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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET W ASHER-DR YER LPR 720 QUICK WASH RINSE HOLD HALF LOAD SPIN REDUCTION ON/OFF PROGRAMMES LPR 720 1200 AUTOWASH 132992180 GB 132992180.qxd 4/2/03 9:04 AM Pagina 1 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]
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2 Installation ● This appliance is heavy . Care should be taken when moving it. ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in inst[...]
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3 Contents F or the User Important Safety Information 2 Y our New W asher-Dryer 4 Description of the Appliance 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 The Control Panel 6 Operating sequence 7-1 1 W ashing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C 7 Load the laundry 7 Measure out the detergent 7 Measure out the fabric softener 7 Select the required options 7 Select th[...]
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4 Y our New W asher -Dryer Y our new machine meets all moder n requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water , ener gy and detergent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for . ● The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. ● The anti-[...]
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5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Drying indicator light 4 Drying time selector dial 5 “Option” buttons 6 “ON/OFF” button 7 “Mains-on” light 8 Programme selector dial 9 Door opening handle 10 Filter 1 1 Adjustable feet Deter gent dispenser dr a wer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Programme[...]
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6 The Contr ol Panel 6 HALF LO AD button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg). 7 Rinse Hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasi[...]
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7 3. Measur e out the fabric softener If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently . 4. Select the r equir ed option(s) Depress SPIN REDUCTION and/or QUICK W ASH and/or RINSE HOLD button, if required. 5. Select the r equir ed pr ogr amme T u[...]
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8 6. Star t the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply tap is turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button : the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating. [...]
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9 W ASHING 2 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS A T 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door . 2. Mea[...]
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10 DR YING 2.25 KG OF COTTON Y ou have for example just machine-washed and spun at 1200 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry . They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you want to iron as soon as they are dry . Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 2.25 kg (5 lb) each. [...]
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11 AUTODR YING 1.5 KG OF MIXED F ABRICS Y ou intend to wash and dry automatically 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of mixed fabrics which have to be ironed. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the laundr y Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door . 2. Measur e out the deter gent and fabric softener Pull out the dispenser d[...]
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W ashing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. W eigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g T ablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g T ea towel 70-120 g Linen hand towel 100-150 g T owelling hand tow[...]
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13 And in which f orm? Not only are there different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TR[...]
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14 W ashing Pr ogrammes Pr ogrammes for cotton and linen Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme Programme dial position Possible options Max. load F AST COLOUREDS WHITES WHITES WITH PREW ASH For heavy soiled cotton items (whites and coloureds). Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics, shirts, underwear , towels. White cotton, [...]
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15 W ashing Pr ogrammes Degree of soil and type of laundry Description W ash programme Programme dial position SYNTHETICS Possible options SHOR T SPIN WOOL W ASH DELICA TE W ASH Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear , coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non- shrin[...]
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16 Drying Pr ogrammes (*) The STORE DR Y drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. Degree of drying Drying time mins Spin speed Max. load Programme/ T ype of fabric Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing G Cotton and linen (towels, T -shirts, bathr[...]
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17 W ash Car e Symbols W ash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. W ASHING SYMBOL BLEACHING IRONING DR Y CLEANING TUMBLE DR YING[...]
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Cleaning the dr a w er recess Having removed the drawer , use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum. Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter [...]
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19 The dangers of fr eezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ● T urn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme. ● Disconnect the applian[...]
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20 Something Not W orking Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . IMPOR T ANT : if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to repair a fault caused by incorr[...]
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21 Symptom The door will not open ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet released. ● There is water in tub. The door can not be opened if water is present in the tub. The machine makes an unusual noise ● The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. Thi[...]
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22 Guarantee Conditions Standar d guar antee conditions W e, EHP , undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Prima appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour , materials or carr[...]
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23 Installation Instructions T echnical Specifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or co[...]
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Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you can find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air circulation [...]
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25 W ater inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Do not use previously used hoses for water connection. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . A minimum water pressure of 50 kPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe operation of[...]
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26 If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied. The drain hose must not be kinked. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to fl[...]
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27 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same[...]
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28 The required dimensions are given in the picture C. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood (2-Fig. B) supplied with the appliance. c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M 5x9 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door . T o align[...]
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29 Drill four fixing holes (see Fig. G) Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow . The reason for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fitted in front of the appliance feet. Fix the base firmly to the floor using four appropriate countersunk [...]
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