The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance. 11 Care and maintenance Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washer-dryer and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the washer-dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. Cleaning the washer-dryer 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. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently. Cleaning the pump The washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. 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. To access the pre-chamber: 1. using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washer-dryer (see figure); Caring for the door and drum of your appliance 2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal; Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. 3. clean the inside thoroughly; 4. screw the lid back on; 5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance. Checking the water inlet hose Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open. ! Never use second-hand hoses. 12 Troubleshooting 0inDesiT Your washer-dryer could fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”) sure that the problem cannot be not solved easily using the following list. make Problem: The Washer-dryer does not switch on. The wash cycle does not start. The washing machine does not take in water ("H2O" will flash on the display). The Washer-dryer continuously takes in and drains water. The Washer-dryer does not drain or spin. The Washer-dryer vibrates a lot during the spin cycle. The Washer-dryer leaks. The "Functions" indicator lights and the "start/pause" indicator light flash, while one of the "phase in progress" indicator lights and the "door locked" indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. There is too much foam. The washer-dryer does not dry. Possible causes / Solutions: The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. There is no power in the house. The Washer-dryer door is not closed properly. The ON/OFF button has not been pressed. The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. The water tap has not been opened. A delayed start has been set. The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. The hose is bent. The water tap has not been opened. There is no water supply in the house. The pressure is too low. The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see "Installation"). The free end of the hose is under water (see "Installation"). The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and contact the Assistance Service. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating to water drainage, causing the Washer-dryer to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and help to avoid this inconvenience. • The wash cycle does not include draining: some wash cycles require the drain phase to be started manually. • The drain hose is bent (see "Installation"). • The drainage duct is clogged. • The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see "Installation"). • The Washer-dryer is not level (see "Installation"). • The Washer-dryer is trapped between cabinets and walls (see "Installation"). • The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see "Installation"). • The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for cleaning instructions, see "Care and maintenance"). • The drain hose is not fixed properly (see "Installation"). • Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service. The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the...