Amica AWCT 12L Owner's manual

Brand: Amica

Model: AWCT 12L

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

AWCT 10L

Operating manual

Washing machine

AWCT 10L

Start up your washing machine only once you’ve read the

Manual and the abridged Instructions for Use!

AWCT 12L

IOAP-239

(11.2008./1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General information........................................................................................................3

Safety instructions .........................................................................................................4

Installation.......................................................................................................................5

Troubleshooting guide....................................................................................................7

Care labels symbols......................................................................................................10

Maintenance and cleaning............................................................................................11

Practical washing hints................................................................................................12

Technical data................................................................................................................16

Guarantee and service..................................................................................................16

Disposing of the device

When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal waste containers.

Instead, bring it to electrical and electronic waste recycling and reuse center. A rele-

vant label has been put on the device, its instructions manual, or on the package.

The device has been manufactured of recyclable materials. By bringing old device to

recycling collection center, you show that you care about nature. Ask your local

environmental care authority for information on location of such facilities.

DEAR CUSTOMER

By reading this Manual you will become a conscious user of new washing machine, a

mod ern and technologically advanced product.

The new automatic washing machine has been designed by technicians and en gi neers

working in constructional and research forces, using the latest technical knowl edge and

modern designing tools.

It is a perfect response to the key needs of the market such as demand of reliability, func-

tion ality, simplicity of operation and modern design.

Every washing machine that leaves our plant is thoroughly inspected and tested before

packing. The tests, carried out on independent inspection stands, check the safety fea tures

and functionality of every nal product. There might still be some moisture or residual water

inside the tested appliances.

Please read the Manual carefully before you start up the appliance.

Compliance with the provided instructions and recommendations will prevent you from

misusing the appliance.

Keep the manual handy at all times.

Carefully observe the Manual to avoid accidents.

Warning!

The washing machine is designed only for household applications and may be used

only for washing machine-washable fabrics and textiles.

Before connecting to the mains, remove all the protective materials and level the

appliance.

The Manufacturer reserves himself a right to introduce changes not affecting the

per for mance of the appliance.

Usage

l Operate the appliance only after reading and understanding the Manual

l Never use the appliance outdoors or in rooms exposed to freezing temperatures.

Warning! Temperatures below O°C may damage the washing machine!

l Children and persons not familiarised with the Manual must not operate the ap-

pliance.

Certicate of compliance

Compliance with the following Directives: 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 92/75/EEC

The Manufacturer declares that its product complies with the general safety, hygienic and

en vi ron men tal protection requirements pursuant to the European Community Directives

and that the specic documents applicable to the said product, especially the European

Community Dec la ration of Conformity issued by the manufacturer may be viewed in ofces

of the competent au thorities and may be obtained through the Manufacturer.

Stability control

When the washing machine is installed and levelled, make sure that all four feet are rest-

ing rmly on the oor by pressing down each corner and checking if the appliance stands

still.

Proper positioning and levelling guarantee safe, reliable and long-term operation.

Warning! Improper levelling and lack of stability may cause the appliance to

move during operation.

l Never allow children to remain unattended near the cooktop nor to play with the

control panel.

l Unless properly supervised by caretakers or upon thorough studies of the operat-

ing manual, the appliance must not be operated by persons (including children)

of limited physical or psychical abilities, these of limited technical expertise, or

unfamiliar with the equipment.

Withdrawal from operation

From safety reasons, a worn out washing machine must be made inoperable. In order to

do so, unplug it and cut off the power lead.

Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local regulations.

Do not use any solvent-containing washing agents as they may dam-

age some parts of the appliance or may release poisonous gases and

create ignition and explosion danger.

The window and door of your washing machine are hot during op-

eration. Do not allow children in the vicinity of the appliance. Use only

those washing agents and bleaches that are appropriate for washing

in automatic washing machines.

Before you begin any transport activities pull out the mains plug. The

washing machine must be locked during transportation. Place both

the upper and bottom interlocks. See Installation.

Data plate specifying all the main technical data is located in the up-

per part of the aback cover.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Burns

Washing agents

Transportation

Data plate

Loading the wash

Do not admit unwanted objects into the appliance. Empty all the pock-

ets, do up all the buttons and fasten zippers. Put small and loose

objects in a cloth bag or pillow case as they may break and damage

the drum and the inside tank. Do not overload the machine.

INSTALLATION

I. Remove all the packing materials (keep them for future use!)

lUnscrew the screws using a

screwdriver.

lUnscrew the bolts that x the

guard.

lRemove the transport guard

together with sleeves and bolts.

lUnscrew the bolt

lRemove the sleeve and bolt.

Before you start up the appliance

check that all the locking devices

are removed !

Do not place washing machine on

a carpet!

l Plug holes with stoppers.

II. Positioning and levelling

lPlace the washing machine on a solid

and level oor surface.

lAdjust the feet to level the ma-

chine.

When the washing machine is installed and lev elled, make

sure that all four feet are resting rmly on the oor by

pressing down each corner and checking if the appliance

stands still!

Warning! Before you start up the appliance, re move the

protecting foil from the control panel.

lTighten the locknuts!

lSlacken the

locknuts.

III. Water supply

IV. Water outlet

max 100 cm

min. 50 cm

V. Power supply

Secure the drain hose so it does not move dur-

ing operation!

Do not insert the drain hose too dip into the

water pipe!

the inlet hose with seals is in the drum of

the washing machine

Connection of the supply hose with Aqua

Stop

Water pressure min. 0.1 MPa (1 bar), max 0.8

MPa (8 bar)

Feed the cold water to the washing machine

exclusively

Use new complete hoses

supplied together with the

equipment. Do not apply

the already used hoses.

lConnection of the washing machine to the mains (plug-in soc-

ket in the electrical installation) should be at a conspicuous and

accessible place!

lConnect the washing machine only to the correctly installed

and earthed socket

lDo not use an extension cord

lBroken power leads, may be replaced only by authorised se-

rvicemen

lType of the power lead – H 0 5 V V – F 3G 1.0/

lCatalogue number of the power lead: 8010551

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

I. The appliance will not operate

lPower failure

lProperly insert the power plug in the

mains socket.

lCheck the mains fuse.

II. The appliance will not operate

lThe door are not closed!

lClose the door.

The appliance is equipped with a system which helps the user at the search for causes

and at the localization of little prob lems resulting from operating errors by means of corre-

sponding „codes” which are shown by the signal lights at the function keys. The error rec-

og nition is signalled by blinking START/PAUSE. The error code is shown by appro pri ately

shining signal lights at the function keys.

Display

of codes

signal light

Code: shinning signal light D1, D2,

D3, D4.

D1 D2 D3 D4

lCheck pressure in the water supply

system.

lClean the mesh lter on the water sup-

plying hose.

lTurn the tap on completely.

III. Low pressure

IV. Pump lter clogged

V. Washing machine is overloaded

lClean the lter.

lClean the pump lter.

lReduce the load.

Code: shinning signal light D2, D3.

Code: shinning signal light D1, D3.

Code: shinning signal light D1, D3, D4.

VI. Water under washing machine

lTighten the pump lter.

lCheck the drain hose and fasten

it if nec essary

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

VIII. Washing interrupted

lSwitch the washing program

CONDITIONING on,

in or der to re move the foam residues

from the laun dry.

VII. Washing machine moves

lRemove the transport locking de vi ces.

lPlace the machine in a perfectly hori-

zon tal position.

lLock the feet (tighten the locknuts).

XI. Poor nal spin results

lClean the pump lter (see ma in te

nan ce).

X. Foam formation

lCheck water hardness and ad just

the dose of the washing agent.

lCheck water hardness.

XI. Poor washing results

lAdjust the dose of the washing

agent to the degree of soiling and

water hard ness (see re com men da-

tions on the wa shing agent packaging).

lSelect appropriate programme.

XII. Poor rinsing results

lAdjust the dose of the washing

agent to the degree of soiling and

water hard ness (see re com men da-

tions on the washing agent packaging).

lSelect appropriate programme.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Care label symbols

I. Washing

II. Dry cleaning

III. Spin dryer

IV. Ironing

boiling

temp. 95

normal

temp. 60

Do not

wasch!

delicate

manual

all solvents

Do not

clean!

normal

Do not

dry!

110

C 150

C 200

Select a programme taking into account the care la bels in di cations.

normal

temp. 40

all but TRI

Benzine only

low

high

Do not

iron!

If error occurs, the washing machine will lock the door. To open the door, selection knob

in the position and wait approximately 2 minutes.

If the display of error codes shows an error different from the above mentioned errors or

the rec ommended activities do not help, you should:

lwrite down the error code

lswitch off the appliance

lpull out the mains plug

lcall the service

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Never use solvents or sharp, abrasive cleaning agents (for example cleaning powders)

to clean the cover and plastic parts! Clean the appliance using delicate, liquid cleaning

agents.

I. Pump lter

Clean the lter periodically, after approx. 20

washing cycles.

Forgetting to clean the lter may cause dif

culties in draining water from the appliance!

lOpen the door

lTake out the release

lRemove the plug from the

release

lDrain the residual water on

a tray

lUnscrew the lter

lRemove the lter

lRemove the lter pad.

lWash the lter and the

lter pad under running

water.

lReassemble the

lter in a reverse

order.

III. Detergent drawer

lExtract the drawer (pull hard

on it to overcome the limited

protrude).

lWash under running water (use

brush if necessary).

lInsert the drawer

PRACTICAL WASHING HINTS

If you want to stop a programme, keep pressing button

until READY lamp is lighted.

If you want to change a programme when the appliance

is in operation, rst stop the current pro gramme by press-

ing START button (see above) and then select an other

pro gramme.

If you change position of the programme selector knob

without cancelling the programme, the run programme will

still not be changed.

The appliance is equipped with a lock, preventing the door

from being opened during operation.

To open the door proceed as follows:

l wait 2 minutes until stops ashing or

l switch off the appliance using the button and wait ap-

prox. 2 minutes.

Warning! If the programme has been stopped during

washing and the temperature inside the drum is high,

the door may remain locked until the tem pera ture drops

below 60° C.

It you pull out the mains plug or there is a power failure, the

current programme will not be can celled. It will be re mem-

bered and continued once the power supply appears.

I. Cancelling and changing the pro-

gramme

II. Door lock

III. Power failure

SPIN ROTATION SPEED REDUCTION

After the washing program DELICATE has been brought to its end, the water from the last

rinse remains in the tub (see the „washing program table” enclosed to the instructions

of use.)

To take out the laundry from the appliance, you have to:

l start the washing program DRAINING.

This program is absolutely necessary, because otherwise the water would ow out of the

appliance after opening the door.

The WASHING TEMPERATURES as well as the washing and spin rotation speeds for

individual washing programs are listed in the “Washing program table” en closed to the

instructions of use.

IV. Displayed information

START/PAUSE

Washing program selection Additional function

PRACTICAL WASHING HINTS

Load articles into the drum observing the following in structions:

cotton – maximally full drum (do not force articles into the drum as it

may reduce the washing efciency!).

synthetic – maximally 1/2 drum

wool, silk, delicate fabrics - maximally 1/3 drum

Warning! Do not overload the appliance! Overloading may cause dam-

ages to the washed articles!

The electronic control device includes a load distribution control sys-

tem. If the system detects uneven distribution of load in the drum, the

appliance will try to relocate the load before spinning. If several trials

prove un sat is factory, the appliance will automatically decrease the

spin speed or refuse spinning.

Uneven distribution of load may be caused by:

too large load

too small load

a single article (for example a ball-shaped sheet that closes several

Amica AWCT 12L Owner's manual

Brand: Amica

Model: AWCT 12L

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

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