Electrolux EWW1688SWG User manual

EWW1688SWG
EN Washer Dryer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 9
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................13
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................15
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 16
10. DAILY USE - WASHING ONLY......................................................................16
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY......................................................................... 20
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING.............................................................. 21
13. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 23
14. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................25
15. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................29
16. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING................................................................... 32
17. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................32
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children under 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding
product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins
permit.
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
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side, that would prevent the appliance door from being
fully opened.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation..
•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must
not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to
avoid the back flow of gases into the room from
appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open
fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from any appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•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.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has
accumulated around the appliance.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers should be washed separately with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the washer
dryer.
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
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•Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and
clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should
not be dried in the washer dryer.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
•Never stop the washer dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
separated so that residual heat can dissipate.
•The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items
reach a temperature that will not cause damage to
them.
•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.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
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• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water Connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a
stain remover, carry out an additional
rinse cycle before starting a drying
cycle.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Only dry fabrics that are suitable to
dry in the washer dryer. Follow the
cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
– If a detergent ball is used, remove
it before starting a drying
programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball if
setting a non-stop programme.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
2.5 Disposal
• 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
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
Propre&Sec 60Min.
Duvet Laine/
Lavage à la main
Délicats
Soie
Synthétiques
Coton Eco
Blanc/Couleurs
Séchage
Laine
Séchage
Synthétiques
Séchage
Coton
Vapeur
Rinçage
Marche/Arrêt
Essorage/
Vidange
Minuterie Départ
différé
Niveau
Séchage
Prelavage
53 4
1011
8
7
9
6
1 2
1On Off push button (Marche/Arrêt)
2Programme knob
3Spin reduction touch button
(Essorage)
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4Temperature touch button
(Température)
5Display
6Drying time touch button
(Minuterie)
7Delay start touch button (Départ
Différé)
8Prewash touch button
(Prélavage)
9Drying level touch button (Niveau
Séchage)
10 Start/Pause touch button
(Départ/Pause)
11 Time Manager touch button
(Time Manager)
4.2 Display
A B C
D
E
F
GH
I
J
K
A. The Temperature area:
: Temperature indicator
: Cold water indicator
B. : Time Manager indicator.
C. The time area:
•: the programme duration
• : the delay start
• : the alarm codes
• : the message of error
•: the programme is completed.
D. : The drying phase.
E. : The steam phase.
F. : The permanent Extra rinse
option.
G. , , : The indicators of dryness
level.
H. The spin area:
• : the Spin speed indicator
• : the No spin indicator
• : the Rinse hold indicator
I. : The washing phase.
J. : The child safety lock indicator.
K. : The door locked indicator
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Blanc/Couleurs
90°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cot‐
ton. Normal soil and light soil.
Coton Eco1)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured
cotton. Normal soil. The energy
consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is
extended.
Propre&Sec 60Min.
40°C - 30°C
1 kg
1200 rpm
Complete programme composed
of washing phase and of drying
phase for a small load size of
mixed fabrics (cottons and synthet‐
ics items).
Synthétiques
60°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric
items. Normal soil.
Délicats
40°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acryl‐
ics, viscose, polyester items.
Normal soil.
Soie
30°C
1 kg
1000 rpm
Special programme for silk and
mixed synthetic items.
Laine/Lavage à la main
40°C - Cold
1,5 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand
washable wool and delicate fab‐
rics with «hand washing» care
symbol.2)
Duvet
60°C - Cold
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one syn‐
thetic blanket, duvet, bedspread
and so on.
Essorage/Vidange3)
8 kg
1600 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain
the water in the drum. All fabrics,
except woollens and delicate
fabrics.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Rinçage
Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All
fabrics, except woollens and very
delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of
laundry.
Drying programmes
Séchage Laine
1 kg Drying programme for woollens.
Séchage Synthét.
3 kg Drying programme for synthetic
items.
Séchage Coton
6 kg Drying programme for cotton
items.
Steam programmes4)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized
stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:
• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
• Items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble dry‐
ing.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Vapeur
40°C
1.5 kg Steam programme for dewrinkling
or refreshing cotton and synthet‐
ic items.
Press the Time Manager buttons to
select one of the available cycles:
• Anti-crease (default pro‐
gramme duration )
• Refresh (short programme
duration )
1) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at a 60ºC with a load of 8 kg is the
reference programme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75
standards. Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy
consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry
could be humid. It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to let
the humidity dry. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the
drum. After a steam cycle, items may be ironed however with less effort.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Blanc/Couleurs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Coton Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Propre&Sec 60Min. ■
Synthétiques ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Délicats ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Soie ■ ■ ■
Laine/Lavage à la main ■ ■ ■ ■
Duvet ■ ■
Essorage/Vidange 1) ■ ■ ■
Rinçage ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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.
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5.2 Automatic drying
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
Extra Dry
For towelling materials
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
up to 6 kg
Cupboard Dry1)
For items to be stored
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
up to 6 kg
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics
(jumpers, blouses, under‐
wear, household linen)
up to 3 kg
Silk items (blouses, shirts,
clothing..)
up to 1 kg
Wool items (woollen jump‐
ers)
up to 1 kg
Iron Dry
Suitable for ironing
Cottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)
up to 6 kg
1) Hints for test institute The test performance, in accordance with EN 50229, must be
carried out with a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity (load compo‐
sition according to EN61121) by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for
Cotton. The SECOND drying load with the residual load must be tested by setting the AU‐
TOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton.
5.3 Timed drying
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
(kg)
Spin
speed
(rpm)
Suggested
duration
(mins)
Extra Dry
For towelling materi‐
als
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
6 1600 220 - 240
4 1600 140 - 160
2 1600 100 - 110
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stor‐
ed
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
6 1600 210 - 230
4 1600 130 - 150
2 1600 90 - 100
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Dryness Level Type of fabric Load
(kg)
Spin
speed
(rpm)
Suggested
duration
(mins)
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stor‐
ed
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics
(jumpers, blouses, under‐
wear, household linen)
3 1200 100 - 110
1 1200 40 - 50
Wool
(woollen jumpers)
1 1200 110 - 130
Silk
(blouses, shirts, clothes
etc)
1 1000 80
Iron Dry
Suitable for ironing
Cottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)
6 1600 150 - 170
4 1600 85 - 105
2 1600 55 - 65
5.4 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. M1230
• The wool drying cycle of this machine
has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the drying of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are dried
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this machine.
Follow the garment care label for
other laundry instructions. M1224
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐
ture.
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At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg,
the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
con‐
sumption
(kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approximate pro‐
gramme duration
(minutes)
Cottons 60°C 8 1.60 72 168
Coton Eco
Cotton Energy Saving Pro‐
gramme 60°C1)
8 1.03 57 220
Cottons 40°C 8 1.00 72 164
Synthetics 40°C 4 0.60 50 110
Delicates 40°C 4 0.70 60 91
Wool/Handwash 30°C 1,5 0.35 57 58
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference pro‐
gramme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Température
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2 Essorage
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the
set speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must
drain the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
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7.3 Minuterie
With this option you can set the time for
the fabrics you have to dry. The display
shows the set value.
Each time you press this touchpad the
time value increases by 5 minutes.
You cannot set all time
values for different types of
fabrics.
7.4 Départ Différé
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
7.5 Prélavage
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
Use this option for heavy soil.
When you set this option the programme
duration increases.
The related indicator comes on.
7.6 Niveau Séchage
With this option you can set an automatic
level of dryness for the laundry. The
display shows the symbol of the set
level.
• Extra dry level for cotton items
• Cupboard dry level for cotton,
synthetic, silk and wool items
• Iron dry level for cotton items
7.7 Time Manager
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration.
Press or to decrease or increase
the programme duration.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
Indicator
Coton Eco
1) ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2)
■ ■
■3) ■3) ■
■ ■
4) ■ ■ ■3) 3) ■5)
1) Shortest: to fresh the laundry.
2) Programme duration suitable for laundry
refreshing.
3) Programme default duration.
4) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐
ration gradually decreases the energy con‐
sumption. The optimized heating phase
saves energy and the longer duration main‐
tains the same washing results (specially
for normal soil).
5) Default programme duration suitable for
laundry anticreasing.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
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• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
8.2 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.
8.3 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 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE - WASHING ONLY
10.1 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.
10.2 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the compartments.
3. Carefully close the detergent drawer
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10.3 Detergent compartments
CAUTION!
Use only specified detergents for washing machine.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the
detergent products.
Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
10.4 Liquid or powder detergent
1.
A
2.
3.
B
4.
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• Position A for powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position B for liquid detergent.
When you use the liquid detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid then the maximum level.
• Do not set the prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay start.
10.5 Activating the appliance
Press the button to activate or
deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds
when the appliance is activated.
10.6 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The indicator of the flashes.
• The display shows the level of the
Time Manager, the programme
duration and the indicators of the
programme phases.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set option
comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message .
10.7 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press .
• The indicator of stops to flash
and stays on.
• The indicator starts to flash
on the display.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the display shows the
indicator .
If the indicator
flashes, the door is
locking. If the display
shows an alarm
message after the
indicator has
flashed for a few
seconds, it indicates
that the door is not
properly locked (for
more details see
Troubleshooting
chapter).
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance fills
water.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the
new value.
10.8 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.
The related indicator comes on the
display.
2. Press :
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
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• The door locks, the display shows
the indicator .
If the indicator flashes, the
door is locking. If the display
shows an alarm message after
the indicator has flashed for a
few seconds, it indicates that the
door is not properly locked (for
more details see Troubleshooting
chapter).
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the delay start
before you press the . To
cancel the delay start:
• Press to set the
appliance to pause.
• Press until the
display shows '.
• Press again to
start the programme
immediately.
10.9 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press .
The indicator flashes.
2. Change the options.
3. Press again.
The programme continues.
10.10 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button for some
seconds to cancel the programme
and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.11 Opening the door
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and the drum still
rotates, you cannot open the
door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator .
Open the appliance door when the
programme or the delay start
operates:
1. Press to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the door lock indicator
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door and press again .
The programme or delay start continues
to operate.
10.12 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
• In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the goes off.
• You can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Close the water tap.
• Press the button for some seconds
to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
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The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
• The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. Press . The appliance drains the
water and spins.
2. To make the appliance drain only, set
. If necessary, decrease the
spin speed.
3. Press the button for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
10.13 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption
when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press .
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO
Stand-by function doesn't
deactivate the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 Drying setting
WARNING!
Make sure that the water
tap is open.
1. Press Marche/Arrêt for some
seconds to activate the appliance.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Turn the programme dial to the
programme applicable for the items
to dry. The display shows the drying
indicator .
To have a good drying
performance do not exceed
the maximum drying loads
recommended in the user
manual. Do not set a spin
speed lower than the
automatic speed of the set
programme.
11.2 Drying at automatic levels
The laundry can be dried at pre-defined
levels of dryness:
1. Press again and again until the
display shows one of the dryness
level indicator:
• : IRON DRY level indicator for
cotton items
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