AEG L74953M3 User Manual

LAVAMAT 74953M3

User manual Washing machine

Contents

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

CONTENTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3

SAFETY INFORMATION 3

General safety 3
Installation 4
Use 4
Child Safety 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5

Detergent dispenser drawer 6

CONTROL PANEL 6

Symbols: 7
Display 7

FIRST USE 8
PERSONALIZATION 8

Acoustic signals 8
Child safety lock 8

DAILY USE 9

Load the laundry 9
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener 9
Select the required programme by means of
programme selector dial (1) 10
Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

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Select th e spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE
HOLD option (button 3) 10
Programme option buttons 11
PREWASH option 11
Macchie option 11
SENSITIVE option 11
EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) 12
Select the RISPARMIO TEMPO option (button

6) 12
Select the AVVIO/PAUSA (button 7) 12
Select the PARTENZA RITARDATA (button 8)

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Altering an option or a running programme

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Interrupting a programme 13
Cancelling a programme 13
Opening the door after the programme has
started 13
At the end of the programme 13

WASHING PROGRAMMES 14
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 18

Sorting out the laundry 18
Before loading the laundry 19
Removing stains 19
Detergents and additives 19
Quantity of detergent to be used 20
Degrees of water hardness 20

CARE AND CLEANING 20

Descaling 20
After each wash 20
Maintenance wash 20
External cleaning 21
Detergent dispenser drawer 21
Washing drum 21
Door seal 22
Drain pump 22
Cleaning the water inlet filters 24
Frost precautions 25
Emergency emptying out 25

WHAT TO DO IF… 25
TECHNICAL DATA 28
CONSUMPTION VALUES 29

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 29

INSTALLATION 29

Unpacking 29
Positioning and levelling 32
Water inlet 32
Water-stop device 33
Water drainage 33

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 34

Safety information

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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 35

Packaging materials 35

Ecological hints 35

Subject to change without notice

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read carefully & keep for future reference.

• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re-

quirements 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.

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Safety information

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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 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 fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. 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.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold

of the plug itself.

• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface

or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine 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.

• 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.

Product description

• 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.

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1

5

6

1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
4 Rating plate
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet

3

4

5

Control panel

6

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for pre-

wash . The prewash detergent is added at the be-

ginning of the wash programme.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent

used for main wash .

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-

ener, starch).

Compartment for stain remover used for main

wash with STAIN-option .

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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1234567 8

1 Programme selector dial
2

TEMPERATURE button ( TEMP.°C )

3

SPIN reduction button ( GIRI/MIN )

4

OPTION button ( OPZIONI )

5

OK button ( OK )

6

TIME SAVING button ( RISPARMIO TEMPO )

7
8
9 Display

Symbols:

Display

7

START/PAUSE button ( AVVIO/PAUSA )
DELAY START button ( PARTENZA RITARDATA )

Handwash;
Child Lock.

9.1 9.2

9.3 9.9

9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8

9.1 - Temperature indicator and COLD symbol

9.2 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD

9.3 - Programme progress display: PREWASH

DRAIN

, OVERDOSAGE

, NIGHT CYCLE - symbols

, MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN ,

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

• During a washing cycle, a black line blinks under the washing phase symbol of the running

programme. At the end of each washing 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.

9.4 - Options: PREWASH

, STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE

9.5 - 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

programme.

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

9.6 - TIME SAVING

- option 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

– The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the

display for about 3 seconds (for example

), then the duration of the previously

selected programme is displayed.

– The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display.

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– The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1 hour,

the time decreases every minute.

• Incorrect option selection

– If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the

message Err is displayed for about 2 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

disappears and the door can be opened.

9.8 - DELAY START

9.9 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK

- symbol

- symbol

is displayed, the DOOR symbol

FIRST USE

• Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc-

tions.

• 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.

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

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 firmly the door. You must hear a

click during closing.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry be­tween the door and the rubber joint.

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 deter-

gent required, pour it into the main wash

compartment

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 to carry

.

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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

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Select the required programme by means of 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.
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
programme/ Switching 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.

to Reset

Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

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

Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing
machine.
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to - - (

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

) .

Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 3)

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 washing machine.
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,
on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off
and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
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 noiseless 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,
remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.

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

and RINSE HOLD symbol appear

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

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 4 : all the option symbols appear on the display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4 . The corresponding symbol appears
on the display and starts blinking.
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 same button to deac­tivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about 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».

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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.

Macchie 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 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.

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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
some seconds: the relevant symbol appears on the display. If you wish to cancel it press
the same buttons until the symbol disappears.

Select the RISPARMIO TEMPO option (button 6)

This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appli­ance.
By pressing this button you can select the following options:

•

QUOTIDIANO: by pressing button 6 once, the corresponding symbol appears on the dis­play and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. Reduced
washing time is presented on the display.

•

MOLTO BREVE: by pressing button 6 twice, the corresponding symbol remains lit on the
display and the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items
that have been used or worn for a short time. Reduced washing time is presented on the
display.

Select the AVVIO/PAUSA (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 PARTENZA RITARDATA (button 8)

Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button re­peatedly, to select the desired delay.
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.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 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 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

Daily use

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 8 until the symbol

•

Press the button 7 again to start the programme.

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

The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme.

’ is displayed;

Altering an option or a running programme

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

selector dial to
pressing the 7 button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.

and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by

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.

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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

First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7 .

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

• If the DOOR symbol doesn’t go off, it means that the machine is already heating, that

the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. 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 machine

off by turning the selector dial to

attention to the water level and temperature!) ;
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press button
7 .

. After some minutes the door can be opened (pay

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7 pilot light goes off, a blinking

appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.

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:

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•

turn the programme selector dial to

• select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme

• reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button

•

press the button 7

• when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking

. On the display the

DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 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.

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.

WASHING PROGRAMMES

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

COTONI

95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).

IGIENE

60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
The washing programme for white cottons. This pro­gram eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the
washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way
the action is more effective. Put into the compart­ment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select
the option Stain.

Options

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, PREWASH

2)

, SENSITIVE,

STAIN
EXTRA RINSE, TIME

SAVING

SPIN reduction/

RINSE HOLD, PRE-

WASH

1)

, STAIN

1)

3)

,

Detergent

Compartment

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

40- 60 MIX

40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
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.

SCURI

60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 4 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).

SINTETICI

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

FACILE STIRO PLUS

60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
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.

DELICATI

40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.

Washing programmes

Options

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, PREWASH

STAIN, SENSITIVE, EX-

TRA RINSE

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, PREWASH

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, PREWASH

2)

STAIN

, SENSITIVE,

EXTRA RINSE, TIME

SAVING

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, PRE-

1)

, EXTRA RINSE

WASH

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD , PREWASH

2)

STAIN

RINSE, TIME SAVING

1)

1)

1)

3)

1)

, EXTRA

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Detergent

Compartment

,

,

,

3)

Washing programmes

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

VISCOSA

40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 4
Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viscose,
cupro, lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more
intensive than the handwash programme.

RISCIACQUO DELICATO

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

SCARICO

Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro­grammes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option
selected.

CENTRIFUGA

Drain and long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle
option selected. 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.

PIUMONI

40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for a single synthetic blanket, du­vet, bedspread and so on.

Options

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

1)

HOLD , PREWASH

2)

STAIN

, EXTRA RINSE

,

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD , EXTRA RINSE

SPIN reduction

SPIN reduction

Detergent

Compartment

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

LANA PLUS / LAVAGGIO A MANO
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg; silk: max. load 1 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.

LINGERIE
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.

OUTDOOR

40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg
Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this
program, do not add any additives.

SPORT

40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2,5 kg
Special programme is suitable for washing heavily
soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically
a prewash phase before the main wash to eliminate
mud stains. We recommend you NOT to put the de­tergent into the
drawer.

20 MIN. - 3KG

30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
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.

compartment of the detergent

Washing programmes

Options

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, EXTRA RINSE

SPIN reduction

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Detergent

Compartment

Helpful hints and tips

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

RAPIDO

60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 5 kg
Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly
soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.

SUPER ECO

Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3 kg
Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic). Cold wash
programme designed for saving energy, water and
time. This programme is suitable with detergents that
becomes effective at low temperature. The detergent
must be used with the supplied or a suitable detergent
dosing cap (use the amount of the detergent recom­mended by detergent's manufacturer). The appliance
automatically runs a short heating phase if the water
temperature is lower than 6°C only.

RISPARMIO ENERGIA

60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor­mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de­crease and the washing time will be extended. This
allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.

/ OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running 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.

Options

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, EXTRA

RINSE , PREWASH

STAIN, SENSITIVE, EX-

TRA RINSE

1)

Detergent

Compartment

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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.

Helpful hints and tips

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.

1)

, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab

1)

, then with acetic

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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

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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
exceed 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.

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.

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.

Care and cleaning

• 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.

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Washing drum

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

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.

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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.

6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,

place it in the container and remove its
cap.

7. When no more water comes out, un-

screw the pump cover by turning it anti­clockwise 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.

8. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from

the filter seat and from the pump im­peller.

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9. Check carefully whether the pump im-

peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn’t rotate, please contact your Serv­ice Centre.

10. Put the cap back on the emergency emp-

tying hose and place the latter back in
its seat.

11. Replace the filter into the pump by in-

serting it correctly into the special
guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by
turning it clockwise.

12. Refit the flap and close the pump door.

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 re­tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.

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Cleaning the water inlet filters

If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."
for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked .

To clean the water inlet filters:

1. Turn off the water tap.

2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.

3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff

brush.

4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make

sure the connection is tight.

5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep

a towel nearby because some water may
flow.

6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff

brush or with the piece of cloth.

7. Screw the hose back to the machine and

make sure the connection is tight.

8. Turn on the water tap.

What to do if…

Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed
as follows:

1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap;

2. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl

placed on the floor and let water drain out;

3. screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after

having put the cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and
consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

1. pull out the plug from the power socket;

2. close the water tap;

3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

4. open the pump door;

5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the

bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl

is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water

stops flowing out;

6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described;

7. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;

8. screw the pump again and close the door.

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WHAT TO DO IF…

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved
easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please
carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 7 blinks, one
of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic
signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:

: problem with the water supply

•

•

•

•
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 7 to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

: problem with the water draining
: door open

: anti-flooding system has activated

What to do if…

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Problem Possible cause/Solution

The washing machine does not start:

The machine does not fill:

The machine fills then empties immediately:

The machine does not empty and/or does not
spin:

The door has not been closed.

• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power
socket.

• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.

• Please check your domestic electrical instal­lation.

The main fuse has blown.

•Replace the fuse.

The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 7 has not been depressed.

• Please turn the selector dial and press the
button 7 again.

The delay start has been selected.

• If the laundry is to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

The Child Safety lock has been activated.

• Deactivate this device.

The water tap is closed.

• Open the water tap.

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.

• Check the inlet hose connection.

The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter
are blocked .

• Clean the water inlet filters (see "Cleaning the
water inlet filters" for more details) .

The door is not properly closed.

• Close the door firmly .

The end of the drain hose is too low.

• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drain­age» section.

The drain hose is squashed or kinked.

• Check the drain hose connection.

The drain filter is clogged.

• Clean the drain filter.

An option or a programme that ends with the
water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the
spinning phases has been selected.

• Select the draining or the spinning pro­gramme.

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.

• Redistribute the laundry.

Problem Possible cause/Solution

There is water on the floor:

Unsatisfactory washing results:

The door will not open:

The machine vibrates or is noisy:

What to do if…

Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.

• Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth­er one.

Check whether there are any leaks from one of
the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to
see this as the water runs down the hose; check
to see if it is damp.

• Check the water inlet hose connection.

The drain hose is damaged.

• Change it with a new one.

The cap on the emergency emptying hose has
not been replaced or the filter has not been
properly screwed in after cleaning action.

• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
hose or screw the filter fully in.

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use an­other one.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.

• Use commercial products to treat the stub­born stains.

The correct temperature was not selected.

• Check if you have selected the correct tem­perature.

Excessive laundry load.

• Introduce into the drum less laundry.

The programme is still running.

• Wait the end of washing cycle.

The door lock has not been released.

•

Wait until the door symbol 9.5 has gone off.

There is water in the drum.

• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.

The transit bolts and packing have not been re­moved.

• Check the correct installation of the appli­ance.

The support feet have not been adjusted

• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.

• Redistribute the laundry.

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• Load more laundry.

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Technical data

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Problem Possible cause/Solution

Spinning starts late or the machine does not
spin:

The machine makes an unusual noise:

No water is visible in the drum:

The display shows the alarm code :

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre. Before telephoning,
make a note of the model, serial number and pur­chase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.

The electronic unbalance detection device has
cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib­uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed
by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap­pen several times before the unbalance disap­pears and normal spinning can resume. If, after
some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the machine will not
spin.

• Redistribute the laundry.

The load is too small.

• Add more items, redistribute the load man­ually and then select the spinning pro­gramme.

The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes an unusual noise compared with other
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a
softer start and more even distribution of the
laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the machine.

Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water with­out affecting performance.

Anti-flooding system has activated.

• Pull out the plug from the power socket, close
the water tap and contact the Service Force
Centre.

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions Width

Height
Depth

60 cm
85 cm
63 cm

Consumption values

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Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum

Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg

Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm

Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.

Maximum

0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa

CONSUMPTION VALUES

Programme Energy consumption

White Cotton 95° 2,5 62

Cotton 60° 1,7 63

Cotton ECO 60°

Cottons 40° 0,97 62

Super Eco 0,15 45

Synthetics 40° 0,55 52

Delicates 40° 0,53 68

Wool/ Handwash 30° 0,32 64

1) « Cotton ECO » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label,
in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.

1)

(KWh)

1,03 57

The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may
vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and
on the ambient temperature.

Water consumption

(litres)

Programme duration

For the duration of

the programmes,

please refer to the

display on the con-

(Minutes)

trol panel.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever
has to be transported again.

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1. After removing all the packaging, careful-

ly lay machine on it’s back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.

2. Remove the power supply cable and the

draining hose from the hose holders on
the rear of the appliance.

3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key sup-

plied with the machine.

4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose

from the drum and remove the polystyr­ene block fitted on the door seal.

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6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two

large ones with the corresponding plastic
plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.

7. Connect the water inlet hose as described

under the paragraph «Water inlet».

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Positioning and levelling

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine
is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber
coating.
Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor
by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar
materials under the machine.
If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine
next to a gas cooker or coalburning stove, an in­sulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the
side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted
between the two appliances.
The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or
similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum.

This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply.

1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet

hose.

2. Connect the hose with the angled con-

nection to the machine.

Do not place the inlet hose downwards.
Angle the hose to the left or right de­pending on the position of your water tap.

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the

ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.

4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”

thread. Always use the hose supplied with

the appliance.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is
too short and you do not wish to move the
tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer
hose specially designed for this type of use.
Installation should comply with local water
authority and building regulations require­ments. Check the minimum water pressure
required for safe operation of the appliance in
the chapter "Technical Data".

Water-stop device

The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device,
which protects against damage caused by water
leaks in the hose which could develop due to nat­ural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a
red sector in the window «A» . Should this occur,
turn the water tap off and refer to your Service
Centre to replace the hose.

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Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

1.

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the

machine.

In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying.

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This could be done by tying it to the tap

with a piece of string or attaching it to the

wall.

2.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch

must be above the trap so that the bend

is at least 60 cm above the ground.

3.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of

not less than 60 cm and not more than 90

cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain
pipe must be larger than the outside diameter
of the drain hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked.

The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and
joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also
taking into account any other appliances in use.

WARNING!
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

WARNING!
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through
failure to comply with the above safety precaution.

WARNING!
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.

Environment concerns

WARNING!
Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by a Service Centre.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection
containers.

Ecological hints

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow
these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent,

water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry

can then be washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the

quantity of laundry being washed.

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