AEG L87485 FL User manual

L 87485 FL EN User manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13. AT THE END OF PROGRAMME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
15. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
16. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
17. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
18. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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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, read this
manual carefully:
• For your safety and the safety of your
property
• To help the environment
• For the correct operation of the appli-
ance.
Always keep these instructions with the
appliance also if you move or give it to a
different person.
The manufacturer is not responsible if an
incorrect installation and use causes
damage.
1.1 Children and vulnerable
person safety
• Do not let persons, children included,
with reduced physical sensory, re-
duced mental functions or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge use the ap-
pliance. They must have supervision or
instruction for the operation of the ap-
pliance by a person who is responsible
for their safety. Do not let children
play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from chil-
dren. There is the risk of suffocation or
injury.
• Keep all detergents away from chil-
dren.
• Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when the door is open.
• Before you close the appliance door,
make sure that children and pets are
not into the drum.
• If the appliance has a child safety de-
vice, we recommend to activate it.
1.2 Child safety device
• When you activate this device, you
cannot close the door. This prevents
children or pets to be closed in the
drum. To activate the device, turn it
clockwise, until the groove is horizon-
tal. To deactivate the device, turn it
counterclockwise, until the groove is
vertical.
1.3 General safety
• Do not use the appliance for profes-
sional use. The appliance is only for
domestic use.
• Do not change the specifications of
this appliance. There is the risk of in-
jury and damage to the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
Risk of explosion or fire.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging to prevent burns
to eyes, mouth and throat.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry. Hard and
sharp material can cause damage to
the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot (only for front-loading
appliances).
1.4 Care and cleaning
• Deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Do not use the appliance without the
filters. Make sure that the installation
of the filters is correct. An incorrect in-
stallation causes water leakages.
1.5 Installation
• The appliance is heavy, be careful
when you move it.
• Do not transport your appliance with-
out the transit bolts, you can damage
internal components and cause leak-
ages or malfunctions.
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• Do not install and connect a damaged
appliance.
• Make sure to remove all packaging
and transport bolts.
• Make sure that the mains plug is dis-
connected from the mains socket dur-
ing installation.
• Only a qualified person must do the
electrical installation, the plumbing
and the installation of the appliance.
This to prevent the risks of structural
damage or injury.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• When you install the appliance on a
carpet floor, make sure that there is air
circulation between the appliance and
the carpet. Adjust the feet to have the
necessary space between the appli-
ance and the carpet.
Water connection
• Do not connect the appliance with old
hoses already used. Only use new ho-
ses.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
• Do not connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long
time. Let the water flow for some mi-
nutes, then connect the inlet hose.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that the water hoses and
the couplings do not have leakages.
Electrical connection
• Make sure that the appliance is earth-
ed.
• Make sure that the electrical informa-
tion on the rating plate agrees with
the power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multiple plugs and exten-
sion cables. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not replace or change the mains
cable. Contact the service centre.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and cable.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installa-
tion. Make sure that there is access to
the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to discon-
nect the appliance. Always pull the
mains plug.
1.6 Discard the appliance
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard
it.
3. Discard the door catch. This pre-
vents children or pets to be closed
in the appliance. There is a risk of
suffocation (only for front-loading
appliances).
2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions Width / Height / Depth 600 / 850 / 605 mm
Total depth 640 mm
Electrical connection: Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex-
cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro-
tection against moisture
IPX4
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Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Water supply
1)
Cold water
Maximum load Cotton 8 kg
Spin speed Maximum 1400 rpm
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 8 9
5
6
7
4
1
0
1
1
1
2
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump
7Feet for the appliance level
8Water drain hose
9Water inlet valve
10 Mains cable
11 Transit bolts
12 Feet for the appliance level
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4. ACCESSORIES
1 2
34
1Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side
of the cabinet after the removal of
the transit bolts.
3Anti-flood inlet hose
To prevent possible leakage
4Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the
edge of a sink.
5. CONTROL PANEL
1 2 3
45678910
1On/Off button
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start Pause button (Εναρξη/Παύση)
5Delay start button (Kαθυστ. Εναρξης)
6Time saving button (Εξοικ. Xρόνου)
7Extra rinse button (Επιπλ. Ξέβγαλ.)
8Stain/Prewash button (Λεκέδ/
Πρόπλυση)
9Spin reduction button (Στύψιμο)
10 Temperature button (Θερμοκρ.)
6.1 AUTO Off button
1
Press this button to activate or deacti-
vate the appliance. A tune sounds when
the appliance is activated.
The AUTO OFF function automatically
deactivates the appliance to stop the en-
ergy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5 mi-
nutes before you press button
4
.
– All settings are cancelled.
–Press button
1
to activate the ap-
pliance again.
– Set again the washing programme
and all possible options.
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• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme. Refer to 'At the
end of programme'.
6.2 Programme knob
2
Turn this knob to set a programme. The
related programme indicator comes on.
6.3 Display
3
A H
JKL
C D E F GB
I
The display shows:
A
The temperature of the set programme
Cold water
B
The spin speed of the set programme
No Spin symbol
1)
Rinse Hold symbol
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
C
Prewash phase
Washing phase
Rinses phase
Spin phase
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 oper-
ation flashes.
• When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase
is on.
DThe steam symbol comes on when you set a Steam pro-
gramme.
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EThe detergent overdosing comes on at the end of the cy-
cle 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 function.
H
• The programme time
When the programme starts, the programme time de-
creases with steps of 1 minute.
• The delay start
When you press the delay start button, the display shows
the delay start time.
•Alarmcodes
If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows
alarm codes. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'.
• The display shows this message for some seconds when:
– You set a function that is not applicable for the pro-
gramme.
– You change the 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 func-
tion is available 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 duration
• Extra Quick
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K
The extra rinse symbol comes on when this function is acti-
vated.
The value shows the total number of the rinses.
The indicator bar is fully filled when you set to the maxi-
mum number of rinses.
L
The Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function.
The Prewash symbol comes on when you activate the func-
tion.
The indicator bar is not fully filled when you set only one of
the functions.
The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the two func-
tions.
6.4 Start/Pause button
4
Press button
4
to start or interrupt a
programme.
6.5 Delay start button
5
Press button
5
to delay the start of a
programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.
6.6 Time save button
6
Press button 6 to decrease the duration
of the programme.
– Press one time to set 'Shortened dura-
tion' for items with daily soil.
– Press two times to set 'Extra Quick' for
items with light soil.
Some programmes accept only
one of the two functions.
6.7 Extra rinse button
7
Press button
7
to add rinsing phases to
a programme.
Use this function for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
6.8 The Stain-Prewash button
8
Press button
8
to add the stain and/or
a prewash phase to a programme.
Press the button again and again to acti-
vate one or two options. The related
symbol and the indicator bar comes on
in the display.
STAIN
• Use this function for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this function, put the
stain remover into compartment .
This function increases the pro-
gramme duration.
This function is not available with
a temperature lower than 40° C.
PREWASH
• Use this function to add a prewash
phase before the washing phase. We
recommend that you use this function
when you have laundry with a high lev-
el of soil.
The set of this function increases
the programme duration.
6.9 Spin button
9
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 wa-
ter when the programme is comple-
ted.
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6.10 Temperature button
10
Press button
10
to change the default
temperature. When the display shows
- -, the appliance does not heat the wa-
ter.
6.11 Acoustic signals function
You can hear the acoustic signals when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic sig-
nals, press button
8
and button
7
at
the same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic sig-
nals, they continue operate only
when you press the buttons and
when a malfunction occurs.
6.12 Child lock function
This function prevents children to play
with the control panel.
• To activate the function, press button
10
and button
9
at the same time
until the display shows the symbol .
• To deactivate the function, press but-
ton
10
and button
9
at the same
time until the symbol goes off.
You can activate the function:
• Before you press the Start/Pause but-
ton
4
: the appliance cannot start.
• After you press the Start/Pause button
4
, all the buttons and the pro-
gramme knob are deactivated.
6.13 Permanent extra rinse
function
With this function you can keep the extra
rinse function permanently on when you
set a new programme.
•Toactivate the function press button
6
and button
5
at the same time
until the display shows the symbol .
•Todeactivate the function press but-
ton
6
and button
5
at the same
time until the symbol goes off.
7. PROGRAMMES
Programme
Temperature
Type of load
Max. weight of load
Cycle
descrip-
tion
Functions
Βαμβακερά
95° - Cold
White and coloured cotton
with normal soil.
max. load 8 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Λεκέδες
2)
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
3)
Αθόρυβο
95° - Cold
White and coloured cotton
with normal soil.
max. load 8 kg
Wash
Stop
with wa-
ter in the
drum
Rinses
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Λεκέδες
2)
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
)
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Programme
Temperature
Type of load
Max. weight of load
Cycle
descrip-
tion
Functions
Συνθετικά
60° - Cold
Synthetic or mixed fabric
items with normal soil.
max. load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Λεκέδες
2)
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
Εύκολο
Σιδέρωμα
4)
60 - 0°
Synthetic fabrics with normal
soil.
max. load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
Ευαίσθητα
40 - 0°
Delicate fabrics as acrylics,
viscose, polyester items with
normal soil.
max. load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Λεκέδες
2)
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
Μάλλινα/
Μεταξωτά
40 - 0°
Machine washable wool.
Hand washable wool and deli-
cate fabrics with «hand wash-
ing» care symbol.
max. load 2 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Κουβέρτα
60 - 30°
One synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on.
max. load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Αντιαλλεργικό
60°
White cotton items.
This programme removes mi-
cro-organisms thanks to the
washing by 60° C and adds on
rinse. In this way the wash is
more effective.
Put a special additive for hy-
giene in the Stain compart-
ment and set the Stain func-
tion.
max. load 8 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Λεκέδες
2)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
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Programme
Temperature
Type of load
Max. weight of load
Cycle
descrip-
tion
Functions
Στύψιμο/
´Aδειασμα
5)
0°
All fabrics.
The maximum load of the
laundry is related to the type
of laundry.
max. load 8 kg
Drain-
age of
the wa-
ter
Spin
phase
SPIN REDUC-
TION
NO SPIN
Ξέβγαλμα
0°
All fabrics.
max. load 8 kg
One
rinse
with ad-
ditive
Spin
phase
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
6)
Τζήν
60° - 0°
All items in jeans. Jersey
made items with hi-tech ma-
terials.
max. load 8 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
20 λεπτά - 3 κιλά
40° - 30°
Cotton and synthetic items
with light soil or worn only
one time.
max. load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Super Eco
7)
0°
Mixed fabrics (cotton and syn-
thetic items).
max. load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Οικονομικό
8)
60° and 40°
9)
White and fast coloured cot-
ton with normal soil.
max. load 8 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long
spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Ακύρωση
Ξεβγάλματος
Πρόπλυση
1)
Λεκέδες
2)
Επιπλέον
ξέβγαλμα
Eξoικ. Xρόvoυ
)
1) If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without PREWASH.
2) The Stain function is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
3) If you sett the Extra Quick duration, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of
the load. It is possible to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are
reduced.
4) The wash and spin phase of this programme is soft to prevent the creases of the laundry.
The appliance adds some rinses.
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5) Set the spin speed. Make sure that it agrees with the laundry. To select the DRAIN
programme only, set the function NO SPIN.
6) Press 'Επιπλέον ξέβγαλμα' button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance
performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
7) Set this programme to decrease the time and the consumption of energy and water.
Use a special detergent for very low temperature.
8) Set this programme to have good washing results and decrease the energy
consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.
9) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to
regulation 1061/2010, the «Οικονομικό 60 °C» and «Οικονομικό 40 °C» are respectively
the «standard 60 °C cotton programme» and the «standard 40 °C cotton programme».
They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water
consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
STEAM PROGRAMMES
Programme
1)
Type of load Max. load
Steam Φρεσκάρισμα
This cycle removes odours
from the laundry.
Steam does not remove
animal odours.
Cotton and synthetic items up to 1.5
Kg
Steam Ατμός
This cycle helps to dewrinkle
the laundry.
Cotton and synthetic items up to 1.5
Kg
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These pro-
grammes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more
soft.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or us-
ing localized stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set the Steam programme for this type 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.
1) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry
feels humid. It is better to expose 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!
7.1 Consumption values
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the da-
ta: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
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Programmes Load
(Kg)
Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)
1)
Cottons 60
°C 81.6 66 179 52
Cottons 40
°C 81.00 66 175 52
Synthetics 40
°C 40.60 48 110 35
Delicates 40
°C 40.70 58 91 35
Wool/Hand
wash 30 °C 20.35 57 56 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60
°C cotton 80.89 60 223 52
Standard 60
°C cotton 40.74 37 190 52
Standard 40
°C cotton 40.49 37 171 52
1) At the end of spin phase.
Model Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
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8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. To activate the drain system, put 2 li-
tre of water in the main wash com-
partment of the detergent dispens-
er.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the main wash compartment of the
detergent dispenser. Set and start a
programme for cotton at the highest
temperature without laundry. This
removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
9. USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
3. Press button
1
to activate the ap-
pliance.
4. Put the laundry in the appliance.
5. Use the correct quantity of deter-
gent and additives.
6. Set and start the correct programme
for the type of laundry and soil.
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10. LOADING THE LAUNDRY
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time. Shake the items be-
fore you put them in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laun-
dry in the drum.
3. Close the door.
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to the laundry.
11. FILLING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the
soak programme.
Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the
programme.
The detergent compartment for the washing phase.
If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start
the programme.
Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch).
Put the product in the compartment before you start the pro-
gramme.
This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.
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The compartment for the stain remover.
Put the product in the compartment and set the stain function
before you start the programme.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liq-
uid detergent.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the de-
tergent products.
Check the position of the flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser un-
til it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
3. To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the
flap down.
With the flap in the position
DOWN:
– Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
– Do not put more liquid deter-
gent than the limit showed in
the flap.
– Do not set the prewash phase.
– Do not set the delay start func-
tion.
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5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent dis-
penser. Make sure that the flap
does not cause a blockage when
you close the drawer.
12. SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME
1. Turn the programme knob. The rela-
ted programme indicator comes on.
2. The indicator of button
4
flashes
with red colour.
3. The display shows the default tem-
perature, the spin speed and the
empty indicator bars of the available
functions.
4. To change the temperature and/or
the spin speed, press the related
buttons.
5. Set the available functions.
6. Press button
4
to start the pro-
gramme. The indicator of button
4
is on.
The drain pump can operate for
a short time when the appliance
fills water.
The appliance adjust auto-
matically the cycle time to the
laundry you have put in the
drum to have perfect washing
results in the minimum neces-
sary time. After approximate-
ly 15 minutes from the start of
the programme, the display
shows the new time value.
12.1 Interrupt a programme
1. Press button
4
. The indicator
flashes.
2. Press button
4
again. The washing
programme continues.
12.2 Cancel a programme
1. Press button
1
to cancel the pro-
gramme and to deactivate the appli-
ance.
2. Press button
1
again to activate
the appliance. Now, you can set a
new washing programme.
The appliance does not drain the
water.
12.3 Change a function
You can change only some functions be-
fore they operate.
1. Press button
4
. The indicator
flashes.
2. Change the function set.
12.4 Set the delay start
1. Press button
5
again and again un-
til the display shows the number of
minutes or hours. The related sym-
bols comes on.
2. Press button
4
, the appliance
starts the countdown of the delay
start.
When the countdown is completed,
the programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
4
to
start the appliance, you can can-
cel or change the set of the delay
start.
You cannot set the delay start
with the Steam programme.
12.5 Cancel the delay start
1. Press button
4
. The related indica-
tor flashes.
2. Press button
5
again and again un-
til the display shows 0’.
3. Press button
4
. The programme
starts.
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12.6 Open the door
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1. Press button
4
. The door lock
symbol in the display goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door and press
button
4
. The programme or the
delay start continues.
If the temperature and level of
the water in the drum are too
high, the door lock symbol stays
on and you cannot open the
door. To open the door do the
steps that follow:
1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes.
3. Make sure that no water is in
the drum.
If you deactivate the appliance, it
is necessary to set the pro-
gramme again.
13. AT THE END OF PROGRAMME
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signals operate.
•In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the Start/Pause but-
ton
4
goes off.
• The door lock symbol goes off.
•Press button
1
to deactivate the ap-
pliance. After five minutes from the
end of the programme, the energy
saving function automatically deacti-
vates the appliance.
When you activate the appliance
again, the display show the end
of the last set programme. Turn
the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
• Remove the laundry from the appli-
ance. Make sure that the drum is emp-
ty.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours.
• Close the water tap.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
– The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
– The door stays locked.
– You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2. Press the Start/Pause button
4
.
The appliance drain the water and
spin.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock symbol goes off,
you can open the door
4. Deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drain and spin au-
tomatically after approximately
18 hours.
14. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
14.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are
on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and col-
oured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
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• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted illustra-
tions.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase again.
14.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applica-
ble to the type of stain and fabric.
14.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of de-
tergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the pro-
gramme temperature and the level of
soil.
• If you use liquid detergents, do not set
the prewash phase.
• If your appliance has not the deter-
gent dispenser with the flap device,
add the liquid detergents with a dos-
ing ball.
14.4 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing ma-
chines. In areas where the water hard-
ness is soft it is not necessary to use a
water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Obey the instructions that you find on
the packaging of the products.
Equivalent scales measure the water
hardness:
• German degrees (°dH).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol for each litre - inter-
national unit for the hardness of wa-
ter).
• Clarke degrees.
Water hardness table
Level Type Water hardness
°dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke
1soft 0-7 0-15 0-1.5 0-9
2medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16
3hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25
4very hard > 21 > 37 >3.7 >25
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15. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply before you clean it.
15.1 Descaling
The water we use contains limescale. If it
becomes necessary, use a water softener
to remove limescales.
Use a special product made for washing
machines. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the manufactur-
er.
Do this separately from the laundry
wash.
15.2 External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.
15.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Empty the laundry from the drum.
• Set the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme
• Use a correct quantity of powder de-
tergent with biological properties.
After each wash, keep the door open for
a while to prevent mould and to let un-
pleasant smells go out.
15.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
15.5 Drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
Only use special products to remove rust
particles from the drum.
To do this:
• Clean the drum with special product
for stainless steel.
• Start a short programme for cotton at
the maximum temperature with a
small quantity of detergent.
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