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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 2 Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the int
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 3 Contents For the User Washing Hints 12-13 Which detergent?.... 13 Important Safety Information 2 And in which form? 13 Your New Washing Machine 4 Wash Care Symbols 14 Description of the Appliance 5 Washing Programmes 15-16 Door locked light 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 17-18 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Descaling 17 Child Safety Feature 5 After each wash 17 The Control Panel 6-7 Maintenance Wash 17 Programme information 7 External cleaning 17 Operating s
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● The programme selector dial combines the In the interest function of programme and temperature selection, of the environment making it easier to set the programme. ● ● The programme progress display shows the Materials marked with the symbol are washing phase and the end of the programme
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 5 Description of the Appliance 1Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 6 The Control Panel AW 1260 W
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 7 Position O corresponds to to Reset programme / 7 Programme progress display Switching OFF of the machine. By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the ATTENTION! programme come on. If you turn the programme selector dial to an other programme when the machine is working, the lights of the programme progress display start to flash. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 8 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 3. Select the required programme litres of water into the main wash compartment of Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 1. the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. The light “start pause” starts to flash. The pilot lights Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in corresponding to the various phases making up the the machine, to remove any m
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 9 6. Start the programme 9.Cancelling a programme Before starting up the machine check that: Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new ● the appliance is plugged in programme. ● the water supply tap is turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned 10.Opening the door after the ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are programme has started closed. First set the machine to pause
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 10 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to 4. Select the required wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be programme washed at a high temperature. Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 6. The “start pause” light starts to flash. The pilot lights 1. Load the laundry corresponding to the various phases making up the Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards. programm
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 11 The door can only be opened after the relevant pilot light 7. Start the programme on the control panel has gone out. Before starting up the machine check that: Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on of ● the appliance is plugged in the “end” light and the extinction the “door” light. ● the water supply tap is turned on Turn the programme selector dial to “O” to switch the ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned machine of
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 12 Washing Hints ● Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the White items should not be washed with coloured first few times you use the appliance. items. ● Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc) The average weights of the most common items are should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case. listed below as a guide: ● Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic 1000g = 1 kg washing machines. ● Sheet 700-1000 g Use the co
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 13 And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance o
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 14 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Co
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description time Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load mins. PREWASH Wash at 95°C HALF LOAD For heavy soiled cotton 3 rinses RINSE HOLD WHITES 95° 5 kg 145 1 items. SPIN RED. Long spin NO SPIN White cotton, for PREWASH example normally soiled Wash at 60 °C HALF LOAD (*) work garments, sheets, 3 rinses RINSE HOLD 155
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 16 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. time Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Wash at 60 °C 90 5 Synthetic or mixed PREWASH Wash at 50 °C 6 85 MIXED fabrics, underwear, RINSE HOLD FABRICS coloured garments, 2.5 kg Wash at 40 °C SPIN RED. 7 80 60° - 50° - 40° non-shrink shirts, NO SPIN blouses. 3 rinses Sh
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 17 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's Cleaning the drawer recess instructions. This will help to prevent the format
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 18 • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to Tighten up the inlet hose. dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. The dangers of freezing • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, rotating it. certain precautions should be taken. ● Turn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet h
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 19 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the “end” light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. On the AW 1460 W an acoustic warning signal is also heard. • 4 flashes / 4 beeps = door open •
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132986851.qxd 16/01/2006 08:53 Pagina 20 Symptom Possible causes ● The internal packing has not been removed. The machine vibrates when spinning ● The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture. ● The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally). ● The washing load is badly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● The programme is still running. The door will not open ● The door lock h
