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User manual
CHILD LOCK
You can lock the buttons of the control panel against improper use (e.g. by
children). Press both of the child lock buttons simultaneously and hold them
for at least 3 seconds. The key symbol
on the display lights up. To
unlock the buttons again proceed in the same way.
BLEACHING
Wash your laundry in the desired programme, Cotton or Synthetics , adding
an appropriate amount of chlorine bleach to the Softener
chamber (close
the lid carefully). Immediately after the end of the programme, turn the
“Programme selector” and start the desired programme again to eliminate
any residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add softener.
Never put both
chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time.
HINTS AND TIPS
Sort your laundry according to
Type of fabric/care label (cotton, mixed fifibres, synthetics, wool, handwash
items). Colour (separate coloured and white items, wash new coloured items
separately). Delicates (wash small items – like nylon stockings – and items
with hooks – like bras – in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip).
Empty all pockets
Objects like coins or lighters can damage your laundry as well as the drum.
Appliance interior
If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 9
0
°C, we recommend to
occasionally run a Drum Clean Programme without laundry, adding a small
amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean.
Follow the dosage recommendation / additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of surplus
detergent
Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally
those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
Observe the load sizes
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the “PROGRAMME
CHART” table to save water and energy.
Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning speed
in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the remaining
moisture content.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing
machine. Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine. Clean
and maintain your washing machine periodically (at least 4 times per year).
Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing machine. Do
not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar to clean
the control panel – these substances might damage the printing.
Detergent dispenser
Clean regularly, at least three or four times a year, to prevent detergent build-
up:
Press the release button
to release the detergent dispenser and remove
it. A small quantity of water can remain in the dispenser, thus you should
carry it in an upright position. Wash the dispenser using running water. You
can also remove the siphon cap on the back of the
dispenser for cleaning.
Replace the siphon cap in the dispenser (if removed) Reinstall the dispenser
by locating the dispenser’s bottom tabs into the appropriate openings on the
lid, and by pushing the dispenser against the lid until it locks into place.
Make
sure that the detergent dispenser is correctly reinstalled.
Checking the water supply hose
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If damaged, replace
it by a new hose available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist
dealer. Depending on the hose type: If the inlet hose has a transparent
coating, periodically check if the colour intensifies locally. If yes, the hose
may have a leak and should be replaced. For water stop hoses
(If
available): check the small safety valve inspection window (see arrow). If it is
red, the water stop function was triggered, and the hose must be replaced
by a new one. For unscrewing this hose, press the release button (if available)
while unscrewing the hose.
Cleaning the mesh filters in the water supply hose
Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year).
Close the tap and loosen the inlet hose on the tap. Clean the internal mesh
filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Now unscrew the inlet
hose on the rear of the washing machine. Pull off the mesh filter from the
washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Refit the mesh
filter and screw the inlet hose on again. Turn on the tap and ensure that the
connections are completely water-tight.
Cleaning the water filter / draining residual water
The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The filter keeps
objects like buttons, coins, safetypins etc. which have been left in the laundry.
If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled down
before draining any water. Clean the water filter regularly, to avoid that the
water cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction of the filter. If the water
cannot drain, the indicator indicates that the water filter may be clogged.
Open the filter cover with a coin. Place a broad, flat container beneath the
water filter, to collect the drain water. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise
until water flows out. Let the water flow out, without removing the filter.
When the container is full, close the water filter by turning it in clockwise.
Empty the container. Repeat this procedure until all the water has drained. Lay
a cotton cloth beneath the water filter, which can absorb a small amount of
rest water. Then remove the water filter by turning it out anti clockwise. Clean
the water filter (remove residues in the filter and clean it under running water)
and the filter chamber. Make sure the pump impeller (in the housing behind
the filter) is not obstructed. Insert the water filter and close the filter cover:
Reinsert the water filter again by turning it in clockwise direction. Make sure
to turn it in as far as it goes. To test water tightness of the water filter, you can
pour about 1 liter of water into the drum and check that water does not leak
from the filter. Then close the filter cover.
Lid seal
Check the condition of the lid seal periodically and clean it from time to time
with a damp cloth.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. Disconnect the inlet hose
from the water tap, and remove the drain hose from your draining point.
Remove all rest water from the hoses and washing machine and fix hoses
so that they cannot get damaged during transport. To facilitate moving the
machine, pull the mobility lever situated at the bottom front (if available on
your model) out a little by hand. Pull the washing machine out to the stop
with the foot. Afterwards push the mobility lever back into the original stable
position. Refit the transport bracket. Follow the instructions for removing the
transport bracket in the INSTALATION GUIDE in reverse order.
a
b
c
d
Recovering an object that falls between the drum and the tub
If an object accidentally falls between the drum and the tub, you can recover
it thanks to one of the removable drum lifters.
1. Unplug the washing machine. Remove the laundry from the drum.
2. Close the drum flaps and turn the drum a half-turn (picture
a
).
3. Using a screw-driver press on the plastic end, while sliding the lifter from
left to right (picture
b
,
c
) by hand it will fall into the drum.
4. Open the drum. You can recover the object through the hole in the drum.
5. Refit the lifter from inside the drum: Position the plastic tip above the hole
on the right side of the drum (picture
d
). Then slide the plastic lifter from right
to left until it clips.
6. Close the drum flaps again, turn the drum through half a turn and check
the positioning of the blade at all its anchorage points.
7. Plug the washing machine in again.
