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    Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby R oad • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : service@cda.eu W : www .cda.eu ci325 Integrated W ashing Machine Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance[...]

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    2 Important This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended, i.e. domestic use . Any other use could be dangerous and may lead to premature failure of the appliance. The CD A Group L td cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that CD A reserve t[...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN A CCORD ANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority dierentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household applianc[...]

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    4 Safety W arnings • If the plug or cord is damaged, do not connect the appliance to the mains power supply . If the cord is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer or appointed service agent in order to avoid a hazard. • T o remove the plug from the socket, pull on the body of the plug, not the cable. • Do not plug the appliance in[...]

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    5 W arnings T o avoid the risk of fire, electric shocks, injury or damage when using your washing machine, please take the following precautions: • Please read all the instructions before using the washing machine. • Do not wash items that have previously been cleaned, washed, soaked or treated with petrol, solvents for dry cleaning, other in?[...]

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    6 R ecommendations • R esidues of detergent or softener left in the detergent drawer for long periods will dry and stick to the detergent drawer . T o prevent this put the detergent and softener into the detergent drawer just before washing. • It is recommended that the pre-wash programme should only be used for very dirty clothes. • Do not e[...]

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    7 Before First Use When your washing machine has been correctly installed, we recommend that you pre-clean the machine. This is to check that the installation, the connections and the drainage are all correct, and to thoroughly clean the inside of the washing machine before any wash programmes are run. Prior to pre-cleaning you should ensure the tr[...]

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    8 • Fasten all zips and buttons. • T urn garments, such as knitted fabrics, inside out. • Before placing the clothes in the drum, make sure all the pockets are empty . Any small objects may block the drain pump. • W e recommend loading the washing machine to its full capacity for best water and energy eciency . • Whenever possible, we [...]

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    9 Detergents and Additives Y our washing machine’ s detergent dispenser has three sections as shown in figure 1. Add the required amount of detergent and fabric softener into the specific sections of the detergent dispenser before starting the wash programme. Note : Compartment 1 (Prewash) is only used with the “Intensive +” programme. The [...]

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    10 the remainder to the main detergent section. Do not ex ceed the “MAX” level in the fabric softener section and ensure that concentrated fabric softeners are diluted before use for best washing results. R emember that the amount of detergent to be used will always depend on: • The amount of clothes to be washed. • How heavily the clothes [...]

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    11 Control P anel C B D A E F G H I A Programme Selector B Display C Spin Speed Selection D W ash T emperature E Delay Timer Button F Extra Rinse Button G Intensive Button H Rinse Hold Button I Start / P ause Button g. 2[...]

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    12 S tarting a W ash Programme • T urn the “Programme Selector” knob to the required programme . • Select the required spin speed using the “Speed Speed” button. • Select the wash temperature using the “W ash T emperature” button. • Select any required extra options, as detailed below . • Press the “Start / P ause” button.[...]

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    13 W ash temperature selection Each selected programme has its own preset wash temperature, as shown in the programme listing below . If you press the “W ash T emperature” button the currently set temperature will show on the display . Y ou can change the wash temperature if required by pressing the “W ash T emperature” button a number of t[...]

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    14 • Once the required time delay is shown on the display , the washing machine will set after appro ximately three seconds delay . Extra rinse This function adds up to 3 extra rinse cycles to the programme, which is ideal for large loads and garments belonging to people with sensitive skin. Please note: this function will increase the water cons[...]

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    15 Start / P ause Press the “Start / P ause” button to start the selected wash programme running, the indicator light stays on. If this is pressed again while the machine is running a programme the washer will pause and the indicator light will flash. K ey lock The lock function ensures that the programme will not be aected if any buttons a[...]

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    16 W ash T emperature Options Preset Spin Speed Delay Intense Rinse Hold Index Programme Cold 15 20 30 40 50 60 90 A Prewash ** A A A A P A A A 1000 A A A A B * Cotton A A A A P A A A 1000 A A A A C Synthetics A A A A P A A 1000 A A A A D W ool / Handwash P A A A A 600 A E Delicate P A A A A 600 A Drum Clean P 1000 Spin 1000 Rinse 1000 A A F Rapid [...]

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    17 Index Programme Detergent Compart. Max. Spin Load Capacity (kg) Programme Time Type of L aundry A Prewash ** 1 & 2 6 2:04 Heavily soiled cotton and linens B Cotton 2 6 2:49 Cotton and linens C Synthetics 2 3 1:00 Synthetic textiles D W ool / Handwash 2 1 0:45 Machine washable woollens E Delicate 2 1 0:45 Silk, lace and other delicates Drum C[...]

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    18 Index Programme Max Load (kg) T emp. (°C) Energy Consumption (kWh) W ater Consumption (Litre) W ashing Time Spin Drying Performance B Cotton 6 60 0 .808 5 7. 7 3:00 53% B Cotton 3 60 0 .811 45. 0 3:00 - B Cotton 3 40 0.6 0 2 43.5 2:49 - EN60456 T esting Details Energy label program settings: 1. “Cotton+ 40°C+Intense Max speed” 2. “Cotton[...]

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    19 Index Programme Max Load (kg) T emp. (°C) Energy Consumption (kWh) W ater Consumption (Litre) W ashing Time Spin Drying Performance B Cotton 6 60 0 .808 5 7. 7 3:00 53% B Cotton 3 60 0 .811 45. 0 3:00 - B Cotton 3 40 0.6 0 2 43.5 2:49 - Choice of Detergent Notes: The delayed start option is not recommended when using liquid detergent. R efer to[...]

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    20 Care and Maintenance Before beginning any care or maintenance you should always disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply , and also turn o the water supply . If a programme has been run recently , wait for the water in the appliance to cool down to prevent risk of scalding. W ater inlet lters There are filters on the tap side [...]

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    21 Pump Filter The pump filter system prevents ingress of lint or foreign objects into the drain pump, reducing the risk of damage. The pump filter should be cleaned regularly , every two to three months at least. T o avoid injury , do not carry out this operation when the wash water is at a temperature over 30ºC T o clean the lter: • Open [...]

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    22 g. 5 Detergent Drawer Detergents may cause residue build up in the detergent drawer and the drawer housing over time. The drawer should be cleaned regularly to remove these residues. T o remove the drawer: • Pull the drawer out until it stops. • T o remove the drawer , press down on the blue syphon lid inside the drawer and remove from th[...]

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    23 Cleaning the W ashing Machine Exterior The exterior of the washing machine should be cleaned with warm soapy water or a gentle cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning products or solvents. It should then be dried thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please note - wipe any detergent spills immediately to minimise the risk of damage to the washing m[...]

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    24 Practical Information Alcoholic beverages: The stain should first be washed with cold water , then wiped with glycerine and water and be rinsed with water mix ed with vinegar . Shoe Polish: The stain should be slightly scratched without ruining the cloth, rubbed with detergent and rinsed. In case it is not eliminated, it should be rubbed with 1[...]

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    25 Blood stain: Soak the item in cold water for 30 minutes. If the stain still does not disappear , soak in a mixture of water and ammonia (3 table-spoons of ammonia in 4 litres of water) for 30 minutes. Cream, ice-cream and milk: Soak the item in cold water and rub the stained area with detergent. If the stain has still not disappeared, apply dilu[...]

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    26 Failure Code Probable failure The process to be done Err1 The door is not shut properly . Shut the door properly so that you hear the click then press the “Start / P ause” button. If the error persists, unplug the machine, close the water tap and contact CD A Customer Care. Err2 Drainage error , water not emptied within 6 minutes. Clean the [...]

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    27 T roubleshooting All repairs which must be done on the machine should only be performed by authorised service agents. When a repairs is required for your machine or you are unable to eliminate the failure with the help of the information given below: • Unplug the machine. • Close the water tap. • Contact CD A Customer Care. Fault Probable [...]

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    28 Fault Probable cause Methods of elimination The machine does not drain water . The drain hose is obstructed or bent. Check the drain hose. The pump filter is obstructed. Clean the pump filter . The drain hose is above 100cm. Install drain hose at specified height of 80-100cm. The machine is vibrating. Not all transit bolts have been removed. [...]

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    29 Installation T ransit bolts, located at the rear of the appliance, must be removed prior to using the appliance to prevent damage. • R emove the back cover from the machine. • L oosen the transit bolts (T1, T2, T3 & T4 in fig. 6) using a suitable spanner by turning them anti-clockwise and then remove them. • R emove the plastic spacer[...]

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    30 installed on a flat, non-slippery and solid surface. The machine must be positioned on a solid support, such as the bare floor or a well-fitting riser , ensuring the machine is unable to fall when subjected to the typical vibrations generated by a washing machine. Levelling T o reduce the noise from the washing machine and to prevent unnecess[...]

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    31 Fitting the Furniture Door The machine is supplied with a fitting template that aligns with the top of the fascia door and has arrows cut out of it that point toward the door top. NO TE: If this template is aligned with the top of the décor door , the resultant position will align the décor door top with the top of the machine fascia. The req[...]

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    32 Connecting to the Mains W ater Supply • Fit the seal included in the hose packing at the end of the water inlet hose on the tap side. • Connect the water inlet hose to a 3/4” BSP water tap. Then securely tighten the connecting nut by hand. • After connections are completed, check there are no leaks from the connection joints by turning o[...]

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    33 The drain hose must be securely fastened to the outlet to prevent any risk of the drain hose becoming detached and causing ooding. Once the appliance is connected to the water supply and the drain connection, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not folded, twisted, crushed or elongated by stretching when moving the appliance into [...]

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    34 How to connect an alternative plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut o and disposed of safely to prevent the risk of electric shock. A suitable alternative plug of at least 13 Amp rating to BS 1363 should be used. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond[...]

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    35 International W ashing Symbols W ash up to 90 °C W ash up to 60 °C Wash up to 30 °C Do not wash in a washing machine W ashing temparatur e Do not wash in a washing machine Lukewarm iron Medium hot iron Hot iron Do not iron Do not tumble dry Hang to dry Drip dry Dry flat Do not bleach Handy to bleach All of these are dry cleaning symbols. The[...]

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    36 NO TES[...]

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    37 NO TES[...]

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    38 NO TES[...]

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    39 E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only . CD A reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice. • • • * ** *** Program du ra on, energy consu mp on and water consump on values may va ry according to wa sh load weight and type, selected e xtra func ons, tap w ater and a mbi[...]

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    Please contact our Customer Care Department for Service on the details below . Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby R oad • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : service@cda.eu W : www .cda.eu[...]