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 Warning! 

 

Product installation 

  This washing machine is intended for indoor use only. 

  It is not designed for built-in installation. 

  Never obstruct the openings. 

  This washing machine must not be installed in bathrooms, very 

damp rooms or in rooms where there are explosive gasses or 
caustic substances. 

  If the washing machine has only one water inlet valve, connect 

it to a cold water source only. 

  The power plug must remain accessible after the appliance is 

installed. 

  Remove  all  packaging  materials  and  the  transit  bolts  before 

using  the  appliance.  Failure  to  do  so  may  seriously  damage 
your washing machine. 

 

Appliance damage hazard! 

  Your  appliance  is  for  household  (domestic)  use  only  and  is 

designed solely for machine washable textiles. 

  Do not climb on the top of the washing machine. 

  Do not lean against the door of the washing machine. 

Care when handling the washing machine: 

1.  The transit bolts must be refitted to the washing machine by a 

qualified person. 

2.  Drain any water from the appliance before moving the washing 

machine. 

3.  Handle  the  appliance  with  care.  Never  lift  the  appliance  by 

grabbing  projecting  parts.  The  door  must  not  be  used  as  a 
handle when moving the appliance. 

4.  This appliance is heavy. Carry it with care. 

  Do not close the door using excessive force. If the door is hard 

to close, make sure that the drum is not overloaded and that 
the laundry is properly distributed. 

  Do not wash carpets. 

Summary of Contents for WFB194QWA

Page 1: ...GB GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND USE EN Washing Machine ...

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Page 3: ...1 GB CONTENTS Safety instructions 2 Installation 5 Operation 11 Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 28 Availability of spare parts 30 ...

Page 4: ... been given instructions on how to use the appliance safely and have fully understood the risks involved Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be carried out by children without supervision Children under the age of three should be kept away from the appliance unless they are under constant supervision If the power cord is damaged it s...

Page 5: ...hine Appliance damage hazard Your appliance is for household domestic use only and is designed solely for machine washable textiles Do not climb on the top of the washing machine Do not lean against the door of the washing machine Care when handling the washing machine 1 The transit bolts must be refitted to the washing machine by a qualified person 2 Drain any water from the appliance before movi...

Page 6: ...hing Empty the pockets of your clothes Cutting and rigid objects like coins pins nails screws stones etc may seriously damage this appliance Check that the water inside the drum has been drained before opening the door Do not open the door if you can still see water inside the washing machine Be careful to avoid injury when draining very hot washing water Never add water by hand during washing Onc...

Page 7: ...uct 1 Top panel 6 Drain hose 2 Control panel 7 Water supply hose 2 Power cord 8 Detergent compartment 4 Drum 9 Window 5 Filter Note The illustration of the accessories is provided for reference purposes only Please refer to the actual product ...

Page 8: ...sure that the appliance is not resting on the power cord To install your washing machine choose a location that is 1 On a hard dry flat surface 2 Not exposed to direct sunlight 3 Adequately ventilated 4 In a room at ambient temperature 5 Away from heat sources The washing machine is designed to operate at ambient temperature If it is used in a room where the temperature is below 0 C the water inle...

Page 9: ... to remove the small foam triangle at the same time as the lower packaging If you cannot do so lay the washing machine on its side and remove the small foam triangle by hand 3 Remove the adhesive tape that holds the power cord and the drain hose in place 4 Remove the water supply hose from the drum Remove the transit bolts Warning You need to remove all of the transit bolts located at the back of ...

Page 10: ... levelling feet Warning The lock nuts on the four levelling feet must be tightened against the washing machine body 1 Check that the feet are still firmly attached to the washing machine If this is not the case return them to their original position and tighten the nuts 2 Slacken the lock nut and turn the foot until it touches the floor 3 Adjust the feet and lock them into position using a spanner...

Page 11: ...t squash modify or cut the water supply hose Connecting the water supply hose to a threaded tap Threaded tap and water supply hose Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the water supply valve located on the back of the washing machine then tighten down the hose by turning it clockwise Water supply valve Water supply hose ...

Page 12: ...or extend the drain hose Position the drain hose correctly If you do not perform this operation correctly a water leak may occur Note If the washing machine is provided with a drain hose holder install it as follows Min 60 cm Max 100 cm ...

Page 13: ...machine by forcing it as this will cause unusual noises Operation Quick start Warning Before using your washing machine for the first time always ensure that it is correctly installed Before using your washing machine for the first time perform a complete washing cycle empty 1 Before washing 1 Connect the power cord 2 Open the tap 3 Load the washing machine ...

Page 14: ...appliance 2 Select the programme 3 Select a function or the default settings 4 Start the programme Note If you use the default settings you can skip step 3 3 After washing An audible beep is heard or End is displayed on screen Main wash detergent Softener Prewash ...

Page 15: ... provided by the detergent maker as shown on the detergent packaging Always read the garment labels Empty the pockets of your clothes Attach long strings ribbons close zippers and button buttons Place small size clothes in pillowcases If clothes have raise fabric or suffer from piling turn them inside out Sort clothes by texture Choosing the correct detergent A washing care label symbol shows the ...

Page 16: ...Detergent for delicate textiles Wool Wool Temp 40 C Detergent for wool Warning If there are not enough clothes in the washing machine this may unbalance the drum and cause the unbalance detection to trigger significantly reducing the spin speed Add a few clothes to remove the unbalance so that the washing machine can spin at the speed you have selected Detergent compartment I Prewash detergent II ...

Page 17: ...ent pipe causing water to overflow when washing starts Liquid detergents for all low temperature programmes for all kinds of textiles or specialist liquid detergents e g for woollens Choose the detergent with care to match the required washing temperature to optimise washing while saving water and energy Excess dosages may cause poor rinsing and leave residual traces of detergent On the other hand...

Page 18: ...The display shows the settings the time remaining and information on washing in progress It remains lit for the entire cycle Choose the spin speed for the selected washing programme If you do not select it the default spin speed will be activated Delayed start button Options button This button is used to delay starting a washing cycle Press and hold the button until the desired time is displayed u...

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Page 20: ...lets you perform an additional wash before the main wash This is a suitable option for eliminating dirt from your laundry You will need to place detergent in compartment 1 after choosing this option Extra Rinse Extra Rinse When this option is selected your laundry will get an extra rinse Delayed start Delayed start Setting the delayed start function 1 Choose the time by pressing the Delayed start ...

Page 21: ... a washing cycle Press the Start Pause button for three seconds then 1 Wait until the drum has come to a complete standstill and the door has unlocked 2 Load the laundry 3 Close the door and press the Start Pause button again The washing cycle resumes Warning For safety reasons this function cannot be used when the water level is above the lower part of the door or when the temperature is too high...

Page 22: ...not be changed especially when a child plays with the keys Press Spin and Delayed Start at the same time for three seconds until a beep is heard Warning To disable to Child safety lock press the same two buttons for three seconds The Child Safety function will lock all of the buttons except for the dial When you switch the appliance off the Child safety lock is disabled The Child safety function r...

Page 23: ...the Temp C button for three seconds to switch off the audible beep Perform the same action to restart it The last setting will be retained until the next reset Warning After switching off the audible beep the appliance no longer makes any sound ...

Page 24: ...and cycle time Wool This programme is specially intended for protecting your woollens Thanks to longer soaking periods your woollens will be washed gently Spin only This programme is used to only spin your clothes by choosing the desired spin speed Rinse and Spin This programme is used to simply rinse and spin your clothes ECO 40 60 This programme is used to wash your laundry at 40 C a temperature...

Page 25: ...fficiency classification is B Energy efficiency test programme ECO 40 60 Speed the highest other settings are set to their default values Half load for a washing machine with a capacity of 9 0kg 4 5kg The ECO40 60 programme is suitable for washing cotton items that are moderately dirty and suitable for washing in the same cycle at 40 C or 60 C This is the programme used to assess compliance with t...

Page 26: ...our washing machine Appliance surfaces can be cleaned with neutral non abrasive detergents diluted where necessary If the water overflows wipe it up immediately Never use sharp objects Note Do not use formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalents such as alcohol solvents or chemicals etc Cleaning the drum Any rust left inside the drum by metal articles must be removed immediately with chlori...

Page 27: ...lint builds up it can cause leaks Remove coins buttons and other objects trapped in the seal after every wash Cleaning the water supply hose filter Note If there is hardly any water in the appliance and the tap is open then the water supply hose filter needs to be cleaned 1 Close the tap 2 Remove the Water Inlet Hose from the tap 3 Clean the filter 4 Reconnect the water inlet hose ...

Page 28: ...rgent drawer clean it To do this 1 Press down on the clip inside the detergent drawer as shown by the arrow 2 Release the drawer and remove it so that you can wash it out with water 3 Clip the drawer back into place and close it 1 Open the detergent drawer by pressing on A 2 Clean the detergent drawer under running water 3 Clean the inside of the compartment where the detergent draw fits using an ...

Page 29: ...y debris 4 Refit the filter then close the service cover Warning Ensure that the filter is properly refitted to avoid any leakage When the washing machine is running never remove the filter This operation must only be performed with the washing machine switched off Preventing scale build up If you live in an area with hard water we recommend using a washing machine descaling product Regularly chec...

Page 30: ...witch the machine back on Water leakage The connection between the washing machine and the water supply hose or the drain hose is not tight Check the water pipes and tighten the connections Clean the drain hose Detergent residues in the detergent compartment The detergent is dampened and agglomerated Clean and dry the compartment Washing machine lights or display do not light up The appliance is n...

Page 31: ...drain hose is blocked E12 Water leakage Run another programme If error code E12 is still displayed turn off the water supply disconnect the washing machine and call your after sales service EXX Others Do not hesitate to reset the washing machine Contact our after sales service if the issues remain Note Once this check is complete start the washing machine If the problem occurs again or if the erro...

Page 32: ...occurs while performing your own repairs insomuch as this damage is linked to improper procedures by the user or any failure by the latter to follow the instructions for repairing the product Availability of spare parts The minimum length of time for making available spare parts listed in European Regulation 2019 2023 EU and accessible especially to the appliance user is 14 years under the terms s...

Page 33: ...ing machine to the maximum capacity stated by the manufacturer for each programme contributes to saving power and water The noise and remaining moisture content are influenced by the spin speed the higher the spin speed during the spin phase the higher the noise level and the lower the remaining moisture content of the laundry To access the data on your model stored in the product database in line...

Page 34: ... qualified professional accredited to work on the brand When calling please provide the full references of your appliance commercial reference service reference serial number so that we can handle your call more efficiently This information can be found on the data plate ...

Page 35: ... and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the European Union For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product ...

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