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This new washing machine is the outcome of years of research.
The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manu-
facture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service.
Its concept satisfies all current and future washing requirements.
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The drum is fitted with three external vanes that keep the water constantly circulating,
thereby offering intensive and uniform washing whilst consuming less water.
This ensures your laundry is washed and treated with utmost care.
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Washing times have also been reduced.
Pre-washing is only recommended for very dirty laundry.
Please read the operating instructions with care in order to take full advantage of all
the features offered by this washing machine.
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This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the
machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Instal-
lation PXVWEHSHUIRUPHG by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force. It has
been designed for domestic use and complies with EEC Directives 72/23, 89/336 (including 92/31 and
93/68) currently in force. The appliance is designed for the following purpose: washing linen or fabrics
declared by their manufacturers to be suitable for machine washing by means of an appropriate sym-
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Do not leaving discarded packaging materials unsupervised within the home. Separate the various
packaging materials and take them to the nearest sorted waste collection centre.
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If the appliance is not connected to the electrical power supply by means of a plug, it is necessary to
install an isolation switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm.
The plug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform
to the regulations in force. Check that the voltage and frequency of the electrical power supply match
the ratings on the name plate. Avoid using adaptors or shunt connections. Never unplug the appliance
by pulling the power cord.
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ance). Old hoses must never be reused.
Make sure the appliance does not lie on the power cord.
Before use, make sure the tub assembly has been released (see instructions).
If the tub assembly has not been released, it may damage the appliance or adjacent furniture or appli-
ances during the spin cycle.
The washing machine must never be used in vehicles, on ships or planes, or in special environmental
conditions such as explosive or corrosive (powder, vapour and gas) atmospheres or near explosive
and/or corrosive liquids.
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items (e.g.: lighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing.
If volatile fluids have been used to clean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed
before loading them in the washing machine.
Before loading garments for washing, make sure the pockets are empty, the buttons securely fixed and
the zips closed.
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The glass of the door will heat up considerably when washing at elevated temperatures.
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tain residues of detergent which can cause irreversible damage to the eyes, mouth and throat, as well
as possible death by suffocation.
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This appliance is easy to use.
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before starting.
The manual gives instructions and useful advice on how to install, use and service the appliance cor-
rectly.
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rated power input indicated on the name plate.
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power input indicated on the name plate.
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structions – explains how the door works and how to use it.
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•switch the machine on and off by moving it in either
direction from the 2)) position (knob indicator verti-
cal)
•select ZDVKLQJWHPSHUDWXUHV within the various fab-
ric VHFWRUV by turning it in both directions
The knob does not move while the programme is running.
The programme is electronically controlled by the machine.
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This LED indicates that the display is showing the total dura-
tion of the selected programme before the programme starts,
and the time remaining while the programme is running.
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This LED indicates that the display is showing the maximum
spin speed for the selected programme. It stays on while spin
speed is being selected with the relative button.
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During the heating cycle, this LED indicates that the pro-
gramme is in the washing water heating phase.
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The display shows the following information:
1. WLPH UHPDLQLQJ for the selected programme, given
in hours/minutes. The stated value is an estimate
based on the machine's normal operating parame-
ters (size of load, incoming water temperature, etc.).
The program time may therefore be a few minutes
longer or shorter than stated here.
2. GHOD\HG VWDUW (for models featuring this option).
Given in hours/minutes. When the time remaining
before the programme starts is less than 60 minutes,
this information is given in minutes/seconds.
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4. F\FOHSDXVH - flashing STOP
5. HQGRIF\FOH - END
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To find out which of the first 3 pieces of information are
shown on the display, check which of the LED's, C, D, or N
(the latter for models featuring the delayed start option) is lit.
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Press the button repeatedly to select the required spin
speed. The following spin speeds are available:
• spin disabled and stop with tub full. The ma-
chine does not perform the final spin and ends the
washing programme with water in the tub. To drain
the water, see the explanations shown in paragraph
5.14
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speed increases by 100 rpm starting from 600 rpm
up to the maximum speed indicated for the model
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starting from 600 rpm up to 900 rpm.
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are shown below.
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This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This
option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time.
The bleach stage is skipped when the Quick Wash button is
pressed (for models with bleach function).
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This washing machine is programmed to use a certain quantity of
water and consume a certain amount of power considered to be suf-
ficient for a normal washing cycle.
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This option reduces creasing on garments at the end of the pro-
gramme. The machine performs a more delicate spin cycle and
moves the garments at the end of the programme. Spin speed for
all programmes is 600 rpm.
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Press the HFRQRP\ F\FOH button to obtain a maximum washing
temperature of 60°C and the elimination of the pre wash cycle.
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In areas with soft water or to improve rinsing, press this button (op-
tional for intensive programmes) to enable the extra rinse function
(about 20% more water).
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Press this button to reduce movement of the drum and, conse-
quently, of the washing. Suitable for particularly delicate garments
(shirts, silk, curtains, etc.)
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1/2 If the machine is used with a smaller amount of washing than that
indicated in the “Programme Chart”, press this button to save water,
detergent and electricity.
This option should not be used for synthetics or woollens.
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pressed and indicate that the option has been selected. They
remain on until the machine switches off or a different selec-
tion is made.
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Press this button to start the selected washing programme.
During washing, press the “Start/Pause” button for about 3
seconds to pause the washing cycle. During the pause, the
“Time remaining” Led flashes and STOP appears on the dis-
play. To resume the washing cycle from where it left off, sim-
ply press the “Start/Pause” button again.