Aeg-electrolux LAVAMAT 84850, LAVAMAT 86850 A User Manual

LAVAMAT 84850 - 86850 A

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 5

Product description 5

Detergent dispenser drawer 7

Control panel 7
Display 8

The display shows the following
information: 8
Duration of the selected programme 8
Programme progress display 8
Delay start 9
Incorrect option selection 9
Alarm codes 9
End of the programme 9

First use 9

Setting the language 9
Setting the time 10

Personalization 10

Setting the brightness 10
Setting the contrast 10
Setting the acoustic signal 10
Return to main menu 11

Daily use 11

Open the door 11
Select the required programme by means of
selector dial (1) 11
Weight sensor 11
Load the laundry 12
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener 12
Select the temperature (button 2) 13

Select the spin speed, Night Cycle or Rinse
Hold option (button 3) 13
Programme options (button 4) 13
PREWASH 14
STAIN 14
SENSITIVE 14
EXTRA RINSE 14
Select the saving memory option (SAVE
MEMORY) 14
Select the Child Lock option (CHILD LOCK )

Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME )

Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) (START/
PAUSE ) 16
Select the DELAY START (button 8) (DELAY
START ) 16
Altering an option or a running programme

Interrupting a programme 16
Cancelling a programme 16
Opening the door after the programme has
started 16
At the end of the programme 17

Washing programmes 17
Helpful hints and tips 22

Sorting out the laundry 22
Temperatures 22
Before loading the laundry 22
Maximum loads 22
Laundry weights 22
Removing stains 23
Detergents and additives 23
Degrees of water hardness 24

Care and cleaning 24

Descaling 24
After each wash 24
Maintenance wash 24

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Safety information

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External cleaning 25
Detergent dispenser drawer 25
Washing drum 25
Door seal 26
Drain pump 26
Cleaning the water inlet filter 28
Emergency emptying out 28
Frost precautions 28

What to do if… 29
Technical data 32
Consumption values 33

Installation instructions 33

Installation 33

Unpacking 33
Positioning and levelling 36
Water inlet 36
Water-stop device 37
Water drainage 37

Electrical connection 38
Environment concerns 39

Packaging materials 39
Ecological hints 39

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 re­quirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty
to provide the following safety notes.

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

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

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

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

General safety

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

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

• Make sure that small pets 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.

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Safety information

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• 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 appliance 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.

• This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance with IEC
60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance drum light need to
be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.

• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to
the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user
manual.

• 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.

Product description

• 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.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children

- danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb
into the drum. To prevent children 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.

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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.

Product description

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

Control panel

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.)
3 SPIN reduction button (SPIN)
4 OPTION button (OPTION)
5 OK button (OK)
6 TIME SAVING button (TIME)

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Symbols :

Display

Display

7 START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE)
8 DELAY START button (DELAY START)
9 Display

Handwash, Child Lock

9.8

9.9

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5

9.1 - This position shows the water temperature of the washing cycle

9.2 - This position shows the selected spin speed and the following options symbols: NIGHT

CYCLE

, RINSE HOLD

9.3 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol (CHILD LOCK)

9.4 - TIME SAVING options:

(DAILY), (SUPER QUICK)

9.5 - The symbol of the delayed start (DELAY START)

9.6 - Option symbols: PREWASH

, STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE

9.7 - End of the programme

9.8 - Washing programme duration or delayed start countdown

9.9 - Information field (several rows show you the programme progress)

The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme 9.8 and the esti­mated end of cycle 9.7 are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 1.40).
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.

9.7

9.6

Programme progress display

After having pressed the button 7 , the display shows the running phase of the washing
program 9.9 . On the display you can see also the description of the selected type of fabric,
an animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the remaining one, the duration
of the washing program and the end of cycle.

First use

Delay start

If you have selected the button 8 , the relevant symbol 9.5 appears on the display.
After having pressed the button 7 , the selected delay time value (max 20 hours) appears
on the right side of the display with the corrisponding symbol.
The delay time value decreases every minute ( 9.8 ).

Incorrect option selection

If a wrong option is selected the display says that it is not selectable.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm messages can be displayed, for example:
«Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press STAR/PAUSE» (see
chapter «What to do if...»).

End of the programme

When the programme has finished the corresponding message appears on the display. The
button 7 pilot light goes off.
If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the
backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled.
Only the button 7 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched
off.
By pressing any button the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you
could set another washing programme or swich the appliance off.

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First use

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

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

• Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry
in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2
a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.

Setting the language

When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector dial
1 , you must set the language that you prefer. When the appliance is switched on again all
the messagges in the display will appear in this language.

If the display is not showing any language screen, the appliance has already been switched
on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press at the same time
the buttons 2 and 3 for 6 seconds to activate the menu language.

By pressing the button 4 you can scroll all the available languages.
The display says to press the button 5 to confirm the language and then the button 4 to
change the selection.
Press the button 5 twice to confirm your choice.

Personalization

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Setting the time

After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash. Remember to change
the setting time in accordance with daylight-savings time or solar time.
The CLOCK setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important to keep
it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it.
To set the time press repeatedly the button 4 to select the settings menu (SETTINGS) and
confirm your choice by pressing button 5 .
With a single and short pressing of the button 4 , the hours can be adjusted.
Press the button 5 to confirm it. Repeat the previous operation for setting the minutes.

If the appliance has already been switched on once, refer to the beginning of «Personali­zation» chapter.

Personalization

This appliance is provided with a settings menu that allows you to modify the factory
settings as you want.
When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press the button
4 to activate the options menu. By pressing again the same button you can move through
all the available options till when you locate the settings menu. Press the button 5 to access
in the menu. Use the button 4 again to scroll all the settings and press button 5 to confirm
your choice.

Setting the brightness

The brightness setting (BRIGHTNESS) allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the
display.
By pressing the button 4 , you can increase or decrease the brightness.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button 5 to confirm your choice.

Setting the contrast

The contrast setting (CONTRAST) allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the
display.
By pressing the button 4 you can increase or decrease the contrast.
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button 5 to confirm your choice.

Setting the acoustic signal

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

• at the end of the programme

• in the event of operating problems

If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button 4 in order to select the buzzer
menu (BUZZER). Press button 5 to confirm your choice. The line around the corresponding
symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be carried out.
Press again the button 4 to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal.
Then press the button 5 to confirm your choice.

Daily use

Return to main menu

This setting function allows you to return to the option menu.
Locate the back option (Back) by pressing the button 4 .
Press the button 5 to confirm your choice.

Daily use

The appliance is provided with a weight sensor that permits to measure the quantity of
laundry loaded into the drum and advises you on the detergent quantity to use. Before
switching the appliance on, make sure that the drum is empty. If you do not, the washing
will subsequently not be registered properly by the weight sensor. See chapter «Weight
sensor».

Open the door

Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.

Select the required programme by means of selector dial (1)

The machine is switched on now.
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 the button 7 starts blinking and the display shows the programme name
and the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

Position

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

CAUTION!

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the appliance is
working, the display says to turn programme selector in the last used position.

to Switching OFF of the machine.

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To change a running programme please refer to «Altering an option or a running pro­gramme».

Weight sensor

After some seconds you switched the appliance on the following indicators appear on the
display if the door is open:

• the maximum load capacity of the selected programme, (i.e. 7 KG for Cottons; see
«Washing Programmes» for the maximum load of each programme),

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the actual loading from 0.0 KG to the maximum load provided for the selected washing
programme. Loads of less than 0.5 KG are not displayed,

• the animated bar that also fills itself with steps corresponding to 0.5 KG ,

• the detergent quantity recommended for current load expressed as a percentage.

Daily use

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If too much laundry has been loaded into the machine, the display will advise you about
overloading. Remove the exceeding amount of laundry in such cases.
Press any button or close the door to let the display show again the information about the
washing programme.

If settings are not undertaken for several seconds during the programme setting process,
the loading information appears on the display when the door is open.

The weight and the detergent quantity displayed for each programme are indicative and
permit to reduce the detergent consumption.

The indicating weight screen won’t appear any more when the door is closed and after the
button 7 has been pressed to start the washing programme.

Load the laundry

1. 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.

WARNING!

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 deter­gent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment
out the prewash phase, pour the deter­gent into the compartment marked

If you wish to perform the stain function,
pour the stain remover into the compart­ment marked with blue arrow

and, if you wish to carry

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.

Daily use

2. If required, pour fabric softener into the

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

Close the drawer gently.

(the amount

Select the temperature (button 2)

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 appliance.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the paragraph
«Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to

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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 appliance.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent
the fabrics from creasing.
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. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.

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

For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».

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Programme options (button 4)

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.

Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The symbols and messages of the
incompatible options are not displayed.

Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any
other option, is selected, the display says that is not selectable.

Daily use

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You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing
the button 7 . Press the button 4 to activate the option menu.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4 . The corresponding programme name
appears in the relative rectangle to indicate that this programme can be selected.
Press the button 4 to activate and confirm your choice. The corresponding symbol appears
on the right side of the display to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same
button to deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about 10 seconds until the display gets back to the default
status. The selected options appear on the display.

For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».

PREWASH

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

STAIN

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

.

SENSITIVE

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.

EXTRA 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.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.

Select the saving memory option (SAVE MEMORY)

Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1600 rpm,
with PREWASH and EXTRA RINSE).
There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 positions of the pro­gramme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in the same way as any other
wash programme by means of the selector dial.
Saving Memory:

Daily use

• select the desired programme and required options

•

press the button 4 to activate the options menu

•

by pressing the button 4 , locate the saving memoy option and press button 5

•

by pressing the button 4 select the number of the memory (MEMORY) (1-2) in which
you wish memorize your customized programme.

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press the button 5 to save the selected programme. The display says that the programme
has been saved.

To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning.

If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display says
that the memory is full and to press the button 5 to over-write or the button 4 to cancel.
Press then button 5 to memorize the new programme.

The memorized programmes cannot be erased, but you can only over-write them with
another washing programme setting.

Select the Child Lock option (CHILD LOCK )

Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK , which permits you to leave the
appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance . Set this option before pressing the button 7 and after having selected
the required programme wash.
This function remains able also when the appliance is not working.

Setting Child lock option:

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press the button 4 to activate the options menu,

•

press the button 4 to locate the CHILD LOCK option,

•

press the button 5 to enable this option. The corresponding symbol appears on the
display. The display says to press the button 4 and 5 together for 5 seconds to unlock
the appliance.

If you press any button after the programme has started with CHILD LOCK enabled, the
display will say that the appliance is locked and to use the key combination to unlock it.
At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simultaneously the button 4 and the
button 5 for 5 seconds until the display will say that the appliance is unlocked.
This function stays permanently on. To disable it, refer to Setting Child Lock option .

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Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME )

The appliance proposes by default the washing cycle for normally soiled laundry. The
washing cycle time can be reduced by means of this button.
This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS, SYNTHETICS and
DELICATES.
By pressing this button once, the corresponding symbol and the message «DAILY» (DAILY )
appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle duration . The display will
show the reduced washing time. To be used for lightly soiled laundry.
By pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol and the message «SUPER
QUICK» (SUPER QUICK) will appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle
duration. The display will show the reduced washing time.
To be used only for very lightly soiled laundry.

Daily use

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Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) (START/PAUSE )

Press this button, to start the selected programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
On the display will appear the name and the running phase of the selected programme to
indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7 : the corresponding red
pilot light starts to flash, while the display says that the appliance is in pause.
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.

Select the DELAY START (button 8) (DELAY START )

This option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 30, 60, 90
minutes, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours.
Selecting the delay time:

• Select the programme and the required options,

•

Select the desired delay time by pressing the button 8 , the display shows the delay value
and the relevant symbol 9.5 .

The estimated end of the programme time is displayed in 9.7 .

•

Press the button 7 : the machine starts its countdown displayed in 9.8 . The programme
will start after the selected delay has expired.

You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7 .
Cancelling the delayed start:

•

set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ,

•

press the button 8 until the symbol

•

press the button 7 again to start the programme.

The DELAY START option can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programmes.

disappears on the display,

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 appliance by pressing the button 7 .
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme

selector dial to
the previous washing programme. Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out.

and then to the new programme position. Press the button 5 to cancel

Interrupting a programme

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

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to and then in the new selected programme.
Press the button 5 to cancel the programme which is running.
Now press the button 7 to start the new programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

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

Washing programmes

• If the display says that the appliance is in pause, the door can be opened

• If the display says alternately that the appliance is in pause and the door is locked, this
means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom
edge of the door or that the drum is turning: in this case the door can not be opened

• If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to

. After about some minutes the door can be opened

(pay attention to the water level and temperature!) .

After closing the door, it is necessary to select the previous programme again and to press
the button 7 , the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been
interrupted.

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of the button 7 goes off, a static
appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If the RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected, the pilot light of the button
7 goes off, the display says that the door is locked and the RINSE HOLD option has been
selected, the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
Please follow the below instructions to empty out the water:

•

turn the programme selector dial to

•

select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme and confirm it by pressing button 5 ,

• 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 static
that the programme is finished. The door can be opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to
from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open
to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

/OFF,

and the display says

/OFF to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry

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Washing programmes

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

COTTONS/LINEN

95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH -

STAIN - EXTRA RINSE

- SENSITIVE - TIME

Detergent

Compartment

1)

Washing programmes

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

HYGIENE

60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 7 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
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.

40- 60 MIX

40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 7 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
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.

JEANS

60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 7 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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).

SYNTHETICS

60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

WASH - STAIN

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH ­STAIN - SENSITIVE -

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH -

STAIN - EXTRA RINSE-

SENSITIVE - TIME

1)

Detergent

Compartment

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

EASY IRON PLUS

60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm

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.

DELICATES

40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 3,5 - Reduced load kg 1,5
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm

Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.

DUVETS

40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 2,5
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special programme for a single synthetic blanket, du­vet, bedspread and so on.

DELICATE RINSES

Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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.

DRAIN

Draining of water
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro­grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected.

Washing programmes

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

WASH - EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH -

STAIN - EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - EXTRA RINSE

1)

- TIME

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Detergent

Compartment

Washing programmes

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

SPIN

Drain and long spin
Max. load 7 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selec­ted. Before selecting this programme the selector dial

must be turned to
by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the
fabrics to be spun.

WOOL PLUS - SILK

30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg; Max. load for silk: 1 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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 2 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.

OUTDOOR SPORTS

40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this
programme, do not add any additives.

20 MIN. - 3KG

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

. You can choose the spin speed

Options

SPIN REDUCTION

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION /

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

Compartment

Detergent

Washing programmes

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

QUICK INTENSIVE

60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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.

ECONOMY

60°-40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 7 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
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 you select the SUPER QUICK option by means of button TIME , we recommend you, to reduce the maximum
load as indicated. Full loading possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION /

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD, EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE

HOLD - PREWASH ­STAIN - SENSITIVE -

EXTRA RINSE

Detergent

Compartment

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Helpful hints and tips

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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.

Temperatures

95° or 90°

60°/50°

40°-30°- Cold

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...)

for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,

pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled

white cotton (e.g. underwear)

for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including syn­thetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, ma­chine washable, non-shrink»

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:

•

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

•

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

•

Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

quilt cover 700 g

man’s work shirt 600 g

sheet, man’s pyjamas 500 g

tablecloth 250 g

Helpful hints and tips

The following weights are indicative:

pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g

tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g

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.
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.

1) do not use acetone on artificial silk

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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 .

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.

A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from
degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent
can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft).

Level Characteristic

1 soft 0-7 0-15

2 medium 8-14 16-25

3 hard 15-21 26-37

4 very hard > 21 > 37

Degrees of water hardness

German °dH French °T.H.

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.

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

Care and cleaning

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 elimi­nate eventual possible objects that could be trap­ped in the fold.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if:

• the machine does not empty and/or spin

• the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins,

coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:

1. Disconnect the appliance.

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

3. Open the pump door.

4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.

5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap

cover.

6. When no more water comes out, un-

screw the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.

7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.

8. Put the cap back on the emergency emp-

tying hose and place the latter back in
its seat.

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9. Screw the pump fully in.

10. 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 replacing the 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 filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to
fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is
not blocked.

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.

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.

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.

What to do if…

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 messages appear 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: «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open
and then press START/PAUSE».

•

Problem with the water draining: «Cannot drain the water. Please check that the
filter is clean and then press START/PAUSE».

•

Door open: «Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START/PAUSE»

•

Anti-flooding system has activated: «Anti-flooding system has been activated. Please

check inlet/drain pipe connections ».
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 Possible cause/Solution

The door has not been closed. «Please check

that the door is closed properly and then
press START/PAUSE»

• 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 washing machine does not start:

The main fuse has blown.

•Replace the fuse.

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

• 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.

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What to do if…

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Problem Possible cause/Solution

The machine does not fill:

The machine fills then empties immediately:

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

The water tap is closed. «Cannot fill water.
Please check that the tap is open and then
press button START/PAUSE»

• Open the water tap.

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. «Cannot

fill water. Please check that the tap is open
and then press button START/PAUSE»

• Check the inlet hose connection.

The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.

• Clean the water inlet hose filter.

The door is not properly closed. «Please check

that the door is closed properly and then
press START/PAUSE»

• 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. «Cannot

drain the water. Please check that the filter
is clean and then press button START/
PAUSE»

• Check the drain hose connection.

The drain filter is clogged. «Cannot drain the

water. Please check that the filter is clean
and then press button START/PAUSE»

• 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 or the inlet hose is damaged.

• Replace it with a new one.

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

• Refit the cap on the filter 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.

• Reduce the laundry load.

The programme is still running.

• Wait the end of washing cycle.

There is water in the drum.

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

For opening the door refer to display mes­sage.

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 message «Anti-flood-
ing system has been activated. Please check
inlet/drain pipe connections.» :

The drum light doesn’t work:

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.

• The laundry load is perhaps to little, 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 been activated.

• Disconnect the appliance and contact the
Service Force Centre

Please contact your local Service Centre.

Technical data

Dimensions Width

Height
Depth

60 cm
85 cm
63 cm

Consumption values

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Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating

Water supply pressure Minimum

Maximum Load Cotton 7 kg

Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm (L84850A)

plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.

Maximum

0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa

1600 rpm (L86850A)

Consumption values

Programme Energy consumption

White Cottons 95° 2,1 62

Cottons 60° 1,35 58

Cotton ECO 60°

Cottons 40° 0,75 58

Synthetics 40° 0,55 51

Delicates 40° 0,55 63

Wool/ Handwash 30° 0,25 58

1) «Cotton Eco» at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label,
in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.

1)

(KWh)

1,05 45

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 using the key

supplied 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 height of drain hose do not have to exceed 100 cm.

• 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.

• The drain hose must not be kinked and must be fastened to prevent it falls down.
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

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Directly into a drain pipe. Attach the hook to drain hose and hang it in the drain pipe.
Make sure that the drain hose doesn't fall down.
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.

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. This could
be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string
or attaching it to the wall.

You can connect the drain hose to a siphon.

The drain hose must be above the siphon. Fix the
drain hose to the siphon with a clamp.

MAX 100cm

Electrical connection

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

Environment concerns

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.

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.

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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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