User manual Washing Machine PWN 81070
Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 Personalisation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12 Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ What to do if ...
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall. • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance. • Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation.
Product description 1 2 3 4 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet 1 2 3 4 5 6 4
Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
3 4 5 6 OPTIONS button (OPZIONI) PREWASH button (PRELAVAGGIO) EASY IRON button (STIRO FACILE) EXTRA RINSE button (MORBIDEZZA 5 RISCIACQUI) 7 START/PAUSE button (AVVIO/PAUSA) 8 DELAY START button (PARTENZA POSTICIPATA) 9 Door pilot light 10 Display Table of symbols = Cold wash + = Antipiega = Child lock = Door locked Programme selector dial, spin speed button and available options Programme Selector Dial Prelavaggio It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme.
Door light The pilot light 9 illuminates when the programme starts and indicates if the door can be opened: • light on: the door cannot be opened. The machine is working or has stopped with water left in the tub. • light off: the door can be opened. The programme is finished or the water has been emptied out. • light blinking: the door is opening in a few minutes. • Display (10) • • 10.1 10.2 The display shows the following information: 10.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options SINTETICI 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg 2) Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. SPIN REDUCTION ANTIPIEGA ECO3) BREVE PRELAVAGGIO4) STIRO FACILE MORBIDEZZA 5 RISCIACQUI DELICATI 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment AMMOLLO 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in the tub Max. load 8 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine performs a soak at 30°C. At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment O = OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . 1) This programme at the temperature of 60° with the option ECONOMY selected, is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. It can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items.
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, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 2 and 3 until on the disappears or disappears. play, the icon Daily use Load the laundry Flap for powder or liquid detergent Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.
• Measure out the detergent. • Pour the powder detergent into the main wash compartment . • Remove the remaining powder form the flap. • There is remaining powder detergent in the main wash compartment at the end of a washing programme. Check if the flap is in the right position. The flap is up and you wish to use liquid detergent: • Turn the flap down. Select the required programme by means of the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
Important! If an incorrect option is selected, the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the red pilot light of this button blinks 3 times. then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by pressing button 7 again. The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. Select the Delay Start by pressing button 8 Interrupting a programme Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press this button to select the desired delay.
another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. Care and cleaning Warning! You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime.
Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. Close the pump door.
• Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rag nearby because some water may flow. • Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. 35° 45° • Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. • Turn on the water tap. Frost precaution If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. • Turn off the water tap. • Unscrew the inlet hose.
Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not start: The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 7 has not been pressed. • Please turn the selector dial and press the button 7 again.
Problem Possible cause/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. 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. • Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain or inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one.
Problem Possible cause/Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin.
Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) 2.7 66 Cottons 60° 1.6 63 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60° 1) 1.36 59 Cottons 40° 0.95 63 Synthetics 40° 0.6 58 Delicates 40° 0.7 70 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.40 65 White Cottons 90° Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected Caution! Do not use the hose from your previous appliance to connect to water supply. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet.
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.
• Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.
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