Caple WDI1212, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 WASHER DRYER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB ...

Page 2: ... washing system 3 2 Safety warnings 4 3 Installation instructions 6 4 Description of controls 9 5 Washing instructions 14 6 Drying instructions 19 7 Cleaning and maintenance 23 8 Troubleshooting 25 9 Control panel symbols 27 ...

Page 3: ...undry is washed and treated with utmost care The new washing system is so effective that normally dirty laundry can even be cleaned without a pre wash cycle Washing times have also been reduced Pre washing is only recommended for very dirty laundry Please read the operating instructions with care in order to take full advantage of all the features offered by this washer dryer Warning Please read a...

Page 4: ...ected to the electrical power supply by means of a plug it is necessary to install an isolation switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm The plug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform to the regulations in force Check that the voltage and frequency of the electrical power supply match the ratings on the name plate Avoid using adaptors or...

Page 5: ...cian Repairs may only be performed by qualified technicians Repairs performed by unqualified people may be hazardous for users Obsolete appliances must be rendered unusable make sure that the door cannot be closed to prevent children from getting trapped inside while playing and risking their lives and cut off the power cord after unplugging it The appliance must then be taken to a sorted waste co...

Page 6: ...e back of the washer dryer 3 To prevent water from entering the machine or people from touching live components with their fingers close the four holes left open by the screws with the supplied plastic plugs C Attention Do not turn the machine upside down and do not place it on its side Keep all the components used to block the drum assembly as they will be needed if you decide to move the applian...

Page 7: ...or higher pressures install a pressure reducer 2 Connect the cold water inlet hose light blue ring nut to the cold water tap with a gas thread taking care to screw it firmly into place in order to prevent leaks The water inlet hose must not be bent or crushed and must not be replaced or cut 3 If a hot water inlet is used inlet water temperature must not exceed 60 C and the hose with the red ring n...

Page 8: ...or extension leads that could cause overheating or burning If the socket does not correspond to the supplied plug replace the socket with one of a suitable type Attention The plug must be accessible after installation The appliance must be earthed Plug the machine into a socket fitted with an efficient earth connection The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property ...

Page 9: ...Time remaining shown on display LED D Spin speed shown on display LED E Drying time for delicates shown on display LED F Drying time for cottons shown on display LED G Display H Select spin speed button I Select programme and drying time button L Select programme and drying time button enabled LED M Options buttons N Options enabled LED s O Start Pause button P Start Pause button LED Q Select dela...

Page 10: ...chine C Time remaining shown on display LED Time remaining This LED indicates that the display is showing the total duration of the selected programme before the programme starts and the time remaining while the programme is running D Spin speed shown on display LED This LED indicates that the display is showing the maximum spin speed for the selected programme It stays on while spin speed is bein...

Page 11: ...d ends the washing programme with water in the tub To drain the water see the explanations shown in paragraph 5 13 from 600 rpm to the maximum speed indicated for the model for cotton and coloured programmes speed increases by 100 rpm starting from 600 rpm up to the maximum speed indicated for the model from 600 to 900 rpm for synthetics delicates and woollens programmes speed increases by 100 rpm...

Page 12: ...programmes is 600 rpm Economy cycle button Press this button for cottons programmes the machine will perform an extended wash at 35 C biological step thereby offering good washing performance combined with power saving The machine then continues the cycle at the selected temperature N B Press the economy cycle button to obtain a maximum washing temperature of 60 C Extra Rinse button In areas with ...

Page 13: ...ct after how many hours you want the selected washing drying programme to start The default value is 0 hours 0 minutes and each time the button is pressed it increases by 30 up to 12h and by 60 for the following 12 hours up to 24 hours R Select delayed start button LED The LED lights up while the delayed start time is being selected and remains on until the programme starts S Delayed start time sh...

Page 14: ...ips and sew on dangling buttons Modern detergents and correct washing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics However some stubborn stains such as grass fruit egg blood rust and biro should be pre treated before washing Depending on the type of fabric many stain removers can be found in the shops Stains should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they g...

Page 15: ... Programme Chart provided together with the manual and add detergent and any additives to the relative compartment before starting the programme Pour the pre wash powder detergent into the compartment marked 1 Pour main wash detergent into compartment 2 Machine accessories include a red insert A that can be placed inside compartment 2 to allow liquid detergent to be used The additives are automati...

Page 16: ...e that is in all programmes without prewash When compartment 2 is used for powder detergent the red insert A must be removed 5 8 SCALE REMOVERS Scale removers can be introduced into compartments 1 and 2 according to the manufacturer s indications First add the detergent and then the scale remover 5 9 SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE AND SELECTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME To switch on the machine and select p...

Page 17: ...tion of the main washing unvaried compared with that of a high temperature programme It is therefore possible to successfully wash normally dirty laundry at lower washing temperatures than the maximum temperatures shown on the fabric care labels 5 10 MODIFYING STARTING PARAMETERS 5 10 1 SPIN SPEED Press the select spin speed button the relative LED lights up and the display visualises the maximum ...

Page 18: ...ED flashes The programme can also be stopped by turning the programme temperature selection knob while the cycle is running 2 If you wish to change the washing programme simply select the new programme by turning the programme knob without pausing the machine first The new washing cycle will be performed starting from the beginning If the tub is already full of water the new programme will omit th...

Page 19: ...ensed inside the machine when it comes into contact with the cold water For this reason the water tap must be left open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned during drying cycles This machine allows wash only dry only and wash dry programmes to be set In the latter programmes the cycle shifts automatically from washing to drying without having to touch the controls to continue the cycle ...

Page 20: ...le for cotton and coloured garments both the delicate drying programme drying at 60 C and the intensive drying programme drying at 90 C are allowed If a wool washing programme is selected automatic drying is not possible after washing To wash and dry automatically a load of washing weighing no more than 2 5 kg of cotton or 1 5 kg of synthetics should be used Therefore if the load to wash and dry e...

Page 21: ...ct washing drying programmes knob to OFF 2 Turn the knob to the drying programme marked with 3 Select the spin speed with the select spin speed button as described in paragraph 5 10 1 and remember that the spin option is only possible for the intensive drying programme and for drying times ranging from 1h 30 to 2h 0 4 Select the drying time and programme intensive or delicate as described in parag...

Page 22: ...he select button 2 If you wish to stop the programme and remove the washing you should first allow the appliance to cool Set drying time to 20 minutes with the select button Start the machine as indicated in the following point and remove the washing at the end of the cycle 6 6 END OF DRYING PROGRAMME Same methods as indicated in paragraph 5 13 End of programme 6 7 PROGRAMME FINISHED BUZZER Same m...

Page 23: ... drum perform a few rinse cycles to eliminate acid residues as these may damage the machine Never use detergents containing solvents These may form vapours that may catch fire and explode 7 3 CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP Only clean the drain pump if it is obstructed by buttons hairpins and the like and the water cannot drain In this case proceed as follows 1 Remove the plug from the socket to disconnec...

Page 24: ...e the detergent tray pull it out as far as it will go lift it slightly and then pull fairly vigorously Remove the traps B there are two traps if the machine is not fitted with a cover for the bleach compartment and clean with hot water Put back the traps and remove any residues of detergent before putting the tray back 7 5 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER The machine is fitted with a filter for pro...

Page 25: ...aragraph 6 3 5 The water does not drain after final rinsing in delicates and woollens washing programmes This is envisaged by the washing programme if the no spin and stop with tub full option has been selected to prevent fabrics from creasing To drain the water proceed as described in the End of programme section paragraph 5 13 6 The machine fills with water and drains continuously Make sure the ...

Page 26: ...in substances that are difficult to dissolve in water Select the Rinse programme or brush the washing 15 The washing does not dry Check that the water tap is open the washing does not weight too much the drying time is suitable If the machine does not dry all the same call the Service Centre to remove fabric frays from the fan and drying ducts ERROR SIGNALS In the event of faults the machine will ...

Page 27: ...CONDITIONER HAND WASH NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT FULL TUB OPEN DOOR PRE WASH DELAY TIMER START PAUSE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN ECONOMY CYCLE WASH SECTION QUICK WASH END COTTON AND COLOURED EXTRA RINSE HEATING WOOL SPIN TIME REMAINING DRYING EASY IRON SINTHETICS AND DELICATES HALF LOAD ...