Power failure

If there is a power failure the wash cycle will be interrupted, the wash programme and
functions will be suspended.
When the power is restored, the wash programme and functions will re-start from the same
point and complete the programme.
The load can be removed from the machine during a power failure as follows:
The water can be drained from the machine by:
1. Switch off the machine both via the on/off button and on the mains power supply.
Remove the plug from the mains power supply socket.
2. Carefully move the machine so the rear of the machine is accessible. Please follow the
safety precautions which we recommend under the ‘safety notes’section of this manual.
3. Unclip the drain hose from the rear panel of the machine and lower the hose into a bowl
on the floor.
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Important: the water may be very hot!

3. When the bowl is full raise the end of the drain pipe to a height higher than the top of
the appliance to stop the flow of water.Empty and replace the bowl and continue
draining the machine until empty.
4. Once the machine is fully drained of water, clip the hose to the rear of the machine.
Press the door open button and remove the load.
The door can be opened approximately 2 minutes after the power failure by simply
pressing the door open button.Do not force open the door.

Important: the water and the load may be very hot!

Technical data

Max.load of dry laundr y 6kg
Water pressure (0.5-8 bar)
0.05-0.8 MPa
Spin speed max.1300 rpm (HW6313M)
max.1600 rpm (HW6316M)
Measurements
Width 59.5cm
Depth 55.5cm
Height 85cm
NB:For specifications regarding electrical data, see the data plate on the front of the
washing machine (door area).You will also need to refer to the information on the data
plate should you need to contact the GIAS Service for any advice.
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