FORS WA8449 User Manual

WA8449

User Manual

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CONTENTS

Safety information 2 Safety instructions 3 Product description 5 Control panel 6 Dial and buttons 8 Programmes 11 Settings 15 Before first use 16

Daily use 16 Hints and tips 22 Care and cleaning 23 Troubleshooting 27 Consumption values 31 Technical Data 32 Guarantee Conditions 33

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from

this appliance when it is in operation at all times.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the

door is open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be

activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance

of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from

the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not

be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using

the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to

clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral

detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent internal damage.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

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

• The floor area where the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.

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

• Do not install the appliance directly over the floor drain.

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

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

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

Electrical connection

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.

Use

WARNING! Risk of injury,

electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

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

• Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It can damage rubber parts of the washing machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before loading them into the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glass can get hot.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or

suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Appliance overview

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Worktop

Detergent dispenser

Control panel

Door handle

Rating plate

Drain pump filter

Feet for levelling the appliance

Drain hose

Inlet hose connection

Mains cable

Transit bolts

Hose support

CONTROL PANEL

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Programme dial

Display

Eco touch button (Eco)

Time saving touch button (Time Save)

Rinse touch button (Rinse)

• Extra rinse option (Extra Rinse)

• Skipping wash phase - Only Rinse option ( Rinse Only)

Start/Pause touch button ( Start/ Pause)

Stain/Prewash touch button ( Stain/ Prewash)

• Stain option ( Stain)

• Prewash option (Prewash)

Delay start touch button (Delay Start)

Steam Plus touch button (Plus Steam)

Spin reduction touch button ( Spin)

• Rinse Hold option

• Extra Silent option

• Skipping wash and rinse phases Only Spin option (Spin Only)

• Skipping wash, rinse and spin phases - Only Drain option ( Drain

Only)

Temperature touch button (Temperature)

On/Off push button (On/Off)

Display

Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation (refer to ProSense load detection paragraph) .

Maximum laundry indicator. It blinks if the laundry amount exceeds the de‐ clared load.

Door locked indicator.

Delay start indicator.

The digital indicator can show:

• Programme duration (e. g. ).

• Delay time (e. g. or ).

• Cycle end (

• Warning code (e.g. ).

Washing phase indicator. It flashes during pre-wash and wash phase.

Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase.

When the Soft Plus option is activated, the indicator appears.

Spinning and draining phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain phase.

Steam phase indicator.

Anti-crease phase indicator.

Child safety lock indicator.

Energy saving indicators. The indicator appears by selecting a pro‐ gramme for cotton at 40 °C or 60 °C.

Time saving indicator.

Spin speed indicator.

Rinse hold indicator.

Extra silent indicator.

Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set.

Multilingual badges

Adhesive badges in different languages are supplied with the appliance.

The desired badge can be glued around the programme dial.

Program

Antiallergi

20 min. - 3 kg

Motionstøj

Koge-/Kulørt

Syntetisk

Finvask

Uld/Silke

Damp

Vattæpper

Jeans

DIAL AND BUTTONS

On/Off

Pressing this button for a few seconds allows to activate or deactivate the appliance. Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off.

As the Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption in a few cases, you may need to activate the appliance again.

For more details, refer to Stand-by paragraph in Daily Use chapter.

Introduction

The options/functions are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options/ functions and washing programmes in the "Programme Chart". An option/ function can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn't allow you to set the incompatible options/functions together.

Temperature

When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature.

Touch this button repeatedly until the desired temperature value appears on the display.

When the display shows the indicators and , the appliance does not heat the

water.

Spin

When you set a programme, the appliance automatically sets the maximum spin speed allowed.

Touch repeatedly this button to:

• Decrease the spin speed. The display shows only the

spin speeds available for the set programme.

• Activate the Rinse Hold option.

The final spin is not performed. The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. The washing programme ends with water in the drum.

The display shows the indicator . The door stays locked and the drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door. If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water.

The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately.

• Activate the Extra Silent option.

The intermediate and the final spinning phases are suppressed and the programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing.

The display shows the indicator . The door stays locked. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door. As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are available. In some programmes the rinses are performed with more water. If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the only draining phase.

The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately.

• Drain Only option (Skipping the wash,

rinse and spin phases) .

The appliance performs the only draining phase of the selected washing programme.

The display shows the indicator (cold), and the indicator (no spin) and the indicator .

• Spin Only option (Skipping the wash and rinse phases) . The appliance performs only the spinning phase of the selected washing programme.

The display shows the indicator (cold), the phase indicator and the

spin speed.

If it is necessary to reduce the spin speed, select a programme with a lower spin speed as default.

Stain/Prewash

Press this button repeatedly to activate one of the two options or both.

The relevant indicator goes on in the display.

• Stain Select this option to add an anti-stain phase to a programme in order to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover. Pour the stain remover into

compartment . The stain remover will be added in the appropriate phase of the washing programme.

This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C.

• Prewash Use this option to add a pre-wash phase at 30 °C before the washing phase. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry, especially if containing sand, dust , mud and other solid particles.

The options can increase the programme duration.

Plus Steam

This option adds a steam phase followed by a short anti-crease phase at the end of the washing programme.

The steam phase reduces fabric creasing and facilitates the fabric ironing.

The indicator flashes on the display during steam phase.

This option can increase the programme duration.

When the programme stops the display shows a zero , the indicator is steady on and the indicator

starts flashing. The drum performs smooth movements for about 30 minutes to keep the steam benefit. By touching any button the anticrease movements stop and the door unlocks.

A small laundry load helps to reach better results.

Delay Start

With this option you can delay the start of a programme in a more convenient time.

Touch the button repeatedly to set the required delay. The time increases by steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2 hours up to 20 h.

After touching the Start/Pause button, the display shows the indicator and the

selected delay time and the appliance begins the countdown.

Rinse

With this button you can select one of the following options:

• Extra Rinse option

This option adds a few rinses according to the selected washing programme.

Use this option for persons allergic to detergent residues and in areas where the water is soft.

This option increases slightly the programme duration.

• Skipping wash phase - Rinse Only option The appliance performs only the rinsing phase, the spinning and the draining phases of the selected programme.

The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates.

Time Save

With this option you can decrease the programme duration.

• If your laundry is normally or lightly soiled, it may be advisable to shorten the washing programme. Touch this button once to decrease the duration.

• In case of smaller load, touch this button twice to set an extra quick programme.

The display shows the indicator .

This option can also be used to shorten the Steam programme duration.

Eco

Set this option for slightly or normally soiled items washed at 30°C or higher temperatures.

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

indicator .

If you select the Cotton programme at 40°C or 60°C and no other options are set, the display shows the indicator

; these are the standard cotton programmes, the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption.

Start/Pause

Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme.

PROGRAMMES

Programme Chart

Washing programmes

Programme Programme description

Washing programmes

Cottons

White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Cot‐

tons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.

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

Synthetics

Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.

Delicates

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring a mild washing. Normal soil.

Wool/Silk

Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fab‐ rics with «hand washing» care symbol1).

Steam programme

Programme Programme description

Steam

Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This pro‐ gramme reduce creases and odours

and relaxes the fibres. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a steam programme, ironing becomes effort‐ less. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle. Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:

• Items that are not suitable for tumble drying.

• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.

Washing programmes

Anti-Allergy

White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature maintained above 60°C for some minutes. This helps in removing germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles. An additional rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues and pol‐ lens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is more effective.

20 min. - 3 kg

Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or worn only once.

Outdoor

Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser.

Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg.

This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydrophobic coating. To perform the water-repellent restoring cycle, proceed as follows:

• Pour the washing detergent in the compartment .

• Pour a special water-repellent restorer for fabric in the drawer

compartment for fabric softener .

• Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg.

To further improve the water-repellent restorer action, dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by set‐ ting the Outdoor drying programme (if available and if the garment care label permits tumble drying).

Programme Programme description

Jeans

Denim clothing and jersey items. Normal soil. This programme performs a gentle rinsing phase, designed for denim, that re‐ duces fading and avoids washing powder residues on the fibres.

Machine Clean

Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and freshen the drum and to remove residue that may cause odour. For the best result use this cycle once a month. Before run this cycle, remove all items from the drum. In the washing phase compartment of the detergent dispenser, put the flap of the compartment in upward position. Pour a cup of chlorine bleach or a washing machine cleaner in the washing phase compartment. DO NOT use both together.

After the drum cleaning, run a further rinse cy‐ cle with empty drum and no detergent to re‐ move any residue of bleach.

During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or

doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.

If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry can be humid. Line dry

the items for about 10 minutes.

Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour.

Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load

Programme Default temper‐

ature Temperature range

Maximum spin speed Spin speed range

Maximum load

Washing programmes

Cottons

40 °C 95 °C - Cold

1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm

8 kg

Synthetics

40 °C 60 °C - Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

4 kg

Delicates

40 °C 40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

4 kg

Wool/Silk

40 °C 40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

1.5 kg

Steam programme

Steam

- - 1.5 kg

Washing programmes

Programme Default temper‐

ature Temperature range

Maximum spin speed Spin speed range

Maximum load

Anti-Allergy

60 °C

1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm

8 kg

20 min. - 3 kg

30 °C 40 °C - 30 °C

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

3 kg

Outdoor

30 °C 40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

2.5 kg

1 kg

Jeans

40 °C 60 °C - Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

8 kg

Machine Clean

60 °C

1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm

Washing programme.

Washing programme and waterproofing phase.

Programme options compatibility

Programme

Cottons

Synthetics

Delicates

Wool/Silk

Steam

Anti-Allergy

20 min. - 3 kg

Outdoor

Jeans

Machine Clean

Options

Spin

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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Drain Only

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Spin Only

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Stain1)

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Prewash

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Extra Rinse

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Programme

Cottons

Synthetics

Delicates

Wool/Silk

Steam

Anti-Allergy

20 min. - 3 kg

Outdoor

Jeans

Machine Clean

Options

Rinse Only

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Time Save 3)

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Delay Start

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Plus Steam4)

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Soft Plus

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This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.

This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C.

If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the

appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.

This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.

Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue

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

Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1230

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark.

SETTINGS

Child Lock

With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel.

• To activate/deactivate this option, touch the and the buttons

simultaneously until the indicator comes on/goes off on the display.

You can activate this option:

• After you touch the Start/Pause button: all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated (except On/Off button ).

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

The appliance keeps the selection of this option after you switch it off.

Acoustic signals

This appliance is provided with different acoustic signals, that operate when:

• You activate the appliance (special short tune).

• You deactivate the appliance (special short tune).

• You touch the buttons (click sound).

• You make a wrong selection (3 short sounds).

• The programme is completed (sequence of sounds for about 2 minutes).

• The appliance has a malfunction (sequence of short sounds for about 5 minutes).

To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals when the programme is

completed, touch the and the buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds.

If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction.

Permanent Extra Rinse

With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme.

• To activate/deactivate this option touch the button and the

button simultaneously until the indicator of the Extra Rinse button comes on/

goes off.

Soft Plus

Set the Soft Plus option to optimise the fabric softener distribution and improve the fabric softness.

It is suggested when you use the fabric softener.

This option increases slightly the programme duration.

To activate/deactivate this option touch the button and the button

simultaneously until the indicator comes on/goes off above the

indicator.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that all transit bolts have been removed from the appliance.

2. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open.

3. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by .

This action activates the drain system.

4. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked by .

5. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum.

This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Activating the appliance

1. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.

2. Open the water tap.

3. Press the On/Off button for a few

seconds to activate the appliance. A short tune sounds (if activated). The programme dial is automatically set on Cotton programme .

The display shows the maximum load, the default temperature, the maximum spin speed, the indicators of the phases making up the programme and the cycle duration.

Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance door.

2. Shake the items before you put them

in the appliance.

3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item

at a time. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum.

4. Close the door firmly.

CAUTION! Make sure that no

laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.

Filling the detergent and additives

Compartment for prewash phase an soak programme. Compartment for washing phase.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. Compartment for stain remover.

Flap for powder or liquid detergent.

Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated

level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results.

After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.

Check the position of the flap

1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it

stops.

2. Press the lever down to remove the

dispenser.

3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap

up.

4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap

down.

With the flap in the position DOWN:

• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.

• Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on the flap.

• Do not set the prewash phase.

• Do not set the delay start function.

5. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner.

6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser.

Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.

Setting a programme

1. Turn the programme dial to select the

desired washing programme. The related programme indicator comes on.

The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes. The display shows the maximum declared load for the programme, the default temperature, the maximum spin speed, the washing phase indicators (when available) and an indicative programme duration.

2. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, touch the related buttons.

3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons. The related indicators come on in the display and the given information changes accordingly.

In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes

on and an acoustic signal sounds.

Starting a programme

Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The related indicator stops flashing and stays on. In the display, the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing and the maximum load indicator goes off. The programme starts, the door is locked.

The display shows the indicator .

The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water.

Starting a programme with the delay start

1. Touch the Delay Start button

repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. The indicator

goes on.

2. Touch the Start/Pause button. The appliance starts the countdown of the delay start. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts.

The PROSENSE estimation starts at the end of the countdown.

Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started

To cancel the delay start:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes.

2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows

3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the programme immediately.

Changing the delay start after the countdown has started

To change the delay start:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes.

2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time.

3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the new countdown.

The ProSense load detection

The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium/high load.

After touching the Start/Pause button, the maximum declared load indicator goes off,

the indicator flashes, the ProSense starts the laundry load detection:

1. The appliance detects the load in the first 30 seconds: the indicator and

the time dots flash, the drum rotates shortly.

2. At the end of the load detection, the indicator goes off and the time dots

stop flashing. The programme duration will be adjusted accordingly and could increase or decrease. After further 30 seconds, the water filling starts.

At the end of the load detection, in case of drum overload, the indicator

flashing in the display: In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible

to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments.

Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1).

Important! If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the washing programme

starts anyway, despite the overload. In this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results.

About 20 minutes after the programme start, the programme duration could be adjusted again depending on the capacity of water absorption of the fabrics.

The ProSense detection is carried out with complete washing programmes only (no skipping phase selected).

Programme phase indicators

When the programme starts the indicator of the running phase flashes and the other phase indicators are steady on.

E.g. the washing or pre wash phase is

running:

When the phase ends the relevant indicator stops flashing and is steady on. The next phase indicator starts flashing.

E.g. the rinse phase is running:

If you select the Plus Steam the steam phase indicators come on.

The steam phase is running: .

The anti-crease phase is running: .

Interrupting a programme and changing the options

When the programme is running, you can change only some options:

1. Touch the button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes.

2. Change the options. The given information in the display changes accordingly.

3. Touch the button Start/Pause again.

The washing programme continues.

Cancelling a running programme

1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the

programme and to deactivate the appliance.

2. Press the button On/Off again to activate the appliance.

Now, you can set a new washing programme.

If the ProSense phase is already carried out and the water filling is already started, the new programme starts

without repeating the ProSense phase. The water

and the detergent are not drained out in order to avoid waste. The display shows the maximum duration of the programme, updating it about 20 minutes after the starting of the new programme.

Opening the door

If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door.

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

1. Touch the button Start/Pause.

In the display the related door lock indicator goes off.

2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items.

3. Close the door and touch the button Start/Pause.

The programme or the delay start continues.

End of the programme

When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active).

In the display all washing phase indicators become steady and the time area shows

The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off.

The door unlocks and the indicator goes off.

1. Press the On/Off button to deactivate the appliance.

After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance.

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

2. Remove the laundry from the appliance.

3. Make sure that the drum is empty.

4. Keep the door and the detergent

dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours.

5. Close the water tap.

Draining water out after end of cycle

If you have chosen a programme or an option that does not empty out the water of the last rinse, the programme is completed, but:

• The display shows the indicator

, the option indicator or and the door locked indicator . The indicator of the running phase flashes.

• The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent the creases in the laundry.

• The door stays locked.

• You must drain the water to open the door:

1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to

decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance.

2. Touch the Start/Pause button:

• If you have set , the appliance drains the water and spins.

• If you have set , the appliance only drains the water.

The option indicator or goes out, while the indicator flashes and then

goes off.

3. When the programme is completed and the door locked indicator goes

off, you can open the door.

4. Press the On/Off button a few seconds to deactivate the appliance.

In any case, the appliance empties the water out automatically after approximately 18 hours.

Stand-by option

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

• You do not use the appliance for 5

minutes before you touch the Start/ Pause button. Press the button On/Off to activate the appliance again.

• After 5 minutes from the end of the

washing programme Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle.

If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water.

HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

The laundry load

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

• Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels.

• Do not wash white and coloured items together.

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

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

• Empty pockets and unfold.

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

• Pre-treat tough stains.

• Wash heavy soil stains with a special detergent.

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

• Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash small and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).

• A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to excessive vibration. If this occurs:

a. interrupt the programme and open

the door (refer to "Opening the door when a programme or the delay start operates");

b. manually redistribute the load so

that the items are spaced evenly around the tub;

c. press the Start/Pause button. The

spin phase continues.

Stubborn stains

For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient.

We recommend that you pre-treat these stains before you put the items in the appliance.

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

Detergents and other treatments

• Only use detergents and other treatments specially made for washing machines:

– powder detergents for all types of

fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate

fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low

temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special ones for woollens only.

• Do not mix different types of detergents.

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

• Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding the

indicated maximum level ( ).

• Use the recommended detergents for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.

Ecological hints

• Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil.

• Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed.

• If you pre-treat the stains, you can use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature.

• To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness".

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