AEG AWF8024M3SB User manual

WASHING MACHINE
AWF8024M3SB
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1.1 Conditions Of Use
1.2 Child Safety
1.3 General Safety
1.4 Installation
1.5 Use
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
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2.1 Parts
2.2 Accessories
2.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Control Panel Description
3.2 Program Chart
3.3 Program Options Compatibility
3.4 Options
3.5 Settings
3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad
3.
CONTROL PANEL
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Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and
safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal
injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the AEG
manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and
operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the AEG
manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to
this manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
We recommend the use of original spare parts.When contacting Service, ensure that
you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Subject to change without notice.
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips.
Environmental information.
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5.1 Loading The Laundry
5.2 Using Detergent And Additives
5.3 Options Setting
5.4 Starting A Cycle ( )
5.5 Interruption Of A Program
5.6 Changing A Program
5.7 Changing The Options
5.8 Opening The Door
5.9 At The End Of The Program
5.10 When The Washing Program Is Completed, But There Is Water In The Drum
5.11 AUTO Off Mode
5.
DAILY USE
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6.1 Sorting The Laundry
6.2 Temperatures
6.3 Before Loading The Laundry
6.4 Maximum Loads
6.5 Removing Stains
6.6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent
6.
WASHING HINTS
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8.1 External Cleaning
8.2 Descaling
8.3 After Each Wash
8.4 Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program
8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess
8.7 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
8.8 Frost Precautions
8.
CARE AND CLEANING
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9.1 Possible Failures
9.2 Emergency Door Opening
9.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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4.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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7.
INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
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TECHNICAL DATA
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11.1 Unpacking
11.2 Positioning
11.3 Water Inlet
11.4 Water Drainage
11.5 Electrical Connection
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11.
INSTALLATION
12.1 Packaging Materials
12.2 Old Machine
12.3 Ecological Hints
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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

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SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct
use, before installing and first using the appliance, read
this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments;
1.1 Conditions Of Use
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people using the appliance
are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety
features.
Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
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bed and breakfast type environtments;
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areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environtment;
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WARNING! The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
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This washing machine is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
1.2 Child Safety
Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum.
This machine is provided with child safety lock option
( ) to prevent children playing with the control panel.
(see page 15)
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1.3 General Safety
It is dangerous to alter the specifica-
tions or attempt to modify this product
in any way.
During high temperature wash
program the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check inside the drum before
using the appliance.
Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
Only use manufacturer’s
recommended quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric or appliance can occur if
you exceed the recommended
amount.
Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.
Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service
Centre.
All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious damage
can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See
relevant section in the user manual.
Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
1.4 Installation
After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.
If the appliance is installed on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
Always unplug the appliance and turn
off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
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May cause electric shock! if the
machine is not connected to an
earthed/ground system. DO NOT
touch the wet clothes and metal
parts.
For safety reasons do not use
double adaptors, extension
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Never use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is accessi-
ble.
Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains
such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing.
Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the
machine.
Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
1.5 Use
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Parts
Worktop
Level Adjustment
Feet (Front)
Control Panel
Door
Emergency Door
Open
Detergent/Softener
Dispenser
Cabinet
Front Panel
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Mains Cable
Water Inlet Hose
Transit Bolts
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Drum Lifter
2.2 Accessories
To connect the drain hose
on the edge of a sink.
To close the holes on
the rear side of the
cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Caps
Plastic Hose Guide
Softener
Prewash
Main Wash
Stainless Steel
Washing Drum
Detergent/Softener Dispenser
(For more informations, see page 17, 24)
Door (when open)
(for more informations, see page 17)
Transit Bolt (when remove)
Transit bolts must be removed
before using the appliance.
Emergency Door Opening
Level Adjustment Feet
emergency unlock
trigger

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3. CONTROL PANEL
3.1 Control Panel Description
Display
A
A
A A
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CA
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BD
EG F
AAdd Clothes Icon
BProgram Duration / Delay End Time
/ Alarm Code
CDoor Lock Icon
DDelay End Icon
EVapour phase Icon
FProgram Phase Indication Icon:
Wash Phase, Rinse Phase,
Spin Phase
GSoak Phase Icon
Press the touch buttons with your finger in the area with the symbol or name of the
option. Do not wear gloves when you operate the control panel. Make sure that the control
panel is always clean and dry.
90°
40°
60°50°
30°
1200 800 600
400
Start/
Pause
Hygienic
Care
Delay
End
Pre-
Wash
Extra
Rinse
Soak
Spin
Temp
AB
C
K
HG I JD E F
Spin
Off
Baby Care
Rinse+Spin
Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Bed Linen
Energy Saver
Tub Clean
Full Wash 60
Daily 39
Quick 15
Lock
2s
AProgram knob HSoak touchpad
BHygienic Care touchpad IExtra Rinse touchpad
CStart/Pause touchpad JDelay End touchpad
DTemp touchpad KChild Lock Option
ESpin touchpad
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GPrewash touchpad

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3.2 Program Chart
Program;
Temperature
range
Cold to 90°C
1200
rpm
8 kg
8 kg
8 kg
8 kg
1200
rpm
4 kg
800
rpm
3 kg
1200
rpm
1200
rpm
1200
rpm
1200
rpm
1.5 kg
4 kg
1200
rpm
4 kg
1200
rpm
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Type of load and soil levelMax.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
Cold to 30°C
60°C
Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
Cold to 60°C
Cold to 40°C
30°C to 40°C
Bed Linen; Special program for one synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on.
Rinse + Spin To rinse and spin the laundry.
Spin To spin the laundry and drain the water in
the drum.
Energy
Saver;
40°C and
60°C
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White and colourfast cotton. Set this program to
have a good washing results and decrease the
energy consumption. The time of the washing
program is extended.
Daily wear coloured cotton clothes such as
shirts, blouses, towels and undergarments.
Ideal for low level of soil.
Cottons;
Mixed;
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Off
Daily 39;
Quick 15;
Baby cotton clothes and delicate knitting items with
normal soil.
Tub Clean; For cleaning the tub.
White and coloured cotton.
This position to reset program/switching off the
machine.
Synthetic or mixed fabric items.
Cold to 40°C
Baby Care;
1200
rpm
4 kg
Cold to 40°C
Delicates; Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester
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1) Energy Saver Program with 60degC option selected is recommended for a full load of
normally soiled cotton and is the Energy and Water rating label program.
Program;
Temperature
range
1200
rpm
Type of load and soil levelMax.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
30°C to 60°C
Full Wash 60; Daily wear coloured cotton clothes such as
shirts, blouses, towels and undergarments.
Ideal for normal level of soil.
3.3 Program Options Compatibility
Program
Option
Cottons
Mixed
Bed Linen
Energy Saver
Baby Care
Tub Clean
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Quick 15
Daily 39
Delicates
1)
Soak Prewash Delay
End
Hygienic
Care
No
Spin
Rinse
Hold
Full Wash 60
Extra
Rinse
1) “ Hygienic Care ” option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
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The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle, you must press
(Start/Pause).
Temperature Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the wash
temperature if you want your laundry to
be washed at a temperature different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine. (Symbol “ ” corresponds to
cold wash)
Spin Selection Touchpad
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Press this touchpad repeatedly to
increase or decrease the spin speed or
select Rinse Hold, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine.
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses.
No Spin ( )
By selecting this option the water of
the last rinse is not emptied out and
the drum turns regularly to prevent the
laundry creases.
The door is still locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out.
Rinse Hold ( )
3.4 Options
Fill water and turn the washing
drum (this takes about 20 minutes).
After press the Start/Pause
touchpad, the machine will start to
add water to the washing drum,
which will start to rotate slowly to
dissolve detergent and evenly
distribute clothes.
The machine will enter
the process of
soaking, The washing
drum will stop and
rotate once in a while
in order to distribute
clothes.
1.
Soak (this takes about 30 minutes).
2.
Once the soaking process
complete, the machine will check
the water level again and will
start the selected program and
continue by using the same soak
water.
3.
This option allows you to soak
heavily soiled clothes and stained
items at the beginning of the wash
before main washing phase.
This option will increase the duration
of the program selected for about 50
minutes. And uses more water from
normal wash. The process is as
follows.
Add detergent for “Soak” at the
“Prewash ” compartment.
Soak
If you do not wish to use the soak water
to wash cloth, please follow the steps
below:
NOTE
Press Start/Pause to pause the
washing machine. Then rotate the
program knob to “Off” to turn off the
machine.
1.
Add detergent to the main wash
compartment and select the
program of your choice. Press
Start/Pause again to start the
selected program.
2.
The machine will detect and drain
the water in the washing drum out
automatically and fill in water once
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Prewash ( ) Touchpad
Select this option if you wish your laundry
to be pre-washed before the main wash.
Use this option for heavy soil. The
indicator of this option will be on.
When you set this function, put the
detergent into the “ ” compartment.
This function increases the program
duration.
Select this option to add approximately
30 minutes of tumbling in vapour after
the rinse cycle. The indicator of this
option will be on.
Hygienic Care ( ) Touchpad
Vapour may not necessarily be visible
inside the drum during a vapour cycle.
Vapour is created below the drum and
allowed to naturally rise into the
clothes.
Vapour may not be present during the
entire vapour cycle.
Vapour function is more effective with
half load.
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Extra Rinse Touchpad
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Press this touchpad to add two rinse
phases to a program. The indicator of
this option will be on.
After selecting Delay End time, press
Start/Pause touchpad to start the
program. Machine will then countdown
and update time on the display every
hours until it reaches the starting point of
the wash cycle.
Delay End ( ) Touchpad
Before you start the program, this option
makes it possible to define the end of the
washing program from minimum of 1 hour
to maximum of 20 hours.
If program duration is longer than
3 hours, minimum Delay End
option starts from 4 hours.
Press the Delay End touchpad to choose
the end time as you wish. The display
shows the number of hours and the
indicator beside the touchpad is on.
For example, if the program duration of
your selected program is 3.20 hours and
you define the “Delay End” time to 6
hours. This means your wash program
will finish in 6 hours. (See diagram)
3.20 hrs.2.40 hrs.
Working Cycle
“Delay End” Time : 6 hrs.
Pressed
Start/Pause
End of
Cycle
Start the
Program
Countdown
This option must be selected after
choosing the wash program, and
before pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad.
If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End
option after starting the program, follow
the steps below:
set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad;
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deselect this option by pressing
“Delay End” touchpad repeatedly till
the display shows delay time “ ”;
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press the “Start/Pause” to start the
program.
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Any temperature may be selected,
but “Cold” water is recommended
with this cycle as hotter water may
set some stains.
Use the amount of detergent
recommended for a normal wash
cycle. If desired, use a bleach or
a soaking agent safe for the
fabric, by pouring it into the
detergent compartment.
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the icon “ ” will show on display
3.5 Settings
This setting permits you to either enable
or disable the buzzer at the end of the
program. As an example, you might wish
to disable this buzzer when you start a
wash when going to bed, so that when
the wash finished approximately 1 hour
later, it will not disturb you through the
night.
Error warning beeps such as critical
faults are not disabled.
Enabling/Disabling End-Of-Wash
Buzzer
To disable the buzzer sound, press
“Temp” and “Spin” touchpads
at the same time about 3 seconds,
along with buzzer sound.
To return to default configuration press
these 2 touchpads at the same time
about 3 seconds, the icon “ ” will
show on display along with buzzer
sound.
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Child Safety Lock ( ) Option
Your appliance is provided with CHILD
SAFETY LOCK which permits you to leave
the appliance unsupervised with the door
closed without having to worry that children
might be injured by or cause damage to
the appliance.
Set this option after pressing the
Start/Pause touchpad.
To activate the function, press and
hold “Hygienic Care” touchpad about
2 seconds until the display shows the
icon “ ”.
To set “Child Lock” option:
To deactivate the function, press and
hold “Hygienic Care” touchpad about
2 seconds until the display shows the
icon “ ”.
This function remains enabled
even after the appliance is
switched off.
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If you press any touchpad while
Child Lock is activated, the icon
“ ” will flash on display
3 times along with buzzer sound.
At the end of the Vapour cycle, the
clothes will be warmer, softer and
detached from the drum.
If Vapour option is selected, rinse
temperatures will be elevated.
During a vapour cycle, you may notice
vapour exiting from the drain hose of
the washing machine, this is normal
and there is no cause for alarm.
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BEFORE FIRST USE4.
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
Put 2 litres of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.
1.
2.
3. Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,
without any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub then start the
machine.
During installation or before first use
you may observe some water in the
machine. This is a residual water left in
the machine after a full functional test
in the factory to ensure the machine is
delivered to customers in perfect
working order and is no cause for
concern.
NOTE
3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and
Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad
This touchpad has 2 functions:
Start/Pause ( )1.
To interrupt a program which is
running, press this touchpad to pause
the machine, the Start/Pause pilot light
flashes.
After you have selected the desired
program and options, press this
touchpad to start the machine. The
Start/Pause pilot light will stop flashing
and remain lit until the water level is
above the bottom edge of the door
then pilot light goes OFF. If you have
selected a “Delay End” option, the
countdown will begin and will be
shown on the display.
To restart the program from the point
at which it was interrupted, press this
touchpad again, the Start/Pause pilot
light will stop flashing.
Add Clothes ( )2.
To add clothes:
Pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad to pause the program.
You can only add clothes when
the icon “ ” shown on the
display.
1.
Wait for the machine to come to a
complete stop before opening the
door (wait for door lock “ ” icon
to turn off).
2.
Resume the program by pressing
“Start/Pause” touchpad again.
4.
Add clothing and close the door.
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DAILY USE5.
Check and remove objects (if there
are any) that could be trapped in the
fold.
1.
2.
5.1 Loading The Laundry
Connect the main plug to the main
socket.
Turn the water tap on.
3.
Place the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible. (Refer to page 21
“WASHING HINTS”)
5.
Close the door.
6.
4.
Make sure that no laundry
remains between the seal and
the door.
Detergent Dispenser Drawer
1.
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
Please read “Detergents Type
and Quantity of Detergent”on
page 22 before use.
5.2 Using Detergent And
Additives
Compartment “SOFTENER”
Compartment “PREWASH”
This compartment is used for fabric
conditioner and starching agent.
This compartment is only used for
detergent when a “Prewash” option
is selected.
Compartment “MAIN WASH”
This compartment is used for
detergent on all programs.
Detergent flap
Position
down:
for liquid
detergent.
Position
up: for
powder
detergent.
Turn the knob to set a program. The
washing machine will propose a
temperature and automatically select
the spin value provided for the
program you have chosen.
The selector knob can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position “Off” to reset program/
switching OFF the machine.
At the end of the program the selector
dial must be turned to position “Off”, to
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Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment .
Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
Do not put more liquid than the
maximum level.
Do not set the “Delay End”.
Do not set the “Prewash” phase.
NOTE: When you use the
liquid detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until
it stops.
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Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener;
2.
If you wish to carry out the
“Prewash” phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .
If required, pour fabric softener into
the compartment marked .
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Close the drawer gently.
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Residues of detergent, softener
and water may remain in the
dispenser. It is recommended to
clean the dispenser regularly to
remove any residue.
The softener amount used must
not exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer.
If you use thick softeners it is
recommended to dilute with water.
If you want your laundry to be spun or
use temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine,
pess “Spin” and “Temp” touchpads
repeatedly to change the spin speed
and temperature.
Press the option touchpads, if you
want your laundry to be washed with
special functions.
Different functions can be
combined which is dependent on
the program selected.
If an option is not compatible with
the wash program selected, the
symbol “ ” will flash on display
along with buzzer sound.
If you want to define the end of the
washing program, press the “Delay
End” touchpad repeatedly to choose
your washing machine working time.
5.3 Options Setting
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NOTE
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The appliance will automatically adjust
the selected program duration
according to the type and size of the
load.
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The display will show adjusted
program duration.
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To start a program, press the Start/Pause
touchpad. The corresponding pilot light
will stop flashing and a default program
duration will be displayed on the screen.
5.4 Starting A Cycle ( )
After approx. 15 minutes from the start of
a program:
If you press any touchpad while a
program is operating, the symbol “ ”
will flash on display along with buzzer
sound.
To pause, press Start/ Pause.
The indicator will start flashing.
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Press the Start/Pause again.
The program will continue.
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5.5 Interruption Of A Program
5.6 Changing A Program
It may be possible to change some of the
options after a wash program has started.
5.7 Changing The Options
Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The
indicator will start flashing.
1.
If available change the options that
you wish.
2.
Press Start/Pause again. The program
will continue.
3.
While a program or the Delay End is
operating, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator “ ”.
First, set the machine to PAUSE by
pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad. Wait
until the door lock indicator goes off, then
the door can be opened.
If the door lock indicator “ ” does not
disappear, this means that the machine
is already heating and the water level is
above the bottom edge of the door or the
drum is turning. In this case the door
CAN NOT be opened. If you need to
open it, you must drain the water to open
the door.
In case of emergency please
refer to “Emergency door
opening” on page 32.
5.8 Opening The Door
NOTE
NOTE
The appliance will not drain the water
(except programs; Spin, Rinse + Spin,
Tub Clean).
The appliance stops automatically.
The acoustic signal will operate.
The display will show “ ”.
The indicator of the touchpad
Start/Pause goes off.
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The door lock indicator “ ” goes off.
Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
Keep the door partly open, to prevent
the mildew and odours.
Turn off the water tap.
5.9 At The End Of The Program
Changing a running program is possible
only by resetting it.
Turn the program selector knob to the
position “Off” to cancel the program
and to turn off the appliance.
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Turn the program selector knob to the
new program position and change any
available options. Press Start/Pause
to start the new program.
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When the program is completed and
the door lock indicator “ ” goes off,
you can open the door.
5.10 When The Washing
Program Is Completed, But
There Is Water In The Drum
The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
(Option “Rinse Hold ” is used)
You must drain the water to
open the door.
The indicator “Start/Pause” flashes to
remind you to drain the water.
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At the end of the program, the time
remaining can suddenly decrease from
7 minutes or less to 0 due to the
overestimated total program time during
the load sensing phase. In some cases
(with perfectly balanced load) the
program time can be shorter than the
time estimated after the load sensing
phase is completed. This is a normal
behavior of the machine and not a cause
for concern as it does not compromise its
performance.
5.11 AUTO Off Mode
NOTE
The door lock indicator “ ” is on.
The door stays locked.
1.
To drain the water:
Press the “Start/Pause ” touchpad.
The appliance drains the water and
spins with the maximum spin speed
for selected program.
Alternatively, before pressing the
“Start/Pause” touchpad, you can press
the “Spin ” touchpad to change the
spin speed. You can select “No Spin
( )”, if you want the machine to only
drain the water.
2.
Turn the program selector knob to the
position “Off” to turn off the appliance.
3.
After approximately 18 hours, if you
do not press Start/Pause touchpad,
the appliance will drain and spin
automatically.
NOTE
5 minutes after the washing program
ends, if you do not deactivate the
appliance, the energy saving function
activates.
The energy saving function decreases
the energy consumption when the
appliance is in the stand by mode.
All indicators and the display will
switch off.
The indicator of the touchpad
Start/Pause will flash slowly.
Press one of the touchpads to
deactivate the energy saving
status.