Electrolux EWX 147410 W User manual

EWX147410W
EN Washer Dryer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8
5. PROGRAMMES .............................................................................................. 10
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......................................................................... 19
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING.............................................................. 19
13. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 20
14. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................22
15. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................26
16. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 29
17. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................37
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Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
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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.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
•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.
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•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
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 7 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.
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•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•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.
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• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• 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
7 8 9
10
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser
2Control panel
3Door handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump filter
6Feet for levelling the appliance
7Water drain hose
8Mains cable
9Water inlet hose connection
10 Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets
from being closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1400
900
700
90
60
40
30
Cottons
+Prewash
Synthetics
Easy Iron
Delicates
Spin
TimeManager
Wool
Drain
Rinses
Silk
Handwash
Temp. Spin Drying TimeExtra Rinse Delay Start Start/Pause
Drying
Cottons
Synthetics
Special
Cottons
Economy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8
1Programme knob
2Temperature button - Temperature
Cold position
3Spin reduction button - Spin
• No spin function
• Rinse hold function
4Extra rinse button - Extra Rinse
5Drying time button - Drying time
6Delay start button - Delay Start
7Display
8Time Manager buttons
9Door locked indicator
10 Start/Pause button - Start/Pause
4.2 Display
A B C
D
The display shows the following information:
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ASoil degree indicators:
Intensive
Normal
Daily
Light
Quick
Quick
Refresh
Super Refresh
When you select a programme, the display shows the indicator of the soil de‐
gree automatically proposed by the appliance.
BChild safety lock (see chapter «Settings»).
CDigit area:
•Duration of the selected programme
After you select a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and mi‐
nutes (for example ). The duration is calculated automatically on the
basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the
programme start, the time remaining is updated every minute.
•Selected drying time
After you select the drying programme, the drying time is displayed in mi‐
nutes or in hours and minutes. After the programme start, the time remaining
is updated every minute.
•Delayed start
The selected delay appears for few seconds, then the display shows the du‐
ration of the selected programme again.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).
•Incorrect option selection
If you set an option not compatible with the selected wash programme, the
message shows up for a few seconds and the red indicator of button
Start/Pause starts flashing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished, the flashing value is displayed.
The indicator of Start/Pause button goes out.
If the indicator goes off, you can open the door.
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DWashing programme phase indicators:
Wash
Rinses
Drain
Spin
Drying
By selecting the wash programme, the washing programme indicators corre‐
sponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown.
After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, only the indicator of the running
phase stays on.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum
load
Reduced
load1)
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cottons
90°C - (Cold)
7 kg
3.5 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
+ Prewash
Cottons + Prewash
90°C - (Cold)
7 kg
3.5 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil
and normal soil.
Synthetics
60°C - (Cold)
3 kg
1.5 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
Delicates
40°C - (Cold)
3 kg
1.5 kg
700 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose,
polyester items. Normal soil.
Easy Iron
60°C - (Cold)
1.5 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Nor‐
mal and light soil.2)
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum
load
Reduced
load1)
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Spin
7 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics, except woollens and deli‐
cate fabrics.
Drain
7 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Rinses
7 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, ex‐
cept woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce
the spin speed accordingly to the type of laun‐
dry.
Silk
30°C
1 kg
700 rpm
Special programme for silk and mixed synthet‐
ic items.
Handwash
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
900 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.3)
Wool
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
900 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.3)
Cottons Economy4)
90°C - 40°C
7 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and
the time of the washing programme is extended.
Drying pro‐
grammes
Drying -Synthetics
2 kg Drying programme for synthetic items.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum
load
Reduced
load1)
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Cottons
4 kg Drying programme for cotton items.
1) If you select the Super Quick, Refresh or Super Refresh option by pressing buttons Time
Manager, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated in the pro‐
grammes for cottons, synthetics and delicates. Full loading is possible however with some‐
what reduced cleaning results.
2) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash
and spin phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
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.
4) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at a 60ºC with a load of 7 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.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons + Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■
Easy Iron ■ ■ ■ ■
Spin1) ■
Drain
Rinses ■ ■ ■ ■
Silk ■ ■
Handwash ■ ■ ■
Wool ■ ■ ■
Cottons Economy ■ ■ ■ ■
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 Programmes for 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)
4 1400 215 - 220
3 1400 160 - 180
1.5 1400 95 - 105
Cupboard Dry1)
For items to be stor‐
ed
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
4 1400 205 - 210
3 1400 150 - 170
1.5 1400 85 - 95
Cupboard Dry
For items to be stor‐
ed
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics
(jumpers, blouses, under‐
wear, household linen)
2 900 90 - 100
1 900 55 - 65
Iron Dry
Suitable for ironing
Cottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)
4 1400 140 - 150
3 1400 90 - 100
1.5 1400 60 - 70
1) In compliance with EC directive EN 50229, the cotton reference programme for the da‐
ta entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two
equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them .
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.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
con‐
sumption
(kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approximate pro‐
gramme duration
(minutes)
Cottons 60°C 7 1.35 67 150
Cottons Economy
Cotton Energy Saving Pro‐
gramme 60°C1)
7 1.05 57 219
Cottons 40°C 7 0.85 67 140
Synthetics 40°C 3 0.55 42 90
Delicates 40°C 3 0.55 63 65
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
con‐
sumption
(kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approximate pro‐
gramme duration
(minutes)
Wool/Handwash 30°C 2 0.25 55 60
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 7 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 Programme knob
This knob allows you to select a
programme, to reset a programme and/or
to switch the appliance on/off .
The knob can be turned either clockwise
or counterclockwise.
At the end of the programme, turn the
knob to position On/Off to deactivate the
appliance.
7.2 Temperature
Press this button to increase or decrease
the default washing temperature.
If you set the position , the appliance
performs the washing with cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
illuminates.
7.3 Spin
Press this button to increase or decrease
the default spin speed or to select the
additional spin options.
The indicator of the set speed
illuminates.
Additional spin options:
NO SPIN
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for extremely delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
RINSE HOLD
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
from 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 before opening the
door.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
7.4 Extra Rinse
Press this button to add some rinses to
the washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.5 Drying time
Press this button to set the time for the
fabrics you have to dry. The display
shows the set value.
For Cottons you can select a drying time
from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (4.10 in
the digit area).
For Synthetics you can select a drying
time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes
(2.10 in the digit area).
Each time you press the button, the time
value increases by 5 minutes.
You cannot set all time
values for different types of
fabrics.
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7.6 Delay Start
Press this button to delay the start of the
programme by 30 min - 60 min - 90 min,
2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a
maximum of 20 hour.
The button indicator illuminates. The
display shows the selected delay value.
7.7 Time Manager
Press this button to increase or decrease
the programme duration proposed by the
appliance.
The indicator of the chosen degree will
appear on the display.
This option is available only with Cottons,
Synthetics and Delicate programmes.
Washing
cycle Soil level Type of fab‐ rics
Intensive Heavy soiled
items
Normal Normal soiled
items
Daily Daily soiled
items
Light Slightly soiled
items
Quick Very slightly
soiled items
Super
Quick1)
Items used or
worn for a
short time
Washing
cycle Soil level Type of fab‐ rics
Refresh 1) 2) To refresh
items only
Super Re‐
fresh 1) 2)
To refresh
few items on‐
ly
1) It is recommended to reduce the load
sizes.
2) When you select this option the relevant
indicator appears just for a while and then it
disappears immediately.
The availability of the soil
degree changes according
to the type of fabric and
temperature.
7.8 Door locked indicator
The indicator illuminates when the
programme starts and indicates when
the door can be opened:
• The indicator is on: the door cannot
be opened.
The appliance in working or has
stopped with water left in the tub.
• The indicator flashes: the door is
opening in some minutes.
The programme is finished or the
water has been emptied out.
• The indicator is off: the door can be
opened.
7.9 Start/Pause
Press this button to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals sound when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press button Extra Rinse and
button Drying Time at the same time for
about 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
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8.2 Child Lock function
With this function you can leave the
appliance unattended and prevent that
the children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this function,
press Delay Start and Drying Time at
the same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off in the display.
You can activate this option in two ways:
• After you press Start/Pause: the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Start/Pause : the
appliance cannot start.
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
MAX
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.
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Detergent compartment for pre‐
wash phase.
Detergent compartment for
washing phase.
Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).
10.4 Switching the appliance on
and setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob to switch
the appliance on and to set the
required programme:
• The display shows the default
level of Time Manager, the
programme duration and the
programme phases indicators of
the selected programme.
• The indicator of Start/Pause
button flashes in green.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the related indicator comes
on.
If you set something not
compatible with the selected
programme, the display
shows the message .
The Start/Pause button
indicator flashes in red 3
times.
10.5 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press the Delay Start button
repeatedly until the display shows the
delay you want to set. The related
indicator illuminates.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few
seconds, then the duration of the
programme will appear again.
2. Press the Start/Pause button.
• The door is locked and the
indicator is on.
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the Delay Start
before you press the Start/
Pause button. After pressing
the Start/Pause button you
can only cancel the Delay
Start.
To cancel the Delay Start:
a. Press the Start/Pause button to
set the appliance to pause. The
related indicator flashes.
b. Press the Delay Start button until
the display shows .
Press the Start/Pause button
again to start the programme
immediately.
The Delay Start can
not be selected with
the draining
programme.
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press the Start/Pause button.
• The green Start/Pause indicator
stops flashing and stays on.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the indicator illuminates
and stays on.
• The programme time on the
display decreases with steps of
one minute.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time at the
beginning of the washing
cycle.
10.7 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before the programme carries them out.
1. Press the Start/Pause button to
interrupt the running programme.
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The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the options (if you wish to
change the Time Manager option,
you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection
again).
3. Press the Start/Pause button again.
The programme continues.
10.8 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Turn the programme knob to On/Off
position to cancel the programme.
The appliance is deactivated.
2. Now, you can set a new washing
programme and the available
options.
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.
10.9 Opening the door
While a programme is running or during
the Delay Start, the appliance door is
locked. The indicator is on.
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.
To open the door during the first minutes
of the cycle or when the Delay Start
operates:
1. Press the Start/Pause button to
pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the indicator goes off.
3. You can open the door.
4. Close the door and press the Start/
Pause button again.
The programme (or the Delay Start)
continues.
10.10 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
Some acoustic signals sound (if they
are activated).
• In the display the value come
on. The Start/Pause indicator goes
off.
• When the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty. Close the water tap.
• Turn the programme knob to On/Off
position to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
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. Turn the programme knob to On/Off
position an then select a spinning or
draining programme.
2. Press the Start/Pause button. If
necessary, decrease the spin speed.
The appliance spins and drains or only
drains.
3. When the programme is completed
and the indicator goes off, you
can open the door.
4. Turn the programme knob to On/Off
position to deactivate the appliance.
10.11 Stand-by
Once the programme has finished, after
a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled.
The brightness of the display is reduced.
By pressing any button the appliance will
come out of the energy saving status.
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11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 Timed drying
WARNING!
Make sure that the water
tap is open.
The recommended load size is 4 kg for
cottons and 2 kg for synthetic items.
1. Load the laundry one item at a time.
2. Turn the programme knob in the
Drying sector to the programme
suitable to the items to dry (cotton or
synthetic).
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 proposed by the
selected programme.
3. Press the Drying time button to set
the desired drying time (see the
« Programmes for timed drying»
paragraph). Every time you press this
button the drying time increases by 5
minutes.
On the display the
programme time will
automatically increase by
some minutes. This is quite
normal.
4. Press Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
The display shows the drying indicator
and updates regularly the drying time
value.
The indicator illuminates. The door is
locked.
If you set only 10 minutes of
drying phase, the appliance
performs only a cooling
phase.
If the laundry is not sufficiently dry, set a
short drying time again.
11.2 End of the drying
programme
The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signals sound (if they
are active). In the display the value
comes on.
• The Start/Pause indicator goes off.
• The last minutes of the drying cycle
the appliance performs a cooling and
anti-crease phase. Through this time
the door is still locked. The display
keeps showing the value .
If you wish to open the door before or
during the anti-crease phase or to
interrupt it, press any button or turn
the programme selector dial to any
programme position.
When the door locked indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
1. Turn the selector dial to On/Off
position to deactivate the appliance.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours.
4. Close the water tap.
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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12.1 Drying setting
WARNING!
Make sure that the water
tap is open.
The recommended load size is 4 kg for
cottons and 2 kg for synthetic items.
CAUTION!
Do not use a dosing device/
ball when carrying out a
washing and drying
programme.
12.2 Non-Stop programme -
Washing and Timed Drying
1. Load the laundry one item at a time.
Turn the programme knob to the set
washing programme.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Press the relevant buttons to select
the required options.
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 proposed
by the selected programme.
4. Press Tempo di asciugatura button to
set the drying time. Every time you
press this button the drying time
increases by 5 minutes.
The display shows the whole duration of
the washing and the selected drying
cycles.
On the display the
programme time will
automatically increase by
some minutes. This is quite
normal.
The display shows the drying indicator
and updates regularly the drying time
value.
5. Press Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
The indicator illuminates. The door is
locked.
If you set only 10 minutes as
drying phase, the appliance
performs only a cooling
phase.
12.3 End of the programme
The appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals sound (if they are
active).
For more information see 'At the end of
the drying programme " of the previous
chapter.
1. Turn the programme knob to the to
On/Off position to deactivate the
appliance.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours.
4. Close the water tap.
12.4 Fluff in the fabrics
During the washing and/or drying phase,
some types of fabric, (sponge, wool,
sweatshirt) could release fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the
fabrics during the next cycle.
To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we
recommend that you:
• Do not wash dark fabrics after you
have washed and dried light coloured
fabrics (new sponge, wool,
sweatshirt ) and the contrary.
• Line dry this type of fabrics at open air
when they are washed the first time.
• Clean the drain filter.
• After the drying phase, clean the
empty drum, the gasket and the door
with a wet cloth.
13. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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