GB 7
GB 6
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,
benzene); do not machine wash fabrics that
have been treated with solvents or flammable
liquids.
Only use detergents and/or additives that are
specifically produced for domestic washing
machines. Observe the recommendations on the
care labels of your laundry.
The choice of detergent depends on:
• Type of fabric
• Colour
• Recommended wash temperature
• Degree and type of soiling
Laundry type
Kind of detergent
White robust laundry
(cold-95°C):
heavy duty detergents with
bleach
White delicate laundry
(cold-40°C):
mild detergents with bleach
and/or optical brighteners
Light /pastel- shaded
colours (cold-60°C):
detergents with bleach and/
or optical brighteners
Intensive colours
(cold-60°C):
colour detergents without
bleach/optical brighteners
Black/dark
colours(cold-60°C):
special detergents for black/
dark laundry
For laundry requiring special treatment (e.g. wool
or microfibers), we recommend to use specialized
detergents, additives or pre-treatment available on the
market.
Refer to internet link www.cleanright.eu for
more detailed information.
Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash
when having activated the “Prewash” option.
Do not use liquid detergent when selecting a
later cycle start / cycle end (depending on the
model).
Dosage
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;
-
half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
-
minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used
for a full load
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.
• water hardness in your area (ask for information
from your water company). Soft water requires less
detergent than hard water.
Please note:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam
formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the
washing machine detects too much foam, it may
prevent spinning, or prolong the programme duration
and increase the water consumption (see also
remarks on foam formation in the “Troubleshooting
Guide”). Insufficient detergent may result in grey
laundry and also calcifies the heating system, drum
and hoses.
Where to put detergents and additives
(picture
17)
Prewash chamber
• Detergent for the prewash phase (only if you
have activated “prewash” option)
Main wash chamber
• Detergent for the main wash phase (must be
added for all wash programmes)
• Additive for stain removal (optional)
• Water softener (optional; recommendable for
water hardness class 4 or more)
Softener chamber
• Fabric softener (optional)
• Starch dissolved in water (optional)
Do not exceed the “MAX” level mark when filling in
detergent, additives or softener.
For more information regarding the application of
detergent and fabric softener in the programmes,
have a look at the separate program chart.
Using chlorine bleach
• Wash your laundry in the desired programme
(Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount
of chlorine bleach to the SOFTENER chamber
(close the lid carefully).
• Immediately after end of programme, start the
“Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any
residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add
softener.
• Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into
the softener chamber at the same time.
Using starch powder
• Wash your laundry in the desired wash programme.
• Prepare the starch solution according to the starch
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Fill the prepared starch solution (maximum 100
ml) into the softener chamber of the detergent
dispenser.
• Close the lid and start programme “Rinse and
Spin”.
CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning
pump. The filter keeps objects like buttons, coins,
safetypins etc. which have been left in the laundry.
We recommend to check and clean the filter regularly,
at least two or three times a year.
Especially:
• if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails
to perform spin cycles.
• if the “Pump” indication lights up.
IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled
before draining the appliance.
Residual water must be drained also before transport-
ing the machine.
1. Unplug the washing machine.
2. Open the filter cover with a coin (picture 18).
3. Place a bowl beneath it.
4. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until some
water starts to flow out; do not remove it as yet.
5. Wait until all the water has drained.
6. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it
(picture
19).
7. Clean the filter and the filter chamber.
8. Make sure the pump impeller (in the housing
behind the filter) is not obstructed.
9. Insert the filter again and screw it in
completely in clockwise direction. Make
sure the filter is screwed in properly, as far
as it will go.
10. Pour approximately one litre of water into the
washing machine via the drum and check that
water does not leak from the filter.
11. Close the filter cover.
12. Reconnect the washing machine.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the washing machine before doing any maintenance.
Detergent dispenser
Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least
three or four times a year, to prevent detergent
build-up:
1. Press the button to release the detergent dispenser
and remove it (picture
20). A small quantity of
water can remain in the dispenser, thus you should
carry it in an upright position.
2. Wash the dispenser using running water. You can
also remove the siphon cap on the back of the
dispenser for cleaning (picture
21).
3. Replace the siphon cap in the dispenser (if
removed)
4. Reinstall the dispenser by locating the dispenser’s
bottom tabs into the appropriate openings on the
lid, and by pushing the dispenser against the lid
until it locks into place.
Make sure that the detergent dispenser is
correctly reinstalled.
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 disassembling it, for example with a tooth-
brush.
Note: Do not submerge the hose in water.
5. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand.
Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint).
6. Turn on the tap and check that the connections
are water-tight.
7. Plug the washing machine back in.
Water inlet hose (picture 22, 23 or 24,
depending on model)
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and
cracks and replace it if necessary using a new hose of
the same type.
The inlet hose as shown on picture
22 has a safety
valve to prevent the appliance against uncontrolled
water inlet; if the safety valve inspection window (
A) is
red, the safety valve has been activated and the hose
must be exchanged. Contact out After-Sales Service
or your specialist dealer to obtain a new inlet hose.
For unscrewing the inlet hose as shown on picture
22,
you must push down the release lever (
B) (if available)
while unscrewing it.
If your inlet hose has a transparent hose coating
(picture
23), periodically check the colour of the
transparent coating. If the transparent hose shows a
local dark colour change, this is an indication that the
hose may have a leak and should be replaced.
Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist
dealer to obtain a replacement hose.
Appliance exterior and control panel
• Clean with a soft damp cloth.
• If necessary, use some soapy water or a mild
neutral detergent (do not use detergents containing
solvents, abrasive detergents, window or general-
purpose cleaners - they may harm the surfaces).
Appliance interior
• After each washing, leave the lid open for some-
time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.
• If you never or seldom wash your laundry at
95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C
programme without laundry, adding a small amount
of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance
clean.
