AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 84950 User manual

LAVAMAT 84950
Instruction booklet Washing machine
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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we
recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Contents
Instruction booklet
Safety information 6-8
Product Description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
Display 10
First use 11
Setting the language 11
Setting the time 11
Personalization 12
Setting the brightness 12
Setting the contrast 12
Setting the acoustic signal 12
Return to main menu 12
Daily use 13
Load the laundry 13
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 13
Select the required programme 14
Select the temperature 14
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 15
Select the options 16
Select the PREWASH option 16
Select the STAIN option 16
Select the SENSITIVE option 17
Select the EXTRA RINSE option 17
Select the QUICK option 17
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Select the SAVE MEMORY option 17
Select the CHILD LOCK option 19
DISPLAY 19
Select the START/PAUSE 20
Select the DELAY START 20
Altering an option or a running programme 21
Interrupting a programme 21
Cancelling a programme 21
Opening the door after the programme has started 22
At the end of the programme 22
Washing programmes 23-26
Programme informations 27-28
Washing hints 29-32
Sorting the laundry 29
Temperature 29
Before loading the laundry 29
Maximum loads 30
Laundry weights 30
Removing stains 30
Detergents and additives 31
Quantity of detergent to be used 32
Care and cleaning 33
Descaling 33
After each wash 33
External cleaning 33
Detergent dispenser drawer 33
Drain pump 34
Water inlet filter 35
Frost precautions 36
Emergency emptying out 36
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Something not working 37-41
Technical Data 42
Consumption value 43
Installation 44
Unpacking 44
Positioning and levelling 44
Water inlet 46
Water-stop device 47
Water drainage 48
Electrical connection 49-50
Enviroment concerns 51
Packaging materials 51
Old machine 51
Ecological hints 51
Garantee 52-53
Customer service centres 55
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Indice
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Instruction booklet
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
• The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,
as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,
contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
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Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance
with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance
drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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 the user manual.
After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on
its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely
Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
«dangers of freezing» chapter.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
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Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in
the machine.
Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing
machine is accessible.
Child Safety
This appliance is not intended for use by person (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.
This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this the
machine incorporates special feature. To
activate this device, rotate the button
(without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
If necessary use a coin. To disable this
device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-
clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for prewash phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN -
option.
Rating plate
Drain pump
Three adjustable feet; The rear
foot on the left-hand side is
automatic
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Drum light
Door opening handle
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Product description
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10 Control panel
Control panel
Display
Delay Start - symbol
«TIME» - option symbol
Spin Speed, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle
- symbol
Temperature - symbol
Information field, shows the
current settings
Washing programme duration
End of the programme
Options
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5
COTTONS/LINEN 01:40
13:05Press START to run
program
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3
4
678
«TIME» button
Display
«START/PAUSE» button
«DELAY START» button
Programme selector dial
«TEMP» (Temperature button)
«SPIN reduction» button
«OPTIONS» button
«OK» button
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
OFF
40-60 MIX
COTTONS/LINEN
SYNTHETICS
84950
HYGIENE
JEANS
DELICATES
DUVETS
DELICATE RINSES
DRAINSPIN
OOL PLUS
LINGERIE
SILK
OUTDOOR
SPORT
ECONOMY
MEMORY 1
SILENT SYSTEM PLUS
QUICK
INTENSIVE
MEMORY 2
20 MIN - 3KG
TEMP.
SPIN
TIME
OPTIONS
OK
EASY IRON PLUS
START/PAUSE
DELAY START
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2
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9
1
2
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First Use
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent
into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
Setting the language
When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme
selector dial, you must set the language in which you want the messagges in the
display to appear. When the appliance is switched on again all the messagges in
the display will appear in this language.
Important!
If the display is not showing any language, the appliance has already been
switched on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press
at the same time «TEMP» and «SPIN» buttons for 6 seconds to activate the
menu language. By pressing the «OPTIONS» button you can scroll all the
available languages.
Press the Ok button twice to confirm your choice.
Setting the time
After having chosen the language you must set the time prior to the first wash
and when changing to and from daylight savings time.
The clock setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important
to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it.
With a short/single time pressure of the «OPTIONS» button, the time varies
minute by minute. With a continue pressure of the same buttons, the time varies
10 minutes by 10 minutes.
Press the OK button to fix the current time.
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Personalization
This appliance is provided of a «settings» menu that allows you to modify the
factory settings as you want.
When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press
the «OPTIONS» button to activate the Options menu. By pressing again the same
button you can move through all the available options till when you locate the
Settings menu. Press OK to access in the menu. Use again «OPTIONS» button to
scroll all the settings and press OK button to confirm your choice.
Setting the brightness
The Brightness setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the
display.
By pressing the «OPTIONS» button, you can increase or decrease the brightness.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press OK button to confirm your choice.
Setting the contrast
The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the
display.
By pressing the «OPTIONS» button, you can increase or decrease the contrast.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press OK button to confirm your choice.
Acoustic signal
The machine is provided of an acoustic device, which sounds in the following
cases:
at the end of the programme
in the event of operating problems
If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the «OPTIONS» button in order
to select the menu «Buzzer». Press OK button to confirm your choice . The line
around the corresponding symbol begins to flash to indicate that the regulation
can be carried out. Press again «OPTIONS» button to activate or deactivate the
acoustic signal. Then press OK button to confirm your choice (ON or OFF).
Return to main menu
This setting function allows you to return to the options menu.
Locate the BACK option by pressing the «OPTIONS» button.
Press OK button to confirm your choice.
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Daily Use
Load the laundry
1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the
laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click
during closing.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce
water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the prewash phase, pour
the detergent into the compartment
marked .
If you wish to perform the stain
function, pour the stain remover into
the compartment marked .
2. 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.
Select the required programme
You can choose the right programme for
any type of laundry following the
descriptions on the washing programme
tables (see Washing Programmes).
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Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme
selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
The START/PAUSE light starts to flash and the Display shows the programme
name and the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position O/OFF to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to
position O/OFF, to switch the machine off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the
machine is working, the Yellow Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3 times and a
message asking for turning the programme selector in the last used position will
appear in the display. The machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the temperature (TEMP.)
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want
your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by
the washing machine.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the
paragraph «Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to .
For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the
chapter «WASHING PROGRAMMES».
Select the SPIN speed, Night cycle or Rinse hold option
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to
be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
Maximum speeds are:
●for COTTONS/LINENS, HYGIÈNE, 40-60 MIX, ECONOMY: 1400 rpm;
●for JEANS, SYNTHETICS, EASY IRON PLUS, DELICATES, WOOL PLUS, LINGERIE,
SILK, 20 MIN.-3 KG, QUICK INTENSIVE: 1200 rpm;
●for OUTDOOR SPORTS and DUVETS: 800 rpm;
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«Rinse hold» : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme,
0and -symbol will flash on the display, the messages «Door locked» and
«Rinse hold» appear on the display, the START/PAUSE pilot light goes off and the
door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty the water out:
●turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF
●select the DRAIN or SPIN programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
●press the START/PAUSE button
●when the programme has finished the display shows a flashing 0 and the
message «Finished». The door can be opened.
«Night cycle» : by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases
are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at
night or in times with a more economical power rate.
On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
At the end of the programme, 0 and -symbol will flash on the display, the
messages «Door locked» and «Rinse hold» appear on the display, the
Start/Pause pilot light goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please read the previous option chapter.
For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the
chapter «Washing programmes».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Attention: Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The symbols
and messagges of the incompatible options are not displayed.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme
or any other option, is selected, the message «Not selectable» will be displayed.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before
pressing the START/PAUSE button. Press the «OPTIONS» button to activate the
Options menu.
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To scroll all the available options, depress the «OPTIONS» button. The
corresponding programme name appears in the relative rectangle to indicate
that this programme has been selected.
Depress the OK button to activate and confirm your choice. The corresponding
icon appears on the right side of the display to indicate that this option has been
set. Depress the same button to deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about 10 seconds untill the display gets back to
the default status. The selected options appear on the display.
Select the PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the
main wash.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic
fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the
chapter «Washing programmes».
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
Select the STAIN option
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase).
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
For the compatibility between this option and all washing programmes consult
the chapter «Washing programmes».
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour
stain remover into compartment .
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
Select the SENSITIVE option
By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine
adds one rinse in the programmes for cotton and synthetics.
This option is non compatible with Extra Rinse option.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the
chapter «Washing programmes».
This option is recommended for non fast coloureds items.
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Select the EXTRA RINSE option
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very
delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry
using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the
chapter «Washing programmes».
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
Select the TIME option
The washing machine proposes by default the washing cycle for «Normally soiled
laundry». The washing cycle can be shorted by means of this button.
This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS,
SYNTHETICS and DELICATES.
By pressing this button once, the symbol and the message «DAILY» appear
on the display and you will be able to short the washing duration for «Daily
soiled laundry».
The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for daily soiled
laundry.
By pressing this button twice, the symbol and the message «SUPER QUICK»
will appear on the display and you will be able to short the washing duration for
«lightly soiled laundry».
The display will show the shorted washing time.
To be used only for very lightly soiled laundry. The maximum load size is 4 kg for
cotton and 2 kg for synthetics and delicates.
Select the SAVE MEMORY option
Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C,
1000 rpm, with Prewash and Extra Rinse).
There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 position of the
programme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in the same way
as any other wash programme by means of the selector dial.
Saving Memory:
●select the desired programme and required options
●press the OPTIONS button to activate the options menu
●by pressing the OPTIONS button, locate the «SAVE MEMORY» option and
depress OK button
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●by pressing the OPTIONS button select the number of the MEMORY (1-2) in
which you wish memorize your customized programme.
●press the Ok button to save the selected programme. On the display appears
the message «SAVED» in highlighted mode.
To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the
beginning.
Note
If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the
display will show the message «Memory full. Press OK to overwrite it. Press
OPTIONS to cancel.». Depress then OK button to memorize the new
programme.
The MEMORY programmes cannot be erased, but you can only overwrite them
with another preferred washing programmes (see Note).
Selection of the Child Lock option
Your appliance is provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK, which permits you to leave
the appliance not supervised with the door closed without having the worry that
children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
Set this option before pressing the START/PAUSE and after having selected the
required programme wash.
This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working.
Setting Child lock option:
• press the OPTIONS button to activate the options menu.
• press the OPTIONS button to locate the Child Lock option.
• press the OK button to enable this option. The corrisponding icon and the
message «Press OPTIONS and OK together for 5 seconds to unlock
machine» appear on the display.
If you press any button after the programme has started with Child Lock enabled,
the display will show the message «Machine is locked, use key combination
to unlock it».
At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simultaneously the OPTIONS
and OK buttons for 5 seconds until the dispaly wiil show the message «Machine
unlocked».
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DISPLAY
The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme and the
extimated end of cycle are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Programme progress display
After having pressed the START/PAUSE button, the display shows the running
phase of the washing program.
On the display you can see also the description of the selected type of fabric, an
animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the remaining one, the
duration of the washing program and the end of cycle.
Delay start
If you have selected the DELAY START, the relevant icon appears on the right
side of the display
After having pressed the START/PAUSE button, the selected delay time value
(max 20 hours) appears on the right side of the display, closed to the
corresponding icon .
The delay time value decreases every minute.
Incorrect option selection
If an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme, is
selected, the message «Non selectable» is displayed for some seconds.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm messages can be displayed, for
example «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then
press START/PAUSE». (see paragraph «Something not working»).
End of the programme
When the programme has finished the messages «Door Unlocked» and
«Finished» appear alternatively.
The START/PAUSE button pilot light goes off.
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If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is
finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system
will be enabled.
Only the START/PAUSE button pilot light is flashing to indicate that the appliance
has to be switched off.
By pressing any button the appliance will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance.
Select the START/PAUSE
Press the Start/Pause button, to start the selected programme. The corresponding
red pilot light stops flashing. On the display will appear the name and the
running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts
operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the START/PAUSE button:
the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash, while the message «PAUSE»
appears on the display to indicate that the machine is in pause.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the
Start/Pause button again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.
Select the DELAY START
This option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by
30, 60, 90 minutes, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours.
Press the DELAY START button, to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time will appear on the display for some seconds, then the
selected programme name and its duration will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you
press the START/PAUSE button.
Selecting the delayed start:
●Select the programme and the required options;
●Select the delay start;
●Depress the START/PAUSE button: the machine starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the START/PAUSE
button.
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