[. . . ] QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer's test run. ROUTINE WASHES: 1. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine. [. . . ] Set the programme selector to the new programme, selecting the new temperature and any special functions required. 30 TO INTERRUPT / PAUSE A PROGRAMME To interrupt a programme that is already running and then restart it later: 1. The programme will continue from where it was interrupted. TO STOP A PROGRAMME BEFORE THE END / DRAINING To stop the programme before it has finished and drain the water: 1. Only open the door when the programme sequence indicator has reached “Stop”. REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER • • • Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times a year. 2. IMPORTANT: Before draining, make sure that the water has cooled. REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Switch off the appliance (set the programme selector to “0”). Open the filter cover using the coloured insert from the detergent drawer. Slowly turn the filter anticlockwise until its handle is vertical without unscrewing it completely. Insert the filter and screw it in clockwise until it locks (until the grip is horizontal). Pour 1/2 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the Eco system. Select the desired programme and hold down the Start button for about 1 second. 6. WHEN TO DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER • • When transporting (moving) the machine. On next use, pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the Eco system. DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER The residual water drain hose (if provided) is located in the machine plinth. If the machine is not provided with a drain hose in the plinth, remove the filter to drain residual water (see “Removing The Filter”). Pull off its endcap. 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). Dry with a soft cloth. WATER HOSE MESH FILTER • Check and clean periodically. Unscrew the hose(s) from the machine. Straight water supply hose DETERGENT DRAWER 1 2 2 1. Disengage the drawer by pressing down the release lever and extract it. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment, the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment and the coloured insert for liquid detergent). Reposition the inserts, make sure to push the siphons in until they lock and refit the drawer. 6. Replace the filter and screw the hose connection back on to the machine. Turn on the tap(s) and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. [. . . ] 1, otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). Fix the “U” bend supplied (inside the drum) to the free end of the drain hose. Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” bend (Fig. If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw-on hose clips. [. . . ]