essentiel b ELT612-7b User manual

User guide / Bedienungsanleitung
Top washing machine /
Toplader Waschmaschine
ELT612-7b

CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Safety instructions 4
Product description 6
Technical Data 7
Installation 7
Control panel 10
Options 11
Settings 12
Programme Chart 13
Before first use 16
Daily use 16
Hints and tips 19
Care and cleaning 21
Troubleshooting 23
Consumption values 26
Environmental concerns 28
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This machine is only for domestic use and is designed to
wash, rinse and spin machine-washable textiles. You must
observe the following instructions. We refuse to accept any
liability and the guarantee if you do not observe these
recommendations since this could result in damage to
equipment or physical injury.
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
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
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•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the
door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
–farm houses;
–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other
residential type environments;
–areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 6 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 opening in the base must not be covered
by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•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 mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service
Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical
hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to
clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts including rubber bush with
plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If
the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• When the appliance is in its permanent
position, check if it is levelled correctly
with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not,
adjust the feet accordingly.
• Do not install the appliance directly
above a floor drain.
• Do not spray water on the appliance
and do not expose it to excessive
humidity.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance lid cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and
electric shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• 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.
Water connection
• The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
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work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the
inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
replacement of the inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing of
the appliance with the use of water in
the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the
tap after the installation.
Use
WARNING! Risk of injury,
electric shock, fire, burns or
damage to the appliance.
• 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 use with an external remote-
control system or any other device that
switches on automatically.
Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued: motor and
motor brushes, transmission between
motor and drum, pumps, shock
absorbers and springs, washing drum,
drum spider and related ball bearings,
heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and
related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware
including reset software, door, door
hinge and seals, other seals, door
locking assembly, plastic peripherals
such as detergent dispensers. Please
note that some of these spare parts are
only available to professional repairers,
and that not all spare parts are relevant
for all models.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational status
of the appliance. They are not intended
to be used in other applications and are
not suitable for household room
illumination.
Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close
to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming trapped
in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance
with local requirements for the disposal
of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Appliance overview
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7
10
4
5
89
3
1 2
1Control panel
2Lid
3Lid handle
4Feet for levelling the appliance
5Inlet hose
6Drain hose
7Mains cable
8Transit bolts
9Hose support
10 Rating plate
Information for register product.
The rating plate reports the model name
(A) , product number (B), electrical ratings
(C) and serial number (D).
00000000
00A
Mod. xxxxxxxxx
000V ~ 00Hz 0000 W
910000000 00
A
B
C
Prod.No.
D
The info label reports the model name (A),
product number (B ) and serial number (C).
A
B
C
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TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 39,7 cm /89,0 cm /59,9 cm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and
moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the
low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
8 bar (0.8 MPa)
Water supply
1)
Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1151 rpm
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
INSTALLATION
WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Unpacking
1.
2
1
2.
1
2
1
2
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3. 4.
We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts
for any transport of the appliance.
Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent vibration, noise and movement of the appliance when
it operates.
WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials be‐
low the appliance feet to adjust the level.
The inlet hose
90O 90O
3/4”
3/4”
1/2”
3/4”
0.3-10 bar
FI
DK
SE
NO
Accessories delivered with the appliance
may vary depending on the model.
Make sure there is no damage
to hoses and there are no leaks
from the couplings. Do not use
an extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact the
service centre for a
replacement inlet hose.
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Water drainage
min.600 mm
max.1000 mm
The drain hose should stay at a
height of no less than 600 mm
and not more than 1000 mm.
You can extend the drain hose
to maximum 4000 mm. Contact
the authorised service centre
for the other drain hose and the
extension.
Electrical connection
At the end of installation you can connect
the mains plug to the mains socket.
The rating plate and the 'Technical Data'
chapter indicate the necessary electrical
ratings. Make sure that they are
compatible with the mains power supply.
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required, also taking into account any
other appliances in use.
Connect the appliance to an earthed
socket.
The power supply cable must be easily
accessible after installing the appliance.
For any electrical work required to install
this appliance, contact our Authorised
Service Centre.
The manufacturer does not accept any
responsibility for damage or injury through
failure to comply with the above safety
precaution.
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CONTROL PANEL
Control panel description
456789
1 2 3
1On/Off button
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start/Pause button
5Delay start button
6Time saving button
7Extra rinse button
8Spin button
9Temperature button
Display
A B C
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Time area:
AProgramme duration
Delay start
Alarm codes
Message of error
Programme is completed.
Door lock indicator:
BYou cannot open the appliance door when the indicator is on.
You cannot open the appliance door when the indicator flash‐
es. Wait for some minutes before you open the door.
You can open the door only when the indicator goes off.
Child safety lock:
CThe indicator comes on when you activate this device.
OPTIONS
Température
When you select a washing programme,
the appliance automatically proposes a
default temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
Essorage
When you set a programme, the appliance
automatically sets the maximum spin
speed allowed. With this option you can
decrease the default spin speed. The
indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
Rinse Hold
The final spin is not performed. The water
of the last rinse is not drained out to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. The
washing programme ends with water in
the drum. The door stays locked and the
drum turns regularly to reduce creasing.
You must drain the water to unlock the
door. If you touch the Départ/Pause
button, the appliance performs the
spinning phase and drains the water. The
relevant indicator comes on.
To drain the water refer to
‘Draining water out after end of
cycle’.
Rinçage plus
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.
Gain de temps
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration. Set this function for
items with light soil or items to refresh.
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Touch this button once to decrease the
duration.
In case of smaller load, touch this button
twice to set an extra quick programme.
This option is not available for every
programme. For more details, refer to
Programme options compatibility in
"Programme chart" chapter.
Some programmes accept only
one of the two options.
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.
SETTINGS
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 and at the same time
for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic
signals, they continue operate
when the appliance has a
malfunction.
Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time until
the indicator comes on/goes off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press Départ/Pause : the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Départ/Pause :
the appliance cannot start.
Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently have
an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press and at the same time until
the relevant indicator comes on/goes
off.
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PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Default tempera‐
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Eco 40-60
40 °C
1)
6 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally
soiled items. The energy consumption decreases and
the time of the washing programme is extended, en‐
suring good washing results.
40°C
90°C - Cold
6 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton. Heavily and normally soiled items.
40°C
90°C - Cold
6 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavily and nor‐
mally soiled items.
40°C
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally
soiled items.
30°C
40°C - Cold
2 kg
700 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normally
and lightly soiled items.
40°C
40°C - Cold
1 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and
other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol
2)
.
Mix 20°
20°C
2,5 kg
1200 rpm
Special programme for lightly soiled cotton, synthetic
and mixed fabrics. Select this programme to reduce
the energy consumption. Make sure that the detergent
is suitable for low temperature in order to have good
washing results.
2,5 kg
1200
rpm
3)
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
6 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
6 kg
1200 rpm
All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics.
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum.
40°C
60°C - Cold
1 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normally
and lightly soiled items.
4)
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Programme
Default tempera‐
ture
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
30°C
1 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic and delicate items. Lightly soiled items or
items to refresh.
40°C
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark coloured
items.
30°C
1 kg
700 rpm
A short cycle for lightly soiled synthetic and deli‐
cate items or for items to freshen up.
1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to clean normally soiled
cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other data, please refer to
'Consumption Values' chapter.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at
lower temperatures and longer duration.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or
doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
3) The default spin speed is 700 rpm.
4) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. The
appliance adds some rinses.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Options
1)
Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
Mix 20° ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Options
1)
■ ■ ■ ■
■
■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■
1) When you set this option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry. It is possible to keep
the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recommended load: cotton: 3 kg, synthetics and deli‐
cates: 1,5 kg.
Suitable detergents for washing programmes
Pro‐
gramme
Universal
powder
1)
Liquid Uni‐
versal
Liquid for
coloureds
Delicates
woollens Special
Eco
40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
-- -- -- ▲ ▲
-- -- -- ▲ ▲
Mix 20° -- ▲ ▲ -- --
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
-- ▲ ▲ -- --
-- -- ▲ ▲ ▲
-- ▲ ▲ -- --
1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
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▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended
BEFORE FIRST USE
During installation or before
first use you may observe
some water in the appliance.
This is residual water left in the
appliance after a full functional
test in the factory to ensure the
appliance is delivered to
customers in perfect working
order and is no cause for
concern.
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
compartment for washing phase.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
DAILY USE
Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance lid.
2. Push the button A.
A
The drum opens automatically.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
4. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
5. Close the drum and the lid.
CAUTION! Before you close
the lid of your appliance, make
sure that you close the drum
correctly.
Detergent compartments. Using
detergent and additives
1. Measure out specified detergents and
the fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the proper compartments.
Always follow the instructions
that you find on the packaging
of the detergent products, but
we recommend that you do not
exceed the maximum indicated
level. This quantity will however
guarantee the best washing
results.
When using liquid detergents
add them into a dosing ball
(supplied by the detergent's
manufacturer). Put the dosing
ball inside the washing
machine's drum, on top of the
garments.
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When you set a prewash option, put the detergent for prewash phase directly into the drum.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
The mark
M
is the maximum level for the quantity liquid additives.
Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the Arrêt button to activate
the appliance.
A short tune sounds.
Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set the
programme:
• The indicator of Départ/Pause
flashes.
• The display shows 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.
In case a selection is not
possible , no indicator comes
on and an acoustic signal
sounds.
Starting a programme without
the delay start
Press button Départ/Pause to start
the programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
The programme starts, the lid is locked.
The display show the indicator .
The drain pump can operate for
a short time when the
appliance fills water.
Cycle time recalculation
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.
Starting a programme with the
delay start
1. Press button Départ différé again
and again until the display shows the
delay you want to set.
2. Press button Départ/Pause .
The appliance starts the countdown of the
delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Départ/Pause to start the
appliance, you can cancel or
change the set of the delay
start.
Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press button Départ/Pause to set
the appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Départ différé
repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Press button Départ/Pause again
to start the programme immediately.
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Interrupting a programme and
changing a option
You can change only some options before
they operate.
1. Press button Départ/Pause .
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Départ/Pause
again.
The programme continues.
Cancelling a running
programme
1. Turn the programme knob to to
cancel the programme.
2. Turn again the programme knob to a
new washing programme. At this time
you can also set the available
functions.
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.
Opening the door when the
programme operates
CAUTION! If the temperature
and level of the water in the
drum are too high, the door
lock indicator stays on and
you cannot open the door.
To open the door proceed as follows:
1. Press the button Arrêt for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes and then open
carefully the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Activate the appliance and set the
programme again.
Opening the door when the
delay start is active
While the delay start operates, the
appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1. Press button Départ/Pause .
In the display the door lock indicator
goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Départ/Pause .
The delay start continues.
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 lid
locked indicator goes off.
The indicator of Départ/Pause button
goes off.
1. Press button 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
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.
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The lid lock indicator is on. The lid
stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the lid:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed.
2. Press the 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 Arrêt some seconds to
deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and spins
automatically after
approximately18 hours.
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 Départ/
Pause button.
Press the button Arrêt to activate
the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button 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.
HINTS AND TIPS
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 white and coloured items
together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend that
you wash them separately for the first
times.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains
with a suitable detergent before putting
in drum.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights,
shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase leading to
excessive vibration. If this occurs:
- interrupt the programme and open the
door (refer to "Daily Use" chapter);
-manually redistribute the load so that
the items are spaced evenly around the
tub;
-press the Départ/Pause button. The
spin phase continues.
• Avoid washing garments full of long
animal hair or poor quality garments
releasing lots of fluff that could block
the drain circuit and therefore requiring
the Service assistance.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts, cords,
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shoelaces, ribbons and any other loose
elements.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
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.
Detergent type and quantity.
The choice of detergent and use of correct
quantities not only affects your wash
performance, but also helps to avoid
waste and protect the environment:
• Use only detergents and other
treatments specially made for washing
machines. First, follow these generic
rules:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer
powder detergents containing
bleach for whites and laundry
sanitization,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes
(60 °C max) for all types of fabric,
or special ones for woollens only.
• The choice and quantity of detergent
will depend on: type of fabric (delicates,
woollens, cottons, etc), the colour of
clothes, size of the load, degree of
soiling, wash temperature and
hardness of the water used.
• Follow the instructions that you find on
packaging of the detergents or other
treatments without exceeding the
indicated maximum level ( ).
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– there is large amounts of foam
during washing.
• When using detergent tabs or pods,
always put them inside the drum, not in
the detergent dispenser.
Insufficient detergent may cause:
• unsatisfactory washing results,
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes,
• mould in the appliance.
Excessive detergent may cause:
• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.
Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect
the environment, we recommend that you
follow these tips:
•Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewash in order to
save detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).
• Loading the appliance to the maximum
capacity indicated for each
programmes helps to reduce energy
and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of your
domestic system. Refer to "Water
hardness".
• Set the maximum possible spin
speed for the selected washing
programme before drying your
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