Smeg LBB16AZ User manual

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LAVABIANCHERIA
WASHING MACHINE
LIBRETTO ISTRUZIONI IT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN

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I EN
Indice
1. Il nuovo sistema di lavaggio 3
1. T e new was ing system 25
2. Avvertenze per la sicurezza e l’uso 4
2. Safety warnings 26
3. Istruzioni per l’installazione 6
3. Installation instructions 29
4. Descrizione comandi 9
4. Description of controls 31
5. Utilizzazione della macc ina per il lavaggio 14
5. Was ing instructions 35
6. Pulizia e manutenzione 20
6. Cleaning and maintenance 41
7. Avvertenze in caso di anomalie e malfunzio-
namento 22
7. Troubles ooting 43
8. Simboli pannello comandi 24
8. Control panel symbols 45
Questo apparecc io dispone di contrassegno ai sensi della direttiva europea 2002/96/CE in materia di
apparecc i elettrici ed elettronici (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE).
Il simbolo del cassonetto barrato riportato sull’apparecc iatura o sulla confezione indica c e il prodotto alla
fine della propria vita utile deve essere raccolto separatamente dagli altri rifiuti. L’utente dovrà pertanto con-
ferire l’apparecc iatura giunta a fine vita agli idonei centri di raccolta differenziata dei rifiuti elettronici ed elet-
trotecnici, oppure riconsegnarla ai rivenditori al momento dell’acquisto di una nuova apparecc iatura di tipo
equivalente, in ragione di uno a uno.
L’adeguata raccolta differenziata per l’avvio successivo dell’apparecc iatura dimessa al riciclaggio, al tratta-
mento e allo smaltimento ambientalmente compatibile contribuisce ad evitare possibili effetti negativi
sull’ambiente e sulla salute e favorisce il reimpiego e/o riciclo dei materiali di cui è composta
l’apparecc iatura.
Lo smaltimento abusivo del prodotto da parte dell’utente comporta l’applicazione delle sanzioni amministrati-
ve ai termini di legge.
T is appliance is marked according to t e European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WEEE).
By ensuring t is product is disposed of correctly, you will elp prevent potential negative consequences for t e environ-
ment and uman ealt , w ic could ot erwise be caused by inappropriate waste andling of t is product.
T e symbol on t e product, or on t e documents accompanying t e product, indicates t at t is appliance may not
be treated as ouse old waste. Instead it s all be anded over to t e applicable collection point for t e recycling of elec-
trical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance wit local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of t is product, please contact your local city of-
fice, your ouse old waste disposal service or t e s op w ere you purc ased t e product.
T e symbol of crossed-out w eeled bin on t e equipment or its confection indicates t at t e product at t e end of its life
utility must be collected separately from t e ot er wastes. T erefore t e user will ave to confer t e equipment t at as
reac ed t e end of its life, to t e suitable points of collection differentiated of t e electronic and electrical wastes, or to
give back it to t e retailer at t e moment of t e purc ase of one new equipment of equivalent type, in reason of one to
one.
T e suitable collection differentiated for t e recycling, t e treatment and t e environmentally compatible scrap of t e
waste equipment, contributes to avoid possible armful effects on t e environment and uman ealt and promotes t e
reuse and/or recycling of t e materials of w ic t e equipment is made.
T e illicit scrap of t e product from part of t e user involves t e application of t e administrative endorsements pre-
scribed by t e National Law

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1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM
T is new was ing mac ine is t e outcome of years of researc .
T e leading-edge design and t e quality of t e production processes used to manu-
facture t is product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service.
Its concept satisfies all current and future was ing requirements.
Its low water, power and deter ent consumption help protect the environment
and reduce runnin costs to a minimum.
Water and power consumption has been reduced in all pro rammes.
T ese results were ac ieved by means of a special washin system valid for all
programmes and all fabrics.
T e drum is fitted wit t ree external vanes t at keep t e water constantly circulating,
t ereby offering intensive and uniform was ing w ilst consuming less water.
T is ensures your laundry is was ed and treated wit utmost care.
The new washin system is so effective that normally dirty laundry can even be
cleaned without a pre-wash cycle.
Was ing times ave also been reduced.
Pre-was ing is only recommended for very dirty laundry.
Please read t e operating instructions wit care in order to take full advantage of all
t e features offered by t is was ing mac ine.
Warning!
Please read all the instructions contained in this manual in order to understand how
to operate this appliance correctly and safely.
This manual is divided into paragraphs which provide a step-by-step description of
all the functions of the appliance. The instructions are easy to understand and are
accompanied by detailed illustrations.
This manual provides a quic and easy reference for answering all your questions
concerning the use of your new washing machine.
Keep this manual near the machine for future consultation.
When selling or moving the appliance, ma e sure this manual remains with the
machine.

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2. SAFETY WARNINGS
Attention!
These warnin s are iven for safety reasons.
Please read them carefully before installin and usin the appliance.
T is manual forms an integral part of t e appliance and must t erefore be kept intact toget er wit t e
mac ine. Before using t e appliance, carefully read all t e instructions contained in t is manual. Instal-
lation must be performed by a qualified tec nician in compliance wit t e regulations in force. It as
been designed for domestic use and complies wit EEC Directives 72/23, 89/336 (including 92/31 and
93/68) currently in force. T e appliance is designed for t e following purpose: was ing linen or fabrics
declared by t eir manufacturers to be suitable for mac ine was ing by means of an appropriate sym-
bol. Any ot er use s all be considered improper. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
uses other than those described above.
T e name plate featuring t e tec nical data, serial number and markings is visibly positioned on t e
inner edge of t e door. This name plate must never be removed.
Do not leaving discarded packaging materials unsupervised wit in t e ome. Separate t e various
packaging materials and take t em to t e nearest sorted waste collection centre.
The electrical and plumbin work require to install the appliance may only be performed by
qualified technicians.
T e appliance must be provided wit an eart connection in accordance wit t e electrical safety regu-
lations in force. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for dama e to persons or property
resultin from failure to earth the appliance or from a defective earth connection.
If t e appliance is not connected to t e electrical power supply by means of a plug, it is necessary to
install an isolation switc wit a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm.
T e plug on t e power cord and t e corresponding socket must be of t e same type and must conform
to t e regulations in force. C eck t at t e voltage and frequency of t e electrical power supply matc
t e ratings on t e name plate. Avoid using adaptors or s unt connections. Never unplug t e appliance
by pulling t e power cord.
The machine is only disconnected from the electrical power supply if the plu has been re-
moved from the socket or if the eneral switch has been turned off. After installation, the plu
must remain accessible.
T e appliance must always be connected to t e water supply wit new oses (supplied wit t e appli-
ance). Old oses must never be reused.
Make sure t e appliance does not lie on t e power cord.
Before use, make sure t e tub assembly as been released (see instructions).
If t e tub assembly as not been released, it may damage t e appliance or adjacent furniture or appli-
ances during t e spin cycle.
T e was ing mac ine must never be used in ve icles, on s ips or planes, or in special environmental
conditions suc as explosive or corrosive (powder, vapour and gas) atmosp eres or near explosive
and/or corrosive liquids.
Do not install t e was ing mac ine in areas subject to frosting. Frozen pipes may burst under pres-
sure.
Make sure t at t e drain ose is securely attached to the basin and cannot move.
If it is not securely fitted, t e repulsive force of t e water may detac it from t e basin and cause flood-
in .
W en attac ing t e ose to t e basin, make sure the water drains away rapidly and does not fill
the basin up.
Do not overload t e appliance.
Never use detergents containing solvents or c emicals.
These may dama e the machine and form poisonous fumes.
They may also catch fire and explode.

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Do not was petrol-soaked garments in t e was ing mac ine. Make sure t ere are no inflammable
items (e.g.: lig ters, matc es, etc.) in pockets before was ing.
If volatile fluids ave been used to clean garments, make sure t at t e substances ave been removed
before loading t em in t e was ing mac ine.
Before loading garments for was ing, make sure t e pockets are empty, t e buttons securely fixed and
t e zips closed.
Do not was frayed or torn garments.
T e glass of t e door will eat up considerably w en was ing at elevated temperatures.
Make sure all the water has drained away before you open the door.
If water is present, only open t e door after draining it. If in doubt, read t e instructions manual.
The water in the machine is not drinkable!
Swallowing was ing mac ine detergents can cause lesions in your mout and t roat.
Before removing laundry from t e was ing mac ine, make sure the drum has stopped movin .
Always switc off t e appliance after use to avoid wasting electricity.
Leave t e door ajar between one was and t e next in order to keep t e gasket in good condition.
Prolon ed inactivity.
If t e mac ine is left inactive for a long period: disconnect t e mac ine from t e electricity and water
supplies and leave t e door ajar to prevent bad smells from forming.
In t e event of a fault, never attempt to repair the machine yourself. Disconnect t e appliance from
t e electrical power supply and s ut off t e water tap. T en call a qualified tec nician. Repairs may
only be performed by qualified technicians.
Repairs performed by unqualified people may be azardous for users.
Obsolete appliances must be rendered unusable: make sure that the door cannot be closed (to
prevent children from ettin trapped inside while playin and riskin their lives) and cut off
the power cord after unplu in it.
The appliance must then be taken to a sorted waste collection centre.
This appliance is intended for use by adults.
Do not allow c ildren to tamper wit t e controls or play wit t e was ing mac ine.
Do not allow children to approach the appliance while it is workin .
Keep children away from the appliance.
Small animals or c ildren may get inside t e was ing mac ine.
Always c eck t e inside of t e drum before use and do not allow children to play with the appli-
ance.
Packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, metal profiles, etc.) must not be left wit in reac of
c ildren.
Keep c ildren away from t e mac ine w en t e door or detergent tray is open; t e appliance may con-
tain residues of detergent w ic can cause irreversible damage to t e eyes, mout and t roat, as well
as possible deat by suffocation.
Important !
T is appliance is easy to use.
In order to obtain t e best results, owever, read t is manual wit care and follow all t e instructions
before starting.
T e manual gives instructions and useful advice on ow to install, use and service t e appliance cor-
rectly.
The manufacture declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting
from failure to observe t e above precautions, from tampering wit even just a single com-
ponent of t e appliance, or from t e use of unoriginal spare parts.

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For Great Britain only
Warnin : t is appliance must be eart ed.
Fuse replacement
If t e mains lead of t is appliance is fitted wit a
BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to c ange a fuse in
t is type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to
BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1. Remove t e fuse cover (A) and fuse (B)
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover
3. Refit bot into plug
Important:
T e fuse cover must be refitted w en c anging a
fuse and if t e fuse cover is lost t e plug must not
be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by t e colour
insert or t e colour embossed in words on t e
base of t e plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your
local electrical store.
If t e appliance is provided wit a plugless supply cord:
• It is necessary to install in t e fixed wiring an all-pole disconnection device aving a gap be-
tween contacts of at least 3,5mm. After installation t e disconnection device as to be easy to
reac .
• T e connection to t e mains must be carried out by a qualified tec nician in accordance to t e
sc eme s own below and t e regulations in force
L = brown
N = blue
= yellow-green
• In t e event of damage to t e supply cord, it as to be replaced by t e manufacturer or an au-
t orized tec nical service center in order to avoid any risk.

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3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important !
The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician accordin to current re ulations.
The washin machine is very heavy. Take care when liftin it.
3.1 UNPACKING
T e inside of t e mac ine comprises a moving assembly w ic is blocked for transport purposes by t e screws
(A) located at t e rear of t e was ing mac ine.
4. Release t e assembly by removing t ese screws wit a 13 mm wrenc .
5. Remove t e screws (A) and relative spacers (B) from t e back of t e was ing mac ine.
6. To prevent water from entering t e mac ine or people from touc ing live components wit t eir fingers, close
the four holes left open by the screws with the supplied plastic plu s (C).
Attention!
• Do not turn t e mac ine upside down and do not place it on its side.
• Keep all t e components used to block t e drum assembly as t ey will be needed if you decide to move t e
appliance in future.
3.2 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING
3. Place t e appliance in t e
c osen position.
4. Carefully level t e mac ine in
all directions using a spirit
level and adjusting t e eig t
of t e feet if necessary. After
adjusting t e mac ine, lock
t e feet wit t e relative lock
nuts.
T e water inlet and drain oses can be turned to t e rig t or left depending on installation requirements.
Attention!
• Carry out this operation carefully to prevent the washin machine from vibratin , eneratin noise or
movin durin operation.
• If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor, ensure that the openin s on its underside are not ob-
structed.
• Make sure t e was ing mac ine does not touc walls, furniture, etc., w ile it is working.
• T e appliance must not be installed be ind a lockable door, or sliding door, or a door wit inge on t e oppo-
site side to t e tumble dryer

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3.3 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
2. C eck t at inlet pressure lies between t e following values: 50-900kPa. For ig er
pressures, install a pressure reducer.
4. Connect t e cold water inlet ose (li ht blue ring nut) to t e cold water tap wit a ¾
gas t read, taking care to screw it firmly into place in order to prevent leaks. T e water
inlet ose must not be bent or crus ed and must not be replaced or cut.
5. If a hot water inlet is used, inlet water temperature must not exceed 60°C and t e
ose wit t e red ring nut must be connected to t e ot water tap.
Attention!
• If t e water pipe is new or as not been used for a long time, let a certain amount of water run before attac -
ing t e inlet ose. T is stops any deposits of sand and ot er impurities from clogging t e filters used by t e
mac ine to protect t e water inlet valves.
• T e new ose-set supplied wit t e appliance are to be used and t e old ose-set s ould not be reused.
3.4 DRAIN CONNECTION
3. Insert t e end of t e drain ose into a drain pipe aving an internal diameter of at least 4 cm and a eig t
ranging between 50 and 90 cm, or attac it (using t e relative curved plastic profile) to a basin or bat tub.
4. Always c eck t at t e end of t e drain ose is securely attac ed in order to prevent t e repulsive force of t e
water from moving it out of position.
Attention!
• Do not bend or obstruct t e ose as t is will reduce t e flow of water.
• Any extensions to t e drain ose must not exceed 1 metre, t ey must ave t e same internal diameter and
must not be obstructed in any way.
• In no case may t e end of t e drain ose be submerged in water.
3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Before fitting t e plug into t e socket, make sure t at:
4. Input voltage matc es t at indicated on t e name plate attac ed to t e inner edge of t e door.
5. T e contactor, pressure relief valves, power line and socket are capable of wit standing t e maximum
rated power input indicated on t e name plate.
6. T e socket is compatible wit t e plug supplied wit t e mac ine wit out t e need to fit multiple sockets,
adaptors or extension leads t at could cause over eating or burning.
If t e socket does not correspond to t e supplied plug, replace t e socket wit one of a suitable type.
Attention
• T e plug must be accessible after installation.
• The appliance must be earthed. Plug t e mac ine into a socket fitted wit an efficient eart connection.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for dama e to persons or property resultin from
failure to earth the appliance or from a defective earth connection. Correct electrical connec-
tions uarantee maximum safety.
• T is appliance complies wit EEC directive 89/336 of 3.5.89 (modified by EEC directive 92/31) relative to t e
elimination of radio interference.
• If t e power cord is damaged, only replace it wit an original spare part available from our service depart-
ment.
• Do not insert/remove the plu from the socket if your hands are wet.
• Remove the plu from the socket by rippin the plu and not the cord.

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4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
4.1 CONTROL PANEL
All t e commands and controls of t e appliance are assembled toget er on t e front panel.
Models without delayed
start option
Models with delayed
start option
Description of controls
A Open door button
B ON-OFF and pro ramme selection knob
C Time remainin s own on display LED
D Spin speed s own on display LED
E Heatin phase LED
F Display
G Select spin speed button
H Options buttons
I Options enabled LED's
L Start-Pause button
M Start-Pause button LED
N Delayed start time s own on display LED
Q Select delayed start button
R Select delayed start button LED

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A
Open door button
Press t e button to open the door. C apter 5 – Was ing in-
structions – explains ow t e door works and ow to use it.
B
ON-OFF and washin pro-
ramme selection knob
T is knob lets you:
• switc t e mac ine on and off by moving it in eit er
direction from t e OFF position (knob indicator verti-
cal)
• select washin temperatures wit in t e various fab-
ric sectors by turning it in bot directions
T e knob does not move w ile t e programme is running.
T e programme is electronically controlled by t e mac ine.
C
Time remainin shown on
display LED
T is LED indicates t at t e display is s owing t e total dura-
tion of t e selected programme before t e programme starts,
and t e time remaining w ile t e programme is running.
D
Spin speed shown on dis-
play LED
T is LED indicates t at t e display is s owing t e maximum
spin speed for t e selected programme. It stays on w ile spin
speed is being selected wit t e relative button.
E
Heatin phase LED
During t e eating cycle, t is LED indicates t at t e pro-
gramme is in t e was ing water eating p ase.
F
Display
T e display s ows t e following information:
7. time remainin for t e selected programme, given
in ours/minutes.T e stated value is an estimate based on t e
mac ine's normal ope
rating parameters (size of load, incoming
water temperature, etc.). T e program time may t erefore be a
few minutes longer or s orter t an stated ere.
8. delayed start (for models featuring t is option).
Given in ours/minutes. W en t e time remaining before
t e
programme starts is less t an 60 minutes, t is information is
given in minutes/seconds.
9. spin speed
10. cycle pause - flas ing STOP
11. end of cycle - END
12. error codes
To find out w ic of t e first 3 pieces of information are
s own on t e display, c eck w ic
of t e LED's, C, D, or N (t e
latter for models featuring t e delayed start option) is lit.
G
Select spin speed button or
stop with tub full
Press t e button repeatedly to select t e required spin
speed. T e following spin speeds are available:
• 0000: spin disabled and stop wit tub full. T e ma-
c ine does not perform t e final spin and ends t e
was ing programme wit water in t e tub. To drain
t e water, see t e explanations s own in paragrap
5.14
• from 600 rpm to the maximum speed indicated for
the model: for cotton and coloured programmes,
speed increases by 100 rpm starting from 600 rpm
up to t e maximum speed indicated for t e model
• from 600 to 900 rpm: for synthetics, delicates and
woollens programmes, speed increases by 100 rpm
starting from 600 rpm up to 900 rpm.

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H
Options buttons
T e options t at may be available on t e was ing mac ine
are s own below.
Quick wash Button
T is button reduces t e overall duration of t e was ing cycle. T is
option is used to was small loads or less dirty was ing in less time.
T e bleac stage is skipped w en t e Quick Was button is
pressed (for models wit bleac function).
Increase water button
T is was ing mac ine is programmed to use a certain quantity of
water and consume a certain amount of power considered to be suf-
ficient for a normal was ing cycle.
Only press this button for specific requirements, e.g.: for very
delicate fabrics (curtains or wool).
T e water level for was ing and rinsing rises and power consump-
tion for heatin increases.
Easy-iron button
T is option reduces creasing on garments at t e end of t e pro-
gramme. T e mac ine performs a more delicate spin cycle and
moves t e garments at t e end of t e programme. Spin speed for
all programmes is 600 rpm.
Economy cycle button
- e
Press t is button for cottons programmes, the machine will per-
form an extended wash at 35°C (biolo ical step) thereby offer-
in ood washin performance combined with power savin .
The machine then continues the cycle at the selected tempera-
ture.
.B.:
Press t e economy cycle button to obtain a maximum was ing
temperature of 60° C and elimination of t e pre-was cycle.
Extra Rinse button
In areas wit soft water or to improve rinsing, press t is button (op-
tional for intensive programmes) to enable t e extra rinse function
(about 20% more water).
Delicates button
Press t is button to reduce movement of t e drum and, conse-
quently, of t e was ing. Suitable for particularly delicate garments
(s irts, silk, curtains, etc.)
Half load button
1/2
If t e mac ine is used wit a smaller amount of was ing t an t at
indicated in t e “Programme C art”, press t is button to save water,
detergent and electricity.
T is option s ould not be used for synt etics or woollens.
The recommended doses of deter ents should be reduced in
proportion to the load.
I
Options enabled LED's
T ese LED's lig t up w en t e relative option button is
pressed and indicate t at t e option as been selected. T ey
remain on until t e mac ine switc es off or a different selec-
tion is made.
L
“Start/Pause” button
Press t is button to start t e selected was ing programme.
During was ing, press t e “Start/Pause” button for about 3
seconds to pause t e was ing cycle. During t e pause, t e
“Time remaining” Led flas es and STOP appears on t e dis-
play. To resume t e was ing cycle from w ere it left off, sim-
ply press t e “Start/Pause” button again.

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M
Start-Pause button LED
T is LED lig ts up w en t e was ing cycle starts (Start-
Pause button pressed) and remains on until t e end of t e
programme.
N Select delayed start but-
ton*
Press t is button repeatedly to select after ow many ours
you want t e selected was ing/drying programme to start.
T e default value is 0 ours 0 minutes and eac time t e but-
ton is pressed it increases by 60’ up to 12 and by 120’ for
t e following 12 ours, up to 24 ours.
O
Select delayed start button
LED*
T e LED lig ts up w ile t e delayed start time is being se-
lected and remains on until t e programme starts.
P
Delayed start time s own on
display LED*
T is LED indicates t at t e display is s owing t e selected
delayed start time.
* Only for models featuring t e delayed start option
4.2 DETERGENT TRAY
T is is located to t e left of t e control panel. Pull it out to
open.
T e tray comprises four compartments w ic are marked as
follows
“1”: pre-was detergent
“2”: main was detergent
“” or “3”: fabric softener, starc , etc. (treatment products).
Compartment “4” is used for bleac . If t ere is a cover marked
, t is means t at bleac cannot be used wit t is model of
mac ine. If bleac can be used wit t e mac ine, t ere is no
cover.

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5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING
3. Separate t e was ing according to t e type and colourfastness of t e fabrics.
4. Was w ites and coloureds separately. Was new coloured garments separately for t e first time. A label is
normally applied to garments giving information on ow to clean t em. A brief description of t ese labels is
s own below.
WASHING BLEACHING
Mac ine was at max. 90°C
Mac ine was at max. 60°C
Bleac ing allowed
Do not bleac
IRONING
Mac ine was at max. 40°C
Mac ine was at max. 30°C
Hot iron Warm iron Cool iron
Do not iron
DRY CLEANING
Mac ine was , delicate cycle
at max. 60°C
Mac ine was , delicate cycle
at max. 40°C
Mac ine was , delicate cycle
at max. 30°C
Any solvent
Any solvent e-
xcept tric loroe-
t ylene
Petroleum
solvent and
R113
Do not dry clean
DRYING
Hand was
Do not was
Hig tem-
perature
Less t an 60°C
Do not tumble dry
Attention!
• Do not was un emmed or torn garments as t ey may fray.
• Foreign bodies may damage garments or mac ine components. T erefore, empty all pockets and turn t em
inside out, remove rollers from curtains or put t em in a string bag.
• Put very small articles (belts, andkerc iefs, socks, bras wit stiffeners, etc.) into a w ite canvas bag. Close
pus buttons and zips and sew on dangling buttons.
• Modern detergents and correct was ing temperatures are generally sufficient to remove stains from fabrics.
However, some stubborn stains, suc as grass, fruit, egg, blood, rust and biro, s ould be pre-treated before
was ing. Dependin on the type of fabric, many stain removers can be found in the shops. Stains
should always be cleaned or diluted immediately as the older they et, the more difficult they are to
remove.
• Garments may be dama ed if fabric care symbols are not observed.
Wool – Only pure wool, identified by or wit t e label <<s rink-proof mac ine was able and dryable>> can
be mac ine was ed wit t e specific programme, ot er types of wool s ould be and-was ed or dry-cleaned.
5.2 OPENING THE DOOR
T e mac ine is fitted wit a safety device t at prevents t e door from opening w ile it is working.
3. Before openin the door, wait 1 or 2 minutes after the pro ramme ends (“End” LED on) to allow t e
safety device to disengage.
4. Make sure there is no water in the tub and that the drum is not movin . Open t e door by pressing t e
“Open door” button on t e front panel and pulling it open.
Attention!
• If t e was ing programme is interrupted, you will ave to wait from 3 to 15 minutes, depending on t e tem-
perature of t e water, before t e door opens.
Attention!
The water may still be boilin if the washin cycle was performed at hi h temperatures.
If there is still water inside the drum, do not open the door!

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5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING
W ere possible, save electricity by washin full loads divided by type of fabric. Introduce loose was ing and
alternate large items wit small ones. For t e first few times, weig t e loads of was ing and t en rely on your
judgement. Average weig ts of common garments are s own below:
5.4 LOADING THE WASHING
5. Open t e door and load t e was ing taking care to distribute it uniformly, loosely and not packed into t e
drum; alternate large items wit small ones if possible.
6. T e was ing mac ine described in t is manual can be loaded with up to 5k of was ing. Heavier loads
will lead to unsatisfactory was ing results and may cause t e mac ine to work incorrectly.
7. To save ener y, wash full loads divided by type of fabric, according to t e quantities indicated in t e
“Programmes c art” supplied wit t is manual.
8. Close t e door by pressing it against t e body of t e appliance until you ear a click. Make sure no gar-
ments ave got caug t between t e door and t e rubber gasket.
Attention!
• If t e door is not closed properly, a safety device prevents t e was ing mac ine from working.
• Do not use more than the recommended amount of deter ent: too much may deteriorate washin re-
sults.
5.5 ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
Follow t e instructions s own in t e “Programme C art” provided to-
get er wit t e manual and add detergent and any additives to t e
relative compartment before starting t e programme.
Pour t e pre-was powder detergent into t e compartment marked
“1”.
Pour main was detergent into compartment “2”. Mac ine accessories
include a red insert “A” t at can be placed inside compartment “2” to
allow liquid detergent to be used. T e additives are automatically in-
troduced into t e tub during final rinsing.
Pour liquid additives suc as starc and fabric softener into “3”,
marked wit .
If bleac can be used wit t e mac ine (no cover marked wit ) add bleac to compartment “4” if you wis .
The level of the liquids must not exceed the maximum limit, ot erwise t e trays will be emptied too soon.
Before pouring t ick additives into t e tray, dilute t em wit a little water to prevent t em from obstructing t e trap.
Only use foam-controlled detergent suitable for use in was ing mac ines.
Determine the quantity of deter ent accordin to the hardness of the water, and the type, quantity and
dirtiness of the washin .
T is will allow you to obtain t e required effect using as little detergent as possible.
Detergent packs indicate t e quantities to use according to 4 levels of ardness and for normally dirty loads of 4-5
kg.
Ask your local water board to tell you ow ard your water is.
Water hardness
Hardness level French degree fH German degree dH
Soft Up to 15° Up to 8°
Moderately ard 15° - 25° 8° - 14°
Hard 25° - 40° 14° - 22°
Very ard Over 40° Over 22°

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5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS
Normally dirty washin
3. C oose a programme wit out prewas .
4. Pour t e total quantity of detergent indicated on t e packs into compartment “2” of t e detergent tray.
Very dirty washin
3. C oose a programme wit prewas .
4. Add ¼ of t e recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of t e detergent tray and ¾ of t e de-
tergent into compartment “2”.
Attention!
• If t ere are no dosage indications for delicate synt etics, add from ½ to 2/3 of t e recommended quantity for
resistant cottons.
• For t e wool programme, only use neutral detergents for woollens.
• Base your doses according to t e detergent manufacturer's recommendations.
5.7 DOSING LIQUID DETERGENTS
3. Pour t e recommended dose into t e batc er supplied wit t e liquid detergent and place it inside t e drum;
ot erwise, pour it into compartment “2” of t e detergent tray after fitting t e relative red insert “A” (see para-
grap 5.5).
4. T e scale on t e red insert will elp you to use t e rig t quantity of liquid detergent.
Attention!
• Liquid detergents can be used according to t e manufacturer's recommended dose only for the main wash-
in cycle, that is, in all pro rammes without prewash.
• W en compartment “2” is used for powder detergent, t e red insert “A” must be removed.
5.8 SCALE-REMOVERS
Scale-removers can be introduced into compartments “1” and “2” according to t e manufacturer's indications.
First, add t e detergent and t en t e scale-remover.
5.9 SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE AND SELECTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME
To switc on t e mac ine and select programmes, proceed as follows:
3. Turn t e programme knob in eit er direction.
4. Select t e was ing temperature, wit in t e sectors marked on t e front panel by t e following words:
• Cotton, coloureds
• Wool
• Synthetics, delicates
T e was ing mac ine as t e following basic washin pro rammes w ic , by adjusting t e temperature
and using t e various button functions, allow a wide range of programmes to be set for all requirements.
Intensive washin pro ramme
for resistant cotton, coloured or emp fabrics.
Delicate washin pro rammes
for delicate artificial synt etic fibres, blends or linen fabrics.
T ey prevent t e formation of creases t at are difficult to remove
during ironing.
Wool pro ramme
only for garments marked “pure wool” was able, treated, s rink
proof. Ot er types of wool s ould be and was ed or dry-cleaned.
To select pro rammes accordin to the type of fabric, consult the “Pro ramme chart” supplied to-
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Display information
W en t e mac ine is switc ed on, t e display visualises
t e duration ( ours/minutes) and maximum spin speed
envisaged for t e programme. T ese two parameters are
displayed alternatively for 3 seconds eac , toget er wit
t eir relative LED's, until t e selected programme starts.
Attention!
• T e following partial was ing programmes can be set
using t e programmes knob:
-Rinse wit additive
-Drain and spin
-Fabric softener
T ese partial programmes are inside t e Cotton, Synt etics and Wool sectors, except for t e drain and spin
programme (Drain
) .
• If t e indicated temperature s ows 0°, t is means t at t e programme performs a cold was cycle. T e same
cold was is also performed by t e Hand wash programme in t e Wool sector.
• T e fabric treatment labels s ow w ic was ing temperature must be set.
• If various arments in the same load require different washin temperatures, choose the lowest wash-
in temperature of all.
• If t e laundry is only slig tly dirty and does not need t e bleac ing effect of ig temperatures, a lower tem-
perature can be chosen to save power. In spite of t e low temperature and consequent saving of electric-
ity, an automatic time control keeps t e duration of t e main was ing unvaried compared wit t at of a ig
temperature programme. It is t erefore possible to successfully was normally dirty laundry at lower wash-
in temperatures t an t e maximum temperatures s own on t e fabric care labels.
5.10 MODIFYING STARTING PARAMETERS
5.10.1 SPIN SPEED
Press t e select spin speed button ( ), t e relative LED lig ts up and t e display visualises t e maximum speed
envisaged for t e selected was ing programme.
Press t e button repeatedly. Speed decreases by 100 rpm every time until t e spin cycle reac es 0 rpm and is
disabled.
5.10.2 OPTIONS
Use t e options buttons (indicated in c apter 4 – Description of controls, letter H) to enable mac ine options. A
selected option is ig lig ted by t e option LED located above t e button in question.
5.10.3 DELAYED START (O LY FOR MODELS FEATURI G THIS FU CTIO )
Press t e delayed start button ( ). T e relative LED located above t e button lig ts up.
T e display visualises t e time remaining ( ours/minutes) before t e selected was ing
programme starts: t e display initially s ows 0 ours 0 minutes for all programmes.
Press t e button repeatedly. T e Start delay increases by 30 minutes eac time it is
pressed for t e first 12 ours. After t at it increases to 60 minutes up to 24 ours.
3 seconds 3 seconds
W ile selecting t e delayed start time,
you can reset t e timer by pressing t e
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5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME
3. Before starting t e selected programme, carefully close t e door, open t e water tap and add t e deter-
gent and additive
4. Press t e “Start-Pause” button. T e LED located above t e Start-Pause button remains lit t roug out t e
cycle.
After starting, t e display s ows t e time remaining until t e end of t e programme. T e LED remains on
t roug out t e cycle.
If delayed starting as been set (only for models featuring t is option), t e display visualises t e time remain-
ing before t e cycle starts. W en delayed starting is set, t e relative LED flas es on and off.
5.12 INTERRUPTING OR CHANGING THE WASHING PROGRAMME
T e was ing programme may be interrupted at any time w ile it is running:
4. press “Start/Pause” for approximately 3 seconds: t e display alternates between STOP (for 1 second)
and t ree orizontal lines (for 1 second) and t e Start/Pause LED flas es.
T e programme can also be stopped by turning t e programme/temperature selection knob w ile t e cy-
cle is running.
5. If you wis to c ange t e was ing programme, simply select t e new programme by turning t e pro-
gramme knob wit out pausing t e mac ine first. T e new was ing cycle will be performed starting from
t e beginning. If t e tub is already full of water, t e new programme will omit t e filling p ase.
6. To resume t e cycle, press Start-Pause again.
5.13 HEATING PHASE
During t e water eating p ase of t e was ing cycle , t e eating p ase LED ( ) lig ts up. T is lets you
know w en t e was ing mac ine is consuming most power.
5.14 END OF PROGRAMME
T e was ing programmes are automatically completed, t e display s ows END and t e
“Time remaining” LED lig ts up.
5. Turn the pro rammes knob to OFF to switch off the machine.
6. Open t e door.
7. Remove t e was ing from t e drum.
8. Leave t e door ajar in order to allow t e inside of t e was ing mac ine to dry.
9. Turn off the water tap.
Example
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If t e no-spin option was selected during t e initial spin speed set up p ase and t e mac ine stops wit t e tub full
(spin speed 0), STOP appears on t e display at t e end of t e was ing programme, alternating wit 0000 (spin
speed 0) and t e spin LED lig ts up.
To continue draining and spinning, press t e spin select button twice. T e mac ine resumes t e cycle by draining
t e water and spinning.
To select spin speed, press t e button until t e required speed is displayed. If you wis to drain t e water in t e
tub wit out spinning, press t e spin select button until 0000 appears on t e display.
T is indicates t at t e mac ine will drain t e water wit out spinning.
5.15 END OF PROGRAMME BEEPER
W en a was ing cycle finis es, t e message END appears on t e display and a beepers sounds twice. To disable
t is signal, press t e second and t ird button from t e left simultaneously. T e message OFF immediately ap-
pears on t e display to indicate t at t e beeper as been disabled.
To enable t e end of programme beeper, repeat t e operation. T is time, t e message ON will appear on t e dis-
play.
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6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Important – Before cleanin or servicin the machine, remove the plu from the socket.
6.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING
• Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new.
• Clean t e outer surfaces wit soap and water and t en dry t oroug ly wit a soft clot .
• Clean parts in plastic wit a damp clot .
• Do not scratc wit s arp objects and do not use solvents or abrasive products as t ese will damage t e
surface.
• For reasons of safety, never spray water onto the appliance.
6.2 CLEANING THE DRUM
• Remove any rust stains from t e drum wit a special cleaner for stainless steel or, for particularly stub-
born stains, wit extra fine abrasive paper.
• To remove scale from t e was ing mac ine, only use branded scale removers wit anti-corrosion agents
for was ing mac ines.
• Follow t e manufacturer's instructions and recommended quantities to t e letter.
• After removin scale or rust from the drum, perform a few rinse cycles to eliminate acid residues
as these may dama e the machine. Never use deter ents containin solvents. These may form
vapours that may catch fire and explode.
6.3 CLEANING THE DOOR GASKET
Periodically c eck t at no clips, buttons, nails or needles ave got caug t in t e folds of t e door gasket.
6.4 CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP
Only clean t e drain pump if it is obstructed by buttons, airpins and t e like and t e water cannot drain.
In t is case, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the plu from the socket to disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply.
Fit a small screwdriver into t e slots in t e front of
t e base plate, t en gently prise t e screwdriver
up in order to release t e upper part of t e base
plate.
Incline t e base plate forwards a little and pull up
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4. Pull out t e drain ose “A”.
Attention: if t e ose is ot it means t e water is ot or boiling. Place a
tray on t e floor and remove t e plug “B” to drain t e water.
Depending on t e quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty t e
tray several times.
W en no more water comes out, pus t e ose back in and screw
back t e plug “B”.
6. Unscrew t e cover of t e pump “D” by turning it anti-clockwise.
Clean t e pump body and remove any foreign bodies.
C eck t e inside “E” and make sure t e impeller turns freely. If t ere are
any foreign bodies, remove t em.
7. Screw t e pump cover back on.
Fix t e drain ose by snapping t e plug into place «C».
Depending on t e model, put back t e cover as follows:
MODEL A – Insert t e lower part of t e cover first. T en secure it by turning t e plastic buttons a quarter
turn clockwise.
T e slots in t e buttons must be orizontal.
MODEL B – Insert t e lower part of t e cover first and t en pus it towards t e base plate until it clicks
into place.
6.5 CLEANING THE DETERGENT TRAY
Keep t e detergent tray free from scale.
To simplify t is operation, completely remove t e detergent tray (pull it out
as far as it will go, lift it slig tly and t en pull fairly vigorously).
Remove t e traps «B» (t ere are two traps if t e mac ine is not fitted wit a
cover for t e bleac compartment) and clean wit ot water.
Put back t e traps and remove any residues of detergent before putting t e
tray back.
6.6 CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER
T e mac ine is fitted wit a filter for protecting t e water inlet valves.
T e filter is fitted t e gas t read of t e inlet ose connected to t e tap
Clean t e filter if no water or insufficient quantities of water enter t e was ing mac ine.
To do t is, proceed as follows:
• Remove the plu from the socket to disconnect the machine from the
electrical power supply.
• Turn off t e water tap.
• Unscrew t e inlet ose from t e tap.
• Remove t e filter from t e inlet ose gas t read.
• Clean t e filter wit water and a brus .
• W en screwing t e inlet ose back on to t e tap, make sure t e filter is correctly positioned.