Electrolux EWF 1408 WDL User manual

EWF 1408 WDL
EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................10
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................11
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 14
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 18
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................20
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................24
14. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING................................................................... 27
15. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................27
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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 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- Gulf
Market
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
•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 door
when it is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 10 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 (if applicable) must
not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
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•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
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• 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.
• The floor area where 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.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• Do not put a 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
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• 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
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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.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• 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.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
2.5 Internal lights
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.
• The LED lamp is dedicated to drum
lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
for other lighting purposes.
• To replace the internal light, contact
the Authorised Service Centre.
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
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Internal light
6Rating plate
7Drain pump filter
8Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
Delay Start
Easy Iron
Extra Rinse
Prewash
Temp.
Spin
Others
Duvet
Steam
Wool/
Handwash
Synthetics
Cottons
Delicates
TimeManager
MyFavourite
AutoOff
Start/Pause
Cottons
Eco
53 4
1012 11
8
7
9
6
1 2
1On Off button (AutoOff)
2Programme touchpads
3Spin reduction touchpad (Spin)
4Temperature touchpad
(Temperature)
5Display
6Prewash touchpad (Prewash)
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7Delay start touchpad (Delay Start)
8Extra rinse touchpad (Extra
Rinse)
9Easy iron touchpad (Easy Iron)
10 Start/Pause touchpad (Start/
Pause)
11 Time Manager touchpads
(TimeManager)
12 Favourite programme touchpad
(MyFavourite+)
4.2 Display
AB C DEFG
H
I
J
K
A. The temperature area:
: Temperature indicator.
/ : Cold water indicators.
B. : Laundry weight indicator.
: Maximum load indicator.
The display shows these indicators
when the door is open.
C. : Eco Info indicator.
D. : Time Manager indicator.
E. The time area:
: The programme duration.
: The delay start.
: Programme is completed.
F. : Delay start indicator.
G. : Extra Rinse indicator.
H. : The indicator of child lock on
when you activate this device .
I. The text bar. The text bar shows the
programme status, alarm messages
and other messages that help you to
operate with the appliance.
J. : Door locked indicator.
You cannot open the appliance door
when the indicator is on.
You can open the door only when the
indicator goes off.
K. The spin area:
• : Spin speed indicator.
• : No Spin indicator.
• : Rinse Hold indicator.
• : Extra Silent indicator.
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Press a programme touchpad one time to set the related programme:
Cottons
90°C - Cold
10 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Nor‐
mal soil and light soil.
Cottons Eco
60° - 40° C
10 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.
Normal soil. The energy consumption de‐
creases and the time of the washing pro‐
gramme is extended.
This programme at 60 °C is the reference
programme for energy label data, in com‐
pliance with UAE. S 5010 2:2013.
Synthetics
60° - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
Normal soil.
Delicates
40° - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis‐
cose, polyester items. Normal soil.
Wool/Handwash
40° - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washa‐
ble wool and delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol.1)
Duvet
60° - 30°
4 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one synthetic
blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on.
Steam
Press again and again this touchpad until you set the desired programme:
Steam programmes2)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized
stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:
• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
• Items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble dry‐
ing.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Steam Cottons 1.5 kg Steam programme for cottons. This cycle
helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
Steam Synthetics 1.5 kg Steam programme for synthetic items.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
Steam Refresh 1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and syn‐
thetic items. This cycle removes odours
from the laundry.3)
Other programmes
Press again and again this touchpad until you set the desired programme:
14 min.
30°
1.5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light
soil and items to freshen up.
Sport Light
30°
2.5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil
items or items to refresh.
Jeans
40° - Cold
10 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark
coloured items.
Rinse 10 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics,
except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the
type of laundry.
Spin/Drain4) 10 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water
in the drum. All fabrics, except woollens
and delicate fabrics.
1) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
2) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry
could be humid. It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to let
the humidity dry. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the
drum. After a steam cycle, items may be ironed however with less effort.
3) Steam does not remove animal odours.
4) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set
the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■
14 min. ■ ■ ■ ■
Sport Light ■ ■ ■
Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Spin/Drain1) ■ ■ ■
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.
5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this washing
machine. Follow the garment care label
for drying and other laundry instructions.
M1144
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐
ture.
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At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 10
kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme du‐
ration (mi‐
nutes)
Cottons 60°C 10 1,80 82 185
Cottons Eco 60°C
1) 10 1,13 58 249
Cottons 40°C 10 1,10 82 185
Synthetics 40°C 4 0,60 55 100
Delicates 40°C 4 0,70 62 86
Wool/Handwash 30°C 2 0,50 59 60
1) This programme at 60 °C is the reference programme for energy label data, in compli‐
ance with UAE. S 5010 2:2013.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.05 0.05
The data in this chart are measured according to IEC 62301.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temperature
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
Use this option for heavy soil.
When you set this option the programme
duration increases.
The related indicator comes on.
7.3 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
The appliance starts working and the lid
is locked.
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After a few minutes the lid can be
opened.
7.4 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to a 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 Easy Iron
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.
7.6 Time Manager
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration.
Press or to decrease or increase
the programme duration.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
Indicator
Cottons Eco
1) 1)
2) ■ ■ ■
■■■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■3) ■3) ■ ■3) ■
■ ■ ■
Indicator
Cottons Eco
1) 1)
4) ■ ■ ■3) ■3) ■■3)
1) If available.
2) Shortest: to fresh the laundry.
3) Programme default duration.
4) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐
ration gradually decreases the energy con‐
sumption. The optimized heating phase
saves energy and the longer duration main‐
tains the same washing results (specially
for normal soil).
Eco Info
The Eco Info stripes (available only in
cotton and synthetics programmes) show
the efficiency of the washing programme
in terms of energy saving:
• 6 stripes: the most efficient setting to
optimize the washing programme
performance.
• 1 stripe: the less efficient setting.
The number of Eco Info stripes changes
if you modify the duration of the washing
programme (refer to Time Manager), the
washing temperature and the laundry
weight. To optimize the washing
programme performance, the stripe
number must increase:
• If you increase the programme
duration, the Eco Info stripes
increases. The increasing the
washing programme duration allows a
constant performance that reduces
the energy consumption.
• If you decrease the washing
temperature, the Eco Info stripes
increases.
• If you put more clothes, the Eco Info
stripes increases.
Some advices to have the most
efficient setting:
• Put a laundry load of 4 kg or more.
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• Set the Time Manager indicators
or .
• Set the possible lower washing
temperature.
• Do not set the Prewash option.
7.7 MyFavourite+
The first time you activate the appliance,
if you press My Favourite+ the display
shows that the memory is empty.
The appliance can memorise
automatically the most used washing
programmes after some uses.
Press My Favourite+ to set one of the 3
most used washing programmes.
Press My Favourite+ one time to set My
Favourite 1.
Press My Favourite+ two times to set My
Favourite 2.
Press My Favourite+ three times to set
My Favourite 3.
Press to start the washing
programme.
The appliance does not do
the permanent option, if it is
not activate.
The delay start is not
memorised.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
8.2 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
8.3 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press and at the same
time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
8.4 Weight sensor activating or
deactivating
To activate or deactivate the weight
sensors, press and at the same
time for some seconds.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
2. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
9.1 Language setting
The display has a default language.
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The first time you press the button to
activate the appliance, the display tells
you to change the language setting.
1. Press or to set the language
you prefer.
2. Press to confirm the language.
If no language is set after several
seconds the appliance operates with the
default language. Until you don’t set a
language, the display asks you to set a
language each time you activate
appliance.
9.2 Change the language after
the first activation
1. Press and at the same time for
some seconds to enter the language
setting
2. Press or to set the language
you prefer.
3. Press to confirm the language.
9.3 Detergent quantity setting
The text bar also gives the indication
about the detergent quantity, when the
door is closed after the laundry load. By
default, the detergent quantity indication
is given as a percentage. 100% is the
maximum detergent quantity that you
can put in the compartment of the
detergent drawer.
You can set the indication as ml to have
more precision.
The display can give the indication for 2
types of detergent (powder or liquid):
1. Press and at the same time for
some seconds.
The message “Set dosage det 1” comes
on in the text bar.
2. Press or to set the data as ml
that agrees with 100%. For the
maximum detergent quantity see the
detergent container.
3. Press to confirm.
The message “Set dosage det 2” comes
on in the text bar.
4. Press or to set the data as ml
that agrees with 100%. For the
maximum detergent quantity see the
detergent container.
5. Press to confirm.
10. DAILY USE
10.1 Using weight sensors
For a correct use of the
weight sensor, the drum
must be empty when
activating the appliance.
Set the programme
BEFORE you put the
laundry in the drum.
10.2 Activating the appliance
Press the button to activate or
deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds
when the appliance is activated.
10.3 Setting a programme
1. Press one of the programme
touchpad to set the necessary
programme:
• The indicator flashes.
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The display shows all information
about washing programme.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration, or add available
options.
When you activate an option, the
indicator of the set option comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
that the selection is not
possible.
10.4 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
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The display shows the weight of the
laundry and the maximum
programme load . The text bar
tells to add the laundry.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time. Shake the items before you
put them in the appliance.
On the display, the weight of the laundry
updates by steps of kg 0,5. The weight is
a general indication that changes with
the type of the laundry.
In the programmes with the
maximum declared load, if
you put too much laundry,
the text bar tells that the load
is completed. In the other
programmes, the MAX
indicator flashes and the text
bar tells that the maximum
load is exceeded. To have
the best consumption and
performance remove some
items.
3. Close the door firmly.
The text bar shows the quantity of
detergent to use. If you have set the “Set
dosage det 1” and “Set dosage det 2”,
the display gives the alternative between
two types of detergent.
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.
10.5 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
10.6 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 prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
10.7 Liquid or powder detergent
1.
A
2.
3.
B
4.
• Position A for powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position B for liquid detergent.
When you use the liquid detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid then the maximum level.
• Do not set the prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay start.
10.8 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press the .
• The indicator of the stops to
flash and stays on.
• The display updates accordingly
during the washing programme.
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• The programme starts, the door
locks, the display shows the
indicator .
If the indicator flashes, the
door is locking. If the display
shows an alarm message after
the indicator has flashed for a
few seconds, it indicates that the
door is not properly locked (for
more details see Troubleshooting
chapter).
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance fills
water.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the
new value.
10.9 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.
The related indicator comes on the
display.
2. Press :
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• The door locks, the display shows
the indicator .
If the indicator flashes, the
door is locking. If the display
shows an alarm message after
the indicator has flashed for a
few seconds, it indicates that the
door is not properly locked (for
more details see Troubleshooting
chapter).
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the delay start
before you press the . To
cancel the delay start:
• Press to set the
appliance to pause.
• Press until the
display shows '.
• Press again to
start the programme
immediately.
10.10 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press .
The indicator flashes.
2. Change the options.
3. Press again.
The programme continues.
10.11 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button for some
seconds to cancel the programme
and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.12 Opening the door
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and the drum still
rotates, you cannot open the
door.
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While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator .
Open the appliance door when the
programme or the delay start
operates:
1. Press to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the door lock indicator
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door and press again .
The programme or delay start continues
to operate.
10.13 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
• In the display comes on.
• The indicator of theStart/Pause goes
off.
• 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.
• Press the button AutoOff for some
seconds 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. Press .
The appliance drains the water and
spins.
2. To make the appliance drain only, set
. If necessary, decrease the
spin speed.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
4. Press the button AutoOff for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
10.14 AUTO OFF option
The AUTO OFF function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
the energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press .
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO OFF
function doesn't deactivate
the appliance to remind you
to drain the water.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that
are on the laundry care labels.
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• 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 times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available.
Use the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the level
of soil.
• If your appliance does not have the
detergent dispenser with the flap
device, add the liquid detergents with
a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
11.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal
soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry
allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover
when you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
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12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.
12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
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