Candy GC4 1271D1 User Manual [EN]

Washing machine Instructions for use

GC4 1D

General safety rules

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This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other working

Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the

environments;

washing machine.

• Farm houses;

Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;

• Bed and breakfast type environments.

This appliances is intended to be used in household and

A different use of this appliance from household environment

similar applications such as:

or from typical housekeeping functions, as commercial use by

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

expert or trained users, is excluded even in the above applications.

- farm houses;

If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it

- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

may reduce the life of the appliance and may void the manufacturer’s

- bed and breakfast type environments.

warranty. Any damage to the appliance or other damage or
loss arising through use that is not consistent with domestic

A different use of this appliance from household environment or from typical housekeeping

or household use (even if located in a domestic or household

functions, as commercial use by expert or trained users, is excluded even in the above

environment) shall not be accepted by the manufacturer to the
fullest extent permitted by law.

applications.

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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it may reduce the life of the

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

appliance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

Any damage to the appliance or other damage or loss arising through use that is not

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

consistent with domestic or household use (even if located in a domestic or household

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

environment) shall not be accepted by the manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Notes on disposal

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

All packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of

the appliance.

the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.

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Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.

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Your supplier or local council will be able to give you

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in

details of current means of disposal.

order to avoid a hazard.

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Only use the hose-sets supplied with the appliance for the water

Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing.

supply connection (do not reuse old hose-sets).

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Water pressure must be between 0,05 MPa and 0,8 MPa.

Note: pull out the mains plug from any old appliance.

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Make sure that a carpet do not obstruct the base of the machine

Cut the power cable and dispose of it, together with the

and ventilation openings.

plug.

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The OFF condition is reached by placing the reference mark on
the programmes control/knob in the vertical position. Any other
different position of such control sets the machine in ON condition

When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the door lock is rendered

(only for models with programmes knob).

inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance.

Introduction

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After installation, the appliance must be positioned so that the plug
is accessible.

Contents Page

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The maximum load capacity of dry clothes depends on the model
used (see control panel).

Introduction 2

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To consult the product fi che please refer to the manufacturer

General delivery notes 4

website.

Safety notes 4
Quick start 5

Safety instructions

Description of controls 6

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Before cleaning or maintaining the washing machine, unplug the

Programme Table 12

appliance and turn off the water faucet.

Programme selector 14

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Make sure the electrical system is grounded. Otherwise, seek

Detergent drawer 17

qualifi ed professional assistance.

Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 18

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Please do not use converters, multiple sockets or extension cords.

Useful advice for the user 20
The main wash 21

WARNING: water may reach very high temperatures during

Cleaning and routine maintenance 23

the wash cycle.

Investigating malfunctions 25
Technical data 27

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Make sure there is no water in the drum before opening the

Setting up + installation 28

porthole.

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Do not pull on the power cord or appliance to unplug the machine.

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Do not expose the washing machine to rain, direct sunlight or other
weather elements.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE

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When moving, do not lift the washing machine by the knobs or
detergent drawer; during transport, never rest the porthole on the

IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE FIXING

trolley. We recommend two people lift the washing machine.

SCREWS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 28.

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In the event of fault and/or malfunction, turn off the washing
machine, close the water faucet and do not tamper with the
appliance. Immediately contact the Customer Service Centre
and only use original spare parts. Failure to observe these
instruction may jeopardise appliance safety.

Appliance complies with European Directives:

2006/95/EC (LVD);

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2004/108/EC (EMC);

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2009/125/EC (ErP);

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2011/65/EU (RoHS)

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and subsequent amendments.

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SCREWS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 28.

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Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the
washing machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.

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M) N.B!

If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation holes on the
base of the appliance are not obstructed.

N) If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, turn off the tap and do

Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:

not tamper with the appliance.

- Instruction manual

Consult only the Authorised Technical Support Service for possible repair and ask them to

- Certificate of guarantee

use original spare parts.

- Inlet hose

Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.

Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised

O) If the appliance’s power cable should ever need replacing, consult the Authorised

Technical Support Service agent.

Technical Support Service

General delivery notes

Quick start

Washing

- Open the door by using the handle “A” (Fig. 1, page 6)

- Select laundry and put it in the machine

- Close the door

- Put detergent in the compartments as indicated in the programme guide in this instruction
manual

- Select programme

- Wait that a “SPIN” indicator light will go on.

Press additional function buttons (if required)

- Press the “Start/Pause” button (page 7)

- After few seconds the appliance starts working.

After washing

- All the wash stage indicator lights will illuminate.

- Wait for the door lock to be released
(about 2 minutes after the programme has finished).
The “Door Security” indicator light will go out.

- Switch off the washing machine by turning the
selector to “OFF” position.

- Open the door and remove the laundry.

Ensure that the machine is correctly installed in line with the instructions found on page 28.

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Description of controls

Fig. 1

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Door handle A

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H

G

E

M

M B D

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A

"Door Security" indicator light B
"Start/Pause" button C
"Cold wash" button D
"Allergy Care" button E
"Delay Start" button F
"Spin Selection" button G
Spin speed indicator light H

Programme Start light I
"Wash stage" indicator lights L
Buttons indicator lights M
Programme selector with "OFF" position N
Detergent drawer P

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Door handle

Press the finger-bar inside the door handle to open the door.

A

DOOR SECURITY indicator light

The “Door Security” indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON.
When "Start/Pause" is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash
momentarily and then illuminate.

If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash.

A special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle.
Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the “Door Security” light has gone out
before opening the door. At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector to "OFF" .

START/PAUSE button

B

C

After selecting a programme wait that a “Spin” indicator
light is illuminate before pressing the START button.

Press to start the selected cycle (according to the selected cycle one wash stage indicator
lights will illuminate).

NOTE: When the "Start/Pause" button has been pressed,
the appliance can take few seconds before it starts
working.

Changing the settings after the programmes has started (PAUSE)

The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the
“START/PAUSE” button for about 4 seconds.
When the machine is in the paused mode, a “wash stage” indicator light and option buttons
will flash.
To restart the programme press the START button once again.

If you wish to add or remove items during washing, wait 2 minutes until the safety device
unlocks the door.
When you have carried out the manoeuvre, close the door, press "Start/Pause" button and
the appliance will continue working where it left off.

CANCELLING THE PROGRAMME

To cancel the programme, set the selector to the OFF position.
Select a different programme.
Re-set the programme selector to the OFF position.

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The option buttons should be selected before pressing
the "Start/Pause" button.

COLD WASH button

By pressing this button it is possible to transform every programme into a cold washing one,
without modifying other characteristics (water level, times, rythmes, etc...).
Curtains, small carpets, man made delicate fabrics, non coulor fast garments can be safely
washed thanks to this new device.

“ALLERGY CARE” button

By pressing this button you can activate a special new wash cycle in the Cotton and Mixed
Fabrics programs, thanks to the new Sensor System. This option treats with care the fibres of

garments and the delicate skin of those who wear them.
The load is washed in a much larger quantity of water and this, together with the new combined
action of the drum rotation cycles, where water is filled and emptied, will give you garments which
have been cleaned and rinsed to perfection. The amount of water in the wash is increased so that
the detergent dissolves perfectly, ensuring an efficient cleaning action. The amount of water is also
increased during the rinse procedure so as to remove all traces of detergent from the fibres. This
function has been specifically designed for people with delicate and sensitive skin, for whom even
a very small amount of detergent can cause irritation or allergy.
You are advised to also use this function for children’s clothing and for delicate fabrics in general,
or when washing garments made of towelling, where the fibres tend to absorb a greater quantity of
detergent. To ensure the best performance for your wash, this function is always activated on the
Delicates and Woollens/Hand wash programs.

D

E

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DELAY START button

Appliance start time can be set with this button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9 hours.

Proceed as follows to set a delayed start:
Select a programme (Wait that a “Spin” indicator light will go on).
Press "Delay Start" button (each time the button is pressed the start will be delayed by 3, 6

or 9 hours respectively and the corresponding light will blink).
Press "Start/Pause" to commence the Delay Start operation (the indicator light associated

with the selected Delay Start time stops blinking and remains ON).
At the end of the required time delay the programme will start.

To cancel the Delay Start function :

press the "Delay Start" button until the indicator lights will be off and the programme can be
started manually using the "Start/Pause" button or switch off the appliance by turning the
programme selector to "OFF" position.

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Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while
the machine is operating, a special memory stores the
selected programme and, when the power is restored, it
continues where it left off.

SPIN SELECTION button

The spin cycle is very important to remove as much water as possible from the laundry without
damaging the fabrics. You can adjust the spin speed of the machine to suit your needs.
By pressing this button, it is possible to reduce the maximum speed, and if you wish, the spin cycle
can be cancelled (the spin speed indicator light are off).
To reactivate the spin cycle press the button until you reach the spin speed you would like to set.
To prevent damage to the fabrics, it is not possible to increase the speed over that which is
automatically suitable during the selection of the program.

It is possible to modify the spin speed without to pausing the machine.

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Note:
The machine is fitted with a special electronic device, which
prevents the spin cycle should the load be unbalanced.
This reduces the noise and vibration in the machine and so
prolongs the life of your machine.

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Spin speed indicator light

When you set a program, the maximum possible spin
speed will be automatically shown by the relevant indicator
light.
Choosing a smaller spin speed by the appropriate button,
the relevant indicator light will go on.

H

Programme Start light

This lights up when the START button has been pressed.

WASH STAGE indicator lights

= main wash

= rinse

= spin

Buttons indicator light

These light up when the relevant buttons are pressed.
If an option is selected that is not compatible with the selected programme then the light on
the button first flashes and then goes off.

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