ZANUSSI ZWG6145 User Manual

User

Manual

Notice

d’utilisation

Washing

Machine

Lave-linge

ZWG 6125 ZWG 6145 ZWG 6165

Thank you for selecting our appliance

We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

Content

Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Detergent dispenser drawer - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - -6 Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11 Washing Hints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12 Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14 Operating Sequence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15

Care and cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -18 What to do if... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Technical data- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Consumption values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Installation instruction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 Environmental concerns - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

Safety information

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.

General safety

● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

attempt to modify this product in any way.

● During high temperature wash programmes

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.

● 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.

● Only use the advised quantities of fabric

softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

● 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.

● 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.

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.

● 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.

● If the appliance is installed in a location

subject to frost, please read the «dangers of freezing» chapter.

● Any plumbing work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

● Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

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.

● Make sure that children or pets do not climb

into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates special feature.

To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If

To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.

necessary use a coin.

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.

Description of the appliance

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Door opening handle

Drain pump

Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Wash

Fabric Softener

Control panel

60°

30°

40°

Fijne weefsels

Délicats

Katoen

Coton

40°

30°

60°

40°

Synthetische

Synthétique

1200

900

700

500

Centrifugeren

Essorage

2 4 5

Weken

Trempage

Gordijnen

Rideaux

Mini

Jeans

Laine

30°

40°

Wol

40°

Handwas

Lavage à la main

95°

30°

40°

30°

Infos

Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the different buttons and the programme progress display will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given in this table.

Programme selector dial and

On/Off switch

Spin reduction button

Rinse Hold

● The programme selector dial allows to select a programme

and/or to switch the machine on/off «O». It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

● Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you

want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine or to select «Rinse Hold» option.

● The relevant light will light up.

Zuinig

Eco

Supersnel

Rapide

Opties

Option

Voorwas

Prélavage

Antikreuk

Repassage facile

Extra spoelen

Rinçage plus

Deur vergrendeld

Porte verrouillée

Start/Pauze

Marche/Arrêt

Startuitstel

Départ différé

9 10

Option button Economy (Eco)

Quick (Rapide)

● By means of this button, you can select only one of the

following options: ECONOMY or QUICK.

● The relevant light will light up.

Prewash button (Prélavage)

● By means of this button, the machine performs a prewash

phase.

Easy Iron button (Repassage

Facile)

Extra Rinse button (Rinçage plus)

Display

Start/Pause button (Marche/Arret)

Light Door (Porte verrouillé)

Delay Start buttons (Départ différé)

● Selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun

to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.

● By means of this button, the machine performs some

additional rinses.

● The display shows the following information: duration of the

selected programme, delayed start, incorrect option selection, alarm codes and end of programme.

● This button allows to start the selected programme; the

corresponding green pilot light stops flashing.

● This button interrupts also a programme which is running, the

corresponding green pilot light starts to flash.

● This light illuminates when the appliance is working (after

having pressed button

8) and indicates that the door is

locked.

● By means of this buttons, the wash programme can be

delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours .

Deur vergrendeld

Porte verrouillée

Functions

Rinse hold

By selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out the water, please read the chapter «At the end of the programme».

Economy

Only for cottons and synthetics items lightly or normally soiled at a temperature of 40°C or higher. The washing time will be prolonged and the washing temperature will be reduced.

Quick

Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry which needs only freshening up. We recommend you to reduce the fabrics loading.

Prewash

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for Delicate fabrics the water is only drained.

Extra Rinse

The machine performs some additional rinses during the washing cycle. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.

Door pilot light

After having pressed the button 8, this light illuminates and stays on.

The light DOOR indicates when the door can be opened:

● light on: the door is locked and cannot be

opened. The appliance is working.

● light off: the door can be opened.

The washing programme has finished.

Easy Iron

Selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses depending on the fabrics.

Programme table

Programme/

Temperature

COTTON

95° - 60°

COTTON

60° - 40° - 30°

SYNTHETICS

60° - 40° - 30°

DELICATES

40° - 30°

HANDWASH

40° - 30° - COLD

Type of laundry Options

White and coloured cotton (heavily soiled

items)

White and coloured cotton (normally soiled

cotton items)

Spin Red., Rinse Hold,

Quick, Economy,

Prewash, Easy Iron,

Spin Red., Rinse Hold,

Quick, Economy*,

Prewash, Easy Iron,

Spin Red., Rinse Hold,

Synthetic or mixed fabrics

Quick, Economy*,

Prewash, Easy Iron,

Spin Red.**, Rinse Hold,

Delicate items

Special programme for hand washed fabrics

Quick, Prewash, Extra

Spin Red., Rinse Hold

Extra Rinse

Rinse

Description of

programme

Main wash Rinses Long spin at the max speed

Main wash Rinses Short spin

WOOL

40°

JEANS

40°

CURTAINS

40°

Programme for wool «Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable» label

Special programme for jeans or dark colours cotton items

Special delicate washing cycle for curtains

Spin Red., Rinse Hold

Spin Red., Rinse Hold,

Prewash, Easy Iron

Spin Red.**, Rinse Hold,

Extra Rinse

Main wash Rinses Short spin

Prewash, Main wash Rinses Short spin

* This option is not active at a temperature lower than 40°C.

** The spin speed cannot be reduced in models ZWG 6145 and ZWG 6165.

Programme table - Special programmes

Programme/ Temperature

SOAK

30°

MINI30

30°

RINSES

DRAIN

SPIN

Cancelling / Switching off of the machine

Type of laundry Options

Heavy soiled laundry (not for wool and handwash)

Quick wash for cotton and synthetics lightly soiled

Spin Red.**

items or worn once

Separate rinses cycle with softener, if needed, for hand washed cotton items

Spin Red., Rinse Hold, Easy Iron, Extra Rinse

For emptying out the water in programmes which stop with water in the tub

Long spin at max speed for handwashed cotton items or for emptying out the water in the tub

To interrupt a running programme, to cancel an incorrect option selection or to switch the machine off

Description of

programme

Prewash/Soak for about 20 minutes

Stop with water in the tub

Main wash Rinses Short spin

Rinses Long spin at the max speed

Draining of water

Drain and long spin

** The spin speed cannot be reduced in models ZWG 6145 and ZWG 6165.

MAX LOADS:

Max load for Cottons .................................6 kg

Max load for Synthetics..............................3 kg

Max load for Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 kg

Max load for Handwash and Wool . . . . . .2 kg

Max load for Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kg

Max load for Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 kg

Max load for Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Kg

Max load for Mini30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Kg

Max load for Cottons + Quick ...................3 kg

Max load for Synthetics + Quick ............1,5 kg

Programme information

With this programme it is possible to wash free time items as pants,

JEANS

SOAK

MINI30

RINSES

shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials. Some extra rinses will be carried out by the machine.

Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub. Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to empty out the water by:

● Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to Drain

programme. (Depress the button 8).

● Draining and spin: turn the programme selector dial to programme

Spin, reduce the spin speed by means of button 2 , and then depress button 8.

Important!

This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked . At the end of the soak (after having

emptied out the water) you can select the washing programme.

(First turn the programme selector dial to «O», then to the programme and depress the button 8.)

This is a complete programme for cotton, synthetics and delicate items that can be combined with the «Delay start» option.To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up.

With this separate programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button 2.

DRAIN

SPIN

CURTAINS

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in cotton programmes with the «Night Cycle», «Rinse hold» option and at the end of SOAK programme. Turn first the programme selector dial to «O», then select programme DRAIN and depress the button 8.

Separate spin for cotton items washed by hand or at the end of a programme which stops with water left in the tub («Night Cycle», «Rinse hold» option and at the end of SOAK programme). According to the type of fabric, it is possible to choose a different speed by means of the relevant button from one proposed by the machine.

Special washing cycle for curtains which add automatically a prewash phase in order to eliminate the dust from the curtains. Important: We recommend you NOT to put the detergent into the compartment of the detergent drawer to rinse curtains before the main wash with only water.

Washing hints

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.

Temperatures

for normally soiled white cottons

90° or 95°

50°/60°

30°-40°

and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night

dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,

cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink».

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 net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more

than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

1200 gbathrobe

100 gnapkin 700 gquilt cover 500 gsheet 200 gpillow case 250 gtablecloth 200 gtowelling towel 100 gtea cloth 200 gnight dress 100 gladies’ briefs 600 gman’s work shirt 200 gman’s shirt 500 gman’s pyjamas 100 gblouse 100 gmen’s underpants

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. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. 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.

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. All commonly available washing machine detergents may 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 programmes (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 programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do

not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

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.

Degrees of water hardness

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 during washing.

Before the first use

Level

Characteristic

1 0-7 0-15soft 2 8-14 16-25medium 3 15-21 26-37hard 4 > 21 > 37very hard

German

°dH

Degrees

French

°T.H.

WARNING!

Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.

IMPORTANT!

Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

IMPORTANT!

We recommend you to pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Than run a cotton cycle at 95°C, 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.

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided of an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:

● at the end of the cycle

● in the event of operating problems

By pressing the buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).

By pressing these 2 buttons again, the the acoustic signal is reactivated.

Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended during its functionning, so avoiding that children might accidentally start the machine or modify a running programme.

This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working.

To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons and 6 buttons until the icon appears (disappears) on (from) the display.

There are two different ways to set this option:

● before pressing the button 8:

it will be impossible to start the machine.

● after pressing the button 8:

it will be impossible to change any other programme or option.

Operating sequence

1. Load the laundry

Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as

possible. Close the door.

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 a programme with the prewash phase or the soak programme, 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.

Select the required programme by means of the programme selector dial

Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The green light of button 8 starts to flash.

It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

On position «O» the programme is reset and the machine is switched OFF.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position «O», to switch the machine off.

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ATTENTION!

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, tthe red pilot light of button and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.

Select the spin speed, the Rinse Hold option by pressing button

When selecting a programme, the light corresponding to the maximum speed allowed for that programme will illuminate. The relevant light will light up.

Select the desired option by means of buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the button 8.

For the compatibility of the options with the washing programmes, refer to the section

«Programmes table».

Start the programme by pressing button

To start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing.

On programme progress display the pilot light DOOR illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked.

IMPORTANT!

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for few seconds and the red light of this button flashes for 3 times.

4, 5 and 6

8 will flash 3 times

Select the delayed start by pressing the

E20

2.00

button 10

Depress button this button to select the required delay. The selected delay time value will appear on the display for few seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.

You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the

button You can cancel the delay time at any moment,

before you press button pressed it, and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows:

• set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button

• press the button appear the symbol «0’».

• press button

IMPORTANT!

• The selected delay can be modified only after you have turned the programme selector dial to the « selected the programme again.

• The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button before opening the door. After you have closed the door, press the same again.

Note!

The Delay Start cannot be selected with «Drain» programme.

8 again to start the programme.

o» position and after you have

8. If you have already

10 once. On the display will

8 and wait few minutes

After selecting a programme the duration of the selected programme appears on the dis-

play.

During the programme, the time remaining is updated every minute.

The Delayed start appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed.

The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour remain, every minute.

The incorrect option selection is indicated by the message Err displayed for few seconds and by flashing of the light button

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, (see paragraph “Something not working”).

The End of programme is indicated by a flashing zero «

0».

Display

The display shows the following information:

Altering an option or a running programme

It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing button

Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by depressing button

The washing water in the tub will not empty out.

Interrupting a programme

Depress tbutton which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

First set the machine to pause by pressing the

button If the light DOOR goes off, the door can be opened. If it does not switch off, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this cases the door cannot be opened.

If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to «O». After few minutes the door can be opened

(Pay attention to the water level and temperature!).

8 again.

8 to interrupt a programme

After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the programme and the options again and then to depress button 8.

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. Some acustic signals sound and on the display will appear a flashing « the light DOOR go off. The door can be opened.

If at the end of a programme there is water in the tub, to empty out the water follow the following instructions:

1. turn the programme selector dial to «O»

2. select the DRAIN or SPIN programme

3. reduce the spin speed, if needed, by means of the button

4. depress button 8

5. at the end of programme, the display shows a flashing zero «0», the light DOOR goes off and it will be possible to open the door.

At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to «O» to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

0 ». The button 8 light and

Care and cleaning

IMPORTANT!

You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.

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.

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 programme.

● Use a normal measure of detergent, must be

a powder with biological properties.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.

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

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.

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 programme without any clothes in the drum.

Cleaning the pump

The pump should be inspected if

● the machine does not empty and/or spin

● the machine makes an unusual noise during

draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:

● Disconnect the appliance.

● If necessary wait until the water has cooled

down.

● Open the pump

door.

● Place a container

close to the pump to collect any spillage.

● Pull out the

emergency emptying hose, place it in the

container and remove its cap.

● When no more water comes out, unscrew the

pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover.

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