It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 General safety 3 Installation 4 Use 4 Child Safety 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5 Detergent dispenser drawer 6 CONTROL PANEL 6 Display 7 FIRST USE 9 PERSONALIZATION 9 Acoustic signals 9 Child safety lock 9 DAILY USE 9 Load the laundry 9 Washing Only 10 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 10 Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) 10 Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 2) Programme option buttonsPREWASH option STAIN optionSENSITIVE option DAILY option SUPER QUICK option EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) Select the DELAY START (button 8) 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 Altering an option or a running programme 13 Interrupting a programme 14 Cancelling a programme 14 Opening the door after the programme has started 14 At the end of the programme 14 USE - DRYING 14 Drying only 14 USE - WASHING AND DRYING 16 NON-STOP programme: Washing and Automatic drying 16 NON-STOP programme: Washing and Timed drying 16 Fluff in the garments 17 WASHING PROGRAMMES 18 DRYING PROGRAMMES 21 Automatic Programmes 21 Timed Programmes 21 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 21 Sorting out the laundry 21 Before loading the laundry 22 Removing stains 22 Detergents and additives 22 Quantity of detergent to be used 23 Degrees of water hardness 23 DRYING HINTS 23 Preparing the drying cycle 23 Laundry not suitable for drying 23 Garment labels 24 Drying cycle duration 24 Additional drying 24 CARE AND CLEANING 24 Descaling 24 After each wash 24 Maintenance wash 25 External cleaning 25 Detergent dispenser drawer 25 Safety information 3 132933490-A-272011 Washing drum 25 Unpacking 34 Door seal 26 Positioning and levelling 36 Drain pump 26 Rubber feet kit (4055126249) 37 Cleaning the water inlet filters 28 Water inlet 37 Frost precautions 29 Water-stop device 38 Emergency emptying out 29 Water drainage 38 WHAT TO DO IF… 29 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 39 CONSUMPTION VALUES 33 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 39 TECHNICAL DATA 33 Packaging materials 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 34 Ecological hints 40 INSTALLATION 34 Subject to change without notice OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. • It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. • You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. • Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures. Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time. General safety • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. • During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it! • Make sure that small pets and children do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. • Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine. • Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities. • Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. 4 4 Safety information • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. 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...