AEG L7FBE841R User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Washing Machine
L7FBE841R

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................5
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................9
5. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 10
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS................................................................................................12
7. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................15
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................20
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 20
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................21
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 25
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 27
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................31
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................35
15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................35
16. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................36
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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 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 door
when it is open.
•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 (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.
•If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing
machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit
approved by AEG (see more details in chapter
"Accessories - Stacking kit").
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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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 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).
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Unpacking
WARNING!
Remove all the packaging
and the transit bolts before
installing the appliance.
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WARNING!
Use the gloves.
1. Remove the external film. If
necessary, use a cutter.
2. Remove the cardboard top and the
polystyrene packaging materials.
3. Remove the internal film.
4. Open the door and remove the
polystyrene piece from the door seal
and all the items from the drum.
5. Carefully put down the appliance
with the rear side on it.
6. Put the front polystyrene packaging
element on the floor under the
appliance.
Make sure not to
damage the hoses.
7. Remove the polystyrene protection
from the bottom.
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8. Pull up the appliance in vertical
position.
9. Remove the three bolts by using the
key supplied with the appliance.
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10. Pull out the plastic spacers.
11. Put the plastic caps, that you find in
the user manual bag, in the holes.
We recommend that you
keep the packaging and the
transit bolts for any
movement of the appliance.
3.2 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.
3.3 Positioning and levelling
1. Install the appliance on a flat hard
floor.
Make sure that carpets do
not stop the air circulation
below the appliance.
Make sure that the
appliance does not touch
the wall or other units.
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust
the level.
WARNING!
Do not put cardboard, wood
or equivalent materials
below the appliance feet to
adjust the level.
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The appliance must be level and stable.
A correct adjustment of the
appliance level prevents the
vibration, noise and the
movement of the appliance
when in operation.
3.4 The inlet hose
1. Connect the water inlet hose to the
back of the appliance.
2. Position it toward left or right
depending on the position of the
water tap.
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20O 20O
45O 45O
Make sure that the inlet hose
is not in vertical position.
3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set
it in the correct position.
4. Connect the water inlet hose to the
cold water tap with 3/4" thread.
CAUTION!
Make sure that there are no
leaks from the couplings.
Do not use an extension
hose if the inlet hose is too
short. Contact the service
centre for the replacement
of the inlet hose.
3.5 Water drainage
The drain hose should stay at a height of
not less than 60 cm and not more than
100 cm.
It is possible to connect the drain hose in
different ways:
1. Make a U shape with the drain hose
and put it around the plastic hose
guide.
2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the
guide to the water tap or to the wall.
Make sure that the plastic
guide cannot move when
the appliance drains.
Make sure that the drain
hose end is not immersed in
the water. There may be a
return of dirty water into the
appliance.
3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole -
Insert the drain hose directly into a
drain pipe. Refer to the illustration.
The end of the drain hose
must always be ventilated ,
i.e. the inner diameter of the
drain pipe (min. 38 mm -
min. 1.5") must be larger
than the external diameter
of the drain hose.
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4. If the end of the drain hose looks like
this (see the picture), you can push it
directly into the stand pipe.
5. Without the plastic hose guide: Put
the drain hose in the spigot and
tighten it with a clip. Refer to the
illustration.
Make sure that the drain
hose makes a loop to
prevent particles going into
the appliance from the sink.
6. Position the hose directly to a built-in
drain pipe in the room wall and
tighten it with a clip.
You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
authorized service centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Special features
Your new washing machine meets all
modern requirements for an effective
treatment of laundry with low water,
energy and detergent consumption and
respectful of fabric care.
• The ProSense technology detects
the laundry load size defining the
programme duration in 30 seconds.
The washing programme is tailored to
the laundry load and the type of fabric
without consuming more time, energy
and water than necessary.
• The steam has a quick and easy way
to refresh the clothes. The gentle
steam programmes remove odours
and reduce creases in dry fabrics so
they need little ironing.
The Plus Steam option, finishes every
cycle with gentle steam that relaxes
the fibres and reduces fabric creasing.
Ironing will be easier!
• Thanks to the Soft Plus option, the
fabric softener is uniformly spread out
in the laundry and deeply penetrates
the fabric fibres favouring a perfect
softness.
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4.2 Appliance overview
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1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
8Drain hose
9Inlet hose connection
10 Mains cable
11 Transit bolts
12 Hose support
5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Control panel description
On/O
Plus Steam
Delay Start
Start/Pause
Eco
Programme
Soft Plus
Prewash
Stains
Spin only
Drain only
Rinse only
Extrarinse
Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool / Silk
Steam
Anti-Allergy
Outdoor
Duvet
Sports
20 min. - 3kg
Rinse
Temp. Spin
Time Save
Stains/
Prewash
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12 11 10 8
1
4
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1Programme dial
2Display
3Eco touch button (Eco)
4Time saving touch button (Time
Save)
5Rinse touch button (Rinse)
• Extra rinse option (Extra rinse)
• Skipping wash phase - Only Rinse
option (Rinse only)
6Start/Pause touch button (Start/
Pause)
7Stain/Prewash touch button (Stains/
Prewash)
• Stain option (Stains)
• Prewash option (Prewash)
8Delay start touch button (Delay Start)
9Steam Plus touch button (Plus Steam)
10 Spin reduction touch button (Spin)
• Rinse Hold option
• Quiet option
• Skipping wash and rinse phases -
Only Spin option (Spin only)
• Skipping wash, rinse and spin
phases - Only Drain option (Drain
only)
11 Temperature touch button (Temp.)
12 On/Off push button (On/Off)
5.2 Display
Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry
load estimation (refer to ProSense load detection paragraph) .
Maximum laundry indicator. It blinks if the laundry amount exceeds the
declared load.
Door locked indicator.
Delay start indicator.
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The digital indicator can show:
• Programme duration (e. g. ).
• Delay time (e. g. or ).
• Cycle end ( ).
• Warning code (e.g. ).
Washing phase indicator. It flashes during pre-wash and wash phase.
Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase.
When the Soft Plus option is activated, the indicator appears.
Spinning and draining phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain
phase.
Steam phase indicator.
Anti-crease phase indicator.
Child safety lock indicator.
Energy saving indicators. The indicator appears by selecting a
programme for cotton at 40 °C or 60 °C.
Time saving indicator.
Spin speed indicator.
Rinse hold indicator.
Quiet indicator.
Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is
set.
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS
6.1 On/Off
Pressing this button for a few seconds
allows to activate or deactivate the
appliance. Two different tunes sound
while switching the appliance on or off.
As the Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
the energy consumption in a few cases,
you may need to activate the appliance
again.
For more details, refer to Stand-by
paragraph in Daily Use chapter.
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6.2 Introduction
The options/functions are
not selectable with all
washing programmes. Check
the compatibility between
options/functions and
washing programmes in the
"Programme Chart". An
option/function can exclude
another one, in this case the
appliance doesn't allow you
to set the incompatible
options/functions together.
6.3 Temp.
When you select a washing programme,
the appliance automatically proposes a
default temperature.
Touch this button repeatedly until the
desired temperature value appears on
the display.
When the display shows the indicators
and , the appliance does not
heat the water.
6.4 Spin
When you set a programme, the
appliance automatically sets the
maximum spin speed allowed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
•Decrease the spin speed.
The display shows only
the spin speeds available
for the set programme.
•Activate the Rinse Hold option.
The final spin is not performed. The
water of the last rinse is not drained
out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. The washing programme
ends with water in the drum.
The display shows the indicator .
The door stays locked and the drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing.
You must drain the water to unlock
the door.
If you touch the Start/Pause button,
the appliance performs the spinning
phase and drains the water.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
•Activate the Quiet option.
The intermediate and the final
spinning phases are suppressed and
the programme ends with water in the
drum. This helps to reduce creasing.
The display shows the indicator .
The door stays locked. The drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing.
You must drain the water to unlock
the door.
As the programme is very quiet, it is
suitable for use at night time when
cheaper electricity tariffs are available.
In some programmes the rinses are
performed with more water.
If you touch the Start/Pause button,
the appliance performs the only
draining phase.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
• Drain only option (Skipping the
wash, rinse and spin phases) .
The appliance performs the only
draining phase of the selected
washing programme.
The display shows the indicator
(cold), and the indicator (no
spin) and the indicator .
• Spin only option (Skipping the wash
and rinse phases) .
The appliance performs only the
spinning phase of the selected
washing programme.
The display shows the indicator
(cold), the phase indicator and the
spin speed.
If it is necessary to reduce
the spin speed, select a
programme with a lower
spin speed as default.
6.5 Stains/Prewash
Press this button repeatedly to activate
one of the two options.
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The relevant indicator goes on in the
display.
•Stains
Select this option to add an anti-stain
phase to a programme in order to
treat heavily soiled or stained laundry
with stain remover.
Pour the stain remover into
compartment . The stain remover
will be added in the appropriate
phase of the washing programme.
This option is not
available with a
temperature lower than
40 °C.
•Prewash
Use this option to add a pre-wash
phase at 30 °C before the washing
phase.
This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry, especially if
containing sand, dust , mud and other
solid particles.
The options can increase the
programme duration.
6.6 Plus Steam
This option adds a steam phase followed
by a short anti-crease phase at the end
of the washing programme.
The steam phase reduces fabric creasing
and facilitates the fabric ironing.
The indicator flashes on the display
during steam phase.
This option increases the
programme duration
slightly.
When the programme stops the display
shows a zero , the indicator is
steady on and the indicator starts
flashing. The drum performs smooth
movements for about 30 minutes to keep
the steam benefit. By touching any
button the anti-crease movements stop
and the door unlocks.
A small laundry load helps to
reach better results.
6.7 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme in a more convenient
time.
Touch the button repeatedly to set the
required delay. The time increases by
steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2
hours up to 20 h.
After touching the Start/Pause button,
the display shows the indicator and
the selected delay time and the
appliance begins the countdown.
6.8 Rinse
With this button you can select one of
the following options:
• Extra rinse option
This option adds a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergent residues and in areas
where the water is soft.
This option increases
slightly the programme
duration.
• Skipping wash phase - Rinse only
option
The appliance performs only the
rinsing phase, the spinning and the
draining phases of the selected
programme.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates.
6.9 Time Save
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• If your laundry is normally or lightly
soiled, it may be advisable to shorten
the washing programme. Touch this
button once to decrease the duration.
• In case of smaller load, touch this
button twice to set an extra quick
programme.
The display shows the indicator .
This option can also be used
to shorten the Steam
programme duration.
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6.10 Eco
Set this option for slightly or normally
soiled items washed at 30°C or higher
temperatures.
The appliance decreases the washing
temperature and extends the washing
time to obtain a good washing efficiency
by saving energy. The display shows the
indicator .
If you select the Cotton
programme at 40°C or 60°C
and no other options are set,
the display shows the
indicator ; these are
the standard cotton
programmes, the most
efficient programmes in
terms of combined energy
and water consumption.
6.11 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to start,
pause the appliance or interrupt a
running programme.
7. PROGRAMMES
7.1 Programme Chart
Washing programmes
Programme Programme description
Washing programmes
Cottons
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil.
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption
values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme
Cottons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the
option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro-
gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They
are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined ener-
gy 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.
Synthetics
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
Delicates
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items.
Normal soil.
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Programme Programme description
Wool/Silk
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate
fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.1)
Steam programme
Steam
Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam
can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This
programme reduce creases and odours3) and relaxes the fi-
bres. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the
laundry from the drum. After a steam programme, ironing be-
comes effortless. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, re-
move 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 that are not suitable for tumble drying.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Washing programmes
Anti-Allergy
White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organ-
isms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature main-
tained above 60°C for some minutes. This helps in removing
germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles. An additional
rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues
and pollens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is more ef-
fective.
20 min. - 3 kg
Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn.
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Programme Programme description
Outdoor Do not use fabric softener and make sure that
there is no softener residue in the detergent
dispenser.
Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently
wash modern outdoor sporting garments and is also suitable
for sporting clothes such as gym, cycling or jogging and simi-
lar. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg.
Waterproof, waterproof-breathable fabrics and water-re-
pellent items. This programme can also be used as water-re-
pellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes
with a hydrophobic coating. To perform the water-repellent re-
storing cycle, proceed as follows:
• Pour the washing detergent in the compartment .
• Pour a special water-repellent restorer for fabric in the
drawer compartment for fabric softener .
• Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg.
To further improve the water-repellent restorer
action, dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by
setting the Outdoor drying programme (if
available and if the garment care label permits
tumble drying).
Duvet
Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, duvets, down
jackets and similar items.
Sports
Synthetic items. A cycle for outdoor sport clothes normal
soiled.
1) 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.
2) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry can be humid.
Line dry the items for about 10 minutes.
3) Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour.
Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load
Programme Default tempera-
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Washing programmes
Cottons
40 °C
95 °C - Cold
1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 400 rpm 8 kg
Synthetics
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg
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Programme Default tempera-
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Delicates
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg
Wool/Silk
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1.5 kg
Steam programme
Steam - - 1.5 kg
Washing programmes
Anti-Allergy 60 °C 1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 400 rpm 8 kg
20 min. - 3 kg
30 °C
40 °C - 30 °C
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg
Outdoor
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 400 rpm
2.5 kg1)
1 kg2)
Duvet
40 °C
60 °C - 30 °C
800 rpm
800 rpm - 400 rpm 2.5 kg
Sports
30 °C
40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 4 kg
1) Washing programme.
2) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.
Programme options compatibility
Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Silk
Steam
Anti-Allergy
20 min. - 3 kg
Outdoor
Duvet
Sports
Spin ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■
Rinse Hold ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■
Quiet ■ ■ ■
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Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Silk
Steam
Anti-Allergy
20 min. - 3 kg
Outdoor
Duvet
Sports
Drain only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■
Spin only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■
Stains1) ■ ■ ■ ■
Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■■
Extra rinse ■ ■ ■ ■■
Rinse only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■
2) ■ ■ ■ ■
Time Save3) ■ ■ ■ ■
Delay Start ■■■■■■■■■■
Plus Steam 1) ■ ■ ■
Soft Plus ■ ■ ■ ■■
1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
2) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C.
3) 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.
7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
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.
M1623
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
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8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
touch the Spin and the Stains/
Prewash buttons simultaneously until
the indicator comes on/goes off
on the display.
You can activate this option:
• After you touch the Start/Pause
button: all the buttons and the
programme dial are deactivated
(except On/Off button ).
• Before you touch the Start/Pause
button: the appliance cannot start.
The appliance keeps the selection of this
option after you switch it off.
8.2 Acoustic signals
This appliance is provided with different
acoustic signals, that operate when:
• You activate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You deactivate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You touch the buttons (click sound).
• You make a wrong selection (3 short
sounds).
• The programme is completed
(sequence of sounds for about 2
minutes).
• The appliance has a malfunction
(sequence of short sounds for about 5
minutes).
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, touch the Stains/Prewash and the
Delay Start buttons simultaneously for
about 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
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
touch the Stains/Prewash button and
the Rinse button simultaneously until
the indicator of the Extra rinse button
comes on/goes off.
8.4 Soft Plus
Set the Soft Plus option to optimise the
fabric softener distribution and improve
the fabric softness.
It is suggested when you use the fabric
softener.
This option increases slightly
the programme duration.
To activate/deactivate this option touch
the Temp. button and the Spin button
simultaneously until the indicator
comes on/goes off above the
indicator.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that all transit bolts have
been removed from the appliance.
2. Make sure that the electrical power is
available and the water tap is open.
3. Pour 2 litres of water into the
detergent compartment marked by
.
This action activates the drain system.
4. Pour a small quantity of detergent
into the compartment marked by
.
5. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the drum.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
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