AEG L16950A3 User Manual [es]

LAVAMAT 16950A3

WASHER-DRYER USER MANUAL

LAVADORA-SECADORA MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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CONTENTS

Contents

4 Safety information 6 Product description 7 Control panel 9 First use

9 Personalization 10 Daily use 15 Use - Drying 17 Use - Washing and Drying 19 Washing programmes 22 Drying Programmes 22 Helpful hints and tips 24 Drying Hints 25 Care and cleaning 31 What to do if… 35 Consumption values 35 Technical data 35 Installation 40 Electrical connection 41 Environment concerns

The following symbols are used in this user manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

4 Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read carefully & keep for future reference.

• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.

• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.

General safety

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

• Make sure that small pets and children 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 washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people 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.

Safety information

• 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 against the wall.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.

• 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.

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 or dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label

• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.

• 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 tumble 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-todry 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 your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance 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

6 Product description

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• 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 inside the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Door opening handle

Rating plate

Drain pump

Control panel 7

Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash phase or stain re-

mover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent

used for main wash.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-

ener, starch). Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-

ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.

CONTROL PANEL

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.

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Programme selector dial

SPIN REDUCTION button (RPM)

AUTODRY button (AUTO SECADO)

DRYING TIME button (TIEMPO DE SECADO)

OPTION button (OPCIONES)

OK button

START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSA)

DELAY START button (INICIO DIFFERIDO)

Display

Symbols on the control panel

= Cold wash = Handwash

Display

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4

9.9

9.8

9.79.69.5

9.1 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD

9.2 - Drying degree indicator, allowed by the set programme: IRON DRY

and EXTRA DRY - symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3; indicator AUTO,

DRY connected to the drying programme and to button 4.

9.3 - Programme progress indicator: PREWASH

OVERDOSAGE

, EXTRA RINSE , DRYING , DRYING ANTI-CREASE phase - symbols, The programme progress display shows the washing or drying phases of the selected programme. During a cycle, a black line blinks under the phase symbol of the running programme. At the end of each phase, the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed.

If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used.

, NIGHT CYCLE - symbols

, MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN ,

, CUPBOARD

9.4 - DOOR

- symbol (Door locked)

• This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:

– the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing

or drying programme.

– the symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme or drying is finish-

ed.

9.5 - Options: PREWASH

, STAIN , SENSITIVE , DAILY , SUPER QUICK -

symbols

9.6 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK

- symbol

9.7 - The display shows the following information:

• Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example

) . The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

• Delay start

First use

The selected delay (20 hours max) set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display for a few seconds (for example ted programme is displayed.

The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.

• Selected drying time After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours

(max 250 mins). After the programme has started , the time remaining id updated every minutes.

• Incorrect option selection If an option, which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the mes-

sage Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow light of button 7 starts blinking.

• Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example

(see chapter «What to do if...»).

• End of the programme When the programme has finished a blinking zero

appears and the door can be opened.

9.8 - DRYING TIME duration

9.9 - DELAY START

- symbol

), then the duration of the previously selec-

is displayed, the DOOR symbol dis-

FIRST USE

• Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.

• Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

• Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature 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 wash compartment and start the machine.

PERSONALIZATION

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:

• at the end of the cycle

• in the event of operating problems.

By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

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Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option:

• Before pressing button 7: it will be impossible to start the machine.

• after pressing button 7: it will be impossible to change any other programme or option.

To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 9.6 appears or disappears on or from the display.

DAILY USE

Load the laundry

1. 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.

2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a

click during closing.

WARNING!

Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint.

Washing Only Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener

Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption.

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it

stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment to carry out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function, pour the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked

and, if you wish

Daily use 11

2. If required, pour fabric softener into the

compartment marked used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.

(the amount

Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1)

You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. By selecting a programme, the programme progress indicator symbols and the symbol corresponding to the drying degree allowed by the set programme appear on the display. The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

Position OFF of the machine.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position , to switch the machine off.

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.

corresponds to a cold wash, the position to Reset programme/ Switching

Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 2)

When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.

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 washer-dryer. RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, a blinking HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit and the pilot light of button 7 goes off. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

and the RINSE

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NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. At the end of the programme, a blinking symbol remains lit and the pilot light of button 7 goes off. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option cannot be selected with a NON-STOP programme (see Drying section). To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the programme».

and the RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR

Programme option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.

WARNING!

Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible options disappear. Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking. You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7. Press the button 5: all the option symbols appear on the display. To scroll all the available options, press the button 5. The corresponding symbol appears on the display and starts blinking. Press the button 6 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to deactivate the option. After selecting the options, wait a few seconds until the display gets back to the default status. The selected options appear on the display.

For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Washing Programmes».

PREWASH option

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.

STAIN option

Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.

If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain compartment

SENSITIVE option

By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for cottons and synthetics. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option. This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.

DAILY option

By selecting this option, you will be able to modify the washing duration to wash daily soiled laundry. The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used for daily soiled laundry.

SUPER QUICK option

By selecting this option, it will be possible to reduce the washing duration to wash lightly soiled laundry. The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only. We recommend that you reduce the laundry load.

EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse)

This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The relevant symbol will appear on the display and this option is active for selected washing programme. If you wish to activate this option permanently press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for a few seconds: the relevant symbol appears on the display. If you wish to cancel it press the same buttons until the symbol disappears.

Daily use

Select the START/PAUSE (button 7)

To start the selected programme, press the button 7, the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7 again. If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3 times and the message Err is displayed for a few seconds.

Select the DELAY START (button 8)

The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. 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 by means of this button.

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Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press this button repeated-

ly, to select the desired delay. The delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again. The selected symbol appears on the display. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 7. You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time, press the button 7 to set the machine to pause. When the Door symbol disappears, the door can be opened. Add the laundry, close the door and press the button 7 again. Selecting the delayed start.

• Select the programme and the required options.

• Select the delay start.

• Press button 7: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start

• Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7;

• Press button 8until the symbol

• Press the button 7 again to start the programme.

The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.

’ is displayed;

The Delay Start can not be selected with the draining programme.

Altering an option or a running programme

It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must press the button 7 to pause the appliance. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it.

Turn the programme dial to Press the 7 button again to start the new programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.

and then to the new programme position.

Interrupting a programme

Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any reason, it is necessary to open it, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 7.

• If the DOOR symbol disappears from the display, the door can be opened.

• If the DOOR symbol stays on, and the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door can not 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 to the water level and temperature !). After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 7.

. After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of button 7 goes off and a blinking ap- pears on the display. The acoustic signal sounds for a few minutes. If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub. Before you empty out the water, the drum continues to run at regular intervals until the water draining.

Follow the below instruction to empty the water out:

•

turn the programme selector dial to

• select the draining or spinning programme

• reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button

• press the button 7

• when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking DOOR symbol disappears. The door can now be opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to 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. Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving status.

to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry

. On the display the

USE - DRYING

Drying only

The recommended load size is 4 kg for cottons and linen, and 3 kg for synthetic items. By pressing Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton items (see the

«Drying Programme » 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. Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order

to obtain the best drying performances.

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3. Select the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the pro-

gramme selector dial. The DRYING and the ANTI-CREASE symbols corresponding to the phases making up the programme appear on the display.

At the same time, the symbols corresponding to the level degrees allowed by the set programme/fabric and «AUTO» lights up.

4. – Set the automatic drying (button 3).

With this button you can select the degree of dryness by an electronic drying. The machine adapts automatically the duration of the drying cycle to the selected degree of dryness.

If you press this button, a black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate the degree set. The message «AUTO» disappears. The display shows the duration of the drying cycle.

The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking. Press then button 7 to start the programme. A black dash flashes under the DRYING symbol.

– Set the timed drying (button 4)

Press this button, until the time you want appears on the display. Select the duration of the drying cycle from 10 to 250 minutes according to the type of fabric (cotton or synthetic). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 minutes.

The DRYING TIME DURATION symbol appears for a few seconds on the display near the duration value. Press then button 7 to start the programme. A black dash flashes under the DRYING symbol.

Note!

The programme time will automatically increase by a few minutes.

Note!

If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase with the timed drying button, the appliance performs only a cooling phase.

5. Press button 7 to start the programme.

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

6. At the end of the drying programme, the buzzer sounds. A blinking «0» appears on the

display. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase which lasts for about 10 minutes. During this time the ANTI-CREASE symbol appears on the display. The DOOR symbol remains lit. The door cannot be opened.

If you need to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme position (except O. 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!) .

7. Turn the selector dial to the O position to switch the machine off.

8. Remove the laundry.

Note!

The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items rolling up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness.

Use - Washing and Drying

In the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest that you unfold the rolled up items, redistribute them evenly in the drum and select an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.

USE - WASHING AND DRYING

NON-STOP programme: Washing and Automatic drying

The recommended load size is 4 kg for cotton and 3 kg for synthetic.

It is also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table).

CAUTION!

Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme.

1. Load the laundry.

2. Add detergent and fabric softener.

3. Switch the machine: turn the selector dial to the washing programme/fabric required.

4. Press the relevant buttons to select the required options.

If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy.

In any case the lowest values you can select is 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetic. The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying.

5. Press the button 3 to set the required dryness degree.

The display shows the entire duration of the washing and the selected drying cycle.

6. Press button 7 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time re-

maining is updated every minute.

7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the corresponding previ-

ous chapter. Then, turn the selector to the O position to switch the machine off.

8. Remove the laundry.

NON-STOP programme: Washing and Timed drying

The recommended load size is 4 kg for cotton and 3 kg for synthetic. With the Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton items (see the

«Drying Programme » table).

CAUTION!

Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme.

1. Load the laundry.

2. Add detergent and fabric softener.

3. Switch the machine on: turn the selector dial to the required washing programme/fab-

ric.

4. Press the relevant buttons to set the required options.

If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy.

In any case the lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics. The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying.

5. Press the button 4 to set the drying time. The display shows the entire duration of the

washing and the set drying cycle.

Note!

If you set a washing programme and only 10 minutes of drying cycle by pressing the button 4, the total duration displayed includes also the unrolling and the cooling phase.

6. Press the button 7 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time

remaining is updated every minute.

7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the previous chapter.

Then, turn the selector to the O position to switch the machine off.

8. Remove the laundry.

Fluff in the fabrics

During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING PHASE, certain types of fabric, such as sponge, wool, sweatshirt, could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This drawback increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the fluff in your clothes, it is recommended:

• To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light colored fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially) and vice versa.

• To air-dry this type of fabrics when they are washed the first time.

• To clean the drain filter.

• After the drying phase, thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag.

To remove the fluff inside the drum, run a special programme to clean it:

• Empty the drum and clean the drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag.

• Turn the programme selector to the rinse programme.

• Activate the cleaning function by pressing at the same time button 5 and button 8 until the display shows CLE.

• Press button 7 to start the programme.

WASHING PROGRAMMES

Washing programmes 19

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry

ALGODÓN

95° - 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed

Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg

White cotton (heavily or normally soiled items).

40 - 60 MIX

40° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg White and coloured cotton This programme can be used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be put into the drum in order to save energy and water. The same good washing result will be obtained as for normal programme at 60°C.

ALGODÓN

60° - 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg White and coloured cotton (normally or lightly soiled items)

SINTÉTICOS

60° - 50° - 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

PREWASH

STAIN

SENSITIVE

EXTRA RINSE

DAILY

SUPER QUICK

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

PREWASH

STAIN

SENSITIVE

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

STAIN

PREWASH

SENSITIVE

EXTRA RINSE

DAILY

SUPER QUICK

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

STAIN

PREWASH

SENSITIVE

EXTRA RINSE

DAILY

SUPER QUICK

Detergent Com-

partment

20 Washing programmes

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry

PLANCHA FÁCIL PLUS

40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 1,5 kg Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.

DELICADOS

40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2

Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.

LANA PLUS

(HANDWASH) 30° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A single 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.

SEDA

30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 1kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items.

ACLARADO DELICADO

Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 8 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final spin.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION

RINSE HOLD

PREWASH

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

STAIN

PREWASH

EXTRA RINSE

DAILY

SUPER QUICK

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

EXTRA RINSE

Detergent Com-

partment

Washing programmes 21

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry

DESCARGA

Options

Detergent Com-

partment

Draining of water Max. load 8 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub.

CENTRIFUGAR

SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. Before selecting this

programme the selector dial must be turned to

. You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

20 MIN. - 3 KG

SPIN REDUCTION 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 3 kg This programme may be used for a quick washing of sport items or cotton and synthetic items , lightly soiled or worn once.

EXPRESS INTENSIVO

60° - 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm

SPIN REDUCTION

RINSE HOLD

EXTRA RINSE Max. load 5 kg Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.

ALGODÓN ECO

60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg White and fast coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-

SPIN REDUCTION

NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

PREWASH

STAIN

SENSITIVE

EXTRA RINSE mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-

crease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy.

/OFF = OFF

For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .

1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 5, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as

indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.

3) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.

22 Drying Programmes

DRYING PROGRAMMES

Automatic Programmes

Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load

EXTRA DRY

Ideal for towelling material

CUPBOARD DRY

Suitable for items to put away without ironing

CUPBOARD DRY

Suitable for items to put away without ironing

IRON DRY

Suitable for ironing

Timed Programmes

Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Drying Load Spin Speed

EXTRA DRY

Ideal for towelling materials

CUPBOARD DRY

Suitable for items to put away without ironing

CUPBOARD DRY

Suitable for items to put away without ironing

IRON DRY

Suitable for ironing

1) In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy

Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them.

Cotton and linen

(bathrobes, bath

towels, etc)

Cotton and linen

(bathrobes, bath

towels, etc)

Synthetics and

mixed fabrics

(jumpers, blouses,

underwear, house-

hold linen)

Cotton and linen

(sheets, tablecloths,

shirts, etc.)

Cotton and linen (bathrobes,

bath towels, etc)

Cotton and linen (bathrobes,

bath towels, etc)

Synthetics and mixed fab-

rics (jumpers, blouses, under-

wear, household linen)

Cotton and linen (sheets, ta-

blecloths, shirts, etc.)

6 kg 4 kg 2 kg

3 kg 1 kg

6 kg 4 kg 2 kg

1600

1200

1600

4 kg

3 kg

4 kg

Suggested

drying time

in Minutes

195-215 120-130

70-80

185-205 110-120

60-70

105-115

40-50

150-170

90-100

50-60

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Sorting out 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.

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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. 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.

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

the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks 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 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.

, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab

, then with acetic

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.

1) do not use acetone on artificial silk

24 Drying Hints

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-

ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

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. 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.

Degrees of water hardness

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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.

DRYING HINTS

Preparing the drying cycle

As a dryer, the appliance works on the condensation 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, bed covers, 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.

Care and cleaning

• Also, fabrics containing residue 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.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-

ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Garment 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.

•

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

• weight of the load size .

The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the «Drying programmes» 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 still damp at the end of the drying programme, select a short drying cycle again.

WARNING!

Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of fabrics or garment’s shrinking.

CARE AND CLEANING

You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.

26 Care and cleaning

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal.

Maintenance wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash:

• The drum should be empty of laundry.

• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.

• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.

Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet.

Detergent dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.

1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly.

2. Remove the conditioner insert from the

middle compartment.

3. Clean all parts with water.

4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it

will go, so that it is firmly in place.

5. Clean all parts of the washing machine,

especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush.

6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in

the guide rails and push it in.

Washing drum

Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron.

Care and cleaning 27

Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.

1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.

2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues.

Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.

Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and objects that could be trapped in the fold.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if:

• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;

• the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump;

• a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more details).

WARNING!

Before opening the pump door, switch the appliance off remove the mains plug from the socket.

Proceed as follows:

1. Unplug the appliance.

2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.

3. Open the pump door.

4. Pull flap forward to remove.

5. Place a container close to the pump to

collect any spillage.

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