AEG L 83480 SFL User manual

EN User Manual
Washing Machine L 83480 SFL

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 5
4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................6
5. PROGRAMMES .............................................................................................................. 9
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES.............................................................................................12
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 13
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 14
9. BEFORE FIRST USE.......................................................................................................15
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................... 15
11. HINTS AND TIPS.........................................................................................................18
12. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 20
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................24
14. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 26
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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.
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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 if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance 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 use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
•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.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) 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.
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•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•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 objects.
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.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is 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
carpet.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door can not 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.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The
appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If
it is necessary to change the fuse in
the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA
(BS 1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the water hoses.
• 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.
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2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household
only.
•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.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects 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 of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be 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 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. 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 the appliance level
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorized 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
45678910
1On/Off button (On/Off)
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start/Pause button (Inicio/Pausa)
5Delay Start button (Inicio Diferido )
6Time Save button (Extra Rapído)
7Extra Rinse button (Extra Aclarado/
Enxag. )
8Stains/Prewash button (Manchas-
Nódoas/Prelava.)
9Spin reduction button (Centrif.)
10 Temperature button (Temp.)
4.2 Display
A H
JKL
C D E F GB
I
The display shows:
A
Temperature of the set programme
Cold water
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B
Spin speed of the set programme
No Spin symbol1)
Rinse hold symbol
1) Only available for SPIN/DRAIN programme.
C
The phase symbols
When a programme is set, all the symbols of the phases related to the programme
come on.
When the programme starts, only the symbol of the phase in operation flashes.
When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on.
Prewash phase
Washing phase
Rinse phase
Spin phase
DThe steam symbol comes on when you set a Steam programme (if
available in your appliance).
EThe detergent overdosing symbol comes on at the end of the cycle
when the appliance detects too much detergent.
F
You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can
open the door only when the symbol goes off.
If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on:
•The «Rinse hold» function is on.
• There is water in the drum.
GThe delay start symbol comes on when you set the delay start func-
tion.
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H
Programme time
When the programme starts, the programme time decreases with
steps of 1 minute.
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.
Refer to «Troubleshooting».
The display shows this message for some seconds when:
•you cannot set a function with the washing programme
• you try to change the washing programme while it operates.
When the programme is completed.
IThe child safety lock symbol comes on when this device is activated.
Graphic bars
The empty indicator bar appears only if the related function is avail-
able for the set programme.
The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.
If you make a wrong selection the message Err indicates that the selec-
tion is not possible.
J
The time save symbol comes on when you set one of the programme
duration.
Shortened time
Extra Quick
K
The extra rinse symbol comes on when this function is activated.
The value shows the total number of the rinses.
The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the maximum number of
rinses.
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the Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function.
The Prewash symbol comes on when this function is activated.
The indicator bar is not fully filled when you set only one of the func-
tions.
The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the two functions.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Algod.
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Algod. + Prelava.
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and
normal soil.
Extra Silencio
95°C - Cold
8 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.
Sintéticos
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
Sintéticos + Prel-
ava.
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Heavy soil
and normal soil.
Fácil
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1000 rpm
Synthetic items to be gentle washed. Normal and
light soil.1)
Delicados
40°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester
items. Normal soil.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Lana/Lãs
40°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and
delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.2)
Centrif./Descar-
ga3)
8 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics.
Aclarado/Enxa-
guar
8 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics.
Jeans
60°C - Cold
8 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark coloured
items.
Rapido 5 kg
60°C - 40°C
5 kg
1200 rpm
Quick washing programme for white/fast colour
cottons and mixed fabrics with light soil level.
20 Min.-3 Kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cottons and synthetics items with light soil level
or worn only once.
Algod. Eco4)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil.
The energy consumption decreases and the time of
the washing programme is extended.
Steam programmes5)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more soft.
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 where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble drying.
• all items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Refrescar
40°C
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items.
This cycle removes odours from the laundry.6)
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Anti-arrugas / An-
ti-rugas
40°C
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
1) To reduce the creases of the laundry, 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 washing. It can seem that the drum
doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly. Consider this as a normal functioning of the appliance.
3) Set the spin speed. Make sure it agrees with the laundry. If you set No Spin option the only drain
phase is available.
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.
5) 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 to
be ironed anyway, but with less effort!
6) Steam does not remove animal odours.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Cen-
trif.
Man-
chas-
Nó-
doas/
Prela-
va.1)
Extra
Aclara-
do/
En-
xag. 2)
Extra
Rapído 3)
Inicio
Diferi-
do
Algod. ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Algod. + Prelava. ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Extra Silencio ■ ■ ■ ■
Sintéticos ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Sintéticos + Prelava. ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Fácil ■■■ ■ ■
Delicados ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Lana/Lãs ■■■
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Programme
Cen-
trif.
Man-
chas-
Nó-
doas/
Prela-
va.1)
Extra
Aclara-
do/
En-
xag. 2)
Extra
Rapído 3)
Inicio
Diferi-
do
Centrif./Descarga ■ ■ ■
Aclarado/Enxaguar ■■■■
Jeans ■■■4) ■■
Rapido 5 kg ■■■■
20 Min.-3 Kg ■■
Algod. Eco ■■ ■ ■ ■ 5) ■
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 quantity of the load. It is possible
to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are reduced.
4) Only Prewash option is available.
5) For this programme you can set only the Extra Quick duration.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera-
ture.
At programme start the display shows the duration programme 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; real load 1 kg, the pro-
gramme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
blinks in the display.
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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)
Algod. 60 °C 8 1.56 65 240 52
Algod. 40 °C 8 0.90 65 236 52
Sintéticos 40 °C 3 0.40 45 100 35
Delicados 40 °C 3 0.52 50 80 35
Lana/Lãs 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 are in compliance with the EU Commission regu-
lation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Inicio/Pausa
Press button Inicio/Pausa to start or
interrupt a programme.
7.2 Inicio Diferido
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.
7.3 Extra Rapído
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 items with almost no
soil.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.
7.4 Extra Aclarado/Enxag.
With this option you can add some rinses
to a washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
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The related indicator comes on.
7.5 Manchas-Nódoas/Prelava.
Press this button to add the stain and/or
a prewash phase to a programme.
Press the button again and again to
activate one or two options. The related
symbol and the indicator bar comes on
in the display.
•Manchas/Nódoas: Use this option for
laundry with hard stains to remove.
When you set this option, put the
stain remover into compartment .
This function increases the
programme duration.
This option is not
available with a
temperature lower than
40° C.
•Prelava.: Use this option to add a
prewash phase before the washing
phase.
We recommend that you use this
option when you have laundry with a
high level of soil.
The set of this option
increases the programme
duration.
7.6 Centrif.
Press this button to:
•Decrease the maximum speed of the
spin phase of the programme.
The display shows only
the spin speeds available
with the set programme.
• Deactivate the spin phase.
•Activate the Rinse Hold function.
Set this function to prevent fabric
creases. The appliance does not drain
the water when the programme is
completed.
7.7 Temp.
Press this button to change the default
temperature. When the display shows
and , the appliance does not heat
the water.
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 Manchas/Nódoas Prelava.
and Extra Aclarado - Enxag. 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 Temp. and Centrif. at the same
time until the indicator comes on/
goes off.
You can activate this option:
•After you press Inicio/Pausa : the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Inicio/Pausa : 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 Extra Rapído and Inicio Diferido
at the same time until the indicator
Extra Aclarado/Enxag. comes on/
goes off.
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9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. 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
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Open the water tap.
2. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
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 not to put too much laundry
in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
stays between the seal and
the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to
the laundry.
10.3 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 obey 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.
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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 showed 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. The
related programme indicator comes
on.
The indicator of button Inicio/Pausa
flashes with red colour.
The display shows the default
temperature, the spin speed and the
empty indicator bars of the available
functions.
2. To change the temperature and/or
the spin speed, press the related
buttons.
3. Set the available functions.
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press button Inicio/Pausa 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.
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10.7 Starting a programme
with the delay start
1. Press button Inicio Diferido again
and again until the display shows the
number of minutes or hours of delay.
The related indicator comes on.
2. Press button Inicio/Pausa.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Inicio/Pausa to start the
appliance, you can cancel or
change the set of the delay
start.
10.8 Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Inicio/Pausa to set the
appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Inicio Diferido
repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Press button Inicio/Pausa again to
start the programme immediately.
10.9 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.
10.10 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.
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.
10.11 Interrupting a
programme and changing a
function
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press button Inicio/Pausa.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the function set.
3. Press the button Inicio/Pausa again.
The programme continues.
10.12 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 Inicio/Pausa.
In the display the door lock indicator
goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Inicio/Pausa.
The delay start continues.
10.13 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.
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To open the door proceed as follows:
1. Press the button On/Off 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.
10.14 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 Inicio/Pausa 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
10.15 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 Inicio/Pausa 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.
10.16 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 Inicio/Pausa
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.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
•Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
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• Obey the washing instructions that
are on the laundry care labels.
•Do not wash together white and
coloured 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
illustrations.
• 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. 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 remove 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 has not 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
• Set a programme without the
prewash phase to wash laundry with
normal soil.
•Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of the
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system
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 only with soap and
warm water. 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 machine. 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. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Remove the laundry from the drum.
•Set 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 drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles. Only use
special products to remove rust particles
from the drum.
We suggest you to:
1. Clean the drum with special product
for stainless steel.
2. Start a short programme for cotton at
the maximum temperature with a
small quantity of detergent.
12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
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