user manual
Washing Machine
WA L4 E 101
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WA L7 E 101
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Contents
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 4
Personalization 6
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 9
Subject to change without notice
Care and cleaning 14
What to do if… 17
Technical data 20
Consumption values 20
Installation 20
Electrical connection 24
Environment concerns 25
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Safety information
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with
the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know
the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to
slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that
it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this
is not adhered to. See relevant section in
the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes other
than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with
volatile petroleum products should not be
machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that
the inside of the washing machine is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• 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 prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum 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.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.
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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total
use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
4 Rating plate
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover.
The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of
the wash programme.
The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac-
tion phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used
for main wash .
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the
«MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any
fabric softener or starching additives must be poured
into the compartment before starting the wash programme.
Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following
pages.
1 2 3 4 5 76 98
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1 Programme selector dial
2 SPIN button (U/Min.-Essorage)
3 PREWASH button (Vorwäsche-Prélav-
age)
4 STAIN button (Flecken-Taches)
5 TIME SAVING button (Zeitsparen-Temps)
Display (6)
6.2
6.3
6.1
6.1
Duration of selected programme : After
selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example
). 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.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example
(see chapter «What to do if...»).
6 DISPLAY (Laufzeit-Temps restant)
7 START/PAUSE button (Start/Pause-Dé-
part/Pause)
8 Indicator pilot lights
9 DELAY START button (Zeitvorwähl-Dé-
part différé)
End of programme
When the programme has finished a blinking
zero
is displayed, the DOOR (Tür/Porte)
pilot light ( 8.2 ), the WASHING (Waschen/
Lavage) pilot light ( 8.1 ) and the pilot light of
button 7 go out and the door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the
set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds
and the yellow pilot light of button 7 light
starts blinking.
6.2
Delayed start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by
means of the relevant button appears on the
display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is
displayed. The symbol 6.2 will appear on the
display. The delay time value decreases by
one unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.
6.3
Child safety lock symbol
See section "Child safety lock" for details.
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Indicator pilot lights (8)
After having pressed the button 7 , the Washing (Waschen-Lavage) pilot light ( 8.1 ) comes
on.
When the pilot light 8.1 comes on this means
that the machine is operating.
The Door (Tür-Porte) pilot light ( 8.2 ) indicates if the door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened
• light blinking: the door is opening
• light off: the door can be opened
When the appliance is performing additional
rinses the EXTRA RINSE (Extra spülen-Rinçage plus) pilot light ( 8.3 ) comes on. To add
an additional rinse, please see chapter «Select an additional rinse».
Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• in the event of operating problems.
By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of
operating problems). By pressing these two
buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage to
the appliance.
This function remains able also when the
washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
• Before pressing button 7 : it will be impos-
sible to start the machine.
• after pressing button 7 : it will be impossi-
ble to change any other programme or op-
tion.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and
5 until the symbol 6.3 appears or disappears
on or from the display.
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Pour 2 liters of water into the main
wash compartment
gent drawer in order to activate the
of the deter-
Daily use
Load the laundry
1. Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible.
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at
the highest temperature without any
laundry in the machine, to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum
and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a
click during closing.
Warning! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce
water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment
and, if you wish to carry
out the prewash phase or to perform the
stain function, pour the detergent or the
stain remover into the compartment
marked
.
2. If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked
(the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
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Select the required programme by
means of programme selector dial (1)
You can choose the right programme for any
type of laundry following the descriptions on
the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector
determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according
to the type of laundry.
The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking and
the display shows the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or anticlockwise. Position
to Reset
programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
,
to switch the machine off.
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of
button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine
will not perform the new selected programme.
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 7 .
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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 in yellow
pilot light of the button 7 blinks for 3 times
and the Err message appears on the display
for some seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».
Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE
HOLD option (Button 2)
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for
that programme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
The relevant light will light up.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the
water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the
programme has finished the display shows a
blinking
, the pilot light 8.2 goes on, the
pilot light of button 7 is off and the door is
blocked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.
To empty the water out please read
chapter «At the end of the programme».
Select the PREWASH option (Button 3)
Select this option if you wish your laundry to
be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics,
whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
The relevant light will light up.
Select the STAIN option (Button 4)
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or
stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimized stain action
phase). The relevant light will light up.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the
stain option, pour stain remover into the appropriate compartment .
Select the TIME SAVING option (Button
5)
This option allows you to modify the washing
time, automatically proposed by the appliance.
By pressing this button you can select the
following options:
DAILY: by pressing button 5 once, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled
laundry.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing button 5 twice,
the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing
duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled
laundry or items that have been used or worn
for a short time. On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time.
Select an additional rinse (EXTRA
RINSE)
This appliance is designed for saving water.
However, for people with a very delicate skin
(allergic to detergents) it may be necessary
to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of
water.
Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for
some seconds: the pilot light 8.3 comes on.
This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until
the pilot light 8.3 goes off.
Select the START/PAUSE (Button 7)
To start the selected programme, press the
button 7 , the corresponding red pilot light
stops blinking.
The pilot light 8.1 is on to indicate that the
appliance starts operating.
The pilot light 8.2 is on to indicate the door is
locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 7 : the corresponding red
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 7
again.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow
pilot light of the button 7 blinks for 3 times the
message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out. Before you
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make any change, you must pause the
washing machine by pressing the button 7 .
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the 7 button again. The washing
water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to
gramme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme
has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing
the button 7 . If the pilot light 8.2 goes off,
after some minutes the door can be opened.
If the door remains locked - the pilot light
8.2 is on, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door. In this case the
door can not be opened. If you cannot open
the door but you need to open it you have to
switch the machine off by turning the selector
dial to
be opened (pay attention to the water lev-
el and temperature !) .
. After some minutes the door can
and then to the new pro-
to cancel a pro-
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to
press button 7 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot
light of button 7 , the pilot lights 8.1 and 8.2
go off and a blinking
display. Some acoustic signals sound. The
door can be opened.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water still in the tub has been selected, a
blinking
light 8.2 illuminates, the pilot light of button
7 goes off and the door remains locked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out
before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
•
• Select the draining or spinning programme
• Reduce the spin speed, if needed, by
•
• When the programme has finished the dis-
Turn the programme selector dial to
switch the machine off. Remove the laundry
from the drum and carefully check that the
drum is empty. 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.
will appear on the display, the pilot
Turn the programme selector dial to
pressing the relevant button
Press button 7 to start the programme
play shows a blinking
8.2 goes off and the door can be opened.
will appear on the
. The pilot light
to
Stand by : once the programme has finished
after a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the display
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out 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.
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving
status.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
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.
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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 ace-
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tone
, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks 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
1)
, 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.
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 liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
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.
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
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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest
you to add a water softener following always
the manufacturer’s instructions. When the
degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
COTTONS
Koch-/Buntwäsche-Blanc couleurs
95°- 60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg
For white and fast coloured cotton (heavily and normally soiled items).
40- 60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cotton This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or
60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be
put into the drum in order to save energy and water.
The same good washing result will be obtained as for
normal programme at 60°C.
COTTONS
Koch-/Buntwäsche-Blanc couleurs
40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg
For coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SYNTHETICS
Pflegeleicht -Synthétiques
60°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
Options
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
1)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
TIME SAVING (Zeit-
sparen/Temps)
2)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
1)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
1)
4)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
TIME SAVING (Zeit-
sparen/Temps)
2)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
1)
4)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
TIME SAVING (Zeit-
sparen/Temps)
2)
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Detergent
Compartment
3)
3)
3)
3)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
EASY IRON PLUS
Leichtbügeln plus-Repassage facile plus
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 1 kg
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
DELICATES
Feinwäsche-Délicats
40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1,5
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
WOOL PLUS
HANDWASH
Wolle plus-Laine plus
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 2 kg
A special washing programme for machine washable
wool and silk items as well as for hand washable woollens and silk fabrics with handwash label.
A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the
appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase,
add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.
DELICATE RINSES
Feinspülen-Rinçages délicats
Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin.
Options
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
1)
4)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
TIME SAVING (Zeit-
sparen/Temps)
2)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
Detergent
Compartment
3)
3)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed
Options
Detergent
Compartment
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
DRAIN
Pumpen-Vidange
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.
SPIN
SPIN reduction
Schleudern-Essorage
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must
be turned to
. You can choose the spin speed by
pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.
REFRESH
SPIN reduction
30 Min.-3 Kg/Rafraîchir
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 3 kg
This programme may be used for a quick washing of
sport items or cotton and synthetic items , lightly soiled
or worn once.
COTTON ECONOMY
Energiesparen-Economique
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm for WA L4 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for WA L6 E101
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for WA L7 E101
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
SPIN reduction
RINSE HOLD (Spül-
stopp/Anti-Froissage)
PREWASH (Vorwä-
sche/Prélavage)
STAIN (Flecken/Ta-
ches )
1)
4)
EXTRA RINSE (Extra
spülen/Rinçage plus)
3)
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
/ OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) Option PREWASH (Vorwäsche/Prélavage) cannot be selected together with option STAIN (Flecken/
Taches)
2) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 5 , we recommend that you reduce the
maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with
somewhat reduced cleaning results.
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3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
4) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from
the electricity supply, before you can carry
out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must
be a powder with biological properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly.
2. Remove the conditioner insert from the
middle compartment.
3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will
go, so that it is firmly in place.
5. Clean all parts of the washing machine,
especially the nozzles in the top of the
washing-in chamber, with a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in
the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
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6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.
7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap cover.
8. Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter back
in its seat.
9. Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
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Warning! When the appliance is in use
and depending on the programme
selected there can be hot water in the
pump. Never remove the pump cover
during a wash cycle, always wait until the
appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover,
ensure it is securely re-tightened so as
to stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
Important! If the appliance doesn't fill, takes
long to fill water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display (if available) shows the
relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."
for more details), check if the water inlet filters
are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff
brush.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make
sure the connection is tight.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose into
the bowl. Remove its cap. The water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back
on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out;
6. clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
7. replace the emergency emptying hose in
its seat after having plugged it;
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8. screw the pump again and close the
door.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed
as follows:
1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap;
2. place the end of the emergency emptying
hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain
out;
3. screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
What to do if…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer.
Before contacting your local Service Centre,
please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the yellow pilot light of button 7 blinks, one
of the following alarm codes appears on the
display and at the same time some acoustic
signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate
that the machine is not working:
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and
consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure
that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Important! Every time you drain the water
through the emergency emptying hose you
must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash
compartment of the detergent drawer and
then run the drain programme. This will
activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that
part of the detergent remains unused at next
washing.
•
: problem with the water supply
•
: problem with the water draining
•
: door open
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 7 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
The door has not been closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power
socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 7 has not been depressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 7 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry is to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The CHILD SAFETY LOCK has been activated.
• Deactivate this device.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
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:
Unsatisfactory washing results:
The water tap is closed.
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are
blocked .
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See "Cleaning the
water inlet filters" for more details) .
The door is not properly closed.
• Close the door firmly .
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drainage» section.
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or the spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another
one.
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.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has
not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
hose or screw the filter fully in.
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another
one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn
stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The door will not open:
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
Spinning starts late or the machine does not
spin:
The machine makes an unusual noise:
No water is visible in the drum:
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The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light 8.2 has gone off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
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 some
minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed
in the drum, the machine will not spin.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.
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 increased
stability of the machine.
Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water without
affecting performance.
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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Technical data
Dimensions Width
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg
Spin Speed Maximum 1200 rpm (WA L4 E101)
Height
Depth
Depth (Overall dimensions)
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate,
on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Maximum
60 cm
85 cm
60 cm
63 cm
0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
1400 rpm (WA L6 E101)
1600 rpm (WA L7 E101)
Consumption values
Programme Energy consumption
White Cottons 95° 2 61
Cottons 60° 1.3 58
Cotton Energy Saving
Programme 60° Energiesparen/Economique
1)
Cottons 40° 0.7 58
Synthetics 40° 0.5 50
Delicates 40° 0.55 60
Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 53
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme Energiesparen/Economique» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the
reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with CEI 456/75
standards.
(KWh)
1.02 46
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.
Water consumption
(litres)
Programme duration
(Minutes)
For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the con-
trol panel.
Installation
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. After removing all the packaging, carefully
lay machine on it’s back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining hose from the hose holders on
the rear of the appliance.
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4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key sup-
plied with the machine.
5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose
from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal.
6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plastic
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plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.
7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet».
Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber
coating.
Never try to correct any unevenness in the
floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard
or similar materials under the machine.
If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coalburning
stove, an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or
stove, must be inserted between the two appliances.
The machine must not be installed in rooms
where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
The water inlet hose and the drain hose must
not be kinked.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer
in the event of a breakdown.
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.
Water inlet
An inlet hose is supplied and can be found
inside the machine drum.
Caution! This appliance must be
connected to a cold water supply.
Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply.
1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet
hose.
2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine.
Caution! Do not place the inlet hose
downwards. Angle the hose to the
left or right depending on the
position of your water tap.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
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.
Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements. Check the minimum water
pressure required for safe operation of
the appliance in the chapter "Technical
Data".
Water-stop device
The inlet hose is provided with a water stop
device, which protects against damage
caused by water leaks in the hose which
could develop due to natural ageing of the
hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in
the window «A» . Should this occur, turn the
water tap off and refer to your Service Centre
to replace the hose.
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Water drainage
Important!
• The height of drain hose do not have to
exceed 100 cm.
• The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose
and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.
• The drain hose must not be kinked and
must be fastened to prevent it falls down.
The end of the drain hose can be positioned
in three ways:
1. Directly into a drain pipe.
Attach the hook to drain hose and hang
it in the drain pipe. Make sure that the
drain hose doesn't fall down.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.
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MAX 100cm
3.
You can connect the drain hose to a
siphon. The drain hose must be above
the siphon. Fix the drain hose to the siphon with a clamp.
loop
2. 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
Information on the electrical connection is
given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances
in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.
The manufacturer does not accept
any responsibility for damage or
The drain hose may be extended to a
maximum of 4 metres. An additional
drain hose and joining piece is available
from your local Service Centre.
injury through failure to comply with
the above safety precaution.
The power supply cable must be
easily accessible after installing the
machine.
Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by a Service Centre.
Environment concerns
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
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 council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
are
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This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Ecological hints
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.
• 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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