AEG L61270BI User Manual [en, es]

LAVAMAT 82470 BI	ENUser manual	2
	ESManual de instrucciones	35

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6. WASHING PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7. CONSUMPTION VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8. FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 9. DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

10. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 12. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 13. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts.

When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging away from children.

•Keep all detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.

•If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it.

•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•Obey the maximum load volume of 7 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter).

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•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)

•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

•Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

•Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum.

•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

•Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is exposed to the weather.

•Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

•Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.

•Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.

•Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.

•Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.

•Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.

Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electrical shock.

•The appliance must be earthed.

•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Centre.

•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

•Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.

•This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Water connection

•Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

•Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean.

•The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.

2.2 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

•Use this appliance in a household environment.

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

•Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot.

•Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.

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•Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Service to ensure which accessories can be used.

2.3 Care and Cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

2.4 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

•Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions	Width / Height / Depth	600 / 820 / 630 mm
	Total depth	640 mm
Electrical connection:	Voltage	220-230 V
	Overall power	2000 W
	Fuse	10 A
	Frequency	50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles		IPX4
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex-
cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro-
tection against moisture

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	Water supply pressure	Minimum	0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
		Maximum	8 bar (0,8 MPa)
	Water supply 1)		Cold water
	Maximum load	Cotton	7 kg
	Spin speed	Maximum	1400 rpm

1)Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.

4.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 2

3

4

5

6

1	Detergent dispenser
	Control panel
2
	Door handle
3
	Rating plate
4
	Drain pump
5
	Feet for the appliance level
6
	Water drain hose
7
	Mains cable
8
	Water inlet hose
9
	Feet for the appliance level
10

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children or pets to be closed in the drum. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counterclockwise, until the groove is vertical.

4.1 Child safety device

•When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents

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4.2 Accessories

1	2	1	Spanner
			To remove the transit bolts.
		2	Plastic caps
			To close the holes on the rear side
			of the cabinet after the removal of
			the transit bolts.
		3	Anti-flood inlet hose
			To prevent possible leakage
		4	Plastic hose guide
			To connect the drain hose on the
			edge of a sink.

5. CONTROL PANEL

1			2			3			4			5			6			7			8			9

1	Programme selector dial	7	Display
	TEMPERATURE button (Temp.)		START/PAUSE button (Start/Pausa)
2		8
	SPIN button (Centrif.)		DELAY START button (Inicio Diferi-
3		9
	OPTION button (Opciones)		do)
4
	OK button
5

6TIME SAVING button (Ahorra Tiempo)

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5.1Display

A B C D

I H G F E

ATemperature indicator and COLD symbol.

BSpin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols.

Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE

•The programme progress display shows the different phases of the selected programme.

C• During washing, a black line blinks under the running phase symbol. At the end of each phase, the line stops blinking and remains on

If the symbol comes on, it indicates that too much detergent has been used.

DCHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol.

E DELAY START - symbol.

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The display shows the following information:

•Duration of the selected programme

–After setting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example ).

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

•Delay start

–When setting a delay start, the display shows the delay time (20

hours max.) for about 3 seconds (for example ), and then it shows again the programme duration.

–The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then,

Fone hour before the end of the programme, the time decreases every minute.

•Incorrect option setting

–In case of wrong setting the display shows the message Err and the yellow light of the button 8 starts blinking.

•Alarm codes

–If an operating problems occur, the display can show some alarm codes, for example (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).

•End of the programme

–At the end of the programme the display shows blinking zero , the symbol disappears and the door can be opened.

GTIME SAVING - option symbol.

DOOR - symbol

• This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:

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

–The symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.

IAvailable options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE

5.2 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 some seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

5.3 Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised 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 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.

•after pressing button 8: it will be im-

possible to change any other programme or option.

To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds but-

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tons 4 and 5 until the symbol comes on or disappears from the display.

5.4 EXTRA RINSE option

With this function you can keep the extra rinse function permanently on when you set a new programme.

•To activate the function press button 2 and button 3 at the same time until the display shows the symbol .

•To deactivate the function press button 2 and button 3 at the same time until the symbol goes off.

6. WASHING PROGRAMMES

	Programme	Cycle De-
	Maximum and Minimum Temperature		Options
	Type of Laundry	scription
	Maximum Load
	Algodón	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	95° - Cold	Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
	Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg	Long spin	RINSE HOLD
	White and coloured cotton (normally		PREWASH1)
	soiled items).		STAIN2)
			SENSITIVE
			EXTRA RINSE
			TIME SAVING 3)
	Sintéticos	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	60° - Cold	Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
	Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 2 kg	Short spin	RINSE HOLD
	Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear,		PREWASH1)
	coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blou-		STAIN 2)
	ses.		SENSITIVE
			EXTRA RINSE
			TIME SAVING 3)
	Plancha Fácil	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	60° - Cold	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
	Max. load 1 kg	Short spin	PREWASH1)
	Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed		EXTRA RINSE
	and spun.
	The laundry is gently washed and spun to
	avoid any creasing. Furthermore the ma-
	chine will perform additional rinses.
	Delicados	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	40° - Cold	Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
	Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 2	Short spin	RINSE HOLD
	Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyest-		PREWASH1)
	er.		STAIN2)
			EXTRA RINSE
			TIME SAVING3)

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	Programme	Cycle De-
	Maximum and Minimum Temperature		Options
	Type of Laundry	scription
	Maximum Load

Lana/Seda

40° - Cold Max. load 2 kg

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.

Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
Short spin	RINSE HOLD

Outdoor	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
40° - Cold	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Max. load 2.5 kg	Short spin	EXTRA RINSE
Sport clothes. Do not use any additives.
Anti-Alergia	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
60°	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Max. load 7 kg	Long spin	PREWASH1)
White cotton items.		STAIN
This programme removes micro-organisms
thanks to the washing by 60° C and adds on
rinse. In this way the wash is more effective.
Put a special additive for hygiene in the
compartment and set the Stain function.
Centrifugado	Drain	SPIN REDUCTION
Max. load 7 kg	Long spin
Separate spin for hand washed cotton gar-
ments and after programmes with Night
Cycle or Rinse Hold option set.
Turn the programme dial to Off before set-
ting this programme.
Reduce the spin speed if needed.
Descarga	Draining of
Max. load 7 kg	water
For emptying out the water of the last rinse
in programmes with Night Cycle or Rinse
Hold option set.
Aclarado delicados	Rinses	SPIN REDUCTION
Max. load 7 kg	Long spin	NIGHT CYCLE
Programme for rinsing and spinning items		RINSE HOLD
which have been washed by hand. The ma-		EXTRA RINSE
chine performs some rinses, followed by a
final spin. The spin speed can be reduced.

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	Programme	Cycle De-
	Maximum and Minimum Temperature		Options
	Type of Laundry	scription
	Maximum Load
	Tejidos Gruesos	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	60° - Cold	Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
	Max. load 3 kg	Short spin	RINSE HOLD
	All items in jeans. Jersey made items with		PREWASH1)
	hi-tech materials.
	20 Min. — 3 kg	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	30°	Rinses
	Max. load 3 kg	Short spin
	Quick wash for sport items, or cotton and
	synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once.
	Super Eco	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
	Cold	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
	Max. load 3 kg	Short spin	EXTRA RINSE
	Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic
	items)4).

Algodón Eco

60° 5)

Max. load 7 kg

White and fast coloured cotton. Normally soiled cotton items.

The appliance decreases the temperature and extends the washing time to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy.

Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
Long spin	RINSE HOLD
	PREWASH1)
	STAIN
	SENSITIVE
	EXTRA RINSE

Algodón Eco	Main wash	SPIN REDUCTION
40°5)	Rinses	NIGHT CYCLE
Max. load 7 kg	Long spin	RINSE HOLD
		PREWASH1)
Fast coloured cotton.
Slightly soiled cotton items.		STAIN
The appliance decreases the temperature		SENSITIVE
and extends the washing time to obtain a		EXTRA RINSE
good washing efficiency so saving energy.
Off
For cancelling the running programme or
to switch the machine off .

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

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

3)If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 6, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

4)Use a special detergent for very low temperature

5)Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values According to regulation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «standard 60 °C cotton programme» and the «standard 40 °C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.

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The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected programme.

7. CONSUMPTION VALUES

The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.

	Programmes	Load	Energy con-	Water con-	Approxi-	Remaining
		(Kg)	sumption	sumption (li-	mate pro-	moisture
			(kWh)	tre)	gramme	(%)1)
					duration
					(minutes)
	cottons 60 °C	7	1.20	53	140	52
	cottons 40 °C	7	0.70	53	130	52
	synthetics 40	3	0.50	40	80	35
	°C
	delicates 40	3	0.55	55	65	35
	°C
	wool 30 °C	2	0.25	58	50	30
	Standard cotton programmes
	Standard 60	7	0.86	46	189	52
	°C cotton
	Standard 60	3.5	0.77	36	177	52
	°C cotton
	Standard 40	3.5	0.51	38	160	52
	°C cotton
	Off Mode (W)			Left On Mode (W)
		0.10			0.98

The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

1)At the end of spin phase.

8.FIRST USE

1.To activate the drain system, put 2 litre of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.

2.Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the

detergent dispenser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

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9. DAILY USE

9.1 Loading the laundry							fore you put them in the appliance.
1.		Open the appliance door.					Make sure not to put too much laun-
							dry in the drum.
2.		Put the laundry in the drum, one					3. Close the door.
		item at a time. Shake the items be-
							Make sure that no laundry stays between
							the seal and the door. There is a risk of
							water leakage or damage to the laundry.

9.2 Filling the detergent and additives

The detergent compartment for the prewash phase, the soak programme and for the stain function.

Add the detergent for prewash, soak and stain remover before the start of the programme.

The detergent compartment for the washing phase.

If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme.

Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch). Put the product in the compartment before you start the programme.

This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.

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Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products.

9.3 Setting the programme (knob 1 )

Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.

The programme dial 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.

The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking. The programme dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

= Reset programme / switching OFF of the machine

If you turn the programme dial to another programme when the appliance is working, the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks 3 times. The display shows the message Err to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new set programme.

9.4 SETTING THE

TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

When setting a programme, the appliance automatically proposes the default temperature provided for that programme.

Press the button 2 repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temperature.

The cold wash is indicated with - - and the symbol .

For the maximum and the minimum available wash water temperature, see «Washing programmes».

9.5 SETTING THE SPIN SPEED (button 3)

When setting a programme, the appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.

Press the button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed.

RINSE HOLD

If setting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the

programme, and the symbol ap-

pear on the display, the symbol remains lit, the light of button 8 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

NIGHT CYCLE

If setting this option, the appliance does not drain the water of the last rinse and the laundry is not wrinkled. All spinning phases are suppressed so the washing programme becomes noiseless and it can be set in the night or during the cheapest power rate hours. In some programmes the rinses are performed with more water.

At the end of the programme, and the

symbol	appear on the display, the
symbol	remains lit, the light of

button 8 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the programme».

9.6 SETTING THE OPTIONS (BUTTON 4)

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.

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 8 light starts blinking.

Set the options after you have set the programme but before pressing the button 8. Press the button 4: all the option symbols appear on the display.

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To scroll all the available options, press the button 4. The relative symbol appears on the display and starts blinking.

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

CONFIRM YOUR CHOICE (BUTTON 5)

Press the button 5 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the button 5 to deactivate the option.

After setting the options, wait about few seconds until the display gets back to the default status. The symbols of the set options appear on the display.

9.7 PREWASH option

Set the PREWASH option to prewash your laundry 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 symbol appears on the display. The Prewash option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.

9.8 STAIN option

Set the STAIN option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The sym-

bol appears 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, put the stain remover

in the compartment .

The PREWASH option and the STAIN option cannot be selected together.

9.9 SENSITIVE option

Set the SENSITIVE option to reduce the washing intensity. The symbol appears on the display. The appliance adds one rinse.

The SENSITIVE option cannot be selected with the EXTRA RINSE option.

The SENSITIVE option is recommended to wash non fast colored items and for frequently washed items.

9.10 EXTRA RINSE option

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. The symbol

appears on the display.

9.11 SETTING THE TIME SAVING option (button 6)

This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appliance.

Press the button 6 once

The symbol appears on the display. The washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.

Press the button 6 twice

The washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time.

The display shows the decreased washing time.

9.12 STARTING THE

PROGRAMME (button 8)

Press the button 8 to start the programme. The red light of the button 8 stops blinking.

The 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 8: the red light of the button 8 starts blinking.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again. If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown.

If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow light of the button 8 blinks 3 times

and the message Err is displayed for a few seconds.

9.13 SETTING THE DELAY START (button 9)

Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the button 9 repeatedly, to set the desired delay. The symbol appears 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.

The set delay time value appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme appears again. Set this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 8.

You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 8.

The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the appliance during the delay time, press the button 8 to set the machine to

pause. When the symbol disappears , the door can be opened. Add the laundry, close the door and press the button 8 again.

Setting the delayed start.

•Set the programme and the required options.

•Set the delay start.

•Press button 8: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme

starts after the selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start

•Press the button 8 to set the appliance to PAUSE;

•Press button 9 until the symbol ’ is displayed;

•Press the button 8 again to start the programme.

The set delay can be changed only after you have set the washing programme again.

The Delay Start cannot be set with Drain programme.

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9.14 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 8 to pause the appliance.

Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it.

Turn the programme dial to and then to the new programme position.

Press the 8 button again to start the new programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.

9.15 Interrupting a programme

Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.

9.16 Cancelling a programme

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

9.17 Opening the door after the programme has started

First press the button 8 to set the appliance to pause by .

•If the symbol disappears, the door can be opened;

•If the symbol doesn’t go off, it means that the appliance is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door cannot be opened;

•If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, you have to switch the appliance off by turning the selec-

tor dial to /Off. After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay

attention to the water level and temperature!);

After closing the door, it is necessary to set the programme again and to press the button 8.

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9.18At the end of the programme

The appliance stops automatically, the

light of button 8 goes off. A blinking appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes. The

symbol disappears.

If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the below instruction to empty the water out. The drum continues to run at regular intervals until the water draining.

To empty the water out

•Turn the programme selector dial to /Off.

•Set the DRAIN or SPIN programme.

•If needed, press the button 3 to reduce the spin speed.

•Press the button 8.

•When the programme has finished the

display shows a blinking . The symbols disappears. The door can be opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to /Off to switch the appliance 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.

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.

10. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 The laundry load

•Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.

•Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels.

•Do not wash together white and coloured items.

•Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times.

•Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.

•Empty the pockets and unfold the items.

•Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations.

•Remove hard stains.

•Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains.

•Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.

•Do not wash in the appliance :

– Laundry without hems or with cuts

–Underwired bras.

–Use a washing bag to wash small items.

•A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again.

10.2 Stubborn stains

For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient.

We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance.

Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

10.3 Detergents and additives

•Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines.

•Do not mix different types of detergents.

•To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent.

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•Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products.

•Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.

•If you use liquid detergents, do not set the prewash phase.

•If your appliance has not the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball.

10.4 Water hardness

use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener.

To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority.

Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the products. Equivalent scales measure the water hardness:

•German degrees (°dH).

•French degrees (°TH).

•mmol/l (millimol for each litre - international unit for the hardness of water).

	If the water hardness in your area is high			• Clarke degrees.
	or moderate, we recommend that you
	Water hardness table
	Level	Type		Water hardness
			°dH	°T.H.	mmol/l	Clarke
	1	soft	0-7	0-15	0-1.5	0-9
	2	medium	8-14	16-25	1.6-2.5	10-16
	3	hard	15-21	26-37	2.6-3.7	17-25
	4	very hard	> 21	> 37	>3.7	>25

11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it.

find on the packaging of the manufacturer.

Do this separately from the laundry wash.

11.1 Descaling

The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to remove limescales.

Use a special product made for washing machines. Obey the instructions that you

11.2 External cleaning

Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.

CAUTION!

Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.

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11.3Door seal

Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part.

11.4 Drum

Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.

Only use special products to remove rust particles from the drum.

To do this:

•Clean the drum with special product for stainless steel.

•Start a short programme for cotton at the maximum temperature with a small quantity of detergent.

11.5 Detergent dispenser

To clean the dispenser:

	1.
1	2.
	2

Press the lever.

Pull the dispenser out.

3.Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment.

4.Clean all the parts with water.

5.Clean the dispenser recess with a brush.

6.Put back the dispenser in the recess.

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	11.6 Drain pump			WARNING!
	The pump should be inspected regularly			Before unscrewing the pump
				cover, switch the appliance off
	and particularly if:			and remove the mains plug from
	• the appliance does not empty and/or			the socket.
		spin;		Proceed as follows:
	• the appliance makes an unusual noise
				1. Unplug the appliance.
		during draining due to objects such as
		safety pins, coins etc. blocking the		2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
		pump;		has cooled down.
	• a problem with water draining is de-
		tected (see chapter “Troubleshoot-
		ing” for more details).
				3. Place a container close to the pump
				to collect any spillage.

A

B

4. Release the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap cover.

5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover (A) by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary.

Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff.

6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller.

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7. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre.

8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat.

9. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise.

WARNING!

When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.

Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.

•The appliance does not fill with water.

•The appliance fills with the water for a long time.

•The indicator of button 8 flashes and the display shows the related alarm. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'.

WARNING!

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

11.7 The inlet hose filter and the valve filter

It could be necessary to clean the filters when:

To clean the water inlet filters:

1. Close the water tap.

2. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap.

3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush.