CLASSIC I N S TA L L AT I O N AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL WASHING MACHINE WH 251 132 999 250 GB YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE This new washing machine meets all requirements for a modern washing of laundry with reduced consumption of water, energy and detergent. I The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. I The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95°C to 60°C before draining will prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system from being deformed. Environment protection I Packaging recycling Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). Check with your local authorities. >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene I Ecological hints In order to obtain water and energy savings and Washing machine scrapping to protect the environment, we advice you to follow these instructions: I Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. I Use a programme with prewash only for heavy soiled items. I Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. I Select "Quick wash" for lightly soiled laundry. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a death trap for a child. For correct disposal of the machine, contact your local authority department which provides for collection of urban solid refuse. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: Important information concerning the safety in the use of your machine. Disregarding this information might lead to damages. Information for correct use of your machine and to obtain the best performance. Important information concerning environment protection. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 2 CONTENTS Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . .5 Maintenance I I I I I I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Description of the appliance I Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation I I I I I Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The dangers of freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . .19-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Something not working Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Use I I I I I Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Before loading the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Maximum loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Laundry weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Removing stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Quantity of detergent to be used . . . . . . . . 11 Washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 International wash code symbols . . . . . . . .16 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings. The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation I I I I I I I When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. 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 adjustable feet and the floor. I I I I 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. Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. Service/repair I I Use I In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause damage. If repairs are needed, contact an authorised service centre and ask for genuine spare parts. I I I I This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Do not overload the appliance. Follow the instructions in the instruction book. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. 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. Safety I I I This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children must not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the product. During high temperature wash cycles the glass door becomes very hot. Do not touch it. Pets sometimes climb into washing machines. Check the drum before each use. 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Programme chart ON/OFF button Operating pilot light Option buttons Temperature selector dial Programme selector dial Door handle Drain filter Adjustable feet 1 45 6 7 COLD ON OFF HALF LOAD NO SPIN WOOL DELICATES DRAIN SHORT SPIN SOFTENERS RINSES 6 PREWASH 1 2 COTTON Classic RINSES 95 80 70 60 50 30 40 5 E RINSES 4 3 SOFTENERS LONG SPIN PREWASH E SYNTHETICS 23 8 9 10 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart Symbols Prewash Main wash Fabric softener There is a programme guide in English on the handle of the detergent dispenser drawer. P1008S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 60 cm 54 cm 220-230V/60 Hz 2250 W 10 A 5 N/cm2 80 N/cm2 5 kg 2 kg 1 kg 500 rpm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURE MAXIMUM LOAD Minimum Maximum Cotton Synthetics, delicate fabrics Woollens SPIN SPEED 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 5 INSTALLATION 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 rear right-hand bolt and 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. P0255 2. Remove the polystyrene blocks from the underside of the machine and release the two plastic bags. 3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the centre of the machine. 4. Unscrew and remove the feet. P1065 2 P1066 1 5. Fit the grid (A) on the bottom of the machine using the four screws (B) you will find in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Re-fit the feet. B B A B B P1067 6. Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. 7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. 8. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the bag containing the instruction booklet. P0256 P0020 6 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. P1051 Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. 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. 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. P1088 P0021 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. P0022 P0023 7 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 60 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. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. In the event of replacing the electric cable, please contact our nearest Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. 8 USE Control panel 2 COLD ON OFF HALF LOAD NO SPIN PREWASH 1 DRAIN SOFTENERS RINSES COTTON 2 95 80 30 40 WOOL DELICATES RINSES 3 PREWASH SPIN SOFTENERS E 70 60 50 WH 251 E SYNTHETICS 1345 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 6 5 No spin button 7 By depressing this button all the spinning phases are suppressed in the cotton programmes. To be used when washing delicate cotton or linen items. 3 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops. 6 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position COLD: the machine uses water taken directly from the water supply, whithout heating it. Position 60°E and 40°E: to be used for normally/lightly soiled items in order to save energy. 4 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens. The machine will carry out 3 rinses instead of 4. 7 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise to the required position. Before selecting a programme or changing a programme in progress the machine mu ...