AEG L 60260 FL User manual

L 60260 FL
L 60460 FL
L 60660 FL
EN User manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7. CONSUMPTION VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
9. USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10. HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
13. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, careful-
ly read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is
not responsible if an incorrect installation and use cau-
ses injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions
with the appliance 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 use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• 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 recom-
mend you activate it.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 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 6 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly quali-
fied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maxi-
mum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar
(0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)
must not be obstructed 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.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 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 appli-
ance.
• 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 sup-
plied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you in-
stall 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 informa-
tion on the rating plate agrees with
the power supply. If not, contact an
electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof 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 installa-
tion. Make sure that there is access to
the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to discon-
nect 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 appli-
ance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in the
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mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS
1362) fuse.
•
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 sup-
plied 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.
2.2 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock,
fire, burns or damage to the ap-
pliance.
• Use this appliance in a household en-
vironment.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• 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.
• Do not put a container to collect pos-
sible water leakage under the appli-
ance. Contact the Service to ensure
which accessories can be used.
2.3 Care and Cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the
appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• 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 ob-
jects.
2.4 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.
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions Width / Height / Depth 600 / 850 / 522 mm
Total depth 540 mm
Electrical connection: Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230-240 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
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Level of protection against ingress of solid particles
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex-
cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro-
tection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Water supply
1)
Cold water
Maximum load Cotton 6 kg
Spin speed Maximum 1200 rpm (L 60260 FL)
1400 rpm (L 60460 FL)
1600 rpm (L 60660 FL)
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
8
10
11
9
12
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump
7Feet for the appliance level
8Water drain hose
9Water inlet valve
10 Mains cable
11 Transit bolts
12 Feet for the appliance level
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4.1 Accessories
1 2
34
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.
3Anti-flood inlet hose
To prevent possible leakage
4Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the
edge of a sink.
5. CONTROL PANEL
20 Min. - 3 kg
Jeans
Cottons
Eco
1 2 3
456789
1On/Off button
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start/Pause button
5Delay Start button
6Time Save button
7Extra Rinse button
8Spin button
9Temperature button
5.1 On Off button
1
Press this button to activate or deacti-
vate the appliance. A tune sounds when
the appliance is activated.
The AUTO Stand-by function automati-
cally deactivates the appliance to de-
crease the energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5 mi-
nutes before you press button
4
.
– All settings are cancelled.
–Press button
1
to activate the ap-
pliance again.
– Set again the washing programme
and all possible options.
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• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme. Refer to 'At the
end of programme'.
5.2 Programme knob
2
Turn this knob to set a programme.
5.3 Display
3
ABC
The display shows:
A• The programme time
When the programme starts, the time decreases with steps of 1 mi-
nute.
• The delay start
When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay
start time.
• Alarm codes
If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes. Re-
fer to 'Troubleshooting' chapter.
•Err
The display shows this message for some seconds if:
– You set a function that is not applicable for the programme.
– You change the programme while it operates.
The indicator of the Start/Pause button
4
flashes.
•
When the programme is completed.
BDoor lock
• You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is
on.
• You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol
flashes. Wait for some minutes before you open the
door.
• You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on:
• There is water in the drum.
• The 'Rinse Hold' function is on.
CThe child lock symbol
The symbol comes on when you activate this device.
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5.4 Start/Pause button
4
Press button
4
to start or interrupt a
programme.
5.5 Delay start button
5
Press button
5
to delay the start of a
programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.
5.6 Time save button
6
Press the button
6
to decrease the
programme duration.
• Press one time to set 'Shortened dura-
tion' for items with daily soil.
• Press two times to set 'Extra Quick' for
items with almost no soil.
Some programmes accept only
one of the two functions.
5.7 Extra rinse button
7
Press button
7
to add rinsing phases to
a programme.
Use this function for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
5.8 Spin button
8
Press this button to:
• Decrease the maximum speed of the
spin phase of the programme.
• Activate the 'Rinse Hold' function. Set
this function to prevent fabric creases.
The appliance does not drain the wa-
ter when the programme is comple-
ted.
'Rinse Hold' function is
on.
5.9 Temperature button
9
Press button
9
to change the default
temperature.
= cold water
5.10 Acoustic signals function
You can hear the acoustic signals 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 sig-
nals, press button
8
and button
9
at
the same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic sig-
nals, they continue operate only
when you press the buttons and
when a malfunction occurs.
5.11 Child lock function
This function prevents children to play
with the control panel.
• To activate the function, press button
6
and button
7
at the same time
until the display shows the symbol .
• To deactivate the function, press but-
ton
6
and button
7
at the same
time until the symbol goes off.
You can activate the function:
• Before you press the Start/Pause but-
ton
4
: the appliance cannot start.
• After you press the Start/Pause button
4
, all the buttons and the pro-
gramme knob are deactivated.
5.12 Permanent extra rinse
function
With this function you can keep the extra
rinse function permanently on when you
set a new programme.
• To activate the function press button
5
and button
6
at the same time
until the indicator of button
7
is on.
• To deactivate the function press but-
ton
5
and button
6
at the same
time until the indicator of button
7
is
off.
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6. PROGRAMMES
Programme
Temperature
Type of load
max. weight of load
Cycle
description
Functions
Cottons
95° - Cold
White and coloured
cotton with normal
soil.
max. 6 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Cottons + Pre-
wash
95° - Cold
White and coloured
cotton with heavy
soil.
max. 6 kg
Prewash
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Cottons +
Stains
95° - 40°
White and coloured
cotton with heavy
soil.
max. 6 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Synthetics
60° - Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabric items with nor-
mal level of soil.
max. 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Easy Iron
2)
60° - Cold
Synthetic fabric items
with normal soil.
max. 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Delicates
40° - Cold
Delicate fabrics as
acrylics, viscose, pol-
yester items with nor-
mal soil.
max. 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
Wool/Silk
40° - Cold
Machine washable
wool. Hand washable
wool and delicate
fabrics with «hand
washing» care sym-
bol.
max. 2 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
Spin
3)
All fabrics
The maximum load
of the laundry is rela-
ted to the type of
laundry.
Drainage of the
water
Spin phase at the
maximum speed.
SPIN REDUC-
TION
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Programme
Temperature
Type of load
max. weight of load
Cycle
description
Functions
Drain All fabrics
The maximum load
of the laundry is rela-
ted to the type of
laundry.
Drainage of the
water
Rinse All fabrics. One rinse with
additive spin
phase
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
4)
Curtains
40° - Cold
Set this programme
to wash curtains. It
adds automatically
the prewash phase to
clean the dust from
the curtains.
Do not put the deter-
gent into the pre-
wash compartment.
max. 2 kg
Prewash
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Jeans
60° - Cold
All items in jeans.
Jersey made items
with hi-tech materi-
als.
max. 6 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
20 Min. - 3 kg
40° - 30°
Cotton and synthetic
items with light soil
or worn only one
time.
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Cottons
Eco
5)
60° - 40°
White and fast col-
oured cotton with
normal soil.
For this programme
you can set only the
Extra Quick duration.
max. 6 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVE
1)
1) if you press the button 6 two times (Extra Quick duration), we recommend that you
decrease the quantity of the load. It is possible to load fully the appliance, however the
washing results are reduced.
2) The wash and spin phase is soft to prevent the creases of the laundry. The appliance
adds some rinses.
3) The default phase of the spin speed is related to cotton items. Set the spin speed. Make
sure that it agrees with the laundry.
4) Press Extra Rinse button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs
delicate rinses and a short spin.
5) STANDARD PROGRAMMES for the Energy Label consumption values. According to
regulation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «standard 60° C cotton
programme» and the «standard 40° C cotton programme». They are the most efficient
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programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally
soiled cotton laundry.
Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy
consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.
The washing temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature
declared for the selected programme.
7. CONSUMPTION VALUES
At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the max-
imum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calcula-
ted and can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maxi-
mum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 6 kg, the pro-
gramme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration
don’t reach 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot blinks
in the display.
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the da-
ta: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
Pro-
grammes
Load
(kg)
Energy
con-
sump-
tion
(kWh)
Water
con-
sump-
tion (li-
tre)
Ap-
proxi-
mate
pro-
gramm
e dura-
tion
(mi-
nutes)
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
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FL
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
L
60460
FL
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
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60660
FL
Cottons 60
°C 61.2 58 146 53 52 44
Cottons 40
°C 60.75 58 145 53 52 44
Synthetics
40 °C 30.5 43 127 35 35 35
Delicates 40
°C 30.53 50 100 35 35 35
Wool/Hand
wash 30 °C 20.25 45 56 30 30 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60
°C cotton 60.89 46 200 53 52 44
Standard 60
°C cotton 30.64 38 171 53 52 44
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Pro-
grammes
Load
(kg)
Energy
con-
sump-
tion
(kWh)
Water
con-
sump-
tion (li-
tre)
Ap-
proxi-
mate
pro-
gramm
e dura-
tion
(mi-
nutes)
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
L
60260
FL
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
L
60460
FL
Re-
main-
ing
mois-
ture
(%)
1)
L
60660
FL
Standard 40
°C cotton 30.51 38 158 53 52 44
1) At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left-On Mode (W)
0.48 0.48
The information given in the charts above are in compliance with the EU Com-
mission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. To activate the drain system, put 2 li-
tre of water in the main wash com-
partment of the detergent dispens-
er.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the main wash compartment of the
detergent dispenser. Set and start a
programme for cotton at the highest
temperature without laundry. This
removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
9. USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
3. Press button
1
to activate the ap-
pliance.
4. Put the laundry in the appliance.
5. Use the correct quantity of deter-
gent and additives.
6. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of laundry and soil.
9.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time. Shake the items be-
fore you put them in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laun-
dry in the drum.
3. Close the door.
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Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to the laundry.
9.2 Filling the detergent and additives
The detergent compartment for the prewash phase, the soak
programme and for the stain function.
Add the detergent for prewash, soak and stain remover before
the start of the programme.
The detergent compartment for the washing phase.
If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start
the programme.
Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch).
Put the product in the compartment before you start the pro-
gramme.
This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liq-
uid detergent.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the de-
tergent products.
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Check the position of the flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser un-
til it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
3. To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the
flap down.
With the flap in the position
DOWN:
– Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
– Do not put more liquid deter-
gent than the limit showed in
the flap.
– Do not set the prewash phase.
– Do not set the delay start func-
tion.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent dis-
penser. Make sure that the flap
does not cause a blockage when
you close the drawer.
9.3 Setting and starting a
programme
1. Turn the programme knob.
2. The indicator of button
4
flashes
with red colour.
3. The indicators of the default temper-
ature and spin speed come on. To
change the temperature and/or the
spin speed, press the related but-
tons.
4. Set the available functions and the
delay start. When you press the rele-
vant button, the indicator of the set
function comes on or the display
shows the related symbol.
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5. Press button
4
to start the pro-
gramme. The indicator of button
4
is on with red colour.
The drain pump can operate for
a short time when the appliance
fills water.
The appliance adjust auto-
matically the cycle time to the
laundry you have put in the
drum to have perfect washing
results in the minimum neces-
sary time. After approximate-
ly 15 minutes from the start of
the programme, the display
shows the new time value.
9.4 Interrupt a programme
1. Press button
4
. The indicator
flashes.
2. Press button
4
again. The washing
programme continues.
9.5 Cancel a programme
1. Turn the programme knob to
to cancel the programme.
2. Turn again the programme knob to
a new washing programme. At this
time you can also set the available
functions.
The appliance does not drain the
water.
9.6 Change a function
You can change only some functions be-
fore they operate.
1. Press button
4
. The indicator
flashes.
2. Change the function set.
9.7 Set the delay start
1. Press button
5
again and again un-
til the display shows the number of
minutes or hours.
2. Press button
4
, the appliance
starts the countdown of the delay
start.
When the countdown is completed,
the programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
4
to
start the appliance, you can can-
cel or change the set of the delay
start.
You cannot set the delay start
with the Steam programme.
9.8 Cancel the delay start
1. Press button
4
. The related indica-
tor flashes.
2. Press button
5
again and again un-
til the display shows 0’.
3. Press button
4
. The programme
starts.
9.9 Open the door
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1. Press button
4
. The door lock
symbol in the display goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door and press
button
4
. The programme or the
delay start continues.
If the temperature and level of
the water in the drum are too
high, the door lock symbol stays
on and you cannot open the
door. To open the door do the
steps that follow:
1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes.
3. Make sure that no water is in
the drum.
If you deactivate the appliance, it
is necessary to set the pro-
gramme again.
9.10 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signals operate.
•In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the Start/Pause but-
ton
4
goes off.
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• The door lock symbol goes off.
•Press button
1
to deactivate the ap-
pliance. After five minutes from the
end of the programme, the energy
saving function automatically deacti-
vates the appliance.
When you activate the appliance
again, the display show the end
of the last set programme. Turn
the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
• Remove the laundry from the appli-
ance. Make sure that the drum is emp-
ty.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours.
• Close the water tap.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
– The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
– The door stays locked.
– You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2. Press the Start/Pause button
4
.
The appliance drain the water and
spin.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock symbol goes off,
you can open the door
4. Deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drain and spin au-
tomatically after approximately
18 hours.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 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 together white and col-
oured items.
• 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 inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted illustra-
tions.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase again.
10.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applica-
ble to the type of stain and fabric.
10.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines.
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• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of de-
tergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the pro-
gramme temperature and the level of
soil.
• If you use liquid detergents, do not set
the prewash phase.
• If your appliance has not the deter-
gent dispenser with the flap device,
add the liquid detergents with a dos-
ing ball.
10.4 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing ma-
chines. In areas where the water hard-
ness is soft it is not necessary to use a
water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Obey the instructions that you find on
the packaging of the products.
Equivalent scales measure the water
hardness:
• German degrees (°dH).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol for each litre - inter-
national unit for the hardness of wa-
ter).
• Clarke degrees.
Water hardness table
Level Type Water hardness
°dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke
1soft 0-7 0-15 0-1.5 0-9
2medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16
3hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25
4very hard > 21 > 37 >3.7 >25
11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply before you clean it.
11.1 Descaling
The water we use contains limescale. If it
becomes necessary, use a water softener
to remove limescales.
Use a special product made for washing
machines. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the manufactur-
er.
Do this separately from the laundry
wash.
11.2 External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.
11.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Empty the laundry from the drum.
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• Set the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme
• Use a correct quantity of powder de-
tergent with biological properties.
After each wash, keep the door open for
a while to prevent mould and to let un-
pleasant smells go out.
11.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
11.5 Drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
Only use special products to remove rust
particles from the drum.
To do this:
• Clean the drum with special product
for stainless steel.
• Start a short programme for cotton at
the maximum temperature with a
small quantity of detergent.
11.6 Detergent dispenser
To clean the dispenser:
1
2
1. Press the lever.
2. Pull the dispenser out.
3. Remove the top part of the liquid
additive compartment.
4. Clean all the parts with water.
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5. Clean the dispenser recess with a
brush.
6. Put back the dispenser in the recess.
11.7 Drain pump
Regularly examine the drain
pump and make sure that it is
clean.
Clean the pump if:
• The appliance does not drain the wa-
ter.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.
• The display shows an alarm code be-
cause of the problem with water drain.
WARNING!
1. Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter
while the appliance oper-
ates. Do not clean the drain
pump if the water in the ap-
pliance is hot. The water
must be cold before you
clean the drain pump.
To clean the drain pump:
1. Open the drain pump door.
2. Put a container below the recess of
the drain pump to collect the water
that flows out.
3. Press the two levers and pull for-
ward the drainage duct to let the
water flow out.
4. When the container is full of water,
put the drainage duct back again
and empty the container. Do steps 3
and 4 again and again until no more
water flows out from the drain
pump.
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5. Pull back the drainage duct and turn
the filter to remove it.
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