AEG-Electrolux WASL3E101 User Manual

user manual

Washing Machine

WA SL3 E 101 - WA SL6 E 101

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Contents

Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
Display 6
Personalization 7
First use 7
Daily use 8
Helpful hints and tips 13

Subject to change without notice

Washing programmes 14
Care and cleaning 18
What to do if… 22
Technical data 24
Consumption values 25
Installation 25
Electrical connection 29
Environment concerns 29

Safety information

Important! 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.

• 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. Re-

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pairs 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.

• Never use the appliance if the power sup­ply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that
the inside of the washing machine is ac­cessible.

Child safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or in­struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to chil­dren - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of children’s reach.

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

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

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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.

To disable this device and restore the pos­sibility of closing the door, rotate the but­ton counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.

The NEW JET system allows total use of de­tergent and reduces water consumption so
saving energy.

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1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Drum light

3

4

5

6

4 Door opening handle
5 Rating plate
6 Drain pump

7 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for pre-

wash. The prewash detergent is added at

the beginning of the wash programme.

Compartment for powder or liquid deter-

gent used for main wash .

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric

softener, 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.

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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 ( U/MIN. - ES-

SORAGE )

4 OPTION button ( OPTION - OPTIONS )
5

OK button ( OK )

6 TIME SAVING button ( ZEITSPAREN -

TEMPS )

7 START/PAUSE button ( START/PAUSE

- DEPART/PAUSE )

8 DELAY START button ( ZEITVORWAHL

- DEPART DIFFERE )

9 Display

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Symbols on the control panel

= Handwash

Display

9.8

9.9

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5

9.1 - TEMPERATURE - symbol

9.2 - SPIN SPEED, NIGHT CYCLE

RINSE HOLD

- symbols

9.3 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK

9.4 - TIME SAVING

(DAILY) (SUPER

,

- symbol

QUICK) - symbols

9.5 - DELAY START

9.6 - Option symbols: PREWASH

STAIN

, SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE

- symbol
,

9.7 - End of the programme

9.8 - Washing programme duration or delay

- symbols

time

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.

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...»).

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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.

Personalization

This appliance is provided with a SET-
TINGS 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 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 allows you to mod­ify the optical characteristic of the display.
By pressing the button 4 you can increase or
decrease the contrast.

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.

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. 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.

Return to main menu

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

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.

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Important! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Position

At the end of the programme the selec­tor dial must be turned to position

to switch the machine off.

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. 8 KG for Cottons; see
«Washing Programmes» for the maximum
load of each programme),

•

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.

If too much laundry has been loaded into the
machine, the display will advise you about

to Switching OFF of the machine.

,

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.

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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.

1.

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of deter­gent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment

and, if you wish to carry
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 an arrow.

2.

.

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.

If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked

(the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer).

Close the drawer gently.

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 dif-

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ferent 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

.

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».

Select the desired options by pressing
button 4 and confirm your choice by
pressing button 5

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.
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 the button
5 to confirm your choice. The corresponding
symbol appears on the right side of the dis­play to indicate that this option has been set.
Press the button 4 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.

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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:

• 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.

• 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.

Important! 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:

•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 .

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 «DAI-
LY» (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.

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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

dis-

appears on the display,

• press the button 7 again to start the pro­gramme.

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

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

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

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 .

• If the display says that the appliance is in

pause, the door can be opened

• If the display says alternately that the ap-

pliance 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 lev-
el 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

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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

/

OFF,

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

5 ,

Stand by : once the programme has finished

after a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the display

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.

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a

• 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

and the display
says that the programme is finished. The
door can be opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to

/OFF
to switch the machine off. Remove the laun­dry from the drum and carefully check that
the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew and
unpleasant smells.

is reduced. By pressing any button the ap­pliance will come out of the energy saving
status.

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 ace-

1)

tone

, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab 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

1)

, then with acetic

1) do not use acetone on artificial silk

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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.

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.

Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom­mendations on quantities to use and do not

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

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will de­pend on the type of fabric, load size, degree
of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc­tions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:

• you are washing a small load

• the laundry is lightly soiled

• large amounts of foam form during wash­ing.

Degrees of water hardness

Water hardness is classified in so-called “de­grees” of hardness. Information on hardness
of the water in your area can be obtained
from the relevant water supply company, or
from your local authority. If the water hard­ness degree is medium or high we suggest
you to add a water softener following always
the manufacturer’s instructions. When the
degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quan­tity of the detergent.

Washing programmes

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

COTTONS/LINEN

Koch-Buntwäsche/Blanc couleurs
95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at maximum available
speed

Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).

1)

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN3) -

WASH

EXTRA RINSE - SEN-

SITIVE - TIME SAVING

Detergent

Compartment

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

HYGIENE

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

40- 60 MIX

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

JEANS

60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).

SYNTHETICS

Pflegeleicht/Synthétiques
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm

Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg

1)

Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

EASY IRON PLUS

Leichbügeln plus/Repassage facile plus
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 2 kg

Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.

Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN

WASH

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN -

WASH

SENSITIVE - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

WASH

2)

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN3) -

WASH

EXTRA RINSE - SEN-

SITIVE - TIME SAVING

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- EXTRA

WASH

RINSE

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Detergent

Compartment

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

DELICATES

Feinwäsche/Délicats
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm

Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load 2 kg

1)

Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.

DUVETS

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

DELICATE RINSES

Feinspülen/Rinçages délicats
Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 4 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin.

DRAIN

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

SPIN

Schleudern/Essorage
Drain and long spin at maximum available speed
Max. load 8 kg
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

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

WOOL PLUS - HANDWASH

Wolle plus/Laine plus
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200
Max. load 2 kg; Max. load for silk: 1 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab­rics. Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbal­ance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin
phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.

Options

Detergent

Compartment

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN3) -

WASH

EXTRA RINSE - TIME

SAVING

SPIN REDUCTION

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD

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

LINGERIE

Dessous/Lingerie
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.

OUTDOOR SPORTS

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

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

QUICK INTENSIVE

Schnell Intensiv/Intensif
60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 5 kg
Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled
white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.

SUPER ECO

Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic). Cold wash
programme designed for saving energy, water and
time. This programme is suitable with detergents that
becomes effective at low temperature. The detergent
must be used with the supplied or a suitable detergent
dosing cap (use the amount of the detergent recom­mended by detergent's manufacturer). The appliance
automatically runs a short heating phase if the water
temperature is lower than 6° C only.

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION -

RINSE HOLD - EXTRA

RINSE

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Detergent

Compartment

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

ECONOMY

Energiesparen/Economique
60°-40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at maximum available
speed
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.

/ OFF
Aus/Arrêt
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 SAVING, we recommend you, to
reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading possible however with somewhat reduced
cleaning results.

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

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

Options

SPIN REDUCTION -

NIGHT CYCLE -

RINSE HOLD - PRE-

2)

- STAIN -

WASH

SENSITIVE - EXTRA

RINSE

Detergent

Compartment

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.

External cleaning

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

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

Detergent dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.

1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer

by pulling it firmly.

2. Remove the conditioner insert from the

middle compartment.

3. Clean all parts with water.

4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will

go, so that it is firmly in place.

5. Clean all parts of the washing machine,
especially the nozzles in the top of the
washing-in chamber, with a brush.

6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in
the guide rails and push it in.

Washing drum

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

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

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

2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.

Door seal

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

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Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:

• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;

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

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

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

Proceed as follows:

1. Unplug the appliance.

2. If necessary wait until the water has

cooled down.

3. Open the pump door.

4. Pull flap forward to remove.

5. Place a container close to the pump to

collect any spillage.

6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,

place it in the container and remove its
cap.

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7. When no more water comes out, un­screw the pump cover by turning it anti­clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli­ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up any water spillages
when removing the cover. Clean the filter
under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff.

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

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

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

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

12. Refit the flap and close the pump door.

Warning!

When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a wash
cycle, always wait until the appliance has fin­ished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting
the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tight­ened so as to stop leaks and young children
being able to remove it.

Cleaning the water inlet filters

Important! If the appliance doesn't fill, takes

long to fill water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display (if available) shows the
relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."
for more details), check if the water inlet filters
are blocked .

To clean the water inlet filters:

1. Turn off the water tap.

2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.

3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff

brush.

4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make
sure the connection is tight.

5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.

6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.

7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.

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8. Turn on the water 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.

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What to do if…

Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer.
Before contacting your local Service Centre,
please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the yellow pilot light of button 8 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

Problem Possible cause/Solution

The washing machine does not start:

The machine does not fill:

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 8 to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, con­tact your local Service Centre.

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 main fuse has blown.

• Replace the fuse.

The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 8 has not been pressed.

• Please turn the selector dial and press the but­ton 8 again.

The delay start has been selected.

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

The Child safety lock has been activated.

• Deactivate this device.

The water tap is closed. «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 or the inlet valve filter are
blocked.

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

The door is not properly closed. «Please check

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

• Close the door firmly.

Problem Possible cause/Solution

The machine fills then empties immediately:

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

There is water on the floor:

Unsatisfactory washing results:

The door will not open:

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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.

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

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

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use another
one.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.

• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn
stains.

The correct temperature was not selected.

• Check if you have selected the correct tem­perature.

Excessive laundry load.

• 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.

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Problem Possible cause/Solution

The machine vibrates or is noisy:

Spinning starts late or the machine does not
spin:

No water is visible in the drum:

The display shows the message «Anti-flood­ing system has been activated. Please check
inlet/drain pipe connections» :

The drum light doesn’t work:

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.

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.

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

Anti-flooding system has been activated.

• Disconnect the appliance, close the water tap
and contact the Service Force Centre

Please contact your local Service Centre.

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.

Technical data

Dimensions Width

Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum

Height
Depth
Depth (Overall dimensions)

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

Maximum

60 cm
85 cm
60 cm
63 cm

0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa

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Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg

Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm (WA SL 3 E 101)

1600 rpm (WA SL 6 E 101)

Consumption values

Programme Energy consumption

White Cottons 95° 2.50 62

Cottons 60° 1.70 63

Cotton Energy Saving
Programme 60° Ener­giesparen/Economique

1)

Cottons 40° 0.97 62

Synthetics 40° 0.55 51

Delicates 40° 0.54 67

Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.30 64

1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme Energiesparen/Economique» at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the
reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with CEI 456/75
standards.

(KWh)

1.20 57

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

Water consumption

(litres)

Programme duration

(Minutes)

For the duration of

the programmes,

please refer to the

display on the con-

trol panel.

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.

1. After removing all the packaging, carefully

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

2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining and inlet hose from the hose
holders on the rear of the appliance.

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plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.

3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key sup­plied with the appliance.

4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

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.

5. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plastic

Water inlet

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

Caution! 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 con­nection to the machine.

Caution! 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.

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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

Important!

• 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:

1. 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.

MAX 100cm

2. 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.

3.

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.

loop

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The drain hose may be extended to a
maximum of 4 metres. An additional

Electrical connection

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

Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.

The manufacturer does not accept
any responsibility for damage or

Environment concerns

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

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

are

drain hose and joining piece is available
from your local Service Centre.

injury through failure to comply with
the above safety precaution.

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

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

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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