Zanussi FL 574 CN: i

YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE

This new washing machine meets all

requirements for a modern washing of laundry

Environment protection

with reduced consumption of water, energy and

detergent.

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Packaging recycling

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The temperature selector dial allows you to

Materials marked with the symbol are

choose personally the suitable washing

recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they

temperature for your laundry.

must be placed in the appropriate collection

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The automatic cooling of the washing water

areas (or containers). Check with your local

from 95°C to 60°C before draining will

authorities.

prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system

>PE<= polyethylene

from being deformed.

>PS<= polystyrene

>PP<= polypropylene

Ecological hints

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Washing machine scrapping

In order to obtain water and energy savings and

to protect the environment, we advice you to

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off

follow these instructions:

the power supply cable and make the door

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Whenever possible, wash the maximum load

closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a

for the selected programme, without

death trap for a child.

overloading the drum.

For correct disposal of the machine, contact

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Use a programme with prewash only for

your local authority department which provides

heavy soiled items.

for collection of urban solid refuse.

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Measure out detergent according to the water

hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of

laundry being washed.

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Select “Quick wash” for lightly soiled laundry.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

Important information concerning the

safety in the use of your machine.

Disregarding this information might

lead to damages.

Information for correct use of your

machine and to obtain the best

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performance.

Important information concerning

environment protection.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use recycled paper.

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CONTENTS

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Description of the appliance . . . . . .5

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Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . .16

ENGLISH

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Detergent dispenser drawer

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Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

and programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5

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The dangers of freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Something not working . . . . . . . .18-19

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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Before loading the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maximum loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Laundry weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Removing stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Quantity of detergent to be used . . . . . . . . 10

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International wash code symbols . . . . . . . .11

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Washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

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Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or

give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can

familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully

before installing or using the appliance.

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Installation

Place small items such as socks, belts, etc.

in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them

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When unpacking the appliance, check that it

getting trapped between the drum and the

is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and

tub.

contact the Service Centre.

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Use only the recommended quantities of

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All internal packing must be removed before

fabric softener. An excessive amount could

using the appliance. Serious damage may be

damage the laundry.

caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if

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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when

the protective transit devices are not

the appliance is not in use. This preserves

removed or are not completely removed.

the door seal and prevents the formation of

Refer to the relevant paragraph in the

musty smells.

instruction book.

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Always check that water has emptied out

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Any electrical work required to install this

before opening the door. If not, drain the

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

water following the instructions in the

electrician.

instruction book.

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Any plumbing work required to install this

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Always unplug the appliance and shut the

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

water tap after use.

plumber.

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After having installed the machine, check

that it is not standing on its electrical supply

Service/repair

cable.

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In the event of a fault, do not attempt to

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If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,

repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried

ensure that air can circulate freely between

out by inexperienced persons may cause

the adjustable feet and the floor.

damage.

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If repairs are needed, contact an authorised

Use

service centre and ask for genuine spare parts.

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This appliance is designed for domestic use.

It must not be used for purposes other than

Safety

those for which it was designed.

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This appliance is designed to be used by

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Do not overload the appliance. Follow the

adults. Children must not be allowed to touch

instructions in the instruction book.

the controls or play with the product.

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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be

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During high temperature wash cycles the glass

machine washed. Follow the instructions on

door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.

each garment label.

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Pets sometimes climb into washing

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Make sure that all pockets are empty.

machines. Check the drum before each use.

Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and

screws can cause extensive damage.

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Do not machine wash garments saturated

with petroleum, methylated spirits,

trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been

used to remove stains prior to washing, wait

until they have completely evaporated from

the fabric before placing garments in the

appliance.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

01 Detergent dispenser drawer

02 Programme chart

03 Option buttons

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04 Door opening button

05 Temperature selector dial

06 Operating pilot light

07 Programme selector dial / ON-OFF switch

08 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer and

programme chart

Symbols

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener

There is a programme guide in symbols on the

handle of the detergent dispenser drawer.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 32 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 1750 W

MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

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WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 N/cm

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Maximum 80 N/cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 3.5 kg

Synthetics, delicate fabrics 1.0 kg

Woollens 0.7 kg

SPIN SPEED 500 rpm

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage

89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

You are advised to keep all transit devices so

that they can be refitted if the machine ever has

to be transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the

rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on

its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.

This can be avoided by placing one of the

corner packing pieces between the machine

and the floor.

2. Release the two plastic bags by removing the

adhesive strip.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then

the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards

the centre of the machine.

4. Set the machine upright and remove the two

remaining bolts from the back.

5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the

holes into which the bolts were fitted.

6. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you

will find in the plastic bag containing the

instruction booklet.

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.

Make sure that air circulation around the

machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.

Check that the machine does not touch the wall

or other kitchen units.

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in

or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar

materials under the machine to compensate for

any unevenness in the floor.

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All transit bolts and packing must be

removed before using the appliance.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"

thread after having inserted the small filter “A”

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supplied with the machine.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects

to the machine can be turned in any direction.

Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and

retighten the fitting, making sure there are no

water leaks.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is

too short and you do not wish to move the tap,

you will have to purchase a new, longer hose

specially designed for this type of use.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in

three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the

plastic hose guide supplied with the

machine. In this case, make sure the end

cannot come unhooked when the machine is

emptying.

This could be done by tying it to the tap with a

piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must

be above the trap so that the bend is at least

60 cm above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not

less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must always be

ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain

pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of

the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along

the floor; only the part near the drainage point

must be raised.

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a

220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation

can take the maximum load required (1.75 kW),

also taking into account any other appliances in

use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

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The manufacturer declines any

responsibility for damage or injury

through failure to comply with the above

safety precaution.

USE

Control panel

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A

B

40 °- 95 °

H

J

30 °- 60 °

B

30 °- 60 °

K

30 °- 40 °

C

30 °- 40 °

L

30 °- 40 °

D

M

F

N

G

P

F L

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5 7 4 C N

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

5 Door opening button

Depress it to open the door.

2 Anti-crease button

By depressing this button on programmes

6 Temperature selector dial

H-J-K-L-M-N the water of the last rinse is not

Turn this dial to select the washing temperature.

emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from

Position = cold wash.

creasing. To drain the water, depress this button

again. If the laundry has to be gently spun after

draining, select programme G (short spin).

7 Operating pilot light

This light is on whilst the machine is operating

3 Half load button

and goes out at the end of the programme.

Select this button to reduce water consumption

on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of

8 Programme selector

cottons or linens.

dial / ON-OFF switch

The machine will carry out 3 rinses instead of 4.

To select the required programme, turn this dial

clockwise until the programme letter is exactly

4 Spin suppression button

opposite the pointer.

Depress this button when you have to wash

Pull the dial outwards to start the machine.

particularly delicate cotton or linen items in order

Depress the dial to interrupt a programme and

to exclude all the spinning phases.

to switch the machine off.

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Washing hints

Washing a maximum load makes the most

efficient use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

ENGLISH

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment

label and the manufacturer’s washing

Laundry weights

instructions.

The following weights are indicative:

Sort the laundry as follows:

bathrobe 1200 g

whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

Temperatures

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

95°

for normally soiled white cottons and

tablecloth 250 g

linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,

towelling towel 200 g

tablecloths, sheets...)

tea cloth 100 g

60° for normally soiled, colour fast

night dress 200 g

garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,

ladies’ briefs 100 g

pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or

man’s work shirt 600 g

synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled

man’s shirt 200 g

white cotton (e.g. underwear)

man’s pyjamas 500 g

(cold)

for delicate items (e.g. net curtains),

blouse 100 g

mixed laundry including synthetic

men’s underpants 100 g

30°-40°

fibres and woollens bearing the label

«pure new wool, machine washable,

Removing stains

non-shrink».

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just

water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to

Before loading the laundry

treat them prior to washing.

Never wash whites and coloureds together.

Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For

Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

dried stains, soak overnight in water with a

New coloured items may run in the first wash;

special detergent then rub in the soap and

they should therefore be washed separately the

water.

first time.

Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain

Make sure that no metal objects are left in

remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab

the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

the stain; treat several times.

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine,

hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub

stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

particularly soiled areas with a special detergent

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust

or detergent paste.

removing product used cold. Be careful with rust

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks

stains which are not recent since the cellulose

or tie them up in a bag or net.

structure will already have been damaged and

the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well

Maximum loads

(whites and fast coloureds only).

Recommended loads are indicated in the

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites

programme charts.

and fast coloureds only).

General rules:

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone

cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly

(*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the

packed

stain.

synthetics: drum no more than half full

delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more

than one third full.

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MAINTENANCE

1.Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with warm

water and a neutral, non-abrasive household

detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with

a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits,

solvents or similar products to clean the

bodywork.

2.Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners

leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it

under a running tap. 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

compartments can be removed.

Detergent can also eventually accumulate inside

the drawer recess: clean it with an old

toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

3.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.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap and remove the

filter.

Clean it with a stiff brush.

Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto the

tap.

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4.The drain pump

The machine is equipped with a self-cleaning

pump which does not need any maintenance.

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5.Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged proceed as follows

to empty out the machine:

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pull out the plug from the power socket;

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close the water tap;

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if necessary, wait until the water has cooled

down;

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place a bowl on the floor;

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put the drain hose end into the bowl and let

the water come out.

6.The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below

0°C, certain precautions should be taken.

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Turn off the water tap.

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Unscrew the inlet hose.

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Unhook the drain hose from the rear support

and position the end of this hose and that of

the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining

programme until the selector dial is in the

“Stop” position.

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Switch the machine off.

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Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain

hose.

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When you intend to start the machine up

again, make sure that the room temperature

is above 0°C.

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

Problems which you can resolve yourself

■ Problem ■ Possible cause

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■ The machine does not start up:

Check that the door is firmly closed.

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Check that the machine is plugged in and

that there is power at the socket.

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Check that the main fuse has not blown.

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Check that the programme selector dial is

positioned correctly and pulled out.

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■ The machine does not fill:

Check that the water tap is open.

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Check that water is coming out of the tap.

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Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or

kinked.

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Check that the filter in the inlet hose is not

blocked.

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Check that the door is closed.

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■ The machine fills then empties

The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to

relevant paragraph in “water drainage”

immediately:

section.

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■ The machine does not empty

Check that the drain hose is not squashed or

kinked.

and/or does not spin:

■ The spin suppression or anti-crease

option has been selected.

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■ There is water on the floor:

Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent

(creates too much foam) has been used.

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Check whether there are any leaks from one

of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy

to see this as the water runs down the hose;

check to see if it is damp.

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Check that the drain hose is not damaged.

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■ Unsatisfactory washing results:

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent

has been used.

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Stubborn stains have not been treated prior

to washing.

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The correct temperature or programme was

not selected.

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■ Problem ■ Possible cause

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■ The machine vibrates or is noisy:

Check that all the transit bolts and packing

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have been removed.

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Check that the machine is not resting against

anything.

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Check that the support feet are resting firmly

on the ground.

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Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in

the drum.

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Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

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■ The door will not open:

The programme is still running.

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The door lock has not yet been released.

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There is water in drum.

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■ Water is not visible in the

The machine, which is the result of modern

technology, runs in a very economical way

machine:

with low water consumption. Performance is

nevertheless excellent.

If you are unable to identify or solve the

problem, contact our service centre. Before

telephoning, make a note of the model, serial

number and purchase date of your machine: the

Service Centre will require this information.

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