AEG LAVAMAT 16850A3 User manual

LAVAMAT 16850A3 EN User manual

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CONTENTS
4 Safety information
5 Safety instructions
7 Product description
9 Control panel
11 First use
11 Personalization
12 Daily use
21 Washing programmes
24 Drying Programmes
24 Helpful hints and tips
27 Care and cleaning
33 What to do if…
37 Consumption values
37 Technical data
37 Installation
44 Electrical connection
45 Environment concerns
The following symbols are used in this user
manual:
Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incor-
rect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the
instructions with the appliance for future reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical senso-
ry, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge
use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the
operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their
safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is
open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you acti-
vate it.
General Safety
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the “Programme
chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be
between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
4Safety information

• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be ob-
structed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new
supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is
exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and
clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety
gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.
Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power sup-
ply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the
appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service
Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make
sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• 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.
• Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to
change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
Safety instructions 5

•
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets.
Old hose sets must not be reused.
• Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the
water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.
Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near
or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.
• The final part of the drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that
the items will not be damaged.
If you stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle, immediately remove and
spread out all items, so that the heat can dissipate.
• If you use detergent, fabric softener or similar products, obey the instructions on the
packaging.
• Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the appliance.
• Do not dry the damaged items which contain padding or fillings .
• Do not dry items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles and
rubber backed articles.
• Before drying items that have been in contact with substances such as cooking oil, ace-
tone, alcohol , petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers,
wash them in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.
• Do not dry items if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
• Make sure that no gas lighters or matches have been left in the pockets of the clothing.
• Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the instructions
on the fabric label.
• Do not dry not washed items in the appliance.
• If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinse cycle before
you start the appliance.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
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– If you use a detergent ball, remove it before you set the drying programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Obey the maximum load volume.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.
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 sav-
ing energy.
Product description 7

1
6
5
4
3
2
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
Child Safety
Make sure that children or pets do not climb in-
side the drum. To prevent children or pets becom-
ing trapped inside the drum the machine incorpo-
rates a special feature. To activate this device, ro-
tate the button (without pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin. To disable this device and re-
store the possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
8Product description

Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain re-
mover.
The prewash detergent is added at the beginning
of the wash programme.
The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac-
tion phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent
used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-
ener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-
ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching
additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.
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
2SPIN reduction button
3AUTODRY button
4DRYING TIME button
5OPTION button
6OK button
7START/PAUSE button
Control panel 9

8DELAY START button
9Display
Display
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4
9.9
9.8
9.79.69.5
9.1 -Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE -symbols
9.2 -Drying degree indicator, allowed by the set programme: IRON DRY , CUPBOARD
DRY and EXTRA DRY -symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3; indicator AUTO,
connected to the drying programme and to button 4.
9.3 -Programme progress indicator: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN ,
OVERDOSAGE , EXTRA RINSE , DRYING , DRYING ANTI-CREASE phase -sym-
bols,
The programme progress display shows the washing or drying phases of the selected pro-
gramme. During a cycle, a black line blinks under the phase symbol of the running pro-
gramme. At the end of each phase, the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed.
If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that too
much detergent has been used.
9.4 -DOOR -symbol (Door locked)
• This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:
– the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing
or drying programme.
– the symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme or drying is finish-
ed.
9.5 -Options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , DAILY , SUPER QUICK -
symbols
9.6 -CHILD SAFETY LOCK -symbol
9.7 -The display shows the following information:
• Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for exam-
ple ) . The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum rec-
ommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time re-
maining is updated every minute.
• Delay start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by pressing the relevant button appears on the
display for a few seconds (for example ), then the duration of the previously selec-
ted programme is displayed.
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The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by
one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.
• Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours
(max 250 mins).
After the programme has started , the time remaining id updated every minutes.
• Incorrect option selection
If an option, which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the mes-
sage Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow light of button 7starts blinking.
• Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example
(see chapter «What to do if...»).
• End of the programme
When the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed, the DOOR symbol dis-
appears and the door can be opened.
9.8 -DRYING TIME duration -symbol
9.9 -DELAY START -symbol
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.
PERSONALIZATION
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• in the event of operating problems.
By pressing the 3and 4buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is
deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons
again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children
might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
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• Before pressing button 7: it will be impossible to start the machine.
• after pressing button 7: it will be impossible to change any other programme or option.
To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4and 5
until the symbol 9.3 appears or disappears on or from the display.
DAILY USE
Load the laundry
1. Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible.
2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a
click during closing.
WARNING!
Do not embed the laundry between the door
and the rubber joint.
Washing Only
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of de-
tergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the prewash phase or to
perform the stain function, pour the de-
tergent or the stain remover into the
compartment marked .
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2. If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1)
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 de-
termines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and
the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
By selecting a programme, the programme progress indicator symbols and the symbol cor-
responding to the drying degree allowed by the set programme appear on the display.
The pilot light of button 7starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected
programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position corresponds to a cold wash, the position to Reset programme/ Switching
OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position , to
switch the machine off.
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is work-
ing, the yellow pilot light of button 7will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on
the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 2)
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 washer-dryer.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to pre-
vent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, a blinking and the RINSE
HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit and the pi-
lot light of button 7goes off. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied
out.
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NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last
rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing
cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power
rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. At the end of the
programme, a blinking and the RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR
symbol remains lit and the pilot light of button 7goes off. The door is locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out.
RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option cannot be selected with a NON-STOP programme
(see Drying section). To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
WARNING!
Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible op-
tions disappear.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any oth-
er option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of
button 7light starts blinking.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the
button 7. Press the button 5: all the option symbols appear on the display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 5. The corresponding symbol appears on
the display and starts blinking.
Press the button 6to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the
selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to deacti-
vate the option.
After selecting the options, wait a few seconds until the display gets back to the default
status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Wash-
ing Programmes».
PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, where-
as 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 option
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.
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If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain
compartment .
SENSITIVE option
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 dis-
play.
This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option.
This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
DAILY option
By selecting this option, you will be able to modify the washing duration to wash daily
soiled laundry.
The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time.
To be used for daily soiled laundry.
SUPER QUICK option
By selecting this option, it will be possible to reduce the washing duration to wash lightly
soiled laundry.
The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used
for very lightly soiled laundry only. We recommend that you reduce the laundry load.
EXTRA RINSE option (additional 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 (extra rinse). The relevant symbol will appear on the display and this option is active
for selected washing programme.
If you wish to activate this option permanently press simultaneously buttons 2and 3for a
few seconds: the relevant symbol appears on the display. If you wish to cancel it press the
same buttons until the symbol disappears.
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7)
To start the selected programme, press the button 7, the corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operat-
ing and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot
light starts blinking.
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.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7blinks 3 times and
the message Err is displayed for a few seconds.
Select the DELAY START (button 8)
The corresponding symbol will appear 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
by means of this button.
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Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press this button repeated-
ly, to select the desired delay.
The delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of
the programme will appear again. The selected symbol appears on the display.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the
button 7.
You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7.
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the ma-
chine during the delay time, press the button 7to set the machine to pause. When the Door
symbol disappears, the door can be opened. Add the laundry, close the door and press the
button 7again.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Press button 7: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after
the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7;
• Press button 8until the symbol ’ is displayed;
• Press the button 7again to start the programme.
The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with the draining programme.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make
any change, you must press the button 7to pause the appliance.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it.
Turn the programme dial to and then to the new programme position.
Press the 7button again to start the new programme. The washing water in the tub will
not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a
new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any
reason, it is necessary to open it, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 7.
• If the DOOR symbol disappears from the display, the door can be opened.
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• If the DOOR symbol stays on, and the door remains locked, this means that the machine
is already heating or that the water level is too high. 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 a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention
to the water level and temperature !).
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to
press button 7.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of button 7goes off and a blinking ap-
pears on the display. The acoustic signal sounds for a few minutes.
If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub.
Before you empty out the water, the drum continues to run at regular intervals until the
water draining.
Follow the below instruction to empty the water out:
•turn the programme selector dial to
• select the draining or spinning programme
• reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button
• press the button 7
• when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . On the display the
DOOR symbol disappears. The door can now be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 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.
USE - DRYING
Drying only
The recommended load size is 3.5 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetic items.
By pressing Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 5 kg of cotton items (see the
«Drying Programme » table).
The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or con-
nected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order
to obtain the best drying performances.
3. Select the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the pro-
gramme selector dial. The DRYING and the ANTI-CREASE symbols corresponding to the
phases making up the programme appear on the display.
At the same time, the symbols corresponding to the level degrees allowed by the set
programme/fabric and «AUTO» lights up.
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4. – Set the automatic drying (button 3).
With this button you can select the degree of dryness by an electronic drying. The
machine adapts automatically the duration of the drying cycle to the selected de-
gree of dryness.
If you press this button, a black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate
the degree set. The message «AUTO» disappears. The display shows the duration of
the drying cycle.
The pilot light of button 7starts blinking. Press then button 7to start the pro-
gramme. A black dash flashes under the DRYING symbol.
–Set the timed drying (button 4)
Press this button, until the time you want appears on the display. Select the dura-
tion of the drying cycle from 10 to 250 minutes according to the type of fabric (cot-
ton or synthetic). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5
minutes.
The DRYING TIME DURATION symbol appears for a few seconds on the display near
the duration value. Press then button 7to start the programme. A black dash flash-
es under the DRYING symbol.
Note!
The programme time will automatically increase by a few minutes.
Note!
If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase with the timed drying button, the appli-
ance performs only a cooling phase.
5. Press button 7to start the programme.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
6. At the end of the drying programme, the buzzer sounds. A blinking «0» appears on the
display. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase which lasts for about 10 minutes.
During this time the ANTI-CREASE symbol appears on the display. The DOOR symbol
remains lit. The door cannot be opened.
If you need to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press
any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme position (except O.
The door can be opened immediately or after a few minutes depending on the model. (In
any case do not try to open the door if it is locked!) .
7. Turn the selector dial to the Oposition to switch the machine off.
8. Remove the laundry.
Note!
The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items roll-
ing up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness.
In the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet, we
suggest that you unfold the rolled up items, redistribute them evenly in the drum and se-
lect an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
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USE - WASHING AND DRYING
NON-STOP programme: Washing and Automatic drying
The recommended load size is 3.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetic.
It is also possible to dry up to 5 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table).
CAUTION!
Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Switch the machine: turn the selector dial to the washing programme/fabric required.
4. Press the relevant buttons to select the required options.
If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid
too long a drying time therefore saving energy.
In any case the lowest values you can select is 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetic. The
reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying.
5. Press the button 3to set the required dryness degree.
The display shows the entire duration of the washing and the selected drying cycle.
6. Press button 7to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time re-
maining is updated every minute.
7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the corresponding previ-
ous chapter. Then, turn the selector to the Oposition to switch the machine off.
8. Remove the laundry.
NON-STOP programme: Washing and Timed drying
The recommended load size is 3.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetic.
With the Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 5 kg of cotton items (see the
«Drying Programme » table).
CAUTION!
Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Switch the machine on: turn the selector dial to the required washing programme/fab-
ric.
4. Press the relevant buttons to set the required options.
If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too
long a drying time therefore saving energy.
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In any case the lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics
and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics. The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after
selecting drying.
5. Press the button 4to set the drying time. The display shows the entire duration of the
washing and the set drying cycle.
Note!
If you set a washing programme and only 10 minutes of drying cycle by pressing the
button 4, the total duration displayed includes also the unrolling and the cooling
phase.
6. Press the button 7to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time
remaining is updated every minute.
7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the previous chapter.
Then, turn the selector to the Oposition to switch the machine off.
8. Remove the laundry.
Fluff in the fabrics
During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING PHASE, certain types of fabric, such as sponge, wool,
sweatshirt, could release fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle.
This drawback increases with technical fabrics.
To prevent the fluff in your clothes, it is recommended:
• To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light colored fabrics (new
sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially) and vice versa.
• To air-dry this type of fabrics when they are washed the first time.
• To clean the drain filter.
• After the drying phase, thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a
wet rag.
To remove the fluff inside the drum, run a special programme to clean it:
• Empty the drum and clean the drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag.
• Turn the programme selector to the rinse programme.
• Activate the cleaning function by pressing at the same time button 10 and button 5
until the display shows CLE.
• Press button 7to start the programme.
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