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EWF12832 WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 3
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 5
3 CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................................... 6
4 BEFORE FIRST USE ................................................................................................. 12
5 DAILY USE ................................................................................................................ 12
6 WASHING HINTS ...................................................................................................... 18
7 INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS ............................................................... 21
8 CARE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................. 22
9 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 28
10 TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................... 31
11 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 32
12 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS .................................................................................... 37

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.

Warning / Caution-Safety information.

General information and tips.
Environmental information.

Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Conditions of use Wash small items such as socks,

laces, washable belts etc in a washing
This appliance is intended to be used in bag or pillow case as it is possible for
household and similar applications such items to slip down between the
such as: tub and the inner drum.
- Farm houses Only use the advised quantities of
- By clients in serviced apartments, fabric softener and detergent. Damage
holiday apartments and residential to the fabric or appliance can occur if
type environments. you overfill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
In the interest of your safety and to This appliance is not intended for use
ensure the correct use, before installing by persons (including children) with
and first using the appliance, read this reduced physical, sensory or mental
user manual carefully, including its hints capabilities, or lack of experience and
and warnings. knowledge, unless they have been
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and given supervision or instruction
accidents, it is important to ensure that concerning use of the appliance by a
all people using the appliance are person responsible for their safety.
thoroughly familiar with its operation and Do not use your washing machine to
safety features. wash articles with whalebones,
Save these instructions and make sure material without hems or torn material.
that they remain with the appliance if it Always unplug the appliance and turn
is moved or sold, so that everyone off the water supply after use, clean
using it through its life will be properly and maintenance.
informed on appliance use and safety. Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
1.1 GENERAL SAFETY
persons may cause injury or serious
It is dangerous to alter the malfunctioning. Contact your local
specifications or attempt to modify this Service Centre. Always insist on
product in anyway. genuine spare parts.
During high temperature wash
program the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it! 1.2 INSTALLATION
Make sure that small pets do not This appliance is heavy. Care should
climb into the drum. To avoid this, be taken when moving it.
please check into the drum before
When unpacking the appliance, check
using the appliance.
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
Any objects such as coins, safety not use it and contact the Service
pins, nails, screws, stones or any Centre.
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be All packing and transit bolts must be
placed into the machine. removed before use. Serious damage
can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See
relevant section in the user manual.
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After having installed the appliance, Never use the washing machine if the
check that it is not standing on the power supply cable, the control panel,
inlet and drain hose and the worktop the working surface or the base are
is not pressing the electrical supply damaged so that the inside of the
cable. washing machine is accessible.
If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet 1.4 CHILD SAFETY
in order to allow air to circulate freely. This washing machine is not intended
Always be sure, that there is no water for use by young children or infirm
leakage from hoses and their persons without supervision.
connections after the installation. Young children should be supervised
Any plumbing work required to install to ensure that they do not play with
this appliance should be carried out by the appliance.
a qualified plumber. The packaging components (e.g.
Any electrical work required to install plastic film, polystyrene) can be
this appliance should be carried out by dangerous to children - danger of
a qualified electrician. suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach.
1.3 USE Keep all detergents in a safe place out
of children’s reach.
This appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used for Make sure that children or pets do not
purposes other than those for which it climb into the drum.
was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed
1.5 CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
to be machine washed. Follow the When you activate this device, you
instructions on each garment label. cannot close the door. This prevents
Do not overload the appliance. See children or pets to be locked in the
the relevant section in the user drum.
manual. To activate this device, rotate the
Before washing, ensure that all button (WITHOUT pressing it) inside
pockets are empty and buttons and the door clockwise until the groove is
zips are fastened. Avoid washing horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
frayed or torn articles and treat stains
such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products
should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the
fluid is removed from the garment To disable this device and restore the
before placing in the machine. possibility of closing the door, rotate
Never pull the power supply cable to the button anti-clockwise until the
remove the plug from the socket; groove is vertical.
always take hold of the plug itself.
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1

3 7
2
9

4 11
8
5
10

6 12

1 Worktop 7 Mains Cable

2 Detergent/Softener Dispenser 8 Water Inlet Hose
3 Control Panel 9 Water Drain Hose
4 Door Handle 10 Hose Support
5 Door 11 Transit Bolts
6 Level Adjustment Feet (Front) 12 Level Adjustment Feet (Back)

ACCESSORIES
Plastic caps

14
To close the holes on the rear side of
the cabinet after the removal of the
13
transit bolts.

13 Door Blocking button Plastic hose guide

14 Rating Plate

To connect the drain hose on the edge

of a sink.
15
Spanner

- To remove the transit bolts.

15 Drain Pump Filter - To adjust levelling legs.
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3. CONTROL PANEL

2 4 3 7 13 8 9 10 11

1 5 6 12

1 On/off button 8 Rinse plus touchpad

2 Program knob 9 Prewash touchpad
3 Temperature touchpad 10 Easy iron touchpad
4 Spin selection touchpad 11 Vapour touchpad
5 Adjust time touchpad 12 Start/Pause touchpad
6 Delay start touchpad 13 Child lock option (see page 17)
7 Display

3.1 On/off Button 3.4 Spin Selection Touchpad

On/Off button is used to turn On Press this touchpad repeatedly to
and turn Off your washing machine. increase or decrease the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to
3.2 Program Knob be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the washing
Turn this knob to set a program.
machine.
The related program indicator
comes on. The buzzer sounds. No Spin
(See page 10) No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increase the
3.3 Temperature Touchpad number of rinses.
Press this touchpad repeatedly to Rinse Hold
increase or decrease the wash By selecting this option the water of
temperature if you want your laundry the last rinse is not emptied out and
to be washed at a temperature the drum turns regularly to prevent
different from the one proposed by the laundry creases.
the washing machine (symbol “ ”
corresponds to cold wash).
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The door is still locked to indicate 3.5 Adjust Time Touchpad

that the water must be emptied out.
This option allows you to reduce
The door stays locked with washing time.
the water in the drum. To Press this touchpad repeatedly to
continue the cycle you must decrease or return to default
press (Start/Pause). washing time.
This option will adjust the number
Night Cycle of rinse according to selected
By selecting this option, the washing time.
machine will not drain the water of
the last rinse to avoid wrinkling the
3.6 Delay Start Touchpad
laundry. All spinning phases are
suppressed. This washing cycle is This option makes it possible to
very quiet, and can be selected at delay the start of the program by
night or other appropriate times. 30 min, 60 min or 90 min and
then by every hour from 2 to 20
The door stays locked with
hours.
the water in the drum. To
continue the cycle you must The delay you have selected is
press (Start/Pause). indicated on the display. The end
time will increase in order to show
you the selected delay.
You must select this option after
you have set the program and
before you press the Start/Pause
touchpad.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time
press Start/Pause touchpad to put
the machine in pause mode. Add
laundry, close the door and press
Start/Pause touchpad again.
You can cancel the delay time at
any moment, by pressing ‘Delay
Start’ touchpad repeatedly till the
display shows delay time ‘ ’, then
press the Start/Pause touchpad.
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3.7 Display
A C D

B E

A Digital Number; B Washing Phase icon

will tell you:
C Delay Start icon
– Washing cycle time.
– Delay start time. D Child Lock icon
– The alarm codes. Refer to the E Door Lock icon
chapter “Troubleshooting” for – It is on, you cannot open the
their description. door.
– The level of the Time Manager – It is off, you can open the door.
( ).

3.8 Rinse Plus Touchpad When you set this function, put
the detergent into the “ ”
This option is recommended for
compartment. (Refer page 14-15)
people who are allergic to
detergents, and in areas where the This function increases the
water is very soft. program duration.
Press it to add rinsing phases to a
program. 3.10 Easy Iron Touchpad
The indicator of this option comes When selecting this option the
on. laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid creasing. In this
3.9 Prewash Touchpad way ironing is easier.
Select this option if you wish your The indicator of this option comes
laundry to be pre-washed before on.
the main wash. Use this option for
heavy soil.
The indicator of this option comes
on.
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3.11 Vapour Touchpad 3.12 Start/Pause Touchpad

Select this option to add To start the selected program,
approximately 15-40 minutes of press the ‘Start/Pause’.
tumbling in vapour during the wash
To interrupt a program which is
cycle. Vapour helps open fabric
running, press the ‘Start/Pause’
fibers up to allow laundry additives
to pause the machine.
to release tough stains.
To restart the program from the
The indicator of this option comes
point at which it was interrupted,
on.
press the ‘Start/Pause’ again.
NOTE: If you have chosen a delayed
Vapour may not necessarily be start, after pressing ‘Start/Pause’
visible inside the drum during a the machine will begin the
vapour wash cycle. Vapour is countdown.
created below the drum and
allowed to naturally rise into the 3.13 Buzzer Sounds
clothes.
The buzzer sounds operate when:
Vapour may not be present
during the entire vapour wash The program is completed.
cycle. The appliance has a malfunction.
Vapour function is more If you want to disable the buzzer
effective with half load. sound (except for event of
At the end of the Vapour cycle appliance malfunction), press
the clothes will be warmer, “Rinse +” and “Vapour” touchpads
softer and detached from the at the same time for 6 seconds,
drum. and listen for ‘BEEP, BEEP’.
If Vapour option is selected, To return to default configuration
rinse temperatures will be press these 2 touchpads at the
elevated. same time for 6 seconds, and listen
for ‘BEEP’.
During a vapour cycle you
may notice vapour exiting
from the drain hose of the
washing machine, this is
normal and there is no
cause for alarm.
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3.14 Programs + Options

Program; Type of load; Cycle Options can be
Temperature Max. weight of load description combined

White and coloured - Wash Spin Reduction

cotton with heavy level - Rinses - 1200 to 400 rpm
Cottons; - Long spin - No Spin
of soil;
90 °C to - Rinse Hold
max. load 8 kg.
- Night Cycle
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,
Vapour 1) , Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Synthetic or mixed - Wash Spin Reduction
fabric items with - Rinses - 1200 to 400 rpm
Mixed; - Short spin - No Spin
normal level of soil;
60 °C to - Rinse Hold
max. load 4 kg.
- Night Cycle
Prewash, Easy Iron, Rinse +,
Vapour 1) , Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Delicate fabrics as - Wash Spin Reduction
acrylics, viscose, - Rinses - 1200 to 400 rpm
Delicates; - Short spin - No Spin
polyester items with
40 °C to - Rinse Hold
normal soil;
- Night Cycle
max. load 4 kg
Prewash, Rinse +, Vapour 1) ,
Adjust Time, Delay Start
Synthetic and mixed - Wash Spin Reduction
fabric items. Light soil - Rinses - 800 to 400 rpm
Quick 18; and items to freshen - Short spin - No Spin
30 °C up; - Rinse Hold
max. load 1.5 kg Delay Start
To spin the laundry - Drain Spin Reduction
and drain the water in - Spin phase - 1200 to 400 rpm
Spin the drum; - No Spin
max. load 8 kg. Delay Start
To rinse and spin the - Three Spin Reduction
laundry; rinses with - 1200 to 400 rpm
Rinse
max. load 8 kg. softener - No Spin
- Spin phase - Rinse Hold
Delay Start
White and colourfast, cotton - Wash Spin Reduction
with normal soil. Set this - Rinses - 1200 to 400 rpm
Energy program to have a good - Long spin - No Spin
Saver; washing results and decrease - Rinse Hold
60 °C 2) and the energy consumption. The Prewash, Rinse +,
40 °C time of the washing program Vapour 1) , Adjust Time,
is extended; max. load 8 kg. Delay Start
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Program; Type of load; Cycle Options can be

Temperature Max. weight of load description combined
Machine washable - Wash Spin Reduction
woollen, hand washable - Rinses - 800 to 400 rpm
Hand Wash; - No Spin
woollen and delicate - Short spin
40 °C to - Rinse Hold
fabrics with hand washing
- Night Cycle
‘ ’ care symbol;
max. load 2 kg. Delay Start
Special program for one - Wash Spin Reduction
synthetic blanket, duvet, - Rinses - 800 to 400 rpm
Bedding
bedspread and so on; - Long spin - No Spin
60 °C to
max. load 3 kg. Vapour 1) , Adjust Time,
Delay Start
Specially tested program - Wash Spin Reduction
for woollen garments - Rinses - 1200 to 400 rpm
Wool; - No Spin
bearing the ‘Pure new - Short spin
40 °C to - Rinse Hold
woollen, non-shrink,
- Night Cycle
machine washable’ label;
max. load 2 kg. Delay Start

Vapour program for - Clothes Delay Start

synthetic or mixed fabric tumble in
Refresh items. This cycle removes vapour
Mixed odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry;
max. load 1.5 kg.

Vapour program for White - Clothes Delay Start

and coloured cotton. This tumble in
Refresh cycle removes odours and vapour
Cottons helps to dewrinkle the
laundry; max. load 1.5 kg.

1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.

2) Energy Saver program with 60 °C option selected is recommended for a full load of normally
soiled cottons, and is the water and energy rating label program.

WOOLMARK CERTIFICATE
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The
Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool
products provided that the products are washed according to
the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine. M1310
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4. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Ensure that the electrical and water 3. Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,
connections comply with the without any laundry in the machine, to
installation instructions. remove any manufacturing residue from
2. Put 2 litres of water in the detergent the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure
compartment for washing phase. of detergent into the dispenser drawer
This activates the drain system. and start the machine.

5. DAILY USE
Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
Turn the water tap on.

5.1 Four Steps Start Up Guide

Step 1 - Setting A Program For Washing

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2
1 3

1. Press the On/Off button to turn on the - Once you selected a wash
washing machine. program, the program selected
will stay at that position for the
2. Turn the program selector dial
whole of the wash.
to the required program.
- The display shows the level of
- The relevant light will light up.
the Time Manager, the program
- The buzzer will sound. duration and the indicators of
- The selector dial can be turned the phases of the program.
either clockwise or anticlockwise.
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3. If you want your laundry to be spun When these touchpads are pressed,
or use temperature different from the corresponding pilot lights come
the one proposed by the washing on. When they are pressed again,
machine, the pilot lights go out.
pess the Spin ‘ ’ and the tempera- 5. If you want to reduce washing time,
ture ‘ ’ touchpads repeatedly to press the ‘Adjust Time ’ touchpad
change the spin speed and repeatedly to reduce washing time.
temperature.
If you want to delay the start of the
4. Press the option touchpads, if you washing program, press the ‘Delay
want your laundry to be washed Start ’ touchpad repeatedly to
with special functions. choose your washing machine delay
Different functions can be combined time.
which is dependent on the program
selected.

Step 2 - Loading The Laundry

1. Before loading the laundry, Underwired bras must NOT be
please make sure: machine washed.

Empty pockets.

2. Open the door by carefully pulling

the door handle outwards.

Tie the cords.

Check and remove objects (if

Fasten buttons.
there are any) that could be
trapped in the fold.
3. Place the laundry in the drum,
one item at a time, shaking them
out as much as possible.

Close zippers.
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4. Make sure that no laundry 5. Close the door.

remains between the seal and
the door.

Step 3 - Using Detergent And Additives

1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer Powder or liquid detergent.

2
Position down :
for liquid
detergent.
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
Position up :
- Detergent flap
for powder PO

Flap for powder or liquid

PO SI
WDE TION

detergent
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detergent. (factory setting).

- Compartment ‘MAIN WASH’
This compartment is used for
detergent on all programs. 3
- Compartment ‘PREWASH’
This compartment is only used
for detergent when a Prewash
is selected.

- Compartment ‘SOFTENER’
This compartment is used for When you use the liquid
fabric conditioner and starching detergent:
agent. - Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
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- Do not put more liquid than - If you wish to carry out the
the maximum level. “Prewash” phase, pour it into
- Do not set the PREWASH the compartment marked .
phase. - If required, pour fabric softener
- Do not set the DELAY START. into the compartment marked
(the amount used must not
2. Measure out the detergent and exceed the “MAX” mark in the
the fabric softener; drawer).
- Pull out the dispenser drawer
until it stops.
- Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into
the main wash compartment
( ).

- Close the drawer gently.

Step 4 - Starting a program

To start a program, press the ATTENTION!
Start/Pause ( ) touchpad, the If you turn the program selector
corresponding pilot light will stop dial to another program when the
flashing and a default program machine is working, the red
duration will be displayed on the Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3
screen. times and the message ‘ ’
will appear on the display to
indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected program.
After approx. 15 minutes
from the start of a program:
- The appliance will automatically
adjust the selected program
duration according to the type
and size of the load.
- The display will show adjusted
program duration.
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5.2 Interruption Of A Program If you can not open the door but you
need to open it you have to switch
- To pause press Start/ Pause. the machine off by pressing the
The indicator will start flashing. ‘On/Off’ button to deactivate the
- Press the Start/Pause again. appliance. After about 5 minutes the
The program will continue. door can be opened.

5.3 Changing A Program CAUTION!

Pay attention to the water
Changing a running program is possible
level and water temperature.
only by switching off the appliance.
- Press the ‘On/Off’ button to cancel
the program and to turn off the
5.6 At The End Of The Program
appliance. - The appliance stops automatically.
- Press the ‘On/Off’ button again to start - The acoustic signal will operate.
the appliance. Now, you can set a new - The display will show ‘ ’.
washing program. - The indicator of the touchpad
The appliance will not drain the Start/Pause goes off.
water. - The door lock indicator ‘ ’
goes off.
5.4 Changing The Options - Remove the laundry from the
It is possible to change only some option appliance. Make sure that the
after the program has started. drum is empty.
1. Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The - Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
indicator will start flashing. mildew and odours.
- Turn off the water tap.
2. Change the options.
3. Press Start/Pause again. The program 5.7 When The Washing Program
will continue.
Is Completed, But There Is
5.5 Opening The Door Water In The Drum
While a program or the Delay Start is - The drum turns regularly to
operating, the appliance door is locked prevent the creases in the laundry.
and the display shows the indicator ‘ ’. - The door lock indicator ‘ ’ is on.
First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing The door stays locked.
the “Start/Pause” touchpad. Wait until the You must drain the water to open
door lock indicator ‘ ’ goes off, then the the door.
door can be opened.
To drain the water:
If the door lock indicator ‘ ’ does not
1. Set the “Spin” program.
disappear, this means that the machine is
already heating and the water level is above 2. If necessary, decrease the spin
the bottom edge of the door or the drum is speed.
turning. In this case the door CAN NOT be 3. Press the touchpad Start/Pause.
opened. The appliance will drain the
water and spin.
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4. When the program is completed 5.9 Child Lock Feature

and the door lock indicator ‘ ’
goes off, you can open the door. Your appliance is provided with
CHILD SAFETY LOCK which
5. Press the ‘On/Off’ button to permits you to leave the appliance
deactivate the appliance. unsupervised with the door closed
without having to worry that
5.8 AUTO Stand-by Option children might be injured by or
The AUTO Stand-by option automati- cause damage to the appliance.
cally deactivates the appliance to Set this option before pressing the
decrease the energy consumption Start/Pause and after having
when: selected the required wash program.
You do not press any buttons for 5 This function remains enabled even
minutes before you press after the appliance is switched off.
“Start/Pause”.
Setting Child Lock option:
Press the “On/Off” button to
To activate the function, press
activate the appliance again.
‘Prewash’ and ‘Rinse +’ touchpads
After 5 minutes from the end of the at the same time until the display
washing program. shows the symbol ‘ ’.
Press the “On/Off” button to To deactivate the function, press
activate the appliance again. ‘Prewash’ and ‘Rinse +’ touchpads
Turn the program knob to set a new at the same time until the symbol
cycle. ‘ ’ goes off.
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6. WASHING HINTS

6.1 Sorting The Laundry Remove persistent stains before

washing.
Follow the wash code symbols on
each garment label and the Rub particularly soiled areas with a
manufacturer’s washing instructions. special detergent or detergent paste.
Sort the laundry as follows: whites, Treat curtains with special care.
coloureds, synthetics, delicates, Remove hooks or tie them up in a
woollens. bag or a net.

6.2 Temperatures 6.4 Maximum Loads

Recommended loads are indicated
For normally soiled white in the program charts. General
cottons and linen rules:
90°C
(e.g. teacloths, towels,
drum full but not
tablecloths, sheets...). Cotton, linen:
too tightly packed;
For normally soiled,
colourfast garments (e.g. drum no more
Synthetics:
than half full;
60°C shirts, night dresses,
50°C pyjamas....) in linen, cotton Delicate
drum no more
40°C or synthetic fibres and for fabrics and
than one third full.
lightly soiled white cotton woollens:
(e.g.underwear).
Washing a maximum load makes
For delicate items (e.g. net the most efficient use of water and
curtains), mixed laundry energy. For heavily soiled laundry,
30°C including synthetic fibres reduce the load size.
Cold and woollens bearing the
label pure new wool, 6.5 Removing Stains
machine washable,
non-shrink. Stubborn stains may not be
removed by just water and
detergent. It is therefore advisable
6.3 Before Loading The to treat them prior to washing.
Laundry Blood: treat fresh stains with cold
water. For dried stains, soak
Never wash whites and coloureds overnight in water with a special
together. Whites may lose their detergent then rub in the soap and
“whiteness” in the wash. water.
New coloured items may run in the Oil based paint: moisten with
first wash; they should therefore be benzine stain remover, lay the
washed separately the first time. garment on a soft cloth and dab
Make sure that no metal objects the stain; treat several times.
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
Dried grease stains: moisten with
clips, safety pins, pins).
turpentine, lay the garment on a
Button up pillowcases, close zip soft surface and dab the stain with
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
any belts or long tapes.
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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot 6.6 Detergents and Additives

water or a rust removing product
used in cold water. Be careful with Good washing results also depend
rust stains which are not recent on the choice of detergent and use
since the cellulose structure will of the correct quantities to avoid
already have been damaged and waste and protect the
the fabric tends to hole. environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents
Mould stains: treat with bleach,
contain substances which, in large
rinse well (whites and fast
quantities, can upset the delicate
coloureds only).
balance of nature.
Grass: soap lightly and treat with
The choice of detergent will depend
bleach (whites and fast coloureds
on the type of fabric (delicates,
only).
woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,
Ball point pen and glue: moisten washing temperature and degree of
with acetone (*), lay the garment on soiling.
a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Only low suds Front load washer
Lipstick: moisten with acetone (*) detergents should be used in
as above, then treat stains with this appliance:
methylated spirits. Remove any
residual marks from white fabrics powder detergents for all types
with bleach. of fabric,
powder detergents for delicate
Red wine: soak in water and
fabrics (60 °C max) and woollens,
detergent, rinse and treat with
acetic or citric acid, then rinse. liquid detergents, preferably for
Treat any residual marks with low temperature wash program
bleach. (60 °C max) for all types of fabric,
or special for woollens only.
Ink: depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with The detergent and any additives
acetone (*), then with acetic acid; must be placed in the appropriate
treat any residual marks on white compartments of the dispenser
fabrics with bleach and then rinse drawer before starting the wash
thoroughly. program.
Tar stains: first treat with stain Pour liquid detergent into the
remover, methylated spirits or dispenser drawer compartment
benzine, then rub with detergent marked ‘ ’ just before starting
paste. the program.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial If using concentrated powder
silk. or liquid detergents, a program
without PREWASH must be
selected.
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Any fabric softener or starching Use less detergent if:

additives must be poured into the you are washing a small load,
compartment marked ‘ ’ before
the laundry is lightly soiled,
starting the wash program.
large amounts of foam form
Follow the product manufacturer’s during washing.
recommendations on quantities to
use and do not exceed the MAX
mark in the detergent dispenser
drawer.
Do not spray stain pre-treatment
products (e.g. Preen) on or near
the machine, as it can attack
plastic materials reducing its
life.

6.7 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.

Not enough washing powder

causes:
the washload to turn grey,
greasy clothes.
Too much washing powder causes:
sudsing,
reduced washing effect,
inadequate rinsing.
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7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS

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

Energetic wash

Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Hand wash DO NOT
temperature temperature temperature temperature wash at all
95 °C 60 °C 40 °C 30 °C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach

Ironing Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron DO NOT iron

max. 200 °C max. 150 °C max. 110 °C

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning in DO NOT

all solvents perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol dry clean
petrol, pure alcohol, and R 113
R 111 & R 113
High
temperature
Low
temperature
Drying Flat On the line On clothes Tumble dry DO NOT
hanger tumble dry
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8. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! To run a maintenance wash:
You must DISCONNECT the The drum should be empty of
appliance from the electricity laundry.
supply, before you can carry out
Select the hottest cotton wash
any cleaning or maintenance
program.
work.
Use a normal measure of
8.1 External Cleaning detergent, must be a powder
Clean the appliance only with soap with biological properties.
and warm water. Fully dry all the
surfaces. 8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser
CAUTION! Drawer
Do not use alcohol, solvents or The washing powder and additive
chemical products. dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
8.2 Descaling Remove the drawer by pressing
The water we use normally the catch downwards and by
contains lime. It is a good idea to pulling it out. Flush it out under a
periodically use a water softening tap, to remove any traces of
powder in the machine. accumulated powder.
Do this separately from any laundry
1
washing, and according to the
softening powder manufacturer's
instructions.
This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.

8.3 After Each Wash

Leave the door open for a while. 2
This helps to prevent mould and
stagnant smells forming inside the
appliance. Keeping the door open
after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal. 3

8.4 Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature
washes it is possible to get a build
up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a
maintenance wash be performed
on a regular basis.
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To aid cleaning, the top part of the

additive compartment should be
removed.

8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess

Having removed the drawer, use a
small brush to clean the recess,
ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper
and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the
rinse program without any clothes
in the drum.

8.7 Cleaning The Pump

Regularly examine the drain pump WARNING!
and make sure that it is clean. 1. Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Clean the pump if:
2. Do not remove the filter while
The appliance does not drain the
the appliance operates. Do
water.
not clean the drain pump if
The drum cannot turn. the water in the appliance is
The appliance makes an unusual hot. The water must be cold
noise because of the blockage of before you clean the drain
the drain pump. pump.
The display shows an alarm code
because of the problem with
water drain.
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To clean the drain pump:

1. Open the drain pump door.

2. Pull the flap down.

3. Put a container below the recess

of the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.

4. Press the two levers and pull

forward the drainage duct to let
the water flow out.

5. When the container is full of water,

put the drainage duct back again
and empty the container. Do steps
4 and 5 again and again until no
more water flows out from the
drain pump.
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6. Pull back the drainage duct and

1
turn the filter to remove it.

7. Remove fluff and objects from the

pump (if there are any).

8. Make sure that the impeller of the

pump can turn. If this does not
occur, contact the service centre.

9. Clean the filter under the water

tap.
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10. Put the filter back in the pump into

the special guides. Make sure that
you tighten correctly the filter to
prevent leakages.

11. Put the flap back and close the

drain pump door.

8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

If your water is very hard or It is therefore a good idea to clean
contains traces of lime deposit, the it from time to time.
water inlet filter may become
clogged.

To clean the water inlet filters:

1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose from
the water tap.
3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose
with a stiff brush.

4. Remove the inlet hose behind

the appliance.
5. Clean the filter in the valve with
a stiff brush or a towel.
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6. Install again the inlet hose.

Make sure that the couplings are
tight to prevent leakages.
7. Open the water tap.
45°

8.9 The Dangers Of Freezing 4. Pull forward the drainage duct

If the machine is exposed to and that of the inlet hose in a
temperatures below 0°C, certain bowl placed on the floor and let
precautions should be taken. water drain out.
5. Screw the water inlet hose back
Disconnect the mains plug
on and reposition the drainage
from the mains socket.
duct.
1. Turn off the water tap.
When you intend to start the
2. Unscrew the inlet hose.
machine up again, make sure that
3. Put a bowl below the recess of the room temperature is above 0°C.
the drain pump to collect the
water that flows out.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
program. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The door has not been Close the door firmly.
closed. (Error code: )
The plug is not properly Insert the plug into the
inserted in the power socket. power socket.

The washing There is no power at the Please check your

machine does socket. domestic electrical
not start: installation.
The Start/Pause button has Press the Start/Pause
not been pressed. button.
The delay start has been If the laundry are to be
selected. washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The water tap is closed. Open the water tap.
(Error code: )
The inlet hose is squashed or Check the inlet hose
The machine kinked. (Error code: ) connection.
does not fill the The filter in the inlet hose is Clean the water inlet hose
water: blocked. (Error code: ) filter.
The door is not properly Close the door firmly.
closed. (Error code: )
The machine fills The end of the drain hose is Refer to relevant paragraph
then empties too low. (Error code: ) in “water drainage” section.
immediately:
The drain hose is squashed Check the drain hose
or kinked. (Error code: ) connection.
The machine The drain pump is clogged. Clean the drain filter.
does not empty (Error code: )
and/or does not The option ‘Rinse Hold’ or Disable the option
spin: ‘No Spin’ has been selected. ‘Rinse Hold’ or ‘No Spin’
Slelect spin program.
The laundry is not evenly Pause the machine and
distributed in the drum. redistribute laundry manually.
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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

Too much detergent or Reduce the detergent
unsuitable detergent (creates too quantity or use another one.
much foam) has been used.
Check whether there are any Check the water inlet hose
There is water
leaks from one of the inlet hose connection.
on the floor:
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. Change it with a new one.
Too little detergent or unsuitable Increase the detergent
detergent has been used. quantity or use another one.
Unsatisfactory
Stubborn stains have not been Use commercial products
washing
treated prior to washing. to treat the stubborn stains.
results:
The correct temperature was not Check if you have selected
selected. the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load. Reduce load.
The program is still running. Wait until the end of
washing cycle.
The door will The door lock has not been Wait about 5 minutes.
not open: released.
There is water in the drum. Select ‘Spin’ program to
empty out the water.

The transit bolts and packing Check the correct

have not been removed. installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not Check the correct levelling
been adjusted. of the appliance.
The machine
The laundry is not evenly Pause the machine and
vibrates or is
distributed in the drum. redistribute laundry manually.
noisy:
There is very little laundry in the Load more laundry.
drum.
Unstable floors eg. wooden Refer to relevant paragraph
floors. in “Positioning” section.
Detergent over dose. Reduce the detergent
quantity or use another one.
Cycle time Machine unbalance. Redistribute laundry manually
longer than in the drum and start the spin
displayed: phase again. Refer to relevant
paragraph in “Positioning”
section.
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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The electronic unbalance Pause the machine and
detection device has cut in redistribute laundry
because the laundry is not manually.
evenly distributed in the drum.
The laundry is redistributed by
Spinning starts reverse rotation of the drum.
late or the This may happen several times
machine does before the unbalance
not spin: disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If, after
10 minutes, the laundry is still
not evenly distributed in the
drum, the machine will not
spin. In this case, redistribute
the load manually and select
the spin program.
Machine not installed properly. Make sure the levelling of
the appliance is correct.
Refer to ‘Installation’.
The machine Transit bolts or packaging Make sure that the packaging
makes an not removed. and/or the transit bolts are
unusual noise: removed. Refer to
‘Installation’.
The load may be too small. Add more laundry in the
drum.
Machines based on modern
No water is technology operate very
visible in the economically using very little
drum: water without affecting
performance.

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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10. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions
59.6 X 84.8 X 66.5 cm
(Width / Height / Depth)

Power supply
220-240 V / 50 Hz
(Voltage / Frequency)
Total power absorbed 2200 W
Minimum fuse protection 10 A
Water supply pressure
0.8 MPa / 0.05 MPa
(Maximum / Minimum)

Cottons 8 Kg
Mixed 4 Kg
Delicates 4 Kg
Quick 18 1.5 Kg
Spin 8 Kg
Rinse 8 Kg
Maximum load
Energy Server 8 Kg
Hand Wash 2 Kg
Bedding 3 Kg
Wool 2 Kg
Refresh Cottons 1.5 Kg
Refresh Mixed 1.5 Kg

Spin speed
1200 rpm / 400 rpm
(Maximum / Minimum)
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11. INSTALLATION
11.1 Unpacking
CAUTION! You are advised to keep all transit
All transit bolts and packing devices so that they can be
must be removed before refitted if the machine ever has to
using the appliance. be transported again.

1. Use gloves. Remove the

external film. If necessary, use a
cutter.

2. Remove the cardboard top.

3. Remove the polystyrene
packaging materials.
4. Remove the plastic bag which
cover the machine.

5. Open the door. Remove the

polystyrene piece from the door
seal and all the items from the
drum.
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6. Put one of the polystyrene

packaging elements on the floor
behind the appliance. Carefully
put down the appliance with the
rear side on it. Make sure not to
damage the hoses.

7. Remove the polystyrene base.

8. Pull up the appliance in vertical
position.

9. Remove the power supply cable

and the drain and inlet hoses from
the hose holders (A) on the rear of
the appliance.

10. Remove the three bolts. Use the

key supplied with the appliance.
11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
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12. Put the plastic caps in the holes.

1 You can find these caps in the
user manual bag.

11.2 Positioning Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust

the level. A correct adjustment of
It is important that your the appliance level prevents the
washing machine stands firm vibration, noise and the movement
and level on the floor to ensure of the appliance when in operation.
correct operation.
That the appliance must not be
installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the
washing machine door is restricted.
Use a spirit level on the top and
side of the washing machine to When the washing machine is
check the levels. levelled, try to rock it from corner
to corner. If it does rock, adjust the
legs again until it is levelled and
does not rock.

Never place cardboard, wood or

If you do not have a spirit level, as a similar materials under the machine
guide use the edge of a door frame, to compensate for any unevenness
cupboard or bench to check that in the floor.
the washing machine is level.
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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 cupboard units.

11.3 Water Inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a
In this case, make sure the end
tap with 3/4” BSP thread.
cannot come unhooked when the
Use the hose supplied with the machine is emptying.
washing machine. DO NOT USE This could be done by tying it to
OLD HOSES. the tap with a piece of string or
The other end of the inlet hose attaching it to the wall.
which connects to the machine In a sink drain pipe branch. This
can be turned in any direction. branch must be above the trap so
Simply loosen the fitting, rotate that the bend is at least 60 cm
the hose and retighten the fitting, above the ground.
making sure there are no water Directly into a drain pipe at a
leaks. 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
The inlet hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only
lengthened. If it is too short and the part near the drainage point
you do not wish to move the tap, must be raised.
you will have to purchase a new,
longer hose specially designed for
this type of use.

11.4 Water Drainage

90 cm

60 cm

The end of the drain hose can be

positioned in three ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink For the correct functioning of the
using the plastic hose guide machine the drain hose must
supplied with the machine. remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top
part of back side of the appliance.
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11.5 Electrical Connection

This machine is designed to
operate on a 220-240 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
“An incorrect power supply
may void your warranty.”
Check that your domestic
electrical installation can take the
maximum load required (2.2 kW),
also taking into account any other
appliances in use.

CAUTION!
Connect the machine to
an earthed socket outlet.
The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power
supply cable need to be replaced,
this shall be carried out by our
Service Centre.
When the appliance is installed
the power supply cable must be
easily accessible.
If this appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable
device must be positioned so that
it is not subject to splashing or
ingress of moisture.
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12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

12.1 Packaging Materials 12.3 Ecological Hints
The materials marked with To save water, energy and to help
the symbol are protect the environment, we
recyclable. recommend that you follow these
tips:
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene Normally soiled laundry may be
>PP<=polypropylene washed without prewashing in
order to save detergent, water
This means that they can be
and time (the environment is
recycled by disposing of them
protected too!).
properly in appropriate collection
containers. The machine works more
economically if it is fully loaded.
With adequate pre-treatment,
12.2 Old Machine stains and limited soiling can
Use authorised disposal sites for be removed; the laundry can
your old appliance. Help to keep then be washed at a lower
your country tidy! temperature.
The symbol on the product Measure out detergent
or on its packaging indicates that according to the water
this product may not be treated hardness, the degree of soiling
as household waste. and the quantity of laundry
being washed.
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.
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