INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Washing machine
TX 899
2
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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•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.
Y
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.
— 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.
•CONTENTS
Page
Safety advice.................................................................3 - 4
E
nvironment and savings
................................................4
Removing the transport clamps
..............................4 - 5
Connecting to the cold water supply
...........................5
Draining away the waste water
......................................5
Connecting to the electricity supply
.............................6
Installing your machine
.....................................................6
Preparing your washing
...................................................7
Loading your washing
......................................................7
Loading the washing products
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EEC/95/12 programme – characteristics
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Textile maintenance codes
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Programming
.............................................................9 - 11
Details of the programmes and options
..........11 - 12
Modifying a washing programme
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Automatic safety systems
.............................................13
Cleaning the pump filter
.................................................14
Maintaining your machine
.............................................14
Incidents that may occur
...............................................15
M
essages shown on the display
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1 / INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE
Dear Customer,
You have just acquired a THOMSON 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 THOMSON product range, you will also find a wide choice of driers, dishwashers, fridges
and freezers, that you can coordinate with your new THOMSON washing machine.
THOMSON
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•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
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.
1 / INTRODUCTION TO YOUR MACHINE
2 / INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE
•SAFETY ADVICE (continued)
— 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
T
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.
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➀
➁
➂
➃
5
•
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.
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
2
➀
➁
➂
➃
➄
0,80 m. min.
1,10 m. max.
0,1 ➞ 1 MPa
1 ➞ 10 bars
3
6
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!
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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
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3 / PREPARING YOUR WASHING AND YOUR MACHINE
5
6
➃
➂
➁
➀
8
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 60°
c
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:
220V - 60 Hz - 1400 W
cl
➀ ➁ ➂
➃
7
➀
Pre-wash container (powder)
➁
Wash container (powder or liquid)
➂
Softener
➃
Bleach
: POWDERED DETERGENT
: LIQUID DETERGENT
cl
Light ”Spinning ”
+
spin speed
recommended on
Light ”Spinning ”
+ e.g.:
or
or
Lights
”Spinning ”
and options chosen
+
programme end selected
on
Lights
”Washing”
and
”Remaining time”
+
display of washing time
remaining
Light
”Delay start”
+ display of time remaining
before the cycle starts
A
A
A
A
9
—
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” 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.
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3
2
4
R
1
I / O
•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
A
Start / Pause
Spin speed and delayed start setting
2
Options
R
Selector for the spin speed, delayed
start and remaining time functions
3
1
4
10
—
Press the ”Start” button to interrupt the cycle.
—
Add or remove the items of laundry*.
—
Press the ”Start” button to restart the cycle.
(*) The lid may take 1-2 minutes to unlock
NB: 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.
2
2
Flashing light
+ counter stopped
Light permanently lit
+ counter restarts
A
B
A
B
•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” 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.
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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
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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
COLOURS / SYNTHETICS
WOOL
SILK
------
RINSING only
SPINNING only
Additional programmes
Special programmes
1.5
1.0
●●●
●●●
Cold - 30°
Sleekare
Cold - 60°
30°- 60°
40°
40°
3.0
7.0
●●●●●● ●
●●●●●● ●
●●●
●●
●
●
●
3.0
Cold - 40°
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
I
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.
•Colours / Synthetics
If your washing comprises of DELICATE
COLOURS, HARD-WEARING SYNTHETICS or
MIXED FIBRES
•Wool
If your washing comprises NET CURTAINS,
DELICATE TEXTILES, FRAGILE ITEMS or
“MACHINE-WASHABLE” WOOLLENS
•Silk
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.
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•DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMMES
(continued)
•Rinsing 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.
•Spinning 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.
•Sleekare
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
This function improves washing performance and
handles reputedly stubborn stains by automatically
increasing the temperature in the drum and the
agitation time.
•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 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 ” Spinning” flashes.
Then:
— You either wish to drain and spin.
In which case, select the function
”Spinning ”
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 function
”Spinning ”
and then use button to display
(”Drip-dry” function).
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R
3
A
3
A
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3
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE
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4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR MACHINE
•MODIFYING A WASHING
PROGRAMME
•During programming:
You can alter anything before you press the ”Start”
button .
•After the cycle starts:
— You cannot alter the type of textile (for example,
change from «COTTON» to «SYNTHETICS» or
from «SYNTHETICS» to «WOOL», 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
”Rinsing” goes out)
— You can activate option “Rinse plus” up to the
point that rinsing commences (until cycle progress
light ”Rinsing” 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 “Sleekare”,
“
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
(Fig. 8)
Important :
First of all drain the machine and then
disconnect the plug.
—
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.
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
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)
,
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.
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Possible causes / Remedies
•
The cycle does not start (1 and 2)
— You have not pressed the ”Start” 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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Possible causes / Remedies
Filling fault. Check that the water tap is open, then press the ”Start” 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 ”Start” 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 ”Start” 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.
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