132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 60 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. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. 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 recycled paper. Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 61 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 64 64 Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives International wash code symbols Operating sequence Programme tables 68 68 68 68 68-69 69 70 71-72 73-74 Maintenance Bodywork Door seal Detergent dispenser drawer Water inlet filter Drain pump Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 75 75 75 75 75 75-76 76 76 Your new washing machine 65 65 Detergent dispenser drawe Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry 66 66 66-67 68 68 60 Something not working? 77-78 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 61 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. 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. · 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. 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! 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. 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. · 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. 61 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 62 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene are 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! Tips for environmental protection ENGLISH 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. Do not overload! · 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. Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens 85 cm 60 cm 59 cm 5.0 kg 2,5 kg 2,5 kg 2 kg 1000 rpm max. (SF 4000) 1200 rpm max. (SF 4200) 1400 rpm max. (SF 4400) 220-230 V/50 Hz 2200 W 10 A 50 kPa 800 kPa MAXIMUM LOAD SPIN SPEED POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURE Minimum Maximum 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. 62 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 63 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 two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins. P1128 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. P0002 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. P1129 P0001 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 from the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags. 1 2 3 P1051 P1124 Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Do not use already employed hoses for water connection. 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. P1088 P1126 P1127 Important! 6. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. 63 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 64 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 drain hose must not be kinked. P1118 P0021 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. 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. 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 (2.2 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. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this should be carried out by our Service Centre. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable is easily accessible. 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. P0022 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. 64 ENGLISH Water drainage 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 65 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. · The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. · The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running. · The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. · The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. · The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning. · The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door handle 1 2 ON/OFF SF 4000 OPTIONS QUICK EXTRA PREWASH START/ PAUSE 95° 60 E COTTONS PREWASH / WASH 60° 40° 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet DOOR END WOOL DELICATES 60° 30° 30° 40° 40° 50° SYNTHETICS 3 4 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch P1141S 65 132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 66 Use Control panel ON/OFF SF 4000 OPTIONS QUICK EXTRA PREWASH START/ PAUSE PREWASH / WASH 95° 60 E COTTONS 60° 40° DOOR END WOOL DELICATES 60° 30° 30° 40° 40° 50° SYNTHETICS 123456 Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash for about 2 seconds. 7 2 " QUICK" button This button allows you to select the QUICK WASH function, for laundry that is only slightly soiled (not for wool and economy programme 60E). The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature. Max. load for cotton 3 kg. 3" " button 1 "Options" button Press this button to select the following options: Spin speed reduction The spin speed will be reduced as follows: - cotton SF 4000: from 1000 to 500 rpm SF 4200: from 1200 to 600 rpm SF 4400: from 1400 to 700 rpm - synthetics and wool from 900 to 450 rpm - d ...