Caple WMF1020 User Manual

Instruction manual for washing machine

Model code: WMF1020

Contact Caple on 0844 8003830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk

washing machine

contents

WARNINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY
USING THE APPLIANCE.

PRACTICAL TIPS
MAINTENANCE

AND CLEANING
SAFETY

AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ENVIRONMENTAL

WARNINGS

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thanks for placing your trust in us

Our new range of washing machines has been designed to make life more convenient for you:

WITH YOUR CONVENIENCE ALWAYS IN MIND

Large hatch.
Maximum opening.

• Designed higher than the normal axis and
with the drum tilted to achieve maximum
ergonomics.

• Its maximum opening makes it much
easier to put clothes in.

Easy-access filter.

• And simple maintenance.

WITH SAVINGS ALWAYS IN MIND

8 kg capacity.

• Which allows you to do less washes and
make savings.

Washing in less time.

• The wash programmes do not last as
long giving you more free time.

Time delay.

• To take advantage of cheap electricity
rates.

WITH INNOVATION ALWAYS IN MIND

LCD screens.

• Which allows you to have constant
information about the wash programme
and its duration.

Detergent dispenser designed to offer
maximum convenience.

• Easy to remove for cleaning.

• Possibility of using liquid detergent.

warnings

To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shocks, injury or damage when using your washing
machine, please take the following precautions:

This washing machine comes with this

manual that includes operating, maintenance
and installation instructions. Please read all
the instructions before using the washing
machine.

Do not wash items that have previously
been cleaned, washed, soaked or treated
with petrol, solvents for dry cleaning, other
inflammable substances or explosives, as
they produce fumes that could catch fire or
explode.

Do not add petrol, solvents for dry cleaning
or other inflammable or explosive substances
to the wash water as they produce fumes
that could catch fire or explode.

Do not repair or replace any part of the
washing machine or try to carry out any type
of servicing unless it is recommended in the
maintenance instructions in the manual.

Do not climb onto the machine or stand

on the open hatch door.

Do NOT use an extension lead or adaptor
to connect your washing machine to the
mains supply.

The machine should only be used for the
purpose it is designed for.

Follow the washing instructions
recommended by the manufacturer of the
garment to be washed.

Do not turn your washing machine on until
you are sure that:

• It has been installed in accordance with
the installation instructions.

• All the water, drainage, mains electricity and
earth connections meet the local regulations
and/or other applicable regulations.

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Work top

Detergent
dispenser

Drain hose

specifications

Power

cord

Control

panel

Stainless
steel
drum

Levelling
feet

Rear plugs

Spanner

Drain pipe bender

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Hatch

Filter

Kickplate

ACCESSORIES LOCATED

INSIDE THE DRUM

Water inlet hose

washing machine

UNPACKING AND

1

UNBLOCKING THE
WASHING MACHINE

a Remove the base, corner protectors and

top cover.

a There are 3 blocking screws on the back

of the washing machine.

b Use the spanner supplied to loosen and

completely remove the 3 screws together
with the metal washer and the black
rubber and plastic tubes that make up
the blocking system.

installation and assembly

UNPACKING

UNBLOCKING

c Fit the 3 plastic plugs supplied in the

holes you removed the screws from.

Do not throw the blocking screws away.
You may need to move the washing
machine at a later date.

Important

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CONNECTION TO THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY AND

2

DRAINAGE

installation and assembly

CONNECTION TO THE

MAINS WATER SUPPLY

The water supply hose is inside the drum:

a Connect the bent end of the hose to the

threaded inlet of the electrovalve located
at the rear of the washing machine.

b Connect the other end of the hose to the

water intake. Then securely tighten the
connection nut.

It is important that the drain hose bend
is correctly fastened to the outlet, to
prevent any risk of it becoming
detached and causing flooding.

If your washing machine has a hot
water intake, connect the hose with
the red threaded end to the hot water
tap, and to the electrovalve with the
red filter.

The washing machine must be
connected to the mains water supply,

Important

using the new supply hoses supplied
with the appliance. Do not use water
supply hoses that have been used
before. For your washing machine to
work properly, the mains water
pressure must be between 0.05 and
1MPa (0.05 and 10 Kgr/cm

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DRAINAGE

CONNECTION

a It is recommended that you have a fixed

drainage outlet 50 to 70 cm from the
floor.
Avoid the drain hose being too tight,
kinked or restricted. Use the bend
supplied.

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LEVELLING THE WASHING MACHINE AND CONNECTING

3

IT TO THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

installation and assembly

LEVELLING

a First of all, we recommend that

you fix and level the rear feet. When
they are properly fixed, secure the
metal locknut tightly to the top
part.

b Put the washing machine into its

niche. Dampen the floor to help
you move the machine into its final

Important

position.

c Finally level and secure the front

feet in the same way as you
levelled the rear feet.

Keep the spanner supplied, in case
you need it again.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Consult the specifications plate located on the
hatch door of the washing machine before
making the electrical connections. Ensure that
the voltage reaching the plug is the same as
that on the plate.

Do not remove the specifications plate. The
information on it is important.

It is very important to correctly earth the
washing machine.

The electrical installation, plug, socket,
fuses or automatic switch and counter
must be correctly dimensioned for the

Important

maximum power indicated on the
specifications plate.

Do not plug the washing machine plug into
the socket with wet or damp hands.

To remove the power cord, pull on the body
of the plug.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a cord or special unit provided
by either the manufacturer or your after­sales service.

With built-in washing machines, the plug
must be accessible after installation.

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PRE-CLEANING

PRE-CLEANING

When your washing machine has been
correctly installed, we recommend that you
pre-clean the machine.

This is to check that the installation, the
connections and the drainage are all correct,
and to thoroughly clean the inside of the
washing machine before any wash
programmes are run (see the operating
instructions on the following pages).

a Press ON/OFF button.

b Select the normal programme at 60ºC.

c Press the start/pause button.

a

b

c

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PREPARING

1

GARMENTS FOR
WASHING

PREPARATION

Before placing the clothes in the drum,
make sure all the pockets are empty.

Any small objects may block the drain
pump.

Important

SORTING THE CLOTHES

a Sort the clothes according to fabric

and how they are made.

We recommend using the delicate
programmes for sensitive fabrics. There
is a special wool programme for
woollens.

b Sort clothes according to how soiled

they are.

•Wash lightly soiled garments using a
short programme.

•Use a programme without prewash for
medium-soiled garments.

•Wash heavily soiled garments using a
long programme with prewash.

c Sort your clothes according to

colour.

Wash whites and coloureds
separately.

Prewash
Wash

Importante

Make sure
beforehand
that your
woollens can
be machine­washed.

Wash

We recommend loading the washing
machine to its full capacity. This means
savings on water and energy.

Whenever possible, we recommend
that you wash garments of different
sizes within the same wash
programme. This improves the washing
action and also aids the correct
distribution of the garments in the drum

Important

when spin-drying, and the washing
machine will therefore be quieter.

It is a good idea to put small garments
in a wash bag.

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60

90

30

40

Cold

USING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

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DETERGENT

AND ADDITIVES

a Your washing machine’s detergent

dispenser has three compartments.

b If you are going to use liquid detergent

you must close the wash compartment
flap. Take the blue tab protruding from
the bottom of the compartment between
2 fingers and pull outwards as far as it
will go. Release the flap and it will remain
in the vertical position and prevent the
liquid detergent from getting out. It must
be open for powdered detergent. Put it
in the horizontal position, pressing the
top tab with your finger and pushing it
back as far as it will go.

c Put the detergent, either liquid or powder,

or additive into the detergent dispenser
before starting the wash programme.

The liquid level must never be higher
than the MAX mark printed on the
dispenser wall.

Important

Remember that the amount of detergent to
be used will always depend on:

The amount of clothes to be washed.
How heavily the clothes are soiled.

The water hardness (information about
water hardness is available from the relevant
local authorities).

a

WASH PREWASHFABRIC SOFTENER

b

We recommend the use of a
decalcifying product if the water
hardness is high in your area.

Important

eco-note

Remember that concentrated detergents
exist which are more environment- and
nature-friendly.

The use of more detergent than
necessary will not improve your
washing results, and apart from costing you

money it will have a negative effect on
the preservation of the environment.

We therefore recommend you follow
the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions.

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WASH PROGRAMME

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SELECTION

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additive drawer

additive drawer

programme
dial

programme
dial

start/
pause
button

start/
pause
button

spin-dry
and tub
full stop
button

spin-dry
button

display

delayed
wash
button

delayed
wash
button

door opening
button

option
selection
button

option
selection
button

The procedure for selecting a wash
programme is as follows:

a Press the On/Off button to switch on

the washing machine.

b Select the desired wash programme by

turning the programme selector dial (see
programme table).

a

b

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When you select a programme, the following
information will appear on the display:

1 Wash programme phases:

- display models
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin-dry

- non-display models
Wash
Rinse
End

2 Spin speed

3 Programme nº (for a few seconds)

and then programme duration
(display models only).

Options:

- display models

Easy ironing
Extra rinse
Intensive

- non-display models

Easy ironing
Intensive

There are five programme types:

Cotton programmes
Synthetic programmes
Delicate programmes
Wool programmes
Complementary programmes

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1

2

PROGRAMMES

Cotton Wool Delicates

Cotton 90ºC

1

Cotton 60ºC

2

+ prewash
Cotton 60ºC

3

Cotton 40ºC

4

Cotton 30ºC

5

Complem.

Duvet

6

Rapid’

7

15 min

8

Spin-dry

10

9

Wool
Hand
wash

Delicate

11

cold

12

Delicate
30ºC

Synthetic

Synthetic

13

30ºC
Synthetic

14

40ºC

15

Synthetic
60ºC

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eco-note

We recommend choosing the most suitable
programme and avoiding using the prewash
whenever possible. This will save you money
and help to preserve the environment.

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Programme

Recommended

temperature

Textile type

Option buttons possible

Extra

rinse (**)

Intensive

wash

Easy

ironing

Spin-dry

select

Tub full

No spin

stop (**)

1

Cotton 90ºC

2

Cotton 60ºC + prewash

3 (*)

Cotton 60ºC

4

Cotton 40ºC

Cotton programmes

5

Cotton 30ºC

6

Duvet

7

Rapid’ 15 min

Comp. prog.

8

Spin-dry

9

Wool

10

Hand wash

Wool prog.Delicate prog.

90

60

60

40

30

30

Cold

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Cold

Cotton

Cotton

Cotton

Cotton

Cotton

Duvet

Synthetic

Wool

Wool

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YESNO NO

YES

YES

11

Delicate cold

12

Delicate 30ºC

13

Synthetic 30ºC

14

Synthetic 40ºC

15

Synthetic 60ºC

Cold

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30

40

60

Sytnthetic prog.

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OptiA 45’

(*)

For wash programmes and consumption in accordance with
Standard EN60456, press the intensive wash button.

(**)

For display models only.

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Delicate

Delicate

Synthetic

Synthetic

Synthetic

Cotton/ Synthetic

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YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Max. load
of clothes

(kg)

8

8

Additive

compartments

Programme
description

Normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin

Prewash, normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin

Total

consumption

KWh/litres

2,20/64

1,50/64

Approx.
duration

(minutes)

110

100

8

Normal wash, rinses,

8

fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin

8

Delicate wash, rinses,

8

1

8

_

fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin

SHORT wash, rinse,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin

Draining and long final spin

2

WOOLLENS wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically

2

4

if used and gentle final spin

Delicate wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin

4

1,36/59

0,60/59

0,30/59

0,20/45

0,05/22

0,05/0

0,45/55

0,05/55

0,10/37

0,20/37

80

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50

15

10

40

30

50

50

4

4

Synthetics wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin

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4,5

NOTE: Consumptions in kWh and litres and programme duration may vary
depending on the type and amount of clothes loaded, water pressure, etc.

Normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin

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0,20/45

0,40/45

1,00/45

0,60/40

50

55

70

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SPIN SPEED SELECTION

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SPIN DRYING

The wash options must always be selected after
choosing the wash programme. Any programme
change during selection cancels the previously
selected options.

a Spin speed selection

The programme selected is associated
with certain spin revolutions, as shown
on the display.

b It can be modified by pressing the spin

button and the number of revolutions will
be reduced by 100 revolutions at a time
to 400.

c No spin

Press the spin button again to get to the
no spin option. A programme without a
final spin. It is used to prevent creasing
when washing special fabrics.

d Full tub stop option

The wash programme stops on the last
rinse, with the clothes left in water.
When the function is deactivated, the
washing machine continues the
programme, draining and spin-drying.
It is used, for example, when you are not
at home and want to delay the spin­drying until you get home, to prevent the
clothes creasing after spin-drying and
being left in the drum to be removed.

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OPENING THE HATCH

5

OPENING

THE HATCH

Depending on the model, you can open the

a

hatch by pressing the hatch opening button.

If you cannot open the hatch due to a

b

breakdown or a power cut, proceed as follows:
remove the dispenser by pulling the handle
outwards and pressing the blue lever with your
finger. A button with a slot will appear on the
right. Turn the button to the left with the aid of
a coin and the hatch will open.

If your model of Washing machine does not
have remote opening you have to await about
2 minutes from the end of the programme
before being able to open the hatch.

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TIME DELAY SECTION AND

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

TIME DELAY

Time delay selection button

On display models, a delay of up to 24 hours
can be selected. The delay must be selected
after choosing the wash programme.
To select the delay time, press the clock button.
On display models, the delay will be increased
by an hour each time the button is pressed.
On non-display models, you can choose a
delay of either 3, 6 or 9 hours.

Cancelling the delay

To cancel the delay you have to press the
clock button successively. The delay will be
cancelled when 24 hours have been reached
and the button is pressed once more. If the
programme is changed the delay is also
cancelled.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Additional function selection button depending
on programmes

There are either 3 options or 2 options,
depending on the model: easy ironing,
extra rinse and intensive.
Press the select button to display the
option required.
By pressing the button several times you
can choose between several
combinations of one, two and up to three
additional functions at the same time
depending on the programme selected.

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Button: Easy ironing

This option prevents garments from
creasing by means of carrying out a
special programme with special turns to
fluff out the garments after spin-drying
and make them easier to iron.

Button: Extra rinse (on display models)

Increases the level of the final rinse
obtained in the clothes; suitable for large
loads and garments belonging to people
with sensitive skin. Increases water
consumption!

Button: Intensive

This option, specially recommended for
heavily soiled, stained clothes, achieves
better results by extending the normal
wash cycle.

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STARTING UP AND

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LOCK FUNCTION SELECTION

STARTING UP

Start/pause button

a To start up the washing machine you

have to press the start / pause button.
The display will constantly show the
minutes left until the wash is over (on
display models).

LOCK FUNCTION

Lock function selection
Available on display models.

The various buttons can be locked to prevent
them from being pressed and affecting the
selected wash programme and options. This
can be used to stop children playing with the
buttons, etc.
The lock function should be activated after
the wash programme has been selected
together with all its options.

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Activating the lock function

a The lock function is activated by pressing

the start/pause button and holding it
down for at least 3 seconds.

The display will show if it is activated.

Deactivating the lock function

b The lock function is cancelled when the

wash programme comes to an end. If
you want to deactivate the lock function
before the end of the programme, you
have to hold the start button down again
for at least 3 seconds. After 3 seconds,
the lock function indicator will disappear
from the display, and it will go into pause
status.

The ON/OFF button does not cancel

the lock function.

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WASH PROGRAMME PHASES AND POWER CUTS

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PROGRAMME

PHASES

On display models, when the programme is
running you can see which phase it is at on the
display, as well as how long there is to the end
of the programme. On non-display models the
phase the programme is at is shown by the
LEDs.

The active phases will appear successively at
the top of the display as the programme
progresses. The time remaining until the end of
the programme will also appear on the display.
It updates at regular intervals, but not minute by
minute.

Any option button can be selected provided the
wash phase in which it takes effect has not been
passed and when the programme accepts the
option.

Pressing the delay button during the wash has
no effect on the washing machine.

Pressing the start/pause button during the wash
activates the PAUSE function.

If you change the wash programme during
the wash using the selector, the PAUSE
function is activated and the programme is
cancelled.

If you need to add or remove a garment,
press the start/pause button and make sure
that the water level is not above the door
overflow level and that the temperature

Important

inside is not high. Press the start/pause
button again to restart the wash from the
same cycle phase it had stopped at.

POWER CUTS

If there is a power cut, when the electricity
comes back on the washing machine will
continue to run from where it left off (it has
several hours of memory). The same will happen
if the ON/OFF button is pressed.

Level the washing machine by adjusting the

feet to reduce the noise caused by spin-drying.

Try and wash clothes of different sizes in the
same wash programme to favour the distribution
of the clothes inside the drum during spin-drying.

All the models have a safety system for spin­drying that prevents spin-drying from being carried
out if the distribution of the clothes inside the
drum is too concentrated. This prevents the
appliance from vibrating too much.

If you find that the clothes are not properly wrung
out, try spin-drying them again after having
distributed the clothes more evenly in the drum.

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washing machine

After each wash, leave the door open
for a while to allow the air to circulate
freely inside the machine.

From time to time, depending on the
hardness of your water, it is
recommendable to run a full wash cycle
using a decalcifying product.

This will extend the life of your washing
machine.

The washing machine should be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply before any cleaning or
maintenance is carried out.

Important

CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

1

Clean the detergent dispenser whenever
there is any washing product residue left
inside.

maintenance and cleaning

MAINTENANCE

a Pull outwards on the handle and

press the blue lever with your finger
to remove the detergent dispenser
completely.

Use warm water and a brush to

clean the compartments.

b Also clean the additive

compartment siphon. To remove
it, pull the flap at the back out.
Once it has been cleaned, put it
back pressing down to make sure
that it fits right in. Put the dispenser
back into the washing machine.

A dirty or incorrectly fitted siphon
will prevent the additives from
being taken in and leave water
inside the compartment at the end
of the wash.

Important

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CLEANING THE ACCESSIBLE FILTER AND

2

THE OUTSIDE

CLEANING THE FILTER

Clean the accessible filter if the drain pump
is blocked by any foreign objects.

a

Open the kickplate cover with the aid of

a coin and by pulling gently on it.

b

Place a container under the drain pipe

to collect any water that comes out of
it.
Remove the drain pipe, place it on the
container and open the cover. Water will
start to come out.

c

When all the water has come out of the

machine, turn the filter several times until
it can be completely removed, by pulling
gently on it.

d

Remove the objects or fluff caught in the

filter or the drain pump.
Put the filter, the drain pipe and cover
back in place again.

maintenance and cleaning

We recommend that you clean the filter
at least once a year.
To avoid burns, do not carry out this
operation when the wash water is at a
temperature of over 30ºC.

Important

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

The outside of the washing machine should
be cleaned with warm soapy water or a gentle
cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning
products or solvents.
It should then be thoroughly dried with a soft
cloth.

When there have been spillages of
detergent or additives from the
dispenser onto the washing machine
cabinet, clean them up right away as
they are corrosive.

Important

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safety and troubleshooting

If you detect any problems with
your washing machine, you will
probably be able to rectify them
yourself by consulting the following
instructions.

If this is not the case, unplug the
appliance and contact the

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SERVICE.

Never open up the
appliance. There is no fuse
or similar component inside
that can be replaced by the
user.

Important

PROBLEMS

Why won’t the washing
machine start?

Indicator

FO1

FO2

CO3

FO4

FO5

.
.
.
.
.

F10

This may be due to the following:

The washing machine is not plugged into the mains or
there is no voltage in the mains supply.

The Start/Pause button has not been pressed.

When the washing machine door is not properly closed,
F04 appears on the display.
Check that the door has been closed properly.

Problems

No water coming in

Does not drain or spin-dry

Does not spin-dry

Does not start

Call the Technical Assistance Service

Why is the washing machine
vibrating or making too
much noise?

This may be due to the following:

The blocking and transport screws have not been
removed.

The washing machine has not been correctly levelled.

During spin-drying the motor makes a “whistling” noise
which is normal due to the mechanical action of the
motor itself.

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safety and troubleshooting

Why doesn’t the washing
machine take in water?

Why doesn’t the washing
machine drain or spin dry?

Why doesn’t the machine
spin-dry?

When there is no water coming in F01 will appear on
the display.

Indicator F01, no water coming in, this may be due to
a cut in the water supply, a tap turned off or a blocked
water inlet filter.

The possible solutions are as follows: wait for the water
supply to be reconnected, turn on the tap, or remove
the water inlet hose and clean the filter.

When F02 appears on the display.

The reasons for the F02 indicator may be the following:
washing machine drain pump blocked, building drainage
pipes blocked, or incorrect pump electrical connection.

Solution: if the pump is blocked, gain access to it as
described in section 2, maintaining and cleaning the
appliance.

When it does not spin-dry, C03 appears on the display.

This may be due to an uneven distribution of clothes
in the drum and may cause an excessive level of
vibrations.

Why can’t I see any water in
the drum during the wash?

The solution is to select a spin-drying programme.

This is due to the fact that the washing machine is provided
with a system which is able to adapt to the load and type
of fabrics, adjusting the levels of water and energy used,
in order to preserve the environment.
So, although the water level you can see through the hatch
may look low, there is no cause for concern as washing
and rinsing efficiency will still be optimum.

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safety and troubleshooting

Why is there still some water
in the dispenser?

Why can’t I open the hatch
immediately after the wash
has finished?

Other indications

This may be because the dispenser needs cleaning. This
simple operation is described in Maintaining and cleaning

the appliance.

1. Cleaning the detergent dispenser.

Washing machines today are provided with safety systems
for users. One of them is that the washing machine cannot
be opened until it is certain that the drum is quite still. This
is why the hatch cannot be opened for 2 minutes.

The washing machine can detect other indications.
When this happens a number of other indicators appear
on the display: F05, F06..., F10.

This information may be due to very different reasons.

Check if the problem is repeated and in this case call
the AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.

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eco-note

INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

environmental warnings

When your appliance is of no further use, it should
not be disposed of together with general domestic
waste.

It can be taken, free of charge, to a specific waste
collection centre, run by your local authority, or
dealers who provide this service.

Disposing of waste domestic appliances separately
means avoiding possible negative consequences
for the environment and health, derived from
incorrect disposal. This will enable the materials
in them to be treated and recycled, obtaining
important savings in energy and resources.

This appliance is not designed for use by physically, sensorially or mentally handicapped
people or people without experience or knowledge of it (including children), unless
they are supervised or instructed in the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be watched to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Important

To highlight the obligation of collaborating with
selective waste collection, the product is marked
with a symbol to warn against using traditional
containers for disposing of the appliance.

For further information, contact
your local authority or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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