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Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Care and maintenance, 6

Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety
Disposal

Description of the washing machine, 8-9

Control panel
Display

Running a wash cycle, 10

Wash cycles and functions, 11

Table of wash cycles
Wash functions

Detergents and laundry, 12

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Product Guarantee and Repair Informa-

tion, 15

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WMAO 743 

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

Summary of Contents for WMAO 743

Page 1: ...r and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips 7 General safety Disposal Description of the washing machine 8 9 Control panel Display Running a wash cycle 10 Wash cycles and functions 11 Table of wash cycles Wash functions Detergents and laundry 12 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Load balancing system Troublesh...

Page 2: ...s are allowing wa ter through Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus prevent water reaching the machine Never use second hand or old inlet hoses use the products supplied with the machine Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference Should the appliance be sold transferred or moved make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new o...

Page 3: ... it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRI CIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost th...

Page 4: ...ave it exposed to damp rain and thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the mains socket must be within easy reach Do not use extensions or multiple sockets The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed The power supply cable must only be repla ced by an authorised serviceman Warning The company denies all liability if and when these norms are not respected The fi...

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Page 6: ...om forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self clea ning pump which does not require any mainte nance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdri ver remove the cover panel on the low...

Page 7: ... mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening If the appliance breaks down do not under any circum stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle If the appliance has to be moved work in a group of two or three people and handle it with the utm...

Page 8: ...ximately 2 seconds When the symbol is illuminated the control panel is locked This means it is possible to prevent wash cycles from being modified accidentally especially where there are children in the home To deactivate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds DELAY START button press to set a delayed start time for the selected wash cycle The delay time will ...

Page 9: ...e the string remains unused String E shows the maximum temperature value which may be selected this depends on the wash cycle used if the tempe rature of the wash cycle cannot be modified the string remains unused Indicator lights F correspond to the functions and light up when the selected function is compatible with the set wash cycle Door locked symbol If the symbol is lit this indicates that t...

Page 10: ...the text OFF appears on the display Modifying the cycle settings Press the button to enable the function the indicator light corresponding to the button will switch on Press the button again to disable the function the indicator light will switch off If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash cycle the indicator light will flash and the function will not be activated If th...

Page 11: ...cate colours 30 1000 3 5 Fastwash 60 1st press of the button to refresh normal soiled garments quic kly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand 60 1400 3 5 53 0 81 40 60 Fastwash 30 2nd press of the button to refresh lightly soiled garments quickly not suitable for wool silk and clothes which require washing by hand 30 800 3 71 0 15 35 30 Baby Cycle heavily soiled deli...

Page 12: ...tive performance levels achieved at cold temperatures which are comparable to washing at 40 are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed with repeated and frequent peaks Baby use the special wash cycle to remove the remove the soiling typically caused by babies while removing all traces of detergent from nappies in order to prevent the delicate skin of babies from sufferin...

Page 13: ...e START PAUSE button has not been pressed The top of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing down the drain hose The end of the drain hose h...

Page 14: ...l hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The machine requires a service wash Run a 60 degree wash cycle with deter gent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator light goes...

Page 15: ...transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR ...

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