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Open door button 

 
 

Press  the  button  to 

open  the  door

.  Chapter  5  –  Washing 

instructions – explains how the door works and how to use it. 

 

 

 

ON-OFF and washing 
programme selection knob 

This knob lets you: 

 

switch  the  machine  on  and  off  by  moving  it  in  either 
direction  from  the 

OFF

  position  (knob  indicator 

vertical) 

 

select 

washing  temperatures

  within  the  various 

fabric 

sectors

 by turning it in both directions 

The  knob  does  not  move  while  the  programme  is  running. 
The programme is electronically controlled by the machine. 

 

 

 

Time remaining shown on 
display LED 

 

This  LED  indicates  that  the  display  is  showing  the  total 
duration  of  the  selected  programme  before  the  programme 
starts,  and  the  time  remaining  while  the  programme  is 
running. 

 

 

 

Spin speed shown on 
display LED 

     

 

This LED indicates that the display is showing the maximum 
spin speed for the selected programme. It stays on while spin 
speed is being selected with the relative button. 

 

 

 

Heating phase LED 

         

 

 

During  the  heating  cycle,  this  LED  indicates  that  the 
programme is in the washing water heating phase. 

 

 

 

Display 
 

The display shows the following information: 
1. 

time  remaining

  for  the  selected  programme,  given 

in  hours/minutes.The  stated  value  is  an  estimate  based  on  the 
machine's  normal  operating  parameters  (size  of  load,  incoming 
water temperature, etc.). The program time may therefore be a 
few minutes longer or shorter than stated here. 

2. 

delayed  start

  (for  models  featuring  this  option). 

Given  in  hours/minutes.  When  the  time  remaining  before  the 
programme  starts  is  less  than  60  minutes,  this  information  is 
given in minutes/seconds. 

3. 

spin speed

 

4. 

cycle pause

 - flashing STOP 

5. 

end of cycle

 - END 

6. 

error codes

 

To  find  out  which  of  the  first  3  pieces  of  information  are 

shown on the display, check which of the LED's, C, D, or N (the 
latter for models featuring the delayed start option) is lit. 

 

 

 

Select spin speed button or 
stop with tub full 

  

 

Press  the  button  repeatedly  to  select  the  required  spin 
speed. The following spin speeds are available:

 

 

0000:

  spin  disabled  and  stop  with  tub  full.  The 

machine does not perform the final spin and ends the 
washing  programme  with  water  in  the  tub.  To  drain 
the  water,  see  the  explanations  shown  in  paragraph 
5.14 

 

from  600  rpm  to  the  maximum  speed  indicated  for 
the  model:

  for 

cotton  and  coloured 

programmes, 

speed  increases  by  100  rpm  starting  from  600  rpm 
up to the maximum speed indicated for the model 

 

from  600  to  900  rpm

:  for 

synthetics,  delicates  and 

woollens 

programmes, speed increases by 100 rpm 

Summary of Contents for SLB1600AX

Page 1: ...1 WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB ...

Page 2: ...detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product The symbol of crossed out wheeled bin on the equipment or its confection indicates that the product at the end of its life utility must be collected separately from the other wastes Therefore the user wil...

Page 3: ...s washed and treated with utmost care The new washing system is so effective that normally dirty laundry can even be cleaned without a pre wash cycle Washing times have also been reduced Pre washing is only recommended for very dirty laundry Please read the operating instructions with care in order to take full advantage of all the features offered by this washing machine Warning Please read all t...

Page 4: ... the electrical power supply by means of a plug it is necessary to install an isolation switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm The plug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform to the regulations in force Check that the voltage and frequency of the electrical power supply match the ratings on the name plate Avoid using adaptors or shunt c...

Page 5: ...cian Repairs may only be performed by qualified technicians Repairs performed by unqualified people may be hazardous for users Obsolete appliances must be rendered unusable make sure that the door cannot be closed to prevent children from getting trapped inside while playing and risking their lives and cut off the power cord after unplugging it The appliance must then be taken to a sorted waste co...

Page 6: ...ement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store If the appliance is provided with a plugless supply cord It is necessary to install in the fixed wiring an all pole disconnection device having a gap between contacts of at least 3 5mm After installation the disconnection device ha...

Page 7: ...s side Keep all the components used to block the drum assembly as they will be needed if you decide to move the appliance in future 3 2 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING 1 Place the appliance in the chosen position 2 Carefully level the machine in all directions using a spirit level and adjusting the height of the feet if necessary After adjusting the machine lock the feet with the relative lock nuts The ...

Page 8: ...ow of water Any extensions to the drain hose must not exceed 1 metre they must have the same internal diameter and must not be obstructed in any way In no case may the end of the drain hose be submerged in water 3 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Before fitting the plug into the socket make sure that 1 Input voltage matches that indicated on the name plate attached to the inner edge of the door 2 The conta...

Page 9: ...on Description of controls A Open door button B ON OFF and programme selection knob C Time remaining shown on display LED D Spin speed shown on display LED E Heating phase LED F Display G Select spin speed button H Options buttons I Options enabled LED s L Start Pause button M Start Pause button LED N Delayed start time shown on display LED Q Select delayed start button R Select delayed start butt...

Page 10: ...elected programme given in hours minutes The stated value is an estimate based on the machine s normal operating parameters size of load incoming water temperature etc The program time may therefore be a few minutes longer or shorter than stated here 2 delayed start for models featuring this option Given in hours minutes When the time remaining before the programme starts is less than 60 minutes t...

Page 11: ...g performance combined with power saving The machine then continues the cycle at the selected temperature N B Press the economy cycle button to obtain a maximum washing temperature of 60 C and the elimination of the pre wash cycle Extra Rinse button In areas with soft water or to improve rinsing press this button optional for intensive programmes to enable the extra rinse function about 20 more wa...

Page 12: ...24 hours O Select delayed start button LED The LED lights up while the delayed start time is being selected and remains on until the programme starts P Delayed start time shown on display LED This LED indicates that the display is showing the selected delayed start time Only for models featuring the delayed start option 4 2 DETERGENT TRAY This is located to the left of the control panel Pull it ou...

Page 13: ...ips and sew on dangling buttons Modern detergents and correct washing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics However some stubborn stains such as grass fruit egg blood rust and biro should be pre treated before washing Depending on the type of fabric many stain removers can be found in the shops Stains should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they g...

Page 14: ...he Programme Chart provided together with the manual and add detergent and any additives to the relative compartment before starting the programme Pour the pre wash powder detergent into the compartment marked 1 Pour main wash detergent into compartment 2 Machine accessories include a red insert A that can be placed inside compartment 2 to allow liquid detergent to be used The additives are automa...

Page 15: ...that is in all programmes without prewash When compartment 2 is used for powder detergent the red insert A must be removed 5 8 SCALE REMOVERS Scale removers can be introduced into compartments 1 and 2 according to the manufacturer s indications First add the detergent and then the scale remover 5 9 SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE AND SELECTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME To switch on the machine and select pro...

Page 16: ...tion of the main washing unvaried compared with that of a high temperature programme It is therefore possible to successfully wash normally dirty laundry at lower washing temperatures than the maximum temperatures shown on the fabric care labels 5 10 MODIFYING STARTING PARAMETERS 5 10 1 SPIN SPEED Press the select spin speed button the relative LED lights up and the display visualises the maximum ...

Page 17: ...l lines for 1 second and the Start Pause LED flashes The programme can also be stopped by turning the programme temperature selection knob while the cycle is running 2 If you wish to change the washing programme simply select the new programme by turning the programme knob without pausing the machine first The new washing cycle will be performed starting from the beginning If the tub is already fu...

Page 18: ...f you wish to drain the water in the tub without spinning press the spin select button until 0000 appears on the display This indicates that the machine will drain the water without spinning 5 15 END OF PROGRAMME BEEPER When a washing cycle finishes the message END appears on the display and a beepers sounds twice To disable this signal press the second and third button from the left simultaneousl...

Page 19: ...cale from the washing machine only use branded scale removers with anti corrosion agents for washing machines Follow the manufacturer s instructions and recommended quantities to the letter After removing scale or rust from the drum perform a few rinse cycles to eliminate acid residues as these may damage the machine Never use detergents containing solvents These may form vapours that may catch fi...

Page 20: ...turns freely If there are any foreign bodies remove them 5 Then screw the pump cover back on Position the metal plate F so that it prevents the cover from turning and tighten screw G with a screwdriver Fix the drain hose by snapping the plug into place C Insert the lower part of the base plate first and then push it towards the unit until it clicks into place 6 5 CLEANING THE DETERGENT TRAY Keep t...

Page 21: ...r insufficient quantities of water enter the washing machine To do this proceed as follows Remove the plug from the socket to disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply Turn off the water tap Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap Remove the filter from the inlet hose gas thread Clean the filter with water and a brush When screwing the inlet hose back on to the tap make sure the filter i...

Page 22: ... not twisted the drain pump is not clogged Clean it as indicated in paragraph 6 3 5 The water does not drain after final rinsing in delicates and woollens washing programmes This is envisaged by the washing programme if the no spin and stop with tub full option has been selected to prevent fabrics from creasing To drain the water proceed as described in the End of programme section paragraph 5 14 ...

Page 23: ... free detergents contain substances that are difficult to dissolve in water Select the Rinse programme or brush the washing 15 Washing results are unsatisfactory Too little detergent or an unsuitable detergent may have been used Stubborn stains were not pre treated The wrong temperature was selected The drum was overloaded ERROR SIGNALS In the event of faults the machine will display an error code...

Page 24: ...ONDITIONER HAND WASH NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB OPEN DOOR PRE WASH DELAY TIMER START PAUSE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN e ECONOMY CYCLE WASH SECTION QUICK WASH END COTTON AND COLOURED EXTRA RINSE HEATING WOOL SPIN TIME REMAINING DRYING EASY IRON SINTHETICS AND DELICATES HALF LOAD ...

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