CDA CI981 Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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CI981

Integrated Washer Dryer

8 + 6kg 1400 spin

Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:

3 Important information
5 - 6 Safety warnings
7 Recommendations
8 Before first use
10 Detergents and additives
11 Eco note and loading the appliance
12 Control panel and programmes
13 Programme table
14 Programme details
16 Starting a wash programme & features
21 Choice of detergent
22 Care and maintenance
23 Cleaning the filter
25 Detergent drawer
26 - 28 Practical (cleaning) information
29 Display and failure codes
30 Troubleshooting
32 Installation (including transit bolt information)
33 Levelling
34 Connecting to the mains water supply
34 Drainage connection
35 Electrical information
37 Fitting the appliance
38 Fitting the furniture door
41 Final installation checks
42 Technical specifications
42 International washing symbols
43 Energy eciency information

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Important

This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it is
intended, i.e. domestic use. Any other use could be dangerous and
may lead to premature failure of the appliance.

The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that
CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.

Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel. Do

not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance
itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by the manufacturer, or an authorised service centre or
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Appliance information:

Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.

Appliance Model
Serial Number

EU Declarations of Conformity:

This appliance meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives
with the corresponding harmonised standards which provide for CE
marking.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority
dierentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this
service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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Safety warnings

• If the plug or cord is damaged, do not connect the appliance to the

mains power supply. If the cord is damaged it should be replaced
by the manufacturer or appointed service agent in order to avoid a
hazard. If the appliance is damaged, contact your retailer.

• To remove the plug from the socket, pull on the body of the plug,

not the cable.

• Do not plug the appliance in to the mains power supply with wet or

damp hands, or when the sockets are wet or damp.

• Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.

• Never open the detergent drawer when a programme is running.

• Never force the appliance door open when a programme is running.

• Since the appliance can reach high temperatures while running, do

not touch the drain hose or drained water during draining.

• In case of any failure, first unplug the appliance and close the

water tap.

• Repair on this appliance should only be undertaken by suitably

qualified personnel.

• Keep the packing materials away from children to prevent risk

of injury.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep pets away from the appliance.

• The appliance should not be installed on carpeted surfaces as this

can block the air ventilation on the base.

• The appliance, particularly the door, may become very hot during

(and remain hot after) use. Please keep all children, pets etc. away.

• Do not install or use the appliance in wet rooms, rooms with high

humidity or near flammable substances (such as flammable or
caustic gases).

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Warnings

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

• Please read all the instructions before using the 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 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 porthole door.

• Do not use an extension lead or adaptor to connect your machine

to the mains supply.

• Follow the washing instructions recommended by the manufacturer

of the garment to be washed.

• Do not turn your 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.

• Never dry clothing or frabrics containing residues of setting lotions,

hairsprays, nail solvents or similar solutions. These items could form
flammable or harmful vapours.

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Important: Ensure that the transit bolts have been removed prior
to using the machine (see page 32).

Recommendations

• Residues of detergent or softener left in the detergent drawer for

long periods will dry and stick to the detergent drawer. To prevent
this put the detergent and softener into the detergent drawer just
before washing.

• It is recommended that the pre-wash programme should only be

used for very dirty clothes.

• Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity.

• When the machine is not in use, keep the water tap closed.

• The appliance is not intended for use by people (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of time,

unplug the appliance, close the water tap and leave the door ajar
to keep the inside of the machine dry and to prevent unpleasant
odours from developing.

• As a result of the quality control procedures during production, a

certain amount of water may remain in the appliance. This is normal
and does not signify a fault.

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

• This appliance should not be installed in locations where

the ambient temperature may fall below 0°C. Use in ambient
temperatures below 0°C may damage the machine.

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Before first use

When your 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 machine
before any wash programmes are run.

Prior to pre-cleaning you should ensure the transit bolts have been

removed.

• Select the Cotton programme, set it to 90ºC and add a normal dose

of detergent into the detergent dispenser.

• Press the “Start / Pause” button.

Preparing garments for washing

• 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 suitable

detergent.

• Wash white and coloured loads separately.

• We recommend that small garments are placed in a wash bag.

• We recommend using the delicate programmes for sensitive fabrics.

• Separate clothes according to their types (cotton, synthetic,

sensitive, woollen, etc.), required washing temperatures and level of
dirtiness.

• Since new coloured clothes may shed dye on the first wash, wash

them separately.

• Remove any metal pieces found on the items to be washed, for

example curtain hooks.

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• Fasten all zips and buttons.

• Turn garments, such as knitted fabrics, inside out.

• Before placing the clothes in the drum, make sure all the pockets

are empty. Any small objects may block the drain pump.

• We recommend loading the machine to its full capacity for best

water and energy eciency.

• Whenever possible, we recommend that you wash garments of

dierent sizes within the same wash programme. This improves the
washing action and also aids the correct distribution of the garments
in the drum when spin-drying, and the machine will therefore be
quieter.

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Detergents and
additives

Your machine’s detergent
dispenser has three sections as
shown in figure 1.
Add the required amount of
detergent and fabric softener
into the specific sections of the
detergent dispenser before
starting the wash programme.
Note: Compartment 1 (Prewash)
is not used with any programmes
on this model (the dispenser is
generic).

The detergent dispenser is designed to allow the use of liquid
detergents rather than adding them to the drum. You should only
insert liquid detergent into the main wash detergent compartment
and ensure that concentrated liquid detergent is diluted with an equal
quantity of water before use.

• Liquid detergent should not be used on programmes when using

the delay timer.

• Do not exceed the “MAX” level in the fabric softener section and

ensure that concentrated fabric softeners are diluted before use
for best washing results and to help prevent clogging.

• Remember that the amount of detergent to be used will always

depend on:

• The amount of clothes to be washed.

1

2

1 - Pre wash

2 - Main wash

- Fabric softener

/conditioner

Fig. 1

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• How heavily the clothes are soiled.

• The hardness of the water (Information on water hardness in your

area can be obtained from your local water board).

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

Eco note

The use of more detergent than necessary will not improve your
washing results. Many brands of detergent (and fabric softener/
conditioner) contain phosphates which escape sewage treatment
and can cause excessive algae growth in waterways. This in turn
can pollute drinking water and cause marine life ‘dead zones’
which are underwater environments deprived of oxygen that
are subsequently unable to support life. Please consider the
environment and try to source an environmentally friendly brand.

Loading the machine

- Open the door.

- Add the items to be washed (or dried) separately, ensuring they are

loaded evenly.

- When closing the door, ensure that no item is trapped between the

door and the door seal.

- Close the door securely, otherwise the programme will not start.

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Control panel

A Programme selector dial B Display
C Delay timer button D Temperature selection button
E Spin speed button F Dry level button
G On/o button H Start/pause button

Programmes

Fig. 2

A

B

C D E F

G

H

Fig. 3

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Programme listing

The table below shows the extra functions and temperatures available
for each wash programme.

Extra Rinse

Load(kg)

Features

30

40

40

20

40

30

40

40

40

Cold

Delay

60

Prewash

Softener/
Conditioner

800

800

1000

800

400

600

1200

800

1400

1400

1000

1400

1:07

1:19

1:13

1:00

0:12

0:31

4:28

1:00

1:07

1:00

2:20

1:48

2:40

0:15

1:45

Default temp
(°C)

Default time
(Hrs)

Default speed
(Rpm)

Cotton eco

Cotton intensive

Programme

Cotton

Ready to wear

Quick

Dry

Rinse and spin

Spin

Colours

Wool

Delicate

Mixed

Synthetic

Sport

Anti-allergy

Available option

Not available

8.0

4.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

1.0

2.0

2.5

8.0

8.0

8.0

2.0

4.0

Wash Dry

6.0

6.0

4.0

1.0

6.0

8.0

Cold 800

800

800

Programme details

Cotton eco

This program is more economical than a standard cotton programme
but may not be as eective on heavily soiled loads as the standard
cotton programme.

The programmes with weights quoted in the ‘Dry’ column have the
dry function available.

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Cotton

Standard cotton program with a long duration, adjustable
temperatures and intensive cleaning.

Quick

This programme is suited for light loads with light soiling and which
you would like to be cleaned quickly.

Colours

This programme is suited for coloured garments. The default
temperature is cold.

Rinse and spin

This programme rinses the load and then spins it.

Spin

This programme spins the load at the selected spin speed.

Cotton intensive

Cotton program with a long duration and intensive cleaning.

Wool

This programme is suited for woolen items that are clearly labelled as
machine washable. Select the appropriate temperature according to
the garment’s label(s). Also, ensure you use the correct detergents/
additives.

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Delicate

This programme is suited for delicate garments. The intensity of the
wash and drum rotation speed is gentler than other main cycles.

Mixed

This programme is suited for mixed fabric loads that require a more
intense cleaning cycle. Ensure label warnings on garments are
conformed to.

Synthetic

This programme is suited for slightly delicate garments and mixed
loads. The default temperature is 40°C.

Sport

This programme is suited for sportswear with a fair level of soiling.

Anti-allergy

This programme is suited for washing garments for people with
sensitive skin and/or allergies. It is also suitable for baby wear.

Ready to wear

This is a relatively quick wash and dry cycle designed for loads no
heavier than 1 kg. Lightweight synthetic clothes are recommended
only. Thick garments, such as towels, jeans etc. will aect the cycle
time. The drum detects load and moisture and prolongs the cycle time
accordingly.

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Dry

Customisable dry cycle. Load weight and moisture aects duration.
See page 18 for more information on dry levels. This function is
available with some wash cycles (see page 13).

IMPORTANT: NEVER DRY CLOTHING OR FABRICS CONTAINING
RESIDUES OF SETTING LOTIONS, HAIRSPRAYS, NAIL SOLVENTS
OR SIMILAR SOLUTIONS. THESE ITEMS COULD FORM
FLAMMABLE OR HARMFUL VAPOURS.

MyChoice

Press the ‘Spin speed button’ for approximately 3 seconds for the
machine to remember the cycle/setup of your choice (if you have
customised temperature, spin speed etc.). The default MyChoice
cycle is Cotton eco. Once you have created and/or saved a cycle as
per the above steps, this will be the MyChoice cycle thenceforth.

Starting a wash programme & features

• Turn the ‘Programme selector dial’ to the required programme.

• Select the required spin speed using the ‘Spin speed button’.

• Select the wash temperature (if a wash cycle) using the

‘Temperature selection button’.

• Select any required extra options, as detailed on the following

pages.

• Press the ‘Start / pause’ button. The lock symbol should illuminate if

the door has locked successfully.

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When a wash programme is in progress, the programme can be
paused by pressing the ‘Start / pause’ button at any time (unless key
lock is active - page 19). To resume the programme, press the ‘Start /
pause’ button again.

Programme selection

To select a programme, turn the ‘Programme selector dial’ to the
required programme, as detailed in the programme listing on page
13 and also on the detergent dispenser. The display will show the
programme duration.

Spin speed selection

Each selected programme has its own preset spin speed, as shown in
the programme listing on page 13.
If you press the ‘Spin speed button’ the currently set spin speed will
show on the display. You can reduce this or switch it o completely
if required by pressing the ‘Spin speed button’ a number of times. If
you miss the speed you want you can come back round to it again by
pressing a few more times.

Wash temperature selection

Each selected programme has its own preset wash temperature, as
shown in the programme listing on page 13.
If you press the ‘Temperature selection button’ the currently set
temperature will show on the display. You can change the wash
temperature if required (and available) by pressing the ‘Temperature
selection button’ a number of times. If you miss the temperature you
want you can come back round to it again by pressing a few more
times.

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Delay timer

A delay of up to 24 hours can be added to the end time in half hour
increments to allow the wash programme to finish at a convenient
time.

To set the delay timer:

• Press the ‘Delay timer button’ (written ‘start delay’).

• Pressing the ‘Delay timer button’ again increases the delay, up to

the maximum of 24 hours.

• Once the required time delay is shown on the display, the

programme will set after approximately three seconds delay.

Dry level

Press the dry level button (on dry cycles) the required number of times
to achieve the desired drying level (highlighted by display symbols):

Extra dry - The least energy ecient option, but ideal for when you
need to dry items quickly. This option has been selected when both
the below indicators are lit.

Normal dry - The standrad drying option.

Gentle dry - The most energy ecient option. This should be
used on loads that are mostly dry already after the spin cycle, delicate
garments that do not require intense drying or for when drying time is
not an issue.

Start / Pause

Press the ‘Start / pause button’ to start the selected wash programme

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running, the indicator light stays on. If this is pressed again while
the machine is running a programme the washer will pause and the
indicator light will flash.

Key lock

The lock function ensures that the programme will not be aected if
any buttons are pressed accidentally. Only the on/o button remains
active.
The lock function should be activated after the wash programme has
been selected.
To activate the key lock, press and hold ‘Temperature selection’ and
‘Spin speed’ buttons together for approximately three seconds.

To deactivate the key lock, press and hold ‘Temperature selection’
and ‘Spin speed’ buttons together again for approximately five
seconds.

Power cuts

• If there is a power cut, when the electricity comes back on the

washing programme will continue to run from where it stopped.

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EN60456 testing details

Energy label program settings:

1. “Cotton Eco + 60°C + Max speed”

The eco 60° cotton programme and dry only standard drying
programme are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and
they are the most ecient programmes in terms of combined energy
and water consumption. The actual water temperature may dier from
the declared cycle temperature.

Note: The wash cycle times that are quoted and shown by the LED

display, are intended as a guide only. Please note that factors external
to the machine, e.g. the temperature of your water supply, your
water pressure etc. can aect the time it takes for the wash cycle to
complete. Load weight and moisture content will aect the dry cycle
durations.

Notes accompanying EEI on page 43:

1 - The energy eciency class is from A (highest) to D (lowest).

2 - Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a 4 person
household, always using the dryer (200 cycles per year).

3 - Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a 4 person
household, never using the dryer (200 cycles per year).

4 - Washing performance class.

5 - Spin-drying eciency class from G (least) to A (most)

6 - The programme is suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
and is the most ecient in terms of combined energy and water
consumption. Actual water temperatures may vary slightly. Choose a
suitable detergent for best wash and energy results.

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Choice of detergent

Notes:

The delayed start option is not recommended when using liquid
detergent.

Refer to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions for the correct
amount to use.

Remember that modern detergents wash at lower temperatures than
the more traditional formulations do.

Detergent / Additive

Programme

Universal Colour Delicate Special Softener

Wool - - - L O

Synthetic L/P L/P L - O

Hygiene L/P L/P L - O

Cotton L/P L/P - - O

Mix L/P L/P - - O

Delicate - - L - O

Symbol Detergent / Additive Temperature Range (°C)

L Liquid 0 - 60

P Powder 40 - 90

O Optional -

- Not applicable -

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Care and maintenance

Before beginning any care or maintenance you should always
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, and also
turn o the water supply. If a programme has been run recently,
wait for the water in the appliance to cool down to prevent risk of
scalding.

Water inlet filters

There are filters on the tap side of the water inlet hose and at the end
of the water inlet valve. These filters prevent ingress of dirt or foreign
objects into the machine through the water supply. These filters
should be cleaned approximately once a year to ensure there is no
interruption in the water supply to the machine.

• Remove the water inlet hose.

• Remove the filter on the water inlet valve using pliers.

• Remove the filter on the tap end of the water inlet hose manually, as

well as the seal. Clean these.

• Clean the filters thoroughly using a brush.

• Replace the filters and seals carefully, in the same way as they were

removed.

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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Pump filter

The pump filter system helps to prevent the ingress of lint or foreign
objects into the drain pump, reducing the risk of damage. The pump
filter should be cleaned regularly, every two to three months at least.

To avoid injury, do not carry out this operation when the wash
water is at a temperature over 30ºC. Disconnect the appliance
from the power supply first.

To clean the filter (images on page 24):

• Unplug the appliance.

• Place a container under the filter to collect the flow of remaining

water from the machine.

• Loosen the filter cover by turning it slowly anti-clockwise until the

remaining water has drained away.

• When all the water has drained out of the machine, turn the filter

cover several times until the filter can be completely removed.

• Remove any objects caught in the filter and the housing.

• Clean the filter under running water.

• Refit the filter by turning it clockwise. Ensure the filter is properly

fitted.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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Fig. 8 Fig. 9

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

Fig. 12 Fig. 13

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Detergent drawer

Detergents may cause residue build
up in the detergent drawer and the
drawer housing over time. The drawer
should be cleaned regularly to remove
these residues. We also recommend you
leave the appliance door and dispenser
drawer open for a while after each wash.
This will ventilate the areas and help to
dry them out, helping to prevent midlew
and mould forming. Only do this if practical to do so and take care

around open doors. Warn others in the property of the hazard.

To remove the drawer:

• Pull the drawer out gently until it stops.

• To remove the drawer, press down on the blue syphon lid inside the

drawer and remove from the housing, as shown in figure 4.

• Wash the drawer and syphon lid using warm water and a brush,

ensuring all compartments are clean.

• Dry the drawer thoroughly and replace the syphon lid properly.

• Remove the residues from the drawer housing without letting them

fall into the machine.

• Replace the detergent drawer inside the housing, reversing the

steps above.

Please note - A dirty syphon will prevent the detergents from being
taken in and leave water inside the detergent drawer compartments
at the end of the wash.

Fig. 14

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Cleaning the machine exterior

The exterior 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 dried thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Please note - wipe any detergent spills immediately to minimise the
risk of damage to the machine exterior.

The drum

Do not leave metal objects such as coins inside the drum, as these
can cause the formation of rust stains.
To remove rust stains, use a chlorine free cleaner and follow the
manufacturer’s warnings for the cleaner.
Never use abrasive products, such as scourers, to remove rust stains.

Limescale removal

If proprietary limescale removers are required, follow the
manufacturer’s warnings for the limescale remover.

Please note - Limescale removers contain acids which may aect the
colour in clothes, as well as damaging the appliance.

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Practical information

Alcoholic beverages: The stain should first be washed with cold

water, then wiped with glycerine and water and be rinsed with water
mixed with vinegar.
Shoe Polish: The stain should be slightly scratched without ruining the
cloth, rubbed with detergent and rinsed. In case it is not eliminated, it
should be rubbed with 1 part of pure alcohol (96 degrees) mixed in 2
parts of water and then washed with lukewarm water.
Tea and coee: Stretch the stained area of your cloth on the top of
a container and pour through water as hot as the type of cloth can
endure. If the type of cloth is suitable, wash it with lye.
Chocolate and cocoa: Soak the item in cold water and rub with soap
or detergent, wash it in the highest temperature that the type of cloth
can endure. If there is still a stain left, wipe with oxygenated water (in
proportion of 3%).
Tomato paste: After scraping the dried pieces without ruining the
cloth, leave in cold water for about 30 minutes and wash by rubbing
with detergent.
Meat/soup/egg: Eliminate the dried stain residues and wipe with a
sponge or soft cloth dampened with cold water. Rub with detergent
and wash with diluted lye.
Grease and oil stains: First wipe the residues. Rub the stain with
detergent and then wash with lukewarm soapy water.
Mustard: First apply glycerine to the stained area. Rub with detergent
and then wash. If the stain still does not disappear, wipe with alcohol
(On synthetic and coloured cloth, a mixture of 1 part alcohol, 2 parts
water should be used).
Blood stain: Soak the item in cold water for 30 minutes. If the stain
still does not disappear, soak in a mixture of water and ammonia (3

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table-spoons of ammonia in 4 litres of water) for 30 minutes.
Cream, ice-cream and milk: Soak the item in cold water and rub the
stained area with detergent. If the stain has still not disappeared,
apply diluted lye on the fabric. (Do not use lye on coloured clothes.)
Mould: Mould stains should be cleaned as soon as possible. The
stain should be washed with detergent, and if it does not disappear, it
should be wiped with oxygenated water (in proportion of 3%).
Ink: Hold the stained area under cold water and wait until the inky
water completely runs o. Then rub with lemon juice and detergent
diluted in water, wash after waiting for 5 minutes.
Fruit: Stretch the stained area of the item on the top of a container
and pour cold water on it. Do not pour hot water on the stain. Wipe
with cold water and apply glycerine. Wait for 1-2 hours and rinse after
wiping with a few drops of white vinegar.
Grass stain: Rub the stained part with detergent. If the type of fabric
is suitable for use of lye, wash it with lye. Rub your woollen items with
alcohol. (For colour, use a mixture of 1 part pure alcohol and 2 parts of
water).
Oil Paint: The stain should be eliminated before it dries by applying
thinner on it. Then it should be rubbed with detergent and washed.
Burnt stain: If your cloth is suitable for use of lye, you can add lye
into your washing water. For woollens, a cloth damped in oxygenated
water should be covered on the stain and it should be ironed with a
dry cloth on it. It should be washed after rinsing well.

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Display and failure codes

Your machine is equipped with diagnostic systems which monitor
wash progress and will intervene to protect the machine in the event
of a fault.

Should any of the above potential solutions not resolve the fault;

• Unplug the machine.

• Close the water tap.

• Contact CDA Customer Care.

Fault code Cause Potential solution

Door is not closed
properly

Water injection
problem

Overtime whilst
draining

Water overflow

Other

Restart cycle after the door is closed. Switch appliance
o and on if necessary. Check no clothes are blocking
the door.

Check if water pressure is too low or high.
Straighten the inlet hose.
Check if the inlet valve filter is blocked (page 22-23).

Check if the drain hose is blocked.

Restart the appliance.

Restart the appliance and try again. If this code still
shows please contact CDA Customer Care to arrange a
service visit. Contact details are on the rear cover of this
manual.

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Troubleshooting

All repairs which must be done on the machine should only be
performed by authorised service agents. When a repair is required for
your machine or you are unable to eliminate the failure with the help
of the information given below:

• Unplug the machine.

• Close the water tap.

• Contact CDA Customer Care.

Fault Probable cause Methods of elimination

The machine will not
start.

It is unplugged. Insert the plug into the socket.

The fuse is damaged. Replace the fuse.

There is a fault with the power
supply.

Check the power supply.

The washer door is not properly
closed.

Close the washer door.

“Start / Pause” button has not
been pressed.

Press the “Start / Pause” button.

The machine does
not fill with water.

Start / Pause” button has not
been pressed.

Press the “Start / Pause” button.

Water tap is not turned on. Turn on the water tap.

Water pressure too low. Check water pressure.

The inlet hose is kinked. Check the inlet hose.

Water supply failure. Check the water supply.

Programme knob not set
correctly.

Set the programme knob correctly.

Washer door not properly closed Close the washer door properly.

Inlet hose filter is blocked. Unblock the inlet hose filter.

The machine is
draining while being
filled.

The height of drain hose is below
80cm.

Install drain hose at specified height of
80-100cm.

The drain hose is in water. Ensure the drain hose end is not

immersed in water.

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Fault Probable cause Methods of elimination

The machine does
not drain water.

The drain hose is obstructed or
bent.

Check the drain hose.

The pump filter is obstructed. Clean the pump filter.

The drain hose is above 100cm. Install drain hose at specified height of

80-100cm.

The machine is
vibrating.

Not all transit bolts have been
removed.

Remove all the transit bolts.

The machine is located on an
uneven surface or is not levelled.

Ensure the machine is located on an even
surface and is correctly levelled.

There is only a small load in the
machine.

This is not indicative of a fault.

The machine is overloaded, or
badly loaded.

Do not exceed the load capacity, and
ensure the clothes are loaded evenly.

The machine is leaning on a solid
object.

Ensure the machine is installed away from
other objects.

The machine stops
before completing its
wash cycle.

Water or electricity failure. Check the power and water supplies.

Operation stops for a
period of time.

Machine gives an error message. Check display codes.

Machine is in a soaking cycle. Press the “Start / Pause” button again to

cancel it. Consider a drain cycle.

Excessive foam in
the drum.

The detergent is not a low
foaming type.

Check if the detergent is suitable.

Excessive amount of detergent
used.

Reduce amount of detergent used.

Washing time has
changed
automatically.

The washing programme duration
has been changed.

This is not a fault and is a feature of the
machine.

The machine fails to
spin.

Unbalanced load. Add more clothes or try running the spin

cycle again.

Drying time has
changed
automatically.

The dry programme duration has
been changed.

This is not a fault and is a feature of the
machine. The machine detects load
and moisture content and adjusts itself
accordingly.

Machine is not drying Heater has failed or thermal over-

load has been activated.

Leave appliance, o, to cool for a while
before trying again. If still not drying per­formance, contact CDA Customer Care.

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Installation

This install is to be carried out by a minimum of two competent
personnel. Always wear adequate PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) such as gloves and safety boots and familiarise
yourself with your environment’s hazards.

Transit bolts, located at the rear of
the appliance, must be removed
prior to using the appliance to
prevent damage. There are four in
total.

• Remove the back cover from the machine.

• Loosen the transit bolts using a suitable spanner by turning them
anti-clockwise and then remove them.

• Remove the bolts and plastic spacers that were retained by the
transit bolts.

• Cover the bolt holes with the plastic plugs supplied.

Do not throw the transit bolts or plastic spacers away. If you need
to move the machine after installation you should first replace the
transit bolts and spacers.

Do not install your machine on rugs or similar surfaces.
For your machine to work quietly and without any vibration, it should
be installed on a flat, non-slippery and solid surface.

The machine must be positioned on a solid support, such as the bare

Fig. 15

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floor or a well-fitting riser, ensuring the machine is unable to fall when
subjected to the typical vibrations generated by a machine.

The machine must not be fitted near heat sources, nor near
combustible materials such as coal or gas. Ensure that the power cord
is not trapped in any way.

Levelling

To reduce the noise from the
machine and to prevent unnecessary
movement during use, ensure the
machine is level, using the adjustable
feet.

First, fix and level the rear feet. When
they are properly fixed, secure the
metal locknut tightly against the underside of the machine.

• Put the machine into its required position.

• Then level the front feet in the same way as the rear feet.

Please note: Raising the machine too high can aect the stability
of the appliance.

Do not use wooden blocks, packaging or any similar means to
stabilise the appliance. Use only a flat, solid surface and the
appliance’s feet.

Fig. 16

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Connecting to the mains water supply

• Fit the seal included in the hose packing at the end of the water

inlet hose on the tap side.

• Connect the water inlet hose to a 3/4” BSP water tap. Then securely

tighten the connecting nut by hand.

• After connections are completed, check there are no leaks from the

connection joints by turning on your tap completely.

For your machine to work properly, the mains water pressure must
be between 0.05 and 1MPa (0.1 - 10 bar).

Drainage connection

• It is recommended that you have a fixed drainage outlet 80 to 100

cm from the floor (Fig. 17).

• Avoid the drain hose being too tight, kinked or restricted.

• The water outlet can either be connected to a water drain or to a

sink outlet spigot (ensure the spigot is cut/opened). This connection
should be a minimum of 80cm and a maximum of 100cm from the
floor. The drain hose should be no longer than 4m in length to
ensure good performance from the machine.

• After connecting the water supply, check to ensure there are no

leaks.

min
80 cm

max

100 cm

Fig. 17

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The drain hose must be securely fastened to the outlet to prevent
any risk of the drain hose becoming detached and causing
flooding.

Once the appliance is connected to the water supply and the drain
connection, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not
folded, twisted, crushed or elongated by stretching when moving the
appliance into position.

Electrical information

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13 Amp
fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.

2. Fit a replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the
fuse cover.

3. Replace fuse cover.

Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position.

Fig. 18

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How to connect an alternative plug

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be
cut o and disposed of safely to prevent the risk of electric shock. A
suitable alternative plug of at least 13 Amp rating to BS 1363 should
be used.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:-

• The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected

to the terminal which is marked with the letter (E) or by the Earth
symbol or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter (N), or coloured BLACK.

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter (L) or coloured RED.

If in doubt regarding the electrical connection of this appliance, consult a
qualified electrician. Do not shorten the supply cable, the appliance may
require removing for servicing.

N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible place.

The plug must be used with a specially earthed socket of 13 amperes.
If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by
an authorised electrician.

Appliance electrical rating: 1900W

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Fitting the appliance

Position the fitting template on the door accordingly so that you can
mark it based on the cupboard and machine height (see page 38).

600m m

825m m

5 m m

595m m

152. 5m m

17.5 mm

580m m

6

5

Fitting
template

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

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Fitting the furniture (decor) door

The machine is supplied with a fitting template that aligns with the top
of the décor door and has arrows cut out of it that point toward the
door top. NOTE: If this template is aligned with the top of the décor
door, the resultant position will align the décor door top with the top of
the machine fascia.

The required height of the door top edge above the fascia panel,
and hence the gap between décor door and worktop, can only
be determined by the fitter after the final height adjustment of the
machine has been determined. The final positioning of the template
is therefore at the discretion of the fitter. The furniture door should
be fitted to the casing of the machine using the hinges supplied. Any
osets should be accounted for.

CHECK THAT THE DECOR DOOR ALIGNS PROPERLY BEFORE
DRILLING THE HINGE HOLES. RE-MARK IF NECESSARY.

16 - 22m m

12 mm

35 mm

12 mm

2m m

Hinge holes - dependant

upon which side your door

will be hinged.

Fig. 21

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Drill the hinge and catch holes as per the diagram on the bottom
of page 38. The sides that these holes shall need to be drilled will
depend upon the style of the decor door and the side that you wish
for it to be hinged upon. It is not uncommon for décor doors to have
these holes already drilled, particularly when they are reversible.

Fix the magnetic catch assembly receivers (Fig. 23, page 40) to the
front of the machine and the catch plates (CP in Fig. 22, page 40) to
the furniture door.

Provided all is properly aligned, fit the decor door (Fig. 24, page 40).

40

CP

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

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Final installation checks

Run a quick test cycle to make sure the appliance fills, turns, drains
etc. with no issues. If you encounter any issues, ensure that the install
is as close to the below images as possible, depending on the install.
Ensure that no hoses are kinked, water is on and sink spigots are cut,
if applicable.

800mm - 1000mm

Power
outlet

Waste

Waste

200mm minimum
bend radius from
valve. Ensure the
inlet hose is free
from kinks.

Water
supply

Valve

Cut/open
spigot

Waste

Water
supply

Valve

200mm minimum
bend radius from
valve. Ensure the
inlet hose is free
from kinks.

150mm min.

800mm - 1000mm

Washing machine

Drain

Inlet hose

Inlet hose

hose

Drain
hose

Power
outlet

Washing machine

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Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg) 8

Recommended loading (kg) See ‘Programme List’ (page 13)

Height (cm) 82.5

Width (cm) 59.5

Depth (cm) 56.5

Technical specifications

International washing symbols

Wash up to 90 °C Wash up to 60 °C Wash up to 30 °C Do not wash in a

washing machine

Washing

temperature

Do not wash in a

washing machine

Lukewarm iron Medium hot iron

Hot iron Do not iron Do not tumble

dry

Hang to dry

Drip dry Dry flat Do not bleach Handy to bleach

All of these are dry cleaning symbols. The letters are to instruct the
cleaner what type of solvent to be used.
Garments bearing these symbols should not be washed in your
machine unless the label says otherwise.

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E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the
right to change specifications without prior notice.

8kg

6kg

1400 rpm

A

5.44kwh/Cycle

152 L/cycle

1088kWh /annual

30400L /annual

1 kWh /annua

12800L /annual

A

A

Cotton ECO

0.94kwh /cycle

64L/cycle

44%

310min

4.50kwh /cycle

88L/cycle

0%

340min

0.5W

1.0W

54dB (A)

78dB (A)

62dB (A)

Washing Capacity

Drying Capacity

Spin Speed

Energy efficiency class

Energy consumption of per cycle

(to wash and dry a full capacity wash load at 60°C)

Water consumption of per cycle(Total)

Annual energy consumption(Using the dryer)

Annual water consumption(Using the dryer)

Annua

l energy consumption(Never Using the dryer)

Annual water consumption(Never Using the dryer)

Washing performance class

Spin- drying efficiency class

Standard washing cycle

Energy consumption of the Cotton ECO 60°C at full load(Washing)

Water consumption of the Cotton ECO 60° C at full load(Washing)

Remaining moisture content of the Cotton ECO 60°C at full load(Washing)

Programme duration of Cotton ECO 60° C at full load(Washing)

Energy consumption of the Dry at full load(Drying)

Water consumption of the Dry at full load(Drying)

Remaining moisture content of t

he Dry at full load(Drying)

Programme duration of Dry at full load(Drying)

Power consumption of off - mode

Power consumption of Left on -mode

Noise level of washing

Noise level of spinning

Noise level of drying

1

1

2

1

2

1

3

1

3

1

4

1

5

1

6

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