Electrolux 500 TimeCare EW6T3226B3 User manual

EW6T3226B3
EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................8
5. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 8
6. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................... 11
7. PROGRAMME CHART.................................................................................... 11
8. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................15
9. SETTINGS........................................................................................................16
10. BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................... 17
11. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 17
12. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 20
13. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................22
14. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................25
15. CONSUMPTION VALUES..............................................................................27
16. QUICK GUIDE................................................................................................29
17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................... 31
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
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1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine-
washable laundry only.
•This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The appliance maximum load is 6 kg. Do not exceed
the maximum load of each programme (refer to the
“Programmes” chapter).
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts including rubber bush
with plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
• Do not install the appliance directly
above a floor drain.
• Do not spray water on the appliance
and do not expose it to excessive
humidity.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance lid cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed container to
collect possible water leakage under
the appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• WARNING: This appliance is
designed to be installed / connected
to a grounding connection in the
building.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Water connection
• The inlet water shall not exceed 25
°C.
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the
inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
replacement of the inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing
of the appliance with the use of water
in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
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Authorised Service Centre for the
other drain hose and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the
tap after the installation.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber
parts of the washing machine.
Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing
machine.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued: motor and
motor brushes, transmission between
motor and drum, pumps, shock
absorbers and springs, washing drum,
drum spider and related ball bearings,
heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and
related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware
including reset software, door, door
hinge and seals, other seals, door
locking assembly, plastic peripherals
such as detergent dispensers. Please
note that some of these spare parts
are only available to professional
repairers, and that not all spare parts
are relevant for all models.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
7
8
11
5
6
910
2
3
1
4
1Control panel
2Lid
3Lid handle
4Drain pump filter
5Feet for levelling the appliance
6Inlet hose
7Drain hose
8Mains cable
9Transit bolts
10 Hose support
11 Rating plate
Information for register product.
The rating plate reports the model name
(A) , product number (B), electrical
ratings (C) and serial number (D).
00000000
00A
Mod. xxxxxxxxx
000V ~ 00Hz 0000 W
910000000 00
A
B
C
Prod.No.
D
The info label reports the model name (A),
product number (B ) and serial number (C).
A
B
C
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4. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 39,7 cm /90,8 cm /59,9 cm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except
where the low voltage equipment has no protection
against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
10 bar (1.0 MPa)
Water supply 1) Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1151 rpm
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
5. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Unpacking and positioning
1.
2
1
2.
1
2
1
2
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3. 4.
We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts
for any transport of the appliance.
Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent vibration, noise and movement of the
appliance when it operates.
WARNING!
Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the
appliance feet to adjust the level.
5.2 The inlet hose
90O 90O
3/4”
3/4”
1/2”
3/4”
0.3-10 bar
FI
DK
SE
NO
Accessories delivered with the appliance
may vary depending on the model.
Make sure there is no
damage to hoses and there
are no leaks from the
couplings. Do not use an
extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact
the service centre for a
replacement inlet hose.
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5.3 Water drainage
min.600 mm
max.1000 mm
The drain hose should stay at a height of no less than 600 mm and not more than 1000 mm.
You can extend the drain hose to maximum 4000 mm. Contact the authorised service
centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
5.4 Electrical connection
At the end of installation you can connect
the mains plug to the mains socket.
The rating plate and the 'Technical Data'
chapter indicate the necessary electrical
ratings. Make sure that they are
compatible with the mains power supply.
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required, also taking into account any
other appliances in use.
Connect the appliance to an earthed
socket.
The power supply cable must be easily
accessible after installing the appliance.
For any electrical work required to install
this appliance, contact our Authorised
Service Centre.
The manufacturer does not accept any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the above
safety precaution.
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6. CONTROL PANEL
6.1 Control panel description
9h
6h
3h
1 2 3
89
6
5
7
4
1Programme knob
2Spin reduction touchpad
3Temp. touchpad
4Prewash touchpad
5Delay touchpad
6Extra Rinse touchpad
7Quick touchpad
8Start/Pause touchpad
9Indicators
Door locked indicator
End cycle indicator
Child lock indicator
Multilingual badges
Adhesive badges in different languages
are supplied with the appliance.
The desired badge can be glued next to
the programme dial.
7. PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Default temper‐
ature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Washing programmes
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Programme
Default temper‐
ature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Eco 40-60
40 °C 1)
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
6 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.
Normally soiled items. The energy con‐
sumption decreases and the time of the
washing programme is extended, ensuring
good washing results.
Cottons
40°C
90°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
6 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Nor‐
mally, heavily and lightly soiled items.
Synthetics
40°C
60°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
Normally soiled items.
Delicates
30°C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis‐
cose and mixed fabrics requiring gen‐
tler washing. Normally and lightly soiled
items.
Special programmes
Express
Care
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Cottons and Synthetics. Programme to
wash daily laundry in a short time. Normal‐
ly and lightly soiled items.
Rapid
30min
40°C
40°C - 30°C
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Lightly
soiled items.
Rapid
14min
30 °C
800 rpm
(800- 400
rpm)
1,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Very
light soiling and items to freshen up.
Additional washing programmes
Spin 1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
6 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate
fabrics. To spin the laundry and to drain
the water in the drum.
Drain - 6 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Rinse 1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
6 kg To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics,
except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the
type of laundry.
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Programme
Default temper‐
ature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Anti-allergy
60 °C
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
6 kg White cotton items. This programme re‐
moves micro-organisms thanks to a wash‐
ing phase with the temperature maintained
above 60°C for several minutes. This helps
remove germs, bacteria, micro-organism
and particles. An additional rinsing phase
ensures a proper removal of detergent res‐
idues and pollens/allergenic items. In this
way the wash is more effective.
Downing
Jacket
40 °C
60°C- Cold
800 rpm
(800- 400
rpm)
2 kg Special programme for one down jackets,
synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and
so on.
Sport
30 °C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic and delicate items. Lightly
soiled items or items to refresh.
Wool/Silk
40 °C
40°C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
1 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and other fabrics with «hand wash‐
ing» care symbol2).
1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to
clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in
the same cycle.
For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other
data, please refer to 'Consumption Values' chapter.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally
those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
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.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
OPTIONS
Spin
Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
OPTIONS
Spin
Express Care ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rapid 30min ■ ■ ■
Rapid 14min ■ ■ ■ ■
Spin ■ ■
Drain ■
Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Anti-allergy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Downing Jacket ■ ■
Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Suitable detergents for washing programmes
Programme Universal
powder1)
Liquid Uni‐
versal
Liquid for
coloureds
Delicates
woollens Special
Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Cottons ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Synthetics ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Delicates -- -- -- ▲ ▲
Express Care -- ▲ ▲ -- --
Rapid 30min -- ▲ ▲ -- --
Rapid 14min -- ▲ ▲ -- --
Anti-allergy ▲ ▲ -- -- ▲
Downing Jacket -- -- -- ▲ ▲
Sport -- ▲ ▲ -- ▲
Wool/Silk -- -- -- ▲ ▲
1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended
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7.1 Woolmark Wool Care - Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark Compa‐
ny for the washing of wool garments label‐
led as «hand wash» provided that the
products are washed according to the in‐
structions on the garment label and those
issued by the manufacturer of this washing
machine. M1145
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification
mark in many countries.
8. OPTIONS
8.1 Introduction
The options/functions are
not available 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 incompatible options/
functions.
8.2 Temp.
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
8.3 Spin
With this option you can change the
default spin speed.
The indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. Only the drain phase is
available.
• The related indicator comes on.
• Set this option for very delicate
fabrics.
• The rinses phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The related indicator comes on.
• There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed.
• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the laundry creases.
• The lid stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the lid.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
Night Cycle
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases and to perform a silent
washing.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The related indicator comes on.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The lid stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the lid.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
8.4 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
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The relevant indicator illuminates.
• Use this option to add a pre-wash
phase before the washing phase.
This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry, especially if
containing sand, dust, mud and other
solid particles.
This option can increase the
programme duration.
8.5 Delay
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme by 9, 6 or 3 hours.
The indicator of the option and the
indicator of the set value are on.
After touching the Start/Pause button
the appliance begins the countdown. The
lid is locked.
8.6 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.
Use this option for people with allergies
to detergent residues and with sensitive
skin.
This option increases the
programme duration.
The corresponding indicator illuminates.
8.7 Quick
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
Use this option for items with light soil or
items to refresh.
The related indicator comes on.
This option is not available for every
programme. For more details, refer to
Programme options compatibility in
"Programmes" chapter.
8.8 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to
start, pause the appliance or interrupt a
running programme.
9. SETTINGS
9.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
9.2 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press and at the same
time for 3 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
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10. BEFORE FIRST USE
During installation or before
first use you may observe
some water in the appliance.
This is residual water left in
the appliance after a full
functional test in the factory
to ensure the appliance is
delivered to customers in
perfect working order and is
no cause for concern.
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
4. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
5. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
11. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance lid.
2. Push the button A.
A
The drum opens automatically.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
4. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
5. Close the drum and the lid.
CAUTION!
Before you close the lid of
your appliance, make sure
that you close the drum
correctly.
11.2 Detergent compartments.
Using detergent and additives
1. Measure out specified detergents and
the fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the proper
compartments.
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.
When using liquid
detergents add them into a
dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
Put the dosing ball inside the
washing machine's drum, on
top of the garments.
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Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
The mark
M
is the maximum level for the quantity liquid additives.
11.3 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The indicator of the flashes.
2. If necessary, change the temperature
and the spin speed or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set option
comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the indicator
flashes red.
11.4 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press the .
• The indicator of the stops to
flash and stays on.
• The programme starts, the lid
locks, the indicator is on.
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time at the beginning of the
washing cycle.
11.5 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press to set the delay you want to
set.
The indicator of the set delay is on. The
indicator is on.
2. Press :
• 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 .
To cancel the delay start :
a. Press to set the appliance to
pause
b. Press until the indicator of the
set delay goes off.
Press again to start the
programme immediately.
11.6 The SensiCare System
load detection
After touching the Start/Pause
button:
The SensiCare System starts estimating
the weight of the load to calculate the
real programme duration. The appliance
automatically adjusts the programme
duration to the load to achieve perfect
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washing results in the minimum possible
time
The SensiCare System is
not available with all
programmes such as : Wool/
Silk, Rapid 14min and
programmes with short
cycles.
11.7 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.
11.8 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Turn the programme knob to position
to cancel the programme and to
deactivate the appliance.
2. Turn the programme knob 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.
11.9 Opening the lid
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance lid is locked. The
indicator is on.
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high, you cannot open
the lid.
Open the lid during the first 10
minutes of the cycle and when the
delay start operates:
1. Press the to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the lid lock indicator
goes off.
3. You can open the lid.
4. Close the lid and press the again.
The programme (or the delay start)
continues.
Open the lid when the programme
operates:
1. Turn the programme knob to position
to deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes and then open
the appliance lid.
3. Close the lid and set the programme
again.
11.10 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
• The indicator of the button goes
off.
• The lid lock indicator goes off.
• The indicator is on.
• You can open the lid.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Close the water tap.
• Turn the programme knob to position
to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the lid 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 lid lock indicator is on. The
indicator flashes. The lid stays
locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
lid.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed. If you set , the appliance
only drains.
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2. Press . The appliance drains the
water and spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the lid lock indicator goes
off, you can open the lid.
4. Turn the programme knob to position
to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
11.11 Stand-by
Some minutes after the end of the
washing programme, if you do not
deactivate the appliance, the energy
saving status activates.
The energy saving status decreases the
energy consumption when the appliance
is on the stand by.
• All indicators go off.
• The indicator of the flashes
slowly .
• Press one of the options to deactivate
the energy saving status.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the energy
saving status function
doesn't activate to remind
you to drain the water.
12. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 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.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with printed illustrations inside
out.
• Pre-treat stubborn stains.
• Wash stubborn stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with curtains. Remove the
hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• 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 "Daily
Use" chapter);
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.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts,
cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any
other loose elements.
• 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,
shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).
• Empty pockets and unfold the items.
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