AEG LFA5I82WRE User manual

LFA5I82WRE
EN User Manual | Washing Machine

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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.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................. 7
4. TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................... 7
5. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................8
6. ACCESSORIES............................................................................................ 11
7. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................ 12
8. PROGRAMME CHART................................................................................. 13
9. OPTIONS...................................................................................................... 16
10. SETTINGS.................................................................................................. 18
11. BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................18
12. DAILY USE..................................................................................................18
13. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................ 23
14. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................. 25
15. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................... 28
16. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 30
17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................32
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage 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.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the
door is open.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine-
washable laundry only.
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• This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The appliance maximum load is 8 kg. Do not exceed the
maximum load of each programme (refer to the
“Programmes” chapter).
• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from
the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by
a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets
supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre
or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply with
relevant national regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts including rubber bush with plastic
spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the
appliance is to be moved in the future they
must be reattached to lock the drum to
prevent an internal damage.
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• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged
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 on which 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.
• When the appliance is in its permanent
position, check if it is levelled correctly
with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not,
adjust the feet accordingly.
• Do not install the appliance directly above
a floor drain.
• Do not spray water on the appliance and
do not expose it to excessive humidity.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed 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
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed to
be installed / connected to a grounding
connection in the building.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Should
the mains cable need to be replaced, this
must be carried out by our Authorised
Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains
plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
2.3 Water connection
• The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not
used for a long time, where repair work
has been carried out or new devices fitted
(water meters, etc.), let the water flow until
it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of the
appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre for the replacement of the
inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing of the
appliance with the use of water in the
factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre for the other drain hose
and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the tap
after the installation.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns
or damage to the appliance.
• 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.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber parts of
the washing machine. Prewash such
fabrics by hand before loading them into
the washing machine.
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• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme operates. The glass can get
hot.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available
for 10 years after the model has been
discontinued: motor and motor brushes,
transmission between motor and drum,
pumps, shock absorbers and springs,
washing drum, drum spider and related
ball bearings, heaters and heating
elements, including heat pumps, piping
and related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware including
reset software, door, door hinge and
seals, other seals, door locking assembly,
plastic peripherals such as detergent
dispensers. Please note that some of
these spare parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all models.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product
and spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand
extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature,
vibration, humidity, or are intended to
signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room
illumination.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to
the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children
or pets from becoming trapped in the
drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance
with local requirements for the disposal of
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
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1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Quick Reminder sticker
7Feet for levelling the appliance
8Drain hose
9Inlet hose connection
10 Mains cable
11 Transit bolts
12 Hose support
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Prod.No.
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The rating plate reports the model name (A), product
number (B),electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59,7 cm /84,7 cm /56,8 cm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2000 W
10 A
50 Hz
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Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured
by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no
protection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
10 bar (1.0 MPa)
Water supply 1) Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1151 rpm
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
5. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Unpacking
1. Open the door. Remove all the items from
the drum.
CAUTION!
Accessories delivered with the
appliance may vary depending on the
model.
2. Put the packaging element on the floor
behind the appliance and carefully put it
down onto its rear side. Remove the
polystyrene protection from the bottom.
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2
CAUTION!
Do not lay washing machine on its
front.
3. Put the appliance back into an upright
position. Remove the power supply cable
and the drain hose from the hose holders.
WARNING!
It is possible to see water flowing
from the drain hose. This is because
the washing machine has been
tested at the factory.
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4. Remove the three transit bolts and pull
out the plastic spacers.
5. 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 transport of the appliance.
5.2 Information for installation
Positioning and levelling
Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent
vibration, noise and movement of the
appliance when it operates.
1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
The appliance must be levelled and stable.
Make sure that the appliance does not touch
the wall or other units and there is air
circulation below the appliance.
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the
level. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.
WARNING!
Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent
materials below the appliance feet to
adjust the level.
The inlet hose
CAUTION!
Make sure there is no damage to hoses
and 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 a replacement inlet
hose.
1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of
the appliance.
20º20º
45º45º
2. Position it toward left or right depending on
the positon of the water tap. Make sure that
the inlet hose is not in vertical position.
3. If necessary, loosen 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.
WARNING!
The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
Water drainage
The drain hose should stay at a height of no
less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm.
You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
authorised service centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.
It is possible to connect the drain hose in
different ways:
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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 and the
drain hose end is not immersed in the
water. There may be a return of dirty
water into the appliance.
3. If the end of the drain hose looks like this
(see the picture), you can push it directly into
the stand pipe.
4. 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.
5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink
spigot- Put the drain hose in the spigot and
tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the
illustration.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop
to prevent particles going into the appliance
from the sink.
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Connect the drain hose to the spigot and
tighten it with a clamp. Make sure that the
drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles
going into the appliance from the sink.
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6. Position the hose directly to a built-in drain
pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a
clamp.
5.3 Electrical connection
At the end of installation you can connect the
mains plug to the mains socket.
The rating plate on the inner edge of the
appliance door and the 'Technical Data'
chapter indicate the necessary electrical
ratings. Make sure that they are compatible
with the mains power supply.
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required, also taking into account any other
appliances in use.
Connect the appliance to an earthed
socket.
The power supply cable must be easily
accessible after installing the appliance.
For any electrical work required to install this
appliance, contact our Authorised Service
Centre.
The manufacturer does not accept any
responsibility for damage or injury through
failure to comply with the above safety
precaution.
6. ACCESSORIES
6.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop
or from authorised dealer
Read carefully the instructions supplied with
the accessory.
Only appropriate accessories approved
by AEG ensure the safety standards of
the appliance. If unapproved parts are
used, any claims will be invalidated.
6.2 Fixing plate kit
If you install the appliance on a plinth that is
not an accessory supplied by AEG, secure
the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with
the accessory.
6.3 Stacking kit
The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top
of the washing machine only by using the
correct stacking kit..
WARNING!
Do not put the tumble dryer under the
washing machine. Verify the compatible
stacking kit by checking the depth of your
appliances.
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7. CONTROL PANEL
7.1 Special features
Your new washing machine meets all modern
requirements for an effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent
consumption and will care for fabrics.
The AutoSense System automatically
adjusts the programme duration to the
laundry in the drum to achieve perfect
washing results in the minimum possible.
Read the paragraph "The AutoSense load
detection " for more details.
This appliance is designed with a self
cleaning draining system, allowing light fluff
fibers that fall off the clothes to be drained out
with the water, in such a way that there is no
need to access this area for regular
maintenance and cleaning. Refer to chapter
'Care and Cleaning' for best maintenance and
care of the appliance.
7.2 Control panel description
1 2 3 4
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1Programme knob
2Centrif. reduction touchpad
3Temp.ºC touchpad
4Display
5Pre-Lav. touchpad
6Inicio Diferido touchpad
7Extra Aclarado/Enxag. touchpad
8Fácil Plancha/Engomar touchpad
9Inicio/Pausa touchpad
10 Extra Rápido touchpads
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7.3 Display
A B
E D
C
AThe time area:
• Programme time.
• The alarm codes. Refer to the chapter “Troubleshooting” for their description.
• The level of the Extra Rápido .
BDelay start indicator.
CThe Child Lock indicator.
DDoor lock indicator:
• It is on, you cannot open the door.
• It is off, you can open the door.
• It flashes, you cannot open the door. Wait for some minutes until the indicator is off.
EWashing phase indicators.
• : the washing phase
• : the rinses phase
• : the spin phase
8. PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Default tempera‐
ture
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maximum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Washing programmes
Eco 40-60
40 °C 1)
1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
8 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally
soiled items. The energy consumption decreases
and the time of the washing programme is extended,
ensuring good washing results.
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Programme
Default tempera‐
ture
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maximum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Algod.
40°C
90°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normally,
heavily and lightly soiled items.
Sintéticos
40°C
60°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally
soiled items.
Delicados
30°C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normal‐
ly and lightly soiled items.
Special programmes
Express Care
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Cottons and Synthetics. Programme to wash daily
laundry in a short time. Normally and lightly soiled
items.
Rápido 30 min.
40°C
40°C - 30°C
1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
3 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Lightly soiled
items.
Rápido 14 min.
30 °C
800 rpm
(800- 400 rpm)
1,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Very light soil‐
ing and items to freshen up.
Additional washing programmes
Centrif. 1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
8 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics.
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum.
Drenar - 8 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Aclarado/Enxag. 1200 rpm
(1200- 400 rpm)
8 kg To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
Anti-Alergia
60 °C
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
8 kg White cotton items. This high-performance wash
program combined with steam vapour, removes
more than 99,99% of bacteria and viruses2) keeping
the temperature above 60°C throughout the washing
phase; with an additional action on the fibers thanks
to a vapour phase, an enhanced rinsing phase en‐
sures a proper removal of detergent and micro-or‐
ganism residues. This program ensures also a prop‐
er reduction of pollens/allergenic items.
Edredón/Edredão
40 °C
60°C- Cold
800 rpm
(800 - 400 rpm)
3 kg Special programme for synthetic or feather and
down filled blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on.
Use liquid delicate detergent, like wool detergent
Sport
30 °C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic and delicate items. Lightly soiled items
or items to refresh.
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Programme
Default tempera‐
ture
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maximum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Lana/Lãs + Seda
40 °C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
1,5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and other fabrics with «hand washing» care sym‐
bol3).
1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to clean normally soiled
cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other data, please refer to 'Con‐
sumption Values' chapter.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower tem‐
peratures and longer duration.
2) Tested for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
MS2 Bacteriophage in external test performed by Swissatest Testmaterialien AG in 2021 (Test Report No.
202120117).
3) 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.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Centrif.
Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Algod. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Sintéticos ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicados ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Express Care ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rápido 30 min. ■ ■ ■
Rápido 14 min. ■ ■ ■ ■
Centrif. ■ ■
Drenar ■
Aclarado/Enxag. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Anti-Alergia ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Edredón/Edredão ■ ■
Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Centrif.
Lana/Lãs + Seda ■ ■ ■ ■
Suitable detergents for washing programmes
Programme Universal
powder1)
Liquid Univer‐
sal
Liquid for col‐
oureds
Delicates
woollens
Special
Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Algod. ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Sintéticos ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Delicados -- -- -- ▲ ▲
Express Care ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Rápido 30 min. -- ▲ ▲ -- --
Rápido 14 min. -- ▲ ▲ -- --
Anti-Alergia ▲ ▲ -- -- ▲
Edredón/Edredão -- -- -- ▲ ▲
Sport -- ▲ ▲ -- ▲
Lana/Lãs + Seda -- -- -- ▲ ▲
1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended
9. OPTIONS
9.1 Temp.ºC
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature comes
on.
9.2 Centrif.
With this option you can change the default
spin speed.
The indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. Only the drain phase is available.
• The related indicator comes on.
• Set this option for very delicate fabrics.
• The rinses phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The related indicator comes on.
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• There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed.
• The drum turns regularly to prevent the
laundry creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain the
water to unlock the door.
To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of
the programme’.
9.3 Pre-Lav.
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
The relevant indicator illuminates.
• Use this option to add a pre-wash phase
before the washing phase.
This option is recommended for heavily
soiled laundry, especially if containing
sand, dust, mud and other solid particles.
This option can increase the programme
duration.
9.4 Inicio Diferido
With this option you can delay the start of a
programme to a more convenient time.
Touch the button repeatedly to set the
required delay. The time increases from 30
minutes to 20 hours.
The display shows the indicator and the
selected delay time. After touching the Inicio/
Pausa button, the appliance begins the
countdown and the door is locked.
9.5 Extra Aclarado/Enxag.
With this option you can add a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.
Use this option for people with allergies to
detergent residues and with sensitive skin.
This option increases the programme
duration.
The corresponding indicator illuminates.
9.6 Fácil Plancha/Engomar
The appliance carefully washes and spins the
laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the programme
duration to the type of laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
9.7 Extra Rápido
With this option you can reduce the
programme duration depending on the load
size and the degree of soiling. When you set
a washing programme, the display shows the
default duration and dashes.
Touch Extra Rápido button to reduce the
programme duration according to your needs.
The display shows the new programme
duration and a number of dashes will
decrease accordingly:
suitable for a full load of normally soiled
garments.
a quick cycle for a full load of lightly
soiled garments.
very quick cycle for a smaller lightly
soiled load (max. half load recommended).
the shortest cycle to freshen up a small
amount of laundry.
The Extra Rápido is available only with the
programmes in the table.
indicator
Eco 40-60
Algod.
Sintéticos
Delicados
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
1) ■ ■ ■ ■
1) Defaullt duration for all programmes.
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10. SETTINGS
10.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option, press
and at the same time until the
indicator comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and the
programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
10.2 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
and at the same time until the
indicator comes on/goes off.
10.3 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals,
press and at the same time for 3
seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic signals,
they continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
11. BEFORE FIRST USE
During installation or before first use you
may observe some water in the
appliance. This is residual water left in
the appliance after a full functional test in
the factory to ensure the appliance is
delivered to customers in perfect working
order and is no cause for concern.
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
compartment for washing phase.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton at
the highest temperature without laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the drum
and the tub.
12. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door
2. Empty the pockets and unfold the items
before you put them in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a
time.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in the
drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
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Make sure that no laundry gets caught
between the seal and the door to avoid
risk of water leakage and damage to the
laundry.
Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains
could cause damage rubber parts of the
washing machine.
12.2 Filling the detergent and additives
Compartment for washing phase.
If you use liquid detergent, put it immedi‐
ately before you start the programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid ad‐
ditives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
When you set a prewash programme (or option), put the detergent for prewash phase directly into the drum.
Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but
we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity
will however guarantee the best washing results.
After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent
dispenser.
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12.3 Liquid or powder detergent
A
The default position of the flap is A (powder
detergent).
To use liquid detergent:
1. Remove the drawer. Push the drawer edge in
the place with the arrow (PUSH) to remove the
drawer easily.
B
2. Adjust the flap in position B.
3. Put back the drawer in the recess.
When you use the liquid detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid
detergents.
• Do not put more liquid then 120 ml.
• Do not set the programme with
prewash.
• Do not set the delay start.
A
When the flap is in position B and you want to
use powder detergent:
1. Remove the drawer.
2. Adjust the flap in position A.
3. Put back the drawer in the recess.
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