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Contents 

 
Environmental 

note      

 
Important 

safety 

information 

    5 – 6 

 
Specifications 

      7 

– 

11 

Specifications 

       7 

Appliance 

dimensions      8 

Control panel   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent drawer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

Bleaching 

agents 

      10 

 

Softener 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 

 

Preparing 

the 

wash 

cycle 

     11 - 12 

Preparing your garments for washing 

 

 

 

11 - 12 

A selection of wash care symbols   

 

 

 

12 

 
Selecting a wash program
     13 

– 

17 

Detergent 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 

Choosing 

wash 

program 

     13 

Selecting a wash temperature 

 

 

 

 

14 

Setting 

the 

program 

features     14 

Selecting 

water 

level 

     15 

Washing load size 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 

Beginning the wash program 

 

 

 

 

16 

Delay start 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 - 17 

Safety lock 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 

Imbalance control 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 

 

Maintenance 

and 

cleaning     18 - 23 

In daily use   

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 

Control panel and washing machine cabinet 

 

 

18 

Detergent drawer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 

The 

washing 

machine 

drum 

     19 

Cleaning 

the 

filter 

      19 

20 

Removing stains 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

Stain removal rules   

 

 

 

 

 

21 

Stain 

removal 

guide 

      21 

22 

Poor wash results 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 

 

Installation   

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 – 30 

Locating 

your 

washing 

machine 

    24 

Adjusting the height of the appliance 

 

 

 

25 

Installing the spacers  

 

 

 

 

 

26 

Installing 

the 

bottom 

cover 

     26 

Connecting to the mains water supply 

 

 

 

27 

Connecting to the water outlet 

 

 

 

 

28 - 29 

Power supply   

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 - 30 

Before first use maintenance wash   

 

 

 

30 

 
Error 

code 

failure 

system 

     30 - 31 

General 

troubleshooting 

     32 

33 

 
Contact 

details 

      36 

 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for VWM51

Page 1: ...Manual contains important information including safety installation points which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available fo...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...the wash program 16 Delay start 16 17 Safety lock 17 Imbalance control 17 Maintenance and cleaning 18 23 In daily use 18 Control panel and washing machine cabinet 18 Detergent drawer 18 The washing m...

Page 4: ...Environmental note 4...

Page 5: ...or base area is damaged As this could allow access to the internal components of the machine o The appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains supply before either cleaning or maintenan...

Page 6: ...hine should not be used for dry cleaning o If you use either dyes or bleaching agents inside this machine then you should consult with the manufacturer of these products to make sure they are suitable...

Page 7: ...achine body 12 Drain pipe 6 Control panel 13 Base 7 Adjustable feet 14 Drum o 5 programs o 5 kg wash load VWM51 o 7 kg wash load VWM71 o 660 rpm maximum spin speed VWM51 o 720 rpm maximum spin speed V...

Page 8: ...1 Appliance dimensions Height 900 mm Width 540 mm Depth 545 mm For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be...

Page 9: ...and deactivate the safety lock 5 Water temperature button Press this button repeatedly to choose the required washing temperature You can select COLD WARM or HOT 6 Program button Press this button re...

Page 10: ...not place undiluted detergent powder directly onto clothes as this can cause discoloration IMPORTANT You should always use a low sudsing detergent in your appliance o Liquid detergent can also be use...

Page 11: ...is then the more detergent you will need to use The detergent manufacturers normally give guidance as to how much extra detergent should be used depending on the hardness of the water Preparing the wa...

Page 12: ...ir first wash o Garments should be unfolded and shook out before being placed inside the machine A selection of wash care symbols Washing Boiling temp 95 C Normal temp 60 C Normal temp 40 C Do not was...

Page 13: ...sing a wash program o Place the laundry into the washing machine and close the lid o Use the program button 6 to select the most appropriate wash program for your laundry Please see the table below fo...

Page 14: ...achine is not connected to a hot water supply you should not select the hot or warm temperature options Setting the program features o The machine will automatically set a default wash cycle that cons...

Page 15: ...y weight kg Water volume litres 40g 30L 25g 30L 53 71 44 9 10 4 5 5 50 67 42 46 61 38 7 8 3 4 5 42 56 35 38 51 32 5 6 2 3 34 45 28 30 40 25 3 4 1 2 26 35 22 22 29 18 1 2 Less than 1 18 24 15 VWM71 Nor...

Page 16: ...idual items can vary depending on fabric size and quality Beginning the wash program o Once you have set the correct wash program you should check that the lid is securely closed and then press the st...

Page 17: ...then beep to indicate that it has entered the safety lock state o All the buttons will be deactivated and the display will show CL with a safety lock icon and the remaining or preset time alternativel...

Page 18: ...or operating parts o Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water o If you ever spill any liquid detergent or conditioner from the d...

Page 19: ...filter IMPORTANT Switch off your washing machine and disconnect the plug from your mains supply If your appliance comes fitted with a filter then you should clean it out approximately every ten washes...

Page 20: ...er by sliding it back down into its original position Removing stains Garments that are covered in stains grease or are heavily soiled may need to be pre washed or soaked before being placed inside of...

Page 21: ...should be softly scratched without ruining the material then rubbed with detergent and rinsed In case it is not eliminated rub with 1 unit of pure alcohol 96 degrees mixed in 2 units of water and the...

Page 22: ...rea under cold water and wait until the inky water completely runs off Then rub with water diluted with lemon juice and detergent Wait five minutes and then wash Fruit Stretch the stained area of your...

Page 23: ...ith the garments If this happens try to wash out these stains as quickly as you can and try to avoid getting conditioner on the garments in future After the final rinse I can still see foam o Modern d...

Page 24: ...place or store your washing machine in a location where the ambient temperature could fall below 0 C otherwise the water in it could freeze up o Never place or store laundry products on top of the app...

Page 25: ...adjustable feet of the washing machine allow you to correct the levelness of the appliance o First unscrew the adjusting nut using a spanner o Adjust the height of the legs by rotating the foot o Whe...

Page 26: ...left hand slot of hole 1 o Fix the second spacer to hole 2 using the same method as above 26 ing the bottom cover nstall I o The bottom cover should be placed between the machine case and the foam lin...

Page 27: ...the image or the inlet pipe is at risk of leaking o Connect the inlet pipe to the water supply tap using the screw thread Make sure it is securely connected o Ensure that a washer is placed inside the...

Page 28: ...the water outlet port o Attach the drainage pipe over the sealing ring onto the water outlet port o Reposition the clamp over the drainage pipe and sealing ring o Secure the drain hose to the water o...

Page 29: ...You can secure the hose to the tap to hold it in position o ALWAYS use an elbow to bend the drain hose at a proper bending angle Fix it well when using the elbow o NEVER EXTEND THE DRAINAGE HOSE FROM...

Page 30: ...rogram section Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly then an error code may appear on the LED display The following error codes can possibly be remedied...

Page 31: ...rainage o Abnormal inlet valve or water level sensor o Turn off the power supply after drainage and call the Customer Care Helpline E8 Temperature sensor malfunction o Temperature sensor is cut or sho...

Page 32: ...el is not responding during a program o If you want to change the cycle after the washing machine has started press the pause button and then change the program o Check that the safety lock is not act...

Page 33: ...necessary repair If your appliance is installed in such a way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused to the appliance or your kitchen then they will not complete a repair This includ...

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