[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper. 2 Contents Warnings Disposal 4-5 5 Maintenance Door seal Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 Tips for environmental protection 5 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 Something not working? 29-30 Your new washing-dryer Description of the appliance Door locked pilot light Detergent dispenser drawer 9 9 9 9 Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Drying hints International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing only Drying only Automatic washing and drying Washing programmes Special programmes Timed drying 10 10 10-15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 20-23 20-22 23 23 24 25 26 3 ENGLISH Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician. [. . . ] the wash load, the temperature of the incoming water, the formation of lather, etc. These elements are recorded by the electronic system and the indication of the remaining time is updated accordingly. The end of the programme is shown on the display with a blinking zero. Delayed start The delayed start that was set with the button (11) is shown on the display (max 24 hours). This is also indicated by three sound signals and by the corresponding lights that blink for about 2 seconds. Alarm code In case of breakdowns of the appliance, these are indicated on the display with a special code, very useful for the user and for the technical assistance, e. g. "E20" (see pages 29-30). The delay time value will decrease by one unit every hour. 14 10 "START/PAUSE" button This button has 3 functions: Start ­ Pause ­ Drain U RT/ PA SE STA Now the countdown of the set time begins (it decreases by one unit every hour). During these hours it is possible, when the Pause button is pressed, to open the door and to add some clothes. Altering the delayed start · Press the Start/Pause button · Press the DELAY START button repeatedly until the desired time appears on the display. If the setting has to be cancelled, press the button once, the display will show the indication "0h" (0 hours). · Press again the Start/Pause button; when the set time expires, the programme starts. Start Pressing this button the selected programme is started. Now on the display the duration of the programme or the hours of the delayed start stops blinking. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 16 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. [. . . ] To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner. To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. P0011 P0132 Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. P0224 P0225 P0133 P0040 27 ENGLISH 5. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. [. . . ]