Candy Aqua 100 F Manual

							Washing machine                          Instructions for use 
						

							Contents PageIntroduction 2
General delivery notes 4
Safety notes 4
Quick start5
Description of controls 6
Programme Table 12
Programme selector 14
Detergent drawer  17
Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use 18
Useful advice for the user 20
The main wash 21
Cleaning and routine maintenance 23
Investigating malfunctions 25
Technical data 27
Setting up +  installation28BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE MAKE SURE
IT IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND THAT THE TRANSIT
SCREWS ARE REMOVED AS SHOWN IN PAGE 28.
IntroductionPlease read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the
washing machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.Note: this machine is solely for domestic use. 
Notes on disposalAll packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of
the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.Your supplier or local council will be able to give you
details of current means of disposal. Valuable materials can be salvaged from an old appliance via scrap reprocessing.Note: pull out the mains plug from any old appliance.
Cut the power cable and dispose of it, together with the
plug.When disposing of an old washing machine, please ensure that the door lock is rendered
inoperable to prevent children shutting themselves in the appliance.
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							M) N.B!
If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation holes on the
base of the appliance are not obstructed.
N)  If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, turn off the tap and do
not tamper with the appliance.
Consult only the Authorised Technical Support Service for possible repair and ask them to 
use original spare parts.
Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.
O)  If the appliance’s power cable should ever need replacing, consult the Authorised 
Technical Support Service  
Quick start
Washing-  Open the door by using the handle “A” (Fig. 1, page 6)
-  Select laundry and put it in the machine
-  Close the door
-  Put detergent in the compartments as indicated in the programme guide in this instruction
manual
- Select programme
-  Wait that a “SPIN” indicator light will go on.
Press additional function buttons (if required)
-  Press the “Start/Pause” button (page 7)
-  After few seconds the appliance starts working.After washing
-     All the wash stage indicator lights will illuminate. 
-     Wait for the door lock to be released 
(about 2 minutes after the programme has finished).
The “Door Security” indicator light will go out.
-  Switch off the washing machine by turning the 
selector to “OFF” position.
-     Open the door and remove the laundry.Ensure that the machine is correctly installed in line with the instructions found on page 28.
General delivery notes
Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:
-   Instruction manual
-   Certificate of guarantee
-   Inlet hose
Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised
Technical Support Service agent.
Safety notes.
Note:
for cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine.A) Pull out the plug
B) Turn off the tap
C) Candyequips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains supply is earthed,
and if it is not, seek assistance from a qualified person.
D)  Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp. Do not use the appliance
with bare feet.
E)  The use of adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions is not recommended.
Note:water temperature can reach 90°C during the wash cycle.
F)  Check there is no water left in the drum before opening the door.
G) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
H) Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.
I)  The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...)
L)  When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls or by the detergent drawer.
When in transit never rest the door against the trolley or transport the appliance without
the polystyrene base.
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Description of controls
Door handle A
Door Security indicator light B
Start/Pause button  C
Sensitive Care button D
Cold wash button E
Delay Start button F
Spin Speed button  G
Spin speed indicator light H
Wash stage indicator lights I
Buttons indicator lights M
Programme selector with OFF position N
Detergent drawer P
Door handlePress the finger-bar inside the door handle to open the door.
A
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DOOR SECURITY indicator light The “Door Security” indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON.
When "Start/Pause" is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash
momentarily and then illuminate. 
If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash.
Aspecial safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle.
Wait for 2 minutes after the wash cycle has finished and the “Door Security” light has gone out
before opening the door. At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector to "OFF" .
B
NOTE: When the Start/Pause button has been pressed,
the appliance can take few seconds before it starts
working.START/PAUSE button After selecting a programme wait that a  “Spin” indicator
light is illuminate before pressing the START button.Press to start the selected cycle (according to the selected cycle one wash stage indicator
lights will illuminate).
Changing the settings after the programmes has started (PAUSE)
The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the
“START/PAUSE” button for about 4 seconds.
When the machine is in the paused mode, a “wash stage” indicator light and option buttons
will flash.
To restart the programme press the START button once again.
If you wish to add or remove items during washing, wait 2 minutes until the safety device
unlocks the door.
When you have carried out the manoeuvre, close the door, press "Start/Pause" button and
the appliance will continue working where it left off.
CANCELLING THE PROGRAMME
To cancel the programme, set the selector to the OFFposition.
Select a different programme.
Re-set the programme selector to the OFFposition.
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COLD WASH button  By pressing this button it is possible to transform every programme into a cold washing one,
without modifying other characteristics (water level, times, rythmes, etc...).
Curtains, small carpets, man made delicate fabrics, non coulor fast garments can be safely
washed thanks to this new device.
D
The option buttons should be selected before pressing
the Start/Pause button.
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“SENSITIVE CARE” button By pressing this button you can activate a special new wash cycle in the Cotton and Mixed
Fabrics programs, thanks to the new Sensor System. This option treats with care the fibres of
garments and the delicate skin of those who wear them.
The load is washed in a much larger quantity of water and this, together with the new combined
action of the drum rotation cycles, where water is filled and emptied, will give you garments which
have been cleaned and rinsed to perfection. The amount of water in the wash is increased so that
the detergent dissolves perfectly, ensuring an efficient cleaning action. The amount of water is also
increased during the rinse procedure so as to remove all traces of detergent from the fibres. This
function has been specifically designed for people with delicate and sensitive skin, for whom even
a very small amount of detergent can cause irritation or allergy.
You are advised to also use this function for children’s clothing and for delicate fabrics in general,
or when washing garments made of towelling, where the fibres tend to absorb a greater quantity of
detergent. To ensure the best performance for your wash, this function is always activated on the
Delicates and Woollens/Silk programs.
E
DELAY START button   Appliance start time can be set with this button, delaying the start by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Proceed as follows to set a delayed start:
Select a programme (Wait that a “Spin” indicator light will go on).
Press "Delay Start" button (each time the button is pressed the start will be delayed by 3, 6
or 9 hours respectively and the corresponding light will blink).
Press "Start/Pause" to commence the Delay Start operation (the indicator light associated
with the selected Delay Start time stops blinking and remains ON).
At the end of the required time delay the programme will start.
To cancel the Delay Start function :
press the "Delay Start" button until the indicator lights will be off and the programme can be
started manually using the "Start/Pause" button or switch off the appliance by turning the
programme selector to "OFF" position.
F
Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while
the machine is operating, a special memory stores the
selected programme and, when the power is restored, it
continues where it left off.SPIN SPEED button According to the selected cycle automatically will shows if the programme’s spin is maximum
(MAX), intermediate (MED) or zero  (       ). By pressing this button, it’s possible to reduce or cancel
the spin speed shown.
To reactivate the spin cycle press the button until you reach the spin speed you would like to set.
To prevent damage to the fabrics, it is not possible to increase the speed over that which is
automatically suitable during the selection of the program.
It is possible to modify the spin speed without to pausing the machine.Note: 
The machine is fitted with a special electronic device, which
prevents the spin cycle should the load be unbalanced.
This reduces the noise and vibration in the machine and so
prolongs the life of your machine.
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							PROGRAMME selector with OFF position  
ROTATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
WHEN THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR IS TURNED A SPIN
INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL GO
ON.
N.B. TO SWITCH OFF THE
MACHINE, TURN THE
PROGRAMME SELECTOR TO
THE OFF POSITION.Press the "Start/Pause" button  to start the selected cycle.
Once a programme is selected the programme selector remains stationary on the selected
programme till cycle ends.
Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to "OFF".Note:
The programme selector must be returned to the OFF position
at the end of each cycle or when starting a subsequent wash
cycle prior to the next programme being selected and started.
N
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Spin speed indicator light When you set a program, the maximum possible spin speed will be automatically shown by
the relevant indicator light. 
Choosing a smaller spin speed by the appropriate button, the relevant indicator light will go on.
H
WASH STAGE indicator lights 
= main wash
= rinse
= spin
I
Buttons indicator light These light up when the relevant buttons are pressed.
If an option is selected that is not compatible with the selected programme then the light on
the button first flashes and then goes off. 
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TEMP.°C90°
60°
50°
40°
30°
50°
40°
30°
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40°
30°
30°
30°
40°
30°
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3,5
3,5
3,5
3,5
3,5 2
2
2-
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1,5 1
1
3,5 2
2
T ABLE OF PROGRAMMES
Resistant fabrics
Cotton, linen
Cotton, mixed resistant
Cotton, mixedMixed fabrics and syntheticsSynthetics (nylon, 
perlon), mixed cotton
Mixed, delicate synthetics
Specials
Very delicate fabricsFast programmes
CHARGE
DETERGENT
Please read these notes
When washing heavily soiled laundry it is recommended the load is reduce\
d to 3 kg maximum.
* Programmes according to CENELEC EN 60456.
The 32 minute rapid programme can also be used as a prewash cycle in the case of
heavily soiled garments, before selecting the main wash programme.
PROGRAMME SELECTOR ON:
PROGRAM FOR:
Whites 
Whites 
Fast coloureds 
Fast coloureds 
Non fast coloureds
Fast coloureds 
Non fast coloureds
Shirts
Rinse
Fast spin
Drain only Delicates
“MACHINE
WA SHABLE”
woollens
Hand wash
Mixed fabrics
Resistant or Mixed fabrics
Resistant or Mixed fabrics WEIGHT
MAXkg 
						

							1415
WOOLMARK PROGRAMME
Aprogramme dedicated to washing fabrics labelled with the woolmark .
The cycle comprises of alternate periods of activity and pauses. The
programme has a maximum temperature of 30° and concludes with 3
rinses and a short spin.
SPECIAL “HAND WASH”
This washing machine also has a gentle Hand Wash programme cycle.
This programme allows a complete washing cycle for garments specified
as “Hand Wash only” on the fabric care label. The programme has a
temperature of 30°C and concludes with 3 rinses and a slow spin.
SPORTS 
Candyhas given sports items their own wash care programme.
The washing machine has a unique Sportswear programme. It is specially
designed to wash mixed sportswear fabrics that cannot be washed on
hotter programmes and is designed to remove the soil and staining created
by participation in sports activities. This programme washes at a cool 30°C,
rinses and spins slowly for the best care of your heavily soiled, delicate
garments.
DAILY WASH 40°C – FAST 44’
Acomplete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in
approximately 44 minutes:
- a maximum load of 2 kg;
- lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics)
We recommend, with this programme, a 30% detergent loading dose
(compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste.
DAILY WASH 30°C – FAST 32’
Acomplete washing cycle (wash, rinse and spin), able to wash in
approximately 32 minutes:
- a maximum load of 2 kg;
- lightly soiled fabrics (cotton and mixed fabrics)
We recommend, with this programme, a 20% detergent loading dose
(compared to the normal one), in order to avoid detergent waste.
Programme selectorFor the various types of fabrics and various degrees of dirt
the washing machine has different programme bands
according to: wash cycle, temperature and lenght of cycle
(see table of washing cycle programmes).
RESISTANTS FABRICS
The programmes have been designed for a maximum wash and the
rinses, with spin intervals, ensure perfect rinsing. 
The final spin gives more efficient removal of water.
MIXED AND SYNTHETIC FABRICS
The main wash and the rinse gives best results thanks to the rotation
rhythms of the drum and to the water levels.
Agentle spin will mean that the fabrics become less creased.
SPECIAL “RINSE” PROGRAMME
This programme carries out three rinses with a intermediate spin
(which can be excluded by using the correct button). It can be used for
rinsing any type of fabric, eg. use after hand-washing.
SPECIAL “SPIN” PROGRAMME
Programme “SPIN” carries out a maximum spin (which can be reduced by
using the correct button).
DRAIN ONLY
This programme drains out the water.
SPECIAL DELICATE FIBRES 
This is a new wash cycle which alternates washing and soaking and is
particularly recommended for very delicate fabrics. 
The wash cycle and rinses are carried out with high water levels to ensure
best results.
CARICO
MAX
kg5
5
5
5
2
2
TEMP.
°CFino a: 90°
Fino a: 60°
Fino a: 40°
Fino a: 40°
Fino a: 50°
Fino a: 40°
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TABELLA PROGRAMMI
PROGRAMMA PER:Tessuti r
esistenti
otone, lino, canapaotone, misti resistenti
Cotone, mistiTessuti r
esistenti
suti misti e sinteticiMisti resistentiTessuti delica
ti
❙C SELEZIONE PUNTATORE
MANOPOLA PROGRAMMI
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Cotone resistente - 
90
Colorato - 
60
Delicato - 
40
AA 40°C - 
40
Sintetici - 
50
Acrilici - 
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							Detergent drawer
The detergent drawer is split into 2 compartments:
-the compartment labelled "I"is for main wash detergent.
-the compartment labelled " " is for special additives,
fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc;NOTE: 
Some Detergents are Difficult to
utilise. Ensure to use an in drum
dispenser if recommended by
the detergent Manufacturer.
Note: only put liquid products in the compartment
labelled “     ”. 
P
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Auto half loadThe 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 washing machine automatically ensures excellent washing results at minimum cost whilst
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Detergents, washing aids and amounts to useChoice of detergent
General purpose detergents - Powder detergents, for a thorough wash, with bleaching agent, particularly suitable for
use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and stained laundry.
- Liquid detergents, particularly suitable for grease stains, such as greasy skin marks,
cosmetics and oil.
These detergents are not suitable for washing stained laundry, as they do not contain
bleach.
-Biological detergents, not all the products available give a really thorough wash.Additional laundry aids-Water softener, means less detergent can be used where water hardness is classed as
hard to very hard.
-Prewash substances, for the programmed treatment of stains prior to the main wash.
Using them means the subsequent wash can be at a low temperature or with bleach-free
detergents.
-Fabric softener, prevents static build-up in synthetic fabrics and softens fabrics.
If you own a tumble dryer, clothes are softened even without the use of a fabric softener.
Do not put solvents in the washing machine!
Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children’s reach.
Before pouring in the detergent check that there are no foreign bodies in the detergent
drawer.
Dosage details are usually shown on the detergent packaging. Follow those instructions.
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DosagesOnly use detergents which are suitable for use in a washing machine.
You will obtain the best results from your wash with the minimum use of chemical products
and the best care for your laundry if you take into consideration the degree of soiling as well
as the type of detergent to choose.
The amount of detergent to use depends on:
-  water hardness: depending on the hardness of the water and the type of detergent used, it
is possible to reduce the amount of detergent.
-the degree of soiling: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent used depending on
the degree of soiling.
-amount of laundry: it is possible to reduce the amount of detergent when washing only a
small amount of laundry.Dosage for powder detergentFor normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry choose a
programme without prewash.
Put the detergent in compartment “I” of the drawer.
For heavily soiled laundry, choose the prewash programme before the main wash.
When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment “I”.
For highly concentrated detergents not in single dose format, follow  what is shown on pack
exactly as regards type and amount of dosage.
To avoid the difficulty of checking if the detergent has been taken up, use the dosage aids
provided in the detergent packaging.Liquid detergent dosageLiquid detergents may be used in accordance with the instructions on the relevant
packaging, for all programmes without prewash, by using the special container which is
placed in the drum or, for those models that have it, in the special insert for liquid detergents.