Electrolux EWF1142BDWA User manual

EWF1142BDWA
EN Washing Machine
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User Manual
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and
safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal
injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Electrolux
manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and
operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Electrolux
manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to
this manual.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.When contacting Service, ensure that
you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips
Environmental information.
Subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Conditions Of Use ......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Child Safety ................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 General Safety............................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Use ................................................................................................................................ 7
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Parts .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Accessories ................................................................................................................... 9
3. CONTROL PANEL
3.1 Control Panel Description............................................................................................ 10
3.2 Program Chart............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Program Options Compatibility.................................................................................... 13
3.4 Options ........................................................................................................................ 13

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3.5 Settings........................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad ................................................... 17
4. BEFORE FIRST USE ........................................................................................................ 17
5. DAILY USE
5.1 Loading The Laundry................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Using Detergent And Additives.................................................................................... 18
5.3 Options Setting............................................................................................................ 19
5.4 Starting A Cycle ( ).................................................................................................. 20
5.5 Interruption Of A Program ........................................................................................... 20
5.6 Changing A Program................................................................................................... 20
5.7 Changing The Options................................................................................................. 20
5.8 Opening The Door....................................................................................................... 20
5.9 At The End Of The Program........................................................................................ 21
5.10 When The Washing Program Is Completed, But There Is Water In The Drum......... 21
5.11 AUTO Off Mode......................................................................................................... 21
6. WASHING HINTS
6.1 Sorting The Laundry.................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Temperatures .............................................................................................................. 22
6.3 Before Loading The Laundry....................................................................................... 22
6.4 Maximum Loads .......................................................................................................... 22
6.5 Removing Stains ......................................................................................................... 22
6.6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent............................................................... 23
7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS .................................................................... 24
8. CARE AND CLEANING
8.1 External Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 25
8.2 Descaling..................................................................................................................... 25
8.3 After Each Wash.......................................................................................................... 25
8.4 Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program........................................................... 25
8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer ................................................................................. 25
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess...................................................................................... 26
8.7 Cleaning The Pump..................................................................................................... 26
8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter.................................................................................... 28
8.9 Frost Precautions ........................................................................................................ 29
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 Possible Failures ......................................................................................................... 30
9.2 Emergency Door Opening........................................................................................... 33
10. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................................ 34
11. INSTALLATION
11.1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................. 34
11.2 Positioning................................................................................................................. 36
11.3 Water Inlet ................................................................................................................. 37
11.4 Water Drainage ......................................................................................................... 37
11.5 Electrical Connection................................................................................................. 39
12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
12.1 Packaging Materials .................................................................................................. 39
12.2 Old Machine .............................................................................................................. 39
12.3 Ecological Hints......................................................................................................... 39

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Conditions Of Use
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
● staffkitchenareasinshops,ofcesandotherworking
environtment;
●farm houses;
●by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments;
●bed and breakfast type environtments;
● areasforcommunaluseinblocksofatsorin
launderettes.
WARNING! The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by utility.
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct
use,beforeinstallingandrstusingtheappliance,
read this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people using the appliance
are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety
features.
Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.

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1.2 Child Safety
●This washing machine is not intended for use by
youngchildrenorinrmpersonswithoutsupervision.
●Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
● Thepackagingcomponents(e.g.plasticlm,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - 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.
●This machine is provided with child safety lock option
( ) to prevent children playing with the control panel.
(see page 16)

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1.3 General Safety
● Itisdangeroustoalterthespecifica-
tions or attempt to modify this product
in any way.
● Duringhightemperaturewash
program the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
● Makesurethatsmallpetsdonot
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check inside the drum before
using the appliance.
● Anyobjectssuchascoins,safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
● Washsmallitemssuchassocks,
laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.
● Onlyusemanufacturer’s
recommended quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric or appliance can occur
if you exceed the recommended
amount.
● 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, clean
and maintenance.
● 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.
● Undernocircumstancesshould
you attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
1.4 Installation
● Thisapplianceisheavy.Careshould
be taken when moving it.
● 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
removed before use. Serious damage
can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See
relevant section 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.
● Iftheapplianceisinstalledona
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
● Alwaysbesure,thatthereisno
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
● Anyplumbingworkrequiredtoinstall
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
● Anyelectricalworkrequiredtoinstall
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
May cause electric shock! if the
machine is not connected to an
earthed/ground system. DO NOT
touch the wet clothes and metal
parts.
For safety reasons do not use
double adaptors, extension cords
and multi-plug adapters.

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1.5 Use
● Onlywashfabricswhichare
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
● Donotoverloadtheappliance.See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
● Beforewashing,ensurethatall
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains
such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing.
● Garmentswhichhavebeenin
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning 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 remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
● Neverusethewashingmachineif
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the
inside of the washing machine is
accessible.

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Parts
Worktop
Detergent/Softener
Dispenser
(see page 18)
Control Panel
(see page 10)
Drain Pump Filter
(see page 26)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Front)
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Water Drain Hose
(see page 38)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Back)
Mains Cable
Door
Cabinet
Front Panel
Transit Bolts
Water Inlet Hose
(see page 37)
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support

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Detergent/Softener Dispenser
(For more informations, see page 18, 25)
Door (when open)
(for more informations, see page 18)
Drain Pump Filter (when open)
Level Adjustment Feet
Transit Bolt (when remove)
Transit bolts must be removed
before using the appliance.
2.2 Accessories
Plastic Caps
To close the holes
on the rear side of
the cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Hose Guide
To connect the drain hose on
the edge of a sink.
Softener
Main Wash
Prewash
Drum Lifter
Stainless
Steel
Washing
Drum
Drain Pump
Filter Door
Drain Pump
Filter

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3. CONTROL PANEL
3.1 Control Panel Description
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Delicates
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Daily 60’
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Quick 15’
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Wool
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Sports
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Spin
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Rinse + Spin
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Favourite
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Mixed
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Cottons
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Bedding
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Vapour Refresh
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Tub Clean
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Energy Saver
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Baby Care
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Temp
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add Clothes
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SensorWash™
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Vapour
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Time Manager
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Delay End
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Prewash
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Stain
Easy Iron
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Save
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Lock
1Program Selector Knob 9Stain Touchpad
2Spin Selection Touchpad 10 Prewash Touchpad
3Temperature Selection Touchpad 11 Vapour Touchpad
4Display 12 Sensor Wash Touchpad
5Delay End Touchpad 13 On/Off Button
6Time Manager Touchpad 14 Save Favourite Program Option
7Start/Pause and Add Clothes Touchpad 15 Child Lock Option
8Easy Iron Touchpad
Display
L
K
J
IHG
ABC
F
D
E
A) Child Lock Icon
B) Delay End Icon
C) Door Lock Icon
D) Program Time
E) Time Manager Level
F) Maximum Load Capacity Of
Selected Program
G) Add Clothes Icon
H) Anticrease Phase Icon
I) Rinse Hold Icon
J) Spin Speed
K) Program Phase Indication Icon:
Ultramix phase
Wash phase
Rinse phase
Spin phase
Vapour phase
L) Temperature
(Symbol “ ” represents Cold
water)

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3.2 Program Chart
Program;
Temperature
range
Max.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
Type of load and soil level
Cottons;
Cold to 90°C
1400
rpm
11 kg White and coloured cotton. (Adjust wash time
according to soil level. See Time Manager table on
page 14)
Mixed;
Cold to 60°C
1200
rpm
4 kg Synthetic or mixed fabric items. (Adjust wash time
according to soil level. See Time Manager table on
page 14)
Bedding;
Cold to 60°C
800
rpm
3 kg Special program for one synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on. (Adjust wash time according to
soil level. See Time Manager table on page 14)
Energy
Saver;
40°C and
60°C1)
1400
rpm
11 kg White and colourfast cotton. Set this program to have
a good washing results and decrease the energy
consumption. The time of the washing program is
extended.
Baby Care;
Cold to 40°C
1200
rpm
4 kg Baby cotton clothes and delicate knitting items with
normal soil.
Vapour
Refresh
– 1.5 kg This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the
laundry.
Do not add detergent.
Tub Clean;
60°C
– – For cleaning the tub.
Spin 1400
rpm
11 kg To spin the laundry and drain the water in the drum.
Rinse + Spin 1400
rpm
11 kg To rinse and spin the laundry.
Sports;
Cold to 40°C
1200
rpm
4 kg A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found in
delicate clothes.
Quick 15;
30°C
800
rpm
1.5 kg Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
Daily 60;
30°C to 60°C
1400
rpm
5.5 kg Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels and
undergarments with normal level of soil.
Wool ;
Cold to 40°C
1200
rpm
2 kg Specially tested program for woollen garments
bearing the “Pure new woollen, non-shrink, machine
washable” label.

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Program;
Temperature
range
Max.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
Type of load and soil level
Delicates;
Cold to 40°C
1200
rpm
4 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester
items. (Adjust wash time according to soil level.
See Time Manager table on page 14)
Favourite – – Recall you favourite program.
1) Energy Saver Program with 60degC option selected is recommended for a full load of
normally soiled cotton and is the Energy and Water rating label program.
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.
MXXXX
TheWoolmarksymbolisaCerticationmarkinmanycountries.

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3.3 Program Options Compatibility
Program Option
1)
No
Spin
Rinse
Hold
Time
Manager
Delay
End
Sensor
Wash
Vapour Prewash Stain2) Easy
Iron
Cottons О О О О О О О О О
Mixed О О О О О О О О О
Bedding ОХО О О О ХОХ
Energy Saver О О ХОХО О О Х
Baby Care О О ХО О О О О Х
Vapour Refresh Х Х Х О О О Х Х Х
Tub Clean − − − − − − − − −
Spin ОХ Х ОХ Х Х Х Х
Rinse + Spin О О ХОХ Х Х Х Х
Sports О О ХО О ХОХ Х
Quick 15 О О ХОХ Х Х Х Х
Daily 60 О О ХОХ Х Х Х Х
Wool О О ХОХ Х Х Х Х
Delicates О О ХО О О О Х Х
Favourite − − − − − − − − −
1) “Vapour” option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
2) “Stain” option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
3.4 Options
Temperature Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase
or decrease the wash temperature if
you want your laundry to be washed
at a temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
Spin Selection Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase
or decrease the spin speed or select Rinse
Hold, if you want your laundry to be spun at
a speed different from the one proposed by
the washing machine.
● NoSpin( )
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses.
● RinseHold( )
By selecting this option the water of
the last rinse is not emptied out and
the drum turns regularly to prevent
the laundry creases.
The door is still locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out.
The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle, you must press
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Time Manager
This option allows you to adjust the wash
time. Press this touchpad repeatedly
to decrease or increase the wash time
according to the soil level of your wash.
Use the table below as a guide.
Soil Level
Light >> Medium >> Heavy
Time Manager function is not
available when SensorWashTM is
on.
Delay End ( ) Touchpad
Before you start the program, this option
makesitpossibletodenetheendof
the washing program from minimum of 1
hour to maximum of 20 hours.
If program duration is longer than
3 hours, minimum Delay End
option starts from 4 hours.
Press the Delay End touchpad to choose
the end time as you wish. The display
shows the number of hours and the
indicator beside the touchpad is on.
This option must be selected after
choosing the wash program, and
before pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad.
For example, if the program duration
of your selected program is 3.20 hours
andyoudenethe“DelayEnd”timeto
6 hours. This means your wash program
willnishin6hours.(Seediagram)
After selecting Delay End time, press
Start/Pause touchpad to start the
program. Machine will then countdown
and update time on the display every
hours until it reaches the starting point of
the wash cycle.
If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End
option after starting the program, follow
the steps below:
– set the washing machine to PAUSE
by pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad;
– deselect this option by pressing
“Delay End” touchpad repeatedly till
the display shows delay time “ ”;
– press the “Start/Pause” to start the
program.
SensorWashTM ( ) Touchpad
Select “SensorWashTM” option to turn
ON the sensors for the dirt and detergent
residue.
The “SensorWash” is switched ON
by default. If you want to turn OFF
the sensor press this touchpad
once. (Please see the table
“Program Options Compatibility”
for which programs can be used
with this option.)
When using this option, the washing
machine will automatically check the
dirt level and detergent residue in your
laundry. It will automatically adjust the
washing time and numbers of rinses
according to the load to make sure that
your clothes are really clean.
The SensorWash technology consist of 2
different sensors for detection:
1) The 1st Turbidity sensor detects the
dirt level at the start of cycle and
automati- cally calculates the actual
time needed to remove the level of dirt
in the wash; from low dirt levels all the
way to the maximum dirt level.
The initial time displayed on the
control panel indicates the time
needed for the maximum dirt
level.
End of
Cycle
Start the
Program
Pressed
Start/Pause
Countdown
2.40 hrs.
Working Cycle
3.20 hrs.
“Delay End” Time : 6 hrs.

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2) The 2nd Conductivity sensor will check
the amount of detergent residue
aftertherstrinseandthemachine
will calculate the optimum number
of rinses (Maximum of 2 additional
rinses) needed to make sure that
the detergent residue is properly
removed.
Please see details of detergent
usage at “Detergents Type and
Quantity of Detergent”
Vapour (
1)
) Touchpad
Select this option to add approximately
30 minutes of tumbling in vapour during
the wash cycle. Vapour helps open fabric
bersuptoallowlaundryadditivesto
release tough stains. The indicator of this
option will be on.
● Vapourmaynotnecessarilybevisible
inside the drum during a vapour wash
cycle. Vapour is created below the
drum and allowed to naturally rise into
the clothes.
● Vapourmaynotbepresentduringthe
entire vapour wash cycle.
● Vapourfunctionismoreeffectivewith
half load.
● AttheendoftheVapourcycle,the
clothes will be warmer, softer and
detached from the drum.
NOTE
If Vapour option is selected, rinse
temperatures will be elevated.
During a vapour cycle, you may notice
vapour exiting from the drain hose of
the washing machine, this is normal and
there is no cause for alarm.
Prewash ( ) Touchpad
Select this option if you wish your laundry
to be pre-washed before the main wash.
Use this option for heavy soil. The
indicator of this option will be on.
When you set this function, put the
detergent into the “ ” compartment.
This function increases the program
duration.
Stain Touchpad
Press this touchpad to add the stain
phase to a program. The indicator of this
option comes on.
Use this function for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this function, put the stain
remover into “ ” compartment.
This function increases the program
duration.
Stain option can be combined with
temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
Easy Iron Touchpad
When selecting this option, the laundry
is gently washed and spun to avoid
creasing. In this way, ironing is easier.
The indicator of this option will be on.

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3.5 Settings
Save Favourite ( ) Program
Program settings that are frequently used
can be saved (e.g. Cotton, 60°C, 1200
rpm, with Prewash and Vapour).
To program/re-program Favourite with
your own selections and save them,
proceed as follows:
1. Put machine in Stand-By mode.
2. Select your desired wash settings.
3. To save favourite program, press and
hold “Vapour ” touchpad about 2
seconds and you will hear “Bip, Bip”
soundand“Favourite”LEDisashing.
To recall the favourite wash program,
turn selector knob to “Favourite ”
program. You will get acknowledgement
on the screen when the Favourite
program is loaded.
Child Safety Lock ( ) Option
Your appliance is provided with CHILD
SAFETY LOCK which permits you to
leave the appliance unsupervised with
the door closed without having to worry
that children might be injured by or cause
damage to the appliance.
Set this option after pressing the
Start/Pause touchpad.
To set “Child Lock” option:
● Toactivatethefunction,pressand
hold “Prewash” touchpad about 2
seconds until the display shows the
icon “ ”.
If you press any touchpad
while Child Lock is activated,
the icon “ ”willashondisplay
3 times along with buzzer
sound.
The touchpads are locked
(except for the On/Off button).
● Todeactivatethefunction,pressand
hold “Prewash” touchpad about 2
seconds until the icon “ ” goes off.
This function remains enabled
even after the appliance is
switched off.
Enabling/Disabling End-Of-
Wash Buzzer
This setting permits you to either enable
or disable the buzzer at the end of the
program. As an example, you might wish
to disable this buzzer when you start a
wash when going to bed, so that when
thewashnishedapproximately1hour
later, it will not disturb you through the
night.
Error warning beeps such as
critical faults are not disabled.
● Todisablethebuzzersound,press
“SensorWash ( ) and Vapour ( )”
touchpads at the same time about 3
seconds, the icon “ ” will show on
display along with buzzer sound.
● Toreturntodefaultconguration
press these 2 touchpads at the same
time about 3 seconds, the icon “ ”
will show on display along with buzzer
sound.

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3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add
Clothes ( ) Touchpad
This touchpad has 2 functions:
1. Start/Pause ( )
After you have selected the desired
program and options, press this
touchpad to start the machine.
The Start/Pause pilot light will stop
ashingandremainlituntilthewater
level is above the bottom edge of the
door then pilot light goes OFF. If you
have selected a “Delay End” option,
the countdown will begin and will be
shown on the display.
To interrupt a program which is
running, press this touchpad to pause
the machine, the Start/Pause pilot
lightashes.
To restart the program from the point
at which it was interrupted, press this
touchpad again, the Start/Pause pilot
lightwillstopashing.
2. Add Clothes ( )
You can only add clothes
when the icon “ ” shown
on the display.
To add clothes:
1. Pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad to pause the
program.
2. Wait for the machine to come
to a complete stop before
opening the door (wait for door
lock “ ” icon to turn off).
3. Add clothing and close the
door.
4. Resume the program by
pressing “Start/Pause”
touchpad again.
4. BEFORE FIRST USE
NOTE
Duringinstallationorbeforerstuse
you may observe some water in the
machine. This is a residual water left
in the machine after a full functional
test in the factory to ensure the
machine is delivered to customers in
perfect working order and is no cause
for concern.
1. Ensure that the electrical and
water connections comply with the
installation instructions.
2. Put 2 litres of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.
3. Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C,
without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub then start the
machine.

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5. DAILY USE
5.1 Loading The Laundry
1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Connect the main plug to the main
socket.
3. Press the On/Off button to turn on the
washing machine. Turn the knob to
set a program. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and
automatically select the spin value
provided for the program you have
chosen.
The selector knob can be turned either
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
4. Check and remove objects (if there
are any) that could be trapped in the
fold.
5. Place the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible. (Refer to page 22
“WASHING HINTS”)
6. Close the door.
Make sure that no laundry
remains between the seal and
the door.
5.2 Using Detergent And
Additives
IMPORTANT: Please read
“Detergents Type and Quantity of
Detergent”on page 23 before use.
1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
● Compartment “PREWASH”
This compartment is only used for
detergent when a “Prewash” option
is selected.
● Compartment “MAIN WASH”
This compartment is used for
detergent on all programs.
Detergentap
● Compartment “SOFTENER”
This compartment is used for fabric
conditioner and starching agent.
Position down:
for liquid
detergent.
Position up:
for powder
detergent.

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NOTE: When you use the
liquid detergent
- Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid
detergents.
- Do not put more liquid than the
maximum level.
- Do not set the “Prewash” phase.
- Do not set the “Delay End”.
2. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener;
- Pull out the dispenser drawer until
it stops.
- Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment .
- If you wish to carry out the
“Prewash” phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .
- If required, pour fabric softener into
the compartment marked .
NOTE
The softener amount used must
not exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer.
If you use thick softeners it is
recommended to dilute with water.
− Closethedrawergently.
NOTE
Residues of detergent, softener
and water may remain in the
dispenser. It is recommended to
clean the dispenser regularly to
remove any residue.
5.3 Options Setting
1. If you want your laundry to be spun
or use temperature different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine, press “Spin” and “Temp”
touchpads repeatedly to change the
spin speed and temperature.
Press the option touchpads, if you
want your laundry to be washed with
special functions.
NOTE
− Differentfunctionscanbe
combined which is dependent on
the program selected.
− Ifanoptionisnotcompatiblewith
the wash program selected, the
symbol “ ”willashondisplay
along with buzzer sound.
2. If you want to adjust washing time,
press the “Time Manager” touchpad
repeatedly to increase or decrease
washing time. (See Time Manager
guide on page 14)
Ifyouwanttodenetheendofthe
washing program, press the “Delay
End” touchpad repeatedly to choose
your washing machine working time.

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5.4 Starting A Cycle ( )
To start a program, press the Start/Pause
touchpad. The corresponding pilot light
willstopashingandadefaultprogram
duration will be displayed on the screen.
After approx. 15 minutes from the start of
a program:
− Theappliancewillautomatically
adjust the selected program duration
according to the type and size of the
load.
− Thedisplaywillshowadjusted
program duration.
NOTE
If you press any touchpad while a
program is operating, the symbol “” will
ashondisplayalongwithbuzzersound.
(except Start/Pause touchpad and On/
Off button)
5.5 Interruption Of A Program
− Topause,pressStart/Pause.The
indicatorwillstartashing.
− PresstheStart/Pauseagain.The
program will continue.
5.6 Changing A Program
Changing a running program is possible
only by switching off the appliance.
− Pressthe“On/Off”buttontocancelthe
program and to turn off the appliance.
− Pressthe“On/Off”buttonagainto
start the appliance.
Now you can set a new wash program
and change any available options. Press
Start/Pause to start the new program.
NOTE
The appliance will not drain the water
(except programs; Vapour Refresh, Spin,
Rinse + Spin, Tub Clean).
5.7 Changing The Options
It may be possible to change some of the
options after a wash program has started.
1. Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The
indicatorwillstartashing.
2. If available change the options that
you wish.
3. Press Start/Pause again. The program
will continue.
5.8 Opening The Door
While a program or the Delay End is
operating, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator “
”. First, set the machine to PAUSE
by pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad.
Wait until the door lock indicator goes off,
then the door can be opened.
If the door lock indicator “ ” does not
disappear, this means that the machine
is already heating and the water level
is above the bottom edge of the door or
the drum is turning. In this case the door
CAN NOT be opened. If you need to
open it, you must drain the water to open
the door.
In case of emergency please
refer to “Emergency door
opening” on page 33.