WA 2550 - B - Washing machine BAUKNECHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WA 2550 - B BAUKNECHT

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THE FIRST TIME THE APPLIANCE IS USED:

• FOLLOW THE "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS"
- REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
- First wash cycle without laundry:

1. Turn on the tap(s).
2. Close the appliance door.
3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent dispenser compartment ☐.
4. Select a short programme (see programme chart). The pilot lamp lights up to show that the appliance is switched on.
5. Press the "Start" button for about one second. This initial cycle serves to eliminate any water remaining after your appliance was tested at the factory.

NORMAL DAILY USE:

1. Turn on the tap(s).
2. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the appliance.
3. Close the door.
4. Supply detergent and any additives you intend to use.
5. Select the programme, the temperature and any special functions required.
6. Press the "Start" button for about one second.

IMPORTANT:

During the first 15 minutes of the "Cotton" and "Easy care/Synthetic" programmes (both without prewash) the door can be opened for adding laundry. This is not possible if "Short/Rapid" is selected.

CONTENTS GB
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES	Page 22
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT	Page 23
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	Page 23
TRANSPORT / HANDLING	Page 23
PREPARING THE WASH	Page 24
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES	Page 25+26
DYEING AND BLEACHING	Page 26
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME / STARTING THE PROGRAMME	Page 26
SPECIAL OPTIONS	Page 27
PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATOR	Page 28
DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END	Page 28
PROGRAMME RESELECTION / INTERRUPTION	Page 28
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER	Page 29
CARE AND MAINTENANCE	Page 30
CHILD SAFETY	Page 30
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE	Page 31
AFTER SALES SERVICE	Page 32
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	Page 33

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1. Worktop
2. Control panel
3. Detergent dispenser
4. After Sales Service sticker (inside door)
5. Door
6. Door handle

- To open the door press the button on the inside of the handle and pull.

- Close the door by pushing it firmly (the lock will click into place).

1. Child safety (inside door)
2. Filter (behind cover)
3. Residual water drain (depending on model).

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

- Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable as indicated by the recycling symbol.

- Appliance

The appliance is built from recyclable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliance ensure you observe local waste disposal by laws. Before scrapping, pull out the plug and cut off the power cable so the appliance cannot be connected to the mains.

• Environmental tips

• If possible, always wash with a full load (depending on the programme) to save water and electricity.

• For a lightly to averagely soiled laundry, use a programme without a prewash cycle.

• Use low temperatures or short programmes for lightly soiled laundry.

• Press the "Saving half load" (Lightly soiled) button (depending on model) when washing small loads, and reduce the amount of detergent.
• If you intend to dry the washing in a dryer, select maximum spin speed (depending on the selected programme) to reduce the electricity consumption of the dryer.
• Do not exceed the detergent doses indicated in the Manufacturer's instructions.
• Use stain removal products only when strictly necessary.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the appliance only for domestic washing and for its intended applications.
• Ensure the installation and electrical and water connections have been made in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions and in observance of local safety regulations (refer to "Installation instructions").
• Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, switch it off or unplug it.

• When the appliance is not in use unplug it and turn off the tap(s).

• Do not attempt to force the door open.

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or enter the drum. Do not rest any weight on the door.
• Packing materials can be dangerous for children: keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of their reach.
• The appliance conforms to European safety regulations and to Directive n. 93/68/EEC and standard EN 60555.

TRANSPORT / HANDLING

1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Turn off the tap(s).

3. Remove the water supply and drain hose.

4. Eliminate all water from the hoses and from the appliance (see "Draining residual water").

5. Fit the transit bolts (obligatory) (see "Installation instructions").

PREPARING THE WASH

1. Sort the laundry according to:

- Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care, wool.

• Colour

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately.

- Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribute the load more evenly inside the drum.

- Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool 🔒, curtains and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Only wash fabrics that are suitable for machine washing.

Wash stockings, belts and other small items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped pillow cases.

2. Empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar can damage your laundry and the appliance drum and tub.

3. Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.

STAIN REMOVAL

• Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme.
• To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain removing agent in the detergent dispenser compartment
  • Particularly stubborn stains should be treated before the wash.

LOADING THE LAUNDRY

1. Open the door.
2. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum.
3. Close the door.

RECOMMENDED LOADS

See separate programme chart.

Note: Overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.

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DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT

The type of detergent depends on:

- type of fabric (cottons, easy care, delicate items, wool); Note: use only specific detergents for wool.

• colour;
• washing temperature;
  • degree and type of soiling.

Notes:

• Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble water softeners used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice this problem, shake or brush the affected items or use a liquid detergent.
• Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out of reach of children.
• Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic appliances. If you use water softeners, descaling agents and dyes, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use.
• Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

DOSAGE

Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in relation to:

• the degree and type of soiling;

• the size of the load;
- full load: follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions;
- half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
- minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used for a full load;

• water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water.

Notes:

• Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the appliance detects excessive foam it may prevent spinning.
• The laundry will become grey if you use too little detergent. Too little detergent will also lead to increased scale deposits on the heating element and drum.

WATER HARDNESS

Water hardness class	Characteristics German scale °dH		French scale °fH	Clarke scale °eH
1	soft	0-7	0-12	0-9
2	average	7-14	12-25	9-17
3	hard	14-21	25-37	17-26
4	very hard	over 21	over 37	over 26

Adjust the water hardness level marker in the detergent dispenser in accordance with the hardness of the water in your area. Move the marker sideways to the required position.

ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

1. Pull out the detergent dispenser
2. Add the detergent
3. Programmes with pre and main wash

4. Programmes without prewash, main wash only
   When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured insert and fit it in compartment [2] The graduated scale on the insert makes dosing easier.

5. Fabric softeners, etc. (no more than the "max" mark)

6. Stain remover agents
   • Anti-scale agents (water hardness 4)
   • Starch (dissolved in water)

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DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

1. Close the detergent dispenser completely.

Notes:

• To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated washing powder, use the special detergent ball supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum.
• You can use liquid detergent in the prewash phase for programmes with this special option.

In this case use only powder detergent for the main wash.

• When using liquid detergent with the "Start delay" option, use a detergent ball for liquid detergent and place it directly in the drum.
• When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergent dispenser up to the "max." level mark.

DYEING AND BLEACHING

Dyeing: commercially available products usually consist of a dye colour, fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum. Fill in the laundry only afterwards.

• Use exclusively products recommended for washing machines.
• Follow the Manufacturer's instructions.
• Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be stained by dyes or bleaches.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME / STARTING THE PROGRAMME

(refer also to the separate programme chart and the consumption data table)

1. Turn on the tap(s).
2. Turn the programme selector to the programme required. The pilot lamp lights up to indicate that the appliance is switched on.
3. Turn the thermostat knob to the required temperature.
4. Select options or start delay (see the next chapter) if required.
5. Keep the "Start" button pressed for one second. (if the "Start Delay" option is in use, the point after to the number of hours set flashes. Also see "Start Delay" option).

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SPECIAL OPTIONS

(The special options available depend on the model of your appliance, refer also to the programme chart)

Spin speed button

• Press the button to set the spin speed.
• Indication: The selected spin speed is indicated with a coloured background.

Each programme is automatically assigned a maximum spin speed.

Programme MAX. SPIN SPEED (RPM) (according to model)
Cottons	1200 1100 1000 900 800 600
Easy care	900* 900* 900* 900 800 600
Delicate	900* 900* 900* 900 800 600
Wool	900* 900* 900* 900 800 600
Rinse + spin	1200 1100 1000 900 800 600
Gentle spin	900* 900* 900* 900 800 600

* For improved garment care, spin speed is limited to 900 rpm.

Prewash button ↩

• Use the prewash option only for a heavily soiled wash (e.g. sand, stubborn soil).
• The prewash option adds about 15 minutes to the programme time.

Rinse hold button ☐

• The laundry remains in the rinse water without progressing to the spin cycle to avoid creasing and prevent colours from changing.
• This option is particularly recommended for programmes for "Wool", "Easy care" (synthetics) and "Delicates" or if the laundry cannot be removed as soon as the programme comes to an end.
• To terminate the rinse hold option: Press the Rinse hold button again; the programme will terminate automatically with the spin cycle for the preset wash programme.

Intensive rinse button

• Rinse cycle time is extended and the water level increases for improved rinsing efficiency.
• The intensive rinse option is particularly suitable for areas with very soft water when washing baby linen and helps people with allergies.

Short / Rapid (Quick wash) button

(if available) ↙ / ↗

• For quick, economical washes.
- Ideal for minimum loads of lightly-soiled articles.

Saving half load (Lightly soiled) button

• Reduces water consumption, particularly during the rinse.
  • Particularly suitable for a lightly soiled wash and for reduced loads, i.e. reduction of the amount of detergent.

Energy Save / Eco button

• The wash time is extended and the water temperature is reduced.
  This function saves about 30% in energy without compromising the excellent results of the wash.

Start delay

• The start delay time can be set from 1 to 9 hours in advance: Hold down the "Start delay" button or press it repeatedly until the desired number of hours appears on the digital display. If the setting exceeds the maximum of 9 hours, the timer starts at 0 next time the button is pressed.
• After having selected the programme and special options, hold down the the "Start" button for about 1 second. The time remaining to the programme start is shown in realtime.
• The number of hours setting can be corrected after the "Start" button has been pressed. As before, repeatedly press the "Start delay" button until the desired number of hours is displayed.
• When using liquid detergent with this option, use a detergent ball for liquid detergent and place it directly in the drum.

PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATOR

Indicates the current programme step.

The indicator moves from left to right after the programme start through "Wash", "Rinse" and

"Spin". At the end of the programme the indicator returns to its initial position on the left side.

DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END

DOOR LOCK

When you start the programme the door is automatically locked until the programme terminates.

"Door closed" indicator lights up.

Exception: When running the "Cotton" and "Easy care/Synthetics" programmes (without prewash) the door can be opened for adding further laundry during the first 15 minutes. If "Short/Rapid" (Quick wash) has been selected, however, this is not possible.

If the programme selector knob is turned to the "0" position or the power supply is interrupted, the door unlocks automatically after about 2 minutes.

PROGRAMME END

1. Programme end is indicated by the fact that
2. the programme sequence indicator is no longer visible.

3. the "Door closed" indicator is switched off.

4. Cancel the selected special functions by pressing the appropriate button again.

5. Set the programme selector on "0". The pilot lamp switches off.

6. Open the door and remove the load.

7. Turn off the tap(s).

Note: Leave the door ajar so that the drum can dry.

PROGRAMME RESELECTION / INTERRUPTION

PROGRAMME RESELECTION

a. CONTINUING WITH A NEW PROGRAMME OR TEMPERATURE SETTING

1. Select the new programme or temperature setting.
2. Hold down the "Start" button for about one second.

The new programme continues with the same programme step at which the previous programme was interrupted.

b. CANCELLING THE CURRENT PROGRAMME AND RESTARTING WITH A NEW ONE

Do not put more detergent into the machine for the new programme, since almost no water is drained out when a programme is cancelled.

1. Hold down the "Start" button for 5 seconds, or until the programme control audibly restarts.
2. Wait until the programme sequence indicator has returned to its initial (leftmost) position and has disappeared.
3. Set the programme selector to "0".
4. Select the new programme, temperature and any special options desired.
5. Hold down the "Start" button for one second.

TO INTERRUPT/PAUSE A PROGRAMME

To interrupt the current programme for a certain time and resume it later:

1. Set the programme selector to "0".

2. After the desired time, reselect the programme.

3. Hold down the "Start" button for about one second.

The programme continues.

TO STOP A PROGRAMME BEFORE THE END AND DRAIN

To stop a programme before the end and drain the water:

1. Set the programme selector to "Drain".
2. Hold down the "Start" button for about one second.
   The machine drains. Only open the door when the programme sequence indicator has returned to its initial (leftmost) position and the "Door Closed" indicator is off.

REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

WHEN SHOULD THE FILTER BE REMOVED?

• Check the filter regularly, two or three times a year and clean it if necessary.
• Check the filter if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles.
• Remove the filter if the pump is blocked by an object (buttons, coins, safety pins, etc.). IMPORTANT: make sure the water has had time to cool before draining the appliance.

REMOVING THE FILTER

1. Switch off the appliance (set the programme selector to "0").
2. Remove the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser and use it to open the filter cover.
3. Place a bowl beneath the filter.
4. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not extract filter as yet.
5. Wait until all the water has drained out.
6. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it.
7. Remove any foreign material from the filter.
8. Make sure the pump impeller is not obstructed.
9. Insert the filter and screw it fully down in a clockwise direction (until the grip is horizontal).
10. Close the cover.
11. Pour 0.5 l of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the "Eco System".
12. Select the programme and hold down the "Start" button about one second.

WHEN SHOULD THE RESIDUAL WATER BE DRAINED?

• Before transporting (moving) the machine.
- If the appliance is installed in a room subject to sub-zero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash.

DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

The residual water drain hose is accommodated in the appliance plinth.

1. Unscrew the plastic screw using the thick rounded projection on the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser or using a coin.
2. Grip the end of the drain tube and pull out about a 12 inch length. Remove the cap from the end of the tube.
3. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl, then refit the plug and stow the drain tube back in its compartment.
4. Before using the machine again, pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the "Eco system".

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL

• Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products).
  • Dry with a soft cloth.

DETERGENT DISPENSER

1. Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment, and extract it.
2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergents).
3. Wash all the parts under running water.
4. Replace the parts and refit the detergent dispenser. Push the siphon firmly into place.

DOOR SEAL

• Clean with a damp cloth when necessary.
- Check the fold of the seal for foreign objects periodically.

WATER HOSE MESH FILTERS

- Check and clean regularly.

For appliances with straight water hose (see figure)

1. Turn off the tap(s).
2. Unscrew the hoses from the tap(s).
3. Remove the mesh filter and clean it.
4. Refit the filter and screw the hose connection to the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the appliance.
6. Remove the filter from the appliance connection with pliers and clean it.
7. Refit the filter and screw the hose connection to the appliance.
8. Turn on the tap(s) to check that the connections are completely watertight.

For appliances with Water Stop hose (see figure)

1. Turn off the tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Remove only loose mesh filter and clean it.
4. Refit the filter and screw the Water Stop hose connection to the tap.
5. Turn on the tap to check that the connections are completely watertight.

FILTER (OF THE PUMP)

Check and clean the filter regularly, two or three times a year (see "Removing the filter").

CHILD SAFETY

To protect the appliance from improper use, turn the plastic screw on the interior of the door using the thick rounded plastic projection on the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser or using a coin.

1. Slot vertical: safety position, i.e. the door will not lock.
2. Slot horizontal: normal position, i.e. the door can be locked again.

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Straight hose Water Stop hose

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

This appliance is equipped with safety functions which detect at an early stage faults and react appropriately.

Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes.

The appliance will not start.

Check whether:

• the appliance is plugged in,
- the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar),
- the appliance door is properly closed (child lock?),
• a programme has been selected,
- "Start" has been pressed for at least one second.

The appliance stops during the programme.

Has the programme selection changed?

• Yes: Press the "Start" button for one second to continue with the new programme.
• It has been changed by mistake (e.g. by a child): Reselect the previous programme and press the "Start" button for one second to continue the wash.

Water supply is insufficient.

- Turn the programme selector knob to "0". Check whether:

• the water tap is completely open, and the water supply pressure is sufficient,
  • the inlet hose is kinked,
• the mesh filters are clogged (see "Care and Maintenance"/ "Water hose mesh filters"),
• the inlet hose is frozen. Reselect the desired programme and press the "Start" button for one second to continue with the programme (do not add detergent for this programme).

The appliance does not drain out the water.

• Reset the programme selector to "0". Check whether:
• drain hose is kinked (see "Installation instructions"),
• the pump/ filter are blocked (see "Removing the filter"). IMPORTANT: before draining, allow the wash water to cool down.
  • the drain hose is frozen.

Reselect the desired programme and press "Start" again for one second (do not add detergent during this programme). The programme continues.

If the fault recurs, contact After Sales Service (see "After Sales Service").

The "Water Stop" indicator lights up (depends on model).

• Turn off the tap and unplug the appliance.

• The Water Stop can be tripped by: a) too much foam; b) a leak in the water hose or appliance;
• Tilt the appliance forwards and let the water drain out.

Then:

• Turn on the tap; if the appliance immediately fills with water before being connected to the power supply, there is a malfunction: turn off the tap and contact After Sales Service.
• Plug the appliance back in the programme continues.

If the fault recurs, contact After Sales Service (see "After Sales Service").

The appliance vibrates during the spin cycle.

Check whether:

• the appliance is level and solidly installed on all four feet (see "Installation instructions").
• the transit bolts have been removed. Before starting up the appliance, the transit bolts must be removed (see "Installation instructions").

The laundry was not spun at the end of the programme.

• The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc.) this system may reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether, if the imbalance is too great even after several spin starts.
• If the laundry is too wet at the end of the cycle, add more articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle.

The additive product is not being fully washed into the drum from the detergent drawer.

Check whether:

• the siphon is correctly installed and clean (see "Care and Maintenance / "Detergent dispenser").
• enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters could be clogged (see "Care and Maintenance"/ "Water hose mesh filters").

AFTER SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After Sales Service:

1. Try to solve the problem (see "Trouble Shooting Guide").
2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is repeated.

If after the above checks the appliance does not work properly, get in touch with the nearest After-Sales Service Centre.

Please give:

• a short description of the fault,
• the exact type and model of the appliance,
• the number after the word SERVICE,

SERVICE

0000 000 00000

- Your complete address and telephone number.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TRANSIT BOLTS

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

Before using the appliance you must remove the transit bolts (figure 1).

1. Slacken the four bolts with the spanner supplied (figure 2).
2. Unscrew the bolts by hand.
3. Holding the bolt head, pull each bolt through the wide part of the holes.
4. Close the holes with the plastic covers supplied, insert the covers in the wide part of the hole and slide them toward the narrow part until they click into place (figure 3).
5. Keep the transit bolts for future use.

Important:

Whenever the appliance is transported, the transit bolts must be refitted.

Pry up the plastic covers with a screwdriver, slide in the opposite direction to the arrow and remove. Insert and tighten the transit bolts, performing the steps for removal in reverse order.

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Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

• Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
- Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
- If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet as required (do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet).

1. Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied.
2. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand.
3. Tighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise towards the appliance casing.
4. If the appliance is to be installed on a wooden floor, distribute the weight by placing it on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in thickness. Secure the plywood sheet to the floor.

WORKTOP / COVER PANEL

The appliance must only be installed beneath a continuous fitted kitchen worktop.

If the appliance will be built under it is mandatory to use the cover panel UBS.

- Unplug the appliance.

1. Unscrew the worktop fixing screws from the rear of the appliance.
2. Slide the worktop fully backward and lift it upwards to remove. Install the cover panel following the relative instructions.
3. Refit the fixing screws and tighten them.

BUILD-UNDER OPENING DIMENSIONS

Width 600 mm

Height 825 mm

Depth 600 mm

WARNING:

Only plug the appliance into the mains power socket after you have fitted the cover panel or the appliance worktop.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WATER SUPPLY

• Water supply: cold water only
• Tap(s): 3/4" threaded hose connection
• Pressure: 10-100 N/cm ^4 (1-10 bar).

WATER INLET HOSE(S)

1. The mesh filter supplied with the appliance must be inserted in the connection between the inlet hose(s) and the tap(s).
2. Carefully screw the hose connection to the tap(s) preferably by hand. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed.
3. Check water-tightness of tap(s) and appliance connections by turning the tap(s) completely on.
4. If the hose is too short, replace it with a suitable length of pressure resistant hose (10 bar min., EN 50065 approved type).
5. Periodically check the hose for brittleness and cracks and replace if necessary.
6. The appliance can be connected without a non-return valve.
   • Install the appliance in accordance with regulations of your local water company.

WATER STOP ANTI-FLOODING SYSTEM (depends on model)

• The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure at the tap connection contain electrical components.
• Do not cut the hose and do not immerse the plastic enclosure in water.
• If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the appliance from the mains immediately.

If the hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water Stop hose (available from After Sales Service or from your dealer). This operation must be carried out exclusively by a licensed electrician.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DRAINING

- Connecting the water drain hose. Remove the "U" bend from the appliance drum and fit it at the end of the drain hose. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the "U" bend (see figure). The drain hose should not be hooked onto small washbasins.

Max. drain height: 1.25 m (4 ft)

If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw-on hose clips.

Max. drain hose length: 2.50 m (8 ft).

Important:

Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed. Secure the hose so that it cannot fall down while the appliance is running.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with established regulations. The appliance must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to property or injury to persons or animals deriving either directly or indirectly from failure to observe the above directions.
• The data of voltage, power consumption and the required electrical protection are supplied on the inside of the appliance door.
• The electrical power cable must be replaced, if necessary, exclusively by a licensed electrician.
• The appliance conforms to European safety regulations, EC directive 93/68/EEC and standard EN 60555.
  • Do not use extension leads or multisockets.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

"Warning - this appliance must be earthed"

This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if the machine's mains lead is not fitted with a plug, you should fit a suitable new, good quality plug by following the instructions in (2) below.

Any unsuitable plug should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a socket.

2. CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to be carried out ONLY by a qualified electrician

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - "NEUTRAL" ("N")

BROWN - "LIVE" ("L")

GREEN AND YELLOW - "EARTH" ("E")

To fit a new plug, proceed as follows:

2.1 Polarized Plugs (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug conforming to BS 1363A)

a. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or by the Earth symbol or coloured yellow or green and yellow.
b. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black.
c. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red.

YELLOW & GREEN BROWN BLUE CABLE CLAMP Connection to a typical 13 amp plug

2.2 Non-polarized plugs (e.g. 2 pin with side earth contact)

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the earth contact. The other two wires should be connected to the two pins, irrespective of colour.

3. FUSE REPLACEMENT

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plug, replace the fuse only with an A.S.T.A. approved type conforming to BS 1362 and proceed as follows:

Technical diagram of a plug electrical socket with labeled components A and B, showing internal wiring and adjustment arrows.

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and the fuse (B).
2. Fit the replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse cover.
3. Refit both into the plug.

For all other types of plug, the supply socket should be protected by a 16 A fuse or circuit breaker at the distribution board.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOBILITY WHEELS (for UK only)

Depending on model, your washing machine is provided with mobility wheels.

You will find these wheels in the accessory kit supplied with the machine, or you can order them from our After-Sales Service

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Tilt the machine forward.
2. Loosen the two rear feet.
3. Insert the wheels as close as possible to the screw (1).
4. Tighten the screw completely (2).
5. Put the machine in an upright position.
6. Adjust the front feet making sure that the machine is completely level with the floor.

Note: Levelling is extremely important to avoid any risk of instability and vibrations.

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MOVING THE MACHINE

1. Open the door of the machine.
2. Lift the machine 1 or 2 cm (3).
3. Push or pull the machine according to your need.

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