Aeg L 76485 HFL User Manual

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5. PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6. BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7. USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8. HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 9. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 11. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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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 INSTRUCTIONS

Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully:

•For your safety and the safety of your property

•To help the environment

•For the correct operation of the appliance.

Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person.

The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage.

1.1 Children and vulnerable person safety

•Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety. Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging away from children. There is the risk of suffocation or injury.

•Keep all detergents away from children.

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

•Before you close the appliance door, make sure that children and pets are not into the drum.

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

1.2 Child safety device

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

1.3 General safety

•Do not use the appliance for professional use. The appliance is only for domestic use.

•Do not change the specifications of this appliance. There is the risk of injury and damage to the appliance.

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

•Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging to prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat.

•Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry. Hard and sharp material can cause damage to the appliance.

•Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot (only for front-loading appliances).

1.4 Care and cleaning

•Deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct. An incorrect installation causes water leakages.

1.5 Installation

•The appliance is heavy, be careful when you move it.

•Do not transport your appliance without the transit bolts, you can damage internal components and cause leakages or malfunctions.

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•Do not install and connect a damaged appliance.

•Make sure to remove all packaging and transport bolts.

•Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation.

•Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation, the plumbing and the installation of the appliance. This to prevent the risks of structural damage or injury.

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

•When you install the appliance on a carpet floor, make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the carpet. Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.

Water connection

•Do not connect the appliance with old hoses already used. Only use new hoses.

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

•Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time. Let the water flow for some minutes, then connect the inlet hose.

•The first time you use the appliance, make sure that the water hoses and the couplings do not have leakages.

Electrical connection

•Make sure that the appliance is earthed.

•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply.

•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

•Do not use multiple plugs and extension cables. There is a risk of fire.

•Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre.

•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and cable.

•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.

1.6 Discard the appliance

1.Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2.Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

3.Discard the door catch. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the appliance. There is a risk of suffocation (only for front-loading appliances).

2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions	Width / Height / Depth	600 / 850 / 605 mm
	Total depth	640 mm
Electrical connection:	Voltage	230 V
	Overall power	2200 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
		Hot water2)
Maximum load	Cotton	8 kg
Spin speed	Maximum	1400 rpm

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

2)Make sure that the hot water temperature of your domestic system is not more than 55° C

3.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1	2	3	8	9
				10
		4
		5
				11
		6
		7		12

1	Worktop	8	Water drain hose
	Detergent dispenser		Hot and Cold water inlet valves
2		9
	Control panel		Mains cable
3		10
	Door handle		Transit bolts
4		11
	Rating plate		Feet for the appliance level
5		12
	Drain pump
6		3.1 Accessories
	Feet for the appliance level
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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	Cold and Hot anti-flood inlet ho-
			ses
			To prevent possible leakage
		4	Plastic hose guide
			To connect the drain hose on the
			edge of a sink.

4. CONTROL PANEL

1

2

3

Katoen Eco

Coton Eco

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

1On/Off button (Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt)

2 Programme knob

3 Display

4Start Pause button (Start/Pauze - Départ/Pause)

5Delay start button (Startuitstel - Départ Différé)

6Time saving button (Tijd Besparen - Gain de Temps)

7Extra rinse button (Extra Spoelen - Rinçage+)

8Hot and Cold water connection button (Hot&Cold)

9 Spin reduction button (T/min.)

10 Temperature button (Temp. ºC)

4.1 On Off button 1

Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated.

The AUTO Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when:

• You do not use the appliance for 5 mi-

nutes before you press button 4 .

–All settings are cancelled.

–Press button 1 to activate the appliance again.

–Set again the washing programme and all possible options.

•After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme. Refer to 'At the end of programme'.

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4.2 Programme knob 2

Turn this knob to set a programme. The related programme indicator comes on.

4.3 Display 3

A B C D

The display shows:

A• The maximum temperature of the programme.

B• The default spin speed of the programme.

• 'No Spin'1) and 'Rinse Hold' symbols.

C• The display symbols.2)

Symbols Description

Washing phase

Rinse phases

Spin phase

Child lock

You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on.

You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.

If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on:

•There is water in the drum.

•The 'Rinse Hold' function is on.

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D• The programme time

When the programme starts, the time decreases with steps of 1 minute.

•The delay start

When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay start time.

•Alarm codes

If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes. Refer to 'Troubleshooting' chapter.

•Err

The display shows this message for some seconds if:

–You set a function that is not applicable for the programme.

–You change the programme while it operates.

The indicator of the Start/Pause button 4 flashes.

•

When the programme is completed.

1)Only available for Spin/Drain programme.

2)The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.

4.4 Start/Pause button 4

Press button 4 to start or interrupt a programme.

4.5 Delay start button 5

Press button 5 to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.

4.6 Time save button 6

Press the button 6 to decrease the programme duration.

•Press one time to set 'Shortened duration' for items with daily soil.

•Press two times to set 'Extra Quick' for items with almost no soil.

Some programmes accept only one of the two functions.

4.7 Extra rinse button 7

Press button 7 to add rinsing phases to a programme.

Use this function for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft.

4.8 Hot and cold water connection button 8

If you set one of the first 6 washing programmes, the indicator of this button comes on.

The hot water connection is on. The appliance fills with hot and cold

from your domestic hydraulic system. To wash with cold water only, press this button to deactivate the hot water connection.

We recommend that you deactivate the hot water connection to remove blood, egg and red wine stains from the laundry.

4.9 Spin button 9

Press this button to:

•Decrease the maximum speed of the spin phase when you set a programme.

The display shows only the spin speeds available with the set programme.

•Deactivate the spin phase.

•Activate the 'Rinse Hold' function. Set this function to prevent fabric creases. The appliance does not drain the wa-

ter when the programme is completed.

Spin phase is off.

'Rinse Hold' function is on.

4.10 Temperature button 10

Press button 10 to change the default temperature.

- - = cold water

4.11 Acoustic signals function

You can hear the acoustic signals when:

•You activate the appliance.

•You deactivate the appliance.

•You press the buttons.

•The programme is completed.

•The appliance has a malfunction.

To deactivate/activate the acoustic sig-

nals, press button 8 and button 7 at the same time for 6 seconds.

If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate only when you press the buttons and when a malfunction occurs.

4.12 Child lock function

This function prevents children to play with the control panel.

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•To activate the function, press button 10 and button 9 at the same time

until the display shows the symbol .

•To deactivate the function, press button 10 and button 9 at the same

time until the symbol goes off. You can activate the function:

• Before you press the Start/Pause button 4 : the appliance cannot start.

• After you press the Start/Pause button 4 , all the buttons and the programme knob are deactivated.

4.13 Permanent extra rinse function

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

•To activate the function press button 6 and button 5 at the same time

until the indicator of button 7 is on.

•To deactivate the function press button 6 and button 5 at the same time until the indicator of button 7 is off.

5. PROGRAMMES

Programme	Type of load	Cycle	Functions
Temperature	max. weight of	description
	load

Katoen - Blanc/	White and coloured	Wash
Couleurs	cotton with normal	Rinses
Cotton	soil.	Long spin
95° - Cold	max. 8 kg

SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD

HOT&COLD1)

EXTRA RINSE

TIME SAVING2)

SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN

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Programme	Type of load	Cycle	Functions
Temperature	max. weight of	description
	load
Katoen + VoorWhite and coloured		Prewash	SPIN REDUCTION
was - Coton +	cotton with heavy	Wash	RINSE HOLD
Prélavage	soil.	Rinses	HOT&COLD1)
Cotton + Pre-	max. 8 kg	Long spin	EXTRA RINSE
wash			TIME SAVING2)
95° - Cold
Jeans	All items in jeans.	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
60° - Cold	Jersey made items	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
	with hi-tech materi-	Short spin	HOT&COLD1)
	als.		EXTRA RINSE
	max. 7 kg		TIME SAVING2)
Extra Stil - Ex-	White and coloured	Stop with water in	HOT&COLD1)
tra Silence	cotton with normal	the drum	EXTRA RINSE
Extra Silence	soil.	Rinses	TIME SAVING2)
95° - Cold	max. 8 kg	Long spin
Synthetica -	Synthetic or mixed	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Synthétiques	fabric items with	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Synthetics	normal level of soil.	Short spin	HOT&COLD1)
60° - Cold	max. 4 kg		EXTRA RINSE
			TIME SAVING2)
Strijkvrij - Re-	Synthetic fabric	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
passage Fac-	items with normal	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
ile3)	soil.	Short spin	HOT&COLD1)
Easy Iron	max. 4 kg		EXTRA RINSE
60° - Cold			TIME SAVING2)
Fijne Was -	Delicate fabrics as	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Délicats	acrylics, viscose,	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Delicates	polyester items with	Short spin	EXTRA RINSE
40° - Cold	normal soil.		TIME SAVING2)
	max. 4 kg
Wol/Zijde -	Machine washable	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Laine/Soie	wool. Hand washa-	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Wool/Silk	ble wool and deli-	Short spin
	cate fabrics with

	40° - Cold	«hand washing»
		care symbol.
		max. 2 kg

Centrifugeren/ Pompen - Essorage /Vi-

dange4)

Spin/Drain

All fabrics	Drainage of the
The maximum load	water
of the laundry is re-	Spin phase at the
lated to the type of	maximum speed.
laundry.

SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE

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Programme	Type of load	Cycle	Functions
Temperature	max. weight of	description
	load
Spoelen - Rin-	All fabrics	One rinse with ad-	SPIN REDUCTION
çage		ditive	RINSE HOLD
Rinse		Long spin	EXTRA RINSE5)
Gordijnen - Ri-	Set this programme	Prewash	SPIN REDUCTION
deaux	to wash curtains. It	Wash	RINSE HOLD
Curtains	adds automatically	Rinses	EXTRA RINSE
40° - Cold	the prewash phase	Short spin
	to clean the dust
	from the curtains.
	Do not put the de-
	tergent into the pre-
	wash compartment.
	max. 2 kg
Dekbed -Cou-	One synthetic blan-	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
ette	ket, duvet, bed-	Rinses	HOT&COLD1)
Blanket	spread and so on.	Short spin
60° - 30°	max. 2 kg
Kort Intiensief -	Quick washing pro-	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Intensif	gramme, to be used	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Quick Intensive	for lightly soiled	Long spin	EXTRA RINSE
60° - 40°	white/fast coloured
	cottons and mixed
	fabrics.
	max. 5 kg
20 Min. - 3 kg	Cotton and synthet-	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
40° - 30°	ic items with light	Rinses
	soil or worn only	Short spin
	one time.

Super Eco6)

Cold

Mixed fabrics (cot-	Wash
ton and synthetic	Rinses
items).	Long spin
max. 3 kg

Katoen Eco -	White and fast col-	Wash	SPIN REDUCTION
Coton Eco7)	oured cotton with	Rinses	RINSE HOLD
Cotton Eco	normal soil.	Long spin	HOT&COLD1)
Baumwolle Eco	max. 8 kg		EXTRA RINSE
60° - 40°8)			TIME SAVING2)

1)This function is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.

2)if you press the button 6 two times (Extra Quick function set), we recommend you to decrease the quantity of the load. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results are not good.

3)The wash and spin phase is soft to prevent the creases of the laundry. The appliance adds some rinses.

4)The default phase of the spin speed is related to cotton items. Set the spin speed. Make sure that it agrees with the laundry. To select the DRAIN programme only, set the function NO SPIN.

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5)Press EXTRA RINSE button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.

6)Set this programme to decrease the time and the consumption of energy and water.

7)Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.

8)Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the «Katoen Eco – Coton Eco 60 °C» and «Katoen Eco – Coton Eco 40 °C» 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.

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

5.1 Woolmark Certificate

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Com-

pany for the washing of machine washable Woolmark product provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1027

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. ©The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd.

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	Water con-	Approxi-	Remain-
		(Kg)	consump-	sumption	mate pro-	ing mois-
			tion (kWh)	(litre)	gramme	ture (%)1)
					duration
					(minutes)
	Cottons 60 °C	8	1.60	72	168	52
	Cottons 40 °C	8	1.00	72	164	52
	Synthetics 40	4	0.60	50	110	35
	°C
	Delicates 40	4	0.70	60	91	35
	°C
	Wool/Hand	2	0.35	57	58	30
	wash 30 °C
	Standard cotton programmes
	Standard 60	8	0.87	59	225	52
	°C cotton
	Standard 60	4	0.76	49	170	52
	°C cotton
	Standard 40	4	0.51	49	165	52
	°C cotton

1) At the end of spin phase.

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Off Mode (W)	Left On Mode (W)
0.48	0.48

The values of power consumption of the «Off-mode » and «Left-on mode» are in compliance with the EU Commision regulation 2015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.

Cold and hot water loading (The highest hot water temperature allowed is 55°C)

Programme	Energy consumption	Water consump-
	(KWh)	tion (litre)
Cottons 60 °C	0.75	72
Cottons 40 °C	0.45	72
Synthetics 60°	0.45	50
Synthetics 40°	0.24	50

6. BEFORE 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.

7.USING THE APPLIANCE

1.Open the water tap.

2.Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

3.Press button 1 to activate the appliance.

4.Put the laundry in the appliance.

5.Use the correct quantity of detergent and additives.

6.Set and start the correct programme for the type of laundry and soil.

7.1 Loading the laundry

1.Open the appliance door.

2.Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum.

3.Close the door.

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Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.

7.2 Filling the detergent and additives

The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak programme.

Add the detergent for prewash and soak 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.

The compartment for the stain remover.

Put the product in the compartment and set the stain function before you start the programme.

Flap for powder or liquid detergent

Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liquid detergent.

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

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Check the position of the flap

1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops.

2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser.

3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up.

4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down.

With the flap in the position DOWN:

– Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.

– Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit showed in the flap.

– Do not set the prewash phase.

– Do not set the delay start function.

5. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner.

6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser. Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.

	7.3 Setting and starting a			3. The display shows the default tem-
	programme			perature and spin speed. To change
				the temperature and/or the spin
	1. Turn the programme knob. The rela-			speed, press the related buttons.
	ted programme indicator comes on.			4. Set the available functions. The indi-
	2. The indicator of button		flashes	cator of the set function comes on or
		4
	with red colour.			the display shows the related sym-
				bol.

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5.Press button 4 to start the programme. The indicator of button 4 is on.

The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water.

The appliance adjust automatically the cycle time to the laundry you have put in the drum to have perfect washing results in the minimum necessary time. After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme, the display shows the new time value.

7.4 Interrupt a programme

1.Press button 4 . The indicator flashes.

2.Press button 4 again. The washing programme continues.

7.5 Cancel a programme

1.Press button 1 to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance.

2.Press button 1 again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme.

The appliance does not drain the water.

7.6 Change a function

You can change only some functions before they operate.

1.Press button 4 . The indicator flashes.

2.Change the function set.

7.7 Set the delay start

1.Press button 5 again and again until the display shows the number of minutes or hours. The related symbols comes on.

2.Press button 4 , the appliance starts the countdown of the delay start.

When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.

Before you press button 4 to start the appliance, you can cancel or change the set of the delay start.

7.8 Cancel the delay start

1.Press button 4 . The related indicator flashes.

2.Press button 5 again and again until the display shows 0’.

3.Press button 4 . The programme starts.

7.9 Open the door

While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked.

To open the appliance door:

1.Press button 4 . The door lock symbol in the display goes off.

2.Open the appliance door.

3.Close the appliance door and press button 4 . The programme or the delay start continues.

If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high, the door lock symbol stays on and you cannot open the door. To open the door do the steps that follow:

1.Deactivate the appliance.

2.Wait for some minutes.

3.Make sure that no water is in the drum.

If you deactivate the appliance, it is necessary to set the programme again.

7.10 At the end of the programme

•The appliance stops automatically.

•The acoustic signals operate.

•In the display comes on.

•The indicator of the Start/Pause button 4 goes off.

•The door lock symbol goes off.

•Press button 1 to deactivate the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance.

When you activate the appliance again, the display show the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle.

•Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty.

•Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew and odours.

•Close the water tap.

The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum:

–The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry.

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–The door stays locked.

–You must drain the water to open the door.

To drain the water:

1.If necessary, decrease the spin speed.

2.Press the Start/Pause button 4 . The appliance drain the water and spin.

3.When the programme is completed and the door lock symbol goes off, you can open the door

4.Deactivate the appliance.

The appliance drain and spin automatically after approximately 18 hours.

8. HINTS AND TIPS

8.1 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.

8.2 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.

8.3 Detergents and additives

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

•Do not mix different types of detergents.

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

•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.

8.4 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).

•Clarke degrees.

If the water hardness in your area is high 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

9. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

9.2 Maintenance wash

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

9.1 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 find on the packaging of the manufacturer.

Do this separately from the laundry wash.

With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this:

•Empty the laundry from the drum.

•Set the hottest cotton wash programme

•Use a correct quantity of powder detergent with biological properties.

After each wash, keep the door open for a while to prevent mould and to let unpleasant smells go out.

9.3 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.

9.4 Drum

Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.

9.5 Door seal

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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.

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

9.6 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.

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5. Clean the dispenser recess with a brush.

6. Put back the dispenser in the recess.

9.7 Drain pump

Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean.

•The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain.

WARNING!

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

	Clean the pump if:				2. Do not remove the filter
	• The appliance does not drain the wa-				while the appliance oper-
		ter.			ates. Do not clean the drain
	• The drum cannot turn.				pump if the water in the ap-
	• The appliance makes an unusual noise				pliance is hot. The water
					must be cold before you
		because of the blockage of the drain
					clean the drain pump.
		pump.
		To clean the drain pump:
					1. Open the drain pump door.

2. Pull the flap out to remove it.

3. Put a container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out.

4. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out.