AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 86950 A User manual

LAVAMAT 86950 A
User manual Washing machine

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality 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.
Contents
Operating instructions 3
Safety information 3
General safety 3
Installation 4
Use 4
Child Safety 5
Product description 5
Detergent dispenser drawer 7
Control panel 7
Symbols: 8
Display 8
The display shows the following
information: 8
Duration of the selected programme 8
Programme progress display 8
Delay start 9
Incorrect option selection 9
Alarm codes 9
End of the programme 9
First use 9
Setting the language 9
Setting the time 10
Personalization 10
Setting the brightness 10
Setting the contrast 10
Setting the acoustic signal 10
Return to main menu 11
Daily use 11
Open the door 11
Select the required programme by means of
selector dial (1) 11
Weight sensor 11
Load the laundry 12
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener 12
Select the temperature (button 2) 13
Select the spin speed, Night Cycle or Rinse
Hold option (button 3) 13
Programme options (button 4) 14
PREWASH 14
STAIN 14
SENSITIVE 14
EXTRA RINSE 15
Select the saving memory option (SAVE
MEMORY) 15
Select the Child Lock option (CHILD LOCK )
15
Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME )
16
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) (START/
PAUSE ) 16
Select the DELAY START (button 8) (DELAY
START ) 16
Altering an option or a running programme
16
Interrupting a programme 17
Cancelling a programme 17
Opening the door after the programme has
started 17
At the end of the programme 17
Washing programmes 18
Helpful hints and tips 21
Sorting out the laundry 21
Before loading the laundry 22
Removing stains 22
Detergents and additives 22
Quantity of detergent to be used 23
Degrees of water hardness 23
Care and cleaning 23
Descaling 23
After each wash 23
Maintenance wash 23
External cleaning 24
Detergent dispenser drawer 24
2Contents

Washing drum 24
Door seal 25
Drain pump 25
Cleaning the water inlet filters 26
Frost precautions 27
Emergency emptying out 28
What to do if… 28
Technical data 32
Consumption values 32
Installation instructions 33
Installation 33
Unpacking 33
Positioning and levelling 35
Water inlet 35
Water-stop device 37
Water drainage 37
Electrical connection 38
Environment concerns 38
Packaging materials 39
Ecological hints 39
Subject to change without notice
Operating instructions
Safety information
Read carefully & keep for future reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re-
quirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty
to provide the following safety notes.
• 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 appliance for any damage incurred during transport.
Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures.
Store it 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 appliance to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or
torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning 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 appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• 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 standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air
to circulate freely under the appliance.
• 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.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.
• 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 appliance 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.
4Safety information

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.
• 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 prevent children or pets
becoming trapped inside the drum the ma-
chine incorporates a special feature. To ac-
tivate 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 anticlockwise until the groove is ver-
tical.
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with
low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving
energy.
Product description 5

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1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Drum light
4Door opening handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump
7Adjustable feet
6Product description

Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for pre-
wash . The prewash detergent is added at the be-
ginning of the wash programme.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent
used for main wash .
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-
ener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main
wash with STAIN-option .
Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the
buttons and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
1234567 8
9
1Programme selector dial
2TEMPERATURE button (TEMP.)
3SPIN reduction button (SPIN)
4OPTION button (OPTION)
5OK button (OK)
6TIME SAVING button (TIME)
Control panel 7

7START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE)
8DELAY START button (DELAY START)
9Display
Symbols:
Handwash;
Child Lock.
Display
9.1 - This position shows the water temperature of the washing cycle
9.2 - This position shows the selected spin speed and the following options symbols: NIGHT
CYCLE , RINSE HOLD
9.3 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol (CHILD LOCK)
9.4 - TIME SAVING options: (DAILY), (SUPER QUICK)
9.5 - The symbol of the delayed start (DELAY START)
9.6 - Option symbols: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE
9.7 - End of the programme
9.8 - Washing programme duration or delayed start countdown
9.9 - Information field (several rows show you the programme progress)
The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme 9.8 and the esti-
mated end of cycle 9.7 are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 1.40).
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 button 7, the display shows the running phase of the washing
program 9.9 . On the display you can see also the description of the selected type of fabric,
9.9
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
8Display

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 button 8, the relevant symbol 9.5 appears on the display.
After having pressed the button 7, the selected delay time value (max 20 hours) appears
on the right side of the display with the corrisponding symbol.
The delay time value decreases every minute ( 9.8 ).
Incorrect option selection
If a wrong option is selected the display says that it is not selectable.
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 STAR/PAUSE» (see
chapter «What to do if...»).
End of the programme
When the programme has finished the corresponding message appears on the display. The
button 7pilot light goes off.
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 button 7pilot light is blinking 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 the appliance off.
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc-
tions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature 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 main wash compartment and start the machine.
Setting the language
When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector dial
1, you must set the language that you prefer. When the appliance is switched on again all
the messagges in the display will appear in this language.
If the display is not showing any language screen, the appliance has already been switched
on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press at the same time
the buttons 2and 3for 6 seconds to activate the menu language.
By pressing the button 4you can scroll all the available languages.
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The display says to press the button 5to confirm the language and then the button 4to
change the selection.
Press the button 5twice to confirm your choice.
Setting the time
After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash. Remember to change
the setting time in accordance with daylight-savings time or solar 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.
To set the time press repeatedly the button 4to select the settings menu (SETTINGS) and
confirm your choice by pressing button 5.
With a single and short pressing of the button 4, the hours can be adjusted.
Press the button 5to confirm it. Repeat the previous operation for setting the minutes.
If the appliance has already been switched on once, refer to the beginning of «Personali-
zation» chapter.
Personalization
This appliance is provided with 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 button
4to 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 the button 5to access
in the menu. Use the button 4again to scroll all the settings and press button 5to confirm
your choice.
Setting the brightness
The brightness setting (BRIGHTNESS) allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the
display.
By pressing the button 4, you can increase or decrease the brightness.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button 5to confirm your choice.
Setting the contrast
The contrast setting (CONTRAST) allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the
display.
By pressing the button 4you can increase or decrease the contrast.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button 5to confirm your choice.
Setting the acoustic signal
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the programme
• in the event of operating problems
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If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button 4in order to select the buzzer
menu (BUZZER). Press button 5to confirm your choice. The line around the corresponding
symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be carried out.
Press again the button 4to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal.
Then press the button 5to confirm your choice.
Return to main menu
This setting function allows you to return to the option menu.
Locate the back option (Back) by pressing the button 4.
Press the button 5to confirm your choice.
Daily use
The appliance is provided with a weight sensor that permits to measure the quantity of
laundry loaded into the drum and advises you on the detergent quantity to use. Before
switching the appliance on, make sure that the drum is empty. If you do not, the washing
will subsequently not be registered properly by the weight sensor. See chapter «Weight
sensor».
Open the door
Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
Select the required programme by means of selector dial (1)
The machine is switched on now.
You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on
the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
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 pilot light of the button 7starts blinking 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 to Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position , to
switch the machine off.
CAUTION!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the appliance is
working, the display says to turn programme selector in the last used position.
To change a running programme please refer to «Altering an option or a running pro-
gramme».
Weight sensor
After some seconds you switched the appliance on the following indicators appear on the
display if the door is open:
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• the maximum load capacity of the selected programme, (i.e. 8 KG for Cottons; see
«Washing Programmes» for the maximum load of each programme),
•the actual loading from 0.0 KG to the maximum load provided for the selected washing
programme. Loads of less than 0.5 KG are not displayed,
• the animated bar that also fills itself with steps corresponding to 0.5 KG ,
• the detergent quantity recommended for current load expressed as a percentage.
If too much laundry has been loaded into the machine, the display will advise you about
overloading. Remove the exceeding amount of laundry in such cases.
Press any button or close the door to let the display show again the information about the
washing programme.
If settings are not undertaken for several seconds during the programme setting process,
the loading information appears on the display when the door is open.
The weight and the detergent quantity displayed for each programme are indicative and
permit to reduce the detergent consumption.
The indicating weight screen won’t appear any more when the door is closed and after the
button 7has been pressed to start the washing programme.
Load the laundry
1. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at
a time, shaking them out as much as pos-
sible.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a
click during closing.
WARNING!
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.
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1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of deter-
gent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment and, if you wish to carry
out the prewash phase, pour the deter-
gent into the compartment marked .
If you wish to perform the stain function,
pour the stain remover into the compart-
ment marked with an arrow.
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 temperature (button 2)
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 appliance.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the paragraph
«Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to .
Select the spin speed, Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option (button 3)
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes
the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
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 appliance.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent
the fabrics from creasing.
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
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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.
To empty out the water, please read «At the end of the programme» section in this
chapter.
For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».
Programme options (button 4)
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The symbols and messages 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 display says that is not selectable.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing
the button 7. Press the button 4to activate the option menu.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4. The corresponding programme name
appears in the relative rectangle to indicate that this programme can be selected.
Press the button 4to activate and confirm your choice. The corresponding symbol appears
on the right side of the display to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same
button to deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about 10 seconds until the display gets back to the default
status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».
PREWASH
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The prewash phase ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics,
whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.
STAIN
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain
compartment .
SENSITIVE
By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse
in the programmes for cottons and synthetics. The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option.
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This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
EXTRA RINSE
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.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
Select the saving memory option (SAVE MEMORY)
Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1600 rpm,
with PREWASH and EXTRA RINSE).
There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 positions of the pro-
gramme 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 button 4to activate the options menu
•by pressing the button 4, locate the saving memoy option and press button 5
•by pressing the button 4select the number of the memory (MEMORY) (1-2) in which
you wish memorize your customized programme.
•press the button 5to save the selected programme. The display says that the programme
has been saved.
To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning.
If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display says
that the memory is full and to press the button 5to over-write or the button 4to cancel.
Press then button 5to memorize the new programme.
The memorized programmes cannot be erased, but you can only over-write them with
another washing programme setting.
Select the Child Lock option (CHILD LOCK )
Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK , which permits you to leave the
appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance . Set this option before pressing the button 7and after having selected
the required programme wash.
This function remains able also when the appliance is not working.
Setting Child lock option:
•press the button 4to activate the options menu,
•press the button 4to locate the CHILD LOCK option,
•press the button 5to enable this option. The corresponding symbol appears on the
display. The display says to press the button 4and 5together for 5 seconds to unlock
the appliance.
If you press any button after the programme has started with CHILD LOCK enabled, the
display will say that the appliance is locked and to use the key combination to unlock it.
At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simultaneously the button 4and the
button 5for 5 seconds until the display will say that the appliance is unlocked.
This function stays permanently on. To disable it, refer to Setting Child Lock option .
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Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME )
The appliance proposes by default the washing cycle for normally soiled laundry. The
washing cycle time can be reduced 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 corresponding symbol and the message «DAILY» (DAILY )
appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle duration . The display will
show the reduced washing time. To be used for lightly soiled laundry.
By pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol and the message «SUPER
QUICK» (SUPER QUICK) will appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle
duration. The display will show the reduced washing time.
To be used only for very lightly soiled laundry.
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) (START/PAUSE )
Press this button, to start the selected programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
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, press the button 7: the corresponding red
pilot light starts to flash, while the display says that the appliance is in pause.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7
again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.
Select the DELAY START (button 8) (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.
Selecting the delay time:
• Select the programme and the required options,
•Select the desired delay time by pressing the button 8, the display shows the delay value
and the relevant symbol 9.5 .
The estimated end of the programme time is displayed in 9.7 .
•Press the button 7: the machine starts its countdown displayed in 9.8 . The programme
will start after the selected delay has expired.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7.
Cancelling the delayed start:
•set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing the button 7,
•press the button 8until the symbol disappears on the display,
•press the button 7again to start the programme.
The DELAY START option can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programmes.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you
make any change, you must pause the appliance by pressing the button 7.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to and then to the new programme position. Press the button 5to cancel
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the previous washing programme. Start the new programme by pressing the button 7again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the same button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to and then in the new selected programme.
Press the button 5to cancel the programme which is running.
Now press the button 7to start the new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to Pause by pressing the button 7.
• If the display says that the appliance is in pause, the door can be opened
• If the display says alternately that the appliance is in pause and the door is locked, this
means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom
edge of the door or that the drum is turning: in this case the door can not be opened
• If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to . After about some minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and temperature!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the previous programme again and to press
the button 7, the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been
interrupted.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of the button 7goes off, a static
appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If the RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected, the pilot light of the button
7goes off, the display says that the door is locked and the RINSE HOLD option has been
selected, the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
Please follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
•turn the programme selector dial to /OFF,
•select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme and confirm it by pressing button 5,
• reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button,
•press the button 7,
• when the programme has finished the display shows a static and the display says
that the programme is finished. The door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to /OFF to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry
from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open
to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
COTTONS/LINEN
95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE
- SENSITIVE - TIME
SAVING
1)
HYGIENE
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
The washing programme for white cottons. This pro-
gram eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the
washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way
the action is more effective. Put into the compart-
ment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select
the option Stain.
SPIN REDUCTION -
RINSE HOLD - PRE-
WASH - STAIN
40-60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
White and coloured cotton This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or
60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be
put into the drum in order to save energy and water.
The same good washing result will be obtained as for
normal programme at 60°C.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - SENSITIVE -
EXTRA RINSE
JEANS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 4 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
SYNTHETICS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE-
SENSITIVE - TIME
SAVING
1)
EASY IRON
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing
is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform ad-
ditional rinses.
SPIN REDUCTION -
RINSE HOLD - PRE-
WASH - EXTRA RINSE
DELICATES
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE
- TIME SAVING
1)
BLANKET
40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 2,5
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special programme for a single synthetic blanket, du-
vet, bedspread and so on.
SPIN REDUCTION
DELICATE RINSES
Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected.
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selec-
ted. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to . You can choose the spin speed
by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the
fabrics to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION
WOOL PLUS -SILK
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg; Max. load for silk: 1 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics.
Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase,
add more items, redistribute the load manually and
then select the spinning programme.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD
LINGERIE
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.
SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD
OUTDOOR SPORT
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this
programme, do not add any additives.
SPIN REDUCTION /
RINSE HOLD - EXTRA
RINSE
20 MIN.-3KG
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
This programme may be used for a quick washing of
sport items or cotton and synthetic items , lightly
soiled or worn once.
SPIN REDUCTION
20 Washing programmes