user manual

Washing Machine

EWG 14550 W

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Contents
Safety information
Product description
Control panel
First use
Personalisation
Daily use
Helpful hints and tips
Washing programmes

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Care and cleaning

What to do if...
Technical data
Consumption values
Installation
Electrical connection
Environment concerns
Building in

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Subject to change without notice

Safety information
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
The safety of Your appliance complies with
the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know
the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.

During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturers recommendations of
quantities.
Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to
slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
Do not use your washing machine to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
When unpacking the appliance, check that
it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
All packing and transit bolts must be 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.
After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the dangers
of freezing chapter.
Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
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 fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing 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
before placing in the machine.

Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that
the inside of the washing machine is accessible.
Child safety
This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of childrens reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
childrens reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum 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.

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

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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total
use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover
used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during
the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturers recommendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the MAX mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash programme.

4 Rating Plate
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet

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Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the
following pages.

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Programme selector dial

TEMPERATURE button
SPIN reduction button
EASY IRON button
EXTRA RINSE button
DELAY START button
Display
START/PAUSE button
DOOR LOCKED pilot light
TIME MANAGER buttons

Programme Selector Dial

It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
Temperature
This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature.
Spin Reduction
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme or to
select Rinse Hold or No Spin option.
No spin
By selecting this option, all spinning phases
are suppressed and replaced by a drain, so
as not to wrinkle the laundry. Recommended
for extremely delicate fabrics. On some pro-

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grammes the rinses will be performed with

more water.
Rinse hold
By selecting this function the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics
from creasing. Before opening the door it will
be necessary to empty out the water. To
empty out the water, please read the paragraph At the end of the programme.
Easy Iron
By selecting this option the laundry is gently
washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In
this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the
machine will perform some additional rinses
in some programmes. On cotton programmes the maximum spin speed is reduced automatically.
Extra Rinse
This appliance is designed for saving energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Delay Start
The programme can be delayed from 30 min
- 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour

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up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of

this button.
Start Pause
This button allows you to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
Time Manager
These buttons allows you to modify the programme duration automatically proposed by
the appliance.

light on: the door cannot be opened. The

machine in working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.
light off: the door can be opened. The programme is finished or the water has been
emptied out.
light flashing: the door is opening

Door locked pilot light

The pilot light 9 illuminates when the programme starts and indicates if the door can
be opened:
Display

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7.5

7.3
The display shows the following information:
7.1:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated
automatically on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time
remaining is updated every minute.
Delayed start
The Selected delay set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display for a
few seconds, then the duration of the selected programme is displayed again.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example
E20 (see paragraph What to do if...).
Incorrect option selection

7.1

7.2
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom of
the display for a few seconds and the integrated red light of button 8 start flashing.
End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light
9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and
the door can be opened.
7.2: Washing programme phase icons
Wash
Rinses
Drain
Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the programme phase icons corresponding to the
various phases making up the programme
are shown in the bottom part of the display.

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After having pressed button 8 only the icon

of the running phase stays on.
7.3: Heating phase
During the washing cycle the display shows
a temperature icon indicating that the appliance has started the heating phase of the
water in the tub.
7.4: Soil degree icons
When selecting a programme on the display
appears an icon indicating the degree of soiling automatically proposed by the machine:
Table of symbols

Intensive
Normal/Daily
Light/Quick
Super Quick
7.5: Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended during it's functioning.

Drain
Cottons

Spin

Economy

Cold Wash

Cottons + Prewash

Temperature

Economy + Prewash

Spin reduction

Synthetics

Rinse Hold

Synthetics + Prewash

No Spin

Delicates

Easy iron

Wool

Extra Rinse

Handwash

Delay Start

Lingerie

Time Manager

Silk

Door

Rinses

Child Lock

First use
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without

any laundry in the machine, to remove

any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of
detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.

Personalisation
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
at the end of the cycle
if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds , the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault).

By pressing these 2 buttons again, the

acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to
the appliance. This function remains enabled

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also when the washing machine is not working.

There are two different ways to set this option:
1. Before pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or
option.

To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and
6 until on the display, the icon
appears or
disappears.

Daily use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked

(the amount used must
not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer).
Close the drawer gently.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment
or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in Detergent dispenser
drawer).

Select the required programme by

turning the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The washing machine

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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 the corresponding buttons. The green pilot light of the
button 8 starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the machine off.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
, to
switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8 will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine
will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the temperature by pressing
button 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default temperature.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temperature.
Reduce the spin speed by pressing
button 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at
a different speed. The relevant light illuminates.
Select the available option by pressing
buttons 3, 4 and 5
Depending on the selected programme, different functions can be combined before
pressing the button 8 . By selecting an option
the relevant pilot light illuminates.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated red pilot light of the button 8 flashes 3
times and the Err message appears on the
display for few seconds.

For compatibility among the washing

programmes and the options see chapter Washing Programmes.
Select the Delay Start by pressing
button 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6 repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant
pilot light goes on.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few seconds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set
the programme and before you press button
8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8 .
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the button 6 .
3. Press button 8 :
the machine starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8 :
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8 .
2. Press button 6 once until the symbol 0 is
displayed
3. Press button 8 again to start the programme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
Start the programme by pressing button
8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8 , the green pilot light of the button
8 stops blinking.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8 : the green pilot light starts
blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8

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again . If you have chosen a delayed start,

the machine will begin the countdown. If an
incorrect option is selected, the red pilot light
of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message
Err is displayed for a few seconds.
Select the Time Manager option by
pressing buttons 10
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased. The soil level icon will
appear on the display to indicate the chosen
degree of soil. This option is available only
with Cotton , Synthetic and Delicate programmes.
Soil Level

Icon

Type of fabric

Intensive

For heavy soiled

items

Normal

For normal soiled

items

Daily

For daily soiled items

Light

For slightly soiled

items

Quick

For very slightly

soiled items

Super Quick 1)

For items used or

worn for a short time

1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes

(see Washing programmes table).

Important! The Time Manager cannot be

selected with the Economy programmes.
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric as
shown in the following chart.
Fabric

Soil Level

Cottons
95/90C

60C/50C

40C

30C

Cold

60C/50C

40C

30C

Cold

Synthetics

Delicates

Fabric

Soil Level

40C

30C

Cold

Altering an option or a running

programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button
8 (if you wish to change the Time Manager
option, you must cancel the running programme and make your selection again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to
and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8 again. The washing
water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding green
pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
to cancel a proTurn the selector dial to
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
Opening the door
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you need
to open it, set first the machine to PAUSE by
pressing the button 8 .
After a few minutes the pilot light 9 goes out
and it is possible to open the door.
If this pilot light remains lit, this means that
the machine is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not try
to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need to
open it you have to switch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to O . After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to
press button 8 .

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At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking 0.00 appear on the display and the
pilot light of button 8 goes off. Some acoustic
signals sound.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the
door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to O .
2. Select the draining or spinning programme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8 .
At the end of the programme, the door is released and can be opened. Turn the pro-

gramme selector dial to O to switch the machine off.

Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
Stand By : If your laundry is not removed
within 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the back light of the display switches
off and the energy saving system will be enabled. Only the pilot light of the button 8 is
blinking to indicate that the appliance has to
be switched off. By pressing any button the
appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you can set another programme or switch the appliance off.

Helpful hints and tips

Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturers washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
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.
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.
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
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk

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 acetone1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks 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
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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.
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
(60C max) and woollens
liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60C 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.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.

Your appliance incorporates a recirculation

system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturers 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.
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.
Degrees of water hardness
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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest
you to add a water softener following always
the manufacturers instructions. When the
degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.

Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
COTTONS
90 - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 1)
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).

Options

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER

Detergent Compartment

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
COTTONS ECONOMY
90 - 40
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
COTTONS + PREWASH
90 - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg 1)
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
COTTONS ECONOMY + PREWASH
90 - 40
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase.
This programme can be selected for normally soiled
cotton items with stains. The temperature will decrease
and the washing time will be extended.

Options

Detergent Compartment

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER

2)

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE

2)

SYNTHETICS
60 - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg 1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled items.

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER

SYNTHETICS + PREWASH
60 - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg 1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER

DELICATES
40 - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1,5 1)
Delicate fabrics normally soiled delicate items.

NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER

2)

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

WOOL
40 - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.
Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesnt perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme.

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD

HANDWASH
40 - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with hand
washing care symbol.

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD

LINGERIE
40
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD

SILK
30
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.

NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD

RINSES
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.
The spin speed can be reduced.

SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE

DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NO SPIN option
selected.

Detergent Compartment

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NO SPIN option
selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

Detergent Compartment

SPIN

O=OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 10 , we recommend that you reduce the
maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with
somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.

Care and cleaning

Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.

Select the hottest cotton wash programme.

Use a normal measure of detergent, must
be a powder with biological properties.

Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.

External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. 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.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly. Remove any traces of
accumulated powder. To aid cleaning,
the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.

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.
To run a maintenance wash:
The drum should be empty of laundry.

Important! Do not use methylated spirits,

solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.

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2. Remove the conditioner insert from the

appropriate compartment.

6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in

the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.

3. Clean all parts with water.

4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will
go, so that it is firmly in place
5. Clean all parts of the machine, especially
the nozzles in the top of the washing-in
chamber, with a brush.

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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Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly 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:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
6. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.

A
B

3. Place a container close to the pump to

collect any spillage.
4. Pull out the emergency emptying hose
( B ), place it in the container and remove
its cap cover.

5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover ( A ) and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
pump.

7. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
8. Screw the pump fully in.

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Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump. Never remove the pump
cover during a wash cycle, always wait until
the appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it
is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the 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.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff
brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.

What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be

Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0C, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the inlet hose.
3. 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.
4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
5. When you intend to start the machine up
again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. 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.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back
on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the
procedure until water stops flowing out;
5. clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
6. replace the emergency emptying hose in
its seat after having plugged it;
7. screw the pump again.

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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 pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display and some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine
is not working:

: problem with the water supply.

: problem with the water draining.

: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem

Possible cause/Solution

The machine does not start:

The door has not been closed. E40

Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not
been pressed.
Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again.
The delay start has been selected.
If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.

The machine does not fill:

The water tap is closed. E10

Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. E10
Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. E10
Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. E40
Close the door firmly.

The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20

Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. E20
Clean the drain filter.
The machine does not empAn option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or
ty and/or does not spin:
a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
Redistribute the laundry.

There is water on the floor:

Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much

foam) has been used.
Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings.
It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;
check to see if it is damp.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced
or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter
fully in.

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Problem

Possible cause/Solution

Unsatisfactory washing results:

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
Reduce the laundry load.

The door will not open:

The programme is still running.

Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off.
There is water in the drum.
Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.

The machine vibrates is

noisy:

The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
Load more laundry.

Spinning starts late or the

machine does not spin:

The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the

laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed
in the drum, the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the
load manually and select the spin programme.
Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.

The machine makes an unusual noise:

The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual

noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the
drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.

No water is visible in the

drum:

Machines based on modern technology operate very economically

using very little 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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Mod. ... ... ...

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Technical data
Dimensions

Width
Height
Depth (door included)

60 cm
82 cm
54 cm

Electrical connection

Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate,

on the inner edge of the appliance door.

Water supply pressure

Minimum
Maximum

0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa

Maximum Load

Cotton

6 kg

Spin Speed

Maximum

1400 rpm

Consumption values
Programme

Energy consumption
(KWh)

Water consumption
(litres)

White Cottons 90

2.1

57

Cottons 60

1.2

53

1.02

52

Cottons 40

0.7

53

Synthetics 40

0.5

40

Delicates 40

0.55

56

Wool/ Handwash 30

0.25

58

Cotton ECO 60

1)

Programme duration
(Minutes)

For the duration of

the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the control panel.

1) Cottons Eco at 60C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the
energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.

The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it

may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature
and on the ambient temperature.

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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. After removing all the packaging, carefully
lay machine on its back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.

2. Remove the power supply cable, the

draining hose and inlet hose (if mounted)
from the hose holders on the rear of the
appliance.

3. Unscrew and remove the central rear bolt

A with the supplied spanner . Slide out
the relevant plastic spacer.

4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear

bolts B and the six smaller bolts C .

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6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two

large ones with the corresponding plastic
plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.

C
B
B
C
5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the
six smaller bolts C .

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. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet. The feet
may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a
self locking nut, but the machine MUST be
level and stable. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.

Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise

and displacement of the machine during operation.

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Caution! Never place cardboard, wood

or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor. After having levelled the appliance,
tighten the lock nuts.

Water inlet
An inlet hose is supplied and can been found
inside the machine drum. Do not use the
hose from your previous machine to connect
to the water supply.
Important! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet
hose.
2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Do not place the
inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to
the left or right depending on the position
of your water tap.

4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4

thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.

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.
Water-stop device
The inlet hose is provided with a water stop
device, which protects against damage
caused by water leaks in the hose which
could develop due to natural ageing of the
hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in
the window A . Should this occur, turn the
water tap off and refer to your Service Centre
to replace the hose.

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Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned
in three ways.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.

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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.

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.

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and
joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.

Electrical connection
Information on the electrical connection is
given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances
in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.

The manufacturer does not accept

any responsibility for damage or
injury through failure to comply with
the above safety precaution.
The power supply cable must be
easily accessible after installing the
machine.

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Should the appliance power supply

cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by a Service Centre.

Environment concerns
The symbol
on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
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 council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

are

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow
these tips:
Normally soiled laundry may be washed
without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is
protected too!).
The machine works more economically if it
is fully loaded.
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.

Building in
This appliance has been designed to be built
into the kitchen furniture. The recess should
have the dimensions shown in picture A.

In this case it is sufficient to screw inthe hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6) provided
with the appliance, at the right level (Fig. B).

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Preparation and assembly of the door
The machine is originally prearranged for the
assembly of a door opening from right to left.

a) Door
The dimensions of the door should be:
- width 595-598 mm

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- thickness 16-22 mm
The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height
of the adjacent furniture's base.

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4

b) Hinges
To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill
two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm
depending on the depth of door furniture) on
the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be
416 mm.
The distance (B) from upper edge of the door
to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions.
The required dimensions are given in the picture C.
The hinges will be fixed to the door by means
of screws for wood (2-Fig. B) supplied with
the appliance.
c) Mounting the door
Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means
of the M 5x15 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges
can be adjusted to compensate for possible
uneven thickness of the door.
To align the door perfectly it is necessary to
loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door
and tighten the screw again.
d) Counter-magnet (6)
The appliance is prearranged for a magnetic
closure of the door.
To enable a correct operation of this device,
it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet
(6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side
of the door. Its position must correspond to
the magnet (4) on the appliance (see picture
D).

If the door has to be opened from left to right,

invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount
the counter-magnet (6) and the hinges (1) as
previously described.
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