Contents
Controls 8
Washing hints 9
Sorting the laundry 9
Temperatures 9
Before loading the laundry 9
Maximum loads 9
Laundry weights 9
Removing stains 9
Detergents and additives 10
Operating sequence 11
Washing programmes 12-13
International wash code symbols 14
Maintenance 15
Bodywork 15
Detergent dispenser drawer 15
Drain pump 15
Water inlet filter 16
Emergency emptying out 16
Frost precautions 16
Something not working? 17-18
Warnings 3-4
Disposal 3
Tips for environment al protection 4
Technical specifications 4
Installation 5
Unpacking 5
Positioning 5
Water inlet 5
Water drainage 6
Electrical connection 6
Your new washing machine 7
Description of the appliance 7
Detergent dispenser drawer 7
Use 8
Control panel 8
2
Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use environmentally
friendly paper.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
ENGLISH
3
Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the
feet and the floor.
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. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
Warnings
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to 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. To avoid this the machine incorporates a
special feature. 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.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
P1131
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 54 cm
MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg
Synthetics 2 kg
Delicates 2 kg
Wool 2.0 kg
SPIN SPEED 550 rpm max.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2250 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0.05 MPa
Maximum 0.8 MPa
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Technical specifications
4
Tips for environmental protection
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.
Disposal
Packaging materials
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.
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.
ENGLISH
Installation
5
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two
rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
2. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by
placing one of the corner packing pieces between
the machine and the floor.
3. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom
of the machine. Unscrew and remove the four
feet. Release the two plastic bags.
4. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then downwards.
5. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,
removing it towards the left and then upwards.
6. Set the machine upright and remove the
remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.
P1127
P1126
P1123
2
3
1
P0001
P1129
7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will
find in the envelope containing the instruction
booklet.
Positioning
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 other kitchen
units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the
appliance to a tap with a 3/4" thread.
Do not use already employed inlet 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.
P0021
P1088
P1051
P0002
P1128
6
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.
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.
For a correct functioning of the machine the
drain hose must remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top part of the back
side of the appliance.
P1118
P0022
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.25 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse
must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
proceed as described below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E»
or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal marked «N» or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket
is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.
GREEN & YELLOW
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13A
P1041
E
N
L
ENGLISH
7
Description of the appliance
A
WHITE COTTONS WITH PREW.
B
WHITE COTTONS
A
COLOURED COTTONS WITH PREW.
B
COLOURED COTTONS
B
COTTONS ECONOMY
C
SHORT CYCLE
D
RINSES
F
SPIN
60°C - 90°C
60°C - 90°C
30°C - 60°C
30°C - 60°C
40°C - 60°C
- 40°C
G
SYNTHETICS WITH PREW.
H
SYNTHETICS
H
SYNTHETICS ECONOMY
J
DELICATES - SILK
K
WOOL
L
DELICATE RINSE
M
DRAIN
30°C - 60°C
30°C - 60°C
30°C - 40°C
30°C - 40°C
- 40°C
AQUACYCLE
ON/OFF
HALF
LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
RINSE
HOLD
PROGRAMME
TEMPERATURE
FBU 55
MADE IN ITALY
13
4
5
6
2
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme guide
3 Control panel
4 Door handle
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
Your new washer-dryer
This new machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and
detergent consumption.
Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is
proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
• The possibility of selecting the programme, the temperature and all options offered by this machine gives
you truly “customised” washing.
• The RINSE HOLD function (stop with water in drum) can be selected for synthetics, delicates and wool: the
laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to avoid the formation of creases.
• The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
• 3-compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener.
• The Eco valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
C0069
1 Detergent dispenser drawer and
programme guide
2 Mains-on light
This light illuminates when the machine starts
working and goes out at the end of the programme.
3 ON/OFF button
By depressing this button the machine starts
operating.
When depressed again, the machine stops.
4 HALF LOAD button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on
the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of
cottons (maximum load size = 2,5 kg).
5 SUPER RINSE button
Can be used only for cotton programmes A-B-C-D.
The machine will perform the rinses with more water.
This option is recommended for people who are
allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is
very soft.
Use
13245 7 86
A
WHITE COTTONS WITH PREW.
B
WHITE COTTONS
B
COLOURED COTTONS
B
COTTONS ECONOMY
C
SHORT CYCLE
D
RINSES
F
SOTENERS
G
SPIN
60°C - 90°C
60°C - 90°C
30°C - 60°C
40°C - 60°C
- 40°C
H
SYNTHETICS WITH PREW.
J
SYNTHETICS
J
SYNTHETICS ECONOMY
K
DELICATES
L
WOOL
M
DELICATE RINSE
N
SOFTENERS
30°C - 60°C
30°C - 60°C
30°C - 40°C
30°C - 40°C
- 40°C
AQUACYCLE
P
DRAIN
ON/OFF
HALF
LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
RINSE
HOLD
PROGRAMME
TEMPERATURE
FBU 55
MADE IN ITALY
Control panel
6 Rinse Hold button
By depressing this button on programmes H-J-K-LM-N the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
avoid any creasing in the laundry.
To drain water, depress RINSE HOLD button again.
To drain and spin, select programme G (short spin).
7 Temperature selector dial
Turn the dial clockwise or anticlockwise to select
the washing temperature.
Position = cold wash.
8 Programme selector dial
Turn the dial clockwise to select the required wash
programme.
Before setting the dial to any position the machine
must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF
button again.
8
ENGLISH
9
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.
Temperatures
90°-60°
for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...) and colour fast garments (e.g.
shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres.
Cold-for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed
30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres, non-fast
coloured items.
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: 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:
bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g
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.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– large amounts of foam form during washing.
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, 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,
– liquid detergents for all types of fabric.
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.
10
ENGLISH
11
4. Select the desired option(s)
Depress the required button(s).
5. Select the temperature
Turn the dial to the required setting.
6. Select the programme and start the
machine
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the
required programme and press the ON/OFF button:
the mains on light comes on and the machine starts
to operate.
7. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The mains-on light
goes out.
If you have depressed the Rinse Hold button in
programmes H-J-K-L-M-N, the machine will stop
with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric
from creasing. To drain the water, release the same
button. To drain and spin, select programme G (short
spin).
The door is controlled by a safety device which
releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme.
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF
button again.
When the programme has finished you are advised
to unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap.
P0080S
ON/OFF
M0046
B
M0045S
90
HALF
LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
RINSE
HOLD
Operating sequence
Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer in order to activate the
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, with the
machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
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
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out a programme with prewash,
pour detergent into the appropriate compartment
marked .
3. Measure out the additive
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
C0071
C0070
P0004
12
Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundry
Description
Wash programme
Programme/
Temperature
Possible
option
Max.
load
COLOURED
COTTONS
(without prewash)
WHITE
COTTONS
(without prewash)
WHITES
COTTONS
WITH PREW.
For heavy soiled
cotton items.
Coloured
shirts,
blouses, terry cloths,
underwear, sheets
White cotton, for
example normally
soiled work garments,
sheets, household
linen, underwear,
towels.
A
60°-90°
B
30°-60°
B
60°-90°
Wash at 60°-90 °C
4 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 30°-60 °C
4 rinses
Long spin
Prewash
Wash at 60-90°C
4 rinses
Long spin
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
SOFTENERS
Hand washed items to
be softened
F
1 rinse with fabric
softener, if required
Long spin
5 kg
COTTONS
ECONOMY
Lightly soiled sheets,
tablecloths, towels
B
40°-60°
Wash at 40°-60 °C
4 rinses
Long spin
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
5 kg
RINSES
Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
cotton and linen items
D
4 rinses with liquid
additive, if required
Long spin
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
5 kg
Programmes for cotton and linen
SPIN
Separate spin for
cotton and linen items
G
Short spin
5 kg
SHORT CYCLE
Slightly soiled cotton or
linen fabrics shirts,
underwear, towels,
blouses
C
-40°
Wash at
(Cold)
40 °C
4 rinses
Long spin
HALF LOAD
SUPER
RINSE
5 kg
ENGLISH
13
Washing Programmes
Degree of soil
and type of laundry
Description
Wash programme
Programme/
Temperature
SYNTHETICS
WITH PREW.
Possible
option
DELICATES
WOOL
Heavy soiled synthetic
or mixed fabrics,
underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink
shirts, blouses.
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine
washable” label.
H
30°-60°
J
30°-60°
L
-40°
Wash at (Cold)40°C
3 rinses
Drain
Wash at 30°-60°C
3 rinses
Drain
Prewash
Wash at 30°-60° C
3 rinses
Drain
SOFTENERS
DELICATE RINSE
SYNTHETICS
(without prewash)
Slightly soiled
synthetic or mixed
fabrics, shirts,
blouses, underwear
This programme can
be used for rinsing
hand washed
garments
Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains
Hand washed items to
be softened
N
K
30°-40°
M
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Drain
3 rinses, with fabric
softener, if required
Drain
1 rinse with fabric
softener, if required
Drain
Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool
Max.
load
2 kg
2 kg
2 kg
2 kg
2 kg
2 kg
RINSE HOLD
RINSE HOLD
RINSE HOLD
RINSE HOLD
RINSE HOLD
J
30°-40°
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Drain
SYNTHETICS
ECONOMY
Slightly soiled
synthetic or mixed
fabrics
2 kg
RINSE HOLD
DRAIN
For emptying out the
last rinse water of the
programmes with
RINSE HOLD option
P
Draining of water
-
RINSE HOLD
International wash code symbols
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 Bleach in cold water Do not bleach
Ironing Hot iron
max 200°C
Warm iron
max 150°C
Lukewarm iron
max 110°C
Do not iron
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113
Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol
and R 113
Do not
dry clean
Drying Flat On the line On clothes
hanger
Tumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry
95
60
60
40
40
40
30
30
14
ENGLISH
15
Maintenance
1. Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water
and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear left-hand
corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartments can be removed.
Detergent can also
accumulate inside the
drawer recess: clean it
with an old toothbrush.
Refit the drawer after
cleaning.
3. Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly 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.
P0038
C0073
C0072
• Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.
• Release 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 pump.
• Remove any objects from the pump impeller by
rotating it.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
• Screw the pump fully in.
• Close the pump door.
P1117
P1115
P1114
16
4. Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,
check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not
blocked.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a stiff brush.
Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:
• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove
its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the
hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat
after having plugged it;
• screw the pump again and close the door.
P1090
6. Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose from the tap.
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose
and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
floor and let water drain out.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Important!
Every time you drain the water through the
emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of
water into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the drain programme
P. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part
of the detergent remains unused at next washing.
ENGLISH
• The door will not open:
• The programme is still running.
• The door lock has not yet released.
• Water in the tub.
17
Something not working?
Problem Possible cause
• The machine does not start up:
• The door is not firmly closed.
• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
• The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
• The programme selector dial is not positioned
correctly.
• The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.
• The machine does not fill:
• The water tap is closed.
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• The door is not properly closed.
• The machine fills then empties
immediately:
• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
• The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin:
• The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.
• The drain pump is clogged.
• There is water on the floor:
• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• Check whether there are any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this
as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it
is damp.
• The drain hose is damaged.
• The drain pump has not been properly screwed on
after cleaning.
• The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced after cleaning the pump.
• Unsatisfactory washing results:
• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• The correct temperature/programme was not
selected.
• Excessive laundry load.
• The machine vibrates or is noisy:
• 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.
• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
Problems which you can resolve yourself without calling out an engineer.
18
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.
Mod. ..........
Prod. No. ...........
Ser. No. .........
M
o
d
. ..........
Pr
od. N
o. ...........
S
e
r. N
o
. .........
P0042 BD
P1035UK
Water is not
visible in the machine. The machine,
which is the result of modern technology, runs
in a very economical way with low water
consumption. Performance is
nevertheless excellent.
Problem Possible cause
• Water is not visible in the machine:
• The machine, which is the result of modern
technology, runs in a very economical way with low
water consumption. Performance is nevertheless
excellent.
MADE IN ITALY
From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice.
The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor
use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines,
vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in
more than 150 countries around the world.
Loading...