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6GB10055.fm Page 1 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM
CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
FIRST WASH CYCLE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
PROGRAMME SELECTION
CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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6GB10055.fm Page 2 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Remove the packaging and check 6.Electrical connection • Electrical connections must be carried out by a a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. qualified technician in compliance with the b.Remove the top protection and the protective corners. manufacturer’s instructions and the current c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and standard safety regulations. turning the washing machine on one rear bottom
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6GB10055.fm Page 3 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM FIRST WASH CYCLE We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used in the factory checks. Turn on the tap. 1. 2. Close the drum flaps. 3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser . 4. Select a short programme (see programme chart). 5. Switch on the machine. 6. Press the “On/Off” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packing 3.Disposing of pack
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6GB10055.fm Page 4 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Lid 1 2. Detergent dispenser 3. Drum flaps 4. Pump and foreign body trap 2 5. After-Sales Service sticker (behind the foreign body trap cover) 6. Mobility lever (depending on model) • To move the washing machine: pull 3 the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot. 7. Adjustable feet 4 6 5 7 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING • Fabric delicacy Sort the laundry Wash delicate ar
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6GB10055.fm Page 5 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Stain removal Dyeing and bleaching • Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent generally removed by the enzyme phase of the and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and programme. then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the • To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit laundry only afterwards. stains etc. add a stain removing agent in • Only use dyes and blea
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6GB10055.fm Page 6 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Loading the laundry 1. Open the machine lid. 2. Open the drum by pressing the button and keep your second hand on the big drum door at the same time. 3. Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the “Programme chart”: Overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing 1 results and creased laundry. 4. To close the drum, please hold both doors in the middle again. Attention: Ma
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6GB10055.fm Page 7 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergents and additives Dosage Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in The type of detergent depends on: relation to: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, • the degree and type of soiling; delicate items, wool). Note: use only specific detergents for wool. • the size of the load; • colour; - full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; • washing temperature;
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6GB10055.fm Page 8 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM PROGRAMME SELECTION Preparation of wash cycle 1. Load the machine, close the drum flaps and check that they are properly locked. 2. Add detergents and additives into the dispenser to no more than the “MAX” level mark. Please refer to “Detergents and additives”. 3. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme. 4. Turn the temperature selector knob (if available) to the desired temperature. 5. Turn the spin speed selector knob (i
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6GB10055.fm Page 9 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-pins etc. which have been left in the laundry. 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. 3. Place a bowl beneath it. 4. Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet. 5. Wait until all the water h
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6GB10055.fm Page 10 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should I drain residual water (draining problem)? • Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the washing machine is installed in a room subject to sub- zero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. 1. Stop the washing machine and unplug it. 2. Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine and allow the water to drain into a basin. 3. Open the forei
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6GB10055.fm Page 11 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Turn off the tap. 3. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 4. Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush. Note: For machines equipped with hose type “A”, it must not be submerged in water. 5. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand. Do not use pliers
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6GB10055.fm Page 12 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Washing machine exterior and control panel Lid seal • Clean with a soft damp cloth. • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. • If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be Water inlet hose(s) applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and products). cracks. Replace if necessary. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This washing machine is equipped with automatic Reconnect the washing machine. safety func
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6GB10055.fm Page 13 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM *Final spin results are poor. Water stop fault (depending on model). Note: the washing machine has an unbalance (The pump operates). detection and correction system. If individual heavy The “Water Stop” fault may have been items are loaded (a bathrobe, for example), this triggered by: system may reduce the spin speed automatically or • Too much foam. interrupt the spin if it detects too great unbalance at • A leak in the inlet hose or i
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6GB10055.fm Page 14 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see • The nature of the problem. “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The exact model of the washing machine. 2. Restart the programme to check whether the • The service code (number after the word problem has solved itself. SERVICE). 3. If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service. The After-Sales Service sticke
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6GB10055.fm Page 15 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM INSTALLATION Removal of transport bracket The washing machine is fitted with a transport bracket to avoid any possible damage during transport. A B Before using the washing machine, the transport bracket at the back MUST be removed. 1. Unscrew the two screws A and the four screws B with a D flat screwdriver or a No. 8 hex nut box spanner. 1 2. Remove the transport bracket. 3. Replace the four outer screws B on the machine and tighten the
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6GB10055.fm Page 16 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Adjust the feet Install the washing machine on a level surface, near to electrical, water and drain connections. If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet): 1. Loosen the locknut using the wrench provided. 2. Adjust the height of the foot by hand. 3. Retighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise. Make sure that all feet are resting correctly on the floor and that the washing
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6GB10055.fm Page 17 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Water stop anti-flooding system (depending on model) • Screw the hose to the water supply tap. Turn the tap fully on and check the water-tightness of the connection. • The washing machine must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater! • The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure contain (depending on model) electrical components: do not cut the hose and do not immerse the enclosure in water. • If the flexible ho
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6GB10055.fm Page 18 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this appliance must be earthed This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a p
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GB S 800 TL A. Programme Selection Knob Freddo: Cold B. Temperature Selection Knob C. “Spin Speed Selection” Knob D. “On/Off” Button ❉ : option / Yes: dosing required 1) Do not use liquid detergents. 2) For improved garment care spin speed is zero in this programme. A B C D Detergents and additives Special Options Tempera- Max. Max. load ture Spin Prewash Main Softener Bleach Rapid Half Intensive Rinse Care Programme Type of wash / Notes Speed Wash Load Rinse Hold Labels °C rpm kg 1/2 Cotto
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“Rinse Hold” button END OF WASH CYCLE CONSUMPTION DATA • The laundry remains in the last rinse water • The programme selector knob is in the Stop Temperature Load Water Energy Approx. Programme without progressing to the final spin cycle to position. Selector Duration Programme avoid creasing and prevent colours from fading. 1. Press the “On/Off” button to switch off the • This option is particularly recommended for the (°C) (kg) (l) (kWh) (hours : minutes) machine. “Synthetic”, “Delicate”
