AEG L 79495 FL User manual

EN User Manual
Washing Machine L 79495 FL

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 6
4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................7
5. PROGRAMMES .............................................................................................................. 8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES.............................................................................................12
7. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 13
8. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 14
9. BEFORE FIRST USE.......................................................................................................15
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................... 15
11. HINTS AND TIPS.........................................................................................................19
12. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 20
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................24
14. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING............................................................................... 26
15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 27
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Always use original spare parts.
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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.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential 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 door
when it 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 9 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 (if applicable)
must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.
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•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•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.
• 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.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• 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.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362)
fuse.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, 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 put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
• 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 Installation on suspended
flooring
Suspended wooden floors are
particularly susceptible to vibration.
To limit vibration we recommend placing
a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15
mm thick, under the appliance. It should
be screwed to at least 2 floor beams and
should extend beyond the front feet.
If possible, install the appliance where
the floor is more stable.
3.4 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
Jeans
Cottons
+ Prewash
Extra Silent
Synthetics
Easy Iron
Delicates
Wool/Silk
Duvet
On/Off
Spin/Drain
Rinse
20 Min.- 3Kg
Super Eco 30°
Cottons
Eco
Refresh
Anticrease
1 2 3
45678910
1On/Off button (On/Off)
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start Pause button (Start/Pause)
5Delay start button (Delay Start)
6Time save button (Time Save)
7Extra rinse button (Extra Rinse)
8Stain button (Stains)
9Spin reduction button (Spin)
10 Temperature button (Temperature)
4.2 Display
A B C D
A
Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator.
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B
Spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator1)
Rinse Hold indicator
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
C
Display indicators:
Washing phase
Rinses phase
Spin phase
Child safety lock
Door locked
You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
Delay start
D
Time area:
Programme duration
Delay start
Alarm codes
Message of error
Programme is completed
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Cottons
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Cottons + Pre-
wash
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and
normal soil.
Extra Silent
95°C - Cold
9 kg White and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light
soil. The programme eliminates all spinning phase
to perform a silent cycle. The cycle stops with water
in the tub.
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
Easy Iron
60°C - Cold
4 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal
and light soil.1)
Delicates
40°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyest-
er items. Normal soil.
Wool/Silk
40°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and
delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.2)
Duvet
60°C - 30°C
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one synthetic blanket, du-
vet, bedspread and so on.
Spin/Drain3)
9 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate
fabrics.
Rinse
9 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.
Jeans
60°C - Cold
9 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark coloured
items.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
20 Min. - 3 Kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or
worn only once.
Super Eco 30°
30°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics. Normal
soil4).
Cottons Eco5)
60°C - 40°C
9 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
Steam programmes6)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized
stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:
• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
• Items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble drying.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Refresh
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items.
This cycle removes odours from the laundry.7)
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Anticrease
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
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) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
4) Set this programme to decrease the energy and water consumption maintaining a good washing per-
formance.
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 «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.
6) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry could be humid.
It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to let the humidity dry. When the
programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a steam cycle, items may be
ironed however with less effort.
7) Steam does not remove animal odours.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Spin
Stains1)
Extra Rinse2)
Time Save3)
Delay Start
Cottons ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons + Prewash ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Extra Silent ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Easy Iron ■■■ ■ ■
Delicates ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool/Silk ■■■
Duvet ■■
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Programme
Spin
Stains1)
Extra Rinse2)
Time Save3)
Delay Start
Spin/Drain ■ ■ ■
Rinse ■■■■
Jeans ■■■■
20 Min. - 3 Kg ■■
Super Eco 30° ■■■■
Cottons Eco ■■ ■ ■ ■ 4) ■
1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower then 40°C.
2) 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.
3) If you set a shorter 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.
4) For this programme you can set only the Extra Quick duration.
5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Green
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this washing
machine. Follow the garment care label
for drying and other laundry instructions.
M1361
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera-
ture.
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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 9kg,
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)
Cottons 60°C 9 1,55 87 220 52
Cottons 40°C 9 0,97 87 205 52
Synthetics 40°C 4 0,72 55 155 35
Delicates 40°C 4 0,60 59 89 35
Wool/Silk 30°C 2) 2 0,35 58 60 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60°C cot-
ton 9 0,640 57 226 52
Standard 60°C cot-
ton 4.5 0,349 41 185 52
Standard 40°C cot-
ton 4.5 0,347 40 199 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. SETTINGS
7.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
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• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press Stains and Extra Rinse at
the same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
7.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press Temp. and Spin at the same
time until the indicator comes on/
goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Start/Pause : the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Start/Pause : the
appliance cannot start.
7.3 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 Delay Start and Time Save at
the same time until the relevant
indicator comes on/goes off.
8. OPTIONS
8.1 Programme knob
Turn this knob to set a programme. The
related programme indicator comes on.
8.2 Start/Pause
Press button Start/Pause to start or
interrupt a programme.
8.3 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator
and delay time.
8.4 Time Save
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• Press this button one time to set
'Shortened duration' for items with
daily soil.
• Press this button two times to set
'Extra Quick' for slightly soiled items
only.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.
8.5 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to some washing programmes, refer to
"Programme chart".
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
8.6 Stains
Set this option to add the stain phase to
a programme.
Use this option for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this function, put the stain
remover into compartment .
This option increases the
programme duration.
This option is not available
with a temperature lower
than 40 °C.
8.7 Spin
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the set
speed.
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Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• To compensate for the absence of
spinning, the rinse phase uses more
water for some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to reduce creasing.
• The washing programme ends with
water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to reduce creasing.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to
"Draining water out after
end of cycle".
8.8 Temperature
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
2. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button On/Off to activate the
appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.2 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.
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10.3 Filling the detergent and
additives
Compartment for prewash phase
an soak programme.
Compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of
liquid additives.
Compartment for stain remover.
Flap for powder or liquid
detergent.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
detergent products.
10.4 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.
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.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
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• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The indicator of Start/Pause
flashes.
• The display shows: the default
temperature, the spin speed, the
indicators of the programme
phases and 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/Pause to start the
programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
On the display the indicator of the phase
is operation starts to flash.
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 Behaviour of the
appliance
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 Delay Start again and
again until the display shows the
number of minutes or hours of delay.
The related indicator comes on.
2. Press button Start/Pause.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Start/Pause to start the
appliance, you can cancel or
change the set of the delay
start.
10.9 Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Start/Pause to set the
appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Delay Start repeatedly
until the display shows .
3. Press button Start/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/Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Start/Pause again.
The programme continues.
10.11 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press button On/Off to cancel the
programme and to deactivate the
appliance.
2. Press button On/Off again to activate
the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
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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
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and/or the drum
still rotates you cannot open
the door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
1. Press button Start/Pause.
In the display the related door lock
indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Start/Pause.
The programme or the delay start
continues.
10.13 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/Pause button goes
off.
1. Press button On/Off to deactivate
the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates 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.
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
10.14 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/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 On/Off some seconds to
deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately18 hours.
10.15 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/Pause
button.
Press the button On/Off to activate
the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button On/Off 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.
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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.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or 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
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.
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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.
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
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