User manual THOMSON WFT7100I INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. 22 Contents Warnings Disposal 24-25 25 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning of the drainage area Water inlet filter Frost precautions Emergency emptying out 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 Tips for environmental protection 25 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Hydraulic connection Levelling Electrical connection 26 27-28 27 27 28 28 Something not working? 40-41 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 29 29 29 Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing programmes 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 34-35 36-37 23 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. [. . . ] Lean the appliance back on the rear and fit one of the polystyrene angles between the appliance and the floor. Carefully remove the plastic bags on the right and the left, pulling them to the centre of the appliance 4. Place the machine in an upright position and remove the three plastic bolts. Plug the 3 holes with the plastic plugs which you can find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. ENGLISH IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. Should a prolongation of the discharging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1. 5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose. Make sure the hoses are not too tense. Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance make sure that: 1º. the mains of your installation is the same as on the rating plate of your appliance (the plate is sticked to the rear of the appliance). The meter, the fuses, the wiring and the socket outlet can support the max. The socket base and the plug must fit in adequately without any reducing interposition, multiple outlets or adapters. The applicable rules for electrical security require an adequate earthing. Make sure your socket outlet is provided with an adquate earthing too. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: ­ powder detergents for all types of fabric, ­ powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, ­ liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German °dH French °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0- 7 8-14 15-21 0-15 16-25 26-37 more than more than 21 37 32 33 ENGLISH 4. Select the temperature Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. [. . . ] , or if lint has built up because clothes that generate lint have been washed at high temperatures. · · · · · Pull out the plug from the power socket. Turn slowly the lid of the diaphragm towards left side and allow that the water of the washing machine goes flowing slowly to the bowl. · When the bowl is full, turn and close the lid of the diaphragm. [. . . ]