W1207 - Washing machine Zanussi-Electrolux - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL W1207 Zanussi-Electrolux

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Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper.

Contents

Warnings 4-5

Disposal 5

Tips for environmental protection 5

Technical specifications 6

Installation 7

Unpacking 7

Positioning 7

Water inlet 7-8

Water drainage 8

Electrical connection 8

Your new washer-dryer 9

Description of the appliance 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Use 10

Control panel 10

Controls 10-14

Washing hints 15

Sorting the laundry 15

Temperatures 15

Before loading the laundry 15

Maximum loads 15

Laundry weights 15

Removing stains 15

Detergents and additives 16

Drying hints 17

Load 17

Garments not suitable for drying 17

Drying symbols on garment labels 17

Duration of the drying cycle 17

Fibre residue 17

Additional drying 17

Operating sequence 18-21

Washing programmes 22

Timed dryings 23

International wash code symbols 24

Maintenance 25

Door seal 25

Bodywork 25

Detergent dispenser drawer 25

Drain pump 25-26

Water inlet filter 26

Emergency emptying out 26

Frost precautions 26

Something not working? 27-28

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber.
  • After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor.

Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed and dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub.

• If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser which has to be placed directly in the drum, remember to remove this dispenser before drying.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door. If not, drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book.
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying cycle the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.

Disposal

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

PE<=polyethylene

PS<=polystyrene

PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical.

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- When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both washing and drying cycles).

• The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately spun before being dried.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
	Width 60 cmDepth 61 cm
		WASHING DRYING
MAXIMUM LOAD Cottons 7 kg 3.5 kg	Synthetics 3 kg 2 kgDelicates 3 kg -Handwash 📋/Wool MINI 30' 2 kg	2 kg
SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY		220/230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED		2200 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION		10 A
WATER PRESSURE	Minimum	0,05 MPa
	Maximum	0,8 MPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage

89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.

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1. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom of the machine. Unscrew and remove the four feet. Release the two plastic bags.

1 2 3 P1124

1. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag, removing it towards the right and then downwards.
2. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag, removing it towards the left and then upwards.

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1. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

2. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.

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Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units.

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

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Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread.

Do not use already employed hoses for water connections.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks

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The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.

Important!

Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying.

This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

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In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised.

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Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse must be used.

Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below.

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

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

GREEN & YELLOW E 13 A N BROWN BLUE CORD CLAMP P1041

The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol ♣ coloured green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal «N» or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red.

Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

WARNING:

A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.

Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

Your new washer-dryer

This new machine, which is fitted with the New Jet System and patented by Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

• The possibility of selecting the temperature, spin speed and all options offered by this machine gives you truly “customised” washing.
• The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting of the wash programme to the desired time of day.
• The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running.
• The special handwash/wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
• The drying programmes will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever the weather.
  • 3-compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener.
• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door handle
4 Drain pump
5 Adjustable feet

1 2 3 4 5

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

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Control panel

ON/OFF 1 2345678 FABRICS TEMPERATURE SPIN SPEED OPTIONS AUTO DRY DRYING TIME 9 10 11 12 9 13 COTTONS SYNTHETICS DELICATES HAMD MINI-30Y 90°C 60°C 40°C 30°C COLD 1200 900 700 500 NO SPIN PREWASH ECO EXTRA ENISE COTTONS EXTRA DRY STORE DRY IRON DRY SYNTHETICS STORE DRY COTTONS SYNTHETICS START/PAUSE DELAY W 1207 MODE IN ITALY SKIP RESET

1 ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the machine on. The display (9) will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero. You will find more detailed explanations on page 11-12 (see DISPLAY).

Press it again to switch the machine off.

2 Mains-on light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.

3 FABRICS button

Press this button repeatedly to select the programme on the basis of the type of laundry to be washed. The light relevant to the selected programme will light up. The machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating buttons 4 and 5.

Hand wash

When you select this programme, you obtain a particularly delicate washing, suitable for articles of clothing whose label indicates that they must be hand-washed 📊.

4 TEMPERATURE button

Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the machine. The relevant light will light up.

Maximum temperatures are 90°C for cotton, 60°C for synthetic fabrics, 40°C for delicate fabrics, fabrics to be hand-washed or wool fabrics and 30°C for MINI 30'.

Position COLD corresponds to a COLD WASH. This option can be used for very delicate laundry, such as curtains.

5 Spin speed button

Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the machine. The relevant light will light up. Maximum speeds are:

• for cotton: 1.200 rpm;
• for synthetic fabrics and fabrics to be hand-washed: 900 rpm;
• for delicate fabrics and MINI 30': 700 rpm.

NO SPIN position: if you select the option NO SPIN all the spinning phases are suppressed. The machine will add some rinses for cotton and synthetics. To be used for extremely delicate items.

6 OPTIONS button

Press this button to select one of these following options:

- PREWASH button: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash (not available for handwash cycle and MINI 30').

The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.

• ECO button: this option can be selected only for cottons and synthetics lightly or normally soiled with a temperature 40^ or higher. The washing time will be prolonged and the washing temperature will be reduced.
• EXTRA RINSE button: can be used only cotton, synthetics and delicates. The machine will add 2 rinses for cotton and 1 rinse for synthetics and delicates.

This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

7 Auto Dry button

By means of this button you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics:

Extra dry (cottons).

Store dry (cottons and synthetics).

Iron dry (cottons).

The corresponding pilot light illuminates.

The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness.

8 Drying Time button

By depressing this button you can select a timed programme for cotton or synthetics, the relevant light illuminates. To select “cottons” you have to push the button for about 2 seconds. To select the drying time push the button until the time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or synthetics) you have to dry.

- For COTTON and SYNTHETICS you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes (2.10).

Every time you press the button the time increases, by 5 mins.

9 DISPLAY

The following pieces of information are shown on the display:

- Three blinking dashes, when a programme is cancelled by means of the SKIP/RESET button.

The three blinking dashes will also appear when you press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine on, if the previously selected cycle has been erased.

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- Duration of washing programme in hours and minutes, after you have selected a programme. While the programme is running (after you have pressed the START/PAUSE button), the displayed time value decreases by one unit every minute.

2.05

- The selected drying time is displayed in minutes or hours and minutes (max 130 mins).

1.25

After the programme has started the remaining time is updated every minute.

- The machine has completed the programme: this is indicated by a blinking zero. The zero will reappear when you switch the machine on, unless the previous programme has been erased by means of the SKIP RESET button.

0

Important!

The first time you use the machine, when you switch it on, it may display a blinking zero. This is due to the fact that the machine has performed a washing cycle during the manufacturer's inspection tests, and this cycle has not been erased after its completion.

- Delay start, a time value indicated in hours and selected by means of the relevant button.

The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds, then the duration of the selected programme reappears.

After you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, the countdown begins, and the delay time value decreases by one unit every hour, and then, when remain the last 2 hours each 30 minutes.

You can delay the start of the selected programme by up to 23 hours in one hour intervals.

15 h

- An incorrect option selection has been made: this is indicated by the message Err when a function incompatible with the current programme is selected.

Err

- An alarm code indicates a fault in the machine operation (see the relevant chapter on page 27).

E20

10 START/PAUSE button ⏻

This button has two functions:

- Start: after you have selected the desired programme and options, press this button to start the machine. The light above the button will stop flashing and remain lit.

If you have selected a delay time by means of button 12, the countdown will begin and will be shown on the display.

- Pause: when you press this button again, the programme in progress is interrupted. The light above the button will start flashing. To restart the programme, press the button again.

START/PAUSE

Important!

You must set the machine to PAUSE before you make any change in the programme in progress.

11 SKIP/RESET button

At the end of a programme, you must press this button once or repeatedly, in order to clear the contents of the memory (the display will show three blinking dashes); otherwise, the next time you switch the machine on, the blinking zero will reappear.

You can also press the SKIP/RESET button to exclude one or several phases of the programme which is running, as indicated below.

• set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button (the relevant light will flash);
• press the SKIP/RESET button once or several times, until the required phase(s) is(are) cancelled (the light next to the name of the phase(s) will go out).

Example:

Prewash Wash Rinse Spin Drain Dry

In this case, both the drain and the spin (at the speed provided for the selected type of fabric) will be performed.

This button allows you also to select special programmes, such as RINSES, SPIN and DRAIN.

• If the machine is already switched on because it has just performed a washing programme, proceed as follows:
• depress SKIP/RESET once or repeatedly to cancel the previously performed programme;
• select the type of fabric by means of FABRICS button;
• select the special programme:
  • RINSES

Depress SKIP/RESET once, the pilot light WASH goes out.

• SPIN ©

Depress SKIP/RESET twice, the pilot lights WASH and RINSES go out.

• DRAIN

Depress SKIP/RESET three times, the pilot lights WASH, RINSES and SPIN go out, and only the pilot light DRAIN will light on.

Example:

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In this case the machine will perform the rinses followed by the spin.

12 DELAY START button

This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme selected from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours. The delay you have selected is shown on the display for about 3 seconds; afterwards, the duration of the programme reappears.

You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the START/PAUSE button.

The time value shown on the display will decrease by one unit every hour.

You can change the delay time at any moment, before you press the START/PAUSE button.

If you have already pressed the START/PAUSE button, and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows:

• set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button;
• press the DELAY button twice, to erase the delay time. The display will indicate « ' ».
• press the START/PAUSE button again.

Important!

The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. After you have closed the door, press the START/PAUSE button again.

13 Programme phase indicator lights

When you select a programme, the lights relevant to the phases that form the programme light up.

Prewash Wash Rinse Spin Drain Dry

After you have started the programme, only the light relevant to the phase that is currently being carried out will remain lit.

i Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens and silk.

Temperatures

90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

COLD for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed 30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres, woollens and silk.

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts.

General rules:

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

Delicate fabrics, woollens and silk: drum no more than one third full.

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

towelling towel 200 g

tea cloth 100 g

night dress 200 g

ladies' briefs 100 g

man's work shirt 600 g

man's shirt 200 g

man's pyjamas 500 g

blouse 100 g

men's underpants 100 g

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any

residual marks with bleach.

Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. 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.

All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
- powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– large amounts of foam form during washing.

i Drying hints

As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.

Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.

Load

Sort of laundry	max. load (dry weight)
Linen and cottons	3.5 kg
Synthetics	2 kg

Warning:

Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.

Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried.

The following symbols refer to drying:

Machine drying is usually possible
Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to

• the final spin speed;
• the required degree of drying (extra dry, store dry or iron dry);
• the type of laundry;
• the size of load.

The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated in the programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the rinse programme by means of the SKIP/RESET button to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards.

After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.

Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying cycle.

Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.

i Operating sequence

Washing only

Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 90^ C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Open the door.

Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.

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2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment 🌐

If you have selected the prewash option, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked Ⓤ.

3. Measure out the additive

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked ⚙, without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

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4. Switch the machine on

Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine on. The display will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero. The light above the button will light up.

ON/OFF

0 -

5. Select the desired programme

Press the FABRICS button repeatedly, in order to select the desired programme/ fabric. The relevant light will light up.

COTTONS SYNTHETICS DEUCATES HAND-WASH MINI 30/ FABRICS

Prewash Wash Rinse Spin Drain Dry

The lights relevant to the phases that form the programme will light up.

The display will show the duration of the selected programme, calculated on the basis of the maximum load for each type of fabric. The light of START/PAUSE button will start flashing.

If the load of laundry to be washed is small, at the beginning of the cycle the display will still indicate the duration relevant to the maximum load. The duration value will be gradually adjusted during the execution of the cycle.

6. Select the temperature

Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the machine or the COLD WASH. The relevant light will light up.

90°C 60°C 40°C 30°C COLD TEMPERATURE

7. Select the spin speed or NO SPIN option

Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly, in order to select the desired spin speed or the NO SPIN option. The relevant light will light up.

8. Select the desired options

The relevant light illuminates.

PREWASH ECO EXTRA OPTIONS

9. Select the DELAY TIME

Before you start the programme, if you wish the starting to be delayed, press the DELAY button repeatedly, or keep it pressed, to select the desired delay.

The selected delay time value (up to 23 hours) will appear on the display for 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.

15 h DELAY

10. Start the programme

Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light will stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that is in progress will remain lit.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.

The display will show the duration of the programme or the selected delay.

START/PAUSE

11. How to change an option or a programme during its cycle

Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button.

It is possible to change the temperature or any phase before the programme carries it out.

Changing a running programme is possible only by cancelling it and selecting a new programme.

The machine will resume the cycle from the beginning and the washing water in the tub will not emptied out.

If it is necessary to drain the water in order to change the programme in progress, proceed as follows:

• PAUSE the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button;
• press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly, until only the (drain) pilot light remains lit;
• press the START/PAUSE button again.

When the water has been drained, the display shows a blinking zero.

You may now select a new programme and press the START/PAUSE button to start it.

12. How to cancel a programme during its cycle

To cancel a programme that is being carried out, first pause the machine by pressing the START/PAUSE button, then press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly, until the display shows three blinking dashes.

13. How to open a programme during its cycle

You can open the door, after having set the machine to PAUSE, provided the following conditions exist:

• the machine is not in the heating phase beyond 55^ ;
  • the level of the water is not high;
  • the drum is not turning.

If these requirements are met, when you pause the machine, the door can be opened.

Should it not be possible to open the door, and should it be absolutely necessary to do so, switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.

After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the door.

Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the machine!

When you close the door and press the ON/OFF button again, the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted.

14. At the end of the programme

At the end of the programme, the machine stops automatically, displays a blinking zero, the START/PAUSE button light goes out and the door can be opened.

Press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly to erase the programme that has just been carried out. If you omit to do this, the next time you switch the machine on, the blinking zero will appear on the display.

Note: when you switch the machine on, if you must erase the previously performed programme, it is also sufficient to press the FABRICS button and select a new programme.

Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine off. The relevant light will go out.

Remove the laundry from the machine.

Check whether the drum is completely empty, by rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to prevent any items of laundry from remaining accidentally in the drum, where they might get damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or bleed colour into another load of laundry.

We advise you to close the water supply tap and disconnect the plug from the socket.

Leave the door ajar in order to air the machine.

Drying 3 kg of cotton

You have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 6 kg of laundry.

They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to put away without ironing as soon as they are dry.

Press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly to erase the programme that has just been carried out, the display will show 3 dashes and switch the machine off by depressing ON/OFF button.

Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 3 kg each.

The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.

1. Load the laundry
2. Depress the ON/OFF button to switch the machine on, the display will show 3 dashes.
3. If you wish to carry out the electronic drying, depress AUTO DRY button until the light STORE DRY illuminates.

COTTONS ○ EXTRA DRY ○ STORE DRY ○ IRON DRY SYNTHETICS ○ STORE DRY AUTO DRY

If you want a timed drying, depress the DRYING TIME button until the light COTTONS lights up, then depress the same button until the time you want appears on the display (See "Programme table on page 23).

55 COTIONS • SYNTHETICS DRYING TIME

COTIONS SYNTHETICS 1.00 DRYING TIME

1. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme.

START/PAUSE

1. At the end of the programme press SKIP/RESET button to clear the memory and switch the machine off by depressing ON/OFF button.

2. Remove the laundry.

3. Proceed following the same steps to dry the remaining of fabrics.

Autodrying 2 kg of synthetics

You intend to wash and dry automatically 2 kg of synthetics.

Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing & drying programme.

1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and additive.
3. Switch the machine on by depressing the ON/OFF button.
4. Select the wash programme/fabric and temperature.
5. Select eventually the required options by means of the relevant buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy.
   In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. The lowest values you can select are the following:
6. 900 r.p.m. for cottons & synthetics with electronic drying

7. 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for synthetics with timed drying

8. Select the drying time or degree of drying.

9. Start the programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button.

10. At the end of the programme, press SKIP/RESET button to clear the memory and press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off.

11. Remove the laundry.

Programme table

Washing programmes

Type of laundry and symbols on labels	Max. load	Programme/temperature	Description of programme	Available options
White cotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen	7 kg	Cottons90°C	Wash at90°C3 rinsesLong spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPINEXTRA RINSEECOPREWASH
Coloured cotton: e.g. shirts, blouses, underwear, towels, house-hold linen	7 kg	Cottons60°-40°-30°C orCOLD	Wash at60°-40°-30°C orCOLD3 rinsesLong spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPINEXTRA RINSEECO*PREWASH
Synthetic fabrics and blends: e.g. shirts, blouses, underwear	3 kg	Synthetics60°-40°-30°C orCOLD	Wash at60°-40°-30°C orCOLD3 rinsesShort spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPINEXTRA RINSEECO*PREWASH
Delicate fabrics: e.g. acrylic fabrics, viscose, poly-ester, synthetic blends	3 kg	Delicates40°-30°C orCOLD	Wash at40°-30°C orCOLD3 rinsesShort spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPINEXTRA RINSEPREWASH
Handwash /WoolItems to be hand washed	2 kg	Handwash 40°-30°C orCOLD	Wash at40°-30°C orCOLD3 rinsesShort spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPIN
Mini 30'Slightly soiled fabrics	2 kg	Mini 30'30°C	Wash at -30°C2 rinsesShort spin	SPIN SPEEDNO SPIN

* Available only at 40°C and 60°C.

Programme table

Timed drying

Degree of drying	Type of fabric	Max. load	Spin speed	Drying time mins
Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials	Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc.)	3.5 kg	1200	105-115
		1.5 kg	1200 55-65
Store dry Suitable for items to put away without ironing	Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes)	3.5 kg	1200	95-105
		1.5 kg	1200	45-55
	Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen)	2 kg 900		70-80
		1 kg 900 35-45
Iron dry Suitable for ironing	Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts etc.)	3.5 kg	1200	75-85
		1.5 kg	1200 40-50

i International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

Energetic washDelicate wash	95Max. wash temperature 95°C	Max. wash temperature 60°C	Max. wash temperature 40°C	Max. wash temperature 30°C	Hand wash Do not wash at all
		60	40	30

high temperature

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

hanger

Tumble dry

Do not tumble dry

Maintenance

1. Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold.

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2. Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.

3. Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be removed.

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Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

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4. Drain pump

The pump should be inspected if

• the machine does not empty and/or spin
- the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance.
• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
• Open the pump door.

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• Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.
• Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap.
• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump.

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- Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.

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- Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat.

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• Screw the pump fully in.
• Close the pump door.

5. Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a stiff brush.

Screw the hose back onto the tap.

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6. Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
• clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;
• screw the pump again and close the door.

7. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0^ C, proceed as follows:

• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding the formation of ice and, consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0^ C.

Something not working?

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

During machine operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals can be heard:

- E10 : problem with the water supply

- E20 : problem with water draining

- E40 : door open

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem	Possible cause
The machine does not start up:	The door is not firmly closed. (E40)The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket.The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.The type of fabric has not been selected by means of the relevant button.The START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.The DELAY option has been selected.
The machine does not fill:	The water tap is closed. (E10)The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (E10)The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10)The door is not properly closed. (E40)
The machine fills then empties immediately:	The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
The machine does not empty and/or does not spin:	The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)The option NO SPIN has been selected.The drain pump is clogged. (E20)
There is water on the floor:	Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.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.The drain hose is damaged.The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump.
Unsatisfactory washing results:	Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.The correct temperature was not selected.Excessive laundry load.
The machine vibrates or is noisy:	The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.The support feet have not been adjusted.The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
The door will not open:	The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.The machine is heating the water or drying clothes.The drum is turning.
Problem Possible cause
·Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough:	·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 few minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will spin at a lower speed. If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough, redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme.
·The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough	·The water tap is closed (E10).·The drain filter is clogged (E20).·The drying time or degree of dryness has not been selected.·An appropriate drying time or degree of dryness has not been chosen.·There is too much laundry inside the appliance.

Water is not visible in the machine. The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. P1035UK

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.

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