WASHER DRYER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB 1
GB Contents 1. The new washing system 3 2. Safety warnings 4 3. Installation instructions 6 4. Description of controls 9 5. Washing instructions 14 6. Drying instructions 19 7. Cleaning and maintenance 23 8. Troubleshooting 25 9.
GB 1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washer dryer is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing and drying requirements. Its low water, power and detergent consumption help protect the environment and reduce running costs to a minimum. Water and power consumption has been reduced in all programmes.
GB 2. SAFETY WARNINGS Attention! These warnings are given for safety reasons. Please read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force.
GB Do not wash petrol-soaked garments in the washer dryer. Make sure there are no inflammable items (e.g.: lighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing. If volatile fluids have been used to clean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed before loading them in the washing machine. Before loading garments for washing, make sure the pockets are empty, the buttons securely fixed and the zips closed. Do not wash frayed or torn garments.
GB 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician according to current regulations. This washer dryer is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the machine comprises a moving assembly which is blocked for transport purposes by the screws (A) located at the rear of the washer dryer. 1. 2. 3. Release the assembly by removing these screws with a 13 mm wrench.
GB 3.3 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING 1. Screw the 4 feet (supplied) onto the underside of the washer dryer with the relative lock nuts and place the appliance in the required position. 2. Carefully level the machine in all directions using a spirit level and adjusting the height of the feet if necessary. After adjusting the machine, lock the feet with the relative lock nuts. The water inlet and drain hoses can be turned to the right or left depending on installation requirements.
GB Attention! • Do not bend or obstruct the hose as this will reduce the flow of water. • Any extensions to the drain hose must not exceed 1 metre, they must have the same internal diameter and must not be obstructed in any way. • In no case may the end of the drain hose be submerged in water. 3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Before fitting the plug into the socket, make sure that: 1. 2. 3. Input voltage matches that indicated on the name plate attached to the inner edge of the door.
GB 4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the appliance are assembled together on the front panel.
GB A Open door button Press the button to open the door. Chapter 5 – Washing instructions – explains how the door works and how to use it.
GB The display shows the following information: 1. time remaining for the selected programme, given in hours/minutes. 2. delayed start (for models featuring this option). Given in hours/minutes. When the time remaining before the programme starts is less than 60 minutes, this information is given in minutes/seconds. 3. spin speed 4. drying times given in hours/minutes 5. cycle pause - flashing STOP 6. end of cycle - END 7.
GB M Options buttons The options that may be available on the washer dryer are shown below. Quick wash Button This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time. Increase water button This washer dryer is programmed to use a certain quantity of water and consume a certain amount of power considered to be sufficient for a normal washing cycle. Only press this button for specific requirements, e.g.
GB N Options enabled LED's These LED's light up when the relative option button is pressed and indicate that the option has been selected. They remain on until the machine switches off or a different selection is made. O “Start/Pause” button Press this button to start the selected washing programme. During washing, press the “Start/Pause” button for about 3 seconds to pause the washing cycle. During the pause, the “Time remaining” Led flashes and STOP appears on the display.
GB 5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING 1. 2. Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. Wash whites and coloureds separately. Wash new coloured garments separately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how to clean them. A brief description of these labels is shown below. WASHING BLEACHING Machine wash at max. 90°C Machine wash at max. 60°C Do not bleach Bleaching allowed IRONING Machine wash at max.
GB 5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric. Introduce loose washing and alternate large items with small ones. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement. Average weights of common garments are shown below: 5.4 LOADING THE WASHING 1. 2. 3. 4.
GB 5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Choose a programme without prewash. 2. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing 1. Choose a programme with prewash. 2. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “2”.
GB Display information When the machine is switched on, the display visualises the duration (hours/minutes) and maximum spin speed envisaged for the programme. These two parameters are displayed alternatively for 3 seconds each, together with their relative LED's, until the selected programme starts.
GB 5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME 1. Before starting the selected programme, carefully close the door, open the water tap and add the detergent and additive 2. Press the “Start-Pause” button. The LED located above the Start-Pause button remains lit throughout the cycle. After starting, the display shows the time remaining until the end of the programme. The LED remains on throughout the cycle.
GB To continue draining and spinning, press the spin select button twice. The machine resumes the cycle by draining the water and spinning. To select spin speed, press the button until the required speed is displayed. If you wish to drain the water in the tub without spinning, press the spin select button until 0000 appears on the display. This indicates that the machine will drain the water without spinning. 5.
GB • • • For automatic wash+dry programmes, therefore, the drying temperature depends on which washing programme is selected. The washing must have been previously washed and spun before a dry-only programme can be performed. When drying particularly fluffy items such as new terry towels, the "Rinse" program should be carried out to ensure that any deposits left by the fabric are removed, and are not deposited on the clothes in the next wash.
GB Example 5. Drying times depend on the spin speed: the higher the speed the lower the drying time and, consequently, the lower the power consumption. Choose the highest spin speed compatible with the type of washing. To start the washing programme, automatically followed by the drying programme, follow the instructions shown in paragraph 5.11 – Starting the washing programme.
GB 6.5 INTERRUPTING OR CHANGING THE DRYING PROGRAMME 1. 2. To interrupt the drying programme, proceed as indicated in point 1 of paragraph 5.12 – Interrupting or changing the washing programme. When the machine is paused, the drying time can be changed by pressing the select button ( ). If you wish to stop the programme and remove the washing, you should first allow the appliance to cool. Set drying time to 20 minutes with the select button.
GB 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 7.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING • • • • • Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new. Clean the outer surfaces with soap and water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Clean parts in plastic with a damp cloth. Do not scratch with sharp objects and do not use solvents or abrasive products as these will damage the surface.
GB 4. Unscrew the cover of the pump “D” by turning it anti-clockwise. Clean the pump body and remove any foreign bodies. Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns freely. If there are any foreign bodies, remove them. 5. Screw the pump cover back on. Fix the drain hose by snapping the plug into place «C». Depending on the model, put back the cover as follows: MODEL A – Insert the lower part of the cover first. Then secure it by turning the plastic buttons a quarter turn clockwise.
GB 8. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electrical equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. If the machine does not work, before calling the Service Centre and spending money unnecessarily, check that the operations indicated in this troubleshooting table have been performed.
GB 11 The machine does not spin The unbalanced load sensor has triggered because the washing is not uniformly distributed inside the drum. If the washing is wet at the end of the cycle, distribute it well inside the basket and repeat just the spin cycle. 12 Draining water from the drum In the event of a power failure or a fault in the appliance, the water inside the drum can be drained as described in paragraph 6.
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