AEG LP5481 User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Washing Machine
DE Benutzerinformation 34
Waschmaschine
LP5481

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................5
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................10
5. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 11
6. KNOB AND BUTTONS............................................................................................. 12
7. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................17
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 17
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................18
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 22
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 23
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................27
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................30
15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................31
16. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................32
17. GUARANTEE .......................................................................................................... 32
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Control panel description
Baumwolle
Baumwolle Eco
Pflegeleicht
Feinwäsche
20 Min. - 3 kg
Baumwolle 20°
Daunen
Maschinenreinigung
Pumpen/Schleudern
Ein/Aus
Wolle/Seide
Programme
95° 1400
1200
800
60°
40°
30°
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1
4
5
7
1Programme dial
2Display
3Delay Start touch button
4Time Save touch button
5Start/Pause touch button
6Option touch button
• Stain option
• Prewash option
• Only rinse option
7Spin reduction touch button
• No Spin option
• Rinse Hold option
8Temperature touch button
9On/Off push button
5.2 Display
A
BED
C
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A The digital indicator can show:
• Programme duration (e. g. ).
• Delay time (e. g. or ).
• Cycle end ( ).
• Warning code ( ).
B Extra rinse indicator. It lights on when this option is se-
lected .
CThe indicator blink during the laundry load detec-
tions.
D Child safety lock indicator.
E Door locked indicator.
5.3 Multilingual badges
Adhesive badges in different languages
are supplied with the appliance.
The desired badge can be glued next to
the programme dial.
Program
Antiall ergi
20 min. - 3 kg
Motions tøj
Koge-/Ku lørt
Synteti sk
Finvask
Uld/Silke
Damp
Vattæpper
Jeans
6. KNOB AND BUTTONS
6.1 Ein /Aus
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.
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.
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Set this option to change the default
temperature.
The indicator = cold water of the set
temperature comes on (the appliance
does not heat the water).
6.4 U./Min.
When you set a programme, the
appliance automatically sets the
maximum spin speed allowed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
Activate the option
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The related indicator comes on.
• There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed.
• 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 option
• 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.
The spin speed can be
reduce.
6.5 Option
Press this button repeatedly to activate
one of the available options.
•Flecken
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 can increase
the programme duration.
This option is not
available with a
temperature lower than
40 °C.
•Vorwäsche
Use this option to add a prewash
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.
This option can increase
the programme duration.
•Nur Spülen
The appliance performs only the
rinsing phase, the spinning and the
draining phases of the selected
programme.
The relevant indicator comes on.
6.6 Zeitvorwahl
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme in a more convenient
time.
Touch repeatedly the button to set the
required delay. The time increases by
steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2
hours up to 20 h.
The indicator of the option and the
indicator of the set value are on. After
touching theStart/Pause button the
appliance begins the countdown.
6.7 Zeit Sparen
This option may be advisable to shorten
the washing programme.
Use this option for items with normal or
light soil or items to refresh.
Touch this button once to decrease the
duration.
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In case of smaller load, touch this button
twice to set an extra quick programme.
The indicator of the option and the
indicator of the set value are on.
6.8 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
Baumwolle
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil.
White and coloured cotton
Baumwolle Eco
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
Baumwolle at 60 °C and the programme Baumwolle at 40 °C
with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cot-
ton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme».
They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined
energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled
cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase
may differ from the temperature declared for
the selected programme.
Pflegeleicht
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
Feinwäsche
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items.
Normal soil.
Wolle/Seide
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate
fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.1)
20 Min. - 3 kg
Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn.
Baumwolle 20°
Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items)2).
Daunen
Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, duvets, down
jackets and similar items.
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Programme Programme description
Maschinenreinigung
Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and freshen the
drum and to remove residue that may cause odour. For the
best result use this cycle once a month. Before run this cycle,
remove all items from the drum. In the washing phase com-
partment of the detergent dispenser, put the flap of the com-
partment in upward position. Pour a cup of chlorine bleach or
a washing machine cleaner in the washing phase compart-
ment. DO NOT use both together.
After the drum cleaning, run a further rinse cy-
cle with empty drum and no detergent to re-
move any residue of bleach.
Pumpen/Schleudern
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fab-
rics, except woollens and delicate fabrics.
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) This programme is for daily use and has the lowest energy and water consumption whilst maintaining
a good washing performance.
Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load
Programme Default tempera-
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Washing programmes
Baumwolle
40 °C
95 °C - Cold
1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 800 rpm 8 kg
Baumwolle Eco
60 °C
60 °C - 40 °C
1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 800 rpm 8 kg
Pflegeleicht
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm 3 kg
Feinwäsche
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm 3 kg
Wolle/Seide
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm 1,5 kg
20 Min. - 3 kg
30 °C
40 °C - 30 °C
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm 3 kg
Baumwolle 20° Cold 1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 800 rpm 8 kg
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Programme Default tempera-
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Daunen
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
800 rpm
800 rpm -800 rpm 3 kg
Maschinenreinigung
60 °C
60 °C
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm
Pumpen/Schleudern 1) 1400 rpm
1400 rpm - 800 rpm 8 kg
1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Baumwolle
Baumwolle Eco
Pflegeleicht
Feinwäsche
Wolle/Seide
20 Min. - 3 kg
Baumwolle 20°
Daunen
Maschinenreinigung
Pumpen/Schleudern
Options
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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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.
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In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children
from playing with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
touch the and the 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 Ein /Aus 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
The acoustic signals operate when the
programme is completed (sequence of
sounds for about 2 minutes).
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, touch the and the 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 button and the
button simultaneously until relevant
indicator comes on/goes off on
display.
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 a small quantity of detergent
into the compartment marked .
4. 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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10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the Ein /Aus button for a few
seconds to activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds (if activated). The
programme dial is automatically set on
Cotton programme .
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry
in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
stays between the seal and
the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to
the laundry.
10.3 Filling the detergent and
additives
Compartment for prewash phase,
soak programme or stain remover.
Compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
Always 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.
10.4 Check the position of the
flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until
it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
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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 detergent than
the limit shown on
the flap.
• Do not set the
prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay
start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent
dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme dial to select
the desired washing programme. The
related programme indicator comes
on.
The indicator of the Start/Pause button
flashes.
The display shows an indicative
programme duration.
2. To change the temperature and/or
the spin speed, touch the related
buttons.
3. If desired, set one or more options
by touching the related buttons. The
related indicators come on in the
display and the given information
changes accordingly.
In case a selection is not
possible, no indicator comes
on and an acoustic signal
sounds.
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10.6 Starting a programme
with the delay start
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
The PROSENSE adapts
starts at the end of the
countdown.
Cancelling the delay start after
the countdown has started
To cancel the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Zeitvorwahl button
repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again
to start the programme immediately.
Changing the delay start after
the countdown has started
To change the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Zeitvorwahl button
repeatedly until the display shows
the desired delay time.
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again
to start the new countdown.
10.7 Starting a programme
Touch the Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
The related indicator stops flashing and
stays on.
The programme starts, the door is
locked. The display shows the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate
shortly before the appliance
fills water.
10.8 The ProSense load
detection
After touching the Start/Pause button
the ProSense technology starts the
laundry load detection:
1. The appliance detects the load
within a few minutes, the indicator
blink, the drum rotates shortly.
2. At the end of the load detection, the
indicator goes off .
About 20 minutes after the
programme start, the
programme duration could
be adjusted depending on
the capacity of water
absorption of the fabrics.
The ProSense detection is
carried out with complete
washing programmes only
(no skipping phase
selected).
10.9 Interrupting a
programme and changing the
options
When the programme is running, you
can change only some options:
1. Touch the button Start/Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the options. The given
information in the display changes
accordingly.
3. Touch the button Start/Pause again.
The washing programme continues.
10.10 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button Ein /Aus to cancel
the programme and to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Press the button Ein /Aus again to
activate the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
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If the ProSense phase is
already carried out and the
water filling is already
started, the new programme
starts without repeating
the ProSense phase. The
water and the detergent are
not drained out in order to
avoid waste.
10.11 Opening the door
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and/or the drum
still rotates you cannot open
the door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
1. Touch the button Start/Pause.
In the display the related door lock
indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door. If
necessary, add or remove the items.
3. Close the door and touch the button
Start/Pause.
The programme or the delay start
continues.
10.12 End of the programme
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals operate (if they are
active).
In the display all washing phase
indicators become steady and the time
area shows .
The indicator of the Start/Pause button
goes off.
The door unlocks and the indicator
goes off.
1. Press the Ein /Aus button to
deactivate the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last
selected programme. Turn
the programme dial to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door and the detergent
dispenser slightly ajar to prevent
mildew and odours.
5. Close the water tap.
10.13 Draining water out after
end of cycle
If you have chosen a programme or an
option that does not empty out the
water of the last rinse, the programme is
completed, but:
• The display shows the door locked
indicator
• The drum still turns at regular intervals
to prevent the creases in the laundry.
• The door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door:
1. If necessary, touch the U./Min. button
to decrease the spin speed proposed
by the appliance.
2. Press Start/Pause to continue the
cycle
3. When the programme is completed
and the door locked indicator
goes off, you can open the door.
4. Press the Ein /Aus button a few
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
In any case, the appliance
empties the water out
automatically after
approximately 18 hours.
10.14 Stand-by option
The Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
the energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you touch the Start/
Pause button.
Press the button Ein /Aus to activate
the appliance again.
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• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the Ein /Aus button to activate
the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme dial to set a new
cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the Stand-by
function doesn't deactivate
the appliance to remind you
to drain the water.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry into: white,
coloured, synthetics, delicates and
wool.
• Follow the washing instructions on the
laundry care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured
items together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first couple of times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty pockets and unfold.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with printed illustrations inside
out.
• Pre-treat tough stains.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with curtains. Remove the
hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase leading
to excessive vibration. If this occurs:
a. interrupt the programme and
open the door (refer to
"Opening the door when a
programme or the delay start
operates");
b. manually redistribute the load so
that the items are spaced evenly
around the tub;
c. press the Start/Pause button. The
spin phase continues.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and other
treatments
• Only use detergents and other
treatments specially made for
washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special ones for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the recommended quantity
of detergent.
• Follow the instructions that you find
on packaging of the detergents or
other treatments without exceeding
the indicated maximum level ( ).
• Use the recommended detergents for
the type and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the
level of soil.
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11.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the
prewash phase to wash laundry with
normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry
allowed.
• If you pre-treat the stains, you can use
a stain remover when you set a
programme with a low temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
additive for water softening. In areas
where the water hardness is soft it is not
necessary to use him.
To find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of additive for
water softening. Follow the instructions
that you find on the packaging of the
product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your
area is high or moderate, we
recommend that you use a
water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to check any
limescale.
The regular detergents already contain
water softening agents, but we
recommend to run a cycle with empty
drum and a descaling product
occasionally.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature or use if is
available programme
Maschinenreinigung. Add a small
quantity of powder detergent into
empty drum, in order to rinse out any
left residues.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
rust particles.
For a complete cleaning:
1. Clean the drum with special products
for stainless steel.
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Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
2. Run a short cotton programme at
high temperature or use if is available
programme Maschinenreinigung.
Add a small quantity of powder
detergent into empty drum, in order
to rinse out any left residues.
12.6 Cleaning the detergent
dispenser
To prevent possible deposits of dried
detergent or clotted fabric softener
and/or formation of mould in the
detergent dispenser drawer, once in a
while carry out the following cleaning
procedure:
1. Open the drawer. Press the catch
downwards as indicated in the
picture and pull it out.
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2. Remove the top part of the additive
compartment to aid cleaning and
flush it out under running warm
water, to remove any traces of
accumulated detergent. After
cleaning, replace the top part in its
position.
3. Make sure that all detergent residue
is removed from the upper and lower
part of the recess. Use a small brush
to clean the recess.
4. Insert the detergent drawer into the
guide rails and close it. Run the
rinsing programme without any
clothes in the drum.
12.7 Cleaning the drain pump
WARNING!
Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
Regularly check the drain
pump filter and make sure
that it is clean.
Clean the drain pump if:
• The appliance does not drain the
water.
• The drum does not turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise because of the blockage of the
drain pump.
• The display shows the alarm code
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WARNING!
• Do not remove the filter
while the appliance
operates.
• Do not clean the pump if
the water in the
appliance is hot. Wait
until the water cools
down
Proceed as follows to clean the pump:
1. Open the pump cover.
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2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain
pump access to collect the water that
flows out.
3. Squeeze the two levers and pull the
drainage duct forward to open it.
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4. Let the water flow out.
5. When the bowl is full of water, close
the drainage duct back and empty
the container.
6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the
water stops to flowing out.
1
2
7. Close the drainage duct and turn the
filter anti-clockwise to remove it.
1
2
8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and
objects from the filter recess.
9. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can rotate. If it does not
rotate, contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
10. Clean the filter under the water tap.
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11. Put the filter back into the special
guides by turning it clockwise. Make
sure that you tighten the filter
correctly to prevent leakages.
1
2
12. Close the pump access.
2
1
12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose
and the valve filter
It is recommended to clean both the
filters of the inlet hose and valve
occasionally to remove any deposit,
collected over the time:
1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap
and clean the filter.
1
2
3
2. Remove the inlet hose from the
appliance by loosening the ring nut.
3. Clean the valve filter on the back of
the appliance with a toothbrush.
4. When you reconnect the hose to the
back of the appliance, turn it left or
right (not in vertical position)
depending on the position of your
water tap.
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45°
20°
12.9 Emergency drain
If the appliance cannot drain the water,
carry out the same procedure, described
in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. If
necessary, clean the pump.
12.10 Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can reach the
values around 0° C or drop below,
remove the remaining water from the
inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in
a container and let the water flow out
of the hose.
4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure.
5. When the drain pump is empty,
install the inlet hose again.
WARNING!
Make sure that the
temperature is higher than 0
°C before you use the
appliance again.
The manufacturer is not
responsible for damages
caused by low temperatures.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 Introduction
The appliance does not start or it stops
during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem
(refer to the table). If the problem
persists, contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
In case of major problems, the acoustic
signals operate, the display shows an
alarm code and the Start/Pause button
may flash continuously:
• - The appliance does not fill with
water properly.
• - The appliance does not drain
the water.
•- The appliance door is open or
not closed correctly. Please check the
door!
If the appliance is
overloaded, remove
some items from the
drum and/or keep
pressed the door while
touching the Start/Pause
button until the indicator
stops flashing (see
the picture below).
• - The mains supply is unstable.
Wait until the mains supply is stable.
•- No communication between
electronic elements of the appliance.
Switch it off and switch on again.
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• - The anti-flood device is on.
Disconnect the appliance and close
the water tap. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance
before carrying out any
check.
13.2 Possible failures
Problem Possible solution
The programme does
not start.
Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains sock-
et.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box.
Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched.
If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of
countdown.
Deactivate the Child Lock function, if it is on.
The appliance does not
fill with water properly.
Make sure that the water tap is open.
Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low.
For this information, contact your local water authority.
Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the
valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
Make sure that the water inlet hose has no kinks, damages or
bends.
Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is cor-
rect.
The appliance fills with
water and drains immedi-
ately.
Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The
hose may be positioned too low (see 'Water drainage' para-
graph).
The appliance does not
drain the water.
Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct.
Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain
phase.
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