AEG L61472WDBI User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Washer Dryer
L61472WDBI

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 9
5. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................11
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES......................................................................................... 14
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................15
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 16
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................16
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY...................................................................................18
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING....................................................................... 19
13. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 20
14. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 22
15. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................26
16. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................28
17. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................37
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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 from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•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.
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•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 open.
•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 must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by a utility.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the
appliance is installed 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 7 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.
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•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.
•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.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Follow the installation instructions
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 it is 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 on which 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 the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an 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 if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
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.
• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362)
fuse.
• 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, electric 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.
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– 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).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
7 8 9
10
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser
2Control panel
3Door handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump filter
6Feet for levelling the appliance
7Water drain hose
8Mains cable
9Water inlet hose connection
10 Feet for levelling the appliance
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3.2 Accessories
1 2
4 3
1Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side of the
cabinet after the removal of the transit
bolts.
3Inlet Hose
To connect the appliance to the water
tap.
4Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge of
a sink.
3.3 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets
from being closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
3.4 Installation on suspended
flooring
Suspended wooden floors are
particularly susceptible to vibration.
To limit vibration we recommend placing
a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15
mm thick, under the appliance. It should
be screwed to at least 2 floor beams and
should extend beyond the front feet.
If possible, install the appliance where
the floor is more stable.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
40
30
30
Cold
Delicate Rinse
Spin
Synthetics Dry
Cottons Dry
Refresh
Economy
Drain
Easy Iron 40
Delicates
Wool/
Silk
Drying
95
60
60
50
40
30
40
40
30
Synthetics
+ Prewash
95
60
40 E
Cottons
1400
1200
800
400
Off
Spin Stains Extra
Rinse Drying
Time
Time Save Start/Pause
Delay Start
Washing
Door
Drying
1
10 9 8 7 6
2 3
5
4
A
B
C
1Programme knob
2Display
3Delay start button (Delay Start)
4Phase indicators:
• A - Washing phase (Washing)
• B - Drying phase (Drying )
• C - Door locked (Door)
5Start/Pause button (Start/Pause)
6Drying time button (Drying Time)
7Extra rinse button (Extra Rinse)
8Time saving button (Time Save)
9Stain button (Stains)
10 Spin button (Spin)
4.2 Display
The display shows the following information:
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Duration of the set programme
When you set a programme, the display shows the duration in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each
type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
Set drying time
When you set a drying programme, the display shows the drying time in
minutes and/or hours (see paragraph «Programmes for timed drying »).
After the programme has started, the appliance updates the remaining
time every minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed,
for example (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).
End of programme
When the programme has finished, the display shows a blinking zero .
The Door light C, the Washing light A(or the Drying light B) and the light
of button Start/Pause go out.
The door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
If you set an option which is not compatible with the wash programme, the
display shows the message Err for some seconds.
The yellow pilot light of button Start/Pause light starts blinking.
Delay Start
When you press the relevant button to set the delay (20 hours max), it ap-
pears for some seconds, then the display shows the duration of the set
programme.
The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour
remains, the time decreases every minute.
Delay Start symbol
This symbol comes on when you set the delay time.
Child safety lock
This symbol comes on when you activate the child lock function.
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4.3 Phase indicators
A
B
C
After you have pressed the button Start/Pause,
the Washing (A) indicator comes on.
The appliance is operating.
When you set a drying programme, the Drying
(B) indicator illuminates and stays on during the
drying phase.
The Door (C) indicator indicates when the door
can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened.
• light blinking: the door is opening in some
minutes.
• light off: the door can be opened.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cottons
95°C - 30°C
7 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Normal, heavy and light soil.
E
Economy
40°C
7 kg
1400 rpm
Colour-fast cotton. Light soil. The ener-
gy consumption decreases and the time
of the washing programme is extended.
Cottons + Prewash
95°C - 40°C
7 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Heavy soil and normal soil.
Synthetics
60°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
Normal soil.
Easy Iron
40°C
1.5 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle
wash. Normal and light soil.1)
Delicates
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis-
cose and mixed fabrics requiring gen-
tler washing. Normal soil.
Wool/Silk
30°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washa-
ble wool and other fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol2).
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Delicate Rinse
Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fab-
rics, except woollens and very delicate
fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accord-
ingly to the type of laundry.
Drain
7 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fab-
rics.
Spin
7 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the wa-
ter in the drum. All fabrics, except
woollens and delicate fabrics.
Synthetics Dry
2 kg Drying programme for synthetic items.
Cottons Dry
4 kg Drying programme for cotton items.
Refresh
30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
A very short cycle for cotton and syn-
thetic items with light soil level or
worn only once.
Economy3)
60°C
7 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cot-
ton. Normal soil. The energy consump-
tion decreases and the time of the
washing programme is extended.
1) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin
phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
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) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at 60ºC with a load of 7 kg is the reference pro-
gramme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. Set this pro-
gramme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing
programme is extended.
Programme options compatibility
Programme Spin Stains 1) Time
Save 2)
Extra
Rinse Delay Start
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Economy ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■ ■
Cottons + Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme Spin Stains 1) Time
Save 2)
Extra
Rinse Delay Start
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Easy Iron ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■
Delicate Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■
Drain
Spin ■■
Refresh ■■
Economy ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■ ■
1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C.
2) If you set the shortest 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) With these programmes you can set only the shorter duration.
5.2 Programmes for 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 1400 215 - 220
3 1400 160 - 180
1.5 1400 95 - 105
Cupboard Dry1)
For items to be stored
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
4 1400 205 - 210
3 1400 150 - 170
1.5 1400 85 - 95
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stored
Synthetics and mixed fab-
rics
(jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household and bed lin-
en)
2 1200 90 - 100
1 1200 55 - 65
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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 1400 140 - 150
3 1400 90 - 100
1.5 1400 60 - 70
1) Hints for test institute. The test performance, in accordance with EN 50229:2015, must be carried out
with a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity by setting 200 minutes by means of
the Drying Time button for the Cottons Dry programme. The SECOND drying load with the residual load
must be tested by setting 120 minutes by means of the Drying Time button for the Cottons Dry pro-
gramme.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand-
ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of
laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage
and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro-
gramme duration.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve
the quality of product.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approximate pro-
gramme duration
(minutes)
Cottons 60°C 7 1.35 67 150
Economy
Cotton Energy Saving Pro-
gramme 60°C1)
7 1.10 57 220
Cottons 40°C 7 0.85 67 140
Synthetics 40°C 3 0.55 42 90
Delicates 40°C 3 0.55 63 65
Wool/Handwash 30°C 2 0.25 55 60
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 7kg is the reference programme for the
data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Spin
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
Rinse Hold
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• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The relevant indicator comes on.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
7.2 Stains
Set this option to add the stain phase to
a programme.
Use this option for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this option, put the stain
remover into compartment .
This option increases the
programme duration.
This option is not available
with a temperature lower
than 40 °C.
7.3 Time Save
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.
7.4 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to some washing programmes, refer to
"Programme chart".
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.5 Delay Start
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 Stains and Time Save 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 Time Save and Extra Rinse at
the same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Start/Pause : the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Start/Pause : the
appliance cannot start.
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9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
4. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
5. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
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
MAX
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 Setting a programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme.
The programme dial 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 indicator of Start/Pause button starts
flashing.
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The programme dial can be turned
either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Off = Reset programme/switching OFF
of the appliance
If you turn the programme
dial to another programme
when the appliance is
working, the yellow indicator
of Start/Pause button flashes
3 times. The display shows
the message Err to indicate
a wrong selection. The
appliance does not perform
the newly selected
programme.
10.4 Starting the programme
Press button Start/Pause to start the
programme. The corresponding red
indicator stops blinking.
The indicator Washing is on to indicate
that the appliance starts operating.
The indicator Drying is on to indicate the
door is locked.
If you have chosen a delayed start with
button Delay Start, the appliance will
begin the countdown.
If you set an incorrect option, the yellow
indicator of button Start/Pause blinks for
3 times. The display shows the message
Err for some seconds.
10.5 Starting a programme
with the delay start
Set this option after you have set the
programme and before you press button
Start/Pause.Before you start the
programme, if you wish to delay the
programme start, press button Delay
Start repeatedly, to set the desired delay.
The symbol appears on the display.
The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min. - 60 min. - 90 min., 2 hours
and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of
20 hours.
The set delay time value appears on the
display for about 3 seconds, then the
duration of the programme appears
again.
You can modify or cancel the delay time
at any moment, before you press button
Start/Pause.
The door will be locked throughout the
delay time. If you wish to add laundry in
the appliance during the delay time,
press the button Start/Pause to set the
appliance to pause. When the indicator
Door goes off , the door can be opened.
Add the laundry, close the door and
press button Start/Pause again.
Setting the delayed start.
• Set the programme and the required
options.
• Set the delay start.
• Press button Start/Pause: the
appliance starts its hourly countdown.
The programme starts after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Press button Start/Pause to set the
appliance to PAUSE;
• Press button Delay Start until the
symbol ’ is displayed;
• Press button Start/Pause again to
start the programme.
The set delay can be
changed only after you have
set the washing programme
again.
The Delay Start cannot be set with Drain
programme.
10.6 Altering an option or a
running programme
It is possible to change some options
before the programme operate. Before
you make any change, you must press
Start/Pause button to pause the
appliance.
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it.
Turn the programme dial to Off and then
to the new programme position.
Press Start/Pause button again to start
the new programme. The washing water
in the tub will not be drained.
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10.7 Interrupting a
programme
Press Start/Pause button to interrupt a
programme which is running, the
corresponding indicator starts flashing.
Press Start/Pause button again to restart
the programme.
10.8 Cancelling a running
programme
Turn the selector dial to Off to cancel a
programme which is running. Now you
can select a new 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.
10.9 Opening the door
When the appliance is working and
through the delay time, the door is
locked.
If, for any reason, it is necessary to open
it, firstly press button Start/Pause to set
the machine to pause.
If the indicator Door after a few minutes
goes off, the door can be opened.
If the indicator Door stays on and the
door remains locked, this means that the
appliance is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In this case the
door cannot be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you
need to open it, turn the programme dial
to Off to switch the appliance off. After a
few minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and
temperature !) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to
set the programme and the options
again. Press button Start/Pause to start
the programme again.
10.10 At the end of the
programme
The appliance stops automatically. The
indicator of button Start/Pause, the
indicators Washing and Door go off. A
blinking will appear on the display.
If you have set a programme or an
option that ends with water in the tub,
the indicator Door remains on. The door
is locked. The water must be emptied
out before opening the door. During this
time the drum continues to turn at
regular intervals until water drain.
Follow the below instructions to empty
out the water:
• Turn the programme selector dial to
Off.
• Set the DRAIN or SPIN programme.
• Reduce the spin speed, if needed.
• Press button Start/Pause.
• When the programme has finished
the display shows a blinking . The
indicator Door goes off. The door can
be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to Off
to switch the appliance 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.
10.11 Stand by
Once the programme has finished, after
a few minutes the energy saving system
will activate. The display will dim. Press
any button to deactivate the Stand By
function.
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters. This appliance is an automatic washer dryer.
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11.1 Drying setting
The recommended load size
is 4 kg for cottons and linen,
and 2 kg for synthetic items.
1. Load the laundry one item at a time.
2. Turn the programme dial to the
programme applicable for the items
to dry (cottons or synthetics).
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 Timed drying
1. Press the button Drying Time again
and again to set the time value (see
the «Programmes for timed drying»
table).
• Each time you press this button
the time value increases by 5
minutes.
• As the appliance calculates also
the duration of the anti-crease
and the cooling phases, the
programme time will
automatically increase by some
minutes.
2. Press Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
• The display shows regularly a new
time value.
• The indicator is on.
If you set only 10 minutes of
drying, the appliance
performs only a cooling
phase.
If the laundry is not sufficient dry, set
again a short drying time.
11.3 End of the drying
programme
The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signals operate (if they
are active).
• In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the Start/Pause
button goes off.
• The last minutes of the drying cycle
the appliance performs a cooling and
anti-crease phase. The door is still
locked. The display show a flashing .
When the door locked indicator
goes off, you can open the door.
1. Turn the programme knob to Off
position to deactivate the appliance.
After some minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours.
4. Close the water tap.
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
This appliance is an
automatic washer dryer.
12.1 Non-Stop programme
(Automatic washing & drying)
For NON-STOP programme the
recommended load size is 4 kg for
cotton and 2 kg for synthetic.
CAUTION!
Do not use a dosing
device/ball when carrying
out a washing and drying
programme.
1. Load the laundry one item at a time.
2. Put the detergent and the additives
in the appropriate compartment.
3. Turn the programme knob to the
required programme to switch the
machine on.
4. Set the available options.
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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.
12.2 Washing & Timed Drying
To have a good drying the appliance
does not let you set a too low spin speed
for the items to be washed and dried.
1. Press the button Drying Time to set
the drying time value.
After some seconds the display shows
the final time value, that is the total
duration of the washing and drying
cycles (washing + drying + anti-crease +
cooling phases).
If you set only 10 minutes of
drying after washing, the
appliance calculates also the
duration of the anti-crease
and the cooling phases.
2. Press Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
The indicator comes on. The door is
locked. The display shows regularly a
new time value.
12.3 End of the programme
The appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals operate (if they are
active).
For more information see 'At the end of
the drying programme " of the previous
chapter.
1. Turn the selector dial to the position
Off to switch the machine off.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum
is empty.
3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours.
4. Close the water tap.
12.4 Fluff in the fabrics
During the washing and/or drying phase,
some types of fabric, (sponge, sweatshirt)
could release fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the
fabrics during the next cycle.
This inconvenient increases with
technical fabrics.
To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we
recommend that you:
• To do not wash dark fabrics after you
washed and dried light coloured
fabrics (new sponge, sweatshirt ) and
the contrary.
• To dry this type of fabrics at open air
when they are washed the first time.
• To clean the drain filter.
• After the drying phase, clean the
empty drum, the gasket and the door
with a wet cloth.
13. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that
are on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured
items together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains with a special
detergent.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains
before putting items in drum
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