AEG L 62482 DFL User manual

EN User Manual 2
Washing Machine
DE Benutzerinformation 25
Waschmaschine
L 62482 DFL

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7
5. PROGRAMMES ...........................................................................................................8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES......................................................................................... 11
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................12
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 13
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................14
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 17
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................22
14. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................24
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
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manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
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•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Do not install the appliance directly
over the floor drain.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• Do not put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• 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 mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised 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 touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
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2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the
inlet hose is too short. Contact the
service centre for the replacement of
the inlet hose.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the service
centre for the other drain hose and
the extension.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Follow 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.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber
parts of the washing machine.
Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing
machine.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets
from being closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
3.3 Available from your
authorized dealer
Only appropriate
accessories approved by
AEG ensure the safety
standards of the appliance. If
unapproved parts are used,
any claims will be
invalidated.
Fixing plate kit (4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1 2 3
456789
1On/Off button (Aan/Uit - Marche/
Arrêt)
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start/Pause button (Start/Pauze -
Départ/Pause)
5Delay start button (Startuitstel -
Départ Différé)
6Time saving button (Tijd Besparen -
Gain de Temps)
7Extra rinse button (Extra Spoelen -
Rinçage+)
8Spin button (T./min)
9Temperature button (Temp.°C)
4.2 Display
A B C
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Time area:
AProgramme duration
Delay start
Alarm codes
Message of error
Programme is completed.
Door lock indicator:
BYou cannot open the appliance door when the indicator is
on.
You cannot open the appliance door when the indicator
flashes. Wait for some minutes before you open the door.
You can open the door only when the indicator goes off.
Child safety lock:
CThe indicator comes on when you activate this device.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Katoen - Blanc/
Couleurs
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Katoen + Voorwas
- Blanc/Couleurs +
Prélavage
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and
normal soil.
Katoen + Vlekken -
Blanc/Couleurs +
Taches
95°C - 40°C
8 kg
1400 rpm
White and resistant coloured cotton with heavy
soil. Heavy soil.
Synthetica - Syn-
thétiques
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Strijkvrij - Repas-
sage Facile
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1000 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal
and light soil.1)
Fijne Was - Déli-
cats
40°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring a mild washing. Normal
soil.
Wol/Zijde -
Laine/Soie
40°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and other fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-
bol2).
Centrif. - Essorage 8 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate
fabrics.
Pompen - Vidange 8 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Spoelen - Rinçage
Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
Mix 20°
20°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed
fabrics lightly soiled. Select this programme to re-
duce the energy consumption. Make sure that the
detergent is suitable for low temperatures in order
to have good washing results3).
Jeans
60°C - Cold
8 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark coloured
items.
20 Min. - 3 kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or
worn only once.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Katoen Eco - Co-
ton Eco 4)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
1) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin
phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't
rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
3) The appliance performs the short heating phase if the water temperature is below 20°C. The appli-
ance can show the temperature setting as “cold”.
4) 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 «Stand-
ard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and
water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared
for the selected programme.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
T./min
Extra
Spoelen
- Rin-
çage+1)
Tijd Be-
sparen -
Gain de
Temps2)
Startuit-
stel - Dé-
part Dif-
féré
Katoen - Blanc/Couleurs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Katoen + Voorwas - Blanc/
Couleurs + Prélavage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Katoen + Vlekken - Blanc/
Couleurs + Taches ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetica - Synthétiques ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Strijkvrij - Repassage Facile ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Fijne Was - Délicats ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wol/Zijde - Laine/Soie ■ ■ ■
Centrif. - Essorage ■■
Pompen - Vidange
Spoelen - Rinçage ■ ■ ■ ■
Mix 20° ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
T./min
Extra
Spoelen
- Rin-
çage+1)
Tijd Be-
sparen -
Gain de
Temps2)
Startuit-
stel - Dé-
part Dif-
féré
Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
20 Min. - 3 kg ■■
Katoen Eco - Coton Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) If you set Extra Rinse option, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the Rinse programme, if
you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
2) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully
load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand-
ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of
laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage
and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro-
gramme duration.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve
the quality of product.
At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura-
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal-
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8kg,
the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro-
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
Programmes Load (kg) Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme du-
ration (mi-
nutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Katoen - Blanc/
Couleurs 60°C 8 1.56 65 240 52
Katoen - Blanc/
Couleurs 40°C 8 0.90 65 236 52
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Programmes Load (kg) Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme du-
ration (mi-
nutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Synthetica - Synthé-
tiques 40°C 3 0.40 45 100 35
Fijne Was - Délicats
40°C 3 0.52 50 80 35
Wol/Zijde - Laine/
Soie 30°C 2) 2 0.31 48 60 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60°C cot-
ton 8 1.02 55 242 52
Standard 60°C cot-
ton 4 0.78 45 211 52
Standard 40°C cot-
ton 4 0.59 45 191 52
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) Not available for some models.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.48 0.48
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation
1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC .
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temp.°C
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
7.2 T./min
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The relevant indicator comes on.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
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7.3 Extra Spoelen - Rinçage+
With this option you can add some rinses
to some washing programmes, refer to
"Programme chart".
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Tijd Besparen - Gain de
Temps
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• Press this button one time to set
'Shortened duration' for items with
daily soil.
• Press this button two times to set
'Extra Quick' for slightly soiled items
only.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.
7.5 Startuitstel - Départ
Différé
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator
and delay time.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press Temp.°C and T./min. at the
same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
8.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press Extra Spoelen - Rinçage+ and
Tijd Besparen - Gain de temps at the
same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause : the options and the
programme knob are locked.
• Before you press Start/Pauze -
Départ/Pause : the appliance cannot
start.
8.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press Tijd Besparen - Gain de temps
and Startuitstel - Départ Différé at the
same time until the relevant indicator
comes on/goes off.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
4. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
5. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
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10. DAILY USE
10.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure you do not put too much
laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
becomes trapped between
the seal and the door. There
is a risk of water leakage or
damage to the laundry.
10.2 Filling the detergent and
additives
Compartment for prewash phase,
soak programme or stain remover.
Compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
detergent products.
10.3 Check the position of the
flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until
it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
1
2
3. To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.
A
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
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B
With the flap in the
position DOWN:
• Do not use
gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
• Do not put more
liquid detergent than
the limit shown on in
the flap.
• Do not set the
prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay
start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent
dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.4 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt
to activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The indicator of Start/Pauze -
Départ/Pause flashes.
• The display shows the
programme duration.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration, or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set
option comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message Err.
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/Pause
to start the programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
The programme starts, the door is
locked. The display show the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time when the
appliance fills water.
10.7 Cycle time recalculation
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the cycle
time to the laundry you
have put in the drum to
have perfect washing
results in the minimum
necessary time.
• The display shows the
new time value.
10.8 Starting a programme
with the delay start
1. Press button Startuitstel - Départ
Différé again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.
2. Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Start/Pauze - Départ/Pause
to start the appliance, you
can cancel or change the set
of the delay start.
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10.9 Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause to set the appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Startuitstel - Départ
Différé repeatedly until the display
shows .
3. Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause again to start the programme
immediately.
10.10 Interrupting a
programme and changing a
option
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Start/Pauze -
Départ/Pause again.
The programme continues.
10.11 Cancelling a running
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.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.12 Opening the door when
the programme operates
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high, the door lock
indicator stays on and
you cannot open the door.
To open the door proceed as follows:
1. Press the button Aan/Uit - Marche/
Arrêt for some seconds to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes and then
open carefully the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Activate the appliance and set the
programme again.
10.13 Opening the door when
the delay start is active
While the delay start operates, the
appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1. Press button Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause.
In the display the door lock indicator
goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Start/Pauze - Départ/Pause.
The delay start continues.
10.14 End of cycle
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signal operates (if it is active).
In the display comes on and the door
locked indicator goes off.
The indicator of Start/Pauze - Départ/
Pause button goes off.
1. Press button Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt
to deactivate the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
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When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last set
programme. Turn the
programme knob to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours
10.15 Draining water out after
end of cycle
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 lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the
door:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2. Press the Start/Pauze - Départ/Pause
button.
The appliance drains the water and
spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door .
4. Press Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately18 hours.
10.16 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption
when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press Start/Pauze
- Départ/Pause button.
Press the button Aan/Uit - Marche/
Arrêt to activate the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button Aan/Uit - Marche/
Arrêt to activate the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO
Stand-by function doesn't
deactivate the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that
are on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured
items together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains with a special
detergent.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains
before putting items in drum
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
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occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• 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
programme temperature and the
level of soil.
• If your appliance does not have the
detergent dispenser with the flap
device, add the liquid detergents with
a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
11.4 Ecological hints
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry
allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.
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12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1.
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2
2.
3. 4.
12.6 Cleaning the drain filter
Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot.
Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean.
Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops flowing out.
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2
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