RADIOLA AWP 043 User guide

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Instructions for use Page

Notice d’emploi Page

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CONTENTS GB

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Page 4

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Page 5

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Page 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE Page 5

MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE Page 5

SORTING THE WASH Page 6

ADDING DETERGENT Page 7

DYEING AND BLEACHING Page 9

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL

OPTIONS / STARTING THE PROGRAMME Page 9

PROGRAMME END Page 10

REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER Page 10

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Page 11

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 12

AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 12

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 13

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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

1. Worktop

2. Control panel

3. Detergent drawer

4. Service information sticker (inside door)

5. Door

6. Door handle

- To open: press button in handle and pull

handle

- To lock: shut the door firmly (the lock will

click into place)

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Read these user instructions carefully to learn about all the functions of your washing

machine.

x Make sure that the appliance has not been

damaged in transit.

x Remember: the appliance is designed only

for home use.

x Make sure that water and electrical

connections are made by a qualified

technician, observing the manufacturer’s

instructions (see “Installation” section) and

local safety regulations.

x Remove the transit bolts (see “Installation”

section).

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packing material

The packing material can be 100% recycled,

as confirmed by the recycling symbol

2. Appliance

The appliance is built from recyclable

materials. If you decide to scrap the washing

machine act responsibly and observe local

waste disposal bylaws. Cut off the power

cord so that the appliance cannot be

connected to the mains.

3. Use

x Save water and electricity by washing with a

full machine load whenever possible (exact

amount depends on the programme).

x For averagely to lightly soiled wash use a

programme without a prewash cycle.

x Use low temperatures for lightly soiled

laundry or use the quick wash, if available.

x Press the half load/lightly soiled button

(depending on model) when washing part

loads, and reduce the amount of detergent.

x Ifyouintendtodrythewashinadryer,

select maximum spin speed (depending on

the programme) to limit electricity

consumption by the dryer.

x Do not exceed the detergent dosages

indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions.

x Use stain removal products bleaches only

when strictly necessary.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE

x Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance,

unplug the appliance from the mains.

x Switch off the appliance and turn off the tap

when it is not in use.

x In the event of difficulty, never try to force

the door open.

x Children should not be allowed to play with

the appliance and must not enter the drum.

Do not rest any weight on the door.

x Packing materials can be dangerous for

children: keep all packing material (plastic

bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of their

reach.

MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE

x Unplug the appliance from the mains.

x Turn off the tap.

x Disconnect the drain and supply hoses.

x Drain out residual water (from the appliance

and the hoses).

x Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation” section).

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SORTING THE WASH

1. Sort the wash according to...

x Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cotton, mixed fibre, synthetic, wool.

x Colour

Divide whites and coloureds.

Wash new coloured items separately.

x Size

Itemsofdifferentsizesinthesameloadwill

improve the washing action and tend to

distribute more uniformly in the drum.

x Sensitivity

Wash delicate articles separately: use special

programmes for pure new wool

, curtains

and other delicate articles.

Always remove curtain glides or wash

curtains and glides inside a net bag. Only

wash fabrics that are suitable for machine

washing. Wash stockings, belts and other

small items in special net bags for washing

machines or in a pillow-case with zip-

fastener.

2. Remember to empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar can damage

laundry and the washing machine.

3. Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks;

loose belts or ribbons should be tied

together.

STAIN REMOVAL

x Blood, milk, egg, and other organic

substances are generally dissolved by the

action of enzymes in normal detergent.

x To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and

fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain

removing agent to

or add bleach to

(if provided) of the detergent drawer.

x Particularly stubborn stains can be treated

before the wash.

LOADING THE WASH

. Open the door.

. Load the drum one article at a time without

overfilling.

. Close the door.

LOAD CAPACITY

See the separate “Programme Chart”.

Note: overloading the machine gives

unsatisfactory washing results and creased

laundry.

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ADDING DETERGENT

CHOOSING THE RIGHT

DETERGENT

The type of detergent depends on

x the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicate

items, wool)

x colour

x wash temperature

x degree and type of soiling

You can use any make of detergent

recommended for domestic washing machines.

DETERGENT DOSAGES

Follow the dosages on the detergent package

in accordance with:

x degree and type of soiling

x size of wash

- full load: according to manufacturers’

instructions

- part load: 3/4 of the normal amount.

- minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the

amount used for full load

x water hardness in your area (request

information from the water company).

Soft water requires less detergent than hard

water.

WATER HARDNESS TABLE

WATER HARDNESS CLASSIFICATION GERMAN DEGREES FRENCH DEGREES

CLASS

dH mmol

1 soft 0-7 0-1,3 0-15

2 medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 15-25

3 hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 25-37

4 very hard more than 21 more t han 3,8 more than 37

USING THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF

DETERGENT

x A spotlessly clean wash is not possible if you

use too little detergent. Too little detergent

will also lead to increased scale deposits

which can damage the heating element and

the drum exterior.

x To prevent rinsing problems when using

concentrated washing powder, use the

special dispenser supplied with the detergent

and place it inside the drum.

x Whitish residues from washing powder are

caused by insoluble water softeners used in

modern phosphate-free detergents.

- If you notice this problem, shake or brush

the affected items or use a liquid detergent.

x Add bleach in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions. Overdose of

bleach will damage the wash.

x Keep detergents and additives in a dry place

out of reach of children.

x Use only detergents and additives specifically

produced for domestic washing machines.

x If you use water softeners, descaling agents,

or whiteners, make sure that they are

suitable for washing machine use.

x Do not use solvents (trilene, benzine, etc.).

x Do not use the appliance to wash solvent-

treated fabrics.

x When using concentrated fabric softeners

dilute by adding water in the detergent

drawer up to the max. level mark.

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ADDING DETERGENT

ADDING DETERGENT AND

OTHER PRODUCTS

1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Depending on

the model, the detergent drawer may have

three or four compartments.

2. Pour in the detergent

x Programmeswithprewash

x Main wash only

For liquid detergent:

Remove the coloured insert out of the

dispenser and fit it in compartment

The graduated scale on the siphon shows

the dosage.

x Fabric softeners, etc.

(no more than the “max” mark [3

compartments] or up to “100 ml” [4

compartments])

x Bleaching agents (if compartment is

present)

(no more than the “max” mark)

x Stain removers

x Water-softeners

(water hardness categories 3 and 4)

x Starch (dissolved in water)

3. Bleach

Liquid bleach (hypochlorite) can be used in

two different ways:

A. Conventional method

x Pour bleach into dispenser compartment

(dependent on model).

x Add detergent to main wash dispenser

compartment

x Select a programme and temperature and

start the appliance.

Detergent and bleach are automatically

delivered to the laundry at the appropriate

time:

detergent is added to the main wash,

while bleach is added during the second

cold rinse.

B. Pre-bleach method

x Fit the coloured insert out of the dispenser

into main wash compartment

and

pour in liquid bleach (no more than 120

ml).

x Select the rapid programme 4 (Cotton-

Synthetics).

x Set the temperature selector knob to

“MIN”.

Important:

Do not select a higher temperature than

“MIN” because this could damage your

laundry or appliance.

x Start the appliance.

Youcandoanormalwashafterthis“pre-

bleach” cycle, adding more laundry that does

not require bleach treatment. Add detergent

to the main wash dispenser compartment

and start a wash programme. Because

heavily soiled articles have already been

given a pre-bleach treatment, you can use a

lower temperature for the main wash and

save on power consumption.

If the appliance does not have the specific

bleach compartment

only the pre-bleach

method is possible.

Important:

Use bleach only when washing bleachable

fabrics.

4. Close the detergent drawer completely.

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DYEING AND BLEACHING

Dyeing: pour the dye directly into the drum.

x Use exclusively dyes and bleaches

recommended for washing machines.

x Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

x Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may

be stained by dyes or bleaches.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS /

STARTING THE PROGRAMME

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

(see separate Programme Chart)

For a washing machine WITH

temperature selector

1. Turn the programme knob clockwise to the

programme required.

2. Turn the temperature selector to the

temperature required.

For a washing machine WITHOUT

temperature selector

1. Turn the programme knob clockwise to the

programme with the temperature required.

SETTING SPECIAL OPTIONS

(depending on the model, see also the separate

Programme Chart).

Spin speed reduction

x Press this button to reduce the spin cycle

speed.

No spin

x Can be selected with all programmes.

x The programme terminates without the spin

cycle.

Rinse Hold

x Available for all programmes.

x The wash remains in the drum in the final

rinse water without progressing to the spin

cycle to reduce creasing.

x This function is particularly recommended

with programmes for Synthetics or Delicates,

if the wash cannot be removed as soon as

the programme comes to an end.

x To terminate the programme:

Press the Rinse hold button again; the

programme will terminate automatically with

the spin cycle for the preset wash

programme.

Half load lightly soiled

x Available with programmes for Cottons and

Synthetics,

x Reduces water consumption, especially in rinse

phase.

x Particularly suitable for a lightly soiled wash or

part loads (for part loads reduce the amount

of detergent and additives).

Cold water wash

x Available with all programmes

x Wash temperature is the same as the water

supply temperature.

STARTING THE PROGRAMME

1. Turn on the tap.

2. Press the “On/Off” button.

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PROGRAMME END

DOOR LOCK

When you start the programme the door is

automatically locked until the programme terminates.

WHEN THE PROGRAMME COMES

TO AN END

Programme selector knob stops on “Stop”

position

Press the “On/Off” button.

Cancel the options by pressing the concerned

buttons.

Turn off the tap.

Wait until the door lock is released (about two

minutes).

Open the door and remove the wash.

Important:

leave the door slightly ajar so that the

drum can dry properly.

CHANGING PROGRAMME

Press the “On/Off” button.

Select a new programme.

Press the “On/Off” button again.

REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

WHEN MUST I REMOVE THE FILTER OR

DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER?

−

Whentheapplianceistobemoved

−

When the pump is blocked with foreign material

(buttons, coins, safety pins, etc.).

IMPORTANT: before emptying the machine, make

sure the water is cool.

−

If the appliance is installed in a room subject to

freezing temperatures.

Drain residual water from the machine at the

end of each wash.

REMOVING THE FILTER / EMERGENCY

DRAINING (depending on model)

Unplug the machine from the mains.

Remove the coloured dispenser from the

detergent compartment and use it to open the

debris filter cover.

Place a bowl beneath the filter.

Turn the knob anti-clockwise slowly until it is

vertical; do not extract filter as yet.

Wait until all the water has drained out into the

bowl.

Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it.

Remove any foreign material from the filter.

Make sure the pump impeller is not obstructed.

Insert the filter with the reference notch at the

top and screw it clockwise into place.

10.

Close the cover.

11.

Pour 0.5 l of water into the detergent drawer to

reactivate the “Energy Save” system.

Please note: some models do not have a filter/

emergency drain access due to a special self cleaning

pump.

DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

(depending on model)

The residual water drain hose is located in the

machine plinth.

Open the drain hose cover by pushing it upwards

with your fingers so that it flips outward.

Grip the end of the emergency drain tube and

pull out up to a 12 inch length. Remove the plug.

Allow all the water to flow into a bowl. On

completion, close the drain hose plug and refit it

in its compartment.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND

CONTROL PANEL

x Clean using normal household detergent (do

not use abrasive products).

x Dry with a soft cloth.

DETERGENT DRAWER

. Disengage the drawer by pressing the

release lever on the prewash compartment

and extract.

. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the

softener compartment and the coloured

insert for liquid detergent).

3. Wash all the parts under running water.

4. Replace the parts and refit the drawer.

Push the siphon firmly into place.

DOOR SEAL

x Cleanwithadampclothwhennecessary.

x Check the condition of the seal periodically.

WATER INLET HOSE FILTER

x Check and clean periodically.

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.

3. Remove the filter and clean it.

4. Refit the filter and screw the hose

connection to the tap.

5. Unscrew the hose from the appliance.

6. Remove the filter from the appliance

connection with a pair of long-nose pliers or

similar and clean.

7. Refit the filter and screw the hose

connection to the appliance.

8. Turn on the tap and ensure that

connections are completely watertight.

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

The appliance will not switch on/stops

during a wash cycle.

x Power plug properly inserted in mains

socket?

x Mains fuse OK?

x Power failure?

x Tap turned on? No water supply?

x Door closed?

x Programme selected?

x “On/Off” button pressed?

No water or insufficient water supply

x Tap turned on completely?

x Kink in water hose?

x Water hose filters clogged? (See Care and

Maintenance).

x Water inlet hose frozen up?

Waste water not pumped out

x Drain hose installed correctly? (See

installation instructions)

x Drainhosefrozenup?

x Water hose filters clogged? (See “Care and

Maintenance”)

Detergent and additive product residues in

detergent drawer at end of wash

x Siphon installed correctly?

x Siphon clogged?

x Insufficient water supply? (See left hand

column).

x See also chapter “Adding detergent” and

“Care and Maintenance”.

Machine vibrates during spin cycle

x Machine perfectly horizontal with all four feet

on ground? (See installation instructions)

x Transit bolts removed? Before installing the

appliance, remove the transport bolts. (See

installation instructions).

No spin cycle at end of cycle or final spin

results are poor

x If you are washing single large size items

(bathrobe, etc.) the uneven load balancing

system may have been activated and spin

speed automatically reduced accordingly. In

this case, add smaller articles of linen to

balance the load.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After-Sales Service:

1. Try to remedy the problem (see “Trouble-

shooting guide”).

2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is

repeated.

3. If the malfunction persists, call After-Sales

Service and specify:

x The nature of the problem

x The exact model of the appliance

x The service code

(number after the word SERVICE)

The After-Sales Service sticker is on the

inside of the door.

x Your full address

x Your telephone number and area code.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TRANSIT BOLTS

Your machine has been assembled with

special transit bolts to prevent possible

transit damages.

Before using the machine you must

remove the transit bolts (Fig. 1).

Depending on the model, there are three

(Fig. 2) or four transit bolts (Fig. 3).

1. Slacken the bolts with the wrench supplied.

2. Unscrew the bolts fully by hand.

3. Hold each bolt head and pull the bolts

through the wide part of the holes.

4. Close the holes with the covers supplied;

insert the covers in the wide part of the hole

and slide them toward the narrowest part

until they click into place (Fig. 4).

5. Keep the transit bolts for future use.

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Important

Whenever the appliance is transported, the

transit bolts must be refitted.

Pry up the plastic covers with a screwdriver,

slide in the opposite direction to the arrow and

remove. Insert and tighten the transit bolts,

performing the steps for removal in reverse

order.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LEVELLING

x Install the appliance on a solid and level floor

surface, preferably in a corner of the room.

x Make sure that all four feet are stable and

resting on the floor and then check that the

appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level).

x If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet

as required (do not insert pieces of wood

etc. under the feet).

. Slacken the locknut using the wrench

supplied

. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by

hand.

. Tighten the locknut anti-clockwise.

x Iftheapplianceistobeinstalledona

wooden floor, distribute the weight by

placing it on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of plywood

at least 3 cm in thickness. Secure the

plywood sheet to the floor.

COVER PANEL / WORKTOP

The appliance can be installed under a fitted

kitchen worktop.

x Unplug the appliance from the mains.

. Unscrew the two worktop fixing screws from

therearoftheappliance.

. Slide the worktop fully backward and lift it

upwards to remove.

Install the cover panel following the relative

instructions.

. Refit the fixing screws and tighten them.

BUILD-UNDER OPENING

DIMENSIONS

Width 600 mm

Height 825 mm

Depth 600 mm

WARNING

Only plug the machine into the mains power

socket after you have fitted the cover panel or

the machine worktop.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connection of the outlet hose to the

drainage

Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook

it over the edge of a sink (Fig. 1).

Small washbasins are not suitable for this

purpose.

Theedgeofthesinkshouldbenomorethan

1 m (about 3 ft 3inches) from the floor.

Minimum drain height =70 cm or 2ft.

Maximum drain height =100 cm or 3ft.

Ifyouneedtoaddanextension,useaflexible

hoseofthesametypeandsecuretheunion

with screw-on hose clips.

Maximum drain hose length = 2,5m (8 ft).

IMPORTANT

Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose.

Secure the hose so that it cannot be dislodged

while the appliance is running.

WATER SUPPLY

- Supply: cold water only.

- Tap connection : 3/4”.

- Waterflow pressure: 10-100 N/cm2 (1-10 bar).

For Great Britain only:

Water inlet: hot and cold fill.

The warm water inlet temperature must not

exceed 60

WATER INLET CONNECTION

Take the inlet hose out of the drum.

Insert the filter, supplied with the appliance

into the straight end of the inlet hose.

Screwthisstraightendtothetop,preferably

by hand.

Screw the hooked end of the inlet hose to the

appliance.

Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose.

Open the water tap completely and check

water tightness at tap and appliance

connections.

Notes:

If the hose is too short, replace it with a

suitable length of pressure resistant hose (min

10 bar -EN 50065 approved).

Periodically check the condition of the hose

and replace if necessary.

The washing machine can be connected

without an external aqua stop device.

Install the appliance in accordance to local

regulations.

Fig. 1

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

x Electrical connections must be made in

accordance with local regulations.

x The electrical connection must be made only

by means of a Shuko socket with earth

connection, installed in accordance with

established legislation.

x Voltage, power consumption and earthing

information is shown on the service sticker

inside the door.

x The mains connection line must be replaced

by a licensed electrician only.

x The appliance complies with European safety

standards, EC directive 93/68 and EN

directive 60555

FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE EARTHED

Some appliances are supplied with moulded

plugs. To change a fuse on this type of plug

proceed as follows:

1. Remove fuse cover (A) and fuse (B)

2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362

13A, A.S.T.A.

IMPORTANT:

x The fuse cover must be refitted after

changing a fuse

x In the event of a fuse cover being misplaced,

the plug must not be used until a correct

replacement is fitted.

x Please ensure that the replacement fuse

cover is of the same colour as the insert or

as the colour embossed in words on the

base of the plug.

If the moulded plug is not suitable for your

sockets it should be cut off and thrown away to

avoid any risk of electric shock if it were used in

a 13 A socket elsewhere.

A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted

to the cable.

Connection to a

typical 13 amp plug

HOW TO CONNECT A PLUG

The wires in this mains lead are colour-coded as

follows:

BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)

BROWN - LIVE (L)

GREEN AND YELLOW-EARTH (E)

1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which

is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth

symbol

, or coloured green or green and

yellow.

2. TheBLUEwiremustbeconnectedtothe

terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

ONLY

The information given in respect of Great Britain

will frequently apply, but a third type of plug

and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth

type. In this case the GREEN AND YELLOW wire

must be connected to the EARTH contact and

the other two wires to the terminals of the two

pins, irrespective of colour.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOBILITY WHEELS

(for UK only)

Depending on model, your washing machine is

provided with mobility wheels.

Youwillfindthesewheelsintheaccessorykit

supplied with the machine, ou you can order

them from our After-Sales Service.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Tilt the machine forward.

2. Loosen the two rear feet.

3. Insert the wheels as close as possible to the

screw (1).

4. Tighten the screw completely (2).

5. Put the machine in an upright position.

6. Adjust the front feet making sure that the

machine is completely level with the floor.

Note: Levelling is extremely important to avoid

any risk of instability and vibrations.

MOVING THE MACHINE

1. Open the door of the machine.

2. Lift the Machine by 1 or 2 cm (3).

3. Push or pull the machine according to your

need.

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