Groupe Brandt WTE1577K Owner's manual

Brand: Groupe Brandt

Model: WTE1577K

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

The Groupe Brandt WTE1577K is a reliable washing machine that offers a range of features to make laundry day easier. With its large 7kg capacity, you can wash plenty of clothes in one go, saving you time and energy. Choose from a variety of washing programs to suit different fabrics and levels of dirt, including a quick wash cycle for lightly soiled items. The machine also features a delay start function, allowing you to set the wash to start at a time that suits you.

FR GUIDE D’INSTALLATION & D’UTILISATION

EN INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

DE GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

IT MANUALE D’INSTALLAZIONE E D’USO

NL HANDLEIDING VOOR HET INSTALLEREN EN HET GEBRUIK

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Important :

Avant de mettre votre appareil en route, veuillez lire attentivement ce guide

d’installation et d’utilisation afin de vous familiariser plus rapidement avec

son fonctionnement

Dans le souci d’une amélioration constante de nos produits, nous nous

réservons le droit d’apporter à leurs caractéristiques techniques,

fonctionnelles ou esthétiques toutes modifications liées à leur évolution.

Warning :

Before installing and using your appliance, please carefully read this Guide

to Installation and Use, which will allow you to quickly familiarise yourself

with its operation.

As part of our commitment to constantly improving our products, we reserve

the right to make changes to them based on technical advances to their

technical and functional features and appearance.

Belangrijk:

Vóór installatie en gebruik van uw apparaat deze installatie- en

gebruiksgids aandachtig lezen. U zult snel gewend raken aan de werking.

Wij streven voortdurend naar verbetering van onze producten. Daarom behouden

we ons het recht voor om aan de technische, functionele of esthetische

kenmerken van onze producten wijzigingen aan te brengen die in verband staan

met technische ontwikkelingen.

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Wichtig:

Bitte lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes diese Einbau- und

Gebrauchsanleitung aufmerksam durch, damit Sie sich sehr rasch mit

seinem Betrieb vertraut machen können.

Da wir unsere Produkte ständig verbessern möchten, behalten wir uns das

Recht vor, ihre technischen, funktionellen und ästhetischen Merkmale zu

verändern, damit sie mit der technischen Weiterentwicklung Schritt halten.

Importante:

prima di usare il vostro elettrodomestico per la prima volta, raccomandiamo

di leggere con attenzione la guida d’installazione e d’utilizzo per prendere

dimestichezza più rapidamente col suo funzionamento.

Al fine di migliorare costantemente i nostri prodotti, ci riserviamo il diritto di

apportare le modifiche tecniche, funzionali o estetiche necessarie alla loro

evoluzione.

•SAFETY ADVICE

Important:

This machine is only for domestic use and

is designed to wash, rinse, spin and, depending on

the model, dry machine-washable textiles.

ou must observe the following instructions. We

refuse to accept any liability and the guarantee if

you do not observe these recommendations since

this could result in damage to equipment or

physical injury.

— This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(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 machine must only be used in accordance

with its normal method of operation in order to

avoid damaging your washing and your machine.

Only use washing and maintenance products

certified for use in domestic washing machines.

— If you pre-treat your washing with stain removers,

solvents or, in general, any inflammable or

potentially highly explosive product, do not insert

them into the machine immediately.

Furthermore, you are also recommended not to use

solvents or products in aerosol cans near to your

washing machine or any electrical appliance in

general in a poorly ventilated room (risk of fire and

explosion).

— If any incidents occur and you cannot resolve

them using the remedies we recommend (see the

section “INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR”), call in a

qualified professional.

— If you have to open your machine during a cycle

(for example, to add or remove washing),

depending on the stage the programme is at

(during washing essentially), be careful of the

temperature inside the machine, which may be very

high (risk of severe burns).

— 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.

•CONTENTS

Page

Safety advice............................................................17 - 18

nvironment and savings

..............................................18

Removing the transport clamps

.........................18 - 19

Connecting to the cold water supply

........................19

Draining away the waste water

....................................19

Connecting to the electricity supply

..........................20

Installing your machine

..................................................20

Preparing your washing

.................................................21

Loading your washing

....................................................21

Loading the washing products

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Page

EEC/95/12 programme – characteristics

................22

Textile maintenance codes

........................................22

Programming

..........................................................23 - 25

Details of the programmes and options

..........25 - 26

Modifying a washing programme

...............................27

Automatic safety systems

.............................................27

Cleaning the pump filter

.................................................28

Maintaining your machine

.............................................28

Incidents that may occur

...............................................29

essages shown on the display

................................30

1 / INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE

Dear Customer,

You have just acquired a BRANDT washing machine and we would like to thank you.

We have invested all our dedication and know-how in this appliance so that it would best meet

your needs. With innovation and performance, we designed it to be always easy to use.

In the BRANDT product range, you will also find a wide choice of ovens, microwaves, cooking

hobs, ventilation hoods, cookers, dishwashers, driers, fridges and freezers, that you can

coordinate with your new BRANDT washing machine.

Visit our website www.brandt.com where you will find all of our products, as well as useful and

complementary information.

BRANDT

•REMOVING THE TRANSPORT

CLAMPS

Important:

The following operations must be

performed before you use the machine Fig. 1 & 2.

First of all remove the piece of expanded

polystyrene from under the lid.

•

Rear transport clamp

(Fig. 1

➀

➃

)

➀

Unscrew the 6 screws using a No. 10 tube

spanner or a straight-edged screwdriver.

➁

Remove the clamp.

➂

Free the power cable from the plastic holder

clipping it to the transport clamp.

➃

Plug the holes left by the clamp using the plugs

supplied and re-screw the 4 external screws into

the casing.

1 / INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE

2 / INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE

•SAFETY ADVICE (continued)

— Do not let children play with the machine and

keep your pets away from it.

— You must immediately make any obsolete

machine unusable. Disconnect and cut off the

power cable flush with the machine. Close the

water tap and remove the hose. Disable the door

lock.

— If there is a risk of frost, disconnect the water

hose and drain off any water that may remain in the

drain hose by placing this as low as possible in a

bowl.

•

For washer-dryers:

— Before drying, remove the detergent dispensers

placed in the drum with your washing. Their plastic

material cannot withstand the drying temperatures.

•SAVING ENERGY

— Only programme a prewash when it is absolutely

necessary: for example, for very dirty sports or

working clothes, etc.

— A low temperature programme is sufficient for

impeccable washing results when your washing is

only slightly or moderately dirty.

— For washing that is only slightly dirty, select a

short washing cycle.

— Use the right amount of washing products for the

hardness of the water, the amount of washing and

how dirty it is and follow the instructions on the

detergent packs.

•

For washer-dryers:

— If you spin at high speed, little dampness will

remain and you will therefore consume little

electricity. Even synthetic textiles can be spun

before drying.

— Choosing your drying time well also helps to save

water and electricity.

— Avoid wasting water and electricity by not over-

drying your laundry.

•

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

his 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 that

in countries that are a members of the

European Union the used appliances 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.

➀

➁

➂

➃

•

Front transport clamp

(Fig. 2

➀

➄

)

➀

Unclip the plinth by pressing simultaneously

on the side knobs and pulling them towards

you.

➁

Unscrew the screw holding the red plastic

«front» clamp.

➂

Remove the front clamp.

➃

Plug the hole left by the clamp with the

remaining plug.

➄

Clip the plinth on again.

Advice:

We would recommend that you keep all

the locking components since these must be

refitted if you must subsequently transport your

machine again.

Information:

Your machine has been scrupulously

checked before it left the factory. You may

therefore notice a little water still remaining in the

tank or the products box.

•CONNECTING TO THE COLD

WATER SUPPLY

Your washing machine can be connected to any

cold water pipe.

Connect the supply hose provided to a threaded

20x27 Ø tap (3/4 BSP) not forgetting to insert the

seal supplied (depending on the model, the hose

may already be fitted with a seal)

(Fig. 3)

Water supply:

- Minimum water pressure: 0.1 MPa or 1 bar

- Maximum water pressure: 1 MPa or 10 bars

•DRAINING AWAY THE WASTE

WATER

Connect the hose

(Fig. 3)

— Either, temporarily, over a sink or a bathtub.

— Or permanently to a ventilated U-bend.

If your installation does not have a ventilated U-

bend, check that the connection is not sealed. In

fact, to avoid any waste water flowing back into the

machine, you are strongly recommended to leave

an air gap between the machine’s drain hose and

the drainpipe.

In any case, the drain hose bracket must be placed

at a height of 0.80 m to 1.10 m higher than the base

of the machine.

Important :

Ensure that the drain hose is tied

firmly in place with cord to avoid the bracket

coming loose during draining and causing a

flood.

2 / INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE

➀

➁

➂

➃

➄

0,80 m. min.

1,10 m. max.

0,1 ➞ 1 MPa

1 ➞ 10 bars

EN 2 / INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE

•CONNECTING TO THE

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Important:

For your safety, you must comply with the

instructions below.

— Before connecting your machine, you must

ensure that your installation’s electrical

characteristics match those of your machine (see

the details provided on the information plate affixed

to the back of the machine).

The electrical installation must comply with the

prevailing standards and the Electricity Board’s

regulations in the country concerned, particularly

as regards Earthing and installation in shower

rooms.

We cannot be held responsible for any incident

caused by the machine being incorrectly earthed.

Advice:

Advice on the electrical installation of

your machine

— Do not use an extension lead, adapter or multiple

socket.

— Never cut out the Earth wire.

— The socket must be readily accessible but out of

the reach of children.

If in any doubt, please contact your installer.

Important:

Your machine conforms to European

Directives EEC/73/23 (Low Voltage Directive) and

EEC/89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) as

modified by Directive EEC/93/68.

•REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY

CABLE

Warning:

For your safety, the power cable and,

depending on the model, the complete electric

box and its associated cable must only be

replaced by the manufacturer’s After-Sales

Service or a qualified electrician.

•MOVING YOUR MACHINE

•Setting on castors

To move your machine, unclip and slide the castor

release handle from right to left

(Fig. 4

➀

)

Important :

Your machine must not still be on its

castors when in operation: remember to return the

lever to its initial position.

•

INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE

Important:

If you are installing your machine next to

another machine or a unit, we recommend that

you leave a gap between them to allow for air

circulation.

Advice:

We also strongly recommend that you

do NOT:

— Install your machine in a damp, poorly ventilated

room.

— Install your machine in an area where it could be

subject to water splashes.

— Install your machine on a carpeted floor.

If you cannot avoid doing this, please take every

precaution to avoid blocking air circulation at the

bottom of the machine in order to ensure that the

internal components are well ventilated.

•

For washer-dryers:

— The appliances must not be installed behind a

lockable door or a sliding door.

•

Levelling the machine

— Set your machine on its castors.

— Unscrew the two screws with a straight-edged

screwdriver (

Fig. 4

➁

)

— Level the machine by adjusting the two feet using

a flat spanner or a pair of pliers.

— Set the machine back on the floor by sliding the

castor release lever to check the chocking.

— If the machine is correctly level, retighten the two

locking screws.

NB: To align your machine with your units, you can

break off the fixing hooks for the hoses.

Take care not to squash the hoses!

➀

➁

•PRÉPARING YOUR WASHING

Important:

Failure to observe the following advice can

cause severe and even irremediable damage

(damage to the drum, torn washing, etc.) and

rescinds the guarantee.

•Sorting your washing

— Ensure that all your washing is machine-

washable: check the labels on your washing (type,

temperature, type of cleaning, etc.).

— Ensure that your coloureds do not run.

— When washing a mixed load, use the washing

programme for the most delicate textiles in the mix.

•Checking your washing

— Empty the pockets and close any zips and press-

studs.

— Remove any curtain hooks or place your curtains

and any small items of laundry (ribbons,

handkerchiefs, etc.) in a net bag. Button up

pillowcases, etc.

— Remove any poorly attached buttons, pins and

hooks.

•

For washer-dryers:

Your washing is composed of different types of

fibres, of different origins: the various items may

therefore behave very differently during drying.

As a general rule, all machine-washable textiles can

be dried in a domestic tumble dryer except for:

— Woollens, silks, net curtains, plasticised fabrics,

tights and nylon stockings

— Chlorofibres (Thermolactyl* for example)

* Registered trademark

— Foam, plastic or rubber-coated items or any items

with a framework that could become detached,

bulky items (duvets, eiderdowns, etc.)

— Washing that has not been spun

— Items washed with chemical products.

Advice:

You must however avoid drying light

textiles and thick cotton textiles at the same time.

The weight of the thick cotton textiles can crease

lighter ones.

It is better to dry textiles not guaranteed colourfast

separately.

•

LOADING YOUR WASHING

Perform these actions in the following order:

•Open the machine

— Check that the machine is switched off.

— Open the machine’s door

(Fig. 5)

— Press the button on the front flap

(Fig. 6

➀➁

)

•Insert your washing

— For optimum washing performance, place the

previously sorted and folded washing in the drum,

distributing it evenly without heaping it up. Mix large

and small items to obtain optimum spin-drying

without unbalancing.

— Check that no items have fallen down the side the

drum.

•Close the drum

— Close the drum using both hands, ensuring that

the button returns to the correct position.

(Fig. 6

➂

➃

)

Important:

The coloured section must be visible

EN3 / PREPARING YOUR WASHING AND YOUR MACHINE

➃

➂

➁

➀

EN 3 / PREPARING YOUR WASHING AND YOUR MACHINE

•

TEXTILE MAINTENANCE CODES

— Washing : Never exceed the indicated

temperatures

— Use of cold diluted bleach possible:

— Ironing: Low Medium High

— Dry cleaning: mineral spirit

perchlorethylene all solvents

— Drying in a domestic machine

Gentle Heavy

— NB: A crossed-out code indicates that it is

forbidden

•LOADING THE WASHING

PRODUCTS

Important:

(Fig. 7)

— The “WASH” container may contain powder or

liquid but liquid detergent should not be used for

programmes WITH

Prewash and/or WITH

“Delayed Start” (depending on the model).

— Concentrated softener should be diluted with

warm water.

— Concentrated bleach must be diluted.

— To fill the product containers correctly, place the

lid fully open.

— Do not exceed the MAX

level.

•

Dispensing the detergent

The amount of detergent to be used depends on

the hardness of the water, the extent to which your

washing is soiled and the amount of washing to be

washed.

Please refer to the dosing instructions on your pack

of detergent.

Warning: in most cases, the detergent

manufacturer’s recommendations apply to the

drum filled to the maximum. Adjust the dosage

correctly to the weight of the washing you have

placed in the machine.

These recommendations will help you to avoid

using too much detergent, which causes foam to

be produced. Too much foam can reduce your

machine’s performance and increase the length of

the washing cycle and the consumption of water.

•

Detergents for woollens and

delicate fabrics

You are recommended to use an appropriate

detergent for washing these fabrics (avoid

placing such detergents directly on the drum

because they have an aggressive action on

the metal).

•

Before your first wash

Before making your first wash, we recommend that

you carry out a “COTTON 90 wash without pre-

wash” and with no washing in the drum, using a 1/2

measure of your usual detergent in order to

eliminate any residues from manufacturing that may

remain in your machine.

•STANDARD COMPARISON

TESTING PROGRAMME

Cotton - 60°C - 7 kg

no options - max spin.

To comply with the statement on the label, the tests are

conducted in accordance with European Directive

95/12/EEC at nominal capacity, ensuring complete use of

the CEI detergent from the start of the washing phase.

•C

aracteristics:

230V - 50 Hz - 10 A - 2200 W

➀ ➁ ➂

➃

➀

Pre-wash container (powder)

➁

Wash container (powder or liquid)

➂

Softener

➃

Bleach

: POWDERED DETERGENT

: LIQUID DETERGENT

—

Press in the ”On/Off” button .

—

Turn the selector to select the programme and the washing

temperature. The machine proposes the recommended spin speed for the

type of textile selected.

—

Use the setting button :

- Either to alter the proposed spin speed.

- Or to select drip dry.

The cycle will finish with a gentle spin at 100 rpm.

- Or to select stopping with the drum full of water.

The machine will stop with the drum full of water before the final spin.

—

Use the buttons to select any options you wish.

—

Select immediate start by pressing the ”Start/Pause” button ...

— ... Or select a start delayed by 1 - 19 hours by using button to select this

option and then using button to set the period of the delay.

I / O

Light

spin speed

recommended on

Light

+ e.g.:

Lights

and options chosen

programme end selected

Lights and

display of washing time

remaining

Light

+ display of time remaining

before the cycle starts

•Programming a washing cycle:

Lights and/or display

4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE

Information:

All the buttons are on micro-switches and do not remain depressed.

If one of the cycle progress lights is lit when you switch on, cancel before carrying out any other

operation.

In any case, the ”On/Off” button cannot cancel a programme.

On/OffCycle progress

Type of washing and

temperature

•PROGRAMMING

I /OB

Display

Start / Pause

Spin speed

and delayed start setting

Options

Selector for the spin speed,

delayed start and remaining time functions

—

Press the ”Start/Pause” button to interrupt the cycle.

—

Add or remove the items of laundry*.

—

Press the ”Start/Pause” button to restart the cycle.

(*) The lid may take 1-2 minutes to unlock

NB: If you have selected a ”Delayed Start”, you can instantaneously access

the drum at any time during the phase before the washing cycle starts,

without having to interrupt and restart the cycle.

Flashing light

+ counter stopped

Light permanently lit

+ counter restarts

•Adding or removing an item during the cycle

(impossible during spin):

•End of the cycle:

— At the end of the cycle, the display shows ”- 0 -”.

Release the ”On/Off” button and wait 1-2 minutes for the safety

device to unlock the lid.

NB: To aid access to your washing, the opening to the drum is automatically

positioned at the top.

I / O

•Maintaining your machine’s performance (Maintaining the pump filter):

— When the message ”Filt” appears at the end of the cycle, you must ensure

that the pump filter is clean (see the section on ”CLEANING THE PUMP

FILTER”).

NB: This message disappears when you programme a new cycle.

Cancelling during programming or washing or during a pause:

— Hold down the ”Start/Pause” button for at least 1 second.

This can be done at any time during the cycle or during programming, or

even during a pause.

NB: If you do this while the machine is waiting to start during a delayed

start, only the delayed start is cancelled.

Return to initial display

4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE

Important :

Before starting your machine, check that the power cable is plugged in and the water tap is open.

Also ensure that the drum doors are closed correctly and the machine’s lid is shut.

As a safety measure, when the cycle is over, we recommend that you unplug the power cable and turn off

the water tap.

For more details on the various functions, please refer to the sections "DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMMES"

and "DETAILS OF THE OPTIONS".

Information :

If you have stopped your machine by pressing the ”On/Off” button or after a power failure, when

the power is restored the washing cycle automatically returns to the point at which it was

•PROGRAMMING (continued)

Lights and/or display

Programmes table

Type of fabric

Maximum

weight of dry

clothes

(kg)

Temperature

(°C)

Prewash

Rinse plus

Eco

Intensive

Drip-dry

Full drum stop

COTTON / WHITES

COLOUREDS / SYNTHETICS

WOOLLENS

HAND-WASHABLE FABRICS

------

RINSE only

SPIN only

Additional programmes

Special programmes

1.5

1.0

●●●

Easy ironing

- 90°

30°- 60°

40°

3.0

7.0

●●●●●● ●

●●●

●●

●

3.0

- 30°

3.0

FLASH 30’

●

These functions can be used alone or in combinations: no illogical combinations can be made.

To select the most suitable programme for your type of washing, follow the instructions on the labels that

most textiles bear.

4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE

•SOME EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMMES

•DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMMES

The main programmes provided by the machine are

as follows:

•Cotton / Whites

f your washing comprises hard-wearing white or

coloured COTTONS.

Important :

When washing coloureds do not exceed a

maximum temperature of 60°C.

NB : During the first few minutes of the programme,

your machine automatically evaluates the washing

load you have introduced and adapts the water

consumption and the length of the programme

accordingly to provide a perfect wash.

The period shown as the remaining time may

therefore vary considerably once this calculation

has been made.

•

This 40°C programme enables you to wash a usual

3kg load of cottons and mixed textiles in 45

minutes while ensuring perfect washing results and

maximum energy savings.

•Coloureds / Synthetics

If your washing comprises of DELICATE

COLOURS, HARD-WEARING SYNTHETICS or

MIXED FIBRES

•Woollens

If your washing comprises NET CURTAINS,

DELICATE TEXTILES, FRAGILE ITEMS or

“MACHINE-WASHABLE” WOOLLENS

•Hand-washable fabrics

If your washing comprises SILK or

PARTICULARLY DELICATE FABRICS

•Flash 30’

This programme enables you to refresh a small load

of 3 kg of lightly soiled washing composed of

WHITES, COTTONS, COLOUREDS or HARD-

WEARING SYNTHETICS.

The cycle time is restricted to around 30 minutes

In this programme, the washing temperature is

automatically programmed at 40°C.

Important :

For this programme, the doses of

detergent should be reduced by half.

•DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMMES

(continued)

•Rinse only

A separate rinse followed by a choice of:

— Either spin and drain

— Or drain only («Drip-dry» option)

— Or a stop with the drum full of water.

•Spin only

This allows a separate spin and drain.

Important :

In the case of ”Rinse only” followed by a

spin or of ”Spin only”, take care to select a

suitable spin speed for the type of washing in the

machine.

•DETAILS OF THE OPTIONS

•Prewash

Specially designed for heavily soiled washing (mud,

blood, etc.).

Important :

Detergent must be placed in the

””

container in the products’ box.

•

Rinse plus

”Especially for sensitive and allergic skin”: adds an

extra rinse to the washing cycle.

•Easy ironing

Makes you washing easier to iron.

This option allows you to wash and spin your

washing more gently without any loss of

performance.

•Eco

The ”Eco” function provides you with perfect

washing results while saving on energy. It reduces

the washing temperature and increases the

agitation period.

•

Intensive wash

This function improves washing performance and

handles reputedly stubborn stains by automatically

increasing the temperature in the drum and the

agitation time.

•Delayed start

You can delay the start of your programme by 1 to

19 hours to take advantage of off-peak rates or

finish the cycle at a particular time.

To do this, press button and select function “ ”

(delayed start). Then press button land select

the cycle starting time.

NB: While the machine is waiting to start, display

shows the time remaining before the cycle

effectively starts.

•Remaining time

During programming, you can find out the length of

the selected cycle* by pressing button and

selecting function “ ” (remaining time).

NB: If you select the ”time remaining” function while

the machine is waiting to start in ”Delayed Start”

mode, it is the selected programme’s time that is

permanently displayed.

(*) The time indicated by the machine at the start of

the programme may vary during the course of the

cycle:

- If you change the washing temperature (even

during a spin) or if you add or cancel options, the

time will be recalculated and updated on the

display.

- Certain operating variables (for instance: detection

of imbalance or foam, etc.) can also alter the cycle’s

duration.

- If there is a power failure during washing, when the

power is restored, the time displayed may be less

than the actual remaining time. This time will be

updated at the start of the rinsing phase.

•Full drum stop

This is used for textiles that you do not wish to spin

or if you envisage being absent for a long time after

the washing is finished.

When this function is selected, the cycle interrupts

before the final spin, enabling your washing to soak

in the water to avoid creasing.

NB: When the machine stops with the drum full of

water, display does not count off the time

remaining but remains fixed (including the point)

and cycle progress light

“”

flashes.

Then:

— You either wish to drain and spin.

In which case, select the Spin function “ ” using

button then use button to set a suitable spin

speed for your type of washing.

The programme will shut down automatically.

— Or you just wish to drain.

In which case, select the Spin function “ ” and

then use button to display

(”Drip-dry” function).

4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE

EN4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE

•MODIFYING A WASHING

PROGRAMME

•During programming:

You can alter anything before you press the ”Start /

Pause” button

“”

•After the cycle starts:

— You cannot alter the type of textile (for example,

change from «COTTON» to «SYNTHETICS» or

from «SYNTHETICS» to «WOOLLENS», etc.).

NB:

If you turn the programme selector to a

different textile, the progress cycle light which is

lit at the time, and the display flash for a few

seconds to indicate that such an alteration is

prohibited and will not be effected.

To change the type of fabric during the cycle, you

must cancel the current programme and then

programme a new cycle.

— However, you can change the washing

temperature at the start of the washing phase for

the same type of textile.

NB: The time remaining will then be adjusted

accordingly.

— You can also change the spin speed throughout

the cycle.

— You can select ”Drip-dry” and ”Full drum stop” up

to the end of rinsing (until the cycle progress light

goes out)

— You can activate option “ ” (Rinse plus) up to

the point that rinsing commences (until cycle

progress light illuminates).

— You can deactivate all the options at any time

during the cycle provided that the particular action

has not already been completed.

•During delayed start:

—

Any kind of programme modification is accepted

during a delayed start’s waiting period.

— You can change the period for a ”delayed start”

period throughout the whole of the waiting period,

right up to the effective cycle starting time.

NB:

During this period, selecting a new time cancels

out the previous selection. The new period selected

is accepted based on the last selection made.

- If you wish to cancel ”Delayed start” during this

period, set display to ”0” and then briefly press

button

“”

The cycle will then start immediately.

— You can only activate option “ ” (Prewash)

during the waiting period for a ”Delayed start”.

— You can only modify the options “ ” (Easy

ironing),

“ ”

(Eco) and

“ ”

(Intensive) during the

waiting period for a ”Delayed start”.

•When the cycle is over:

When the display shows “- 0 -”, you can programme

a new cycle without having to press the “On/Off”

button again.

To do this, all you need to do is to press one of the

buttons , , or .

The machine is then ready to be

reprogrammed.

•AUTOMATIC SAFETY SYSTEMS

•

Lid opening safety system:

As soon as washing commences, the lid on your

machine is locked.

When the cycle is finished or when the machine has

stopped with the drum full of water, the lid unlocks.

If you have programmed a "Delayed start", the lid is

not locked until the waiting period is over and the

cycle starts.

If you wish to open the lid during the cycle, press

button briefly and wait 1-2 minutes for the safety

system to unlock the lid.

•Water safety system:

During operation, constant control of the

water prevents any overflows.

•Spin safety system:

Your washing machine is fitted with a safety

system that restricts the spin when poor load

distribution is detected.

In this case, your washing may be

insufficiently spun. Redistribute your washing

in the drum and programme a new spin.

•Anti-foam system:

You machine can detect when too much foam

is being produced during spinning.

At such times, spinning stops and the

machine drains.

The cycle then restarts, adapting the spin

rates and possibly adding an extra rinse.

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•CLEANING THE PUMP FILTER

•”Filt” message:

After a certain number of cycles, your machine

(depending on the model) will warn you that you

should clean the pump filter.

At the end of the cycle, the display

flashes and then shows:

NB: This message disappears when you

programme a new cycle.

Important :

If you do not clean the pump filter regularly,

this will affect your machine’s performance.

•Cleaning the filter

Important :

First of all drain the machine and then

disconnect the plug.

—

Remove the plinth

(Fig. 8

➀

)

and place a floor cloth

and a flat container under the access to the pump.

—

If your machine is fitted with one, remove the

purge hose.

—

Open the stopper at the end of the hose and let

the water flow into the container

(Fig. 8

➁

)

—

Close the stopper, ensuring that it is pushed in

well and reclip it in place.

—

Unscrew the stopper for the drain pump’s filter

(Fig. 8

➂

)

—

Clean the filter. To re-insert it, snap it in by

orienting the small lug on the cylindrical surface

upwards and screwing the stopper in fully

(Fig. 8

➃

)

—

Re-install the plinth in its original position.

Important :

When you next wash, check that there are

no leaks during filling.

•CLEANING THE MACHINE

—

Only use a sponge, liquid soap and water to clean

the casing, the entry to the drum, the control

panel and the products’ box, etc.

—

Never use: abrasive powders, metal or plastic

sponges, alcohol-based products, thinners, etc.

•CLEANING THE PRODUCTS’ BOX

—

Pull the knob forward

(Fig. 9

➀

)

and lift the box

out

(Fig. 9

➁

)

—

Clean everything with warm water, not

forgetting to wash the removable siphon (blue).

Check that you have replaced it correctly.

—

Then re-insert the whole box, checking that it is

positioned correctly.

•PERIODIC CHECKS

To avoid any water damage, we recommend that

you regularly check the condition of the water and

drain hoses. If you notice the slightest cracking, do

not hesitate to replace the hoses with identical

ones available from the manufacturer or his After-

Sales Service.

•REMOVING THE DRUM’S PADDLE

If an item of washing falls between the drum and

the side of the tub, empty the drum and close it.

— Turn the drum until the paddle locks.

— Unscrew the screw between the two openings

(stamped TORX. T20) and remove it. The paddle will

fall into the drum (use a terry towelling towel to

cushion its fall as a precaution).

— Turn the drum back and open it.

— Recover the fallen item through the holes

revealed by removing the paddle.

— To refit the paddle, slip it from front to back over

its support.

— Close the drum and turn it. Hold the paddle while

you re-insert the screw.

5 / MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE

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➁

➂ ➃

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➀

➁

Possible causes / Remedies

•

The cycle does not start (1 and 2)

— You have not pressed the ”Start /Pause” button.

— There is no power to the machine:

- Check that the plug is correctly in the socket.

- Check the circuit breaker and the fuses.

— The water tap is shut off.

— The machine’s lid is not closed properly.

•

Heavy vibration during spin (1 and 2)

— Your machine has not been correctly released:

- Check that all the transport material has been

removed (see “REMOVING THE TRANSPORT

CLAMPS”)

— The floor is not horizontal.

— Your machine is not stable on its four feet (see “

LEVELLING THE MACHINE”)

•

The washing is not spun or is insufficiently

spun (1 and 2)

— You have selected a programme with no spin, for

example ”Drip-dry”.

— The spin safety system has detected poor

distribution of the washing in the drum:

- Untangle the washing and programme a new

spin.

•

The machine does not drain (1 and 2)

— You have programmed ”Full drum stop”..

— The pump or the drain filter is blocked:

- Clean them (see “MAINTAINING YOUR

MACHINE”).

— The drain hose is kinked or squashed.

•

The lid does not open (1 and 2)

— The programme has not yet finished.

The lid remains locked throughout the

programme.

•

You wish just to wash but a drying cycle

starts automatically (2)

— You have programmed a drying cycle.

•

The drying cycle does not start (2)

— You have not selected a drying time.

Points to be checked in the event of an incident occurring:

Possible causes / Remedies

•

The drum doors open too slowly (depending

on the model)

— Your machine has not operated for a long time.

— It is located in too cold a position.

— Detergent residue (powder) is blocking the

hinges.

- In all cases, everything returns to normal once

the doors have opened initially.

•

A pool of water forms around the machine

(1 and 2)

Warning:

First of all remove the electrical plug from

the socket and close the water tap. Then check

whether:

— The drain hose bracket is wrongly positioned in

the drain pipe.

— The water hose’s connections to the machine and

the tap are properly watertight:

- Check that the seals are in place and the

connections are tight.

•

Foam overflows (1 and 2)

— You have used too much detergent.

— You have not used a detergent designed for

washing machines:

- Drain and then programme several rinses. Then

restart the washing programme.

•

The washing is not as dry as you wish (2)

— The drying programme selected is not suitable for

the type of textile placed in the machine (Pay

attention to the information provided on the labels

sewn on the clothes).

— The drying time selected is not suitable:

- For the level of dryness desired: increase or

reduce the drying time accordingly.

— The load of dried washing is greater than the

maximum authorised load (see “PROGRAMMES

TABLE”).

— The washing to be dried has not been spun

sufficiently.

(1) Washing machines (2) Washer-dryers

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6 / INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR

Messages

Possible causes / Remedies

Filling fault. Check that the water tap is open, then press the ” ” button again to

restart the cycle.

Draining fault. Clean the pump filter (see the chapter on ”CLEANING THE PUMP

FILTER” for the procedure), then press the ” ” button again to restart the cycle.

Drum rotation fault. After switching the machine off, check whether an item of washing

or an object has slipped between the drum and the side of the tub, causing a blockage

(see the section on ”MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE: removing the drum’s paddle” for

details on how to access the bottom of the tub).

Locking fault. Check that the lid is closed correctly, then press the ” ” button again

to restart the cycle.

•AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Any work on your machine must be performed either by your dealer or by a qualified electrician approved

by the manufacturer or his agent.

When you call, cite your machine’s complete reference (model, type and serial No.). This information is

shown on the information plate fixed to the rear of your machine.

Maintain the pump filter (for washing machines only). Check that the pump’s filter is

clean and clean it if necessary (for how to do this, see the section on ”MAINTAINING

YOUR MACHINE: Cleaning the pump filter”).

Messages

etc...

7 / MESSAGES SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY

•INCIDENTS INDICATED, WHICH YOU CAN RECTIFY YOURSELF

In this section, we explain how you can rectify these incidents very easily yourself.

Your machine automatically detects some operating incidents and indicates these by particular messages

shown on the screen.

•INCIDENTS INDICATED THAT REQUIRE A BREAKDOWN ENGINEER

Important :

Check that the message displayed is not for an incident you can repair yourself.

Your machine also detects some operating faults that systematically require the services of a breakdown

engineer and informs you of this through other messages of we provide some examples below.

When one of these messages is shown, remember to note it down so that you can pass it on to your

breakdown engineer when you call him to assist him in his task.

NB:

Before calling your breakdown engineer, we recommend that you do the following:

- Release the ”On/Off” button and disconnect the plug for at least 10 seconds.

- Reconnect the plug and restart a washing cycle.

If the fault displayed persists, call your breakdown engineer.

Important :

Do not restart a washing cycle if the drum remains locked or if you notice water around your

machine of if you notice a burning smell.

Brandt Appliances - SAS au capital de 10.000.000 euros, RCS Nanterre sous le n° B 440 302 347

B3752-A 01/07

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Groupe Brandt WTE1577K Owner's manual

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Model: WTE1577K

Category: Washing machines

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