AEG L 76680 NWD User manual

EN User Manual
Washer Dryer L 76680 NWD

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7
4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................7
5. PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................ 10
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES.............................................................................................14
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 15
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 16
9. BEFORE FIRST USE.......................................................................................................16
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................... 17
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY...................................................................................... 20
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING...........................................................................21
13. HINTS AND TIPS.........................................................................................................23
14. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 24
15. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................28
16. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 32
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding
product or below the kitchen worktop if space
margins permit.
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side, that would prevent the appliance door from
being fully opened.
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•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation.
•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable)
must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to
avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room
from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including
open fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from any appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has
accumulated around the appliance.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers should be washed separately with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the washer
dryer.
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
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•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and
clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should
not be dried in the washer dryer.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
•Never stop the washer dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
separated so that residual heat can dissipate.
•The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items
reach a temperature that will not cause damage to
them.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
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fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water Connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a
stain remover, carry out an additional
rinse cycle before starting a drying
cycle.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Only dry fabrics that are suitable to
dry in the washer dryer. Follow the
cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
– If a detergent ball is used, remove
it before starting a drying
programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball if
setting a non-stop programme.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
2.5 Disposal
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1 2 3
45678910
1Marche/Arrêt button 2Programme knob
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3Display
4Départ/Pause button
5Départ Différé button
6Gain de Temps button
7Minuterie button
8Niveau Séchage button
9Essorage button
10 Temp. button
4.2 Display
BA DC
A
Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator
B
Spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator1)
Rinse Hold indicator
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
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C
Dryness level symbols1):
Iron dry
Cupboard dry
Extra dry
Display indicators2):
Door locked - You cannot open the door when this symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
Washing phase
Drying phase
Child safety lock
Extra rinse
Delay start
1) They come on when you set an automatic drying programme.
2) The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.
D
Time area:
Programme duration (washing and/or drying phase)
When the programme starts, the time decreases in one minute
steps.
Delay start
When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay
start time.
Alarm codes
If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes.
Refer to "Troubleshooting" chapter.
Error message
The display shows this message for several seconds when:
• You cannot set a function with the washing programme.
• You try to change the washing programme while it operates.
Programme is completed.
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Blanc/Couleurs
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Normal soil and light soil.
Coton Eco1)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.
Normal soil. The energy consumption de-
creases and the time of the washing pro-
gramme is extended.
+ Prélavage
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Heavy soil and normal soil.
Synthétiques
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
Normal soil.
Soie
30°C
1 kg
1000 rpm
Special programme for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
Laine
40°C - Cold
1.5 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washa-
ble wool and delicate fabrics with
«hand washing» care symbol.2)
Prope&Sec 60min.
40°C - 30°C
1 kg
1200 rpm
Complete programme composed of a
washing phase and of a drying phase for
a small load of mixed fabrics (cotton and
synthetic items).
Vapeur
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and syn-
thetic items. This cycle helps to refresh
and dewrinkle the laundry. Do not set this
programme with items washed at a tem-
perature lower than 40°C.
Rinçage
Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics,
except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the
type of laundry.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Essorage/Vidange3)
8 kg
1600 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the wa-
ter in the drum. All fabrics, except wool-
lens and delicate fabrics.
20 Min. - 3 Kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cotton and synthetic items with light
soil level or worn only once.
Repassage Facile
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle
wash. Normal and light soil.4)
Délicats
40°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis-
cose, polyester items. Normal soil.
Drying programmes
Séchage Laine
1 kg Drying programme for woollens.
Séchage Synthétiques
2 kg Drying programme for synthetic items.
Séchage Coton
4 kg Drying programme for cotton items.
1) The washing programme Coton Eco at 60ºC with a load of 8 kg and the drying programme Séchage
Coton are the reference programmes for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC
92/75 standards.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared
for the selected programme.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't
rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
3) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
4) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin
phase. The appliance adds some rinses. This programme is not compatible with drying.
Programme options compatibility
Programme Essor-
age 1) Gain de
Temps2)
Départ Dif-
féré
Blanc/Couleurs ■■ ■ ■ ■
Coton Eco ■■ ■ ■ 3) ■
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Programme Essor-
age 1) Gain de
Temps2)
Départ Dif-
féré
+ Prélavage
Synthétiques ■■ ■ ■ ■
Soie ■■ ■ ■ ■
Laine ■■■
Prope&Sec 60min.
Vapeur ■■ ■ ■ ■
Rinçage ■■
Essorage/Vidange4) ■■ ■ ■ ■
20 Min. - 3 Kg ■■ ■ ■ ■
Repassage Facile ■■■
Délicats ■■ ■ ■
1) If the permanent Extra Rinse option is activated, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the
Rinse programme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
2) If you set a shorter duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load
the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
3) For this programme you can set only the Extra Quick duration.
4) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
5.2 Automatic drying
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
Extra Dry
For towelling materials
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
up to 4 kg
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Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
Cupboard Dry1)
For items to be stored
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
up to 4 kg
Synthetics and mixed fab-
rics
(jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household linen)
up to 2 kg
Silk items (blouses, shirts,
clothing..)
up to 1 kg
Wool items (woollen jump-
ers)
up to 1 kg
Iron Dry
Suitable for ironing
Cottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)
up to 4 kg
1) Hints for test institute The test performance, in accordance with EN 50229, must be carried out with
a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity (load composition according to EN61121)
by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton. The SECOND drying load with the
residual load must be tested by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton.
5.3 Timed drying
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
(kg)
Spin
speed
(rpm)
Suggested
duration
(mins)
Extra Dry
For towelling materials
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
4 1600 165 - 180
2 1600 90 - 100
1 1600 60 - 70
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stored
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
4 1600 155 - 170
2 1600 80 - 90
1 1600 50 - 60
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stored
Synthetics and mixed fab-
rics
(jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household linen)
2 1200 90 - 105
1 1200 40 - 50
Wool
(woollen jumpers)
1 1200 80 - 100
Silk
(blouses, shirts, clothes etc)
1 1000 80
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Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
(kg)
Spin
speed
(rpm)
Suggested
duration
(mins)
Iron Dry
Suitable for ironing
Cottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)
4 1600 110 - 125
2 1600 65 - 75
1 1600 40 - 50
5.4 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
• The wool wash cycle of this machine
has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are
washed according to the instructions
issued by the manufacturer of this
washing machine. Follow the garment
care label for drying and other
laundry instructions. M1380
• The wool drying cycle of this machine
has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the drying of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are dried
according to the instructions issued
by the manufacturer of this machine.
Follow the garment care label for
other laundry instructions. M1381
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera-
ture.
At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura-
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal-
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg,
the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro-
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approximate pro-
gramme duration
(minutes)
Cottons 60°C 8 1.35 67 175
Coton Eco
Cotton Energy Saving Pro-
gramme 60°C1)
8 1.07 63 241
Cottons 40°C 8 0.85 67 170
Synthetics 40°C 3.5 0.40 48 115
Delicates 40°C 3.5 0.50 55 80
Wool/Handwash 30°C 1.5 0.25 45 60
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the
data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temp.
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2 Essorage
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the set
speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• To compensate for the absence of
spinning, the rinse phase uses more
water for some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to reduce creasing.
• The washing programme ends with
water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to reduce creasing.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to
"Draining water out after
end of cycle".
7.3 Niveau Séchage
Press this button to set one of 3
automatic dryness levels available. The
display shows the symbol of the set level:
•Iron dry – laundry to be ironed
•Cupboard dry – laundry to be put
in storage
•Extra dry – laundry to be fully
dried
You cannot set all
automatic levels for each
type of fabric.
7.4 Minuterie
Press this button to set the time that suits
the fabrics you have to dry. The display
shows the set value.
Each time you press this button the time
value increases by 5 minutes.
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Drying durations may be
restricted by the programme
selected.
7.5 Gain de Temps
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• Press this button one time to set
'Shortened duration' for items with
daily soil.
• Press this button two times to set
'Extra Quick' for slightly soiled items
only.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.
7.6 Départ Différé
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator
and delay time.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press Niveau Séchage and
Minuterie at the same time for 6
seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
8.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press Temp. and Essorage at the
same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Départ/Pause : the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Départ/Pause : the
appliance cannot start.
8.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press Gain de Temps and Départ
Différé at the same time until the
relevant indicator comes on/goes off.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
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10. DAILY USE
10.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure you do not put too much
laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
becomes trapped between
the seal and the door. There
is a risk of water leakage or
damage to the laundry.
10.2 Filling the detergent and
additives
Compartment for prewash phase,
soak programme or stain remover.
Compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
detergent products.
10.3 Check the position of the
flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until
it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
A
3. To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
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B
With the flap in the
position DOWN:
• Do not use
gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
• Do not put more
liquid detergent than
the limit shown on in
the flap.
• Do not set the
prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay
start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent
dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.4 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button Marche/Arrêt to
activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The indicator of Départ/Pause
flashes.
• The display shows: the default
temperature, the spin speed, the
indicators of the programme
phases and the programme
duration.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration, or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set
option comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message Err.
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press button Départ/Pause to start the
programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
On the display the indicator of the phase
is operation starts to flash.
The programme starts, the door is
locked. The display show the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time when the
appliance fills water.
10.7 Cycle time recalculation
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the cycle
time to the laundry you
have put in the drum to
have perfect washing
results in the minimum
necessary time.
• The display shows the
new time value.
10.8 Starting a programme
with the delay start
1. Press button Départ Différé again
and again until the display shows the
number of minutes or hours of delay.
The related indicator comes on.
2. Press button Départ/Pause.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
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Before you press button
Départ/Pause to start the
appliance, you can cancel or
change the set of the delay
start.
10.9 Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Départ/Pause to set the
appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Départ Différé
repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Press button Départ/Pause again to
start the programme immediately.
10.10 Interrupting a
programme and changing a
option
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press button Départ/Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Départ/Pause again.
The programme continues.
10.11 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press button Marche/Arrêt to cancel
the programme and to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Press button Marche/Arrêt again to
activate the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.12 Opening the door
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and/or the drum
still rotates you cannot open
the door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
1. Press button Départ/Pause.
In the display the related door lock
indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Départ/Pause.
The programme or the delay start
continues.
10.13 End of cycle
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signal operates (if it is active).
In the display comes on and the door
locked indicator goes off.
The indicator of Départ/Pause button
goes off.
1. Press button Marche/Arrêt to
deactivate the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last set
programme. Turn the
programme knob to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours
10.14 Draining water out after
end of cycle
The washing programme is completed,
but there is water in the drum:
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The drum turns regularly to prevent the
creases in the laundry.
The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the
door:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2. Press the Départ/Pause button.
The appliance drains the water and
spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door .
4. Press Marche/Arrêt some seconds to
deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately18 hours.
10.15 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption
when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press Départ/
Pause button.
Press the button Marche/Arrêt to
activate the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button Marche/Arrêt to
activate the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO
Stand-by function doesn't
deactivate the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 Drying setting
WARNING!
Make sure that the water
tap is open.
1. Press Marche/Arrêt for some seconds
to activate the appliance.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Turn the programme dial to the
programme applicable for the items
to dry. The display shows the drying
indicator .
To have a good drying
performance do not exceed
the maximum drying loads
recommended in the user
manual. Do not set a spin
speed lower than the
automatic speed of the set
programme.
11.2 Drying at automatic levels
The laundry can be dried at pre-defined
levels of dryness:
1. Press Niveau Séchage again and
again until the display shows one of
the dryness level indicator:
• : IRON DRY level indicator for
cotton items
• : CUPBOARD DRY level
indicator for cotton, synthetic,
wool and silk items
•: EXTRA DRY level indicator
for cotton items
The display shows a time value,
calculated on the default load size. If the
amount of your laundry is more or less
than the default size, the appliance
adjusts automatically the time value
during the cycle.
2. Press Départ/Pause to start the
programme.
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