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This machine complies with
following norms
82/499/CEE (radio interference)
73/23/CEE
89/336/CEE (electromagnetic compatible)
IMPORTANT
This machine is equipped with an electronic Auto
Balance Control device (ABC) that allows high
speed spin only with well distributed loads.
An unbalanced load would in fact damage the ma-
chine seriously.
Before the spin cycle starts, the ABC system makes
the drum turn a few times clockwise and anti-clockwi-
se to distribute the laundry within the drum uniformly.
It may happen that these rotations are not enough to
distribute the weight inside the drum (bath-robes or
sheets combined with small garments may form the
characteristic “ball” enveloping the smaller garments
inside).
Under these circumstances the following may take
place:
– the ABC system “accepts” the unbalance, but re-
duces the spin speed. In the case, the garments
will be damper than usual.
–the ABC system considers the unbalance above
the acceptability threshold and does not allow
spinning. In this case, take the garments out of
the machine, unravel them, put them back into the
machine and turn the programme knob to a spin
cycle.
In both cases the machine is not faulty, on the con-
trary it has one of the most advanced devices pro-
tecting it against breakage, vibrations, sliding on the
floor and other serious damages.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS: please read before proceeding! page 44 44
INSTALLATION page 55 55
•how to install the washing machine
•how to remove the transit brackets
•how to level the washing machine
WATER CONNECTIONS page 66 66
•how to connect the water pipe
•how to connect the water supply pipe
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS page 77 77
•warnings
•earth plug
THE WASHING MACHINE CONTROLS page 88 88
•how to switch the washing machine on and off
•the control panel
HOW TO LOAD THE WASHING MACHINE page 11 1100 00
•how to load the laundry
•the laundry weight
DETERGENTS AND SOFTENERS page 11 1111 11
•the detergent dispenser
•how to choose and to dose the detergent
•how to add softeners
THE WASHING PROGRAMMES page 11 1122 22
•programmes chart
•the international textile care labelling codes
•energy -saving programmes
•useful suggestions
PRACTICAL GUIDE: HOW TO USE THE WASHING MACHINE page 11 1155 55
•washing
•wool washing
•rinses and spin
•spin only
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE WASHING MACHINE page 11 1166 66
•how to clean the washing machine
•how to clean the waste filter
•how to clean to water load filters
•how to clean the detergent dispenser
•indications for rooms exposed to frost
What to do if… page 11 1188 88
Recommendations page 11 1199 99

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Attention! In order to reduce the risk of damage to
persons or to the machine, please follow these
instructions carefully:
1. Read carefully the instructions before using the machine.
2. Make sure that the transit brackets and bolts have been
removed before starting the machine. Serious damage can
occur in case the brackets are not removed (see instruc-
tions on page 5).
3. Only wash in the machine fabrics carrying on the care la-
bel MACHINE WASHABLE (see chart on page 13).
4. Do not wash in the machine fabrics previously treated with
petrol, solvents or any other flammable substances that
could cause fumes, which may burn and explode.
5. Do not overload the machine. See chart on page 12 for
load suggestions.
6. Make sure that the pockets of the garments to be washed
are empty. Remember to fasten the zipper.
7. Do not allow children to play near the machine. An adult
should be present on that occasion.
8. Do not install the machine in the open.
9. Do not repair the machine unless the intervention is spe-
cified in this guide.
10.An authorised Technical Assistance Centre should carry
out maintenance.
11.Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply
after each washing cycle.
12.Do not touch the machine with wet or moist hands and
feet.
13.If the floor is covered with moquette, ensure that this does
not obstruct the opening at the base of the machine. This
would reduce or stop the airflow that is needed for cooling
your machine.
14.Clean the filters periodically.
15.Make sure that the plug can be easily reached once the
machine is installed and ready for normal use.
In order to obtain better
results from your wash-
ing machine, we recom-
mend reading carefully
the instructions that are
contained in this guide.
Before installing the
machine, we suggest to
follow carefully the un-
packing instructions.
Should you need fur-
ther information, please
call the nearest Assis-
tance Centre.

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C
D
• Howtoremovethetransitbrackets
Remove back panel screws and lift panel clear
(Fig. A).
ATTENTION: at this moment only, and not be-
fore, remove the transit brackets unscrewing
from inside and from outside the bolts (Fig. B).
(Please keep the transit brackets and the screws
for any future transportation or repositioning of the
washing machine; above-mentioned operations
will have to be carried out in reverse order).
Re-assemble back panel with the proper fixing screws.
Close the holes on the cabinet with the plugs (supplied
in the accessories bag) (Fig. C)
•Howtoinstallthewashingmachine
Install the washing machine near to the washbasin or to
the bathtub or in a separate room used as a laundry
room.
The floor must be horizontal and levelled.
Leave at least 5 cm free on each side of the washing
machine.
•Howtolevelthewashingmachine
After choosing the place where the machine will be def-
initely located, the machine should be levelled to pre-
vent vibration.
To do this, you just need to adjust the height of the feet
by loosening the lock nuts. Once the machine has been
perfectly levelled, be sure to tighten the feet lock nuts
(Fig. D).

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•Howtoconnectthewastepipe
Care must be taken not to bend or obstruct the pipe in
any way. The water outlet of this pipe must be fitted at
least 60 cm. from the floor.
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•Howtoconnectthewatersupplypipe
The washing machine has been designed so that it can be
connected both to the hot and cold water supplies (energy
saving).
If you wish to connect it to the cold water supply only, the spe-
cial coupling pipe "F" which is supplied with the machine ac-
cessories must be used. Follow directions in Fig. A.
Attention! When fitting the coupling pipe "F" remember to in-
sert the sealing gaskets found in the machine accessories.
If, on the other hand, you wish to connect the machine to the
hot water supply, you will need a second input pipe for the
hot water which must be connected to the red solenoid valve
(Fig. B). This may be obtained from your retailer..
The water pressure must be:
Min. 50000 Pa (0,5 bar)
Max 1000000 Pa (10 bar).
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WARNINGS: the warranty will not be valid in case of any modifi-
cation to the cable coupling supplied by the factory or any irregu-
lar electrical connection, any electrical, mechanical or hydraulic
modification to the machine: under these circumstances the facto-
ry and the dealer will be raised from any responsibility.
•Electricalinput230V~ 50Hz
Fuse: see information on label
Cable 1,5 m.
We suggest to ask qualified personnel to install the
washing machine; installation will have to be done in
compliance with EEC norms 11 11 NR. 47 (norms for
electrical installation for buildings).
The counter, the protection valves, the supply line and
the socket must be suitable to support the maximum
load of the washing machine, that is shown on the iden-
tification plate on the back of the machine.
Before inserting the plug in the socket, make sure that
the tension and frequency values shown on the identi-
fication plate correspond to the ones of the electrical in-
stallation.
Please also check that the socket connects properly
with the plug; do not use potential dividers or adapters
to connect the plug to the socket. In case the socket is
not suitable to the plug, substitute the socket with a suit-
able homologated one.
•Earthplug
The electric installation must
be earthed in compliance with
the country norms

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ON/OFF button
Press this button to start the selected washing programme.
When the button is pressed, the red light below the but-
ton switches on.
•Howto switchthewashingmachineonandoff
Rinse hold button
With delicate washing cycles 9 - 10 - 11 - 12,
the washing machine will stop after having
filled with water of the last rinse. To complete
the programme, just turn the programme knob
once.
If you want delicate washing cycles without any
stop, press this button.
Extra level button
Press this button to increase amount of water
for rinsing. This is particularly useful in the
presence of hard water.
Do not press this button, however, if you wish
the machine to perform economy rinses.
Wash 90°C button
By pressing this button, washing programmes
1 and 2 will be done at 90°C. We suggest to
use this programme only with particularly dirty
laundry.
Thecontrolpanel
Door button and light
To open, press the button when the green light above it is
on, or when the machine is disconnected.

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Programme knob
This knob must always be turned clockwise and always when the ON/OFF
button is in the OFF position.
The programme knob is divided in three sections:
Cotton 1 max pre-wash + long wash
and *2 40°- 60°long wash - economy wash
linen 330°- 60°medium wash
430°- 40°short wash
5 rinses
6 softener
7 long spin
Special 830°- 60°pre-wash + long delicate wash
synthetic *9 40°- 60°long delicate wash
delicate 10 30°- 50°medium delicate wash
fabrics 11 30°- 40°short delicate wash
12 delicate rinses
13 delicate spin
Wool 14 30°- 40°very delicate short wash
*Wash programmes in accordance with norms IEC 456 at 60°C (5.5 kg)
Temperature knob
This knob is used to choose the washing temperature for each washing pro-
gramme.
Temperatures can be selected in the following way:
cotton fabrics from 60°C to max
economic cycles from 40°to 60°C
delicat fabrics from 30°to 60°C
If you wish to make a cold wash, turn the knob on position ❄.
Attention! Get used to turning the temperature knob to position ❄ate
the end of each washing programme. This habit will avoid starting a new
programme with a wrong temperature.
Door
ATTENTION! The washing ma-
chine contains a safety device which
makes it impossible to start the mo-
tor when the door is open or to
open the door before the end of the
washing cycle.
The orange light above the door
button will be on when the door is
properly closed.
The door can only be opened at the
end of cycle and when the light
change to green.
The door may also be opened by
pressing ON/OFF button wait-
ing 90 seconds and the pressing
door open button.
Adjustable spin speed
control knob
This knob can be set to choose the
final spin speed from low r.p.m.
to max r.p.m. If a lower spin
speed is chosen for the final spin,
then the preceeding spin speeds
will be autolatically adjusted ac-
cordingly.
Please note that it the spin speed
knob is set to the position then
no spin programme will be car-
ried out.

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•Howtoloadthelaundryintothedrum
•Unfold the garments
•Put the garments into the drum without pressing them;
•Remember of the suggested load for each washing pro-
gramme
When possible, observe the suggested load dimensions:
this will allow saving energy.
An excessive load in the drum may damage the wash-
ing results and causes creases. When possible, wash gar-
ments with different measures together, i.e. sheets, under-
wear, handkerchiefs, etc.: this strengthen the washing effect
and the laundry is better balanced during the spin cycle.
The following chart gives some indication on the weight of
dry laundry (average values).
•Thelaundryweight(approx.)
Maximum load:
Programmes 1 –2 –3 –4 –5 –6 –7: Kg. 6
Programmes 8 - 9 –10 –11 –12 –13: Kg. 2.5
Programme 14: Kg. 1
An excessive load can damage the washing result.
Bed linen (cotton)
Duvet cover 800
Lower sheet 600
Pillow case 200
Upper sheet 600
A complete bed 1600
Table linen
Medium table cloth (cotton) 400
Large table cloth (linen) 1000
Napkin (linen) 80
Ladies wear
Blouse 100
Cotton outfit 250
Panty 120
Brief 50
Bra-slip 150
Night shirt 180
Pyjama 450
Handkerchief 15
Overall 400
Men’s wear
Shirt (cotton) 250
Shirt (mixed fibres) 200
Sleeveless vest 120
Brief 50
Long underpants 250
Pyjama 480
Night-shir 400
Handkerchief 25
Overall 600
Household laundry
Duster 100
Towel 120
Bath towel 800
Bath-robe 1200
The weight is expressed in grams