Zanussi ZKI 525 User manual

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Content
Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Detergent dispenser drawer - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10
Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12
Washing hints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13
Drying hints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15
Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16
Operating sequence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17
Time drying - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -21
Care and cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -22
What to do if... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Technical data- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Consumption values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Installation instruction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Environmental concerns - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Thank you for selecting our appliance
We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our
brand again when purchasing household appliances.
Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference
document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions and make
sure that they remain with the appliance if it
is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
●During high temperature washing and drying
programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
●Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
●Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails,
screws, stones or any other hard, sharp
material can cause extensive damage and
must not be placed into the machine.
●Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric
can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
●Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to
slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
●Do not use your washer-dryer to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
●Always unplug the appliance and turn off the
water supply after use, clean and
maintenance.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.Always
insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
●When unpacking the appliance, check that it
is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and
contact the Service Centre.
●All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is
not adhered to. See relevant section in the
user manual.
●After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable.
●If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
●Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
●If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the «dangers of
freezing» chapter.
●Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
●Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
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Use
●This appliance is designed for domestic use.
It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
●Only wash and dry fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed and dried.
Follow the instructions on each garment
label.
●Do not overload the appliance. See the
relevant section in the user manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all pockets are
empty and buttons and zips are fastened.
Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and
treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired bras must
NOT be machine washed.
●Garments which have been in contact with
volatile petroleum products should not be
machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
●As some duvets and eiderdowns should be
washed/dried in large commercial machines
because of their bulk, please check with the
manufacturer of the item before washing in a
domestic machine.
●The users should always check that they
have not left their gas lighters (disposable or
otherwise) in their clothing.
●Never dry items that have had contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These
are of a volatile nature and could cause an
explosion.
●Only tumble dry items which have been
washed in water or require airing.
●Plastic detergent dispensers should not
remain in the drum during the drying cycle,
as the plastic used is not designed to
withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-
through-to-dry you should use the
conventional detergent dispenser drawer.
●Never pull the power supply cable to remove
the plug from the socket; always take hold of
the plug itself.
●Never use the washer-dryer if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that the
inside of the washer-dryer is accessible.
Child safety
●This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
●Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
●The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -
danger of suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
●Make sure that children or pets do not climb
into the drum. To prevent children and pets
becoming trapped inside, this the machine
incorporates special feature.
To disable this device
and restore the
possibility of closing the
door, rotate the button
anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
To activate this device,
rotate the button
(without pressing it)
inside the door
clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
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Description of the appliance
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
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5
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Control panel
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Information
The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different
buttons, the pilot light(s) and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers which are
explained in the table below.
Symbols:
= Cotton, = Cold wash, = Prewash, = Synthetics, = Delicates, = Jeans,
= Handwash, = Drying, = Rinses, = Drain, = Spin, = Rinse Hold, =
Options, = Economy, = Super Quick, = Extra rinse, = Time Drying, = Easy iron,
= Door, = Start/Pause, = Delay Start, = Child Safety Lock
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Programme selector dial and
On/Off switch
●The programme selector dial allows to select a
programme and/or to switch the machine on/off «O». It
can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Spin reduction button and
Rinse Hold option
●Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if
you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing machine or to
select «Rinse Hold» option.
●The relevant light will light up.
Option button
Economy
Super Quick
●By means of this button, you can select only one of the
following options: ECONOMY or SUPER QUICK.
●The relevant light will light up.
Extra Rinse button ●By pressing this button, the machine performs some
additional rinses. The corresponding pilot light illuminates.
Start/Pause button
●This button allows to start the selected programme; the
corresponding green pilot light stops flashing.
●This button interrupts also a programme which is running,
the corresponding green pilot light starts to flash.
Door pilot light ●This light illuminates when the appliance is working (after having pressed button 8) and indicates that the door is
locked.
1
Display
●The display shows the following information: duration of
the selected programme, delayed start, incorrect option
selection, child safety lock, alarm codes and end of
programme.
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2
Drying Time button ●By depressing this button you can select a timed programme for cotton or synthetics, the relevant phase
light illuminates.
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3
4
8
9
Delay button
●By pressing this button, the wash programme can be
delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then
by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours. The delay value
appears on the display.
10
Easy Iron button ●Selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.
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Rinse hold
By selecting this option the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics
from creasing. When the programme has
finished, the door is locked to indicate that the
water must be empty out. To empty out the
water, please read the chapter «At the end of
the programme».
Economy
Only for cottons and synthetics items lightly or
normally soiled at a temperature of 40°C or
higher. The washing time will be prolonged and
the washing temperature will be reduced.
Super Quick
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry
which needs only freshening up.
We recommend you to reduce the fabrics
loading.
Extra Rinse
The machine performs some additional rinses
during the washing cycle. This option is
recommended for people who are allergic to
detergents, and in areas where the water is
very soft.
Time drying
By pressing this button you can select a timed
programme for cotton or synthetics. The
relevant light illuminates.
For Cottons you can select a drying time from
10 minutes to 250 minutes (4.10). For
Synthetics you can select a drying time from
10 minutes to 130 minutes (2.10).
Easy Iron
Selecting this option the laundry is gently
washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this
way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine
will perform some additional rinses depending
on the fabrics.
Door pilot light
After having pressed the button 8, this light
illuminates and stays on.
This light indicates when the door can be
opened:
●light on: the door is locked and cannot be
opened.
●light off: the door can be opened.
Functions
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Display
The display (7)shows the following information:
After selecting a programme the duration of
the selected programme appears on the dis-
play in hours and minutes.
During the programme, the time remaining is
updated every minute.
After having pressed button 8and started the
cycle, the light 9lights up (and stays on).
The Delayed start appears on the display for a
few seconds, then the duration of the
previously selected programme is displayed.
The delay time value decreases by one unit
every hour and then, when 1 hour remain,
every minute.
The incorrect option selection is indicated by
the message Err displayed for few seconds
and by flashing of the light button 8.
2.00
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, (see paragraph
“What to do if”)
The End of programme is indicated by a flas-
hing zero «0». The light 9goes off and the
door can be opened.
«Stand by»
If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished, the
backlight of the display switches off and the
energy saving system will be enabled.
Only the button 8pilot light is blinking to
indicate that the appliance has to be switched
off.
By pressing any button the appliance will come
out from the energy saving status and you
could set another washing programme or swich
off the appliance.
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JEANS
40°
Special programme for
jeans or dark colours
cotton items
Spin Red. / Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron
Main wash
Rinses, long spin - 1200
rpm
Max load: 3 Kg
HANDWASH
40° - 30° - COLD
Special programme for
hand washed fabrics.
Note:
Asingle or bulky item
may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesn’t
perform the final spin
phase, add more items,
redistribute the load
manually and then select
the spinning programme.
Spin Red. / Rinse Hold Main wash, rinses,
Short spin - 900 rpm
Max load: 2 Kg
Programme table
SYNTHETICS
60° - 40° - 30° -
Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin Red. / Rinse Hold,
Super Quick(**),
Economy(*), Easy Iron,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses, short spin - 900
rpm
Max load: 3 Kg
Load reduced: 1,5 Kg
DELICATES
40° - 30° - COLD Delicate items Spin Red. / Rinse Hold,
Super Quick(**), Extra
Rinse
Main wash, rinses, short
spin - 700 rpm
Max load: 3 Kg
Load reduced: 1,5 Kg
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
COTTON
90° - 60° - 40° -
30° - Cold
White and coloured
cotton (normally soiled
cotton items)
Spin Red. / Rinse Hold,
Super Quick(**),
Economy(*), Easy Iron,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses, long spin at the
max speed - 1200 rpm
Max load: 6 Kg
Load reduced: 3 Kg
COTTON +
PREWASH
90° - 60° - 40°
White and coloured
cotton (heavily soiled
items)
Spin Red. / Rinse Hold,
Economy(*), Easy Iron,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses, long spin at the
max speed - 1200 rpm
Max load: 6 Kg
(*)This option is not active at a temperature lower than 40°C.
(**)If you select the «SUPER QUICK» option by pressing button 3, we recommend you to
reduce the maximum load as indicated in the table above. Full loading is possible however
with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
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Programme table - Special programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
RINSES Separate rinses cycle with softener, if needed, for
hand washed cotton items Spin Red./ Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Extra Rinse
Rinses, long spin at the
max speed - 1200 rpm
Max load: 6 Kg
DRAIN
For emptying out the
water in programmes
which stop with water in
the tub Draining of water
SPIN
Long spin at max speed
for handwashed cotton
items or for emptying out
the water in the tub
Drain and long spin at
the max speed - 1200
rpm
Max load: 6 Kg
O
Cancelling /
Switching off
the machine
To interrupt a running programme, to cancel an
incorrect option selection or to switch the machine
off.
Spin Red.
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Programme information
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the
«Rinse hold» option. Turn first the programme selector dial to «O»,
then select programme DRAIN and depress the button 8.
SPIN
Separate spin for cotton items washed by hand or at the end of a
programme which stops with water left in the tub («Rinse hold»
option).
According to the type of fabric, it is possible to choose a different
speed by pressing the relevant button from one proposed by the
machine.
JEANS With this programme it is possible to wash free time items as pants,
shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials.
Some extra rinses will be carried out by the machine.
DRAIN
RINSES
With this separate programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum
speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button 2.
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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in
the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts
or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks
or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly
packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more
than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
90° or 95° for normally soiled white cottons
and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...)
50°/60°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and for
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
cold - 30°-40°
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new wool,
machine washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe 100 gnapkin 700 gquilt cover 500 gsheet 200 gpillow case 250 gtablecloth 200 gtowelling towel 100 gtea cloth 200 gnight dress 100 gladies’ briefs 600 gman’s work shirt 200 gman’s shirt 500 gman’s pyjamas 100 gblouse 100 gmen’s underpants
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Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to
treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a
special detergent then rub in the soap and
water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine,
lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the
stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the
cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then
treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove
any residual marks from white fabrics with
bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse
and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the
fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics
with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the
environment.Although biodegradable,
detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate balance of
nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:
●powder detergents for all types of fabric,
●powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C
max) and woollens,
●liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollens
only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of the
dispenser drawer before starting the wash
programme.
If using or liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an optimal
use of the concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting
the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must
be poured into the compartment marked
before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer.
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Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend
on the type of fabric, load size, degree of
soiling and hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
«degrees» of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be
obtained from the relevant water supply
company, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Degrees of water hardness
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
●you are washing a small load,
●the laundry is lightly soiled,
●large amounts of foam form during
washing.
Level Degrees
German
°dH French °T.H.
Characteristic
1 0-7 0-15soft
2 8-14 16-25medium
3 15-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
Drying hints
As a dryer, the machine works on the conden-
sation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and
the drain hose must drain water into a sink
or into the drain pipe, even during the
drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, reduce
the loads of washed laundry, in order to obtain
good performances.
Laundry not suitable for drying
●Particularly delicate items such as synthetic
curtains, woollen and silk, garments with
metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky
garments such as anoraks, bedcovers,
quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
●Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
fluffy items such as towels as these can
attract the fluff.
●Remove the laundry when the appliance has
finished drying.
●To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener when
you are washing the laundry or a fabric
conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
●Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must not be
machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
●Also, fabrics containing residues of setting
lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar
solutions must not be machine dried in order
to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.
Gargment’s labels
For drying, follow the indications given on the
manufacturer’s labels:
May be tumble dried
Drying at high temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Do not tumble dry.
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Drying cycle duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
●speed of the final spin
●dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry)
●type of laundry
●wheight of the load size
The average drying time for a timed drying are
indicated in the «Drying Time» chapter. The
experience will help you to dry your laundry in a
more suitable way, according to the different
fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of
the already performed cycles.
Additional drying
If the laundry is till dump at the end of the drying
programme, select again a short drying.
Attention! Do not over dry the laundry in
order to avoid creasing of fabrics or
garment’s shrinking .
Before the first use
WARNING!
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation
instructions.
IMPORTANT!
Remove the polystyrene block and any
material from the drum.
IMPORTANT!
Before the first wash we reccend you to run a
cotton cycle at the 90°C, without any laundry in
the machine, to remove any manufacturing
residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
compartement of the dispenser drawer and
start the machine.
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided of an acoustic device,
which sounds in the following cases:
●at the end of the cycle
●in the event of operating problems
By pressing the buttons 4and 5
simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the
acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the
events of operating problems).
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the the
acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance
unattended during its functionning, so avoiding
that children might accidentally start the
machine or modify a running programme.
This function remains able also when the
washing machine is not working.
To enable (disable) this option press
simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 2
and 3buttons until the icon appears
(disappears) on (from) the display.
There are two different ways to set this option:
●before pressing the button 8:
it will be impossible to start the machine.
●after pressing the button 8:
it will be impossible to change any other
programme or option.
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Operating sequence
Washing 1. Load the laundry
Open the door by
carefully pulling the
door handle outwards.
Place the laundry in
the drum, one item at
a time, shaking them
out as much as
possible. Close the door.
2.Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required,
pour it into the main wash compartment
and, if you wish to carry out a programme with
the prewash phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount used
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme by means of
the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme.
The green light of button 8starts to flash.
It can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
On position «O» the programme is reset and
the machine is switched OFF.
At the end of the programme the selector
dial must be turned to position «O», to
switch the machine off.
ATTENTION!
If you turn the programme selector dial to ano-
ther programme when the machine is working,
the red pilot light of button 8will flash 3 times
and the message Err is displayed on the dis-
play to indicate a wrong selection. The machi-
ne will not perform the new selected program-
me.
Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold
option by pressing button 2
When selecting a programme, the light
corresponding to the maximum speed allowed
for that programme will illuminate. The relevant
light will light up.
Select the desired option by pressing
buttons 3, 4, 5 and 6
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired programme
and before depressing the button 8.
For the compatibility of the options with the
washing programmes, refer to the section
«Programmes table».
Start the programme by pressing button 8
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding green pilot light
stops flashing.
The pilot light 9illuminates to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door is
locked.
If a delayd start has been selected, the display
shows the countdown.
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IMPORTANT!
If an option which is not compatible with the set
wash programme is selected, the message Err
is displayed for a few seconds and the red light
of this button flashes for 3 times.
Select the delayed start by pressing the
button 10
Press this button to select the required delay.
The selected delay time value will appear on
the display for a few seconds, then the duration
of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set
the programme and before you press the
button 8.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment,
before you press button 8. If you have already
pressed it, and you wish to CANCEL the delay
time, proceed as follows:
• set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8;
• press the button 10 once. On the display will
appear the symbol «0’».
• press button 8 again to start the programme.
IMPORTANT!
• The selected delay can be modified only after
you have turned the programme selector dial
to the «O» position and after you have
selected the programme again.
• The door will be locked throughout the delay
time. If you need to open the door, you must
first set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.The door can be opened
immediately or after a few minutes depending
on the model. (In any case do not try to open
the door if it is locked!).After you have closed
the door, press the same again.
Note!
The Delay Start cannot be selected with
«Drain» programme.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some option before the
programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause
the washing machine by pressing button 8.
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme
selector dial to «O» and then to the new
programme position. Start the new programme
by pressing button 8again.
The washing water in the tub will not empty
out.
Interrupting a programme
Press button 8to interrupt a programme which
is running, the corresponding light starts to
flash. Press the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel a
programme which is running. Now you can
select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has
started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the
button 8. If the light 9 goes off, the door can
be opened immediately or after a few minutes
depending on the model.
If it does not switch off, this means that the
machine is already heating, that the water level
is too high. In this cases the door cannot be
opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to
open it you have to switch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to «O».After a few
minutes the door can be opened
(Pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
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After this procedure, it will be necessary to set
the programme and the options again and then
to depress button 8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Some
acoustic signals sound and on the display will
appear a flashing «0 ». The light of button 8
and the light 9 go off. The door can be
opened.
If at the end of a programme there is water in
the tub, the light 9remains on and the door is
locked to indicate taht the door must be empty
out.
To empty out the water follow the following
instructions:
1.turn the programme selector dial to «O»
2.select the DRAIN or SPIN programme
3.reduce the spin speed, if needed, by
pressing the button 2
4.depress button 8
5.at the end of programme, the display shows
a flashing zero «0», the light 9goes off and
it will be possible to open the door.
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme
selector dial to «O» to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash,
close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation
of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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Drying only
The recommended loads size is 3 kg for
cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetics.
Note! It is possible also to dry up to 4 kg of
cotton items (see the drying time table). The
water tap must be open and the drain hose
must be positioned in the sink or connected to
the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Turn the selector dial to «Cotton» or
«Synthetics» programme in the «Drying»
sector.
3. For the timed drying, press the button 5
until the time you want appears on the dis-
play (see the drying programmes).
Every time you press this button the drying
time increases by 5 mins.
Note! The programme time will automatically
increase by up to 2 minutes. This is quite nor-
mal.
Note! The different type of cottons (towelling,
sheets, shirts, and so on) or eventual laundry
rolling up during spinning phase may cause a
not uniform dryness. So, in the exceptional
case that at the end of the cycle the laundry
remains slightly wet, we suggest you to stretch
the items rolled up out, to redistribute evenly
the laundry in the drum and to select an
additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
4. Press button 8to start the programme.
After the programme has started, the time
remaining is updated every minute.
5. At the end of the programme, the buzzer
sounds.Aflashing zero «0» will appear on
the display.
At this point, begins the anti-crease phase
which lasts for about 10 minutes. During
this time the light 9is alight, the door can-
not be opened and the display keeps
showing three flashing zeros «0».
At the end of this phase, the pilot light 9
goes off and the door can be opened.
6. Turn the selector dial to the «O» position to
switch the machine off. Remove the laun-
dry.
Autodrying (NON-STOP
programme)
Warning!
For NON-STOP programmes, the
recommended load size is 3 kg for cotton and
2 kg for synthetics. Note! It is possible also
to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the
drying time table).
Do not use a dosing device/ball when carry-
ing out a washing & drying programme.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Switch the machine on by turning the
selector dial to the selected wash pro-
gramme/fabric.
4. Select the drying time by pressing button
5. The display shows the entire duration of
the washing and the selected drying cycle.
5. Select the required options by means of
the relevant buttons. If possible, do not
select a spin speed lower than that pro-
posed by the appliance to avoid a too long
drying time so saving energy.
In any case the reduction of the spin speed
is only possible after selecting drying.
The lowest value is 900 r.p.m. for cottons
and synthetics.
6. Start the programme by pressing button 8.
7. At the end of the programme, turn the
selector dial to the «O» position to switch
the machine off. Remove the laundry.
Drying
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