Brandt FET-313S Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: FET-313S

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

WASCHTROCKNER

INSTALLATIONS-, GEBRAUCHS- UND PFLEGEANLEITUNG

WASHER-DRYER

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

WAS-/DROOGMACHINE

HANDLEIDING VOOR HET INSTALLEREN, HET GEBRUIK EN

HET ONDERHOUD

MOD.

COD.

N° SER.

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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.

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verändern, damit sie mit der technischen Weiterentwicklung Schritt halten.

Safety /environment and savings ......................14

Releasing, moving and levelling ........................15

Connecting to the cold water supply ................15

Draining away the waste water ..........................15

Connecting to the electricity supply..................15

Sorting and checking your washing ..................16

Access to the machine’s drum ..........................16

Inserting your washing ........................................16

Closing the drum ..................................................16

Cleaning products ................................................16

Programming....................................................17-19

Details of the functions and the options ......19-20

Changing a programme ......................................21

Automatic safety systems ..................................21

Programme 95/12/EEC - Characteristics..........21

Running maintenance ..........................................22

Cleaning the pump and drying filters ................22

Incidents that may arise ......................................23

Textile care codes ................................................23

Incidents notified on the display,

which you can repair yourself

..........................24

BEFORE READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, REMOVE THE ILLUSTRATED PAGES IN THE CENTRE OF THIS DOCUMENT

This machine is only designed for domestic use and to wash, rinse, spin and, depending on the model,

dry machine-washable textiles.

• Fill your machine to the maximum. You thereby

optimise your water and electricity consumption.

• Only programme a pre-wash when absolutely

necessary: e.g. for heavily soiled sports or

working clothes, etc.

• A programme with no pre-wash is sufficient for

slightly or moderately soiled clothes.

• For slightly soiled clothes, select a short washing

cycle (or an «Express» cycle, depending on the

model).

• Gauge the amount of detergent according to the

water hardness, the degree of soiling and the

amount of washing. Always follow the

manufacturer’s instructions on the detergent

packets.

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.

Contents

In this manual, you will find the instructions

required for the safety, installation and use of your

machine and the relevant guarantees. Please keep

these and pass them on if you sell the machine.

• Dispose of the packaging and of your worn-out

machine (after rendering it unusable by removing

the hoses, cutting the power cable and breaking

the lock on the lid) in accordance with the

prevailing regulations.

•For a new installation, the machine must be

connected to the water supply with a new hose:

the old hose must not be re-used.

• Do not let children play with the machine or the

cleaning and maintenance products (water

unsuitable for drinking, ingestion of the products,

risk of physical harm, etc.). Keep pets away from

the machine.

• Protect your property and your machine by

checking the condition of the hoses regularly.

Never use solvents, inflammable products,

explosive products or aerosols near to or in your

machine. Use the machine in a well-ventilated,

frost-free area and do not use an extension lead

or a multiple adapter.

• Switch off the power supply to your machine

after use.

• If your machine should break down, call a

qualified washing machine engineer.

• Only use your machine in accordance with the

instructions in this manual. Only use washing and

maintenance products approved for domestic

machines.

For washer-dryers:

Some liquid detergent manufacturers may provide

a plastic device, meant to be placed in the washing

machine drum together with the laundry, for the

gradual release of the liquid detergent. If you are

using this device, please ensure that it is removed

from the drum before you activate the drying cycle

as its plastic material cannot withstand the high

temperature of the drying process.

Safety

advice Environment and savings

You will find the following symbols used

throughout this manual. They mean:



Safety instructions (for your machine

and your washing), which must be

observed



An electrical risk,

 Important advice and information

THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS MUST BE

PERFORMED BEFORE YOU USE THE

MACHINE. FIGs 1 & 2

First of all remove the piece of expanded

polystyrene from under the lid. (Keep the

transport material: you will need it if you

move).

Rear transport clamp FIG. 1 ➀ to 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.

Front transport clamp FIG. 2 ➀ to 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.

Setting on castors, moving

To move your machine, unclip and slide the

castor release handle from right to left.



Your machine must not still be on its

castors when in operation.

Check that it is plumb and stable to avoid

vibration during spinning.

Levelling FIG. 6 ➀ ➁

- Set your machine on its castors.

- Unscrew the two screws with a straight-

edged screwdriver.

- 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.

To align your machine with your units, you can

break off the fixing hooks for the hoses.

Take care not to squash the hoses!

If you cannot avoid installing the machine on a

carpeted floor, adjust the feet so as to leave a

large gap for ventilation.

Connecting to the cold water supply (FIG. 5)

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).

Water pressure may vary from 0.1 to 1 MPa

(1→10 bars). If the pressure is high, please

provide a pressure regulator. Your water

supplier can provide the necessary advice.

Draining away the waste water (FIG. 5)

NB: Ensure that the drain hose is tied firmly in

place with cord, etc. to avoid a possible flood.

In all cases, the height of the drain hose

bracket must be between 0.80 m minimum

and 1.10 m maximum above the floor. The

hose must be fastened to avoid it breaking

and its opening must be above the surface of

the water being drained away.

Connecting to the electrical supply (FIG. 5)

Please refer to the «Characteristics» section.

The socket must be easily accessible but out

of children’s reach.

The installation must conform to the country’s

regulations, in particular as regards earthing

requirements and installation in shower-

rooms. The machine must be earthed.

Never use an extension lead or a multiple

adapter for connecting to the socket.

We cannot be held responsible for any

incident caused by poor earthing of the

machine or poor electrical installation.

The machine must be switched off (in the

«Stop» position) when connecting to the

electrical supply.

Releasing your machine

Connecting your machine

Moving and levelling

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.



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.

Access to the machine’s drum (FIGs. 3 - 4)

•

Proceed as follows:

•Check that the machine is switched off.

•Open the machine’s door (FIG. 4).

•Press the button on the front flap. (FIG. 3 ➀➁)

Loading 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.

Closing the drum

•Close the drum using both hands, ensuring

that the button returns to the correct

position. The coloured section must be

visible (FIG. 3 ➂ ➃).

CHECK THAT NO WASHING IS CAUGHT

BETWEEN THE TWO FLAPS.

Checking your washing before drying

(only for washer-dryer models)

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.



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.

Preparing your washing

Washing products

(Fig 10)

Filling the detergent dispensers

➀

Pre-wash dispenser (powder )

➁

Wash dispenser (powder or liquid )



The «WASH» dispenser may contain either

powder or liquid but liquid detergents

should not be used with programmes WITH

pre-wash.

➂

Bleach: bleach can be used as a

disinfecting or bleaching agent. Concentrated

bleach must be diluted.

➃

Softener: Concentrated softener

should be diluted with warm water.

Loading the washing products

Follow the dosage instructions on the pack.

Warning: these are generally recommended

for a full load of washing. Adapt the amounts

to suit the condition of your washing.

Too much detergent can cause foam. An

excessive amount of foam reduces your

machine’s performance and increases the

washing time and water consumption.

We recommend the use of "low suds" detergent

on your washing machine.

Do not forget to reduce the amounts when

using concentrated detergents. See the

instructions on the pack.

Reduce the product amounts by 10%

When the water is soft, when your washing is

only slightly soiled and there is only a small

amount. When the washing programme is

short.

Detergents for woollens and delicate

fabrics

Use an appropriate detergent for washing

these textiles (avoid putting the detergent

directly into the drum because some of these

products can attack the metal).

Programming



Apart from the «On/Off» button, all the buttons are sensitive and therefore do not remain depressed.

During programming, all the buttons except for «Start/Pause» can be kept depressed but, for

more precise adjustment, we recommend that you operate them with a series of brief presses.

You should operate the «Start/Pause» by pressing it briefly except when cancelling the

programme, in which case it should be kept depressed.

(*) Details of the function are provided in the following pages.



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

other operation.

Warning: the «

On/Off

» button cannot cancel a programme.

• Press in the «On/Off» button (1).

• 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. (If you programme for sequenced

drying, select the highest spin speed possible)

- 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.

• Select, or not, any of the following options:

- «Prewash» and/or «Rinse Plus» via button

- «Sleekare» and/or «ECO» and «Intensive» via button

- Subsequent immediate drying via button then, via button «+/-», set the

desired drying time (for the washing load to be dried, see the Programmes table)

• 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.

Light

+ spin speed

recommended on

Light

+ e.g.:

+ selected options

+ + e.g.

Light + display of

washing time remaining on

Lights : phase of the cycle.

Light + display of time

remaining before the cycle

starts on

Full programming (combined with drying or not)

Lights and/or display

Selector for the spin speed,

drying and

delay start functions

Spin speed,

drying time

and delay start setting

Start/Pause: press briefly

Cancelled: long press

Sleekare, Eco, Intensive wash options

Prewash, Rinse Plus options

On/Off

Cycle progress

Display

Type of washing and temperature

R 3 4 5

I / O

For more information, please refer to the section on «DETAILS OF THE FUNCTIONS».



Important: 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 interrupted.

• Press in the «On/Off» button.

• Turn the selector to select a normal or mixed drying programme

to suit your type of washing

• Select the «Sleekare» option, or not, via button . This option finishes

your programme with a 2 hour «Resting» period (see Function Details)

• Set the desired time via button «+/-» (only dry washing that has been

spun at least at 800 rpm)

• 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.

Light

and selected option

e.g.

+ light

+ countdown of the

remaining cycle time on

or countdown of time

remaining before the cycle

starts on

Programming a Drying Only cycle:

Maintaining your washing machine’s performance:

• At the end of the cycle, you must clean the dryer filter (see the Chapter on “RUNNING MAINTENANCE”).

Programming



After spinning, the machine positions the drum automatically with the

opening at the top to help you in removing your laundry. This operation

takes 3 minutes at most.

• Then the message «- 0 -» appears on the display, indicating the end of the

cycle (2).

Wait a moment of two for the lid to unlock so that you can remove your

laundry. Release the «On/Off» button (3).

• 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



If you have selected a «Delay 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):

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.



If you do this while the machine is waiting to start during a delay start, only

the delay start is cancelled.

Return to initial display

Lights and/or display

Full programming (

continued

)



(1) -

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

tap is open. Also ensure that the drum doors and the lid are firmly closed.

(2) - During the «end of cycle» phase, the machine will not recognize your pressing one of

the , , , or buttons but does allow you to return to «programming» mode.

(3) - As a safety measure, it is advisable to unplug the power cable and turn off the water tap.

R5432

Mixed Drying Only: SYNTHETICS / DELICATE

1 to

11/2 h

●

11/4 to

13/4 h

1 to

11/2 h

45 min

to 1h

Rinse hold

Drip-dry

Intensive

Eco

Sleekare

Rinse Plus

Prewash

●

These functions can be used alone or in combinations: illogical combinations are impossible.

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

attached to most items.

Programming

Max. load (kg)

Drying : Normal or Mixed

Max. load (kg)

Temperature (°C)

HAND WASH

●●●

1.5

●●●

Programmes

table

Type of fabric

Depending

on the textile

very dry

iron dry

dry

COTTON / WHITES /

COLOURS

40°- 90°

30°- 60°

30°- 40°

40° 2.5

●●● ●●●

●●● ●

●

●● ●●

●●

●

min

2.5

SYNTHETICS

DELICATE

WOOL

RINSE only

QUICK 30’

SPIN only

Normal Drying Only: COTTON / WHITES / COLOURS

Special programmes

Type of drying

and drying time

See above to select the load,

drying time and type of drying

for your type of textiles

Cannot be machine dried

Before drying, select the “Maximum”

speed the washing can withstand.

Cannot be machine dried

45 min

to 1h

min

to 1h

min

to 45 min

30 min

to 45 min

COTTON

If your washing comprises hard-wearing white or

coloured COTTONS



When washing coloureds do not exceed a

maximum temperature of 60°C.



During the first few minutes of this programme,

your machine automatically calculates the best

programme to run for a perfect wash.

SYNTHETICS

If your washing comprises DELICATE COLOURS,

HARD-WEARING SYNTHETICS of MIXED FIBRES

DELICATE

If your washing comprises NET CURTAINS,

DELICATE FABRICS or FRAGILE TEXTILES

WOOL

If your washing comprises WOOLLENS or

MACHINE-WASHABLE WOOLLENS.

HAND WASH

If your washing comprises SILK or PARTICULARLY

DELICATE FABRICS

QUICK 30’

This programme enables you to refresh a small

load of 2.5 kg of lightly soiled washing composed

of WHITE or COLOURED COTTONS or HARD-

WEARING SYNTHETICS.

The cycle time is restricted to around 30 minutes.

In this programme, the washing temperature is

automatically programmed to 40°C.



For this programme, the doses of detergent

should be reduced by half.

Details of the functions

- 30°

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.



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.

Prewash

Specially designed for heavily soiled washing

(mud, blood, etc.).



Detergent must be placed in the « »

container in the products’ box.

Rinse Plus

«Especially for sensitive and allergic skin»:

adds a Rinse Plus to the washing cycle.

Sleekare

Makes your 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.

Resting period at the end of the drying cycle



To use this function, you must first

programme the “Sleekare” option.

Your laundry will rest for 2 hours after the

drying cycle is complete. The

«»

light

remains lit throughout the resting period.

To access your laundry during this period,

cancel the option by pressing the «Start/Pause»

button for at least one second.

Delay 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 « » (delay start). Then press button

«+/-»

and select the cycle starting time.



While the machine is waiting to start,

display shows the time remaining before

the cycle effectively starts.

Remaining time

During programming, pressing button until

the 3 lights « », « » and « » go out lets you

know the length of the selected cycle*.

(*) 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.

Rinse hold

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.



When the machine stops with the drum full of

water, display does not count off the time

remaining but remains fixed (including the

point).

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).

Details of the functions

(continued)

Details of the options

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 «Delay 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:

The water is constantly controlled when the

machine is operating to prevent any possible

overflow.

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.

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

«DELICATES», etc.).



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.



The time remaining will then be adjusted

accordingly.

• You can also change the spin speed

throughout the cycle.

• You can select «Drip-dry» and «Rinse hold»

up to the end of rinsing.

• You can change the period for a «delay

start» period throughout the whole of the

waiting period, right up to the effective

cycle starting time.



If you wish to cancel «Delay start» during

this period, set display to «0» and then

briefly press button .

The cycle will then start immediately.

• You can only activate option « » (Pre-

wash) during the waiting period for a

«Delay start».

• You can activate option « » (Rinse Plus)

up to the point that rinsing commences.

• You can only modify the options « »

(Sleekare), « » (Eco) and « » (Intensive)

during the waiting period for a «Delay start».

• You can deactivate all the options at any time

during the cycle provided that the particular

action has not already been completed.

• You cannot programme or modify a drying

after the start of a washing or drying cycle.

At the end of the cycle:

When your display shows «- 0 -», you can

programme a new cycle without releasing the

«On/Off» button.

All you need to do is press any of the buttons

,,, or.

The machine is then ready for programming

again.

R5432

Modifying a washing or drying programme

Automatic safety systems

Programme for tests in accordance with European Directive 95/12/EEC - Characteristics

Washing : Cotton - 60°C - 5 kg -

no options – max spin

Drying : Cotton - Very dry - 2,5 kg

Characteristics

: 230 V - 50 Hz - 10 A - 2200 W.

Cleaning the pump filter



First of all drain the machine and then

disconnect the plug (FIG. 8)

- Remove the plinth 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.

- Close the stopper, ensuring that it is pushed

in well and reclip it in place.

- Unscrew the stopper for the drain pump’s

filter.

- 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.

- Re-install the plinth in its original position.

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When you next wash, check that there are

no leaks during filling.

Running maintenance

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 detergent dispensers

- Pull the knob forward (

FIG. 7 ➀

), and lift the

dispensers out (

FIG. 7 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 dispensers,

checking that they are positioned correctly.

Replacing the power cable: For the sake of

your safety, this must necessarily be done by

the manufacturer’s After-Sales service or a

qualified electrician.

Regularly check: The condition of the water

supply and drain hoses. If you notice the

slightest cracking, do not hesitate to replace

them.

Replacing the water supply hose (FIG. 9):

When changing, check that the hose is tight

and that there is a seal on both ends.

When there is a risk of frost: Drain the drain

circuit as shown above.

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.

Cleaning the drying filter:

(only for washer-dryers)

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Clean this after every drying operation:

- Remove the filter from its housing (on the

right, near to the opening for the drum) and

pull it towards you (FIG. 4).

- Clean it dry, removing any fluff it may have

caught.

- Replace it in its housing, pushing it in fully.

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 fitted 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 «RELEASING»).

• The floor is not horizontal.

• Your machine is not stable on its four feet

(see «LEVELLING»).

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 «Rinse hold».

• The pump or the drain filter is blocked:

- Clean them (see «RUNNING

MAINTENANCE»).

• The drain hose is kinked or squashed.

You wish just to wash but a drying cycle

starts automatically (2)

• You have programmed a drying cycle.

The lid does not open (1 and 2)

• The programme has not yet finished.

The lid remains locked throughout the

programme.

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)

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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.

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Use «low suds» detergent.

The drying cycle does not start (2)

• You have not selected a drying time.

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.

Incidents that may occur

(1)

Washing machines

(2)

Washer-dryers

Textile maintenance codes:

Do not exceed the indicated temperature.

Cold diluted bleach can be used.

Ironing:

•

cold

••

medium

•••

hot.

Dry cleaning.

Do not use.

Heavy drying in a domestic machine.

Gentle drying in a domestic machine.

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 (see FIG. 9).

You also find this information on a sticker fixed to the base of the machine, behind the front

plinth.

Message Possible causes / Remedies

Filling fault. Check that the water tap is on, 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 «RUNNING MAINTENANCE: 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.

The selector is wrongly positioned. When programming, you have set the

selector between two programme marks. Move the knob to the programme

you had selected. The message goes out and you can finish programming.

Incidents notified on the display, which you can repair yourself

In this section, we explain how to remedy these incidents very simply by yourself.

Your machine can automatically detect certain operating faults.

Particular messages are shown on the display to indicate what these faults are:

Message

Incidents notified on the display, which require a service engineer

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Check whether the message given by the display corresponds to an incident that you can fix

yourself (see above).

Your machine also detects some operating defects that require systematic intervention by a repairs

engineer and indicates them by different messages, of which we provide some examples below.

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When one of these faults occurs, do not forget to note down the message displayed so that you

can inform your breakdown engineer of this during your call, making his work easier.

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If you have not been able to repair one of these incidents by yourself, call the engineer,

remembering to inform him which message (d01, d02...) is displayed.

etc...

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0,80 m. min.

1,10 m. max.

230 V - 50 Hz - 10 A.

1 ➞ 10 kg/cm

10 ➞ 100 N/cm

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B3000-A 07/06

Brandt FET-313S Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: FET-313S

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

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