ENGLISH Instruction and maintenance booklet ENGLISH List of contents The manufacturer thinks of you .................................................................................... Familiarise yourself with your washing machine ................................................. Some words of warning................................................................................................. Installing .................................................................................................................... Technical specifications table................................................................................. Transportation safety features ................................................................................ A description of the washing machine ........................................................................ Control panel ............................................................................................................ Using the selection controls .......................................................................................... Programme selection control.................................................................................. Temperature selection control................................................................................ Drying time selection control ................................................................................. Using the control buttons............................................................................................... Stop/Start button....................................................................................................... Buttons for additional functions .............................................................................. Starting............................................................................................................................. Loading garments into the drum.................................................................................. Putting in the washing powder and additives............................................................. Selecting the washing programme .............................................................................. Table of programmes .............................................................................................. Programme guide .......................................................................................................... Cleaning out your washing machine before using it ................................................. Cleaning and special care ............................................................................................ Practical tips for a better wash ..................................................................................... General tips..................................................................................................................... Troubleshooting guide................................................................................................... Drying instructions......................................................................................................... 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 66/67 68 68 68 70 71 71 60 ENGLISH The manufacturer thinks of you Because there is nothing more important for the manufacturer than you, and as we are always striving to offer you the best possible service, we have come up with this Instruction hand book to make you more familiar with your washing machine. READ IT CAREFULLY, for it will enable you to get the most out of your washing machine and the functions which it has been designed to carry out, in addition to preventing any possible problems and malfunctions which could arise out of not having read this. Familiarise yourself with your washing machine The first thing that you should do is to learn everything about your washing machine. On the inside of the cover of this instruction hand book you will find illustrations. We would advise you to pay attention to them. They will undoubtedly help you to understand the commentary and to get a clear picture of all of the elements which make up your machine. screws which are for fastening during the shipping. The installation manual will tell you how to do this. A description of the washing machine (Figure 1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Top Loading door Loading door opening handle False door (some models) Kick plate (some models) Control panel (Figure 2) 6. Programme selection control 7. Drying time selection control 8. Temperature selection control 9. Buttons for additional functions 10. Detergent drawer 11. Starting button Using the selection controls Programme selection control This enables you to choose whatever Washing and Drying programme you wish. Just turn it clockwise until the indicator points to the number or letter of the programme that you want. Never try to force it to turn anticlockwise. Any programme can be chosen for washing (those indicated by numbers) or for drying (indicated by letters). If you select cycles 2 or 3 of the Normal Wash programmes, or cycles 7 or 8 of the Gentle Wash programmes, you will see that the Programme Selector Switch moves to the end of the dotted line in less than 1 minute (see fig. 2A). This is due to the washing machine's programme advance electronic control system, which enables better use of the detergent as well as optimum water and energy consumption, in accordance with the quantity of laundry to be washed. Some words of warning Installing The machine must be installed by a QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN in accordance with current safety specifications. In the owner´s manual you will find all relevant specific instructions for the installation process. Technical specifications table You will find a Technical specifications table stuck to your washing machine. It shows all relevant technical details and serial numbers of the machine. THIS TABLE SHOULD BE STUDIED BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE MADE. Transportation safety features Before you attempt to use your washing machine it is absolutely imperative that you should remove the interior fastening 61 ENGLISH There are settings for normal drying and for delicates, indicated by the letters S and D respectively. Any of the three settings (Figure 2A) indicates the end of the washing programme. Temperature selection control This enables you to select what temperature you want to wash at. Simply turn it gently so that the signal matches the desired temperature. Should you not wish to wash in warm or hot water, turn the indicator to the cold water sign *. Drying time selection control This control enables you to select the drying time that you estimate you will need for your wash. Gently turn it clockwise so that the number of minutes coincides with the time printed on the control. All times are in minutes. The drying programme has finished when the Selection control (7) is in the STOP position. If this control is set for any time at all, then the machine will run through a drying programme after the washing programme. If you do not want a drying programme, this control must always be set at STOP . porated into the machine to have deactivated (approx. 2 minutes). While the machine is running either a washing or drying programme, it can be terminated by pushing in the Pilot switch to its stop position (11). When the button is pressed back to ON, the washing machine starts again from the same phase in the cycle where it was turned off. Should you stop the machine at any time in order to put garments in or take any back out, make sure that the water level does not overflow from the open door and that the temperature inside the drum is not excessive, don't forget that even with the switch off, you will have to wait long enough for the door's safety block to be deactivated. Buttons for additional functions By using these buttons, you will be able to incorporate a series of additional functions and features into any previously selected washing programme, which will enable you to adjust the washing of you garments to your own standards and needs. Select the function you want by pressing the corresponding button. Your washing machine will have some of the following functions, depending on which model it is. ­ Spin dry bypass button When you press this button, you remove the spin dry phase from whatever washing programme you have selected, which prevents creases from forming when washing special materials. END S T O P Using the control buttons Stop/start button If the programme runs through until the end, you will be able to open the loading door once the programme has finished and the necessary time has passed for the Safety Door Block System which is incorEND S T O P GENTLE WASH PROGRAMMES NORMAL WASH PROGRAMMES S T O P · 10 · D9 GENTLE DRYING PROGRAMME ····· · ···· · 87 ·· S65 · 4 ····· · ···· · · 3 21 FAST FORWARD NORMAL DRYING PROGRAMME Fig. 2A 62 ENGLISH Spin dry selection 000 button This button enables you to select a more gentle spin speed. This is especially recommended for washing garments which have been worn and washed a great deal or any garments whose materials have special finishes If you then go on to a drying programme, you should bear in mind that the this will take longer and will consequently work out more expensive. ­ Crease guard button When you select this button the programme will stop during the last rinse, leaving the garments floating in the water inside the drum, thereby preventing any creases from forming. You can then either press the button once more to finish the programme or select the drainage programme only to drain away the water should you want to avoid the spin dry programme. ­ 000 Time Selector Control (7) at the temperature you want. - Selecting a dry only programme 1. Turn the Programme Selector Control (6) to letter corresponding to the type of drying programme you want (S or D) 2. With the Drying Time Selector Control select the drying time that you want. 3. Press the START button. Loading garments into the drum Opening the loading door To open the loading door, pull the handle 3 (Fig. 1) outwards. Loading the drum We recommend you to follow these steps when loading garments into the drum: ­ ­ ­ Make sure that there is nothing in any of the pockets. Do not put any garments in which are folded or crumpled up. Put the garments into the drum one by one so that they do not become tangled. Make sure that you put the smallest items at the back of the drum. Do not press them down. Remember that there are different recommended weights of loads for different programmes. When washing towels and similar items, try to avoid washing them on their own, always put them in with other garments. Starting Your washing machine can carry out a washing programme, a drying programme or a washing and drying programme (consecutive drying). Here is an explanation of each of these. - Selecting a wash-only programme 1. Select the number of the programme that you want with the Programme Selector Control (6). 2. The Drying Time Selector Control (7) must be set at STOP . 3. Select the wash temperature you want with the Temperature Selector Control (8). 4. Press whichever of the additional function buttons that you may want. 5. Press the START button. - Selecting a combined washing and drying programme The process is the same as a wash-only programme except that you set the Drying ­ ­ ­ Once you have loaded everything into the drum, press the loading door until it is closed tight. Make sure that nothing gets trapped between the loading door and the rubber seal. 63 ENGLISH Putting in the washing powder and additives Pour any washing powder or additives into the detergent drawer (Fig. 3) before starting the washing programme.Your washing machine's detergent drawer has three or four compartments, depending on the model, which have the following symbols: Compartment: Pour in the washing powder for the PREWASH. Compartment: Pour in the washing powder for the WASH Compartment: Pour in any liquid additives such as treatments, softeners, etc. Compartment: CI Pour in liquid bleaches, etc. N.B.: the level of the liquids must not exceed the MAX SIGN (Fig. 3) Optional drawer Liquid detergents can also be used in your washing machine, by using a special optional drawer which you can obtain by getting in touch with the TECNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK. This drawer must be placed in the COMPARTMENT of the detergent drawer (Fig. 3). As for the dosage to use, always follow the manufacturer's recommendations. But in no event must the level of the detergent exceed the MAX level marked on the side of the drawer. Detergent Only use detergents which are appropriate for washing garments in automatic washing machines, ones which are good quality and which do not produce froth. Use only neutral detergents for washing woollen garment ...