Electrolux WA1459F User manual

WA1459F EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL 2
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................... 5
4. CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................................6
5. PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................................8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES..................................................................................12
7. SETTINGS......................................................................................................... 13
8. OPTIONS...........................................................................................................14
9. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................15
10. DAILY USE...................................................................................................... 15
11. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 18
12. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................19
13. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................23
14. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING...................................................................... 26
15. TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................26
16. GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................27
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes
injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
•Keep all detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 9 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8
MPa).
•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must
not be obstructed by a carpet.
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•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door can not be fully
opened.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the mains cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by
our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance
has a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary
to change the fuse in the mains plug,
use a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
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2.3 Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
• Before you connect the appliance to
new pipes or pipes not used for a long
time, let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for the appliance level
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3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets to be
closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the groove
is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
3.3 Available from your
authorized dealer
Only appropriate accessories
approved by ELECTROLUX
ensure the safety standards
of the appliance. If
unapproved parts are used,
any claims will be invalidated.
Fixing plate kit (4055171146)
Available from your authorized dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1On/Off button (Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt)
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start Pause button (Start/Pause -
Départ/Pause)
5Delay start button (Zeitvorwahl -
Départ Différé)
6Time save button (Zeit Sparen - Court)
7Extra rinse button (Spülen + - Rinçage
+)
8Stain button (Flecken - Taches)
9Spin reduction button (Schleudern -
Essorage)
10 Temperature button (Temp.)
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4.2 Display
A B C D
A
Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator.
B
Spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator1)
Rinse Hold indicator
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
C
Display indicators:
Washing phase
Rinses phase
Spin phase
Child safety lock
Door locked
You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
Delay start
D
Time area:
Programme duration
Delay start
Alarm codes
Message of error
Programme is completed
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Koch/Bunt -
Blanc/Couleurs
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Koch/Bunt +
Vorwäsche -
Blanc/Couleurs +
Prélavage
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil
and normal soil.
Extra Leise - Ex-
tra Silence
95°C - Cold
9 kg White and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light
soil. The programme eliminates all spinning phase
to perform a silent cycle. The cycle stops with wa-
ter in the tub.
Pflegeleicht -
Synthétiques
60°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
Leichtbügeln -
Repassage Fac-
ile
60°C - Cold
4 kg
800 rpm Synthetic items to be gentle washed. Normal
and light soil.1)
Feinwäsche -
Délicats
40°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester
items. Normal soil.
Wolle/Seide -
Laine/Soie
40°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care
symbol.2)
Daunen - Cou-
ette
60°C - 30°C
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one synthetic blanket,
duvet, bedspread and so on.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Schleudern/
Pumpen - Essor-
age/Vidange3)
9 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics.
Spülen - Rinçage
9 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the
spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
Jeans
60°C - Cold
9 kg
1200 rpm Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark col-
oured items.
20 min.-3 kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cottons and synthetics items with light soil
level or worn only once.
Super Eco 30°
30°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm Cottons, synthetics and mixed fabrics. Normal
soil4).
Baumwolle Eco -
Coton Eco5)
60°C - 40°C
9 kg
1400 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
Steam programmes6)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more soft.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized
stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:
• items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble drying.
• all items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Auffrischen - Ra-
fraîchir
40°C
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic
items. This cycle removes odours from the laun-
dry.7)
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Glätten - Défrois-
sage
40°C
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic
items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
1) To reduce the creases of the laundry, this cycle regulates the water temperature and per-
forms a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle washing. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly. Consider this as a normal functioning of the ap-
pliance.
3) Set the spin speed. Make sure it agrees with the laundry. If you set No Spin option the only
drain phase is available.
4) Set this programme to decrease the energy and water consumption maintaining a good
washing performance.
5) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu-
lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme»
and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms
of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature de-
clared for the selected programme.
6) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry could
be humid. It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to let the humid-
ity dry. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a
steam cycle, items may to be ironed anyway, but with less effort!
7) Steam does not remove animal odours.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Schleudern - Essorage
Flecken - Taches1)
Spülen + - Rinçage + 2)
Zeit Sparen - Court 3)
Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé
Koch/Bunt - Blanc/
Couleurs ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Schleudern - Essorage
Flecken - Taches1)
Spülen + - Rinçage + 2)
Zeit Sparen - Court 3)
Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé
Koch/Bunt + Vorwäsche -
Blanc/Couleurs + Prélav-
age
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Extra Leise - Extra Silence ■ ■ ■ ■
Pflegeleicht - Synthétiques ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Leichtbügeln - Repassage
Facile ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Feinwäsche - Délicats ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wolle/Seide - Laine/Soie ■ ■ ■
Daunen - Couette ■ ■
Schleudern/Pumpen - Es-
sorage/Vidange ■ ■ ■
Spülen - Rinçage ■ ■ ■ ■
Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■
20 min.-3 kg ■ ■
Super Eco 30° ■ ■ ■ ■
Baumwolle Eco - Coton
Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4) ■
1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower then 40°C.
2) If you set Extra Rinse option, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the Rinse pro-
gramme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
3) If you set a shorter duration, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the load. It is
possible to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are reduced.
4) For this programme you can set only the Extra Quick duration.
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5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Green
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
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the
maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calcu-
lated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maxi-
mum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the
programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme du-
ration don’t reach 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot blinks
in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Koch/Bunt - Blanc/
Couleurs 60 °C 9 1,55 87 220 52
Koch/Bunt - Blanc/
Couleurs 40 °C 9 0,97 87 205 52
Pflegeleicht - Syn-
thétiques 40 °C 4 0,72 55 155 35
Feinwäsche - Déli-
cats 40 °C 4 0,60 59 89 35
Wolle/Seide -
Laine/Soie 30 °C 2) 2 0,35 58 60 30
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 9 0,640 57 226 52
Standard 60 °C
cotton 4.5 0,349 41 185 52
Standard 40 °C
cotton 4.5 0,347 40 199 52
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) Not available for some models.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0,48 0,48
The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission
regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
7. SETTINGS
7.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press Flecken - Taches and
Spülen + - Rinçage + at the same time for
6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic
signals, they continue operate
when the appliance has a
malfunction.
7.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press Temp. and Schleudern -
Essorage at the same time until the
indicator comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause : the options and the
programme knob are locked.
• Before you press Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause : the appliance cannot start.
7.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently have
an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press Zeit Sparen - Court and
Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé at the
same time until the indicator Spülen + -
Rinçage + comes on/goes off.
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8. OPTIONS
8.1 Programme knob
Turn this knob to set a programme. The
related programme indicator comes on.
8.2 Start/Pause - Départ/Pause
Press button Start/Pause - Départ/Pause
to start or interrupt a programme.
8.3 Zeitvorwahl - Départ Différé
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator
and delay time.
8.4 Zeit Sparen - Court
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• Press this button one time to set
'Shortened duration' for items with
daily soil.
• Press this button two times to set
'Extra Quick' for slightly soiled items
only.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.
8.5 Spülen + - Rinçage +
With this option you can add some rinses
to some washing programmes, refer to
"Programme chart".
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water is
soft.
The related indicator comes on.
8.6 Flecken - Taches
Set this option to add the stain phase to a
programme.
Use this option for laundry with hard stains
to remove.
When you set this function, put the stain
remover into compartment .
This option increases the
programme duration.
This option is not available
with a temperature lower than
40 °C.
8.7 Schleudern - Essorage
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the set
speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• To compensate the absence of
spinning, the rinse phase uses more
water for some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to "At
the end of the programme".
8.8 Temp.
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
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9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
compartment for washing phase.
2. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt
to activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
stays between the seal and
the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to
the laundry.
10.3 Filling the detergent and
additives
Compartment for prewash phase an
soak programme.
Compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.
Compartment for stain remover.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the detergent
products.
10.4 Check the position of the
flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it
stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
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1
2
3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap
up.
A
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
B
With the flap in the
position DOWN:
• Do not use gelatinous
or thick liquid
detergents.
• Do not put more liquid
detergent than the
limit showed in the
flap.
• Do not set the
prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay
start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent
dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set the
programme:
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The indicator of Start/Pause -
Départ/Pause flashes.
• The display shows: the default
temperature, the spin speed, the
indicators of the programme
phases and the programme
duration.
2. If necessary, change the temperature,
the spin speed, the cycle duration, or
add available options. When you
activate an option, the indicator of the
set option comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message Err.
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press button Start/Pause - Départ/Pause
to start the programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
On the display the indicator of the phase is
operation starts to flash.
The programme starts, the door is locked.
The display show the indicator .
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The drain pump can operate
for a short time when the
appliance fills water.
10.7 Behaviour of the appliance
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the cycle
time to the laundry you
have put in the drum to
have perfect washing
results in the minimum
necessary time.
• The display shows the
new time value.
10.8 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press button Zeitvorwahl - Départ
Différé again and again until the
display shows the number of minutes
or hours of delay.
The related indicator comes on.
2. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause.
The appliance starts the countdown of the
delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Start/Pause - Départ/Pause
to start the appliance, you
can cancel or change the set
of the delay start.
10.9 Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause to set the appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Zeitvorwahl - Départ
Différé repeatedly until the display
shows .
3. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause again to start the programme
immediately.
10.10 Interrupting a programme
and changing a option
You can change only some options before
they operate.
1. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Start/Pause -
Départ/Pause again.
The programme continues.
10.11 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press button Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt
to cancel the programme and to
deactivate the appliance.
2. Press button Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt
again to activate the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.12 Opening the door
If the temperature and level of
the water in the drum are too
high and/or the drum still
rotates you cannot open the
door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
1. Press button Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause.
In the display the related door lock
indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Start/Pause - Départ/Pause.
The programme or the delay start
continues.
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10.13 End of cycle
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signal operates (if it is active).
In the display comes on and the door
locked indicator goes off.
The indicator of Start/Pause - Départ/
Pause button goes off.
1. Press button Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt
to deactivate the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last set
programme. Turn the
programme knob to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours
10.14 Draining water out after
end of cycle
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
The drum turns regularly to prevent the
creases in the laundry.
The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the
door:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed.
2. Press the Start/Pause - Départ/Pause
button.
The appliance drains the water and spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door .
4. Press Ein/Aus - Marche/Arrêt some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately18 hours.
10.15 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease the
energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press Start/Pause -
Départ/Pause button.
Press the button Ein/Aus - Marche/
Arrêt to activate the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button Ein/Aus - Marche/
Arrêt to activate the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a new
cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water in
the drum, the AUTO Stand-
by function doesn't
deactivate the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are
on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and
coloured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
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• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted
illustrations.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance laundry
without hems or with cuts. Use a
washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras,
belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase again.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60
°C max) for all types of fabric, or
special for woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the level
of soil.
• If your appliance has not the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the
liquid detergents with a dosing ball
(supplied by the detergent's
manufacturer).
11.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum allowed load of
laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of the
detergent, check the water hardness of
your domestic system. Refer to "Water
hardness".
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
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12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water descaling product for washing
machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machine. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.
12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is
possible that some detergent stays in the
drum. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Remove the laundry from the drum.
• Set the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove all
objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
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