Electrolux EWF9043BDWA User manual

EWF9043BDWA
User ManualWashing Machine
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CONTENTS
1.1 Conditions Of Use
1.2 Child Safety
1.3 General Safety
1.4 Installation
1.5 Use
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
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2.1 Parts
2.2 Accessories
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Control Panel Description
3.2 Program Chart
3.3 Program Options Compatibility
3.4 Options
3.5 Settings
3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad
3.
CONTROL PANEL
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5.1 Loading The Laundry
5.2 Using Detergent And Additives
5.3 Options Setting
5.4 Starting A Cycle
5.5 Interruption Of A Program
5.6 Changing A Program
5.7 Changing The Options
5.8 Opening The Door
5.9 At The End Of The Program
5.10 When The Washing Program Is Completed, But There Is Water In The Drum
5.11 AUTO Off Mode
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DAILY USE
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6.1 Sorting The Laundry
6.2 Temperatures
6.3 Before Loading The Laundry
6.4 Maximum Loads
6.5 Removing Stains
6.6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent
6.
WASHING HINTS
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8.1 External Cleaning
8.2 Descaling
8.3 After Each Wash
8.4 Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program
8.5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess
8.7 Cleaning The Pump
8.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
8.9 Frost Precautions
8.
CARE AND CLEANING
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9.1 Possible Failures
9.2 Emergency Door Opening
9.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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4.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
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TECHNICAL DATA
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11.1 Unpacking
11.2 Positioning
11.3 Water Inlet
11.4 Water Drainage
11.5 Electrical Connection
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INSTALLATION
12.1 Packaging Materials
12.2 Old Machine
12.3 Ecological Hints
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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
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WARRANTY

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SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct
use, before installing and first using the appliance, read
this user manual carefully, including its hints and
warnings.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments;
1.1 Conditions Of Use
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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bed and breakfast type environtments;
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areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environtment;
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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
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This washing machine is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young 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 children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
1.2 Child Safety
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Always unplug the appliance and turn
off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
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May cause electric shock! if the
machine is not connected to an
earthed/ground system. DO NOT
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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 acces-
sible.
This appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used for
purposes other than those for which
it was designed.
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.
1.5 Use
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION2.
Detergent/Softener
Dispenser
(see page 18)
Cabinet
Front Panel
Door
Drain Pump Filter
(see page 26)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Front)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Back)
Water Inlet Hose
(see page 37)
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Mains Cable
Water Drain Hose
(see page 38)
2.1 Parts
Worktop
Control Panel
(see page 10)
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Drum Lifter (X3)
Drain Pump
Filter Door
2.2 Accessories
To connect the drain hose
on the edge of a sink.
To close the holes on
the rear side of the
cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Caps
Plastic Hose Guide
Softener
Prewash
Main Wash
Stainless Steel
Washing Drum
Drain Pump
Filter
Detergent/Softener Dispenser
(For more informations, see page 18)
Door (when open)
(for more informations, see page 18)
Transit Bolt (when remove)
Transit bolts must be removed
before using the appliance.
Drain Pump Filter (when open)
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CONTROL PANEL3.
Program Selector Knob
Display
Temperature Selection Touchpad
Spin Selection Touchpad
Sensor Wash Touchpad
Delay End Touchpad
Start/Pause and
Add Clothes Touchpad
Stain Touchpad
Vapour Touchpad
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On/Off Button
Save Favourite Program Option
Child Lock Option
Prewash Touchpad
Time Manager Touchpad
3.1 Control Panel Description
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Child Lock Icon
Delay End Icon
Door Lock Icon
Program Time
Time Manager Level
Maximum Load
Capacity Of Selected
Program
Add Clothes Icon
Anticrease Phase Icon
Extra Silent Icon
Rinse Hold Icon
Spin Speed
Program Phase
Indication Icon:
Ultramix phase
Wash phase
Rinse phase
Spin phase
Vapour phase
Temperature

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3.2 Program Chart
Program;
Temperature
range
Cold to 90°C
1400
rpm
9 kg
1200
rpm
4 kg
800
rpm
3 kg
1400
rpm
9 kg
1400
rpm
9 kg
1400
rpm
9 kg
800
rpm
2.5 kg
800
rpm
1.5 kg
1200
rpm
4 kg
1400
rpm
5.5 kg
– 1.5 kg
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Type of load and soil levelMax.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
30°C
Vapour
Refresh
Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle
the laundry.
Cold to 60°C
Cold to 60°C
30°C to 60°C
Bedding; 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)
Rinse + Spin To rinse and spin the laundry.
Spin To spin the laundry and drain the water in
the drum.
Energy
Saver;
40°C1) and
60°C
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.
Coloured cotton e.g. shirts, blouses, towels and
undergarments with normal level of soil.
A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found
in delicate clothes.
Cottons;
Mixed;
Daily 60;
Quick 15;
Baby cotton clothes and delicate knitting items with
normal soil.
30°C
Sports;
Tub Clean For cleaning the tub.
Do not add detergent.
White and coloured cotton. (Adjust wash time
according to soil level. See Time Manager table on
page 14)
Synthetic or mixed fabric items. (Adjust wash time
according to soil level. See Time Manager table on
page 14)
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1) Energy Saver program with 40degC and 1400rpm is recommended for a full load of
normally soiled cottons, and is the Water and Energy rating label program.
Program;
Temperature
range
1200
rpm
2 kg
1200
rpm
4 kg
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Type of load and soil levelMax.
Spin
Speed
Max. Load
(Dry
Clothes)
Cold to 40°C
Cold to 40°C
Specially tested program for woollen garments
bearing the “Pure new woollen, non-shrink,
machine washable” label.
Delicates;
Wool ;
Favourite Recall you favourite program.
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester
items. (Adjust wash time according to soil level.
See Time Manager table on page 14)
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.
M1361
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

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3.3 Program Options Compatibility
Program Option
Cottons
Mixed
Bedding
Energy Saver
Vapour Refresh
Baby Care
Tub Clean
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Sports
Quick 15
Daily 60
Wool
Delicates
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1 ) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle, you must press
(Start/Pause).
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
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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 option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses.
No Spin ( )
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.
Rinse Hold ( )
3.4 Options
Time
Manager
Prewash StainDelay
End
VapourSensor
Wash
No
Spin
Rinse
Hold
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By selecting this option, the machine
will not drain the water of the last rinse
to avoid wrinkling the laundry. All
spinning phases are suppressed.
This washing cycle is very quiet, and
can be selected at night or other
appropriate times.
Extra Silent ( )
The door stays locked with the
water in the drum. To continue
the cycle, you must press
(Start/Pause).
Delay End ( ) Touchpad ( ) Touchpad
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.
Before you start the program, this option
makes it possible to define 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.
Time Manager function is not
available when
is on.
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.
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.
For example, if the program duration of
your selected program is 3.20 hours and
you define the “Delay End” time to 6
hours. This means your wash program
will finish in 6 hours. (See diagram)
3.20 hrs.2.40 hrs.
Working Cycle
“Delay End” Time : 6 hrs.
Pressed
Start/Pause
End of
Cycle
Start the
Program
Countdown
This option must be selected after
choosing the wash program, and
before pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad.
If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End
option after starting the program, follow
the steps below:
Press touchpad to toggle
wash and rinse sensor of the machine.
The machine will automatically detect
soil level and give the number of rinse to
your wash for a better wash and rinse
performance.
So, you will get the perfect care for you
favourite clothes, with less colour fading
and minimal textural damage.
set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad;
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press the “Start/Pause” to start the
program.
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Soil Level
LightLightly Medium Normal Heavy
deselect this option by pressing
“Delay End” touchpad repeatedly till
the display shows delay time “ ”;
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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.
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.
(Refer page 18)
Select this option to add approximately
30 minutes of tumbling in vapour during
the wash cycle. Vapour helps open fabric
fibers up to allow laundry additives to
release tough stains. The indicator of this
option will be on.
Vapour ( ) Touchpad
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.
At the end of the Vapour cycle, the
clothes will be warmer, softer and
detached from the drum.
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.
Vapour may not be present during the
entire vapour wash cycle.
Vapour function is more effective with
half load.
NOTE
When you set this function, put the
detergent into the “ ” compartment.
This function increases the program
duration.
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This function increases the program
duration.
Save Favourite ( ) Program
3.5 Settings
Program settings that are frequently used
can be saved (e.g. Cotton, 60°C, 1200
rpm, with Prewash and Vapour).
To recall the favourite wash program,
turn selector knob to “Favourite ”
program. You will get acknowledgement
on the display when the Favourite
program is loaded.
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 “ ” is flashing on the
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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 activate the function, press and
hold “Prewash” touchpad about
2 seconds until the display shows the
icon “ ”.
To set “Child Lock” option:
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 finished approximately 1 hour
later, it will not disturb you through the
night.
Error warning beeps such as critical
faults are not disabled.
Enabling/Disabling End-Of-Wash
Buzzer
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.
The touchpads are locked
(except for the On/Off button).
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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 configuration 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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If you press any touchpad while
Child Lock is activated, the icon
“ ” will flash on display 3 times
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3.6 Start/Pause ( ) and
Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad
This touchpad has 2 functions:
Start/Pause ( )1.
To interrupt a program which is
running, press this touchpad to pause
the machine, the Start/Pause pilot light
flashes.
After you have selected the desired
program and options, press this
touchpad to start the machine. The
Start/Pause pilot light will stop flashing
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.
BEFORE FIRST USE4.
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
Put 2 litres of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.
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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.
To restart the program from the point
at which it was interrupted, press this
touchpad again, the Start/Pause pilot
light will stop flashing.
Add Clothes ( )2.
To add clothes:
Pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad to pause the program.
You can only add clothes when
the icon “ ” shown on the
display.
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2.
Resume the program by pressing
“Start/Pause” touchpad again.
4.
Add clothing and close the door.
3.
During installation or before first 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.
NOTE
Wait for the machine to come to a
complete stop before opening the
door (wait for door lock “ ” icon
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DAILY USE5.
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.
Check and remove objects (if there
are any) that could be trapped in the
fold.
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5.1 Loading The Laundry
Connect the main plug to the main
socket.
Turn the water tap on.
3.
Place the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible. (Refer to page 22
“WASHING HINTS”)
5.
Close the door.
6.
4.
Make sure that no laundry
remains between the seal and
the door.
IMPORTANT: Please read
“Detergents Type and Quantity of
Detergent”on page 23 before use.
5.2 Using Detergent And
Additives
The selector knob can be turned either
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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Detergent Dispenser Drawer
1.
The detergent dispenser is divided
into three compartments.
Compartment “SOFTENER”
Compartment “PREWASH”
This compartment is used for fabric
conditioner and starching agent.
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 flap
Position down:
for liquid
detergent.
Position up:
for powder
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Do not use gelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
Do not put more liquid than the
maximum level.
Do not set the “Delay End”.
Do not set the “Prewash” phase.
NOTE: When you use the
liquid detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until
it stops.
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Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener;
2.
Close the drawer gently.
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Residues of detergent, softener
and water may remain in the
dispenser. It is recommended to
clean the dispenser regularly to
remove any residue.
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.
If you want your laundry to be spun or
use temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine,
pess “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.
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 flash on display
along with buzzer sound.
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 define the end of the
washing program, press the “Delay
End” touchpad repeatedly to choose
your washing machine working time.
5.3 Options Setting
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2.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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 .
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The appliance will automatically adjust
the selected program duration
according to the type and size of the
load.
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The display will show adjusted
program duration.
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To start a program, press the Start/Pause
touchpad. The corresponding pilot light
will stop flashing and a default program
duration will be displayed on the screen.
5.4 Starting A Cycle ( )
After approx. 15 minutes from the start of
a program:
If you press any touchpad while a
program is operating, the symbol “ ”
will flash on display along with buzzer
sound. (except Start/Pause touchpad
and On/Off button)
To pause, press Start/ Pause.
The indicator will start flashing.
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Press the Start/Pause again.
The program will continue.
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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.
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5.5 Interruption Of A Program
5.6 Changing A Program
It may be possible to change some of the
options after a wash program has started.
Press the “On/Off” button again to
start the appliance.
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5.7 Changing The Options
Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The
indicator will start flashing.
1.
If available change the options that
you wish.
2.
Press Start/Pause again. The program
will continue.
3.
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.
5.8 Opening The Door
NOTE
NOTE
Now you can set a new wash program
and change any available options. Press
Start/Pause to start the new program.
The appliance will not drain the water
(except programs; Vapour Refresh, Spin,
Rinse + Spin, Tub Clean).
The appliance stops automatically.
The acoustic signal will operate.
The display will show “ ”.
The indicator of the touchpad
Start/Pause goes off.
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The door lock indicator “ ” goes off.
Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
Keep the door partly open, to prevent
the mildew and odours.
Turn off the water tap.
5.9 At The End Of The Program