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SAFETY INFORMATION1.
Conditions of use
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications
such as:
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Farm houses
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By clients in serviced apartments,
holiday apartments and residential
type environments.
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before installing
and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints
and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure that
all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure
that they remain with the appliance if it
is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and safety.
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify this
product in anyway.
During high temperature wash
program the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using the appliance.
Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts etc in a washing
bag or pillow case as it is possible for
such items to slip down between the
tub and the inner drum.
Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener and detergent. Damage
to the fabric or appliance can occur if
you overfill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (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.
Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn
off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.
1.2 INSTALLATION
This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service
Centre.
All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious damage
can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See
relevant section in the user manual.
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After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.
If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified plumber.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
1.3 USE
This appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used for
purposes other than those for which it
was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed
to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains
such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products
should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the
fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
Never use the washing machine if the
power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the
washing machine is accessible.
1.4 CHILD SAFETY
This washing machine is not intended
for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
The packaging components (e.g.
plastic film, polystyrene) can be
dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out
of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum.
1.5 CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
When you activate this device, you
cannot close the door. This prevents
children or pets to be locked in the
drum.
To activate this device, rotate the
button (WITHOUT pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate
the button anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION2.
2 1
Worktop
1
Detergent/Softener Dispenser
2
Control Panel
3
Door Handle
4
3
5
Door
5
4
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15
13
Level Adjustment Feet (Front)
6
6
11
7
Mains Cable
7
Water Inlet Hose
8
Water Drain Hose
9
Hose Support (2pcs)
10
11
Transit Bolts (3pcs)
Level Adjustment Feet (Back)
12
Child Safety Device
13
Rating Label
14
Drain Pump Filter
15
ACCESSORIES
9
1011
8
12
Plastic Caps
To close the holes on
the rear side of the
cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Hose Guide
To connect the drain
hose on the edge of a
sink.
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CONTROL PANEL3.
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1
On/Off Button
2
Program Knob
3
Temperature Touchpad
4
Spin Selection Touchpad
5
Adjust Time Touchpad
6
Delay Start Touchpad
7
Display
3.1 On/Off Button
On/Off button is used to turn On
and turn Off your washing machine.
3.2 Program Knob
Turn this knob to set a program.
The related program indicator
comes on. The buzzer sounds.
(See page 10)
3.3 Temperature Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the wash
temperature if you want your laundry
to be washed at a temperature
different from the one proposed by
the washing machine (symbol “ ”
corresponds to cold wash).
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Rinse Plus Touchpad
9
Prewash Touchpad
10
Easy Iron Touchpad
11
Vapour Touchpad
12
Start/Pause Touchpad
13
Child Lock Option (See Page 18)
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3.4 Spin Selection Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to
be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine.
No Spin
No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increase the
number of rinses.
Rinse Hold
By selecting this option the water of
the last rinse is not emptied out and
the drum turns regularly to prevent
the laundry creases.
The door is still locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
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The door stays locked with
the water in the drum. To
continue the cycle you must
press (Start/Pause).
Night Cycle
By selecting this option, the
machine will not drain the water of
the last rinse to avoid wrinkling the
laundry. All spinning phases are
suppressed.
This washing cycle is very quiet,
and can be selected at night or
other appropriate times.
The door stays locked with
the water in the drum. To
continue the cycle you must
press (Start/Pause).
3.5 Adjust Time Touchpad
This option allows you to reduce
washing time.
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
decrease or return to default
washing time.
This option will adjust the number
of rinse according to selected
washing time.
3.6 Delay Start Touchpad
This option makes it possible to
delay the start of the program by
30 min, 60 min or 90 min and
then by every hour from 2 to 20
hours.
The delay you have selected is
indicated on the display. The end
time will increase in order to show
you the selected delay.
You must select this option after
you have set the program and
before you press the Start/Pause
button.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time
press Start/Pause touchpad to put
the machine in pause mode. Add
laundry, close the door and press
Start/Pause touchpad again.
You can cancel the delay time at
any moment, by pressing ‘Delay
Start’ touchpad repeatedly till the
display shows delay time ‘ ’, then
press the Start/Pause touchpad.
3.7 Display
CDA
BE
A
Digital Number;
will tell you:
-
Washing cycle time.
-
Delay start time.
-
The alarm codes. Refer to the
chapter “Troubleshooting” for
their description.
-
The level of the Time Manager
( ).
Washing Phase icon
B
C
Delay Start icon
D
Child Lock icon
Door Lock icon
E
-
It is on, you cannot open the
door.
-
It is off, you can open the door.
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3.8 Rinse Plus Touchpad
This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to
detergents, and in areas where the
water is very soft.
Press it to add rinsing phases to a
program.
The indicator of this option comes
on.
3.9 Prewash Touchpad
Select this option if you wish your
laundry to be pre-washed before
the main wash. Use this option for
heavy soil.
The indicator of this option comes
on.
When you set this function, put
the detergent into the “ ”
compartment. (Refer page 14-15)
This function increases the
program duration.
3.10 Easy Iron Touchpad
When selecting this option the
laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid creasing. In this
way ironing is easier.
The indicator of this option comes
on.
3.11 Vapour Touchpad
Select this option to add
approximately 45 minutes of
tumbling in vapour during the
wash cycle. Vapour helps open
fabric fibers up to allow laundry
additives to release tough stains.
The indicator of this option comes
on.
NOTE:
Vapour may not necessarily be
visible inside the drum during a
vapour wash cycle. Vapour is
created below the drum and
allowed to naturally rise into the
clothes.
Vapour may not be present
during the entire vapour wash
cycle.
Vapour function is more
effective with half load.
At the end of the Vapour cycle
the clothes will be warmer,
softer and detached from the
drum.
If Vapour option is selected,
rinse temperatures will be
elevated.
During a vapour cycle you
may notice vapour exiting
from the drain hose of the
washing machine, this is
normal and there is no
cause for alarm.
3.12 Start/Pause Touchpad
To start the selected program,
press the ‘Start/Pause’.
To interrupt a program which is
running, press the ‘Start/Pause’
to pause the machine.
To restart the program from the
point at which it was interrupted,
press the ‘Start/Pause’ again.
If you have chosen a delayed
start, after pressing ‘Start/Pause’
the machine will begin the
countdown.
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3.13
Buzzer Sounds
The buzzer sounds operate when:
The program is completed.
The appliance has a malfunction.
If you want to disable the buzzer
sound (except for event of
appliance malfunction),
“Rinse +” and “Vapour” touchpads
at the same time for 3 seconds,
and listen for ‘BEEP, BEEP’.
To return to default configuration
press these 2 touchpads at the
same time for 3 seconds, and listen
for ‘BEEPS’.
press
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3.14 Programs + Options
Program;
Temperature
Cottons;
90 °C to
cold water)
(
Mixed;
60 °C to
(
cold water)
Delicates;
40 °C to
cold water)
(
Quick 18;
30 °C
Spin
Rinse
Energy
Saver
2)
60 °C
,
40 °C
Type of load; Max. weight
of load (dry clothes)
White and coloured cotton
with heavy level of soil;
max. load ;
EWF12932, EWF12932S : 9 kg
EWF12832, EWF12832S : 8 kg
Synthetic or mixed
fabric items with
normal level of soil;
max. load 4 kg.
Delicate fabrics as
acrylics, viscose,
polyester items with
normal soil;
max. load 4 kg
Synthetic and mixed
fabric items. Light soil
and items to freshen
up;
max. load 1.5 kg
To spin the laundry and
drain the water in the drum;
max. load ;
EWF12932, EWF12932S : 9 kg
EWF12832, EWF12832S : 8 kg
To rinse and spin the
laundry;
max. load ;
EWF12932, EWF12932S : 9 kg
EWF12832, EWF12832S : 8 kg
White and fast colourfast,
cotton with normal soil. Set
this program to have a good
washing results and decrease
the energy consumption. The
time of the washing program
is extended;
max. load ;
EWF12932, EWF12932S : 9 kg
EWF12832, EWF12832S : 8 kg
Cycle
description
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Long spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Wash
-
Rinses
-
Short spin
-
Drain
Spin phase
-
Three
rinses with
softener
Spin phase
-
- Wash
- Rinses
- Long spin
Options can be
combined
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle,
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +, Vapour
Adjust Time, Delay Start
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle,
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +, Vapour
Adjust Time, Delay Start
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle,
Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour
Adjust Time, Delay Start
Spin Reduction
- 800 to 400 rpm
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Delay Start
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin,
Delay Start
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Delay Start
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold,
Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour
Adjust Time, Delay Start
1)
,
1)
,
1)
,
1)
,
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Program;
Temperature
Baby Wear;
40 °C to
(
cold water)
Bedding
60 °C to
cold water)
(
Wool;
40 °C to
(
cold water)
Refresh
Cottons
Refresh
Mixed
Type of load; Max. weight of
load (dry clothes)
Baby cotton clothes and
delicate knitting items
with normal soil;
max. load 4 kg
Special program for one
synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on;
max. load 3 kg.
Specially tested program for
woollen garments bearing the
‘Pure new wool, non-shrink,
machine washable’ label;
max. load 2 kg.
Vapour program for White and
coloured cotton. This cycle
removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry;
max. load 1.5 kg.
Vapour program for synthetic
or mixed fabric items. This
cycle removes odours and
helps to dewrinkle the laundry;
max. load 1.5 kg.
Cycle
description
- Wash
- Rinses
- Short spin
- Wash
- Rinses
- Long spin
- Wash
- Rinses
- Short spin
-
Clothes
tumble in
vapour
-
Clothes
tumble in
vapour
Options can be
combined
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle,
Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour
1)
, Delay Start
Spin Reduction
- 800 to 400 rpm
No Spin,
1)
Vapour
Spin Reduction: 1200 to 400 rpm,
No Spin, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle,
, Adjust Time, Delay Start
Delay Start
Delay Start
Delay Start
1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
2) Energy Saver program with 60 °C option selected is recommended for a full load of normally soiled cottons,
and is the water and energy rating label program.
WOOLMARK CERTIFICATE
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of machine washable wool products provided
that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment
label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine.
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BEFORE FIRST USE4.
DAILY USE5.
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
Turn the water tap on.
1.
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
2.
Put 2 litres of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,
3.
without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing
residue from the drum and tub then
start the machine.
5.1 4 Steps Start Up Guide
Step 1 - Setting A Program For Washing
2
Press the On/Off button to turn on
1.
the washing machine.
Turn the program selector dial
2.
to the required program.
-
The relevant light will light up.
-
The buzzer will sound.
-
The selector dial can be
turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
1
3
4
5
-
Once you selected a wash
program, the program selected
will stay at that position for the
whole of the wash.
-
The display shows the level of
the Time Manager, the
program duration and the
indicators of the phases of the
program.
3.
If you want your laundry to be spun
or use temperature different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine,
pess the Spin ‘ ’ and the temperature ‘ ’ touchpads repeatedly to
change the spin speed and
temperature.
Press the option touchpads, if you
4.
want your laundry to be washed
with special functions.
Different functions can be combined
which is dependent on the program
selected.
Step 2 - Loading The Laundry
Before loading the laundry, please
1.
make sure:
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that no metal
objects are left in the laundry
(e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).
Make sure that you wash lint
collectors separately from lint
producers.
Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers.
Tie any belts or long tapes.
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When these touchpads are pressed,
the corresponding pilot lights come
on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.
If you want to reduce washing time,
5.
press the ‘Adjust Time ’ touchpad
repeatedly to reduce washing time.
If you want
washing program
Start ’ touchpad repeatedly to
choose your washing machine delay
time.
Open the door by carefully pulling
2.
the door handle outwards.
Check and remove objects (if
there are any) that could be
trapped in the fold.
to delay the start of the
, press the ‘Delay
Wash bras, pantyhose and
other delicates in a mesh
laundry bag, which you can
purchase from your
supermarket.
3.
Place the laundry in the drum,
one item at a time, shaking them
out as much as possible.
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Make sure that no laundry
4.
remains between the seal and
the door.
Step 3 - Using Detergent And Additives
1.
Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Model: EWF12932, EWF12932S
Close the door.
5.
Powder or liquid detergent.
1
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
-
Compartment ‘MAIN WASH’
This compartment is used for
detergent on all programs.
Detergeant flap
Flap for powder or liquid
detergent.
-
Compartment ‘PREWASH’
This compartment is only used
for detergent when a Prewash
is selected.
Compartment ‘SOFTENER’
This compartment is used for
fabric conditioner and starching
agent.
2
Position down :
Position down :
for liquid
for liquid
detergent.
detergent.
Position up :
Position up :
for powder
for powder
detergent
detergent
(factory setting).
(factory setting).
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Model: EWF12832, EWF12832S
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
-
Compartment ‘MAIN WASH’
This compartment is used for
detergent on all programs.
Detergeant flap
Flap for powder or liquid
detergent.
-
Compartment ‘PREWASH’
This compartment is only used
for detergent when a Prewash
is selected.
Compartment ‘SOFTENER’
This compartment is used for
fabric conditioner and starching
agent.
Powder or liquid detergent.
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3
Position down :
Position down :
for liquid
for liquid
detergent.
detergent.
Position up :
Position up :
for powder
for powder
detergent
detergent
(factory setting).
(factory setting).
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When you use the liquid
detergent:
Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
Do not put more liquid than the
maximum level.
Do not set the PREWASH phase.
Do not set the DELAY START.
-
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2.
Measure Out The Detergent And The Fabric Softener
-
Pull out the dispenser drawer
until it stops.
-
Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into
the main wash compartment
( ) and, if you wish to carry
out the “Prewash” phase,
pour it into the compartment
marked .
-
If required, pour fabric softener
into the compartment marked
(the amount used must not
exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer).
If you use thick softeners it
is recommended to dilute
with water.
-
Close the drawer gently.
After washing cycle
finish, residues of
detergent, softener and
water may remain in the
dispenser.
It is recommended to
clean the dispenser
regularly to remove any
residue.
Step 4 - Starting a program
To start a program, press the
Start/Pause ( ) touchpad, the
corresponding pilot light will stop
flashing and a default program
duration will be displayed on the
screen.
After approx. 15 minutes
from the start of a program:
The appliance will automatically
adjust the selected program
duration according to the type
and size of the load.
-
The display will show adjusted
program duration.
ATTENTION !
If you turn the program selector
dial to another program when the
machine is working, the message
“ ” will appear on the
display to indicate a wrong
selection. The machine will not
perform the new selected
program.
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5.2 Interruption Of A Program
To pause press Start/ Pause.
The indicator will start flashing.
Press the Start/Pause again.
The program will continue.
5.3 Changing A Program
Changing a running program is possible
only by switching off the appliance.
Press the ‘On/Off’ button to cancel
the program and to turn off the
appliance.
Press the ‘On/Off’ button again to start
the appliance. Now, you can set a new
washing program.
The appliance will not drain the
water.
5.4 Changing The Options
It is possible to change only some option
after the program has started.
Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The
1.
indicator will start flashing.
Change the options.2.
Press Start/Pause again. The program
3.
will continue.
5.5 Opening The Door
While a program or the Delay Start is
operating, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator ‘ ’.
First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing
the “Start/Pause” touchpad. Wait until the
door lock indicator ‘ ’ goes off, then the
door can be opened.
If the door lock indicator ‘ ’ does not
disappear, this means that the machine is
already heating and the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door or the drum is
turning. In this case the door CAN NOT be
opened.
If you can not open the door but you need to open it you have to switch
the machine off by pressing the
‘On/Off’ button to deactivate the
appliance. After about 5 minutes the
door can be opened.
CAUTION!
Pay attention to the water
level and water temperature.
5.6 At The End Of The Program
-
The appliance stops automatically.
-
The acoustic signal will operate.
-
The display will show ‘ ’.
-
The indicator of the touchpad
Start/Pause goes off.
-
The door lock indicator ‘ ’
goes off.
-
Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the
drum is empty.
-
Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
-
Turn off the water tap.
At the end of the program the
time remaining can suddenly
decrease from 7 minutes or less
to 0 due to the overestimated
total program time during the
load sensing phase. In some
cases (with perfectly balanced
load) the program time can be
shorter than the time estimated
after the load sensing phase is
completed. This is a normal
behavior of the machine and
not a cause for concern as it
does not compromise its
performance.
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5.7
When The Washing Program
Is Completed, But There Is
Water In The Drum
-
The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
-
The door lock indicator ‘ ’ is on.
The door stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1.
Set the “Spin” program.
If necessary, decrease the spin
2.
speed.
3.
Press the touchpad Start/Pause.
The appliance will drain the water
and spin.
4.
When the program is completed
and the door lock indicator ‘ ’
goes off, you can open the door.
5.
Press the ‘On/Off’ button to
deactivate the appliance.
5.8
AUTO Stand-by Option
The AUTO Stand-by option
automatically deactivates the
appliance to decrease the energy
consumption when:
You do not press any buttons
for 5 minutes before you press
“Start/Pause”.
Press the “On/Off” button to
activate the appliance again.
After 5 minutes from the end of
the washing program.
Press the “On/Off” button to
activate the appliance again.
Turn the program knob to set a new
cycle.
5.9 Child Lock Feature
Your appliance is provided with
CHILD SAFETY LOCK which
permits you to leave the appliance
unsupervised with the door closed
without having to worry that children
might be injured by or cause
damage to the appliance.
Set this option before pressing the
Start/Pause and after having
selected the required wash program.
This function remains enabled even
after the appliance is switched off.
Setting Child Lock option:
To activate the function, press
“Prewash” and “Rinse +”
touchpads at the same time until
the display shows the symbol .
To deactivate the function, press
“Prewash” and “Rinse +”
touchpads at the same time until
the symbol goes off.
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WASHING HINTS6.
6.1 Sorting The Laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on
each garment label and the
manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
6.2 Temperatures
For normally soiled white
cottons and linen
90°C
(e.g. teacloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...).
For normally soiled,
colourfast garments (e.g.
shirts, night dresses,
60°C
pyjamas....) in linen, cotton
50°C
or synthetic fibres and for
40°C
lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g.underwear).
For delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres
30°C
and woollens bearing the
Cold
label pure new wool,
machine washable,
non-shrink.
6.3 Before Loading The
Laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the
first wash; they should therefore be
washed separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie
any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before
washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care.
Remove hooks or tie them up in a
bag or a net.
6.4 Maximum Loads
Recommended loads are indicated
in the program charts. General
rules:
Cotton, linen:
Synthetics:
Delicate
fabrics and
woollens:
Washing a maximum load makes
the most efficient use of water and
energy. For heavily soiled laundry,
reduce the load size.
drum full but not
too tightly packed;
drum no more
than half full;
drum no more
than one third full.
6.5 Removing Stains
Stubborn stains may not be
removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold
water. For dried stains, soak
overnight in water with a special
detergent then rub in the soap and
water.
Oil based paint: moisten with
benzine stain remover, lay the
garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a
soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot
water or a rust removing product
used in cold water. Be careful with
rust stains which are not recent
since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and
the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach,
rinse well (whites and fast
coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with
bleach (whites and fast coloureds
only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten
with acetone (*), lay the garment on
a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone (*)
as above, then treat stains with
methylated spirits. Remove any
residual marks from white fabrics
with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and
detergent, rinse and treat with
acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with
acetone (*), then with acetic acid;
treat any residual marks on white
fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain
remover, methylated spirits or
benzine, then rub with detergent
paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial
silk.
6.6 Detergents and Additives
Good washing results also depend
on the choice of detergent and use
of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the
environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents
contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend
on the type of fabric (delicates,
woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,
washing temperature and degree of
soiling.
Only low suds Front load washer
detergents should be used in
this appliance:
powder detergents for all types
of fabric,
powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (60 °C max) and woollens,
liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash program
(60 °C max) for all types of fabric,
or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives
must be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash
program.
Pour liquid detergent into the
dispenser drawer compartment
marked ‘ ’ just before starting
the program.
If using concentrated powder
or liquid detergents, a program
without PREWASH must be
selected.
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Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the
compartment marked ‘ ’ before
starting the wash program.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to
use and do not exceed the MAX
mark in the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Do not spray stain pre-treatment
products (e.g. Preen) on or near
the machine, as it can attack
plastic materials reducing its
life.
6.7 Quantity Of Detergent To Be
Used
The type and quantity of detergent
will depend on the type of fabric,
load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in
so-called “degrees” of hardness.
Information on hardness of the
water in your area can be obtained
from the relevant water supply
company, or from your local
authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
you are washing a small load,
the laundry is lightly soiled,
large amounts of foam form
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best
way to treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Max. wash
temperature
95 °C
Delicate wash
Bleaching
Ironing
Dry cleaning
DryingFlatTumble dryDO NOT
max. 200 °C
Dry cleaning in
all solvents
Max. wash
temperature
60 °C
Bleach in cold waterDO NOT bleach
Hot iron
On the line
Max. wash
temperature
40 °C
Warm iron
max. 150 °C
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113
On clothes
hanger
Max. wash
temperature
30 °C
Lukewarm iron
max. 110 °C
Dry cleaning in
petrol, pure alcohol
and R 113
Hand wash
High
temperature
Low
temperature
DO NOT iron
DO NOT
wash at all
DO NOT
dry clean
tumble dry
CARE AND CLEANING8.
WARNING!
You must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity
supply, before you can carry out
any cleaning or maintenance work.
8.1 External Cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap
and warm water. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.
8.2 Descaling
The water we use normally
contains lime. It is a good idea to
periodically use a water softening
powder in the machine.
Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the
softening powder manufacturer's
instructions.
This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.
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8.3 After Each Wash
Leave the door open for a while.
This helps to prevent mould and
stagnant smells forming inside the
appliance. Keeping the door open
after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.
8.4 Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature
washes it is possible to get a build
up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a
maintenance wash be performed
on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
The drum should be empty of
laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash
program.
Use a normal measure of
detergent, must be a powder
with biological properties.
8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser
Drawer
The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing
the catch downwards and by
pulling it out. Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any traces of
accumulated powder.
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3
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess
Having removed the drawer, use a
small brush to clean the recess,
ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper
and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the
rinse program without any clothes
in the drum.
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8.7 Cleaning The Pump
Regularly examine the drain pump
and make sure that it is clean.
Clean the pump if:
The appliance does not drain the
water.
The drum cannot turn.
The appliance makes an unusual
noise because of the blockage of
the drain pump.
The display shows an alarm code
because of the problem with
water drain.
WARNING!
1. Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while
the appliance operates. Do
not clean the drain pump if
the water in the appliance is
hot. The water must be cold
before you clean the drain
pump.
To clean the drain pump:
1.
Open the drain pump door.
1
squeeze
the legs
on both
sides
2
pull out
3.
Place a suitable water container
below the recess of the drain pump
to collect the water that flows out.
Press the two levers and pull
forward the drainage duct to let the
water flow out.
2.
Pull the flap down, then squeeze
the legs on both sides of the cover
together and pull out (as picture).
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4. When the container is full of water, put the
drainage duct back again and empty the
container. Do step 3 again and again until no
more water flows out from the drain pump.
5. Push back the drainage duct and turn the
filter anti-clockwise to remove it.
1
2
7.
Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not
occur, contact the service centre.
8.
Clean the filter under the water tap.
9.
Put the filter back in the pump into
the special guides. Make sure that
you tighten correctly the filter to
prevent leakages.
6. Remove fluff and objects from the pump
(if there is any).
10.
Put the flap back and close the
drain pump door.
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8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
If your water is very hard or
contains traces of lime deposit, the
water inlet filter may become
clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean
it from time to time.
To clean the water inlet filters:
1.
Close the water tap.
2.
Remove the water inlet hose from
the water tap.
3.
Clean the filter in the inlet hose
with a stiff brush.
Install again the inlet hose.
6.
Make sure that the couplings are
tight to prevent leakages.
7. Open the water tap.
8.9 The Dangers Of Freezing
If the machine is exposed to
temperatures below 0°C, certain
precautions should be taken.
Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Turn off the water tap.1.
2. Unscrew the inlet hose.
3. Put a bowl below the recess of
the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.
Remove the drain hose from the
4.
rear support and unhook it from
sink or spigot.
Put the ends of the drain and
inlet hose in a container. Let the
water flow out of the hoses.
4.
Remove the inlet hose behind
the appliance.
5.
Clean the filter in the valve with
a stiff brush or a towel.
45°
5. When no more water flows,
install the inlet hose and the
drain hose again.
Make sure that the
temperature is more than 0
°C before you use the
appliance again.
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TROUBLESHOOTING9.
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved
easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please
carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red
Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. Once the
problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the program. If after
all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The washing
machine does
not start:
The machine
does not fill the
water:
The machine fills
then empties
immediately:
The machine
does not empty
and/or does not
spin:
The door has not been
closed. (Error code: )
The plug is not properly
inserted in the power socket.
There is no power at the
socket.
The Start/Pause button has
not been pressed.
The delay start has been
selected.
The Main supply is unstable.
(If appears in the
display.)
The water tap is closed.
(Error code: )
The inlet hose is squashed or
kinked. (Error code: )
The filter in the inlet hose is
blocked. (Error code: )
The door is not properly
closed. (Error code: )
The end of the drain hose is
too low. (Error code: )
The drain hose is squashed
or kinked. (Error code: )
The drain pump is clogged.
(Error code: )
The option “Rinse Hold” or
“No Spin” has been
selected.
The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
Close the door firmly.
Insert the plug into the power
socket.
Please check your domestic
electrical installation.
Press the Start/Pause button.
If the laundry are to be washed
immediately, cancel the delay start.
Wait until the main supply is
stable and the appliance
automatically starts operating.
Open the water tap.
Check the inlet hose
connection.
Clean the water inlet hose
filter.
Close the door firmly.
Refer to relevant paragraph in
“water drainage” section.
Check the drain hose
connection.
Clean the drain filter.
Press Start/Pause to drain the
water.
Slelect spin program.
Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry manually.
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MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
Too much detergent or unsuitable
detergent (creates too much foam)
has been used.
There is water
on the floor:
Check whether there are any leaks
from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is
not always easy to see this as the
water runs down the hose; check to
see if it is damp.
The drain hose is damaged.Change it with a new one.
Too little detergent or unsuitable
detergent has been used.
Unsatisfactory
washing
results:
Stubborn stains have not been
treated prior to washing.
The correct temperature was not
selected.
Excessive laundry load.Reduce load.
The program is still running.Wait until the end of
The door lock has not been released.
The door will
not open:
There is water in the drum.Select ‘Spin’ program to
This problem may be caused by a
failure of the appliance.
The transit bolts and packing have
not been removed.
The support feet have not been
The machine
vibrates or is
noisy:
adjusted.
The laundry is not evenly distributed
in the drum.
There is very little laundry in the drum.
Unstable floors eg. wooden floors.Refer to relevant paragraph
Detergent over dose.
Cycle time
longer than
Machine unbalance.
displayed:
Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
Check the water inlet hose
connection.
Increase the detergent
quantity or use another one.
Use commercial products
to treat the stubborn stains.
Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.
washing cycle.
Wait about 5 minutes.
empty out the water.
Contact the Service. If you
need to open the door,
please read carefully
“Emergency door opening”.
on next page.
Check the correct
installation of the appliance.
Check the correct levelling
of the appliance.
Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry manually.
Load more laundry.
in “Positioning” section.
Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
Redistribute laundry manually
in the drum and start the spin
phase again. Refer to relevant
paragraph in “Positioning”
section.
MalfunctionPossible causeSolution
The electronic unbalance detection
device has cut in because the
laundry is not evenly distributed in
Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry
manually.
the drum. The laundry is
redistributed by reverse rotation of
Spinning starts
late or the
machine does
not spin:
the drum.
This may happen several times
before the unbalance disappears
and normal spinning can resume. If,
after 10 minutes, the laundry is still
not evenly distributed in the drum,
the machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load manually
and select the spin program.
Machine not installed properly.Make sure the levelling of the
appliance is correct. Refer to
“Installation”.
The machine
makes an
unusual noise:
Transit bolts or packaging
not removed.
The load may be too small.
Make sure that the packaging
and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to “Unpacking”.
Add more laundry in the
drum.
No water is
visible in the
drum:
Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little water
without affecting performance.
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Emergency Door Opening
In case of power failure or appliance failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing
programe continues, when the power is restored. If the door remains locked in case of
failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock feature.
Before opening the door:
WARNING!
Make sure that the water temperature and the laundry are not hot. Wait till they cool
down, if necessary.
WARNING!
Make sure that the drum is not rotating. Wait till the drum stops rotating, if necessary.
WARNING!
Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. Proceed with an
emergency drain, if necessary (refer to “Care and cleaning” chapter).
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TECHNICAL DATA10.
To open the door, proceed as follows:
1. Press the button to switch the
appliance off.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
3. Open the filter flap.
4. Keep the emergency unlock trigger
(red object) pulled downward and, at
the same time, open the appliance
5. Take out the laundry.
6. Close the filter flap.
door.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact
our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of
the model, serial number and purchase date of your
machine: the Service Centre will require this information.