Howdens HJA8900 User manual

Integrated Washer Dryer HJA8900
User Guide
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User manual HJA8900
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your choice of washer dryer.
The user manual will help you use your machine quickly and safely.
• Please read this user manual before installing and using the machine.
• Always follow the safety instructions.
• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.
• Please read any other documents supplied with the product.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
Important information or useful hints about usage.
Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
Warning for electric shock.
Product information correct at the publication in April 2017.
The company has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to change any
products and specifications given in this manual.
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU
on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health. The symbol on this
product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local enviromental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed
information please contact your local council household waste site.

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Index
01 - Your washer Dryer 5
Overview 5
02 - Warnings & Safety Information 6
General Safety 6
Intended use 7
Safety instructions 7-8
If there are children in your house 9
Safety warnings for drying 9-10
03 - Installation 11
Appropriate installation location 11
Removing the transportation locks 11
Removing packaging reinforcement 12
Connecting water supply 12
Connecting to the drain 13
Adjusting the feet 13
Electrical connection 14
Electrical requirements 14
Fitting a different Plug 14
First use 15
Disposing of packaging material 15
Transportation of the product 15
Disposing of the old product 15
04 - Preparation 16
Things to be done for energy saving 16
Sorting the laundry 16
Preparing laundry for washing 17
Correct load capacity 17
Loading the laundry 18
Detergents and softeners 18-19
05 - Selecting a Programme &
Operating Your Machine 20
Control panel 20
Display symbols 20
Turning the machine on 21
Programme selection 21
Main Programmes 21
Adjustment button options 21
Additional programmes 22
Special programmes 23
Temp & Spin speed selection 23
Auxiliary functions 24
Time display 24
Cancelling the time delay 25
Starting the programme 25
Progress of the programme 25
Cancelling / changing the programme 26
Washing and drying programmes 26
Child lock 26
Door lock 26
Mini wash and dry 27
Drying programmes 27
Programme end 27
Standby mode 27
Programme and consumption
table (washing) 28
Hints and tips (washing)
Programme and consumption
table (drying) 29
Hints and tips (drying) 30
06 - Maintenance & Cleaning 30
Detergent drawer 30
The door and drum 30
Body and Control panel 30
Inlet water filters 31
Draining remaining water and
cleaning pump filter 31
07 - Troubleshooting 32-37
08 - Built-in Installation 38-39
09- Specification 40
10 - Guarantee 41

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Overview
1. Power cable
2. Top lid
3. Control panel
4. Filter cap
5. Adjustable feet
6. Door
7. Detergent drawer
8. Drain hose
01 - Your washer Dryer
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Your washer dryer

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Warning and safety information
Failure to read and follow
these guidelines may result in
personal injury or damage to
the machine which may not
be covered by and void the
guarantee.
General Safety
• Never place your machine
on a carpet covered floor.
Otherwise, lack of airflow
below your machine may
cause electrical parts
to overheat and cause
problems with your washing
machine.
• If there are any signs of
damage do not install or use
the machine. Contact the
supplier.
• Check water hoses for wear.
Do not use old/used water
inlet hoses. These may
cause stains on your laundry
and may leak.
• Fit the drain hose into the
discharge housing securely
to prevent any water leakage
and to allow machine to
discharge water as required.
It is very important that
the water intake and drain
hoses are not folded,
squeezed, or broken when
the appliance is pushed into
place after it is installed or
cleaned.
• Your machine is designed
to continue operating
after the event of a power
interruption.
• There may be some water
in your machine when you
receive it. This is from the
quality control process and
is normal. It is not harmful to
your machine.
• Some problems may be
caused by the software.
Press “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button for 3 seconds to
cancel the programme set in
your machine before calling
the authorized service.
02 - Warnings & safety information

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Warning and safety information
Intended use
• This product has been
designed for home use only.
• The appliance may only be
used for washing and rinsing
of textiles that are marked
accordingly.
• Only detergents, softeners
and supplements suitable
for domestic automatic
washer dryers may be used.
• Observe the care
instructions labelled on
textile products and any
other instructions given by
companies that produce
detergents for your machine.
Safety instructions
• This appliance must be
connected to an earthed
outlet protected by a fuse of
suitable capacity.
• Children aged less than
three years should be kept
away from the appliance
unless continuously
supervised.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged 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 concerning safe
use of the appliance and
understanding the hazards
involved. Children must not
play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be
made by children without
supervision.
02 - Warnings & safety information

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• Never touch the plug with
wet hands. Never unplug by
pulling on the cable, always
pull out from the plug only.
Do not operate the machine
if the power cord or plug is
damaged.
• Never attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Otherwise,
you may be putting your and
other’s lives in danger.
• For malfunctions that cannot
be solved by information in
the operating manual turn
off the machine, unplug
it, turn off the water tap
and contact an authorized
service agent.
• If the power cable
is damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, after sales
service or a similarly
qualified person ( peferably
an electrican) or someone
designated by the importer
in order to avoid possible
risks.
Warning and safety information
• The supply and draining
hoses must always be
securely fastened and
remain in an undamaged
state.
• Never open the door or
remove the filter while there
is still water in the drum.
Otherwise, there may be the
risk of flooding and possible
injury due to hot water.
• Never force open the locked
door! The door will be ready
to open just a few minutes
after the washing cycle
comes to an end.
• We recommend you unplug
the machine when it is not
in use and turn off the water
tap. (Needs water to dry)
• Only use a clean damp cloth
to clean the outer body parts
of the appliance. Do not use
any steam cleaners or wet
cloths. Always unplug before
cleaning.

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If there are children in your
house
• Electrical appliances may
be dangerous for children.
Keep children away from
the machine when it is
operating. Do not let them
tamper with the machine.
• Close the door when you
leave the area where the
machine is located.
• Store all detergents in a safe
place out of reach of the
children.
Safety Warnings for Drying
• Laundry that is previously
washed, cleaned, soiled or
stained with petrol/gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents or
other flammable or explosive
substances must not be
dried in the machine as
they give out flammable
or explosive steam. It may
cause fire risk.
• Laundry stained with Liquid
cooking oil, acetone,alcohol,
petrol, kerosene, spot
removers,turpentine, waxes
and wax removers must be
washed in hot water with
plenty of detergent before
drying. It may cause fire risk.
• Foam rubber (latex foam),
shower caps, waterproof
textiles, clothes or pillows
with rubber support or
rubber foam pads must
not be dried with drying
function. It may cause fire
risk.
• In order to maintain laundry
in a temperature that will
prevent them from getting
damaged, a cooling step is
performed as a final step.
You may be exposed to hot
steam if you open the door
beforecooling is complete.
There is the risk of scalding.
Warning and safety information

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• Do not stop the machine
before drying programme
is completed. If you have to
stop the machine, remove
all laundry and lay them in
a suitable place to let them
cool down.
• Your machine is suitable
to operate in ambient
temperatures between 5°C
and +35°C.
• Ambient temperatures
between 15°C and +25°C
are ideal temperatures for
your machine.
• Do not let pets enter the
product. Check inside the
product before using.
• Do not overload the machine
for drying. Observe the
maximum load levels
specified for drying.
Warning and safety information
• When you use industrial
chemicals for cleaning, do
not use drying function. It
may cause fire risk.
• Do not touch loading door
glass with bare hands after
drying. There is the risk of
getting burnt.
• If you use washing ball,
detergent scale, laundry
clothing cages and balls
in your machine, they can
melt during drying. Do not
use these products if drying
option will be selected. It
may cause fire risk.
• If the drying programmes
are interrupted (as a result
of programme cancellation
or power failure), laundry
in the machine can be hot.
Be careful.

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03 - Installation
To make the product ready for use, review the
information in the user manual and make sure
that the electricity, tap water supply and water
drainage systems are appropriate. If they are not,
call a qualified technician and plumber to have any
necessary arrangements carried out.
Preparation of the location and electrical, tap
water and waste water installations at the place of
installation is customer’s responsibility.
Installation and electrical connections of the
product must be carried out by the suitably qualified
persons. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise from installation
procedures.
Prior to installation, visually check if the
product has any damage on it. If so, do not have it
installed. Damaged products may cause risks for
your safety.
Make sure that the water inlet and discharge
hoses as well as the power cable are not folded,
kinked or crushed while pushing the product into
its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
Appropriate installation location
• Place the machine on a rigid floor. Do not
place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces.
• Total weight of the machine - with full load - is
approx. 80 kilograms. Place the product on
a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load
carrying capacity!
• Do not install the product where temperature
may fall below 5ºC.
Removing transportation locks
Remove the transportation safety bolts
before operating the washing machine, otherwise,
the product will be damaged.
1. Loosen all the bolts with a spanner until they
rotate freely (C).
2. Remove transportation safety bolts
3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User
Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel.
Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe
place to reuse when the washing machine needs to
be moved again in the future.
Never move the product without the
transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!
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Removing packaging
reinforcement
Tilt the machine backwards to remove the
packaging reinforcement. Remove the packaging
reinforcement by pulling the ribbon.
Failure to do this will cause the appliance to
vibrate loudly and may result in damage to your
machine and or furniture.
Connecting water supply
The water supply pressure required to run the
product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1MPa). It is
necessary to have 10 – 80 litres of water flowing
from the fully open tap in one minute to have your
machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing
valve if water pressure is higher.
The water inlet should not be connected to the
hot water tap. In such a case the laundry will get
damaged or the product will switch to protection
mode and will not operate.
Do not use old or used water inlet hoses on the
new product.
1. Connect the special hose supplied with the
product to the water inlet on the product.
Ensure that the cold water connection is made
correctly when installing the product.
2. Tighten hose nut by hand. Never use a wrench
when tightening the nut.
3. Open the tap completely after making the
hose connection to check for water leaks at
the connection point. If any leaks occur, turn
off the tap and remove the nut. Retighten
the nut carefully after checking the seal. To
prevent water leakages and damages caused
by them, keep the taps closed when the
machine is not in use.
Note: The machine uses water to operate the
dryer.

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Connecting to the drain
• The end of the drain hose must be securely
fixed to the waste water outlet
Your floor will be flooded if the hose comes out
of its housing during water discharge. Moreover,
there is risk of scalding due to high washing
temperatures! To prevent such situations and to
ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the
machine, fix the end of the discharge hose tightly so
that it cannot come out.
• The hose should be connected to a waste outlet
pipe at a height of at least 40cm (max 100cm)
from the floor.
• If the hose is too high or too low problems
with water retention and discharge will be
encountered.
• To prevent flowing of dirty water back into the
machine and to allow for easy discharge, do not
push waste hose too far into waste pipe and
ensure an ‘S’ bend is formed with the hose.
• The washing machine should be free to drain.
Avoid any kinks in the drain hose and ensure
the pipe is not crushed during installation of
the machine.
• If the hose is too short it may be extended to a
Max. Length of 3.2m. Ensure all joints are tight
to avoid leaks.
Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the product operates
silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and
balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by
adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move
and suffer vibration problems
(* Lowest height is preferable for optimum
performance)
1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.
2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level
and balanced.
3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts,
they may become damaged.

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Electrical connection
Connect the product to an earthed outlet protected
by a fuse complying with the values in the
“Technical specifications” table. Our company shall
not be liable for any damages that will arise when
the product is used without earthing in accordance
with the local regulations.
• Do not make connections via extension cables
or multi-plugs.
Damaged power cables must be replaced by
qualified persons
Electrical requirements
Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make
sure that the voltage and the frequency shown
in the rating label corresponds to your electricity
supply.
We recommend that this appliance be connected to
the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused
socket in a readily accessible position.
This appliance must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for your
socket, then the plug should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted.
Destroy the old plug, which is cut off as a plug with
a bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates
a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced
an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating
must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover.
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must
not be used until a replacement fuse cover has
been fitted.
Important - Fitting a different plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals on your plug,
proceed as follows:
1. Connect the green - yellow or green (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or
with the symbol f or coloured green and yellow
or green.
2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal
in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in
the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red
We recommend that a 13amp fuse must be fitted
either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.
Earth
(Green / Yellow)
Neutral
(Blue) Live
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First use
Before starting to use the product, make sure
that all preparations are made in accordance
with the instructions in sections “Important safety
instructions” and “Installation”.
To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform
first operation with ‘Shirts 60°C’ programme
with no laundry in the drum. Before starting the
programme, put max. 100 g of powder into the main
wash detergent Compartment (compartment No. II).
If using tablets, use only one tablet according to the
manufacturers instructions.
Use detergent suitable for automatic washing
machines.
Disposing of packaging material
Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from
reach of the children.
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials. Dispose of
them properly and sort in accordance with recycled
waste instructions. Do not dispose of them with
normal domestic waste.
Transportation of the product
1. Drain any remaining water in the product
completely; see, “Draining remaining water
and cleaning the pump filter”.
2. Install transportation safety bolts in the
reverse order of removal procedure; see,
“Removing the transportation locks”.
Never move the product without the
transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!
Disposing of the old product
Dispose of the old product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Refer to your local dealer or solid waste collection
centre in your area to learn how to dispose of your
product.
For children’s safety, remove fuse from plug, cut off
the power cable and dispose of lead carefully. Break
the locking mechanism of the door so that it will be
nonfunctional before disposing of the product.

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Things to be done for energy
saving
Following information will help you use the product
in an ecological and energy-efficient manner.
• Operate the product to the highest capacity
allowed by the programme you have selected,
but do not overload; see, “Programme and
consumption table”.
• Always follow the instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Wash slightly soiled laundry at low
temperatures.
• Use faster programmes for small quantities of
lightly soiled laundry.
• Do not use prewash and high temperatures for
laundry that is not heavily soiled or stained.
• If you plan to dry your laundry in a dryer, select
the highest spin speed recommended during
washing process.
• Do not use detergent in excess of the amount
recommended on the detergent package.
Sorting the laundry
• Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour,
and degree of soiling and allowable water
temperature.
• Always obey the instructions given on the
garment tags.
This machine will -
• Wash laundry - up to 8kg
• Dry laundry - up to 5kg
• Wash and dry laundry - up to 5kg
04 - Preparation
Washing water
temperature
Bleach can be
used
Suitable for drier
Wash with sensitive,
.short programmes
Do not use bleach
Do not dry with drier
Hang without
spinning Can be ironed with hot iron
Non machine-washable Do not wash
Dry-cleanable Do not dry-clean
Dry horizontally Dry on a hanger
Can be ironed
with warm iron Do not iron

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Preparing laundry for washing
• Laundry items with metal attachments such
as, under-wired bras, belt buckles or metal
buttons will damage the machine. Remove the
metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting
them in a laundry bag or pillow case.
• Take out all substances in the pockets such
as coins, pens and paper clips, and turn
pockets inside out and brush. Such objects
may damage the product or cause noise
problems.
• Put small size clothes such as infant’s socks
and nylon stockings in a laundry bag or pillow
case.
• Place curtains in without compressing them.
Remove curtain hooks etc.
• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and mend
rips and tears.
• Wash “machine washable” or “hand
washable” labelled products only with an
appropriate programme.
• Do not wash colours and whites together. New,
dark coloured cottons release a lot of dye.
Wash them separately.
• Tough stains must be treated properly before
washing. If unsure, check with a dry cleaner.
• Use only dyes/colour changers and lime scale
removers suitable for machine wash. Always
follow the instructions on the package.
• Wash trousers and delicate laundry turned
inside out.
• Keep laundry items made of Angora wool in
the freezer for a few hours before washing.
This will reduce piling.
• Laundry that is subjected to materials such
as flour, lime dust, milk powder, etc. Must be
shaken before placing into the machine. Such
dusts and powders on the laundry may build
up on the inner parts of the machine in time
and can cause damage.
Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on the type
of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing
programme desired.
• The machine automatically adjusts the
amount of water according to the weight of the
loaded laundry.
Follow the information in the “Programme and
consumption table”. When overloaded, machine’s
washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and
vibration problems may occur.
Laundry types and their average weights in the
following table are given as examples
Laundry Type Weight (g)
Bathrobe 1200
Napkin 100
Duvet Cover 700
Bed Sheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Hand Towel 100
Evening Gown 200
Underclothing 100
Mens Overalls 600
Man’s Shirts 200
Men’s pyjamas 500
Blouses 100

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Loading the laundry
(DO NOT USE TOO MUCH DETERGENT - SEE
INSTRUCTIONS ON PACKS)
• Open the door.
• Place laundry items loosely filling the machine.
• Push the door to close until you hear a locking
sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the
door.
The door becomes locked while a programme
is running, and can only be opened a short while
after the programme comes to an end.
Incorrect loading of items may result in excess
noise and vibration. Mix large, heavy items such as
towels with smaller lighter items. Do not wash full or
half load of large towels etc.
Detergents and softeners
Detergent Drawer
Detergent drawer of your washing machine consists
of four different compartments for main wash
powder detergent, liquid main wash detergent,
liquid softener and powder pre-wash detergent.
Each of these laundry additives are dispensed
automatically at the relevant time during the
washing Programme.
(Do not place laundry additives directly into the
drum. Always use the detergent drawer).
Do not close the drawer too fast after putting the
laundry additives. This may cause the additives be
dispensed early, creating unsatisfactory washing
results and fabric damage.
Do not open the drawer during washing
Programme unless adding bleach etc. Open slowly
as water maybe entering the drawer.
The detergent drawer compartments are
indicated below:
1. Left compartment with number “II” (Main
wash compartment for powder detergent or
powder bleach/stain remover)
2. Left compartment with number “II ” (Main
wash compartment for liquid detergent or
liquid stain remover)
3. Middle compartment with number “I” (pre-
wash compartment for powder detergent,
powder stain remover or liquid bleach - liquid
bleach must be added either during the pre-
wash or during the first rinsing step of the
washing Programme). Liquid bleach must be
added manually while the machine takes in
water.
4. Right compartment with “ ” symbol (liquid
softener compartment).
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(II) Main Wash Compartment
Before starting the washing Programme, put powder
detergent into the left compartment with number
“II”. Use the detergent manufacturer’s measuring
cup and follow the instructions on the package.
Powder bleach/stain remover must also be put into
this compartment.
Put liquid detergent into the main wash
compartment “II ” before starting the washing
Programme. Liquid stain remover must also be put
into this compartment.
Put the suggested amount of liquid detergent into
the left compartment with “II ” symbol and dilute
it to the maximum filling level line (max. II ) with
warm water.
Particularly concentrated detergents must be
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get clogged in time.
Do not fill the detergent above the maximum filling
level line; otherwise the excess amount of detergent
will reach the laundry without water and may cause
stains on the garments. Do not pour the detergent
onto the laundry directly since this may cause stains
on the garments.
Liquid Softener Compartment
Put the suggested amount of liquid softener into the
right compartment with “ ” symbol and dilute it to
the maximum filling level line (Max. ) With warm
water. Particularly the concentrated softeners must
be diluted with warm water; otherwise, the siphon
may get clogged in time.
Do not fill the softener above the maximum filling
level line; otherwise the excess amount of softener
will get mixed with the washing water and you will
need to refill the compartment. Do not pour the
softener onto the laundry directly since this may
cause stains on the garments.
Liquid softener will be dispensed automatically at
the final rinsing step of the washing Programme.
(I) Pre-wash Compartment
Put the powder pre-wash detergent or powder stain
remover into the middle compartment with number
“I”.
You can also put liquid bleach into this
compartment while the machine takes in water
during pre-wash or first rinsing step. Adding the
liquid bleach while the machine takes in water
allows it to be diluted before it is poured onto the
laundry.
You must select extra rinsing option if you use liquid
bleach in a washing Programme. Bleach must be
removed from the laundry with rinsing; otherwise it
may cause itching on the skin
Read the dosage instructions and label of your
garments carefully before using the liquid bleach.
Starch
• Add liquid starch, powder starch or the
dyestuff into the softener compartment as
instructed on the package.
• Never use fabric softener and starch together
in the same washing cycle.
• Wipe the inside of the drum after using starch.
Bleaches
If you are going to use regular bleach in your
machine, it is suggested to select a Programme with
pre-wash step and add the bleach at the beginning
of the pre-wash without putting detergent into the
pre-wash compartment. Alternatively, it is suggested
to select a Programme with extra rinsing and add
the bleach while the machine takes in water from
the detergent drawer in the first rinsing step. Bleach
should not be mixed with detergent. Since the
bleach may cause irritation on skin, little amounts
must be used and rinsed thoroughly. Do not pour
bleach directly onto the laundry and do not use it
with colour laundry.
When using oxygen based bleach, follow the
instructions on the package and select a
Programme at low temperature. Oxygen based
bleach can be used together with the detergent.
However, if it is not the same consistency as
the detergent, then it must be added from the
compartment number “II” right after the detergent
foams with water.
Eliminating limescale formation
• If required, use only appropriate limescale
removers developed specifically for washing
machines and always follow the instructions
on the package.

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Selecting a Programme & Operating Your Machine
05 - Selecting a Programme & Operating Your Machine
Control panel
1. Programme selection knob
2. Temperature selection lights
3. Spin speed selection lights
4. Display
5. Drying programmes lights
6. On / Off button
7. Start / Pause button
8. End time adjustment button
9. Drying level adjustment button
10. Auxiliary functions button
11. Spin speed adjustment button
12. Temperature adjustment button
13. Programme selection lights
Display Panel
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