Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. 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 water inlet hose at the rear of the appliance. Clean it with a stiff brush. Refit the filter and screw the hose at the rear of the appliance. 13 ENGLISH 4. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the filter door. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it. Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. 5. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (drain pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: ■ pull out the plug from the power socket; ■ close the water tap; ■ if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; ■ place a bowl on the floor; ■ put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out. Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because, for example, the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor, to let the water come out slowly. At the end screw the filter again. 6. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ■ Turn off the water tap. ■ Unscrew the inlet hose. ■ 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. ■ Switch the machine off. ■ Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. ■ When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 14 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your Local service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. Symptom Possible causes The machine does not start up: ■ Check that the door is firmly closed. ■ Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. ■ Check that the main fuse has not blown. ■ Check that the programme selector dial is positioned correctly and pulled out. The machine does not fill: ■ Check that the water tap is open. ■ Check that water is coming out of the tap. ■ Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or kinked. ■ Check that the filter in the inlet hose is not blocked. ■ Check that the door is closed. The machine fills then empties immediately: ■ The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ■ Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. ■ The drain filter is blocked. Clean it. ■ The Rinse Hold option has been selected. There is water on the floor: ■ Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. ■ 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. ■ Check that the drain hose is not damaged. ■ Check that the drain filter has been refitted correctly after cleaning. Unsatisfactory washing results: ■ Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. ■ Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. ■ The correct temperature or programme was not selected. If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and serial number. This information can be found on the rating plate (see picture). Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. 15 ENGLISH Installation Instructions A It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. A Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. A Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. A Technical Specifications DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 55 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220-230 V / 50 Hz MAX. POWER ABSORBED 1975 W (10 A) ...