BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
Please, read these instructions carefully before connecting and using the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. Repairing the
failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance is not
covered by the guarantee.
Water supply: Cold water only (unless
1.Removing the packaging and inspection
After unpacking, make sure that the washing
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machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer.
Check that the accessories and supplied parts are
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all present.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
If the appliance was exposed to the cold before
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delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
2.Remove the transport bolts
The washing machine is fitted with transport
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bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior
during transport. Before using the washing
machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts
are removed.
After their removal, cover the openings with the
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4 enclosed plastic caps.
3.Install the washing machine
You are advised not to install the appliance in a
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room where the temperature could drop to
below 0°C.
Given the weight of the appliance, attention must
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be paid to safety standards when it is being moved.
When positioning the appliance, make sure that
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the power cable is not kinked or compressed and
that it can be easily accessed if required.
Remove the protective film from the control
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panel (if available on your model).
Move the appliance without carrying it by the
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worktop.
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
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surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting
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on the floor and then check that the washing
machine is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”
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(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors),
place the appliance on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of
plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is
secured to the floor.
If the washing machine is installed on a carpeted
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floor, leave sufficient space between the
appliance and the floor to guarantee the free
circulation of air.
4.Water supply
Connect the water supply inlet hose in
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accordance with the regulations of your local
water company.
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Water tap: 3/4” threaded hose
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Water pressure
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(flow pressure): 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
Use only new hoses to connect the washing
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machine to the water supply. Used hoses must
not be used and should be discarded,
otherwise indicated on
the programme chart)
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5.Drain
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
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over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend
supplied.
If the washing machine is connected to an
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integrated drainage system, ensure the latter is
equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous
loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).
6.Electrical connections
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
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qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and current standard
safety regulations.
Voltage, power consumption and electrical
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protection data are supplied on the inside of the
appliance door.
The washing machine must be connected
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exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
connection in accordance with current
regulations. The washing machine must be
earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all
liability for possible damage to property or injury
to persons or pets deriving from failure to
observe the a/m directions.
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
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Before any maintenance on the washing machine
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disconnect it from the mains supply.
After installation, access to the mains plug or to
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disconnection from mains supply must be
ensured at all times via a double-pole switch.
Do not operate the washing machine if it has
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been damaged during transport. Inform the
After-Sales Service.
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
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by After-Sales Service.
Use the appliance only for domestic washing and
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for its intended applications.
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600 mm
Height: 850 mm
Depth: 600 mm
GB 2
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
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marked with the recycling symbol . Adhere
to local regulations when disposing of packaging
material.
2.Disposing of packaging and scrapping
old washing machines
The appliance is built from reusable materials. It
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must be disposed of in compliance with current
local waste disposal regulations.
Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues
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and cut off the power cable so that the washing
machine is made unusable.
This appliance is marked according to European
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Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance 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.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste
disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
3.Safety Instructions
The washing machine can only be used indoors.
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Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.
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If you want to place a dryer on top of your
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washing machine, first contact our After-Sales
Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is
possible. Placing a dryer on your washing
machine is only admitted by using an appropriate
stacking kit available through our After-Sales
Service or your specialist dealer.
Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not
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in use.
Turn off the tap when not in use.
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Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off
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the machine or disconnect it from the mains.
Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
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Children must not be allowed to play with the
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washing machine or to climb into the drum.
If necessary, the power cable may be replaced
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with an identical one obtained from our AfterSales Service. The power cable must only be
replaced by a qualified technician.
Lighters must not be left in pockets.
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For washer/dryer models
Do NOT dry items that have been washed or
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treated with chemical stain removers, cooking
oil, petroleum, acetone, alcohol, petrol, paraffin,
white spirit, wax.
Remove these substances by means of a hot wash
with abundant detergent before drying.
Do NOT dry items made from foam rubber,
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latex, raincoats, waterproof fabrics, rubber
airbeds, printed objects, clothes or pillows filled
with foam rubber. These materials could melt
and damage other items in the wash or damage
the appliance.
The use and quantities of detergent, softener and
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bleach must comply with the instructions
reported on the packaging.
Never dry unwashed items.
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• WARNING!!!
the cooling down phase. Consequently, never
switch off the dryer before the cycle has been
completed. Otherwise, the washing must be
taken out quickly and hung out to allow the heat
to dissipate.
4.Advice on saving energy
To achieve the best use of energy, water,
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detergent and time use the recommended
maximum load size.
Do not exceed the recommended dosages on
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the detergent packet.
The Eco Flap - a special system in the outlet -
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prevents detergent loss from the drum to avoid
detergent loss into the environment.
Use the “Pre-wash” programme for heavily
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soiled laundry only. Use a programme with no
“Pre-wash” cycle for slightly or normally soiled
items; You save on water, energy and time as a
result.
Before using the washing machine, treat laundry
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with a stain remover or soak dry stained items in
water so as to avoid having to use high
temperature wash programmes.
Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 95° C
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wash programme or a 40°C instead of a 60°C
wash programme.
Save energy and time by selecting a high spin
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speed to reduce the water content in laundry
before using a drying programme (for machines
with adjustable spin speed).
5.EC Declaration of Conformity
The appliance conforms to the following
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European Standards:
73/23/EEC Low voltage directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
93/68/EC CE Marking Directive .
The final part of a drying cycle is
GB 3
INSTALLATION
Remove the transport bolts
1.
Loosen the three or four bolts (A).
2.
Unscrew the bolts by hand.
3.
Take hold of the bolts and plastic spacers and
remove them. Keep the transport safety bolts for
possible future use.
4.
Close the holes with the plastic covers (supplied
with the documents).
ABA
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B
A
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TRANSPORT/HANDLING
Never lift the appliance by the worktop when transporting.
Unplug the appliance.
1.
Shut off the water tap.
2.
Check that the door and detergent dispenser are properly closed.
3.
Remove the water supply and drain hose from the domestic connection.
4.
Remove any water remaining in the hoses and the appliance (see “Removing The Filter/Draining
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Residual Water”).
Pry off the plastic covers with a screwdriver and remove them.
6.
Insert the transit screws following the removal procedure in reverse.
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GB 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
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Worktop
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Control panel
2.
Detergent drawer
3.
After-Sales Service sticker (inside door)
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Door
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Pump access behind plinth or cover (depending on the model)
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Adjustable feet
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DOOR
To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle (if available on your model) and pull the
door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a
short wash cycle without laundry.
Turn on the water supply tap.
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Close the door.
2.
Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser.
3.
Select and start a short programme (see separate “Programme Chart”).
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GB 5