APL51211BDW3 - Washing machine ARCTIC COOLING - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Washing Machine
Brand	Arctic Cooling
Model	APL51211BDW3
Energy Efficiency Class	A++
Rated Capacity (kg)	5
Maximum Spin Speed (rpm)	1200
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)	84 x 60 x 41.5 cm
Net Weight (kg)	56
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 10 A, 1550 W
Water Pressure Range	1 – 10 bar (0.1 – 1 MPa)
Main Programmes	Cottons, Synthetics, Wool/Hand Wash, Down Wear, Shirts, Drum Clean
Additional Programmes	Cottons Eco, Prewash-Cottons, Mini 30°, Spin+Drain, Rinse Hold
Child Lock	Yes, via button combination
Delayed Start	3, 6, or 9 hours
Loading Type	Front-load
Detergent Drawer Compartments	Prewash, Main Wash, Softener
Water Inlet	Single water inlet (cold only)
Pump Filter	Cleanable, accessible at front
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)	148
Annual Water Consumption (L)	9899

Frequently Asked Questions - APL51211BDW3 ARCTIC COOLING

How do I remove the transportation bolts?

Loosen all bolts with a spanner until they rotate freely, then remove by turning gently. Attach the plastic covers from the manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. Keep the bolts for future moves.

How do I connect the water supply?

Connect the inlet hose to a cold water tap (1-10 bar). Tighten nuts by hand, then open the tap fully to check for leaks. For single inlet models, do not connect to hot water.

What should I do if the machine vibrates excessively?

Ensure the machine is level by adjusting the feet. Remove transportation bolts. Check for hard objects in the pump filter. Avoid overloading or underloading. Ensure the machine is not leaning on furniture.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the Speed and Delayed Start buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the Child Lock LED turns on. To deactivate, repeat the same procedure until the LED turns off.

How can I clean the pump filter?

Unplug the machine and let the water cool. Open the filter cap. If there is an emergency drain hose, pull it out and drain water into a container. Otherwise, loosen the filter counterclockwise to drain water. Remove and clean the filter, then reinstall.

What does the Drum Clean programme do?

It cleans the drum and provides hygiene. Run it every 1-2 months with the machine empty. Add a powder descaler into the main wash compartment for best results. After the cycle, leave the door ajar to dry.

Why does my laundry remain wet after the programme?

Possible causes: excessive foam due to too much detergent (reduce amount), or unbalanced load preventing spin. Redistribute the laundry and select a spin-only programme.

Can I open the door during a cycle?

Press Start/Pause and wait until the door lock LED turns off (1-2 minutes). If the water level is too high, the door remains locked. In that case, cancel the programme to drain water.

How do I use the delayed start function?

Select a programme and spin speed. Press the Delayed Start button to choose 3, 6, or 9 hours. Then press Start/Pause. The countdown begins. Avoid liquid detergent with delayed start.

What is the maximum load for each programme?

Refer to the programme table: Cottons 5 kg, Synthetics 2.5 kg, Wool 1.5 kg, Down Wear 1.5 kg, Shirts 2.5 kg. Overloading reduces washing performance and may cause noise.

USER MANUAL APL51211BDW3 ARCTIC COOLING

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4.1.7 Racordul electric

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1 Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

1.1 General safety

• This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone.
  • Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your product.
• If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorized Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock!
• This product is designed to resume operating in the event of powering on after a power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the programme" section.
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Do not neglect to have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.
• The water supply and draining hoses must be securely fastened and remain undamaged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage.
• Never open the loading door or remove the filter while there is still water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and injury from hot water will occur.
• Do not force open the locked loading door. The loading door will be ready to open just a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing the loading door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!
• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.
• Use detergents, softeners and supplements suitable for automatic washing machines only.
• Follow the instructions on the textile tags and on the detergent package.
• The product must be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repairing procedures.
• Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the Authorized Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after sales service or a similarly qualified person (preferably an electrician) or someone designated by the importer in order to avoid possible risks.
• Place the product on a rigid, flat and level surface.
• Do not place it on a long-pile rug or similar surfaces.
• Do not place the product on a high platform or near the edge on a cascaded surface.
• Do not place the product on the power cable.
• Never use sponge or scrub materials. These will damage the painted, chrome plated and plastic surfaces.

1.2 Intended use

• This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.
• The product must only be used for washing and rinsing of laundry that are marked accordingly.
• The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation.

1.3 Children's safety

• Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of the children.

• Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from the product when it is in use. Do not let them to tamper with the product. Use child lock to prevent children from intervening with the product.

• Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located.

• Store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package.

While washing the laundry at high temperatures, the loading door glass becomes hot. Therefore, keep especially the children away from the loading door of the machine while the washing operation is in progress.

1.4 Package information

- Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

1.5 Disposing of the waste product

- This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn the nearest collection point. Help protect the environment and natural resources by recycling used products. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the loading door so that it will be non-functional before disposing of the product.

1.6 Compliance with WEEE Directive

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

2 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the product. To make the product ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the Authorized Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility.

WARNING: Installation and electrical connections of the product must be carried out by the Authorized Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

WARNING: Prior to installation, visually check if the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

2.1 Appropriate installation location

• Place the machine on a rigid floor. Do not place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces.
• Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each other reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. Place the product on a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load carrying capacity!
• Do not place the product on the power cable.
• Do not install the product at places where temperature may fall below 0^ .
• Place the product at least 1 cm away from the edges of other furniture.

2.2 Removing packaging reinforcement

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Tilt the machine backwards to remove the packaging reinforcement. Remove the packaging reinforcement by pulling the ribbon.

2.3 Removing the transportation locks

WARNING: Do not remove the transportation locks before taking out the packaging reinforcement.

WARNING: Remove the transportation safety bolts before operating the washing machine! Otherwise, the product will be damaged.

1. Loosen all the bolts with a suitable spanner until they rotate freely (C).
2. Remove transportation safety bolts by turning them gently.
3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. (P)

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Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs to be moved again in the future.

Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!

2.4 Connecting water supply

The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher.

If you are going to use the double water-inlet product as a single (cold) water-inlet unit, you must install the supplied stopper to the hot water valve before operating the product. (Applies for the products supplied with a blind stopper group.)

WARNING: Models with a single water inlet should not be connected to the hot water tap. In such a case the laundry will get damaged or the product will switch to protection mode and will not operate.

WARNING: Do not use old or used water inlet hoses on the new product. It may cause stains on your laundry.

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1. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never use a tool when tightening the nuts.
2. Open the taps completely after making the hose connection to check for water leaks at the connection points. If any leaks occur, turn off the tap and remove the nut. Retighten the nut carefully after checking the seal. To prevent water leakages and damages caused by them, keep the taps closed when the machine is not in use.

2.5 Connecting to the drain

- The end of the drain hose must be directly connected to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin.

WARNING: Your house will be flooded if the hose comes out of its housing during water discharge. Moreover, there is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures! To prevent such situations and to ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the machine, fix the end of the discharge hose tightly so that it cannot come out.

- The hose should be attached to a height of at least 40 cm, and 100 cm at most.

- In case the hose is elevated after laying it on the floor level or close to the ground (less than 40 cm above the ground), water discharge becomes more difficult and the laundry may come out excessively wet. Therefore, follow the heights described in the figure.

• To prevent flowing of dirty water back into the machine and to allow for easy discharge, do not immerse the hose end

into the dirty water or do not drive it in the drain more than 15 cm. If it is too long, cut it short.

- The end of the hose should not be bent, it should not be stepped on and the hose must not be pinched between the drain and the machine.

- If the length of the hose is too short, use it by adding an original extension hose. Length of the hose may not be longer than 3.2 ~m . To avoid water leak failures, the connection between the extension hose and the drain hose of the product must be fitted well with an appropriate clamp as not to come off and leak.

2.6 Adjusting the feet

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WARNING: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.

1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.
2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level and balanced.
3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.

WARNING: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get damaged.

2.7 Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Connection must comply with national regulations.
  • Power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation.
• If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house is less than 16 Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.
  • The voltage specified in the "Technical specifications" section must be equal to your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via extension cables or multi-plugs.

WARNING: Damaged power cables must be replaced by the Authorized Service Agents.

Transportation of the product

1. Unplug the product before transporting it.
2. Remove water drain and water supply connections.
3. Drain all water that has remained in the product.
4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure.

3 Preparation

3.1 Sorting the laundry

- Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature.

• Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags.

3.2 Preparing laundry for washing

- Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case.

- Take out all substances in the pockets such as coins, pens and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and brush. Such objects may damage the product or cause noise problem.

- Put small size clothes such as infant's socks and nylon stockings in a laundry bag or pillow case.

- Place curtains in without compressing them. Remove curtain attachment items.

- Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and mend rips and tears.

- Wash "machine washable" or "hand washable" labeled products only with an appropriate programme.

- Do not wash colours and whites together. New, dark coloured cottons release a lot of dye. Wash them separately.

- Tough stains must be treated properly before washing. If unsure, check with a dry cleaner.

- Use only dyes/colour changers and limescale removers suitable for machine wash. Always follow the instructions on the package.

- Wash trousers and delicate laundry turned inside out.

- Keep laundry items made of Angora wool in the freezer for a few hours before washing. This will reduce pilling.

- Laundry that are subjected to materials such as flour, lime dust, milk powder, etc. intensely must be shaken off before placing into the machine. Such dusts and powders on the laundry may build up on the inner parts of the machine in time and can cause damage.

3.3 Things to be done for energy saving

Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient manner.

- Operate the product in the highest capacity allowed by the programme you have selected, but do not overload; see, "Programme and consumption table".

• Always follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.

- Wash slightly soiled laundry at low temperatures.

- Use faster programmes for small quantities of lightly soiled laundry.

- Do not use prewash and high temperatures for laundry that is not heavily soiled or stained.

- If you plan to dry your laundry in a dryer, select the highest spin speed recommended during washing process.

- Do not use detergent in excess of the amount recommended on the detergent package.

3.4 Initial use

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Before starting to use the product, make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important safety instructions" and "Installation".

To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform first operation in Drum Cleaning programme. If your product is not equipped with Drum Cleaning programme, perform the Initial Use procedure in accordance with the methods described under "5.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum" section of the user manual.

Use an detergents suitable for the washing machines.

Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in the production. It is not harmful for the product.

3.5 Correct load capacity

The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired.

The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water according to the weight of the loaded laundry.

WARNING: Follow the information in the "Programme and consumption table". When overloaded, machine's washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.

3.6 Loading the laundry

1. Open the loading door.

2. Place laundry items loosely into the machine.

3. Push the loading door to close until you hear a locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door.

The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door can only be opened a while after the programme comes to an end.

WARNING: In case of misplacing the laundry, noise and vibration problems may occur in the machine.

3.7 Using detergent and softener

When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover read the manufacturer's instructions on the package carefully and follow the suggested dosage values. Use measuring cup if available.

Detergent Drawer

The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:

• (1) for prewash
• (2) for main wash
• (3) for softener
• (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener compartment.

Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents

• Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
• Never leave the detergent drawer open while the washing programme is running!
• When using a programme without prewash, do not put any detergent into the prewash compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• In a programme with prewash, do not put liquid detergent into the prewash compartment (compartment nr. "1").
• Do not select a programme with prewash if you are using a detergent bag or dispensing ball. Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the machine.
• If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place the liquid detergent cup into the main wash compartment (compartment nr. "2").

Choosing the detergent type

The type of detergent to be used depends on the type and colour of the fabric.

• Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
• Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for delicate clothes.
• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
• Wash woolens with special detergent made specifically for woolens.

WARNING: Use only detergents manufactured specifically for washing machines.

WARNING: Do not use soap powder.

Adjusting detergent amount

The amount of washing detergent to be used depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and water hardness.

• Do not use amounts exceeding the dosage quantities recommended on the detergent package to avoid problems of excessive foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and finally, environmental protection.
• Use lesser detergent for small amounts or lightly soiled clothes.

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Using softeners

Pour the softener into the softener compartment of the detergent drawer.

- Do not exceed the (>max<) level marking in the softener compartment.

- If the softener has lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting it in the detergent drawer.

Using liquid detergents

If the product contains a liquid detergent cup:

• Make sure that you have placed the liquid detergent cup in compartment nr. "2".
- If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting in the detergent cup.

		Light colours and whites Colours Dark colours			Delicates/Woollens/Silks
		(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: 40-90 °C)	(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 °C)	(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 °C)	(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -30 °C)
Soiling Level	Heavily Soiled (difficult stains such as grass, coffee, fruits and blood.)	It may be necessary to pre-treat the stains or perform prewash. Powder and liquid detergents recommended for whites can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes. It is recommended to use powder detergents to clean clay and soil stains and the stains that are sensitive to bleaches.	Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colours can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes. It is recommended to use powder detergents to clean clay and soil stains and the stains that are sensitive to bleaches. Use detergents without bleach.	Liquid detergents suitable for colours and dark colours can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes.	Prefer liquid detergents produced for delicate clothes. Woollen and silk clothes must be washed with special woollen detergents.
	Normally Soiled (For example, stains caused by body on collars and cuffs)	Powder and liquid detergents recommended for whites can be used at dosages recommended for normally soiled clothes.	Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colours can be used at dosages recommended for normally soiled clothes. Use detergents without bleach.	Liquid detergents suitable for colours and dark colours can be used at dosages recommended for normally soiled clothes.	Prefer liquid detergents produced for delicate clothes. Woollen and silk clothes must be washed with special woollen detergents.
	Lightly Soiled (No visible stains exist.)	Powder and liquid detergents recommended for whites can be used at dosages recommended for lightly soiled clothes.	Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colours can be used at dosages recommended for lightly soiled clothes. Use detergents without bleach.	Liquid detergents suitable for colours and dark colours can be used at dosages recommended for lightly soiled clothes.	Prefer liquid detergents produced for delicate clothes. Woollen and silk clothes must be washed with special woollen detergents.

If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup:

- Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash.

- Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function. If you are going to use the Delayed Start function, do not use liquid detergent.

Using gel and tablet detergent

Apply the following instructions when using tablet, gel and similar detergents.

- If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your machine does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your machine contains a liquid detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup before starting the programme.

- If the gel detergent thickness is not fluidal or in the shape of capsule liquid tablet, put it directly into the drum before washing.

- Put tablet detergents into the main wash compartment (compartment nr. "2") or directly into the drum before washing.

Tablet detergents may leave residues in the detergent compartment. If you encounter such a case, place the tablet detergent between the laundry, close to the lower part of the drum in future washings.

Use the tablet or gel detergent without selecting the prewash function.

Using starch

- Add liquid starch, powder starch or the fabric dye into the softener compartment.

- Do not use softener and starch together in a washing cycle.

- Wipe the inside of the machine with a damp and clean cloth after using starch.

Using bleaches

- Select a programme with prewash and add the bleaching agent at the beginning of the prewash. Do not put detergent in the prewash compartment. As an alternative application, select a programme with extra rinse and add the bleaching agent while the machine is taking water from the detergent compartment during first rinsing step.

- Do not use bleaching agent and detergent by mixing them.

- Use just a little amount (approx. 50 ml) of bleaching agent and rinse the clothes very well as it causes skin irritation. Do not pour the bleaching agent onto the clothes and do not use it for coloured clothes.

- When using oxygen based bleaches, select a programme that washes at a lower temperature.

- Oxygen based bleaches can be used together with detergents; however, if its thickness is not the same with the detergent, put the detergent first into the compartment nr. "2" in the detergent drawer and wait until the detergent flows while the machine is taking in water. Add the bleaching agent from the same compartment while the machine is still taking in water.

4.3 Operating the product

4.3.1 Control panel

1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off)
2 - Spin Speed Indicator LEDs
3 - Child Lock Enabled LED
4 - Door Lock Enabled LED
5 - Delayed Start Indicator LEDs
6 - Programme Follow-up LEDs
7 - Start / Pause Button
8 - Delayed Start Setting Button
9 - Spin Speed Adjustment button

4.3.2 Preparing the machine

1.Make sure that the hoses are connected tightly.
2.Plug in your machine.
3. Turn the tap on completely.
4. Place the laundry in the machine.
5.Add detergent and fabric softener.

4.3.3 Programme selection and tips for efficient washing

1. Select the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling degree of the laundry in accordance with the "Programme and consumption table" and the temperature table below.
2. Select the desired programme with the Programme Selection knob.

4.3.4 Programme and consumption table

Programme °C		Maximum load (kg)	Programme Duration (min)	Water consumption (l)	Power consumption (kVt/h)	Spin speed
Cottons 90° 90 5 180 82 1.75	1200
Cottons 40° 40 5 180 80 0.9 1	200
Cottons 60° 20 5 180 80 0.5 1	200
Cottons 60° With Prewash 60 5	200 90	1.6 1200
Cottons Eco 60°	60**	5	215	47.4	0.830	1200
Cottons Eco 60°	60**	2.5	210	43.4	0.530	1200
Cottons Eco 40°	40**	2.5	185	43	0.510	1200
Synthetics 40°	40	2.5	120	66	0.75	1200
Synthetics 20°	20	2.5	120	66	0.25	1200
Mini 30°	30	5	28	59	0.15	1200
Wool/Hand Wash 40°	40	1.5	65	45	0.45	1200
Down Wear 40°	40	1.5	105	85	0.8	1000
Shirts 40°	40	2.5	80	42	0.6	800
Drum Clean	90	-160	67	2.1 600

	** "Cotton Economic 40°C and Cotton Economic 60°C are standard programmes." These programmes are known as '40°C cotton standard programme' and '60°C cotton standard programme' and indicated with the 40° 60' symbols on the panel.
	Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure, water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of laundry, spin speed, and changes in electric voltage.
	Depending on the amount of laundry you have loaded into your machine, there may be a difference of 1-1.5 hours between the duration shown in the Programme and consumption table and the actual washing duration. Duration will be automatically updated soon after the washing starts.

4.3.5 Main programmes

Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes.

- Bumbac (Cottons)

Use this programme for your cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle.

- Sintetice (Synthetics)

Use to wash your synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton blends, etc.). Your laundry will be washed with a gentle action for a shorter washing cycle when compared to the Cottons programme. For curtains and tulle, it is recommended to use Synthetics 20°C or 40°C programme.

- Pluşuri (Wool / Hand Wash)

Use to wash your woolen/delicate laundry. Your laundry will be washed with a very gentle washing action in order not to damage the clothes.

4.3.6 Additional programmes

For special cases, additional programmes are available in the machine.

Additional programmes may differ according to the model of the machine.

• Bumbac Eco (Cottons Eco)

Use this programme to wash your laundry washable in cottons programme for a longer time, still with a very good performance for saving purposes.

Cotton Eco programme consumes less energy compared to other cotton programmes.

- Bumbac 60° cu Prespălare (Prewash-Cottons)

Use this programme only for heavily soiled cotton clothes. Add detergent into the prewash compartment.

- Rapid

Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled cotton clothes in a short time.

• Cămăși (Shirts)

This programme is used to wash the shirts made from cotton, synthetic and synthetic blended fabrics altogether. It reduces wrinkles. Pre-treatment algorithm is executed.

- Apply the pre-treatment chemical on your garments directly or add it together with detergent when the machine starts to take water from the main washing compartment. Thus the machine will wash them in a short period of time and expected lifespan of your shirts will extend.

• Geci cu puf (Down Wear)

Use this programme to wash your coats, vest, jackets etc. containing feathers with a "machine-washable" label on them. Thanks to special spinning profiles, it is ensured that the water reaches the air gaps amongst the feathers.

• Autocurățare (Drum Clean)

Use regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene. Operate the programme while the machine is completely empty. To obtain better results, put powder lime-scale remover for washing machines into the detergent compartment no. "2". When the programme is over, leave the loading door ajar so that the inside of the machine gets dry.

This is not a washing programme. It is a maintenance programme.

Do not run the programme when there is something in the machine. If you try to do so, the machine detects that there is load inside and aborts the programme.

4.3.7 Special programmes

For specific applications, select any of the following programmes.

Use when you want to rinse or starch separately.

• Centrifuga+Scarico (Spin+Drain)

You can use this function to remove the water on the garment of drain the water in the machine.

Before selecting this programme, select the desired spin speed and press Start / Pause button. First, the machine will drain the water inside of it. Then, it will spin the laundry with the set spin speed and drain the water coming out of them.

If you wish to drain only the water without spinning your laundry, select the Pump+Spin programme and then select the No Spin function with the help of Spin Speed Adjustment button. Press Start / Pause button.

Use a lower spin speed for delicate laundries.

4.3.8 Speed selection

Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended spin speed of the selected programme is displayed on the spin speed indicator.

To decrease the spin speed, press the Spin Speed Adjustment button. Spin speed decreases gradually.

Then, depending on the model of the product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin" options appear on the display. When "No Spin" is selected, the rinse level indicator lights will not turn on.

Rinse hold

If you are not going to unload your clothes immediately after the programme completes, you can use rinse hold function to keep your laundry in the final rinsing water in order to prevent them from getting wrinkled when there is no water in the machine. Press Start / Pause button after this process if you want to drain the water without spinning your laundry. Programme will resume and complete after draining the water. If you want to spin the laundry held in water, adjust the Spin Speed and press Start / Pause button.

The programme will resume. Water is drained, laundry is spun and the programme is completed.

If the programme has not reached the spinning step, you can change the speed without switching the machine to Pause mode.

4.3.9 Delayed Start

With the Delayed Start function the startup of the programme may be delayed up to 3, 6 or 9 hours.

Do not use liquid detergents when you set Delayed Start! There is the risk of staining of the clothes.

1. Open the loading door, place the laundry and put detergent, etc.
2. Select a washing programme and spin speed.
3. Set the desired time by pressing the Delayed Start button. When the button is pressed once, 3 hours delayed start is selected. When the same button is pressed again, 6 hours delay is selected, and when it is pressed for the third time, 9 hours delayed start is selected. If you press the Delayed Start button once again, Delayed Start function will be canceled.
4. Press Start / Pause button. Previous delayed start time light turns off and next delayed start time light turns on after every 3 hours.
5. At the end of the countdown, all delayed start lights will turn off and the selected programme will start.

You can switch the machine to pause mode and add laundry during the delayed start period.

Changing the delayed start period

If you want to change the time during countdown, you will need to cancel the programme and set the delay time again.

Canceling the Delayed Start function

If you want to cancel the delayed start countdown and start the programme immediately:

1. Turn the Programme Selection knob to any programme. Thus, Delayed Start function will be canceled.

The End/Cancel light flashes continuously.

1. Then, select the programme you want to run again.

2. Press Start / Pause button to start the programme.

4.3.10 Starting the programme

1. Press Start / Pause button to start the programme.
2. Programme follow-up light showing the startup of the programme will turn on.

4.3.11 Child Lock

Use Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the machine. Thus you can avoid any changes in a running programme.

If the Programme Selection knob is rotated when the child lock is active, "Child Lock Enabled LED" will flash 3 times. The Child Lock does not allow any change in the programmes or the selected speed.

Even if another programme is selected with the Programme Selection knob while the Child Lock is active, previously selected programme will continue running.

When the Child Lock is active and the machine is running, you can switch the machine to Pause mode without deactivating the Child Lock by turning the Programme Selection knob to On / Off position. When you turn the Programme Selection knob afterwards, the programme will resume.

To activate the Child Lock:

Press and hold Speed and Delayed Start buttons for 3 seconds. While you are holding for 3 seconds, the "Child Lock Enabled LED" will flash. You can release the buttons when the LEDs become permanently on. To deactivate the Child Lock:

Press and hold Speed and Delayed Start buttons for 3 seconds while any programme is running. While you are holding for 3 seconds, the "Child Lock Enabled LED" will flash. You can release the buttons when the LED turns off completely.

In addition to the method above, to deactivate the Child Lock, switch the Programme Selection knob to On / Off position when no programme is running, and select another programme.

Child Lock is not deactivated after power failures or when the machine is unplugged.

4.3.12 Progress of programme

Progress of a running programme can be followed from the Programme Follow-up indicator. At the beginning of every programme step, the relevant indicator light will turn on and light of the completed step will turn off.

You can change the speed settings without stopping the programme flow while the programme is running. To do this, the change you are going to make must be in a step after the running programme step. If the change is not compatible, relevant lights will flash for 3 times.

If the machine does not proceed to the spinning step, the Rinse Hold function might be active or the automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the machine.

There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the loading door in cases when the water level is unsuitable.

Loading door light will start flashing when the machine is switched to Pause mode. The machine checks the level of the water inside. If the level is suitable, the Loading Door light turns off and the loading door can be opened within 1-2 minutes.

If the level is unsuitable, the Loading Door light remains on and the loading door cannot be opened. If you are obliged to open the Loading Door while the Loading Door light is on, you must cancel the current programme. See. "Cancelling the programme"

4.3.14 Changing the selections after programme has started

Switching the machine to pause mode

Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode while a programme is running. The light of the step which the machine is in starts flashing in the Programme Follow-up indicator to show that the machine has been switched to the pause mode.

Additionally, when the loading door is openable, the Loading Door light turns off completely.

Changing the speed settings

You can change the speed settings of the programme that is currently running. See "Speed selection".

If no change is allowed, the relevant light will flash 3 times.

Adding or taking out laundry

You can load/unload laundry when a programme is running if the water level is appropriate to open the door. To do this:

1. Press Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode. The programme follow-up light of the relevant step during which the machine was switched into the pause mode will flash.
2. Wait until the Loading Door can be opened.
3. Open the Loading Door and add or take out the laundry.
4. Close the Loading Door.
5. Make changes in speed settings, if necessary.
6. Press Start / Pause button to start the machine.

4.3.15 Cancelling the programme

To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme. Previous programme will be cancelled. End / Cancel light will flash continuously to notify that the programme has been canceled.

Your machine will end the programme when you turn the Programme Selection knob; however, it does not drain the water inside. When you select and start a new programme, the newly selected programme will start depending on the step the previous programme was canceled in. For example, it may take in additional water or continue to wash with the water inside.

Some programmes may start by discharging the water inside the machine. Depending on the step where the programme was canceled in, you may have to put detergent and softener again for the programme you have selected anew.

4.3.16 End of programme

When the programme ends, "End" LED becomes on at the Programme Follow-up indicator.

1. Wait until the "Door Lock Enabled LED" goes off completely.

2. To switch off the machine, turn the Programme Selection Knob to On/Off position.

3. Take out your laundry and close the loading door. Your machine is ready for the next washing cycle.

4.3.17 Your machine features "Pause Mode".

After you switch on your machine with the programme selection button (by switching the button to a different position than the On/Off position), if no programme is started or no other procedure is performed in the selection step or no action is taken within approx. 2 minutes after the selected programme ends, your machine will switch to energy saving mode automatically. The brightness of the indicator lights will decrease. Also, if your product has a display that shows programme time, this display will be completely turned off. If you turn the Programme Selection knob or touch any button, lights and display will switch back to previous condition. The selections which you make when exiting from the energy efficiency may change. Please check the correctness of your selections before starting the programme. If necessary, please make your settings again. This is not an error.

5 Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular intervals.

5.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer

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Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.

Lift the rear part of the siphon to remove it as illustrated.

If more than normal amount of water and softener mixture starts to gather in the softener compartment, clean the siphon.

2 Wash the detergent drawer and the siphon with plenty of lukewarm water in a washbasin. Wear protective gloves or use an appropriate brush to avoid touching of the residues in the drawer with your skin when cleaning.

3 After cleaning, replace the siphon back to its seating and push its front section downwards to make sure that the locking tab engages.

5.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum

Residues of softener, detergent and dirt may accumulate in your machine in time and may cause unpleasant odours and washing complaints. To avoid this, use the Drum Cleaning programme. If your machine is not featured with Drum Cleaning programme, use Cottons-90 programme and select Additional Water or Extra Rinse auxiliary functions as well. Run the programme without any laundry in the machine. Before starting the programme, put max. 100 g of powder detergents into the main wash detergent compartment (compartment nr. 2). If the detergent is in tablet form, put only one tablet into compartment nr. 2. Dry the inside of the bellow with a clean piece of cloth after the programme has come to an end.

Repeat Drum Cleaning process in every 2 months.

Use an detergents suitable for the washing machines.

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After every washing check that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure is blocked, open the holes using a toothpick.

Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel. Never use steel wool or wire wool.

WARNING: Never use sponge or scrub materials. These will damage the painted and plastic surfaces.

5.3 Cleaning the body and control panel

Wipe the body of the machine with soapy water or non-corrosive mild gel detergents as necessary, and dry with a soft cloth.

Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean the control panel.

5.4 Cleaning the water intake filters

There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the machine and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap. These filters prevent foreign substances and dirt in the water to enter the washing machine. Filters should be cleaned as they do get dirty.

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1 Close the taps.
2 Remove the nuts of the water intake hoses to access the filters on the water intake valves. Clean them with an appropriate brush. If the filters are too dirty, take them out by means of pliers and clean them.
3 Take out the filters on the flat ends of the water intake hoses together with the gaskets and clean thoroughly under running water.
4 Replace the gaskets and filters carefully in their places and tighten the hose nuts by hand.

5.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter

The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend.

If the machine fails to drain water, the pump filter is clogged. Filter must be cleaned whenever it is clogged or in every 3 months. Water must be drained off first to clean the pump filter.

In addition, prior to transporting the machine (e.g., when moving to another house) and in case of freezing of the water, water may have to be drained completely.

WARNING: If the product is not in use, turn the tap off, detach the supply hose and drain the water inside the machine against any freezing possibility in the region of installation.

WARNING: After each use close the supply hose tap of the product.

WARNING: Foreign substances left in the pump filter may damage your machine or may cause noise problem.

Please check and if necessary clean your pump filter.

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In order to clean the dirty filter and discharge the water:

1 Unplug the machine to cut off the supply power.

WARNING: Temperature of the water inside the machine may rise up to 90 °C. To avoid burning risk, clean the filter after the water in the machine cools down.

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2 Open the filter cap.
3 Some of our products have emergency draining hose and some does not have. Follow the steps below to discharge the water.

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Discharging the water when the product has an emergency draining hose:

a Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat

b Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose. When the

container is full, block the inlet of the hose by replacing the plug. After the container is emptied, repeat the above procedure to drain the water in the machine completely.

c When draining of water is finished, close the end by the plug again and fix the hose in its place.

d Turn the pump filter to take it out.

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Discharging the water when the product does not have an emergency draining hose:

a Place a large container in front of the filter to catch water from the filter.

b Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise) until water starts to flow. Fill the flowing water into the container you have placed in front of the filter. Always keep a piece of cloth handy to absorb any spilled water.

c When the water inside the machine is finished, take out the filter completely by turning it.

4 Clean any residues inside the filter as well as fibers, if any, around the pump impeller region.
5 Install the filter.
6 If the filter cap is composed of two pieces, close the filter cap by pressing on the tab. If it is one piece, seat the tabs in the lower part into their places first, and then press the upper part to close.

6 Technical specifications

Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010
Supplier name or trademark	Arctic Arctic
Model name	APL 51211 BDW0 A	APL 51211 BDW3
Rated capacity (kg)	5	5
Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency)	A++ A++
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1)	148 148
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh)	0.830 0.830
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)	0.530 0.530
Energy consumption of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)	0.510 0.510
Power consumption in 'off-mode' (W)	0.25 0.25
Power consumption in 'left-on mode' (W)	1.0 1.0
Annual Water Consumption (l) (2)	9899 9899
Spin-drying efficiency class / Scale from A (Highest Efficiency) to G (Lowest Efficiency)	B	B
Maximum spin speed (rpm)	1200 1200
Remaining moisture Content (%)	53	53
Standard cotton programme (3)	Cotton Eco 60°C and 40°C
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (min)	215	215
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (min)	210	210
Programme time of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (min)	185	185
Duration of the left-on mode (min)	N/A	N/A
Airborne acoustical noise emissions washing/spinning (dB)	61/76 61/76
Built-in	Non Non
Rated capacity (kg)	5	5
Height (cm)	84	84
Width (cm)	60	60
Depth (cm)	41.5 41.5
Net weight (±4 kg.)	56	56
Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet	•/-	•/-
• Available
Electrical input (V/Hz)	230 V / 50Hz	230 V / 50Hz
Total current (A)	10	10
Total power (W)	1550	1550
(1) Energy Consumption based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
(2) Water consumption based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full and partial load. Actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
(3) "Standard 60°C cotton programme" and the "standard 40°C cotton programme" are the standard washing programmes to which the information in the label and the fiche relates and these programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and that they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of the product.

Programme cannot be started or selected.

- Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). >>> To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme. Previous programme will be cancelled. (See "Canceling the programme")

Water in the machine.

- Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in the production. >>> This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the machine.

Machine vibrates or makes noise.

• Machine might be standing unbalanced. >>> Adjust the feet to level the machine.
• A hard substance might have entered into the pump filter. >>> Clean the pump filter.
• Transportation safety bolts are not removed. >>> Remove the transportation safety bolts.
• Laundry quantity in the machine might be too little. >>> Add more laundry to the machine.
• Machine might be overloaded with laundry. >>>Take out some of the laundry from the machine or distribute the load by hand to balance it homogenously in the machine.
• Machine might be leaning on a rigid item. >>> Make sure that the machine is not leaning on anything.

Machine stopped shortly after the programme started.

- Machine might have stopped temporarily due to low voltage. >>> It will resume running when the voltage restores to the normal level.

Programme time does not countdown. (On models with display)

• Timer may stop during water intake. >>>Timer indicator will not countdown until the machine takes in adequate amount of water. The machine will wait until there is sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to lack of water. Timer indicator will resume countdown after this.
• Timer may stop during heating step. >>> Timer indicator will not countdown until the machine reaches the selected temperature.
• Timer may stop during spinning step. >>> Automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum.
• Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer.

- Too much detergent is used. >>> Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and 12 I water and pour into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer.

- Put detergent into the machine suitable for the programmes and maximum loads indicated in the "Programme and consumption table". When you use additional chemicals (stain removers, bleachs and etc), reduce the amount of detergent.

Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme

• Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent.
• Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

WARNING: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional product yourself.