[. . . ] • If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating. • Use only new hoses to connect the washing machine to the water supply. • For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet temperature must not exceed 60°C.
5. Drain
2. Remove the transport bolts
• The washing machine is fitted with transport bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior during transport. Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. [. . . ] The choice of detergent depends on:
• Do not use liquid detergent when activating the “Start Delay” function (if available on your model).
Dosage
• Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Please note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool and garments made of microfibres (like sports or swimwear). Remarks: • Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. • Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines. • When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the prewash (if available on your model), make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain products which could damage your washing machine. Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. • Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when having activated the “prewash” option (if available on your model).
Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on: • degree and type of soiling • size of wash - full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If there is no reference to a certain wash load on the detergent pack: the detergent manufacturers usually refer their dosing recommendations to 4. 5 kg laundry for heavy duty detergent and 2. 5 kg laundry for delicate detergent. If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If the inlet hose of your washing machine corresponds with the model on picture “D”, periodically check the safety valve inspection window: if it is red, the hose’s waterstop function was triggered, and the hose must be exchanged by a new one from our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. “E”), periodically check the colour; if it intensifies locally, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced. Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist dealer to obtain a replacement hose. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. GB 7
Water supply hose(s) (picture C, D or E - depending on model)
C
D
Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s)
Safety valve inspection window
E
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. These enable faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes.
Problem Appliance does not start, no indicator lamps are on Appliance does not start although “Start/Pause” has been pressed • • • • • Causes, Solutions, Tips Plug is not properly inserted in socket. Socket or fuse does not function correctly (use a table lamp or similar appliance to test it). [. . . ] May appear for very water-soaking laundry, or if you added too much laundry for a programme destined for small loads only. Push the “Reset” button for at least 3 seconds to stop the programme. Select and start “Rinse and Spin” programme to complete the interrupted wash programme properly. “Waterstop fault” For models with big display, the red “Waterstop” symbol will also light up in this case. [. . . ]