Electrolux EW6T3722AF User manual

EW6T3722AF
EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7
5. DIAL AND BUTTONS......................................................................................... 8
6. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................... 11
7. SETTINGS........................................................................................................15
8. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 16
9. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 16
10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 21
11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................22
12. CONSUMPTION VALUES..............................................................................26
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................27
14. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................30
15. QUICK GUIDE................................................................................................30
16. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017.............................................................................................................32
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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 the installation and use of the 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.
•Do not let children 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.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
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–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments;
–areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•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).
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts including rubber bush
with plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
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• 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.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use an extension hose if the
inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
replacement of the inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing
of the appliance with the use of water
in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
other drain hose and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the
tap after the installation.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber
parts of the washing machine.
Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing
machine.
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• 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.
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).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Special features
Your new washing machine meets all
modern requirements for an effective
treatment of laundry with low water,
energy and detergent consumption and
will care for fabrics.
• Thanks to the Soft Plus option, the
fabric softener is uniformly spread out
in the laundry and deeply penetrates
the fabric fibres favouring a perfect
softness.
• The SensiCare System automatically
adjusts the programme duration to the
laundry in the drum to achieve perfect
washing results in the minimum
possible time.
3.2 Appliance overview
21
4
5
6
3
1Control panel
2Lid
3Lid push handle
4Drain pump filter
5Feet for levelling the appliance
6Rating plate
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
23 4 5 6 7
13 12 9
1
81011
1Programme dial
2Centrif. reduction options touch
button
3Temp. °C touch button
4Display
5Inicio Diferido touch button
6Time Manager touch button
7Inicio/Pausa touch button
8Fácil Plancha/Engomar touch button
9Soft Plus touch button
10 Extra Aclar./Enxag. touch button
11 Manchas touch button
12 Pre-Lava. touch button
13 On/Off push button
4.2 Display
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The Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator
Child safety lock indicator.
Delay start indicator.
Lid locked indicator.
The digital indicator can show:
• Programme duration (e. g. ).
• Delay time (e. g. ).
• Cycle end ( ).
• Warning code (e.g. ).
Time Manager bars level indicator.
Maximum laundry weight indicator.
Add garments indicator. Lights on during the beginning of the
Wash phase, while the user can still pause the appliance and
add more laundry.
Drum clean indicator.
Silencio indicator.
Rinse Hold indicator.
The spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator. Spin phase is off.
5. DIAL AND BUTTONS
5.1 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.
5.2 On/Off
Press this button for a few seconds to
activate or deactivate the appliance. Two
different tunes sound while switching the
appliance on or off.
As the Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance after several
minutes to reduce the energy
consumption, you may need to activate
the appliance again.
For more details, refer to Stand-by
paragraph in Daily Use chapter.
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5.3 Temp. °C
When you select a washing programme,
the appliance automatically proposes a
default temperature.
Touch this button repeatedly until the
desired temperature value appears on
the display.
When the display shows the indicators
, the appliance does not heat the
water.
5.4 Centrif.
When you set a programme, the
appliance automatically sets the
maximum spin speed allowed, except for
programme Denim. With this option you
can change the default spin speed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
•Decrease the spin speed. The
display shows only the spin speeds
available for the set programme.
• Additional spin options No Spin
.
Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. The appliance performs the
only draining phase of the selected
washing programme. Set this option
for very delicate fabrics. The rinses
phase uses more water for some
washing programmes
• Activate the Rinse Hold option.
The final spin is not performed. The
water of the last rinse is not drained
out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. The washing programme
ends with water in the drum.
The display show the indicator .
The lid stays locked and the drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing.
You must drain the water to unlock
the lid.
If you touch the Inicio/Pausa
button, the appliance performs the
spinning phase and drains the water.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
• Activate the Silencio option.
The intermediate and the final
spinning phases are suppressed and
the programme ends with water in the
drum. This helps to reduce creasing.
The display shows the indicator .
The lid stays locked. The drum turns
regularly to reduce creasing. You
must drain the water to unlock the lid.
As the programme is very quiet, it is
suitable for use at night time when
cheaper electricity tariffs are
available. In some programmes the
rinses are performed with more water.
If you touch the Inicio/Pausa
button, the appliance performs the
only draining phase.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
5.5 Pre-Lava.
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates.
• Use this option to add a pre-wash
phase at 30 °C before the washing
phase.
This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry, especially if
containing sand, dust, mud and other
solid particles.
The options can increase the
programme duration.
5.6 Manchas
Touch this button to add the stain phase
to a programme.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates.
Use this option for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this option, put the stain
remover into compartment .
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This option increases the
programme duration.
This option is not available
with a temperature lower
than 40 °C.
5.7 Permanent Extra Aclar./
Enxag.
With this option you can add a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.
Use this option for people with allergies
to detergent residues and with sensitive
skin.
This option increases the
programme duration.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates and also stays
permanently on during next cycles until
this option is deactivated.
5.8 Permanent Soft Plus
Set this option to optimise the fabric
softener distribution and improve fabric
softness.
Recommended when you use fabric
softener.
This option increases the
programme duration.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates and also stays
permanently on during next cycles until
this option is deactivated.
5.9 Fácil Plancha/Engomar
The appliance carefully washes and
spins the laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the
programme duration to the type of
laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
5.10 Inicio Diferido
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme to a more convenient time.
Touch the button repeatedly to set the
required delay. The time increases in
steps of 1 hour up to 20 hours.
The display shows the indicator and
the selected delay time. After touching
the Inicio/Pausa button, the
appliance begins the countdown and the
lid is locked.
5.11 Time Manager
With this option you can reduce the
programme duration depending on the
load size and the degree of soiling.
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration and
dashes.
Touch Time Manager button to reduce
the programme duration according to
your needs. The display shows the new
programme duration and a number of
dashes will decrease accordingly:
suitable for a full load of normally
soiled garments.
a quick cycle for a full load of lightly
soiled garments.
very quick cycle for a smaller lightly
soiled load (max. half load
recommended).
the shortest cycle to freshen up a
small amount of laundry.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
indicator
Algod.
Algod. Eco
Sintéticos
1) ■■■
■ ■ ■
■■■
■ ■ ■
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indicator
Algod.
Algod. Eco
Sintéticos
■ ■ ■
1) Default duration for all programmes.
5.12 Inicio/Pausa
Touch the Inicio/Pausa button to
start, pause the appliance or interrupt a
running programme.
6. PROGRAMMES
6.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin
speed
Spin
speed
range
[rpm ]
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Algod.
40 °C
90 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
7 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal
and heavy soil.
Algod. Eco1)
40 °C
60 °C - 40 °C
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
7 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Nor‐
mal soil. The energy consumption decreases
and the time of the washing programme is ex‐
tended, ensuring good washing results.
Sintéticos
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 -
400)
3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Nor‐
mal soil.
Delicados
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose
and mixed fabrics requiring gentler wash‐
ing. Normal soil.
Rápido
30 °C
800 rpm
(800- 400)
1,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil
and items to freshen up.
Aclarado/
Enxag.
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
7 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐
cate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spin‐
ning the laundry. The default spin speed is the
one used for cotton programmes. Reduce the
spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
If necessary, set the Extra Aclar./Enxag. op‐
tion to add rinses. With a low spin speed, the
appliance performs delicate rinses and a short
spin.
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Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin
speed
Spin
speed
range
[rpm ]
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Centrif./
Drenar
1200 rpm
(1200
-400)
7 kg To spin the laundry and to drain the water in
the drum. All fabrics, except woollens and
delicate fabrics.
Anti-Alergia
60 °C
1200 rpm
(1200 -
400)
7 kg White cotton items. This programme re‐
moves micro-organisms thanks to a washing
phase with the temperature maintained above
60°C for some minutes. This helps in remov‐
ing germs, bacteria, micro-organism and parti‐
cles. An additional rinsing phase ensures a
proper removal of detergent residues and pol‐
lens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is
more effective.
Anorak/Anora‐
que
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
800 rpm
(800 - 400)
2 kg Special programme for one down jackets,
synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so
on.
Seda
30 °C
800 rpm
(800 - 400)
0,5 kg Special programme for silk and mixed syn‐
thetic items.
Lana/Lãs
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
1,5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and other fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol2).
Sport
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 -
400)
3 kg Mixed fabric sportswear. Light soil items or
items to refresh.
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Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin
speed
Spin
speed
range
[rpm ]
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Outdoor
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200-
400)
2 kg3)
1 kg4)
Do not use fabric softener and
make sure that there is no soften‐
er residue in the detergent dis‐
penser.
Synthetic sport items. This programme is
designed to gently wash modern outdoor
sportswear and is also suitable for gym, cy‐
cling or jogging clothes or similar. The recom‐
mended laundry load is 2 kg.
Waterproof, waterproof-breathable and wa‐
ter repellent fabrics. This programme can al‐
so be used as a water repellency restoring cy‐
cle, specifically tailored for treating clothes
with a hydrophobic coating. To perform the
water repellency restoring cycle, proceed as
follows:
• Pour the washing detergent in the compart‐
ment .
• Pour a special water repellency restorer for
fabric into the softener compartment of the
drawer .
• Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg.
To further improve the water re‐
pellency restoring action, dry the
laundry in a tumble dryer by set‐
ting the Outdoor drying pro‐
gramme (if available and if the
garment care label permits tum‐
ble drying).
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Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin
speed
Spin
speed
range
[rpm ]
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Denim
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
800 rpm
(1200 -
400)
2 kg Special programme for Denim clothing
with delicate washing phase to minimize
colour fading and marks. For better care a
reduced load size is recommended.
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐
lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro‐
gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient pro‐
grammes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled
cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature
declared for the selected programme.
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) Washing programme.
4) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Centrif.
Pre-Lava. 1)
Manchas 2)
Extra Aclar./Enxag.
Soft Plus
Fácil Plancha/Engomar
Inicio Diferido
Time Manager
Algod. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Algod. Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Sintéticos ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicados ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rápido ■ ■ ■ ■
Aclarado/Enxag. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Centrif./Drenar ■ ■ ■
Anti-Alergia ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Centrif.
Pre-Lava. 1)
Manchas 2)
Extra Aclar./Enxag.
Soft Plus
Fácil Plancha/Engomar
Inicio Diferido
Time Manager
Anorak/Anora‐
que ■ ■ ■ ■
Seda ■ ■ ■
Lana/Lãs ■ ■ ■ ■
Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Outdoor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Denim ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) Pre-Lava. and Manchas cannot be selected together.
2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
6.2 Woolmark Apparel 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 gar‐
ments are washed according to the instruc‐
tions issued by the manufacturer of this
washing machine. Follow the garment care
label for drying and other laundry instruc‐
tions. M1145
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification
mark in many countries.
7. SETTINGS
7.1 Acoustic signals
This appliance has different acoustic
signals, that operate when:
• You activate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You deactivate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You touch the buttons (click sound).
• You make an invalid selection (3 short
sounds).
• The programme is completed
(sequence of sounds for about 2
minutes).
• The appliance has a malfunction
(sequence of short sounds for about 5
minutes).
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals when the programme is
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completed, touch the Pre-Lava. and the
Manchas buttons simultaneously for
about 2 seconds. The display shows
On/Off
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue to operate when
the appliance has a
malfunction.
7.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children
from playing with the control panel.
To activate/deactivate this option, hold
down the Fácil Plancha/Engomar button
until comes on/goes off on the
display.
The appliance will default to this option
after you switch it off.
The Child Lock function may not be
available for a few seconds after
switching the appliance on.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the electrical power is
available and the water tap is open.
2. Pour 2 litres of water into the
detergent compartment marked by
.
This action activates the drain system.
3. Pour a small quantity of detergent
into the compartment marked by .
4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the drum.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
9. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button On/Off to activate the
appliance.
A short tune sounds.
9.2 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.
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5. Close the drum and the lid.
CAUTION!
Before you close the lid of
your appliance, make sure
that you close the drum
correctly.
9.3 Detergent compartments.
Using detergent and additives
1. Measure out specified detergents for
washing machine the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the proper
compartments.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the detergent
products.
Detergent compartment for
prewash phase.
The marks MAX are the maxi‐
mum levels of the quantity of
detergent (powder or liquid).
When you set a programme
with a stain, add detergent
(powder or liquid).
Detergent compartment for
washing phase.
The marks MAX are the maxi‐
mum levels of the quantity of
detergent (powder or liquid).
Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).
The mark
M
is the maximum
level for the quantity liquid ad‐
ditives.
Flap for powder or liquid de‐
tergent.
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9.4 Liquid or powder detergent
1.
CLICK
2.
A
3.
CLICK
4.
B
• 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.
9.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme dial to select the
desired washing programme.
The indicator of the Inicio/Pausa
button flashes.
The display shows an indicative
programme duration.
2. To change the temperature and/or
the spin speed, touch the related
buttons.
3. If desired, set one or more options by
touching the related buttons. The
related indicators illuminate on the
display and the given information
changes accordingly.
If a selection is not possible
an acoustic signal sounds
and the display shows
.
9.6 Starting a programme
Touch the Inicio/Pausa button to start
the programme. It is not possible to start
the programme when the indicator of the
button is off and doesn't flash (e.g.
programme dial on a wrong position).
The related indicator stops flashing and
stays on.
The programme starts, the lid is locked.
The display shows the indicator .
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The drain pump can operate
shortly before the appliance
fills water.
9.7 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Touch the Inicio Diferido button
repeatedly until the display shows the
desired delay time. On the display the
indicator shows .
2. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button.
The appliance lid locks and starts the
countdown of the delay start. The display
shows the indicator .
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Cancelling the delay start after
the countdown has started
To cancel the delay start:
1. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Inicio Diferido button
repeatedly until the display shows
and the indicator goes off.
3. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button
again to start the programme
immediately.
Changing the delay start after
the countdown has started
To change the delay start:
1. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Inicio Diferido button
repeatedly until the display shows the
desired delay time.
3. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button
again to start the new countdown.
9.8 The SensiCare System load
detection
After touching the Inicio/Pausa
button:
1. The SensiCare System starts
estimating the weight of the load to
calculate the real programme
duration. During this phase the Time
Manager bars placed below the
time digits play a simple animation.
2. After about 15-20 minutes the Time
Manager bars disappear and new
cycle duration is displayed.
The appliance automatically adjusts
the programme duration to the load
to achieve perfect washing results in
the minimum possible time.
9.9 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
When the programme is running, you
can change only some options:
1. Touch the button Inicio/Pausa .
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the options. The given
information in the display changes
accordingly.
3. Touch the button Inicio/Pausa
again.
The washing programme continues.
9.10 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the
programme and to deactivate the
appliance.
2. Press the button On/Off again to
activate the appliance.
If the SensiCare System has
completed and the water
filling has already started,
the new programme starts
without repeating the
SensiCare System. The
water and the detergent are
not drained out in order to
avoid waste.
There is also an alternative way of
cancelling:
1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset"
position .
2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows
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Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
9.11 Opening the lid - Adding
garments
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and/or the drum is
still rotating you should not
open the lid.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance lid is locked. The
display shows the indicator .
1. Touch the Inicio/Pausa button.
The indicator starts flashing.
2. Wait until the lid lock indicator
stops flashing and goes off. Open the
appliance lid and drum doors. If
necessary, add or remove the items.
Close the drum door and lid. Touch
the Inicio/Pausa button. The
programme or the delay start
continues.
9.12 End of the programme
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals operate (if they are
active). The display shows
The indicator of the Inicio/Pausa
button goes off.
The lid unlocks and the indicator
goes off.
1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the
appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
shows the end of the
previous programme. Turn
the programme dial to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the lid and the detergent
dispenser slightly ajar to prevent
mildew and odours.
5. Close the water tap.
9.13 Draining water out after
end of cycle
If you have chosen a programme or an
option that does not empty out the water
of the last rinse, the programme is
completed, but:
• The time area shows and the
display shows the lid locked .
• The drum still turns at regular
intervals to prevent creases in the
laundry.
• The lid stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
lid:
1. If necessary, touch the Centrif. button
to decrease the spin speed proposed
by the appliance.
2. Press the Inicio/Pausa button:
• If you have set Rinse Hold the
appliance drains the water and
spins.
• If you have set Silencio the
appliance only drains the water
The option indicator Rinse Hold and
Silencio disappears.
3. When the programme is completed
and the lid locked indicator goes
off, you can open the lid.
4. Press the On/Off button for a few
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
9.14 Stand-by option
The Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to reduce the
energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes .
Press the button On/Off to activate
the appliance again.
• 5 minutes after the end of the washing
programme
Press the On/Off button to activate
the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
programme.
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