Candy GV 117DC1 User Manual

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Carefully read this manual for correct and safe appliance use and for helpful tips on efficient maintenance.

Only use the washing machine after carefully reading these instructions. We recommend you always keep this manual on hand and in good conditions for any future owners.

Please check that the appliance is delivered with this instruction manual, warranty certificate, service centre address and energy efficiency label. Also check that plugs, curve for drain hose and liquid detergent or bleach tray (only on some models) are included. We recommend you keep all these components.

Each product is identified by a unique 16character code, also called the “serial number”, printed on the sticker affixed to the appliance (porthole area) or in the document envelope found inside the product. This code is a sort of specific product ID card that you will need to register it and should you need to contact the Candy Customer Service Centre.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

WEEE contains both polluting substances (which can cause negative consequences for the environment) and basic components (which can be re-used). It is important to have WEEE subjected to specific treatments, in order to remove and dispose properly all pollutants, and recover and recycle all materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that WEEE does not become an environmental issue; it is essential to follow some basic rules:

! WEEE should not be treated as household

waste;

! WEEE should be handed over to the relevant

collection points managed by the municipality or by registered companies. In many countries, for large WEEE, home collection could be present.

In many countries, when you buy a new appliance, the old one may be returned to the retailer who has to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one basis, as long as the equipment is of equivalent type and has the same functions as the supplied equipment.

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

2. INSTALLATION

3. PRACTICAL TIPS

4. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

5. QUICK USER GUIDE

6. CONTROLS AND PROGRAMS

7. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE AND

WARRANTY

Environmental conditions

Contents

1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

! This appliances is intended to

be used in household and similar applications such as:

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

- Farm houses;

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

- Bed and breakfast type environments.

A different use of this appliance from household environment or from typical housekeeping functions, as commercial use by expert or trained users, is excluded even in the above applications. If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it may reduce the life of the appliance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Any damage to the appliance or other damage or loss arising through use that is not consistent with domestic or household use (even if located in a domestic or household environment) shall not be accepted by the manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law.

! This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance

in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

! Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

! Children of less than 3 years

should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

! If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

! Only use the hose-sets

supplied with the appliance for the water supply connection (do not reuse old hose-sets).

! Water pressure must be between

0,05 MPa and 0,8 MPa.

! Make sure that a carpet do not

obstruct the base of the machine and ventilation openings.

! The OFF condition is reached

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 (only for models with programmes knob).

! After installation, the appliance

must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

! The maximum load capacity of

dry clothes depends on the model used (see control panel).

! To consult the product fiche

please refer to the manufacturer website.

! Before cleaning or maintaining

the washing machine, unplug the appliance and turn off the water faucet.

! Make sure the electrical system

is grounded. Otherwise, seek qualified professional assistance.

! Please do not use converters,

multiple sockets or extension cords.

! Make sure there is no water in

the drum before opening the porthole.

! Do not pull on the power cord

or appliance to unplug the machine.

! Do not expose the washing

machine to rain, direct sunlight or other weather elements.

! When moving, do not lift the

washing machine by the knobs or detergent drawer; during transport, never rest the porthole on the trolley. We recommend two people lift the washing machine.

! 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); ! 2004/108/EC (EMC); ! 2009/125/EC (ErP); ! 2011/65/EU (RoHS)

and subsequent amendments.

Safety instructions

WARNING:

water may reach very high temperatures during the wash cycle.

2. INSTALLATION

! Cut the tube straps, being

careful not to damage the tube and power cord.

! Unscrew the 2 or 4 screws (A)

on the back and remove the 2 or 4 shims (B) as illustrated in figure 1.

! Close the 2 or 4 holes using

the plugs included in the instruction envelope.

! If the washing machine is built-in,

after cutting the hose straps, unscrew the 3 or 4 screws (A) and remove the 3 or 4 shims (B).

! In some models, 1 or more

shims will fall inside the machine: tilt the washing machine forward to remove them. Close the holes using the plugs found in the envelope.

! Place the polionda sheet on

the bottom as shown in figure 2 (according to the model, consider version A, B or C).

WARNING:

keep packaging materials away from children.

! Connect the water tube to the faucet, only

using the drain tube supplied with the washing machine (fig. 3).

DO NOT OPEN THE FAUCET.

! Some models may include one or more of

the following features:

! HOT&COLD (fig. 4):

water mains connection settings with hot and cold water for higher energy savings. Connect the grey tube to the cold water faucet and the red one to the hot water faucet. The machine can be connected to the cold water faucet only: in this case, some programs may start a few minutes later.

! AQUASTOP (fig. 5):

a device located on the supply tube that stops water flow if the tube deteriorates; in this case, a red mark will appear in the window “A” and the tube must be replaced. To unscrew the nut, press the one-way lock device "B".

! AQUAPROTECT – SUPPLY TUBE WITH

GUARD (fig. 6):

Should water leak from the primary internal tube "A", the transparent containment sheath "B" will contain water to permit the washing cycle to complete. At the end of the cycle, contact the Customer Service Centre to replace the supply tube.

! Near the washing machine to the wall,

being careful that the tube is not bent or crushed, and place the drain tube in the tub or, preferably, connect it to a wall drain at least 50 cm high with diameter greater than the washing machine tube (fig. 7).

min 50 cm max 85 cm

+2,6 mt

max

max 100 cm

min 4 cm

Hydraulic connections

Setting

! Level the appliance using the feet as

illustrated in figure 8: a. turn the nut clockwise to release the

screw;

b. rotate the foot to raise or lower it until it

adheres to the floor;

c. lock the foot, screwing in the nut, until it

adheres to the bottom of the washing machine.

! Plug in the appliance.

The detergent draw is split into 3 compartments as illustrated in figure 9:

! compartment "1": for prewash detergent; ! compartment “ ”: for special additives,

softeners, starch fragrances, etc.;

! compartment "2": for washing detergent.

A liquid detergent cup is also included in some models (fig. 10). To use it, place it in compartment "2". This way, liquid detergent will only enter the drum at the right time. The cup can also be used for bleach when the “Rinse” program is selected.

WARNING: contact the Customer Service Centre should the power cord need replacement.

Detergent drawer

WARNING: only use liquid products; the washing machine is set to automatically dose additives at each cycle during the last rinse.

WARNING: some detergents are hard to remove. In this case we recommend using the specific container to be placed in the drum (example in figure 11).

3. PRACTICAL TIPS

WARNING: when sorting laundry, make sure:

- have eliminated metallic objects such as barrettes, pins, coins, from laundry;

- to have buttoned pillow cases, closed zips, tied loose belts and long robe ribbons;

- to have removed rollers from curtains;

- to have carefully read clothing washing labels;

- to have removed any persistent stains using specific detergents.

! When washing rugs, bedcovers or other

heavy clothing, we recommend you avoid centrifuging.

! To wash wool, make sure the item can be

machine washed and marked by the “Pure virgin wool” symbol with the “Does not mat” or “Machine washable” label.

A guide environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance.

Maximise The Load Size

! Achieve the best use of energy, water,

detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. Save up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

Do you need to pre-wash?

! For heavily soiled laundry only!

SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

Is a hot wash required?

! Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak

dried in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme. Save up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

Following is a quick guide with tips and recommendations on detergent use at the various temperatures. In any case, always read the instructions on the detergent for correct use and doses.

Load tips

Helpful suggestions for the user

When washing heavily soiled whites, we recommend using cotton programs of 60°C or above and a

normal washing powder (heavy duty) that contains bleaching agents that at medium/high temperatures provide excellent results.

For washes between 40°C and 60°C the type of detergent used needs to be appropriate for the type of fabric and level of soiling. Normal powders are suitable for “white” or colour fast fabrics with high soiling, while liquid detergents or “colour protecting” powders are suitable for coloured fabrics with light levels of soiling.

For washing at temperatures below 40°C we recommend the use of liquid

detergents or detergents specifically labeled as suitable for low temperature washing.

For washing wool or silk, only use detergents specifically formulated for these fabrics.

4. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

To clean the washing machine exterior, use a damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol and/or solvents. The washing machine does not require any special care for ordinary cleaning: clean drawer compartments and the filter; some tips on how to move the machine or on long periods of disuse are provided below.

! We recommend you clean the drawer to

avoid accumulating detergent and additive residue.

! To do this, extract the drawer using slight

force, clean it with running water and reinsert it in its housing.

! The washing machine comes with a

special filter able to trap large residue, such as buttons or coins, which could clog the drain.

! Only available on certain models: pull out

the corrugated hose, remove the stopper and drain the water into a container.

! Before unscrewing the filter, we

recommend you place an absorbent cloth under it to keep the floor dry.

! Turn the filter counter-clockwise to the

limit stop in the vertical position.

! Remove and clean the filter; when

finished, replace it turning it clockwise.

! Repeat the previous steps in reverse

order to reassemble all parts.

! Should the washing machine be stored in

an unheated room for a long period of time, drain all water from tubes.

! Unplug the washing machine. ! Detach the tube from the strap and lower

it, fully draining water into a bowl.

! Secure the drain tube with the strap when

finished.

Drawer cleaning

Filter cleaning

Suggestions for moves or prolonged disuse

5. QUICK USER GUIDE

This washing machine automatically adapts the level of the water to the type and quantity of washing. This system gives a decrease in energy consumption and a sensible reduction in washing times.

! Turn on the washing machine and select

the required program.

! Adjust the washing temperature if

necessary and press the required "option" buttons.

! Press the START/PAUSE button to start

washing.

Should power go out when the washing machine is running, a special memory saves the settings and, when power returns, the machine resumes the cycle from where it left off.

! The message "end" will appear on the

display or the corresponding led will turn on at the end of the program.

! Turn off the washing machine.

For any type of wash, see the program table and follow the operating sequence as indicated.

Water pressure:

min 0,05 Mpa max 0,8 Mpa

Spin r.p.m.:

See rating plate.

Power input / Power current fuse amp / Supply voltage:

See rating plate.

6. CONTROLS AND PROGRAMS

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MNOP

Programme selector with OFF position

START/PAUSE button

DELAY START button

PREWASH button

EASY IRON button

SPIN SELECTION button

TEMPERATURE SELECTION button

RAPID button

Digital display

BUTTONS indicator lights

DOOR LOCKED indicator light

SPIN SELECTION indicator lights

TEMPERATURE SELECTION indicator lights

RAPID indicator lights

Program selection

Wait until the porthole locked light turns off: about 2 minutes after the program ends.

Technical data

! Press the START/PAUSE button to start

the selected cycle.

! Once a programme is selected the

programme selector remains stationary on the selected programme till cycle ends.

! Switch off the washing machine by

turning the selector to OFF.

! Press to start the selected cycle.

ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS AFTER THE PROGRAMMES HAS STARTED (PAUSE)

! Press and hold the START/PAUSE

button for about 2 seconds (some indicator light and the time remaining indicator will flash, showing that the machine has been paused).

! Wait 2 minutes until the safety device

unlocks the door.

! After you have added or removed items,

close the door and press the START/PAUSE button (the programme will start from 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.

! This button allows you to pre-programme

the wash cycle to delay the start of the cycle for up to 24 hours.

! To delay the start use the following

procedure:

- Set the required programme.

- Press the button once to activate it (h00

appears on the display) and then press it again to set a 1 hour delay (h01 appears on the display). The pre-set delay increases by 1 hour each time the

Opening the door

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.

PROGRAMME selector with OFF position

When the programme selector is turned the display lights up to show the settings for the programme selected. For energy saving, at the end of the cycle or with an inactivity period, the display level contrast will decrease.

N.B.: To switch the machine off, turn the programme selector to the OFF position.

The programme selector must be returned to the OFF position at the end of each cycle or when starting a subsequent wash cycle prior to the next programme being selected and started.

START/PAUSE button

Close the door BEFORE selecting the button START/PAUSE.

When the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, the appliance can take few seconds before it starts working.

DELAY START button

button is pressed, until h24 appears on the display, at which point pressing the button again will reset the delay start to zero.

- Confirm by pressing the START/PAUSE

button (the light on the display starts to flash). The countdown will begin and when it has finished the programme will start automatically.

! It is possible to cancel the delay start by

turning the programme selector to OFF.

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.

It allows you to do a preliminary wash at the beginning of the cycle. The temperature does not exceed 40°C and in any case it does not exceed the maximum temperatures of the selected washing program (ex. the temperature of HAND program will be 30°C.

This function allows you to minimizes creases as much as possible, eliminating the intermediate spins or reducing the intensity of the last one.

! By pressing this button, it is possible to

reduce the maximum speed, and if you wish, the spin cycle can be cancelled.

! To reactivate the spin cycle press the button

until you reach the spin speed you would like to set.

! It is possible to modify the spin speed

without pausing the machine.

When you select a program, the light illuminates the recommended temperature. It is also possible to change the temperature but not over the maximum in order to save the fabrics.

The button becomes active when you select the RAPID program on the knob; it allows you to select one of three durations indicated.

The option buttons should be selected before pressing the START/PAUSE button. If an option is selected that is not compatible with the selected programme then the option indicator first flashes and then goes off.

PREWASH button

EASY IRON button

SPIN SELECTION button

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.

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.

TEMPERATURE SELECTION button

RAPID button

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