Groupe Brandt WFH1687K Owner's manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Washing machine
Lave-linge
Waschmaschine
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Safety instructions
This machine is designed solely for domestic use, for washing, rinsing and spinning
machine-washable textiles.
You must comply with the following instructions. We will refuse any liability and rescind
the guarantee if these recommendations are not observed, which can cause damage to
equipment or physical injury.
• To avoid damaging your machine and
your washing, your machine must only
be used for the purpose for which it has
been designed. Only use washing and
maintenance products certified as being
for use in domestic washing machines.
• If you treat your washing with stain
removers, solvents and, in general,
any inflammable or potentially
explosive product, do not put them
into the machine immediately (see the
section on "TREATING STUBBORN
STAINS"). Furthermore, you are strongly
recommended not to use solvents or
products in an aerosol can near to your
machine or, any electrical appliance in
general, in a poorly ventilated room (risk
of fire and explosion).
• If an incident should occur, which you
cannot resolve using the remedies
we recommend (see the section on
"INCIDENTS THAT MAY ARISE"), call a
professional service engineer.
•When making a new installation, the
machine must be connected to the water
supply with a new hose. The old hose
must not be re-used. Check the water
and drain hoses regularly: this will help
you avoid water damage.
•Do not allow children to play with the
machine and keep pets away from it.
•Worn-out machines must immediately be
rendered unusable. Unplug the power
cable and cut it off next to the machine.
Shut off the water supply and remove the
hose. Break the lock on the machine's
door.
The environment and tips on saving energy
• Programme a pre-wash only when it is
absolutely necessary: e.g. for sportswear
or very dirty working clothes, etc.
• If your washing is only slightly or
moderately dirty, a low temperature
programme is quite enough to provide
you with a perfect result.
• For only slightly dirty washing, select a
short washing cycle ("Rapid", "Express"
or "FLASH", depending on the model).
• Use an amount of detergent to suit the
hardness of the water, the quantity of
washing and how dirty it is. Always follow
the instructions on the detergent pack.
• Both the packaging and the component
parts of your machine use recyclable
materials. Please bear this in mind when
disposing of them.
Please contact your dealer or the
technical Services Department in your
town regarding how to dispose of them
appropriately, in an environmentally
friendly manner.
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Description of the machine
Control panel
Detergent Dispensing Drawer
Door Opener
Door
Drain pump access hatch
Button to open
the drain pump access hatch
Adjustable feet
Top
Fixing screw for the top of the machine
Water supply connection
Securing screw
Electrical power cable
Drain hose
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This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the
environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.
Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this
label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed with other waste. This way,
the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best
possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the
used appliance collection points closest to your home.
We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.
Environmental Protection
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Removing the transport clamps from your
machine
YOU MUST PERFORM THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED BELOW BEFORE
USING THE MACHINE
These operations consist of removing all the elements designed to immobilize
your machine's internal components while it is being transported. These so-called
"releasing" operations are required for your machine to operate properly and to comply
with the prevailing safety standards. If you do not perform these operations completely,
this can cause severe damage to your machine while it is operating.
1. Remove the transport clamps before you
start your machine. These are the screws
marked “C” (Figure1).
2. Use a spanner to unscrew the“C” screws
anti-clockwise (Fig. 2) until you can
remove them by hand.
3. Finish removing the “C” screws and their
rubber seals by pulling them towards you
(Fig. 3)
To facilitate this operation, pour a drop
of washing-up liquid on the screws and
release them a little at a time, working
from top to bottom.
4. You must block up the holes left by the
"C" screws with the covers provided (in
the accessories bag).
Your machine was scrupulously checked
before it left the factory: you may
therefore notice the presence of a small
amount of water in the drum or in the
products' box.
We advise you to keep all the clamping
components because these must be
re- inserted if you subsequently have to
transport your machine.
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Your machine's surroundings:
If you are installing your machine next
to another appliance or a unit, we
recommend that you always leave a
gap between them to help the air to
circulate. On the other hand, we would
strongly advise you NOT:
- To install your machine in a damp,
poorly ventilated room.
- To install your machine in a location
where it could be splashed with water.
- To install your machine on a carpeted
floor.
If you cannot avoid this, take every
precaution against obstructing the
air flow to the base of the machine
to ensure good ventilation for the
machine's internal components.
Levelling:
Use a spirit level to check that the floor
is horizontal: maximum slope: 2°, i.e. a
discrepancy of approximately 1cm over
the width and 1.5cm over the depth of the
machine.
Adjusting the feet:
To ensure that your machine operates
safely and quietly, its feet must be fitted.
Your machine is supplied with four
adjustable feet. If your machine is unstable,
- Unscrew the white plastic lock nut,
- Screw or unscrew the adjustable feet until
your machine is perfectly balanced,
- Once the feet have been set, tighten the
bolt to retain your setting.
Preparing to install your machine
Installation under a worktop
If you wish to install your washing machine
under a worktop, you must remove the top
of the machine (Fig. 5)
Ensure that your machine is not
connected to the electricity supply.
Unscrew and remove the two screws
holding the top at the back of the machine
Pull the top gently towards you to release it
and then lift and remove it.
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Connecting your machine
Connecting to the cold water
supply
Connect the water hose (Fig. 6)
- By screwing the elbowed end to the
connection on the back of the machine
- By screwing the other end to a tap
fitted with a threaded end piece diameter
20x27 (3/4 BSP).
If you use a self-piecing tap, the useful
opening must be at least 6mm in diameter.
To avoid any water leaks, remember to fit
the rubber seals in each end and tighten
your connections correctly. The seals are
provided in the accessories bag.
Water supply:
- Minimum water pressure: 0.1 MPa or 1
bar
- Maximum water pressure: 1 MPa or 10
bars
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Connecting to the drain
Connect the drain hose (Fig. 7)
• Either, temporarily, to a sink or a bath tub
• Or, permanently, to a ventilated U bend. If
your installation does not have a ventilated
U bend, ensure that the connection is not
airtight. In fact, to avoid any flowback of
the waste water into the machine, you are
strongly recommended to leave an air gap
between the drain hose and the waste pipe.
The hose must not be twisted or kinked and
must be held by the hose hook to avoid it
falling to the ground (Fig. 8)
The hose hook must be placed 40 to
100 cm above the base of the machine.
Ensure that it is tied firmly in place to
avoid it coming loose during draining
and causing a flood.
Electricity supply
For your safety, you must comply with
the instructions below.
The electrical installation must comply with
Standard NF C 15-100, particularly as
regards the Earthing requirements. Line
3x2.5 mm2 single-phase 230V connected
to :
- A single-phase 20A 230V-50Hz meter
- A differential circuit breaker and a
separate fuse (10 or 16A, depending on the
model)
- A 2-pin + Earth 10/16A socket
We cannot be held responsible for any
accident caused by improper electrical
installation.
Advice on the electrical installation of your
machine:
• Do not use an extension lead, an adapter
or a multiple-outlet socket.
• Never remove the Earth.
• The socket must be easily accessible but
out of the reach of children.
If in any doubt at all, please contact your
installer.
Your machine complies with
European Directives EEC/73/23 (Low
Voltage Directive) and EEC/89/336
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) as
modified by Directive EEC/93/68.
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Textile maintenance codes
To assist you in caring for your textiles, they are provided with a label summarising
the information required. This information is expressed as a code using the symbols
below :
WASHING
BLEACHING
Max. temperature : 95°C
- Normal mechanical action
- Normal rinsing
- Normal spin dry
- Reduced mechanical action
- Rinsing at decreasing temperature
- Reduced spin-drying
Max. temperature : 95°C
- Normal mechanical action
- Normal rinsing
- Normal spin dry
- Reduced mechanical action
- Rinsing at decreasing temperature
- Reduced spin-drying
- Reduced mechanical action
- Rinsing at decreasing temperature
- Reduced spin-drying
Max. temperature : 40°C
- Normal mechanical action
- Normal rinsing
- Normal spin dry
- Reduced mechanical action
- Rinsing at decreasing temperature
- Reduced spin-drying
- Reduced mechanical action
- Rinsing at decreasing temperature
- Reduced spin-drying
Max. temperature : 30°C
- Highly reduced mechanical action
- Normal rinsing
- Reduced spin
Hand wash only
Max. temperature: 40°C
(Certain machines are now equipped
with a programme enabling this type
of textile to be machine-washed)
Do not wash
Diluted cold bleach Use no bleach
200°C
hot setting
150°C
medium setting
110°C
low setting
Do not iron
(use no steam)
IRONING
DRY-CLEANING
All the usual
solvents
Perchloreth-
ylene
Mineral oil
Mineral oil and
F113 fluorinated
solvents
Do not dry-clean
nor use solvent
stain removers
- Reduced mechanical action
- Reduced drying temperature
- No addition of water
(Free-service cleaning impossible)
Normal processing
DOMESTIC TUMBLE-DRYING
Cool dry
Hot dry
Do not tumble-dry
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Preparing your washing
Sorting your washing
Please refer to the table on the preceding page for sorting your washing and selecting
a suitable programme for the labels. Whenever you are washing a mixed load, use the
programme for the most delicate fabric. When washing new textiles, as a precaution, first
check that the textile does not run: see "Colour test" below.
Colour test
When being washed for the first time,
coloured textiles frequently run unless
guaranteed to be colourfast. Before
starting the machine, perform the
following test :
- Select an invisible part of the textile
- Dampen it with warm water
- Then press it against a white cloth
• If the textile does not run, you can
machine-wash it normally
• If the textile runs, machine-wash it
separately of by hand.
Adult jeans ...........................800 g to 1kg
Large terry towel ............................ 700 g
Small terry towel ............................ 300 g
Adult jogging pants ........................ 350 g
Children's terry pyjamas ................ 100 g
Bathrobe ...................................... 1200 g
Sweatshirt ...................................... 250 g
Duvet cover ................................. 1500 g
Average weight of various "thick" items of washing
Do not exceed the following maximum loads :
COTTON / COLOURS / MIXED FIBRES : .............................................................7kg
SYNTHETICS: .........................................................................................................3kg
DELICATE FABRICS / SILK: ...................................................................................2kg
WOOLLENS: .......................................................................................................1,5 kg
HANDWASH ..........................................................................................................1 kg
Single sheet ........................ 400 to 500 g
Double sheet ................................. 800 g
Pillow case..................................... 200 g
Light nightdress ............................. 150 g
Children's cotton trousers .............. 120 g
Adult's cotton trousers ................... 500 g
Men's cotton/polyester shirt ........... 200 g
Large size cotton T-shirt ................ 150 g
Dishcloth ........................................ 100 g
Tablecloth ...................................... 250 g
Delicate lingerie ............................... 50 g
Children's synthetic woollens .......... 50 g
Sock................................................. 20 g
Adult's cotton pyjamas ................... 250 g
Average weight of various "thin" items of washing
Non-observance of the following
instructions may result in severe and
even irremediable damage (damage to the
drum, torn washing, etc.) and cancel the
guarantee.
- Empty the pockets
- Close any zips and press-studs
- Remove any curtain hooks or place your
curtains in a washing net.
- Remove any poorly attached buttons, pins
and hooks
- Place small items of laundry (ribbons,
pouches,etc.) in a washing net
- Turn multi-layer textiles inside out (sleeping
bags, anoraks)
- Turn knitwear, textiles with sewn-on
decorations and trousers inside out
Checking your washing
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Treating stubborn stains
Stains caused by sweat, blood, fruit, wine or chocolate generally disappear when using
biological detergents but some stains require specific treatment before being place din
the machine. Perform a test first of all on a scarcely visible part of the textile and rinse
thoroughly. If you use a stain remover, always start at the outside of the stain to avoid any
rings.
GRASS: dab the stain with white vinegar or
90° proof alcohol* (if this is suitable for the
textile) and then rinse and wash
BALLPOINT / FELT TIP PEN: remove as
much of the ink as possible by dabbing the
stain with absorbent paper. Place a clean
white cloth under the stain and dab the
stain with another cloth soaked in white
vinegar for synthetic and artificial fibres or
90° proof alcohol* for other fibres (if this is
suitable for the textile)
RUST: for slight stains, cover with salt,
squeeze lemon juice over the salt and
leave overnight: then rinse thoroughly
and wash. For heavier stains,use an
anti-rust product, carefully following the
manufacturer's instructions.
CHEWING GUM: chill it using an ice cube.
As soon as it is hard enough, scrape it off
with your fingernail. Remove any remaining
ring with a degreasing product* OIL - TAR:
use liquid stain remover* or, failing this,
spread a little fresh butter on the stain,
leave it for a while and then dab with
turpentine*.
PAINT: do not leave paint stains to
dry. Treat them immediately with the
solvent indicated on the paint tin (water,
turpentine*, white spirit*). Soap and then
rinse.
CANDLEWAX: remove as much of the
stain as possible by scratching it. Then
place absorbent paper on both sides of the
textile and iron the stain to melt the rest of
the wax.
MAKE-UP: place the stained surface of the
fabric on absorbent paper, then dampen
the reverse of the fabric with 90° proof
alcohol* (if this is suitable for the textile)
and provided that the stain is not greasy.
Otherwise, opt for a de-greasing product
(trichlorethylene* type).
COFFEE - TEA: On white cotton: dab
the stain with oxygenated water* before
washing normally - On coloured cotton:
dab the stain with a watervinegar solution
(2 soup spoons of white vinegar to 1/4 litre
of water) before washing normally - On
woollen: dab the stain with a mixture of
equal parts of alcohol* and white vinegar
before washing the item
CHOCOLATE - FRUIT - FRUIT JUICE
- WINE: dab the stain with a water vinegar
solution (2 soup spoons of white vinegar
to 1/4˘ litre of water). Rinse well and wash
normally.
GREASE: sprinkle the textile immediately
with talc. Leave to dry and brush gently
to remove the talc. Then dab with a de-
greasing product of the mineral oil* type.
Rinse and wash normally.
BLOOD: soak the stained item as quickly
as possible in cold salty water, then
proceed to wash normally.
KETCHUP - TOMATO SAUCE: prepare a
solution of one part glycerene to one part
warm water. Soak the item for an hour;
then proceed to wash normally.
USING STAIN-REMOVING PRODUCTS:
To avoid any risk of fire or explosion:
(*) If you are using the products recommended in the remedies above, take care to rinse
your washing thoroughly before placing it in the machine.
- If you are using commercial stain removers, follow the manufacturer's instructions
very carefully.
We would remind you that, generally, stains treated immediately can be easily removed.
On the other hand, old stains that have been ironed or tumble-dried cannot be removed.
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Loading your washing
Proceed as follows:
Open the machine
• To access the drum, pres the "Door"
button located just above the door.
Insert your washing
For optimum washing performance, sort
and fold your washing and then place it the
drum, distributing it evenly, without piling it
up. Mix large and small items together for
optimum spinning.
Close the machine
• Check that no item is caught in the door
when you close it.
• Close the door by pressing it gently.
• Ensure that the door is locked. If it is
not, a safety system will prevent you from
starting your machine.
For your safety, the door is locked
throughout the washing cycle.
Loading the washing products
Dispensing the detergent
The amount of detergent to use depends
on the water hardness, how dirty the
washing is and how much washing there is.
Please refer to the dosage instructions on
the detergent pack.
Warning: The detergent manufacturers'
recommendations are generally based
on filing the drum to the maximum. Adapt
the dosage appropriately for the weight of
washing you are inserting in the machine.
These recommendations will avoid too high
a dose of detergent, which can cause foam.
Too much foam can reduce your machine's
performance and increase the washing
time and the water consumption.
Detergents for woollens and delicate
textiles. Detergents for woollens and
delicate textiles. You are recommended
to sue an appropriate detergent to wash
these types of textiles (avoid putting such
detergents directly into the drum because
some of these products can attack the
metal.
Wash compartment (powder or liquid)
Pre-wash compartment (powder)
Softener
Siphon
You can place liquid or powder in the
"WASH" compartment but should never use
liquid detergent for programmes WITH a
Pre-wash and/or WITH "Delayed
Start" (depending on the model).
Concentrated softener must be diluted with
warm water.
To fill the compartments properly, open
the detergent dispensing drawer to its
maximum extent.
Never fill beyond the MAX level.
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Programming
[5] Start/Pause button: push briey
Cancel: Push for a long time
[L] LCD display
Messages about spin speed, programme
duration, current/end of cycle time, Options,
signal status, door lock, child proong
[2] Spin speed, Hold and
rinse, no spin
[1] Programme selector
[3] Options: Opti 40º, Pre-wash,
Intensive, Extra rinse, Easy iron-
ing, Lock
[4] Selections
Change time,
signal, language
[R] Change time,
For delayed end time,
for current time
(i) To start machine, push on programme selector [1]. Screen shows “Hello”
All buttons are touch-sensitive. That means the buttons do not remain pushed in. We
recommend you just push them briey.
Any push on the “Start/Pause” button should be brief unless you are cancelling a pro-
gramme*. In that case you should hold the button down.
(*) Details of this function are shown in the following pages.
When starting your machine, if the screen is displaying a cycle status message - such
as Pre-wash, Wash, Rinse, Spin, Drain - push the “Start/Pause” button [5] in until the
messages disappear, before doing any other operation.
Setting the current time.
You can set the current time by simultaneously pushing on the Easy Ironing and Lock
buttons for at least 3 seconds, until screen L shows “Set the time”. Then turn knob
R to set time. The screen shows “Time Setting” and the time display ashes. You can
turn knob R both ways and adjust the speed fairly closely. To set the current time, push
“Start/Pause”. Screen L displays “Time set”, Push “Start/Pause” again: screen displays
“Summer time” or “Winter time”, turn knob R to make your choice, then push “Start/
Pause” again to set.
To change to and from daylight saving time, proceed as above, checking the time dis-
played and only needing to change the “Winter time” or “Summer time” setting.
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Programming
When the power supply is on, your washing-machine has a Memo Activ system that automatically offers you the
programme that you use the most.
Programming a washing cycle without options Signals and messages
When you push selector [1], machine automatically selects the
programme you use most often (*).
The blue indicator corresponding to the programme selected lights
up.
Screen L indicates programme name, maximum spin speed, wash-
ing time, nish time and available options.
Use selector 1 if you want to choose a different programme. The blue indicator corresponding to the new programme selected
lights up.
Screen L indicates programme name, maximum spin speed, wash-
ing time, nish time and available options.
Use “Spin” button 2 to
- change the proposed spinning speed,
- drain, for a cycle ending without a spin stage,
- Hold and rinse. Your machine will stop full of water before nal
spin.
Display shows “spin speed” when you turn knob 2 to increase or
decrease spin speed and the new speed ashes on the screen.
If you choose a drain option, the display will show “000” speed.
If you choose a “Hold ano rinse” option, no speed gure will appear
and the display will show the pictogram
.
Choose instant start by briey pressing “Start/Pause” 5. Screen L will show “Start”.
The LCD screen L shows the cycle stage and remaining time so
that you continuously see the progress of the selected programme.
The programme stage messages are “Pre-wash”, “Wash”, “Rinse”,
“Spin”, and “Empty”.
When the screen L shows “Completed program”, the machine has
completed the cycle (**).
Display shows “Completed program” and the current time.
Programming a washing cycle with options: Signals and messages
When you push selector 1, machine automatically selects the
programme you use most often (*).
The blue indicator corresponding to the programme selected lights
up.
Screen L indicates programme name, maximum spin speed, wash-
ing time, nish time and available options.
Use selector 1 if you want to choose a different programme. The blue indicator corresponding to the new programme selected
lights up.
Screen L indicates programme name, maximum spin speed, wash-
ing time, nish time and available options.
Use “Spin” knob 2 to
- change the proposed spinning speed,
- drain, for a cycle ending without spinning,
- Hold ano rinse. Your machine will stop full of water before nal
spin.
Display shows “spin speed” when you turn knob 2 to increase or
decrease spin speed, and the new speed ashes on the screen.
If you choose a drain option, the display will show “000” speed.
If you choose a “Hold ano rinse” option, no speed gure will appear
and the display will show the pictogram
.
Use the buttons to select from options “Opti 40º”, “Pre-wash”,
“Extra rinse” or “Easy ironing”.
Screen L shows available options. The frame of the option button
lights up when selected.
If you select incompatible options (such as “Easy ironing” with
“Intesive” at the same time), the last option selected will remain.
Choose instant start by briey pressing “Start/Pause” 5. Screen L will show “Start”.
Or choose “delayed end” time as follows:
- use knob R to set ‘Delayed end’ time in multiples of 15 minutes
to a maximum of 24 hours.
- press “Start/Pause” briey. After 5 seconds without touching the
“Start/Pause” button, the “Delayed time” is automatically set.
- washing will automatically begin at the time programmed in.
When you are setting a “delayed end” time, screen L will show
“End of cycle time at 19:00”. Once you have set the “delayed end”
time, the screen will show “Start at 17:45”. The screen shows just
the starting time after 30 seconds.
The LCD screen L shows the cycle stage and remaining time
so that you continuously see the progress of the selected
programme.
The programme stage messages are “Pre-wash”, “Wash”,
“Rinse”, “Spin”, and “Empty”.
When the screen L shows “
Completed program”, the machine
has completed the cycle (**).
Display shows “Completed program” and the current time.
(*) Check that the electric cable is connected and the water tap is open before starting the machine. Also make sure that the
machine door is correctly closed.
(**) When the washing cycle is nished and the screen shows “Completed program”, you can programme your machine again.
If you press the “Start/Pause” button 5, the machine will automatically start the previous completed cycle again, including
options.
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Programming
Locking control buttons during washing cycles (Child
protection)
Messages
If you want to lock your washing machine control buttons
during washing - to avoid, for example, a child modifying the
programme during the cycle - do the following: If no lock option
has been selected, push on the
lock button for at least 3
seconds. Control panel is automatically locked all washing
cycle long
After pushing the lock button for 3 seconds,
the screen L displays “Child protection...Lock:
cycle”. Then the pictogram of a padlock appears
at bottom right of the screen.
If Control panel are manipulated during washing,
the screen L shows “Control panel locked”.
Controls completely locked (child protection)
If you want completely to lock your washing machine control
buttons both during washing and when stopped - to avoid a
child accidentally starting a cycle - do the following: If no lock
option has been selected, push the
lock button for at least
3 seconds to lock controls during the cycle, then do the same
thing again to lock controls completely. If Control panel has
already been locked during the cycle, you just have to press
the
lock button once again to lock completely Control panel.
Control panel is then immediately locked.
When the lock button is rst pushed, the screen
L displays “Child protection: lock cycle”. When
the button is pushed again, the screen shows
“Child protection...Lock: Full”. Then the picto-
gram of a padlock with a “+” sign appears at
bottom right of the screen.
If Control panel are manipulated, the screen L
shows “Control panel locked”.
Unlocking Control panel (Removing child safety mode)
To unlock Control panel, press the
lock button once for 3
seconds minimum if Control panel is locked completely, or
press the
lock button for 3 seconds twice if Control panel is
locked only during the cycle.
Control panel is then immediately unlocked.
Screen L shows “Child protection...Unlock”, then
the open-lock pictogram appears bottom right of
the screen.
Adding or taking out an item during the cycle (not possible during spin stage):
• Briey push “Start/Pause”
to interrupt the cycle.
• Insert or remove laundry items*.
• Briey push “Start/Pause”
to restart the cycle.
pour relancer le cycle.
(*) the time before the door can be opened can be between
1 and 2 minutes.
If you chose “Delayed end”, you can immediately access the
drum at any moment during the preceding phase.
When the programme is interrupted, screen
shows “Paused programme” and “Push Start
button”.
Display will again show the programme stage in
progress when the programme is restarted.
To cancel washing or pause mode during programming:
• Push “Start/Pause” [5] for at least 3 seconds. You can do
this at any time during the period preceding the cycle or even
during a pause. If you programmed in one “delayed end” hour
and you cancelled it during the waiting period before the cycle
started, your whole programming will be cancelled. If you want
to cancel only the “delayed end” hour, turn knob [R] to the left
to the point you were coming to, at the time when the selected
cycle stops.
If there is water still in the drum, the machine will begin to
discharge it. After the programme is cancelled, the machine will
have no water in it and will be ready to be used again.
During cancellation, screen shows “Programme
cancelling”.
For more details on the various functions, refer to “FUNCTION DETAILS”
Important: if you stopped your machine during the wash cycle by selecting the “Stop” position - or if you
had a cut in power supply - the wash cycle will systematically return to the point at which it was inter-
rupted when the machine is switched on again.
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Programming
• : These options can be performed with the maximum load for the textile concerned.
• : These functions can be used alone or combined – illogical combinations are
impossible.
To choose the best programme for your type of clothing, follow the instructions shown
on the labels on most textiles.
Programs table
Temperature
(C°)
Maximum load
(Kg)
Pre Wash
Intensive
Extra Rinse
Easy ironiing
Draining
Hold and rinse
Type of textile
COTTON 30 – 90° 7,0
SYNTHETICS Cold – 60° 3,0
DELICATE Cold – 30° 2,0
WOOLLENS Cold – 30° 1,5
Special programs
HAND WASHABLE
TEXTILES
30° 1,0
FLASH 30’ 30° 3,0
OPTIA45 40° 3,5
STRETCH 30° 2,5
Specic programs
RINSING only
According
to textile
SPINNING only,
DRAIN
>40˚
>40˚
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Function details
Programmes
Cotton
For a load of white COTTON or fast co-
lours.
If you are washing coloureds, do not
go above 60° temperature.
During the rst few minutes of this
programme, using .
, your
washing machine automatically ad-
justs water and energy consumption
levels to make a perfect wash
Synthetics
For COLOURED DELICATES, COLOUR
FAST SYNTHETICS and MIXED FIBRES
Delicates
For NET CURTAINS, DELICATE TEXTILES
and FRAGILE CLOTHING.
Woollens
For “MACHINE WASHABLE” WOOLLENS.
Hand washable textiles
For SILK and PARTICULARLY DELICATE
TEXTILES.
Flash 30’
This programme allows you to clean 3 kg of
lightly soiled WHITE COTTON, COLOURS
and COLOUR FAST SYNTHETICS. Pro-
gramme duration 30 minutes maximum.
This programme automatically sets the
washing temperature to 30
o
C.
Detergent levels must be halved for this
programme.
OptiA45minutes:
This programme allows you to wash a
normal 3.5 kg load of mixed cotton and syn-
thetics in only 45 minutes.
Stretch:
This programme allows you to wash care-
fully your Elasthane-based textiles such as
Lycra so that they can keep their elasticity
longer.
Rinse only “
Separate rinsing followed by choice of
- spin and drain
- drain only (”drain” option)
- stop full of water.
Spin only “
This allows a separate spin with drain.
For “rinse only” followed by “spin” or
“spin only” make sure you choose a
suitable spin speed for the type of
wash in the machine.
Options
Pre-wash
For dirty clothing with mud, blood, etc.
A specically cold pre-wash stage pre-
cedes the washing phase.
This cold wash removes the dirt particles in
the clothes before any hot water cycle.
Detergent must be put in the “ ” con-
tainer in the dispenser drawer.
Intensive
This function improves washing perfor-
mance and helps remove difcult stains
by automatically raising washing tem-
perature and increasing agitation time.
The “Intensive” option is available only for
programmes where the wash temperature
is 40°C or above.
Extra rinse
“Special for sensitive and allergic skin”:
adds another rinse stage to the wash cycle.
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Function details
Easy-ironing
Makes it easier to iron your laundry.
This option also enables you to wash and
spin your clothing more delicately while
retaining identical wash performance.
Hold and rinse
This function is for textiles that you do not
want to spin, or if you expect to be away for
a long time after washing nishes.
This function stops the cycle before the
nal spin so your laundry stays soaked in
water to avoid creasing.
When the machine is stopped full
of water, the “Holding at Rinse” icon
ashes and the “Programme stopped”
message is displayed until the cycle
ends.
- If you want to drain and spin.
Turn Selector [1] to “Spin” and use knob [2]
to choose a speed suitable to your laun-
dry load, then push “Start/Pause” [5]. The
screen displays “Spin” and the spin speed,
and the programme nishes automatically.
- if you want only to drain. Turn Selector [1]
to “Spin” and use knob [2] to choose “000”,
then push “Start/Pause” [5]. The screen dis-
plays “Drain” and the spin speed, and the
programme nishes automatically.
Opti40
˚
This programme efciently washes a full
cotton load at 40
o
C whilst economising on
electricity.
End time
As soon as the programme starts, the dis-
play shows the chosen end of cycle time”
.
The time shown by the machine at the
start of the programme can vary during the
cycle:
- if you change the washing temperature
(even during spin), or if you add or cancel
any options, the time will be re-calculated
and updated on the display.
- Some operating problems (unbalanced
load or excess of foam) can alter the cycle
length and thus the displayed end time.
- If the power supply is cut during the wash-
ing phase, when the power is restored,
the time displayed can be earlier than the
real end time. This time will be updated at
the start of the rinsing phase.
Load out of balance”: when you wash
very small amounts of laundry it can
ball up in the drum. This prevents your
machine working at its best.
Activating sound alarm
Your washing machine has a sound alarm
that you can activate or de-activate by
pushing on “Easy Ironing” and “Extra rinse”
simultaneously for 3 seconds. Screen L
shows “Buzzer:YES” and the machine
makes a beep when the alarm is activated.
Screen L shows “Buzzer:NO” and the
machine makes two beeps when the alarm
is de-activated.
Screen L shows “Buzzer:NO” and the
machine makes one beep when the alarm
is de-activated.
Language selection
You can change the display language by
pushing the Opti40
o
and Pre-wash button
simultaneously for two seconds.
In default the display shows “Language:
English”.
Turn the time adjustment button [R] to
change the language.
Conrm the new language by pushing
Start/Pause button [5].
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Changing a washing programme
During programming:
All changes are possible before you press
the ”Start/ Pause” ”
” button.
After the cycle starts:
• You cannot change the type of textile
(for example changing from “COTTON”
to “SYNTHETIC”, from “SYNTHETIC” to
“DELICATE” etc).
To change the type of textile during
a cycle, you must cancel the current
programme and programme a new cycle.
• You can change the temperature at the
start of the washing phase, after putting the
machine in the “Pause” mode.
• You can change the spin speed during the
entire cycle preceding spin.
• You can select a “draining” and a “Hold
and Rinse” up to the end of the rinse (until
the “rinse” cycle progress indicator lamp
goes out).
• When you select the “Delayed wash” you
can only activate the “Pre-wash” and “Easy
ironing” options during the period preceding
the effective start of the cycle.
• You can activate the “Extra Rinse” option
until rinsing starts (until the “rinsing” cycle
progress indicator lamp lights up).
• You can deactivate all the options during
the entire cycle as long as their action has
not yet started.
At the end of the cycle:
When the message “Completed program”
appears in [L] display :
- You can programme a new cycle without
having to go via the “Stop” position.
You can press on any one of the
, ,
buttons, or turn the program selector to
position
.
The machine is then ready for new
programming.
- If at the end of the cycle you press
the ”Start/ Pause”
button directly, the
machine will re-launch the last programme
cycle, including the options.
Delayed end
You can delay the programme nishing time
by between one and twenty-four hours to
take advantage of electricity night tariffs, or
to have the programme nish at a time that
you desire.
To do that, use knob [R] to select the nish-
ing time you want. As you are adjusting
to get that time, the screen shows “End
of cycle time at...” shows the programme
end time along with the current time which
ashes. After the programme end time is
selected, the screen [L] will show the cycle
beginning time “Start at 19:45”. Screen [L]
will go blank 30 seconds after cycle valida-
tion. Your washing machine will automati-
cally start at the time programmed in.
When the machine is in time delay mode,
the screen [L] shows the beginning time
along with the time delay pictogram.
Before you select the time delay pro-
gramme, screen [L] shows the time and the
clock icon until the cycle starts.
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Automatic safety systems
Door opening safety:
Your machine’s door will be locked when
the wash cycle has started.
When the cycle is completed or when the
machine has stopped with the tank full of
water, the door unlocks immediately. If you
have programmed a “Delayed end”, the
door is not locked throughout all the waiting
period preceding the start of the cycle.
If you want to open the door during the
cycle, press briefly on
” button and
wait 1 or 2 minutes for the door safety to
unlock.
Depending on the time in the cycle when
you want to open the door, this time can
be longer since there will be a cooling
period added to it.
During this cycle the door safety will not
unlock unless the interior temperature is
below 60°C, and this is to prevent you
from being seriously scolded.
Water safety:
The continuous water level control will pre-
vent any overflow duirng operation.
Spinning safety:
Your washing machine is equipped with
a safety system which can limit spinning
when the load is incorrectly distributed
(this incorrect distribution is called “Out of
balance”). In this case, your wash may be
insufficiently spun. So spread your wash
uniformly around the drum and programme
a new spin.
Anti-foam safety system:
Your washing machine knows how to
detect when too much foam is produced,
during spin cycle, LCD display shows fol-
lowing messages “Excess of detergent” or
“Request of a rinse more.
At that time the spin stops and the machine
is drained.
Then the cycle re-starts, using a more
appropriate spin rate and adding, where
necessary a supplementary rinse.
The End time is changed.
Reduce your doses of detergent during the
following washes.
Tap closed
When you can read on LCD display follow-
ing messages “Open tap” or “Press Start”,
, this shows that there is a blockage in the
water supply of your machine,
- check if the water supply tap is indeed
open,
- check if the water supply tube is not bent
or kinked.
Programme for comparative and standardised
tests.
Programme ....................................................................................................... COTTON
Temperature ............................................................................................................. 60°C
Load ..........................................................................................................................7 kg
Duration ................................................................................................................ 2 h 15
Energy consumption ..........................................................................................1,19 kWh
Water ...........................................................................................................................49 l
For the display written on the energy label, the tests are made in accordance with European Directive 92/75/CEE at
nominal capacity ensuring the total use of the CEI detergent from the start of the wash phase.
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