Dell washing machine- User Manual

29 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician according to current regulations. The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the machine comprises a moving assembly which is blocked for transport p...

31 4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the appliance are assembled together on the front panel. Models without delayed start option Models with delayed start option Description of controls A Open door button B ON-OFF and programme selection knob C Time remai...

33 H Options buttons The options that may be available on the washing machine are shown below. Quick wash Button This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time. The bleach stage is skipped when the Quick Wash ...

34 M Start-Pause button LED This LED lights up when the washing cycle starts (Start-Pause button pressed) and remains on until the end of the programme. N Select delayed start but- ton* Press this button repeatedly to select after how many hours you want the selected washing/drying programme to star...

35 5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING 3. Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. 4. Wash whites and coloureds separately. Wash new coloured garments separately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how t...

36 5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric . Introduce loose washing and alternate large items with small ones. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement. Average weights of common garments a...

37 5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 3. Choose a programme without prewash. 4. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing 3. Choose a programme with prewash. 4. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of dete...

38 Display information When the machine is switched on, the display visualises the duration (hours/minutes) and maximum spin speed envisaged for the programme. These two parameters are displayed alternatively for 3 seconds each, together with their relative LED's, until the selected programme starts...

39 5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME 3. Before starting the selected programme, carefully close the door, open the water tap and add the deter- gent and additive 4. Press the “Start-Pause” button. The LED located above the Start-Pause button remains lit throughout the cycle. After starting, the di...

40 If the no-spin option was selected during the initial spin speed set up phase and the machine stops with the tub full (spin speed 0), STOP appears on the display at the end of the washing programme, alternating with 0000 (spin speed 0) and the spin LED lights up. To continue draining and spinning...

41 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 6.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING • Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new. • Clean the outer surfaces with soap and water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cl...

42 4. Pull out the drain hose “A”. Attention: if the hose is hot it means the water is hot or boiling. Place a tray on the floor and remove the plug “B” to drain the water. Depending on the quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times. When no more water comes out, push the...

44 11 The machine does not spin The unbalanced load sensor has triggered because the washing is not uniformly distributed inside the drum. If the washing is wet at the end of the cycle, distribute it well inside the basket and repeat just the spin cycle. 12 Draining water from the drum In the event ...

45 8. CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS PROGRAMS OPTIONS OTHER SYMBOLS DRYING WATER INCREASE FABRIC CONDITIONER HAND WASH NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB OPEN DOOR PRE-WASH DELAY TIMER START-PAUSE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN - e ECONOMY CYCLE WASH SECTION QUICK WASH END COTTON AND COL- OURED EXTRA RINSE...