Electrolux EWF14742 User Manual

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EWF14742 WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2

CONTROL PANEL

3

BEFORE FIRST USE

4

DAILY USE

5

WASHING HINTS

6

INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS

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CARE AND CLEANING

8

TROUBLESHOOTING

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TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................... 2810

INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 2911

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS .................................................................................... 3112

WARRANTY............................................................................................................... 3213

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When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.

Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips.
Environmental information.

Subject to change without notice.

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1.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

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Worktop

1

Detergent/Softener Dispenser

2

Control Panel

3

Door Handle

4

5

Door

Level Adjustment Feet (Front)

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3
2

4

5

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7

8

9

10

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12

ACCESSORIES

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9

11

8

10

12

Mains Cable

Water Inlet Hose

Water Drain Hose

Hose Support

Transit Bolts
Back Feet

Plastic caps

Child Safety Device

13

Rating Plate

14

15

Drain Pump Filter

15

13

14

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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Program Selector Knob

2

Spin Selection Touchpad

3

Temperature Touchpad

4

Adjust Time Touchpad

5

Delay Start Touchpad

6

Display

3.1 Program Selector Knob

Turn this knob to select a program.
The washing machine will propose
a temperature and automatically
select the spin value provided for
the program you have chosen.
(See page 9)

The selector knob can be turned
either clockwise or anticlockwise.

Position “ ” to reset program/
switching OFF the machine.

At the end of the program the
selector dial must be turned to
position “ ”, to switch the
machine off.

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7

Rinse Plus Touchpad

8

Prewash Touchpad

9

Easy Iron Touchpad

10

Vapour Touchpad

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Start/Pause Touchpad

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Child Lock Option (See page 16)

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3.2 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 increases 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 creasing.

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The door is still locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.

The door stays locked with the water
in the drum. To continue the cycle you
must press (Start/Pause).

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).

3.4 Adjust Time Touchpad

This option allows you to adjust
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.

3.5 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 touchpad.

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.

3.6 Display

B E

A

Digital Number;
will show:

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.

3.7 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.

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3.8 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 13-14)

This function increases the
program duration.

3.9 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.

3.10 Vapour Touchpad

Select this option to add
approximately 15-40 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.

3.11 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.

3.12

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 ‘BEEP’.

press

3.13 Programs + Options

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Program;
Temperature

Cottons;
90 °C to

Mixed;
60 °C to

Delicates;
40 °C to

Quick 18;
30 °C

Spin

Type of load;
Max. weight of load

White and coloured
cotton with heavy level
of soil;
max. load 7 kg.

Synthetic or mixed
fabric items with
normal level of soil;
max. load 3.5 kg.

Delicate fabrics as
acrylics, viscose,
polyester items with
normal soil;
max. load 3.5 kg

Synthetic and mixed
fabric items. Light soil
and items to freshen
up;
max. load 1.5 kg

To spin the laundry
and to drain the water
in the drum;
max. load 7 kg.

Cycle
description

- Wash

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Wash

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Wash

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Wash

- Rinses

- Short spin

-

Drain

-

Spin phase

Options can be
combined

Spin Reduction

- 1400 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,
Vapour

1)

, Adjust Time,

Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 1000 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,

Vapour

1)

, Adjust Time,

Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 1000 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold

Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour

1)

Adjust Time, Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 800 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold
Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 1400 to 400 rpm

- No Spin
Delay Start

,

Rinse

To rinse and spin the
laundry;
max. load 7 kg.

Three

­rinses with
softener
Spin phase

-

Spin Reduction

- 1400 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold
Delay Start

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Program;
Temperature

Energy
Saver

2)

60 °C

,

40 °C

Hand Wash;
40 °C to

Wool;
40 °C to

Refresh
Mixed

Refresh
Cottons

Type of load;
Max. weight of load

White and 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 7 kg.

Machine washable woollen,
hand washable woollen and
delicate fabrics with hand
washing ‘ ’ care symbol;
max. load 2 kg.

Specially tested program for
woollen garments bearing the
‘Pure new woollen, non-shrink,
machine washable’ label;
max. load 2 kg.

Vapour program for synthetic or
mixed fabric items. This cycle
removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry;
max. load 1.5 kg.

Vapour program for White and
coloured cotton. This cycle
removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry; max. load

1.5 kg.

Cycle
description

- Wash

- Rinses

- Long spin

- Wash

- Rinses

- Short spin

- Wash

- Rinses

- Short spin

-

Clothes
tumble in
vapour

-

Clothes
tumble in
vapour

Options can be
combined

Spin Reduction

- 1400 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold

Prewash, Rinse +,
Vapour

1)

, Adjust Time,

Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 1000 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold

Delay Start

Spin Reduction

- 1000 to 400 rpm

- No Spin

- Rinse Hold
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. M30000111

BEFORE FIRST USE4.

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.

DAILY USE5.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
Turn the water tap on.

5.1 Four Steps Start Up Guide

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Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,

3.
without any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue from
the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure
of detergent into the dispenser drawer
and start the machine.

Step 1 - Setting A Program For Washing

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1

Turn the program selector dial to the

1.

required program.

-

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise.

-

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.

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2.

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.

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Press the option touchpads, if you

3.

want your laundry to be washed
with special functions.

Different functions can be combined
which is dependent on the program
selected.

When these touchpads are pressed,
the corresponding pilot lights come
on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.

Step 2 - Loading The Laundry

1.

Before loading the laundry,
please make sure:

Empty pockets.

Tie the cords.

If you want to reduce washing

4.

time, press the ‘Adjust Time ’
touchpad repeatedly to reduce
washing time.

If you want

the washing program

to delay the start of

, press the
‘Delay Start ’ touchpad
repeatedly to choose your
washing machine delay time.

Underwired bras must NOT be
machine washed.

Open the door by carefully pulling

2.

the door handle outwards.

Fasten buttons.

Close zippers.

Check and remove objects (if
there are any) that could be
trapped in the fold.

3.

Place the laundry in the drum,
one item at a time, shaking them
out as much as possible.

Make sure that no laundry

4.

remains between the seal and
the door.

Close the door.

5.

Step 3 - Using Detergent And Additives

1.

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

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Powder or liquid detergent.

1

2

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.

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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 ( ).

-

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).

-

Close the drawer gently.

Step 4 - Starting A Program

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.

To start a
program, press
the Start/Pause
( ) touchpad,

ATTENTION!

If you turn the program selector dial
to another program when the
machine is working, the red
Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3
times and 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 resetting it.

1.

Turn the program selector knob to the
position ‘ ’ to cancel the program
and to turn off the appliance.

2.

Turn the program selector knob to the
new program position and set the new
option, then press ‘Start/Pause’
touchpad again.

The appliance will not drain the
water.

5.4 Changing The Options

It is possible to change only some options
after the program has started.

Press the Start/Pause touchpad. 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 turning the
program selector knob to the position
‘ ’ 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 Start/Pause
touchpad 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 Start/Pause touchpad.
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.

turn the program selector knob
to the position ‘ ’ 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.

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.

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.

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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’

Not enough washing powder
causes:

the washload to turn grey,
greasy clothes.

Too much washing powder causes:

sudsing,
reduced washing effect,
inadequate rinsing.

Use less detergent if:

you are washing a small load,
the laundry is lightly soiled,
large amounts of foam form

during washing.

instructions on quantities to use.

INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS7.

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best
way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

Delicate wash

Max. wash

temperature

95 °C

Max. wash

temperature

60 °C

Max. wash

temperature

40 °C

Max. wash

temperature

30 °C

Hand wash

DO NOT

wash at all

Bleaching

Ironing

Dry cleaning

Drying

Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach

Hot iron

max. 200 °C

Dry cleaning in all

solvents

Flat Tumble dry

Warm iron

max. 150 °C

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

On the line

petrol, pure alcohol

On clothes

hanger

Lukewarm iron

max. 110 °C

Dry cleaning in

and R 113

High
temperature

Low
temperature

DO NOT iron

DO NOT dry

clean

DO NOT

tumble dry

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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.

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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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.

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To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.

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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.

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.

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.

To clean the drain pump:

1. Open the drain pump door.

2. Pull the flap down.

3. Put a container below the recess

of the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.

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4. Press the two levers and pull
forward the drainage duct to
let the water flow out.

5. When the container is full of
water, put the drainage duct
back again and empty the
container. Do steps 4 and 5
again and again until no more
water flows out from the drain
pump.

6. Pull back the drainage duct
and turn the filter to remove it.

7. Remove fluff and objects from
the pump (if there are any).

8. Make sure that the impeller of
the pump can turn. If this does
not occur, contact the service
centre.

9. Clean the filter under the water
tap.

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10. Put the filter back in the pump
into the special guides. Make
sure that you tighten correctly
the filter to prevent leakages.

11. Put the flap back and close
the drain pump door.

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4.

Remove the inlet hose behind
the appliance.

5.

Clean the filter in the valve with
a stiff brush or a towel.

6. Install again the inlet hose.
Make sure that the couplings
are tight to prevent leakages.

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.

45°

7. Open the water tap.

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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. Remove the drain hose from the
rear support and unhook it from
sink or spigot.

4. Pull forward the drainage duct
and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let
water drain out.

5. Screw the water inlet hose back
on and reposition the drain hose
and drainage duct.

When you intend to start the
machine up again, make sure that
the room temperature is above 0°C.

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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 touchpad to restart the
program. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

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 touchpad
has not been pressed.

The delay start has been
selected.

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
touchpad.

If the laundry are to be
washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

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.

Disable the option
‘Rinse Hold’ or ‘No Spin’

Slelect spin program.

Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry
manually.

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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

There is water
on the floor:

Unsatisfactory
washing
results:

The door will
not open:

The machine
vibrates or is
noisy:

Cycle time
longer than
displayed:

Too much detergent or
unsuitable detergent (creates too

Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.

much foam) has been used.

Check whether there are any
leaks from one of the inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose

connection.
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.

Stubborn stains have not been
treated prior to washing.

The correct temperature was not
selected.

Increase the detergent

quantity or use another one.

Use commercial products

to treat the stubborn stains.

Check if you have selected

the correct temperature.

Excessive laundry load. Reduce load.

The program is still running. Wait until the end of

washing cycle.

The door lock has not been

Wait about 5 minutes.
released.

There is water in the drum. Select ‘Spin’ program to

empty out the water.

The transit bolts and packing
have not been removed.

The support feet have not
been adjusted.

The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.

Check the correct

installation of the appliance.

Check the correct levelling

of the appliance.

Pause the machine and

redistribute laundry

manually.

There is very little laundry in the

Load more laundry.
drum.

Unstable floors eg. wooden
floors.

Detergent over dose.

Refer to relevant paragraph

in “Positioning” section.

Reduce the detergent

quantity or use another one.

Machine unbalance.

Redistribute laundry manually

in the drum and start the spin

phase again. Refer to relevant

paragraph in “Positioning”

section.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The electronic unbalance
detection device has cut in
because the laundry is not

Pause the machine and
redistribute laundry
manually.

evenly distributed in the drum.

The laundry is redistributed by

Spinning starts
late or the
machine does
not spin:

reverse rotation of 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.

Make sure that the packaging
and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to
‘Installation’.

The load may be too small.

Add more laundry in the
drum.

Machines based on modern

No water is
visible in the
drum:

technology operate very
economically using very little
water without affecting
performance.

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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.

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TECHNICAL DATA10.

Dimensions

(Width / Height / Depth)

Power supply

(Voltage / Frequency)

Total power absorbed

Minimum fuse protection 10 A

Water supply pressure

(Maximum / Minimum)

Maximum load

Spin speed

(Maximum / Minimum)

59.6 X 84.8 X 66.5 cm

220-240 V/50 Hz

0.8 MPa / 0.05 MPa

Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Quick 18
Spin
Rinse
Energy Server
Hand Wash
Wool
Refresh Mixed
Refresh Cottons

1400 rpm / 400 rpm

2200 W

7 Kg

3.5 Kg

3.5 Kg

1.5 Kg
7 Kg
7 Kg
7 Kg
2 Kg
2 Kg

1.5 Kg

1.5 Kg

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INSTALLATION11 .

11.1 Positioning

It is important that your washing
machine stands firm and level
on the floor to ensure correct
operation.

That the appliance must not be
installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the
washing machine door is restricted.

Use a spirit level on the top and
side of the washing machine to
check the levels.

If you do not have a spirit level, as a
guide use the edge of a door frame,
cupboard or bench to check that
the washing machine is level.

Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust
the level. A correct adjustment of
the appliance level prevents the
vibration, noise and the movement
of the appliance when in operation.

When the washing machine is
levelled, try to rock it from corner
to corner. If it does rock, adjust the
legs again until it is levelled and
does not rock.

Never place cardboard, wood or
similar materials under the machine
to compensate for any unevenness
in the floor.

Install the machine on a flat hard
floor. Make sure that air circulation
around the machine is not
impeded by carpets, rugs etc.

Check that the machine does not
touch the wall or cupboard units.

11.2 Water Inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a
tap with 3/4” BSP thread.

Use the hose supplied with the
washing machine. DO NOT USE
OLD HOSES.

The other end of the inlet hose
which connects to the machine
can be turned in any direction.

Simply loosen the fitting, rotate
the hose and retighten the fitting,
making sure there are no water
leaks.

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The inlet hose must not be
lengthened. If it is too short and
you do not wish to move the tap,
you will have to purchase a new,
longer hose specially designed for
this type of use.

90 cm

60 cm

11.3 Water Drainage

The end of the drain hose can be
positioned in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink
using the plastic hose guide
supplied with the machine.

In this case, make sure the end
cannot come unhooked when the
machine is emptying.

This could be done by tying it to
the tap with a piece of string or
attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This
branch must be above the trap so
that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a
height of not less than 60 cm and
not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must
always be ventilated, i.e. the
inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside
diameter of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be
kinked. Run it along the floor; only
the part near the drainage point
must be raised.

For the correct functioning of the
machine the drain hose must
remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top
part of back side of the appliance.

11.4 Electrical Connection

This machine is designed to
operate on a 220-240 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

“An incorrect power supply
may void your warranty.”

Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum
load required (2.2 kW), also taking
into account any other appliances
in use.

CAUTION!
Connect the machine to

an earthed socket outlet.

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.

Should the appliance power
supply cable need to be replaced,
this shall be carried out by our
Service Centre.

When the appliance is installed
the power supply cable must be
easily accessible.

If this appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable
device must be positioned so that
it is not subject to splashing or
ingress of moisture.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS12.

12.1 Packaging Materials 12.3 Ecological Hints

The materials marked with
the symbol are
recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be
recycled by disposing of them
properly in appropriate collection
containers.

12.2 Old Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for
your old appliance. Help to keep
your country tidy!

The symbol on the product
or on its packaging indicates that
this product may not be treated
as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.

For more detailed information
about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city
office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the
product.

To save water, energy and to
help protect the environment, we
recommend that you follow these
tips:

Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewashing in
order to save detergent, water
and time (the environment is
protected too!).

The machine works more
economically if it is fully loaded.

With adequate pre-treatment,
stains and limited soiling can
be removed; the laundry can
then be washed at a lower
temperature.

Measure out detergent
according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling
and the quantity of laundry
being washed.

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