Electrolux EWF 14597 W User manual

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Washing Machine
EWF 14597 W

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
First use 7
Personalisation 7
Daily use 8
Helpful hints and tips 13
Washing programmes 14
Care and cleaning 17
What to do if... 21
Technical data 23
Consumption values 23
Installation 24
Electrical connection 27
Environment concerns 27
Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies
with the industry standards and with legal
requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the ap-
pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before in-
stalling or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appli-
ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera-
tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or attempt to modify this product in any
way.
• During high temperature wash pro-
grammes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets and children
do not climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive dam-
age and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to
the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil-
low case as it is possible for such items
to slip down between the tub and the in-
ner drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Centre. Al-
ways insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
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• When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not
use it and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be re-
moved before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if
this is not adhered to. See relevant sec-
tion in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the inlet
and drain hose and the worktop is not
pressing the electrical supply cable
against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al-
low air to circulate freely under the appli-
ance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leak-
age from hoses and their connections af-
ter the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes oth-
er than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instruc-
tions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fas-
tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti-
cles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Under-
wired bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile clean-
ing fluids are used, care should be taken
to ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to re-
move the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power sup-
ply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that
the inside of the washing machine is ac-
cessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction 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.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to chil-
dren - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the groove is horizon-
tal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the pos-
sibility of closing the door, rotate the but-
ton counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows to-
tal use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating Plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for pre-
wash and soak phase or for stain remover
used during the stain action phase (if availa-
ble). The prewash and soak detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added dur-
ing the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid deter-
gent used for main wash. If using liquid de-
tergent pour it just before starting the pro-
gramme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
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Flap for powder or liquid deter-
gent (see "Flap for powder or liquid deter-
gent" in the chapter "Daily use" for more
details).
CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on
the following pages.
1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 3
1PROGRAMME selector dial
2TEMPERATURE button (Temp.)
3SPIN reduction button (Centrif.)
4PREWASH button (Prelavaggio)
5EXTRA RINSE button (Extra Risciac-
quo)
6DELAY START button (Delay)
7Display
8START/PAUSE button (Avvio/Pau-
sa)
9Door locked light
10 Time Manager buttons (Time Man-
ager)
TABLE OF SYMBOLS
= Lavaggio a freddo = Oblò bloccato
= Ciclo Notte = Sicurezza Bambini
= Antipiega = Time Manager
Programme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
Temperature button (Temp.)
This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature. At the po-
sition , the machine will perform a wash-
ing cycle with cold water.
Riduzione Centrifuga
By pressing this button you can reduce the
maximum spin speed allowed for the selec-
ted programme or to select the available op-
tion(s).
Ciclo Notte
By selecting this function the machine will
not drain the water of the last rinse and all
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spinning phases will be suppressed, so as
not to wrinkle the laundry. This washing cy-
cle is very quiet and it can be selected at
night or in times with a more economical
power rate. On some programmes the rin-
ses will be performed with more water. Be-
fore opening the door it will be necessary to
empty out the water. To empty out the wa-
ter, please read the paragraph «At the end
of the programme».
Antipiega
By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
Prelavaggio
By selecting this option the machine per-
forms a prewash cycle before the main
wash phase. The washing time will be pro-
longed. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.
Extra Risciacquo
This appliance is designed for saving ener-
gy. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using
an extra quantity of water select this option.
Some additional rinses will be performed.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in areas
where the water is very soft.
Delay
The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
Avvio/Pausa
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
Time Manager
These buttons allows you to modify the pro-
gramme duration automatically proposed
by the appliance.
Door locked pilot light
The pilot light 9illuminates when the pro-
gramme starts and indicates if the door can
be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The
machine in working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.
• light off: the door can be opened. The pro-
gramme is finished or the water has been
emptied out.
• light flashing: the door is opening
Display
7.4 7.5 7.1
7.27.3
The display shows the following information:
7.1:
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-
ample 2.05 ). The duration is calculated
automatically on the basis of the maxi-
mum recommended load for each type of
fabric. After the programme has started,
the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
•Delayed start
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The Selected delay set by pressing the rel-
evant button appears on the display for a
few seconds, then the duration of the se-
lected programme is displayed again.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-
ple E20 (see paragraph «What to do if...»).
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom
of the display for a few seconds and the
integrated red light of button 8start flash-
ing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light
9and the pilot light of button 8go out
and the door can be opened.
7.2: Washing programme phase icons
•Wash
•Rinses
•Drain
•Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the pro-
gramme phase icons corresponding to the
various phases making up the programme
are shown in the bottom part of the display.
After having pressed button 8only the icon
of the running phase stays on.
7.3: Heating phase
During the washing cycle the display shows
a temperature icon indicating that the appli-
ance has started the heating phase of the
water in the tub.
7.4: Soil degree icons
When selecting a programme on the dis-
play appears an icon indicating the degree
of soiling automatically proposed by the ma-
chine:
•Intensive
•Normal/Daily
•Light/Quick
•Super Quick
7.5: Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended during it's functioning.
FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton cy-
cle at the highest temperature with-
out any laundry in the machine, to re-
move any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
wash compartment and start the ma-
chine.
PERSONALISATION
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4and 5buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds , the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance. This function remains ena-
bled also when the washing machine is not
working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be impos-
sible to change any other programme or
option.
To enable or disable this option press simul-
taneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5
and 6until on the display, the icon ap-
pears or disappears.
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DAILY USE
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.
Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
If required, pour fabric softener into the com-
partment marked (the amount used
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
UP- The flap position if using POWDER
detergent
DOWN - The flap position if using LIQ-
UID detergent during main wash
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If the flap is not in the desired position:
• Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
The flap is down and you wish to use
powder detergent:
• Turn the flap up.
• Measure out the detergent.
• Pour the powder detergent into the main
wash compartment .
• Remove the remaining powder form
the flap.
• There is remaining powder detergent
in the main wash compartment at
the end of a washing programme.
Check if the flap is in the right position.
The flap is up and you wish to use liq-
uid detergent:
• Turn the flap down.
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• Measure out the detergent.
For the quantity of detergent, refer al-
ways to what is written on the product
packing and ensure that the detergent
can be poured in the drawer.
• Pour the liquid detergent in the compart-
ment without exceeding the limit indi-
cated in the flap.
• Close the dispenser drawer.
Warning! Do not use the flap in
"DOWN" position with:
• Gelatinous detergent or thick deter-
gent.
• Powder detergent.
• With programmes with prewash.
• Do not use liquid detergent if the
washing programme doesn't start im-
mediately.
In these cases, use the flap in "UP" po-
sition .
Select the required programme by
turning the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and automatical-
ly select the maximum spin value provided
for the programme you have chosen. You
can change these values by operating the
corresponding buttons. The green pilot
light of the button 8starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position ,
to switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Select the temperature by pressing
button 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default tempera-
ture.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temper-
ature.
Reduce the spin speed by pressing
button 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button 3repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed. The relevant light
illuminates.
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Select the available option by pressing
buttons 3, 4 and 5
Depending on the selected programme, dif-
ferent functions can be combined before
pressing the button 8. By selecting an op-
tion the relevant pilot light illuminates.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integra-
ted red pilot light of the button 8flashes 3
times and the Err message appears on the
display for few seconds.
For compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see chap-
ter «Washing Programmes».
Select the Delay Start by pressing
button 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6repeat-
edly, to select the desired delay. The rele-
vant pilot light goes on.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few sec-
onds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the but-
ton 6.
3. Press button 8:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the se-
lected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.
2. Press button 6once until the symbol 0’
is displayed
3. Press button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
Start the programme by pressing
button 8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the green pilot light of the button
8stops blinking.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8: the green pilot light
starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again . If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown. If an
incorrect option is selected, the red pilot
light of the button 8blinks for 3 times the
message Err is displayed for a few seconds.
Select the Time Manager option by
pressing buttons 10
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be in-
creased or decreased. The soil level icon
will appear on the display to indicate the
chosen degree of soil. This option is availa-
ble only with Cotton , Synthetic and Deli-
cate programmes.
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled
items
Normal For normal soiled
items
Daily For daily soiled items
Light For slightly soiled
items
Quick For very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick
1)
For items used or
worn for a short time
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
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Important! The Time Manager cannot be
selected with the Economy programmes.
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric as
shown in the following chart.
Fabric Soil Level
Cottons
95°/90°C X X X X X X
60°C/50°C X X X X X X
40°C X X X X X X
30°C X X X X X X
Cold X X X X X X
Synthetics
60°C/50°C X X X X
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
Delicates
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but-
ton 8(if you wish to change the Time Man-
ager option, you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8again. The wash-
ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
Opening the door
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you
need to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 8.
After a few minutes the pilot light 9goes
out and it is possible to open the door.
If this pilot light remains lit, this means that
the machine is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not
try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to O. After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temper-
ature!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking 0.00 appear on the display and the
pilot light of button 8goes off. Some acous-
tic signals sound.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to indicate that the wa-
ter must be emptied out before opening the
door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to O.
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
At the end of the programme, the door is re-
leased and can be opened. Turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to Oto switch the ma-
chine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleas-
ant smells.
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Stand by : once the programme has finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving sys-
tem will be enabled. The brightness of the
display is reduced. By pressing any button
the appliance will come out of the energy
saving status.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°
for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g. underwear)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed sep-
arately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are
left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety
pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
washing programme charts.
General rules:
•Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tight-
ly packed;
•Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
quilt cover 700 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas 500 g
tablecloth 250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt
200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s underpants
100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad-
visable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since
the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
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Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1)
, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1)
, then with ace-
tic acid; treat any residual marks on white
fabrics with bleach and then rinse thorough-
ly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the en-
vironment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine de-
tergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-
tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority.
A water softener must be added when
water has a medium-high degree of
hardness (from degree of hardness II).
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then al-
ways be adjusted to degree of hard-
ness I (= soft).
Level Charac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
1soft 0-7 0-15
2medium 8-14 16-25
3hard 15-21 26-37
4very hard > 21 > 37
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
COTONI
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
1)
White cottons (heavily or normally soiled items).
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
SINTETICI
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: (normally soiled items) under-
wear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
DELICATI
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
1)
Delicate fabrics: (normally soiled items) acrylics, viscose,
polyester.
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
STIRO FACILE
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is eas-
ier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
JEANS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials (the Extra Rinse option will be activa-
ted automatically).
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
PREWASH
2)
CENTRIFUGA
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments after pro-
grammes/options that end with water left in the tub. You
can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button
to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
SPIN
SCARICO
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes/
options that end with water left in the tub.
RISCIACQUI
Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin
speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant button.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
EXTRA RINSE
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
LINGERIE
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items such a
lingerie, bras and underwear. The maximum spin speed is
automatically reduced.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
SETA
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
A MANO
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand wash-
ing» care symbol.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
LANA
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as well
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics. Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
SPORT
40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm
Max. load 2.5 kg
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The machine will add automatically a prewash
phase without detergent before the main wash to eliminate
mud stains.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
EXTRA RINSE
ECO
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency so saving energy.
SPIN
ANTIPIEGA
CICLO NOTTE
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .
1) If you select the «Super Quick» option by pressing button 10 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load
as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning
or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufac-
turer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
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Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due
to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or
tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise dur-
ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
• a problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more de-
tails).
Warning! Before opening the pump
door, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
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4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover by turning it anti-
clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli-
ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up any water spillages
when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter seat and from the pump impel-
ler.
8. Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn’t rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
9. Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
10. Replace the filter into the pump by in-
serting it correctly into the special
guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by
turning it clockwise.
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11. Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depend-
ing on the programme selected there can
be hot water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is secure-
ly re-tightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water in-
let hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine
and make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose in-
to the bowl. Remove its cap. The water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.
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