User manual CANDY CM1 126

[. . . ] When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the porthole lock is rendered inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance. On delivery check that there is the following with the appliance: ­ Instruction manual ­ Certificate of guarantee ­ Caps ­ Inlet hose ­ Liquid detergent or liquid beach compartment (container) and check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent (see Customer Service) A) Pull out the plug B) Turn off the tap C) Candy equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains supply is earthed, and if it is not, seek assistance from a qualified person. cE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC , 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments. [. . . ] WOLLENS ­ after the final rinse the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload and the button indicator blinking. When you are ready to unload, press the "Crease Guard" button, this will drain and spin ready for emptying. If you do not want to spin the clothes and activate drain only: The programme end time/delay start options can be used if you want the washing to be ready at a later time (but within 24 hours). To ensure the best performance for your wash, this function is always activated on the Delicates and Woollens programs. The indicator light buttons will light when specific options are selected. By pressing this button, which can only be activated in the Cotton cycles, the sensors in the new Activa system come into operation. They affect both the selected temperature, keeping it at a constant level throughout the wash cycle, and the mechanical function of the drum. When the detergent enters the garments, the drum rotates in such a way that the detergent is distributed in a uniform manner; during the wash and rinse procedures, however, the speed increases in order to maximise the cleaning action. Thanks to this special system, the efficiency of the wash procedure is improved WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN THE LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM. On selecting the wash programme the display will inform you of the maximum spin speed permitted for that programme. by repeatedly pressing the select spin button the speed will decrease by increments of 100 rpm. SPECIAL "FAST SPIN" PROGRAMME Programme "FAST SPIN" carries out a maximum spin (which can be reduced by using the correct button). The washing machine is fitted with a self adjusting water level system. This system enables the machine to use the amount of water needed to wash and rinse the laundry in relation to the particular load. This results in a reduction of the water and electricity used, without in any way compromising the washing and rinsing performance. In fact the amount of water and electricity used will always be appropriate for the clothes load. The "Mix & Wash" programme has a temperature of 40°C and alternate dynamic phases (the basket that turns) to static phases (fabrics in soak in phase of rest) with a duration programme that almost reaching the 3 hours. important: · The first washing of new coloureds fabrics must be done separately; · In every case, never mix NON-FAST COLOUREDS fabrics. ­ It is recommended you wash only items which are washable with water and detergent and not dry-clean items. ­ If you need to wash rugs, bedspreads or other heavy items, it is best not to spin them. ­ Sort the laundry according to fabric type, degree of soiling and wash temperature: follow the labelling in the garments. Delicates and wool 40 ­ Items labelled with the following symbols are not suitable for machine washing: Dry clean P For very delicate items, such as net curtains, underwear, tights etc. [. . . ] If the problem with the machine persists after completing all the recommended checks, please dial the GIAS Service number on the rear cover of this manual. For the cost of a telephone call, you will be connected directly to GIAS. It is important you tell the GIAS advisor your product's model number and serial number, which you will find on the rating label (16 characters, beginning with the number 3), found on the front of the washing machine (door area). After removing the machine from the packaging, proceed as follows: On the back of the machine 1) Unscrew the central screw (A); unscrew the 4 lateral screws (B) and remove the cross piece (C). [. . . ]