AEG-Electrolux EWX1237 User Manual

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WASHER-DRYER

MÁQUINA DE LAVAR E SECAR ROUPA

LAVADORA-SECADORA

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MANUAL DE UTILIZAÇÃO

MANUAL DE USO

132 983 170

EWX 1237

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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 environmentally

friendly paper.

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Contents

Warnings 4-5 Disposal 5 Tips for environmental protection 5 Technical specifications 6 Installation 7

Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Water inlet 7 Water drainage 8 Electrical connection 8 Building-in 9 Preparation and assembly of the door 9-10

Your new washer-dryer 11 Description of the appliance 11

Operating sequence 20-23 Washing programmes 24 Special programmes 25 Timed dryings 26 International wash code symbols 27

Maintenance 28

Bodywork 28 Door seal 28 Detergent dispenser drawer 28 Drain filter 28-29 Water inlet filter 29 Emergency emptying out 29 Frost precautions 29

Something not working? 30-31

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Detergent dispenser drawer 11

Use 12

Control panel 12 Controls 12-15 Programme information 16 Washing hints 17

Sorting the laundry 17 Temperatures 17 Before loading the laundry 17 Maximum loads 17 Laundry weights 17 Removing stains 17 Detergents and additives 18

Drying hints 19

Load 19 Garments not suitable for drying 19 Drying symbols on garment labels 19 Duration of the drying cycle 19 Fibre residue 19 Additional drying 19

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Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor.

Use

• Never touch the machine while standing on a wet floor or being barefoot.

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.

• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed and dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label.

• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub.

• If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser which has to be placed directly in the drum, remember to remove this dispenser before drying.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the laundry.

• 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.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying cycle the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

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Child safety

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• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.

Disposal

To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical.

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• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing.

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both washing and drying cycles).

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately spun before being dried.

• 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.

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Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 82 cm

Width 60 cm Depth 54 cm

WASHING DRYING

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg 2.5 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg 1.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg -

Woollens/handwash 1 kg SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max. POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa

Maximum 0,8 MPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Installation

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Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed

before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear

right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.

2. Remove the polystyrene base and take off the

bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag.

76.Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back.

7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted.

8. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic envelope containing the instruction booklet.

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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 kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

4. Carefully slide out the other bags.

5. Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges (in the plastic bag) and the previously removed screw.

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Water inlet

P0022

P0021

P1088

P0023

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread.

Do not use already employed hoses for water connection.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height 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.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this

case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this should be carried out by our Service Centre.

Important!

When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily accessible.

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Building-in

P0982

P0965

820 min

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818

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195

490

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515

165

Ø 35 mm - Depth 14 mm

16-22

22+1,5

595-598

416

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This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A.

Preparation and assembly of the door

The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level (Fig. B).

b) Hinges

To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 14 mm) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes must be 416 mm.

The distance (B) from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions.

The required dimensions are given in the picture C. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of

screws for wood (2-Fig. B).

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a) Door

The dimensions of the door should be:

- width 595-598 mm

- thickness 16-22 mm

The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base.

c) Mounting the door

Fix the hinges to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.

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d) Counter-magnet (6)

P0983

984

The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door. Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance (see picture D).

If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (5 and 7) and the magnet (4) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described.

When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily accessible.

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Your new washer-dryer

EWX 1237

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This new machine, which is fitted with the Jet System, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

• The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it

easier to set the programme.

• The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which

is running.

• The special wool/handwash programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with

extreme care.

• The drying programmes will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever the weather.

• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drain filter 6 Adjustable feet

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch

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Use

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Control panel

1 Programme chart

A programme chart is in the interior part of the detergent dispenser drawer or is provided with the instruction booklet.

2 Mains-on light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.

3 ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off.

4 Spin speed button

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final spin proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select position (no spin). The light corresponding to the selected option illuminates.

Spin speed

The following speeds are available for the different fabrics.

• Cotton, linen:

500/700/900 max 1200 r.p.m.

• Synthetics, wool

500/700 max 900 r.p.m.

• Delicates and miniprogramme :

500 max 700 r.p.m.

/ (hand washing):

No spin

By selecting this all option the spinning phases are suppressed.

The machine performs some additional rinses in programmes for cotton and synthetics.

To be selected for extremely delicate items.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds, the message

Err is displayed and 3 acoustic signals can be heard.

5 Prewash button

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin at 650 r.p.m. in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and with emptying of the water for Delicates. This option is not available with the wool/handwash programme and miniprogramme .

For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

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6 Anti-crease button

rying

Time button

When this button is pressed, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the pilot light of the START/PAUSE button goes off, the lights

and light goes out) to indicate that the water must be

emptied out. To empty out water there are 2 possibilities:

• Select programme (draining):

• Select programme (spinning). Select the spin

Attention! Before selecting programme or the selector dial has to be positioned on X (cancelling).

are on, and the door is blocked (the door pilot

The water is emptied out without spinning.

speed by means of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button. The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.

7 Quick wash button

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced as follows:

• 42 minutes for cotton 90°C

• 58 minutes for cotton 60°C

• 53 minutes for cotton 40°C and 30°C

• 16 minutes for synthetics 60°C

• 16 minutes for delicates

This option is not available with the wool/handwash programme and the Energy saving programmes (programmes with E).

To be used for lightly soiled laundry.

If you wish to carry out a timed programme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or synthetics) you have to dry.

For COTTON and SYNTHETICS you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes.

For automatic Washing & Drying programmes the drying time is displayed for 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear.

10 DELAY START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours by means of this button.

Selecting the delayed start

• Select the programme and the required options.

• Select the delay start.

• Depress START/PAUSE button: the machine starts its hourly countdown.

The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start after the programme had started

• Depress START/PAUSE button .

• Depress DELAY START button until « displayed.

• Depress START/PAUSE button again to restart the programme.

0’»is

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8 Extra rinse button

Can be used with all programmes except the wool/handwash programme. The machine

performs 2 additional rinses for cotton and 1 for synthetics. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

Attention!

and for about 3 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated at the end of the cycle, when selecting the programmes and in case of an

incorrect option selection. By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated.

By pressing the EXTRA RINSE

START/PAUSE buttons simultaneously

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11 DISPLAY

1.25

2.05

E20

The display shows the following information:

Duration of the programme - Drying time Delayed start - Incorrect option selection - Alarm code - End of programme.

Now you can select a new programme.

Duration of the selected

programme

After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes ( for example 2.05).

The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

Delayed start

The selected delay (23 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed.

The countdown is updated every hour and when remain the last 2 hours each 30 min.

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for 2 seconds.

Drying time

The selected drying time is displayed in minutes or hours and minutes.

After starting the programme, the remaining time is updated every minute.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see paragraph “Something not working”).

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End of programme

DOOR

PREWASH

WASH

RINSES

DRAIN

SPINSPIN

DRY

END

When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed. The door can be opened when pilot light has gone out and if the option has not been selected.

12 START/PAUSE button

13 Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, the (DOOR) pilot light and only the running phase light illuminate and stay on. When the programme has finished, the (END) pilot light comes on and the the (DOOR) pilot light goes off.

The (DOOR) pilot light indicates if during the

washing cycle the door can be opened:

• Light on: the door can be opened (when the washer-dryer is set to PAUSE, the (D

OOR) pilot light will go off).

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This button has three functions:

Start - Pause

Start

After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing.

If you have selected the delayed start, the machine begins its countdown. The duration of the programme or the delay appears on the display.

Pause

To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the START/PAUSE button: the corresponding pilot light starts to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

• Light off: the door cannot be opened (when the washer-dryer is set to PAUSE, the

OOR) pilot light will start to flash)

The END pilot light flashes in the event of operating problems and the buzzer sounds.

At the same time one of the following alarm codes appear on the display:

E10 = the machine does not fill E20 = the machine does not empty E40 = the door has not been closed

To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something not working”.

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14 Programme selector dial

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The selector is divided into 5 sections:

• Cotton, linen (blue section)

• Synthetics (green section)

• Delicates and woollens washing)(black section)

• Special programmes (

• Reset programme X

/ (hand

- - -.- )

Rinses

With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand.

The machine performs a spin at max speed. You can reduce the speed by means of button to

adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

Softeners

Hand washed cotton garments can be softened with this programme.

The machine performs 1 rinse, followed by a final spin at the max. speed, which can be reduced by depressing button .

Drain

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme and position to “cold wash”.

= drying programme.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position X.

Programme information

Wool/Handwash

Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol.

Soak

Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry. Pour the detergent into the compartment . This programme is not suitable for wool/handwash.

The machine performs a soak at 30°C for about 20 minutes and stops with the water in the drum.

Important!

By pressing the DELAY START button , the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours max. After this time the soak cycle is completed.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Anti-crease option or at the and of SOAK phase. Turn first the programme selector dial to X, then select programme and depress the START/PAUSEbutton

Spin

Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand washed cotton garments. You can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

Mini programme

This is a complete programme that can be

combined with the following options: spin speed reduction, anti-crease and delayed start.

To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Max load 2 kg. Washing temperature 30°C Programme duration 30 minutes Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.

X = Cancelling (Reset)

To reset a programme turn the selector dial to X. Now can a new programme be selected.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

Temperatures

95°-90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen

(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments

(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

(cold) for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed

30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and

woollens. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M9605.

one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient

use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative: bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies’ briefs 100 g man’s work shirt 600 g man’s shirt 200 g man’s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men’s underpants 100 g

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Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. 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

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

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Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric, – powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)

and woollens,

– 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.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»

mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if: – you are washing a small load, – the laundry is lightly soiled, – large amounts of foam form during washing.

Degrees of water hardness

Degrees

Level Characteristic

1 2 3 4

soft

medium

hard

very hard

German

°dH

0- 7 8-14

15-21

more than

French

°T.H.

0-15 16-25 26-37

more than

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Drying hints

As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.

Therefore, the water tap must be open and the

drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.

Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried.

The following symbols refer to drying:

Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature)

Load

Sort of laundry

Linen and cottons Synthetics

Warning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values

must be divided before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.

max. load

(dry weight)

2.5 kg

1.5 kg

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried.

• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.

• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.

Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to

• the final spin speed;

• the required degree of drying (extra dry, store dry or iron dry);

• the type of laundry;

• the size of load.

The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated in the programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the rinse programme to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards.

After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.

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Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying cycle.

Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.

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1200

900

700

500

DOOR

PREWASH

WASH

RINSES

DRAIN

SPINSPIN

DRY

END

40°

60°

40°

30°

90°

60°

E60°

E40°

30°

E60°

40°

30°

------

Operating sequence

P0005

P0006

P0004

Washing only

Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 90°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. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,

shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.

4.Switch the machine on

To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button

: the mains-on light comes on. The display will

show three flashing dashes or a blinking zero.

5.Select the desired programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on.

2.Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out the prewash or soak, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked

3.Measure out the additives

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

The display shows the duration of the programme.

6. Select the spin speed or option

Depress the spin speed button to choose the required speed or option : the corresponding light comes on.

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7.Select the required options

9.Start the programme

The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates.

8. Select the DELA Y START option

To delay starting of the programme, press the DELAY start button. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.

To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE button ; the corresponding light stops flashing.

The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is on.

The machine starts operating.

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If you have chosen a delayed start, the washing machine will begin the countdown. The display will show the duration of the programme or the selected delay.

10. How to change an option or a

programme during its cycle

During this period it is possible to load other laundry:

• depress START/PAUSE button;

• open the door;

• load the laundry;

• close the door and depress START/PAUSE button again.

Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button .

It is possible to change any phase before the programme carries it out.

Changing a running programme is possible only by cancelling it and selecting a new programme. The machine will resume the cycle from the beginning and the washing water in the tub will not emptied out.

If it is necessary to drain the water in order to change the programme in progress, proceed as follows:

• turn the programme selector dial to X;

• select programme ;

• press the START/PAUSE button again. When the water has been drained, the display shows

a blinking zero and the light light on. You may now select a new programme and press

the START/PAUSE button to start it.

11. Interrupting a programme

Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a programme which is running: the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the same button to restart the programme.

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12. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to X to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.

13 Opening the door after the

programme has started

You can open the door, after having set the washerdryer to PAUSE, provided the following conditions exist:

• the drum temperature is lower 55°C;

• the level of the water is not high;

• the drum is not turning.

If these requirements are met, the pilot light will be on and, when you pause the washing machine, it will goes out: the door can be opened.

If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off releasing the ON/OFF button . After about 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). To restart the programme switch on the machine by pressing again the ON/OFF button

Turn the programme selector dial to Reset X. Switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF

button . Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully

check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites.

If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap.

Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

14. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. If the anti-crease option has been selected, the

door is blocked, the light of the START/PAUSE button and the pilot light go off and

remain lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. The display shows a blinking zero.

There are 2 possibilities to empty out water:

• Select programme (draining):

The water is emptied out without spinning.

• Select programme . Select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button . The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.

Attention! Before selecting programme and the selector dial has to be positioned on X (cancelling).

At the end of the programme, the pilot light goes on, the light of the START/PAUSE button goes out, the display shows a blinking zero and the door is openable.

and

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Drying only

Automatic washing and drying

Warning! Do not exceed the maximum laundry

loads:

- 2.5 kg for linen and cottons

- 1.5 kg for synthetics. The water tap must be open and the drain hose must

be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.

1. Load the laundry

2. Depress the ON/OFF button to switch the

machine on.

3. Select the drying programme (for cotton or synthetics).

4. Depress the DRYING TIME button until the time you want appears in the display (for timed drying).

5. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme.

6. At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to CANCELLING X and press the ON/OFF button again to switch the appliance off.

7. Remove the laundry.

(NON-STOP programme)

Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also

essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of

2.5 kg for cotton and 1.5 kg for synthetics.

If you use a dosing device in a washer-dryer, please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme.

1. Load the laundry.

2. Add detergent and additive.

3. Switch the machine on by depressing the

ON/OFF button .

4. Select the wash programme.

5. Select eventually the required options by means

of the relevant buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy. In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. The lowest values you can select are the following:

- 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for synthetics with timed drying

6. Select the drying time.

7. Start the programme by depressing the

START/PAUSE button.

8. At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to CANCELLING X and press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off.

9. Remove the laundry.

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Programme chart

Washing programmes

Section

Temp.

Type of

fabric

Programme

description

Additional

functions

Max.

load

Energy

kWh

Consumption*

Water

Time

min

90°

E60° **

60°

E40°

30°-40°

60°

White cotton

White and fast coloured economy

Fast coloureds

Coloureds economy

Non-fast coloureds

Synthetics

Wash at 90°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 40°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 30°-40° 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Delicate spin

5 kg

2.5 kg

1.9

0.85

1.2

0.9

0.7

0.85

142

136

121

141

118

E60°

30°-40°

Cold-

30°40°-

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It corresponds to the highest temperature for each wash programme and to a wash load, for cotton, of 5 kg.

** In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the E60° wash programme for cotton with a load of 5 kg.

Synthetics economy

Synthetics

Delicates

Wool/ Handwash

Wash at 40°C 3 rinses Delicate spin

Wash at 30°40°C 3 rinses Delicate spin

Wash at Cold-30°-40°C3 rinses Delicate spin

2.5 kg

2 kg

1 kg

0.5

0.45

0.55

0.4

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Programme chart

Special programmes

Selector

dial

position

Programme

Soak

Rinses

Softeners

Programme

description

Soak at 30°C stop with water in tub. To drain, turn the selector dial on X first, than on programme

and press the START/PAUSE button .

3 rinses with liquid additive if required Long spin

1 rinse with softener Long spin

Additional

functions

Max.

load

5 kg

Energy

kWh

0.3

0.1

Consumption*

Water

Time

min

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Drain

Spin

Mini programme

Cancelling

To drain the water of the last rinse in programmes with option or

Long spin

Wash at 30°C 2 rinses Spin at 700 r.p.m.

For cancelling the wash programme which is running

5 kg

2 kg

0.3

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Programme table

Timed drying

Type of fabric

EXTRA DRY Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc.)

(*) STORE DRY Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes)

STORE DRY Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen)

Max. load

2.5 kg

1 kg

2.5 kg

1 kg

1.5 kg 900

1 kg 900 60

Spin speed Drying time mins

1200

115

105

IRON DRY Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.)

(*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75.

2.5 kg

1 kg

1200

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International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Hand wash Do not

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

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wash

at all

Do not iron

Dry cleaning Dr y cleaning

in all solvents

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

hanger

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Tumble dr y

Do not

dry clean

high temperature

low temperature

Do not

tumble dry

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Maintenance

P0009

P0010

P1050

P0040

P0039

P0037 P0038

1.Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.

2.Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

4.Drain pump

The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.

Place a container under the filter and unscrew it.

3.Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be removed.

Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it,

screwing it fully in.

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5.Water inlet filter

P1090

6.Frost precautions

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. Screw the hose back onto the tap.

5.Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• place a bowl on the floor;

• put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.

Should it not be possible to have access to the outlet hose because, for example, the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the outlet filter after placing a bowl on the floor, to let the water come out slowly.

At the end screw the filter again.

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor.

• Select programme (draining) and run it until the machine stops.

• Turn the programme selector dial to X.

• Switch the machine OFF by depressing button .

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its place.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding the formation of ice and, consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

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Something not working?

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and an acoustic signal can be heard:

- E10 : problem with the water supply

- E20 : problem with water draining

- E40 : door open Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after

all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem Possible cause

• The machine does not start up:

• The machine does not fill:

• The machine fills then empties immediately:

• The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:

• There is water on the floor:

• The door is not firmly closed. (E40)

• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket.

• The main fuse has blown.

• The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly.

• The START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.

• The DELAY START option has been selected.

• The water tap is closed. (E10)

• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (E10)

• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10)

• The door is not properly closed. (E40)

• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

• The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)

• The option or has been selected.

• The drain filter is clogged. (E20)

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.

• Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.

• The drain hose is damaged.

• Unsatisfactory washing results:

• The machine vibrates or is noisy:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• The correct programme/temperature was not selected.

• Excessive laundry load.

• The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

• The support feet have not been adjusted.

• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

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Mod. ..........

Prod. No. ...........

Ser. No. .........

. N

...

... S

...

P0042

P1035UK

Water is not

visible in the machine. The machine,

which is the result of modern technology, runs

in a very economical way with low water

consumption. Performance is

nevertheless excellent.

Problem Possible cause

The machine makes an unusual

noise. The machine is fitted with a commutator

motor which improves machine

performance.

P1034UK

• The door will not open:

• Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough:

• The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough

• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

• The machine is heating the water or drying clothes.

• The drum is turning.

• The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after few minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will spin at a lower speed. If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough, redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme.

• The water tap is closed (E10).

• The drain filter is clogged (E20).

• The drying time

has not been selected.

• An appropriate drying time or drying programme has not been chosen.

• There is too much laundry inside the appliance.

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If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.

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