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WASHING MACHINE

WITXL 1051

Instructions for use

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Unpacking and levelling

Electric and water connections

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

Precautions and advice, 5

General safety

Disposal

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Washing machine description, 6-7

Control panel

How to open and shut the drum

Setting the spin cycle

Functions

Detergents and laundry, 10

Detergent dispenser

Bleach cycle

Preparing your laundry

Special items

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

Before calling for Assistance

Español, 37

Français, 49

Русский,73

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Installation

! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

vital information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Unpack the washing machine.

2. Check whether the washing machine has been

damaged during transport. If this is the case, do

not install it and contact your retailer.

the shorter ones at the top.

! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

Levelling

tightening or loosening

the adjustable front feet

(see figure); the angle

of inclination, measu-

red according to the

worktop, must not ex-

ceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance

correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any

vibrations, noise and shifting during operation.

machine is equipped

with a special set of

retractable wheels

you can easy move it.

To lower the wheels

and thus move the

appliance effortlessly,

just pull the lever,

situated on the left-

hand side beneath the base. Once the appliance

pipe by screwing it to

a cold water tab using

a ¾ gas threaded con-

nection (see figure).

Before performing the

connection, allow the

water to run freely until

it is perfectly clear.

2. Connect the other

end of the water inlet

rear of the appliance

(see figure).

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the

hose.

! The water pressure at the tap must be within

the values indicated in the Technical details

table (on the next page).

! If the water inlet hose is not long enough,

contact a specialist store or an authorised

serviceman.

To access the pre-chamber:

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there

are any cracks, it should be replaced immedia-

tely: during the wash cycles, water pressure is

very strong and a cracked hose could easily

Care and maintenance

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it

Cleaning the washing machine

The outer parts and rubber components of the

appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth

soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use

solvents or abrasives.

Caring for the door and drum of

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)

may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the

pump, situated in its bottom part.

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and

unplug the appliance.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Cleaning:

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3)

using an old toothbrush and, once the pair of

Disassembly:

Press lightly on the

large button on the

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Precautions and advice

• This appliance can be used by children aged

• Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

very high temperatures.

• Never force the washing machine door: this could

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

prevent any accidental openings.

• In the event of a malfunction, do not under any

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

attempt repairs.

• Always keep children well away from the appliance

while in operation.

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment, requires that old household electrical

appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted

municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected

separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of

the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human

health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product re-

minds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the

appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers may

Saving energy and respecting the

environment

Environmentally-friendly technology

If you only see a little water through your appliance door,

this is because thanks to the latest technology, your

washing machine only needs less than half the amount

of water to get the best results: an objective reached to

respect the environment.

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

them to soak before washing will cut down the

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at

40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on energy.

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on

the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and

the amount of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and

to protect the environment: despite being biodegra-

dable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the

Washing machine description

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and the corresponding LED will flash:

Once the set delay is complete, the flashing LED will turn

off and the programme set will start.

Starting and Programmes

Programme table

Briefly: starting a programme

1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing button . All

the LEDS will light up for a few seconds and the ON-OFF/

DOOR LOCK Led will begin to flash.

2. Load your laundry into the washing machine, add the detergent

7. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF/DOOR

This cycle is designed for cotton loads with a normal soil level and is the most efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be used for garments

The length of cycle shown on the display or in this booklet is an estimation only and is calculated assuming standard working conditions. The actual duration can vary accor-

ding to factors such as water temperature and pressure, the amount of detergent used, the amount and type of load inserted, load balancing and any wash options selected.

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Personalisations

Setting the temperature

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table).

The temperature can be lowered, or even set to a cold wash ( ).

Setting the spin speed

Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the programme selected.

The spin speed can be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded altogether by selecting symbol .

The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin speed higher than the maximum speed for each

programme.

nuously rotating the drum at a speed which is slightly faster than the normal washing speed.

When, despite repeated attempts, the load is still not evenly distributed, the machine spins at a lower speed than the set

frequency.

If the load is excessively unbalanced, the machine attempts to distribute it instead of spinning.

The balancing attempts may extend the total duration of the cycle, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

Functions

Delays the start of the

wash by up to 9 hours.

Pess the button repeatedly until the LED corresponding to the

desired delay is turned on. The fifth time the button is pressed, the

function will be disabled.

N.B.: Once you have pressed the Start/Reset button, the delay

can only be decreased if you wish to modify it.

All

Bleaching

Bleaching cycle de-

signed to remove the

Please remember to pour the bleach into extra compartment 4

(see page 10).