INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET
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Instruction and
maintenance
booklet
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Contents |
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Getting to know your washing machine............................................................... |
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Preliminary warnigs................................................................................................ |
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Description of your washing machine.................................................................. |
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Using the selector controls .................................................................................... |
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Programme selector control ............................................................................ |
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Temperature selector control .......................................................................... |
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Spin speed selector dial .................................................................................. |
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Stop/start button ...................................................................................................... |
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Additional function buttons .................................................................................... |
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Loading the machine .............................................................................................. |
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Adding detergent and additives ........................................................................... |
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Selecting the wash programme ............................................................................ |
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Programme tables................................................................................................... |
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Programme guide ................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning your washing machine before use....................................................... |
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Cleaning and special care ..................................................................................... |
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Starting your machine ............................................................................................ |
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End of programme.................................................................................................. |
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Practical advice for a better wash......................................................................... |
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Sorting the clothes .................................................................................................. |
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Care label symbols................................................................................................. |
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Treating stains.......................................................................................................... |
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Practical advice on the wash load......................................................................... |
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General hints on washing....................................................................................... |
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General tips ............................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting guide ........................................................................................... |
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Getting to know your washing machine
Before doing anything else you should get to know your washing machine perfectly. To help you recognise all the different devices and elements which your machine is equipped with, we have included some diagrams. These can be found at the back of the BOOKLET, inside the back cover.
Please study them carefully. They win help you to understand the text and to visually locate all the elements which make up your machine.
Preliminary warnings
Installation
Moreover, for the same reason, some models have a patented system by means of which the drum turns faster than normal for a short amount of time (2 seconds) only in the wash programmes for normal fabrics (cotton, linen, etc.). This occurs between six and eight times during the whole wash.
Description of your washing machine
(Figure 1)
1.- Top.
2.- Loading door.
3.- Handle.
4.- Exterior door (depending on model).
5.- Plinth (depending on model).
It is essential that the installation of your WASHING MACHINE be carried out in accordance with current standards.
Specific installation instructions can be found in the INSTALLATION MANUAL.
Before starting your washing machine, it is absolutely essential to remove the INTERNAL FIXING SCREWS, used for transit. To do this, consult the installation manual.
Technical specifications table
Stuck to the back of your WASHING MACHINE, you will find a TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE, which gives the technical and identification information for your machine. THIS LABEL SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
In order to preserve the environment, your washing machine is equipped with a system which is capable of adapting to different conditions of use (amount of clothes and type of fabric), thereby ensuring an optimum level of water and power with the same wash and rinse results. This means that during the washing process, the amount of water you observe through the hatch may seem low.
Control panel (Figure 2)
6.- Programme selector control knob.
7.- Wash temperature selector control knob.
8.- Additional function buttons.
9.- Detergent dispenser.
10.- «ON» light.
11.- Spin speed selector dial.
Using the selector controls
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Programme selector control
You can use this control to select the Wash Programme you require. Turn the control knob clockwise. Until the indicator coincides with the number of the programme required. NEVER TRY TO FORCE THE KNOB in the opposite direction.
Temperature selector control |
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Use this control to select the wash temperature you require. Turn it gently until the number corresponding to the temperature required coincides with the indicator.
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If you want to wash with cold water, turn the
knob until the cold symbol |
coincides |
with the indicator. |
000 |
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Spin speed selector dial |
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Whith this dial, you can choose the spin speed. To do this turn dial until the speed printed on the dial coincides with the printed sign on the machine.
Stop/start button
Once you have selected programme you require, press-this button to start your washing machine. The «ON» light will come on after a few seconds, during which time the door. Safety device is activated.
If the programme is completed without interruptions, you can open the loading door once the programme is over and you have waited for the door locking safety device to be deactivated (about 2 minutes). The «ON» light will go off indicate this.
When your washing machine is in operation, the wash cycle can be interrupted by pressing the stop/start button. The «ON» light will go off. Press the stop/start button again, to start your washing machine from the phase of the cycle where it left off. If you stop your machine to add or remove garments, make sure that the water level is not so high that it could overflow when the door is opened. Also make sure that the temperature inside the drum is not too high. Remember that even though the «ON» light goes off, you have to wait about two minutes until the door safety device is deactivated before you can open the door.
Additional funtion buttons
By pressing these buttons you can include a series of additional functions and features in the wash programme you have selected. These functions and features will enable you to adjust the wash to your particular needs and requirements.
Depending on the model, your washing machine will have some of the following funtions.
No spin button
Press this button to eliminate the spin phase from any programme selected. This
will help to avoid creasing when washing |
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special fabrics. |
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Spin selector button |
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Press this button to reduce spin speed. This function is specially recommended for washing clothes which are very wom or have a special finish.
Creaseguard button
Pres this button to interrupt the last rinse and hold the clothes immersed in water inside the drum to avoid creasing. Press the button again to complete the programme. Or select the drain-only programme to avoid the spin cycle.
Extra rinse button
Press this button to increase the final rinse. This increases water consumption.
Cold wash button
Press this button to select a cold wash programme.
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Load button
In the models which do not have the automatic variable capacity feature, press this button to save water by reducing consumption when washing small loads.
Loading the machine
Opening the door
In order to open the door, pull outwards on the handle (Figure 1-3)
Loading the drum
When loading clothes into the drum, you should bear the following points in mind:
—Make sure all the pockets are empty.
—Stretch out and unfold each item.
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