BALAY 3TS955A, 3TS940A, 3TS84160A, 3TS84120A, 3TS84100A User Manual

en Operating instructions and installation

fr	Notice d' utilisation et d' installation

de Gebrauchs-und Aufstellanweisung

Electrónica con

selector de temperatura

Index

Page Points to remember Notes on safety and general warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Notes on the removal and

disposal of packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . .

Protecting the environment / Hints on saving . energy. . . . .

Installation instructions Removing the transport securing devices. . . . . . . . . . . 5. Installing the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . .

Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . .

Connecting to the water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Appliance outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. . .

Connecting to the power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Your	new washing			machine	Getting to know your new appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
					Programme and temperature selectors. . . . . . . . . . . 10. .
					Washing machine status indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . 10. .
					Function and «Start» selection button. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.
Notes	on	detergent		/	Detergents and softeners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. .
Preparing		the	laundry		Preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12. . . .
First	washing		cycle		First washing cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14. . . .
Wash					Washing / Opening the door /
					Loading the machine / Shutting the. .door. . . . . . . . . .
					Washing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. . .
					Wash programme end /
					Taking the laundry out of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cleaning		Maintenance Frost			Cleaning/Maintenance/Frost protection . . . . . . . . .	.18. . .
protection
Malfunctions					Malfunctions with simple solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21. .
					After-Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22. . . .
					Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23. . . .
					Consumption data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.23. . .

2en

Notes

on

safety and

general

warnings

This appliance complies with the industry safety!

Take care

when

pumping out hot

water.

regulations.

!

A flashing light

does not indicate a fau

Points

to

remember

before

putting

the

See

the

section:

«Washing

machine

status

indicator

lights».

appliance

into

operation:

!

Read

the

enclosed

instructions

beforeMaintenance

and

care

of

the appliance:

putting

the

appliance

into

operation.

They

Do

not

climb

onto

the appliance.

contain

important information

and

advice

!

for

installation,

!

Do

not

use the

door

as a footrest or stan

use and safety of the appliance.

!

Keep

the

user

documentation

for

the

it.

appliance so that

later

owners can

use

it.

Points to remember when moving the machine

!

Install

the

appliance

as

described

in

!theFit the

transport

securing devices.

installation

instructions.

Remove

the

transport securing

devices

and keep

them!.

Empty any remaining water from inside th

! If the

appliance.

appliance shows any sign of damage or

imperfection it must not be connected to! theTake care when moving the appliance Do n

power

supply.

If

in

doubt

contact theuse

the

front components or controls on t

After-sales

Service

or

the

Distributor

that

appliance

as

a

lifting

aid.

sold the appliance.

!A damaged power cable must be replaced with another special cable available from the Manufacturer's Customer Service.

Points to remember when washing clothes:

!The appliance must only be operated using

cold water from the water mains.

! The appliance may only be used for items that may be washed in a domestic washing machine.

!Never leave children unsupervised with the appliance.

!Keep pets away from the appliance.

en 3

Notes on the removal and disposal of packaging

Protecting	the environment / Hints
on saving	energy

Removal

and

disposal

of

packaging

material m The

most

economical

and

environmentally

for

a

new

appliance

friendly

way to

use the machine is always

!

Remove

and

dispose

of

packaging

in

wash

the

maximum amount

of

laundry:

accordance

with

current

legislation.

Cottons/coloureds

(hard-wearing fabrics)

4.50kg

! Packaging material is not a toy.

Synthetics

2.25

kg

Reprocessing

and

reusing

materials

saves

raw

and

woollens

kg

materials

and

reduces

waste.

All

packaging

Delicates

2.00

material

used is

environmentally

friendly

and

canm How

to

save

energy

be

recycled

or

reused.

The

cardboard

packaging The

variable

capacity

automatic

system

consists

of

80% to 100% recycled paper. Thereduces the amount of water and energ

transparent

protective

film

is

polyethylene

(PE),

consumed

accordingly

if

the

amount

of

the

fastening

bands

are

polypropylene

(PP)

and laundry

loaded

into the machine is small.

the chlorofluorocarbon-free (CFC)

mouldedm How

to

save

water, energy and detergent:

pieces

are

polystyrene

foam

(PS). These

materials Omit

the

prewash

programme

for

lightly

are

made

of

pure

hydrocarbons

and

can

be

soiled

laundry.

recycled.

normally

Disposal

of

an

old

appliance

m How to save energy and time:

Select the short programme suitable for th

!

The

old

appliance must be made unusablefabric if items

are

lightly

soiled.

before it is disposed of:

Disconnect

from

the

mains power supply.m How

to

save

detergent:

according

to

the

Measure

the

detergent

Cut off the connecting cable and remove it

together

with

the

mains plug. Remove thewater

hardness,

degree

of

soiling

and

door

locks

and

fastenings

or

make

themamount

of

laundry,

and

follow

the

unusable

so

that

children

cannot

shut

instructions

on

the

detergent

package.

themselves

inside

and

suffocate.

Worn-out appliances contain valuable materials

that can

be

recovered,

if

the

appliance

is

taken

to

an

official

recyclable

waste

recovery

centre

(a

public

tip

or recycling centre, for example).

Actively contribute to the protection of the

environment

by

ensuring

that

your old

appliance

is

disposed

of

in

a

way

that

respects

the

environment.

4en

Removing the transport securing devices

!Remove all the transport securing devices from the back o

machine before starting the appliance for the first time.

!Use the spanner supplied only if a suitable ring spanner available.

! Caution. Risk of injury through slipping.

m Loosen and		remove the 4		fastening«A»bolts,the		tie	bar	and
the seal.
m Next	remove	the four spacers«B»			which will have fallen			to th
floor.	Gently	tilt the appliance			forward.
m Fit the protective covers«C» which are in							the	bag
accompanying		the	appliance	documentation.
! Keep	the transport		securing	devices in case		you	need to
the appliance		in future.

The appliance should only be moved with the transport sec devices in place. To fit them, remove the back«D» panelfrom the appliance and carry out the operations given above in rev order.

Installing the appliance

!When installing the appliance and connecting the water electricity supplies, the following should all be to hand: s

instructions, warnings, general advice and information, an standards or requirements from water and electricity supplie

! Take care when lifting the applianceRisk . of injury.

!	Do not lift the appliance by				the controls			or	protru
	components.
!	If you	are	in any doubt, commission a qualified perso
	connect	the	appliance to	the water		and	electricity		supplies
All	appliances		are rigorously	tested	at	the	factory	under no

working conditions. The appliance or the outlet hose may damp or contain residual water as a result of these tests.

en 5

Installing the unit	The		appliance must				be placed on a firm flat surface to ensure
	is	stable		during		spinning.
	Soft		floor	coverings, such as carpets or foam-backed flooring
	not suitable				surfaces for				installation.
	!	If	you	havewoodena				joist floor, the appliance must be placed
		on a		water-resistant					wooden board, 30 mm thick.
		It	must		be	screwed			to the floor. The appliance should
		installed in a corner of the room if possible.
		Secure the appliance							to the floor using fastening brackets fi
		to the machine's feet (especially if the machine is a comb
		washer/dryer).
	!	If	the	machine			is placed on a pedestal or raised base, th
		must		be	fixed		using		brackets to prevent the machine f
		shifting during the spin cycle.
	The fastening brackets are available as a spare parts set from
	specialist			distributor.

Aligning the appliance

!The appliance must sit firmly and horizontally on the four without rocking.

m Use a spirit level to ensure that all four sides of the applia level.

Correct any imbalance by adjusting the height of the feet.

m Loosen the locknuts.

m Adjust the height of the feet.

m Tighten the locknuts securely so that the height set is reta

6en

Connecting to the water supply

A	pipe or standard domestic fresh-water hose is required fo
water		supply, with a minimum pressure of 1	bar	(water must
a	rate	of approximately 8 litres per minute	with	the tap	fully
If	the pressure is higher than 10 bar, a pressure			reducing	valv
be	inserted between the appliance and the		water	supply.

!Never connect the appliance to the mixer tap of

unpressurized water heater. If in doubt have connections m by a qualified technician.

!Caution. Connections between the appliance and the wat

supply must		be able to withstand the	full	water pressure. C
the ring	seal	with the tap fully open.
! Remove	the	filter located at the end	of	the solenoid valv

when it needs cleaning. The other filter, located at the end pipe inside the plastic locknut which screws onto tap, shou cleaned in its tube (it cannot be removed).

!To avoid damage caused by leaks and flooding, the tap s always be closed after the appliance has completed a cycle especially during long absences.

!Hand-tighten the plastic hose connection locknuts.

en 7

Appliance outlet

! Take	care	when fitting and connecting the appliance to
water outlet		system that the hose is not bent or twisted.
pull	on the	hose.

!If the water is discharged via a sink, ensure that the outl cannot be dislodged. Check also that the water drains a quickly enough. Ensure that the sink plug is not preve drainage. Risk of flooding. .

Connecting to the power supply

!	The	appliance must only be connected to		an	A.C. mains
	via	a correctly installed earthed socket.
!	The	voltage given on	the appliance nameplate		must match
	of the power supply		where the appliance	is	installed.
!	The	power rating and the fuse or circuit		breaker require
	given on the appliance nameplate.

! Check that the socket and the plug on the machine compatible, that the cables have a sufficient diameter and it is earthed correctly.

!Never use multiple plugs, sockets or connectors or extens cables.

! If using a residual	current-operated circuit breaker, it m
display the7 symbol. Only this type of protective switch
ensure compliance	with current regulations.

!Remove the appliance plug from the socket, holding onto

body of	the plug.
! In order	to fulfil the safety regulations, the plug of the ap
must be	accessible for the		user; if this cannot be guaran
there must be incorporated in the fixed wiring a means f
connection from		the supply	having a contact separation o
least 3	mm in	all poles

8en

Getting to know your new appliance

1.Protective plate (lid).

2.Detergent and softener drawer.

3.Control panel (printed keys, symbols or full text, depending model).

4.Rating plate.

5.Door.

6.Door opener.

7.	Outlet	pump (water outlet	filter), behind the kick panel.
8.	Kick panel.
9.	Height	adjustable feet for	aligning the appliance.

10.Water outlet pipe.

11.Water inlet hose.

(according		to	model)
12.	M		«Start»-		button
13.		/	/	/	- «Spin» button .

14.L «Flot»- button

15.Temperature selector

16.Washing machine status indicator lights

17.Programme selector.

en 9

Programme

and

temperature

Function

and

«Start»

selection

selectors

button

The programme

selector is used

to

select and3 -

Start

adjust

programmes. Turn

the

selector

clockwise

appliance

starts

the

programme

selected

(to

the

right).

Align

the

setting

mark

The

with

the

the

button is pressed. lavado/pulsarThe «

programme

required.

when

3»

indicator light comes on. Preselect the w

See

the

programme

table

below.

programme.

The

temperature selector

is

used

to

select

the

wash

temperature.

The

maximum

Caution: To prevent damage to the appliance

programme

not

start

the

machine

if

the

door

is

temperature

is

set

at

60º

C

for

do

delicates and

40º

shut,

even

if

thelavado/pulsar«

3»

C

for

woollens,

even

if

a higher

properly

temperature has

and«Startthe

3» button is

been

selected,

so

as

to

avoid

damaging

indicator

light

is

on

delicate

items.

depressed.

Use

cold

wash

or

low

temperature

The

door

of

the washing

machine

cannot

programs

if

the

type

of

laundry

and

degree

of

soiling

opened during the washing cycle. The machin

permits.

Washing

at

60º

C

consumes

approximately

must

first be

switched

off

before the

door

can

half

as

much

energy

as

washing

at

90º

C.

opened

(programme

selector on«Stop»). Check

If

the

washing

is

very

soiled

and

needs

that

the centrifug«

./fin»

indicator

light

has

gone

to

be

washed at

90º

out. The

door

can

be

opened

after

2

minutes

C, turn the rotary selector until it

clicks into the 90 position. This will require some

extra effort. It is not a fault but is becauseL it- isFlot

regarded

as

a

safety

measure.

When

this

button

is

pressed,

the

functio

indicator

light

comes on and the laundry remai

Washing machine

status

in the last rinsing water to avoid creasing.

indicator

lights

/

/

/

-

Spin

The

function

indicator light comes on when th

The «lavado/pulsar 3» indicator

light

flashes button

is

pressed.

The

spin

cycle

in

the

w

when

the

required

programme

has

been

for

hard-wearing

white

and

selected.

This

indicator

light

remains

programme

lit when

the

items

is

carried

out

at

a

lower spee

«Start

»3button

is

pressed and

the

coloured

programme

begins.

In the delicates and woollens

programme,

th

The «aclarado»

indicator

light

comes

on

spin

cycle is automatically carried out with t

(set)

during

the rinse

programme.

least

number of spins, regardless of whether th

button

has

been

pressed

While the washing machine is spinning and

emptying out the water, «cthentrifug./fin»

indicator

light

remains

lit.

The

indicator light

flashes when the programme is completed. To

turn the machine off, set

the

programme

selector

to

«Stop»

10 en

Detergents and softeners

You can use all powder and liquid detergents suitabl front-loading washing machines.

! Do	not use hand washing detergents because they prod
too	much foam.

!Do not use solvent-based detergents in automatic washi

machines. Risk of explosion.

!Do not use washing performance enhancers, stain removers

sprays

near

the

machine as they

could

damage

the mac

!

Store

detergents

and additives in

a

safe

place

out of

the

of children.

Detergent quantity

Only

the

correct

dosage

of

detergent

ensures

good

was

results.

Follow

the instructions on the detergent packaging.

Use the dispenser provided with

the

packaging,

such a

detergent

ball or sachet, for liquid detergent.

Never

exceed

the maximum mark, «MAX», on the dispenser

The

quantity

of

detergent required depends

on:

-

the water

hardness.

-

the

degree

of

soiling.

-

the

amount

of

washing.

-

the

dosage

recommended for the type of detergent.

Insufficient detergent will not be noticed until the laundry has

washed

several

times in the same way:

-

The

laundry

turns grey

or

is not

clean.

-

Greyish brown

spots

may form on the

laundry.

-

Lime

scale may

start

to

form on

the

appliance

heating

ele

An excessive amount of detergent may cause: - Unnecessary environmental pollution.

- Slower washing	movement	in the machine due to the form
of foam leading	to poor	washing results.

The detergent dosage given on the packaging is based on washing machine load.

The quantity of detergent should be reduced for smaller loa laundry that is lightly soiled.

en 11

Hints	Fabric	softeners
	Put the	fabric		softener	in the chamber 2marked.Do		not	exceed	the
	«MAX» marking (maximum to the lower edge of theA)								piec
	because		the	softener	will be	flushed into	the	water	with
	detergent		at the start of the washing cycle and					so have	no
	the fabric softening cycle. Thicker fabric softeners should first
	diluted with a little water.
	Bleaching		agents, stain		removers
	Powdered bleaching agents and stain removers can be added
	First put the detergent in the drawer. Next add the pow
	bleaching		agent or stain remover			toII thechamber.

Preparing the	laundry
Sorting the laundry	m Sort	the laundry		according	to	the	symbols on	the	labels.
	! Items	made	of	or containing,		wool	must have	«Will	not		s
	or «Machine		washable» on		the	label. Otherwise		there	is		a

the wool shrinking.

Only items displaying the following symbols should be mach washed:

Hard-wearing white fabrics

d

Coloured fabrics (hard-wearing colour-fast fabrics)

cba

Delicate items and coloured fabrics

hgf

Very delicate items

lgkf

Hand washable or machine washable at 30ºC, wool, cold

6lgkf

Items showing the following symbols should not be washed i machine:

Do not wash at homeB

m Sort the laundry into colours. Wash white and coloured i separately, otherwise whites may take on colour.

12 en

Practical advice

Removing stains

!Any new coloured items should be washed separatelyRisk of. colour running.

m Sort the laundry

according to the

maximum

permitted load

the machine. Do not overload the machine. Overloading

machine leads to poor washing results.

Maximum

washing loads permitted:

Soiled or very soiled hard-wearing

white

laundry/colourfas

and hard-wearing laundry

4.50

kg

Synthetics

2.25 kg

Delicates

and

woollens

2.00

kg

m Remove all

foreign material and metal objects from the

it

for example,

safety

pins, fasteners,

clips,

etc.

m Brush

sand

out

of

pockets, cuffs

and

turnups.

m Close

zips

and

fasten

buttons

on duvet

covers

and

p

cases.

m Remove curtain

hooks

or tie in

a

net

or

bag.

m Wash particularly delicate items, such as

tights or lace curt

and small items, such as socks and handkerchieves, in a

pillow

case

or cushion

cover.

m Turn trousers and knitted items (for example knitwear, T-sh sweatshirts, etc.) inside out.

m Ensure that fasteners with inserts (hoops, etc.) can be wa in a machine.

!Place items with inserts in a pillowcase, for example, to p them from becoming detatched during washing and falli through the perforations in the drum, causing damage to machine.

If possible, stains should be treated or		removed	as	soon a
occur.
Try first with soap and water.	Do	not rub	the	material.
stains will only be removed after	several	washes.

en 13

First washing cycle

Carry out the first washwit out any laundry in the machineto
remove residual water left from testing the machine		at	the	fac
m Check that the transport security devices have		been remo
from at the back of the machine (refer		to	the	re
instructions	for the machine).
m Open the	water tap.

m	Open	the detergent	drawer as far as .it will go
m Pour		approximately	one litre of water into chamberII of the
	drawer

m Put standard detergent in chamberII using the measuring cup. Never use detergent for delicate or woollen items becaus produces too much foam.

m Turn the programme selector to the right (clockwise) to t

«resistentes/algod. 90º C»programme. The«lavado/pulsar

3» indicator light flashes.

m Press the«Start 3» button. The programme starts and th «lavado/pulsar 3» indicator light stays on.

m When the programme has finished, «centrifugthe ./fin» indicator light starts flashing. Set the programme selecto «Stop» and the light goes out.

14 en

Washing / Opening the door / Loading the machine / Shutting th

Opening the door m Pull the door catch towards you.

Put	the	laundry	in	the!	Items	which		have been pre-treated with detergents containi
washing		machine			solvents,		for	example stain removers, cleaning fluids, et
					should be left to dry in the open air beforeRiskwashingof .
					explosion.
				!	Check	that		there are no foreign bodies or animals inside
					drum	before		putting the	washing in.
				m Place		the	laundry loosely		and unfolded in the drum. Mix
					and small		items.

Shutting the door

Adding the detergent turning the tap on

!Shut the door, taking care to ensure that no items are tr

between the door and the rubber seal.

m Shut	the	door pressing	it against the door frame until the
lock	can	be heard to	engage.

andm Put detergent in chamberII of the drawer.

Do not exceed the maximum mark (MAX).

-Chamber I: Prewash detergent.

-Chamber II: Main wash detergent, water softener, starch

bleach and stain remover.

-Chamber 2: Additives for the final rinse, for example fa softeners.

en 15

Washing the laundry

Selecting a wash programme

See the programme table below.

«resistentes/algod.»

Additional functions.

Flot L

The laundry remains in the water after the fin

Spin	/	/	/
Reduces	the	spin	speed.

Starting a programme

Heavily soiled whites, 90 ºC

m

Turn the programme selector to the require

Intensive wash programme for hard-wearing

wash

programme.

cotton

or

linen

items.

m The

«lavado/pulsar

3»

indicator

light

Stains / Intensive, 60 ºC

flashes.

Energy-saving

programme.

The longestm Selecting

the

required spin

speed.

Ensures

washing

cycle

reduces energy consumption.

careful washing by automatically limiting the

«resistentes/algod.+prelava»

maximum spin speed in «sinteticos»the ,

Whites and coloureds, hard-wearing fabrics

«lana/delicado»

wash programmes.

and colourfast, 60 ºC, with pre-wash.

m Set

to the required temperature using th

For heavily

soiled laundry.

temperature

selector.

Coloureds,

30,

40, 60 ºC

m Press

the

additional

function

button(s)

to

activate them.

The

corresponding indicator

Hard-wearing

fabrics.

light

comes

on.

«sinteticos»

m Press

the«Start 3»

button

Delicates,

30,

40, 60 synthetics)ºC (

The

«lavado/pulsar

3»

indicator

light

For washing delicate cottons, synthetic or

mixed comes

on.

The

wash

programme

starts.

fibre fabrics.

The

«lavado/pulsar

3»

indicator

light

«lana/delicado»

remains

lit

throughout the

wash programm

Very

delicate,

30 ºC

selected.

S»

For washing very delicate cotton garments,

The

aclarado«

indicator

light

comes

on

synthetic or mixed fibre fabrics, curtains.

These during

the

«Rinse»

programme.

programmes have no spin cycle between

Modifying

a

selected

programme

rinsing cycles.

Woollens 30,

ºC, cold

If

you

have selected and started an incorre

For machine washable woollens or

wash

programme

it

can

be

corrected

in

t

wool

mixtures.

following

way:

Additional

programmes

m Turn

the

programme

selector«Stop».

m Set

the

programme

selector to

the

positio

Rinse

-S

for

the

required

programme.

The

Rinse cycle with low-energy spin. Can

also be«lavado/pulsar 3»

indicator

light

flashes.

used

for

delicate items.

m Press

the«Inicio 3»button

Spin

-B

The

«lavado/pulsar

3»

indicator

light

Extra spin cycle, washing or rinsing water iscomes

on.

The

newly

selected programm

pumped

out before spinning the

laundry.

starts.

Pumping

(emptied) b-

Pumps out the rinse water«Flotif L» has been

selected.

For

careful washing of

delicate

items.

16 en

Interrupting a wash programme	Wash programme end / Taking th
If you should wish to stop a programme already
	laundry out of the machine
in progress:

mTurn the programme selector«Stop».

mTurn the programme selector to the

«Pumping b» or«Spin B» programme

position.

The «centrifug./fin» indicator light flashes.

mPress the«Start 3» button.

The «centrifug./fin» indicator light light comes on.

The «centrifug./fin» indicator light flashes.

m Turn the programme selector«Stop».

If necessary:

m Select an additional programme («Pumping b», «SpinB» or «RinseS»).

m Press the«Start 3» button.

m When the additional programme selected has finished, turn the programme selector t

«Stop».

Taking the laundry out of the machine

m Close		the	tap.
m Open		the	door.
If the door cannot be opened:
Wait		2 minutes (the			machine's safety devic
is	activated)			or:
If	the«Flot L»			option	was selected, there will
still be water inside the appliance. Select
additional			programme«Rinse(			b» or«Spin
B»)		to pump out the water.

m Take the laundry out of the machine.

!Remove any foreign material or metal object

(clips,	fasteners,	money, etc.)	which	may
have collected in the drum or			rubber se
Risk of rusting.
Leave the door open so that air			can	circul
inside and	dry the	appliance.

en 17

Cleaning/Maintenance/Frost protection

			!	Disconnect the appliance from the mains and shut off
				water	supply before carrying out	any	maintenance		wor
Cleaning	the	outside	!	Do not use solvents. These products		can	damage	the	wa
of the	appliance			machine's components, produce noxious fumes and ma
				cause	an explosion.
			!	Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.
			Clean the body of the appliance and			the	controls	with	luke
			soapy water or a standard cleaning agent only. Do not use sc
			products. Dry it with a soft cloth.
Cleaning	the	detergent	1.	Remove the drawer from the appliance. Disengage it
drawer				pressing down on the tab at the back of the drawer in th
				softener section. Hold the tab down		and	pull the	drawer
				the appliance.
			2.	Clean all the parts and components under running water.
			3.	Replace the drawer.

Descaling the appliance	Descaling	is	not normally necessary if the correct dosage
	detergent	has	been used.

!Descaling agents contain acids which may attack t

components	and	insides of the appliance or cau
discolouration	in the	laundry.

If you wish to descale the machine anyway, follow manufacturer's instructions closely.

18 en

Cleaning the drum

Water inlet hose

Cleaning the water pump

Rust stains			should	be cleaned using chlorine-free detergents
at	the	list	of substances			contained	in the	product	on
packaging.)			Never	use	wire	wool.
It	is recommended			that the condition of the hose be checked
5	years	to	prevent	the	risk of damage		caused	by leaks	or f

Cleaning is necessary:

m If the pump is blocked by foreign material (for example bu

fasteners,

clips, etc.)

or

if

used

water is not drained.

m After washing

fluffy

items.

All

water

must

be removed from inside the appliance b

cleaning the pump. As much

as 20 litres / 4.4 gal of wa

remain if the pump is obstructed.

Procedure

1.

Remove the base board from the front of the washing ma

turning the plastic screw heads using a coin.

!

Risk of burningAllow.

the used water to cool down

2.

Place

a

shallow

container

under the drainage pump co

(outlet

filter).

Loosen

the

cover

without

removing it

comple

to allow the water to empty gradually. Close the drainage

cover when the

container

is full. Repeat the operation un

the water has been emptied. Use a suitable container to re

any remaining water which may spill on the floor.

3.

Loosen the drainage pump cover completely.

4.

Remove any foreign material or fluff which may have colle

there.

Wipe

the

inside

of

the

pump.

The

blades

must

freely.

5.

Loosen

and

fit the drainage pump cover in place. Ensure

it is correctly

closed.

6.

Fit the base board in place.

7.

Pour 2

litres

/ 3.5 pt of

water

into the

detergent drawer

the «Pumping

»badditional

programme.

This

will prevent th

detergent from being flushed out before being used in the wash.

en 19

Wiping the appliance's waterThe		appliance's		water	inlet	filters must be cleaned with the
inlet filters	open and		no water flowing			into the		appliance.
	The	filters	are	located	in	the	hose	connection joining the
	supply pipe to the domestic water supply, and in the solenoid
	connection at the back				of	the	machine.

Procedure

1. First let the water pressure out of the supply pipe:

m Close the tap.

m Turn the programme selector to any wash programme (exc

«Spin B» or«Pumping b»
m Press the«Start 3» button. Allow	the	machine to	operate for
40 seconds.
m Turn the selector «Stop».
2. Loosen the supply pipe from	the	tap. Rinse	the filter
running water.

3. Reconnect the pipe to the tap fitting.

4. Remove the water supply hose from its connection on the of the appliance.

5. Remove the filter using flat pliers; wipe it and replace it.

6. Tighten and fit the pipe on its coupling.

	7.	Open	the	tap	and check		that there	are no water leaks.
	8.	Close	the	tap.
	If the machine has been installed in an area where it is not p
	against low temperatures, residual water							must be removed fr
	the pump and the fresh-water hose after each wash cycle.
Frost protection	Empty the water				from	the	pump:
	See the		«Cleaning		the	pump»	section.

Empty the water from the water inlet hose:

1.	Close	the	tap.
2.	Loosen the		supply pipe from the tap. Place the end of th
	in a	container.

3.Select any wash programme for 40 seconds. Any wa remaining in the hose is drained.

4.Reconnect the pipe to the closed tap.

20 en

Malfunctions with simple solutions

!Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by qualified specialists. Repairs carried out incorrectly can be dangerous.

Malfunction	Possible	cause		/	Remedy
The On/Off light does not	come on-The appliance		plug	is	not inserted in the socket or not
	inserted in	the	socket.
	-The fuse	has	blown.
	-Electrical	power failure.

Electrical power failure

The wash cycle does not start

In the event of a				power failure or appliance malfunc
emergency	draining		is	possible (refer to the «Cleaning
discharge	pump» section, so that the laundry can be remo
from the machine).
The «Start M»		button	is	not depressed.
The door	is	not properly closed.

Machine	does	not	fill with water This is	not a malfunction. The water remains below the visibl
			in the	machine.
Washing	result	is	unsatisfactory Abnormally high degree of soiling.
			Insufficient detergent. Measure the detergent according to t
			manufacturer's instructions.
			Select	the most appropriate temperature and wash programm
			for the	laundry.

Foam comes out of the detergentToo much detergent was used. Switch the machine off for 5 drawer minutes. Prevent foam building up by putting a tablespoon o bric softener and half a litre (or one pint) of water into the d

drawer. Reduce the detergent dosage in the next wash.

Foam is visible after the final rinse

Unexpected motor noises

Pump noises

Some detergents	produce a	large quantity of foam although
has no effect on	the rinsing	result.

This is not a malfunction. During the heating stage, the moto duces noises characteristic of starting.

This is not a malfunction. These noises are characteristic o machine starting and the pump discharging.

The machine vibrates when was" The			transport securing devices have not been removed. See
hing	or spinning	machine installation		instructions.
		The	adjustable feet	on the machine were	not	fixed during		ins
		tion	of the appliance. Align the machine		using	a spirit	level
		the	feet as indicated in the installation instructions.
The	appliance does not spin or	The	outlet pump is	blocked. The outlet	pipe	is bent	or	blo
drain	the used water.

en 21