Amica AWE512L User manual

WASHING MACHINE

Please read this User Manual carefully before using the appliance!

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IO 00532/1

(01.2012)

AWE512L

CONTENTS

Basic Information........................................................................................3

Notes on Safety............................................................................................................4

Installing the Washing Machine........................................................................................6

Understanding the symbols on clothes labels..................................................................8

Description of control panel.............................................................................9

Using the appliance................................................................................11

Table of programmes..............................................................................12

Troubleshooting..................................................................................14

Maintenance and Cleaning..................................................................................15

Practical Hints on Washing..............................................................................16

Specification.................................................................................19

Service and Warranty.......................................................................................19

Technical Description................................................................................20

In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC and Polish legislation regarding

used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the

crossed-out waste container.

This marking means that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other

household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste

collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, inclu-

ding local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling

schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environ-

mental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropria-

te storage and processing of such goods.

BASIC INFORMATION

From today, washing will be easier than ever before. The Amica washing machine combines

exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions,

operating the washing machine will not be a problem.

Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this washing machine

were carefully tested. These tests may have resulted in some damp or traces of water being

left inside the machine.

We ask you to read the User Manual carefully before switching on the appliance. Following

the directions in this manual will protect you from any misuse.

Keep this User Manual and store it near at hand. The instructions should be followed carefully

to avoid any unfortunate accidents.

Important!

This washing machine is intended for purely domestic use to wash textiles and clothes

which are designed to be machine washed in a detergent bath.

Before plugging the washing machine into the mains, remove the safety packaging and

ensure the machine is level.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation

of the appliance.

Use

lThe machine should only be used after the instructions below have been read carefully.

lNever use the machine outdoors or anywhere the temperature may fall below freezing.

lThe machine should not be operated by children or anyone who has not read the instruc-

tions.

Important! Temperatures below 0°C can damage the washing machine! In the event of the

machine being stored or transported in sub-zero temperatures, it should be left to acclimatise

in a temperature above zero for 8 hours before being used.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the follo-

wing European directives:

lLow Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC,

lElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EEC

lErP 2009/125/EEC

and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of com-

pliance made available to market regulators.

Use only those cleaning and purifying agents which are designed for

automatic washing machines, particularly on the COTTON 90°C setting.

Do not use any agents containing solvents, as these may damage certain

parts of the machine, or cause them to emit poisonous gases. There is

also a risk of ignition and explosion.

Ensure no unwanted objects are allowed inside the machine. Completely

empty all pockets in clothing to be washed and fasten buttons and zips.

Place small, loose objects in a washing bag, or inside a pillow case, as

they may be destroyed or else damage the drum or internal tank. Do not

exceed the recommended maximum load of washing.

NOTES ON SAFETY

lCleaning agents

lLoading the

Machine

lControl Panel

lTransport

lData Plate

Unplug the machine before preparing the machine for transport. Do not

transport the washing machine if drum locking bolts are not in place. See

the chapter INSTALLING THE MACHINE (page 6). Keep the machine in

a vertical position when transporting.

On the upper back part of the casing is the data plate indicating basic

information about the washing machine.

The window and door of your washing machine are hot during operation.

Do not allow children in the vicinity of the appliance.

Protect the control panel from water spillage.

Do not put washed clothes on top of the machine!

lBurns

Checking stability

Once the washing machine is in position and levelled, it must be checked to ensure it is

standing stably on all four legs.

This is checked by pressing down each corner in turn and seeing if the machine moves.

Safe, long-term and reliable operation of the washing machine depends on it being correctly

positioned and level.

Important! Before switching the machine on wait 3 hours, level it out and remove

the drum locking bolts.

Important! Incorrect levelling, particularly instability, may cause the washing machine

to move around while operating.

NOTES ON SAFETY

Withdrawal from Use

To ensure safety, the washing machine must be rendered unsuitable for use once it is worn

out. First unplug it and then cut off the power lead. Scrap the machine in line with local rubbish

and waste disposal legislation.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or

sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless

under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons

responsible for their safety.

Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.

INSTALLING THE MACHINE

I. Remove the transport protection (keep the blocking bolts for future use, e.g. when

moving house).

lUnscrew the 4 blocking bolts with a

spanner.

lRemove the rubber and plastic

transport brackets from the sockets

along with the washers and bolts.

The safety devices MUST be removed before the washing

machine is used!

lStop up the holes with the stoppers

included in the bag of accessories.

lDo not place the washing machine on a carpet!

lThe oor surface should not be either concave or sloping!

lAttention should be paid to the shape of the surface of the oor, so that the

entire weight of the appliance rests on its legs (not its body)!

II. Positioning and levelling the machine

lPlace the washing machine on a solid, even surface.

lLoosen the nuts (1) with a spanner.

lScrew the nuts (1) back in with a spanner.

lLevel the machine by adjusting the legs (2).

After positioning and levelling the machine,

check that it is stable by pressing down each

corner and ensuring it does not move!

The outlet hose is at the back of the

machine. Fix the outlet hose so that it

does not move while the machine is

in operation (use the elbow as shown

below). Do not place the hose too deep

into the outlet pipe!

max 100 cm

min 60 cm

III. Connecting the water supply

IV. Water outow

V. Connecting the electric power supply

A supply hose with seals is inside the drum of the machine.

lOnly plug the machine into a properly installed socket with an

earth pin!

lDo not connect to an adaptor or an extension cord!

lIn the event of the power lead being damaged, it must be re-

placed by an authorised technician.

lThe electrical system to which the appliance is to be connec-

ted must be protected with a 10 A fuse.

INSTALLING THE MACHINE

Water pressure min 0.1 MPa(1 bar), max 0.8 MPa (8 bar).

Supply the machine with cold water

lafter connecting, make sure the hose is not twisted

lafter connecting the hose and the valve, check they are sealed tight

lregularly check the condition of the supply hose.

Use the new hoses sup-

plied with the machine.

Do not re-use hoses.

lThe appliance’s mains connection (the socket of the electrical

system) should be in a visible and accessible place!

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Always pay attention to the symbols on garments’ labels

when choosing a washing setting.

I. Washing

II. Chemical cleaning

III. Spin dryer

boiling

temp. 900

normal

temp 600C

normal

temp 400C

DO NOT

wash!

delicate handwash

all

solvents

all

except TRI

petrol

only

DO NOT

dry clean!

normal low high DO NOT

dry!

IV. Ironing

1100C1500C 2000CDO NOT

iron!

UNDERSTANDING THE SYMBOLS ON CLOTHES LABELS

Detergent Drawer

Drum

Control panel

Door handle

Pump lter

cover

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL

1. Programme selector knob

Choose the appropriate wash programme as required, depending on the degree of dirt,

and type and amount of laundry loaded, which ensures better results and more effective

washing. Once the cleaning programme is started, turning the programme selector knob to

another position it does not change the previously selected programme.

2. Spin Speed Button

Press this button to set the spin speed when water is being pumped out of the washing

machine. Press the button to change the setting.

3. Function selection button

Press Function selection button to activate Extra Rinse or Easy Iron functions or both of

these functions at the same time. Activation of function is indicated by a LED lighting up

next to the function name.

Caution: Extra Rinse and Easy Iron functions are not available for all programs (see table

of washing programs). Some functions cannot be selected at the same time.

Extra Rinse function is especially useful when washing underwear and also clothes for

people with sensitive skin. Selecting this function causes increased water consumption

during rinse cycle.

Easy Iron function reduces wrinkles. Once the Rinse ends the washing machine holds

laundry in water. This is indicated by a single beep and „easy iron” and „rinse” indicators

blink simultaneously. The door remains locked.

Then press the START / PAUSE button to begin water discharge and spinning.

4. Wash mode button - Eco / Intensive

Press Wash mode button to activate Eco or Intensive functions. Activation of a mode is

indicated by a LED lighting up next to the mode name. Caution: Eco and Intensive mode

are not available for all programs (see table of washing programs). The modes cannot be

selected at the same time. Eco mode shortens the washing time and reduces the general

number of rinsing cycles by one.

12 3 4 5 6

5. Prewash

The Pre-wash function extends the wash cycle by approximately 20 minutes. The laun-

dry is prewashed at 30°C before the main wash cycle begins. Activation of the Pre-wash

function will allow you to achieve excellent washing results without the need to soak the

laundry. Pre-wash is recommended when washing heavily soiled laundry.

Caution: Pour suitable detergent to detergent drawer marked with symbol befo-

re the Pre-wash function is activated.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL

This mode is useful in the case of washing lightly soiled clothes. It helps save energy

and water. Reducing the amount of detergent is also recommended. Intensive mode is

useful when washing heavily soiled clothes. Washing time is increased in order to improve

washing effects.

4 + 5 Child lock function

This function locks function buttons to prevent settings being changed or operation inter-

rupted by children. To set Child Lock during wash cycle, simultaneously press and hold

(Wash mode) and (Pre-wash) buttons for approximately 3 seconds. To release Child

Lock during the cycle, hold the same buttons down once more for around 3 seconds. Child

Lock will be automatically released after the washing cycle is completed.

Caution: Activating the Child Lock function is not indicated on the control panel.

6. START/PAUSE button

The [Start/Pause] button is used to start and pause the appliance. When the washing ma-

chine operates, START / PAUSE pilot light is on. When the appliance is in PAUSE mode,

START / PAUSE indicator is off, but Wash, Rinse or Spin indicators are on.

Caution: During washing machine operation, appropriate LEDs (Wash, Rinse, Spin)

indicate the current phase of the wash programme. In PAUSE mode, the LEDs do not ash

and are lit up continuously.

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