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Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in
the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any
future owners.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service
Centre.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is
particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use
of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use recycled paper.

Contents

Warnings

61

Disposal

62

Tips for environmental protection

62

Technical specifications

62

Installation

63

Unpacking

63

Positioning and levelling

63

Water inlet

63

Water drainage

64

Electrical connection

64

Your new washing machine

65

Detergent dispenser drawe

65

Use

66

Control panel

66

Controls

66-67

Washing hints

68

Sorting the laundry

68

Temperatures

68

Before loading the laundry

68

Maximum loads

68

Laundry weights

68

Removing stains

68-69

Detergents and additives

69

International wash code symbols

70

Operating sequence

71-72

Programme tables

73-74

Maintenance

75

Bodywork

75

Door seal

75

Detergent dispenser drawer

75

Water inlet filter

75

Drain pump

75-76

Emergency emptying out

76

Frost precautions

76

Something not working?

77-78

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Summary of Contents for SF 4000

Page 1: ...ps and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol Our contribution to the protection of the environment we use recycled paper Contents Warnings 61 Disposal 62 Tips for environmental protection 62 Technical specifications 62 Installation 63 Unpacking 63 Positioning and levelling 63 Water inlet 63 Water drainage 64 Electrical connection 64 Your new was...

Page 2: ...he tub Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener An excessive amount could damage the laundry Warnings Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door If not drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book Alw...

Page 3: ...y loaded Do not overload With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 59 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 0 kg Synthetics 2 5 kg Delicates 2 5 kg Woollens 2 kg SPIN SPEED...

Page 4: ...emove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin P1127 P1126 P1124 2 3 1 P0001 P1129 7 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitch...

Page 5: ...ht of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose P0022 P0021 The drain hose must not be kinked For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the...

Page 6: ...ing water from 95 to 60 C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics helping to prevent creasing The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustabl...

Page 7: ...y that is only slightly soiled not for wool and economy programme 60E The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature Max load for cotton 3 kg 3 button The Extra Rinse option can be selected with all programmes except the wool programme The machine will perform 2 additional rinses This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and...

Page 8: ...t light flashes in the event of operating problems 4 flashes the door has not been closed 2 flashes the machine does not empty 1 flash the machine does not fill To eliminate the problem see paragraph Something not working 7 Programme selector dial The selector is divided into 5 sections Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool Special programmes O Reset programme OFF The selector dial can be turned eithe...

Page 9: ...re Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load si...

Page 10: ...ens liquid detergents preferably for low temperature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special for woollens only The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected Pour liquid detergent into the dispe...

Page 11: ... Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry high temperature low temperat...

Page 12: ...ash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve Then run a cotton cycle at 60 C with the machine empty in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine 1 Place the laundry in the drum Open the door Plac...

Page 13: ...tops automatically If the anti crease option has been selected the END and DOOR lights remain lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To do this turn the programme selector dial to O and then to programme drain or spin The spin programme is performed at the maximum speed In order to avoid any creasing in synthetic delicate and wool items the spin reduction option...

Page 14: ...gy kWh Water lt Duration min Consumptions Coloured cotton Non fast coloured items for example underwear shirts blouses Coloured cotton 60 COTTONS Fast coloured items for example hand towels sheets underwear tablecloths shirts blouses Synthetics 30 40 DELICATES 30 COLD WOOL Shirts blouses underwear mixed fabrics Acrylic viscose polyester items curtains Special programme for garments bearing the Pur...

Page 15: ...Energy kWh Water lt Duration min Consumptions For rinsing hand washed items 3 rinses with liquid additive if required Short spin at max speed 5 kg 0 05 55 30 1 5 5 kg 5 Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse of programmes with option Separate spin for cotton synthetics delicates and wool Water draining Short spin at max speed Spin For cancelling the programme which is running or to swi...

Page 16: ...itive compartments can be removed P1143 P1142 P1050 Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning 4 Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked Turn off the water tap Unscrew the hose from the tap Clean the filter with a stiff brush Sc...

Page 17: ...replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it screw the pump cover again and close the door P1117 7 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Remove the plug from the socket Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of ...

Page 18: ...The end of the drain hose is too low Refer to relevant paragraph in water drainage section The machine does not empty and or does not spin The drain hose is squashed or kinked A programme which ends with water in tub option has been selected The drain pump is clogged There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Check whether there are a...

Page 19: ...l not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as ...

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