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WASHING MACHINE
USER MANUAL
L 98685 FL
L 98485 FL
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use, read
this manual carefully:
• For your safety and the safety of your
property
• To help the environment
• For the correct operation of the ap-
pliance.
Always keep these instructions with the
appliance also if you move or give it to
a different person.
GENERAL SAFETY
The manufacturer is not responsible if
an incorrect installation and use causes
damage.
• Do not use the appliance for profes-
sional use. The appliance is only for
domestic use.
• Do not change the specifications of
this appliance. There is the risk of in-
jury and damage to the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
Risk of explosion or fire.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging to prevent
burns to eyes, mouth and throat.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry. Hard and
sharp material can cause damage to
the appliance.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE
PERSON SAFETY
• Do not let persons, children inclu-
ded, with reduced physical sensory,
reduced mental functions or lack of
experience and knowledge use the
appliance. They must have supervi-
sion or instruction for the operation
of the appliance by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
• Keep all packaging away from chil-
dren. There is the risk of suffocation
or injury.
• Keep all detergents away from chil-
dren.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot (only for front-load-
ing appliances).
• Keep children and pets away from
the appliance when the door is open.
• Before you close the appliance door,
make sure that children and pets are
not into the drum.
• If the appliance has a child safety de-
vice, we recommend to activate it.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Do not use the appliance without the
filters. Make sure that the installation
of the filters is correct. An incorrect
installation causes water leakages.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
• When you activate this device, you
cannot close the door. This prevents
children or pets to be closed in the
drum. To activate the device, turn it
clockwise, until the groove is horizon-
tal. To deactivate the device, turn it
counterclockwise, until the groove is
vertical.
INTERNAL LAMP
This appliance has an internal lamp that
comes on when you open the door and
goes off when the door is closed.
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WARNING!
Do not look directly into the
beam of the lamp.
• Do not connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long
time. Let the water flow for some mi-
nutes, then connect the inlet hose.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that the water hoses and
the couplings do not have leakages.
To replace the internal lamp,
contact the service centre.
Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket before the re-
placement of the internal lamp.
Electrical connection
INSTALLATION
• Make sure that the appliance is
earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical informa-
tion on the rating plate agrees with
the power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multiple plugs and exten-
sion cables. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not replace or change the mains
cable. Contact the service centre.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and cable.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installa-
tion. Make sure that there is access
to the mains plug after the installa-
tion.
• Do not pull the mains cable to dis-
connect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• The appliance is heavy, be careful
when you move it.
• Do not transport your appliance with-
out the transit bolts, you can damage
internal components and cause leak-
ages or malfunctions.
• Do not install and connect a dam-
aged appliance.
• Make sure to remove all packaging
and transport bolts.
• Make sure that the mains plug is dis-
connected from the mains socket
during installation.
• Only a qualified person must do the
electrical installation, the plumbing
and the installation of the appliance.
This to prevent the risks of structural
damage or injury.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C.
• When you install the appliance on a
carpet floor, make sure that there is
air circulation between the appliance
and the carpet. Adjust the feet to
have the necessary space between
the appliance and the carpet.
DISCARD THE APPLIANCE
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard
it.
3. Discard the door catch. This pre-
vents children or pets to be closed
in the appliance. There is a risk of
suffocation (only for front-loading
appliances).
Water connection
• Do not connect the appliance with
old hoses already used. Only use new
hoses.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the water hoses.
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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
PACKAGING MATERIALS
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
Recycle the materials with the symbol
.
Put the packaging in applicable con-
tainers to recycle it.
ECOLOGICAL HINTS
To help the environment, use less water
and energy, obey these instructions:
• Set a programme without the pre-
wash phase to wash laundry with nor-
mal soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover
when you set a programme with a
low temperature.
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.
• To use the correct quantity of the de-
tergent, check the water hardness of
your domestic system
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions
Width / Height / Depth
Total depth
600 / 850 / 600 mm
640 mm
Electrical connection:
Water supply pressure
Voltage
230 V
2200 W
10 A
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
50 Hz
Minimum
Maximum
0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Cold water
1)
Water supply
Maximum load
Spin speed
Cotton
8 kg
Maximum
1400 rpm (L98485FL)
1600 rpm (L98685FL)
1)
Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
9
10
11
4
5
6
12
13
7
8
Worktop
Feet for the appliance level
Water drain hose
Water inlet hose
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Detergent dispenser
Control panel
Door handle
9
10
11
12
13
Mains cable
Internal lamp
Rating plate
Transit bolts
Feet for the appliance level
Drain pump
INTERIOR ACCESSORIES
Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
Plastic caps
1
2
1
2
To close the holes on the rear side
of the cabinet after the removal of
the transit bolts.
Anti-flood inlet hose
To prevent possible leakage
Plastic hose guide
3
4
4
3
To connect the drain hose on the
edge of a sink.
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CONTROL PANEL
1
2
3
Gewichtssensor
Glätten
Koch/Bunt
Extra Leise
Pflegeleicht
Leichtbügeln
Feinwäsche
Auffrischen
Dampf
Memory 1
4
5
Energiesparen
Super Eco
20Min. - 3kg
Jeans
Memory 2
Wolle/Seide
Daunen
Spülen
Flecken/ Extra
U/Min.
Vorw.
Zeit
Zeit-
vorwahl
Temp.
Schleudern/
Start/Pause
Anti-Allergie
Spülen Sparen
Pumpen
Auto Off
12
11 10
9
8
7
6
Auto Off button
Zeit Sparen touch button
Extra Spülen touch button
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Programme knob
Display
Flecken/Vorwäsche/Einweichen
touch button
Spin reduction touch button (U./
Min.)
10
11
12
Dampf touch button
Memory touch buttons
Start/Pause touch button
Zeitvorwahl touch button
Temperature touch button (Temp.)
•
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TOUCH SCREEN
Before press button
, you do not
use the appliance for five minutes.
Do not wear gloves when you
touch the buttons.
Make sure the touch screen and
buttons are always clean and
dry.
1
Press button
ance again.
to activate the appli-
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme. Refer to 'At the
end of programme'.
1
AUTO OFF BUTTON
2
PROGRAMME KNOB
Press this button to activate or deacti-
vate the appliance. A tune sounds when
the appliance is activated.
Turn this knob to set a programme. The
related programme indicator comes on.
The AUTO OFF function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
energy consumption when:
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DISPLAY
A
B
C
D
J
I
H
G
F
E
The text bar:
• Guides you in the use of the appliance.
• Shows the programme status and phase.
A
• Shows alarm messages. Refer to 'Troubleshooting' .
The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.
Child lock
B
Door locked
You cannot open the door when the symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
If the symbol stays on but the programme is completed:
C
• There is water in the drum.
• The ' Rinse Hold ' function is on.
• The time of the day
When you activate the appliance the display shows the time of the
day for some seconds. To adjust the clock, refer to "Clock setting".
• The programme duration
When the washing programme starts, the programme time decreases
every minute.
D
Programme duration symbol
The symbol comes on when the digits shows the pro-
gramme duration.
• The end time of the washing programme .
Programme end symbol
The symbol comes on when the digits shows the pro-
gramme end time.
10
• The time of delay
– When you set the delayed start the time of the programme end in-
creases by steps of 30 minutes till 10 hours and by steps of one
hour till 20 hours.
• The end of the programme
The display shows a zero.
This part comes on only if the door is open - Refer to 'Loading the laun-
dry'.
The programme maximum load
The weight of the laundry
E
The indicator bar fills accordingly to the laundry weight.
The indicator fully fills when you put the maximum load.
If you need to set a function
• An empty indicator bar comes on when the related function is availa-
ble with the set programme. If an indicator bar does not come on, it
means that it is not available.
• The function symbol comes on when the function is set.
• The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set function.
• If you make an incorrect selection the text bar on the display tells that the se-
lection is not possible.
Time save
The symbol comes on when you set the following functions:
Shortened duration
F
Extra quick
Extra rinsing
G
The indicator bar fills accordingly the numbers of rinses.
Stains
Prewash
H
I
Soak
The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.
The default spin speed of the programme.
1)
_ _ _
No spin
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Rinse hold
1)
Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
The default temperature of the programme.
J
Cold wash
4
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DAMPF BUTTON
ZEITVORWAHL BUTTON
4
7
Touch button
to set the steam level.
Touch button
to delay the start of a
This is possible only with programmes
where the steam function is available.
The duration of the steam phase
programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
changes accordingly to your selection.
8
ZEITSPAREN BUTTON
8
Touch button
gramme time.
You can select:
to decrease the pro-
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MEMORY BUTTONS
5
Touch one of the buttons
to memo-
rise a programme or to set a memo-
rised programme.
SHORTENED DURATION
To wash items with daily soil.
EXTRA QUICK
To wash quickly items with almost no
soil.
Some programmes accept only one of
these functions.
Memorise a programme
1.
1
Press button
pliance.
to activate the ap-
2.
2
Turn the programme knob (
your favourite programme.
) to
3. If it is necessary, set one or more
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EXTRA SPÜLEN BUTTON
functions.
9
Touch button
to a programme.
to add rinsing phases
4. Touch and hold one of the buttons
5
for some seconds. The buzzer
Use this function for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the wa-
ter is soft.
sounds and the display shows that
the programme is saved. .
Set a memorised programme
1. Touch the button where you memo-
rised the programme you want to
set.
FLECKEN, VORWÄSCHE UND
10
EINWEICHEN BUTTON
2. The programme indicator comes on
and the display shows all the infor-
mation.
10
Touch button
functions:
to set one of the these
FLECKEN
To cancel a memorised pro-
gramme you can only memorise
a new programme.
Use this function for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this function, put the
6
START/PAUSE BUTTON
stain remover into compartment
.
The programme duration in-
creases.
This function is not available
6
Touch button
programme.
to start or interrupt a
with a temperature lower than
40° C.
12
• The appliance has a malfunction.
VORWÄSCHE
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
Use this function for heavy soil.
The appliance adds a prewash phase to
the main wash.
10
9
signals, touch button
and button
at the same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic
signals, they continue operate
only when you touch the but-
tons and when a malfunction oc-
curs.
The programme duration increases.
EINWEICHEN
Use this function for heavy soil.
The appliance soaks the laundry at
30°C for about half an hour before to
wash.
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
This function prevents children to play
with the control panel.
• To activate the function, touch but-
11
SPIN BUTTON
11
Touch button
to:
12
11
at the same
ton
time until the display shows the sym-
bol
• To deactivate the function, touch
12 11
and button
• Decrease the maximum speed of the
spin phase of the programme.
.
The display shows only the spin
speeds available with the set
programme.
button
same time until the symbol
and button
at the
goes
off.
• Deactivate the spin phase (' No Spin '
function).
• Activate the ' Rinse Hold ' function.
You can activate the function:
•
6
Before you touch the button
appliance cannot start.
: the
Set this function to prevent fabric
creases. The appliance does not
drain the water when the programme
is completed.
•
6
After you touch the button
the buttons and the programme
knob are deactivated.
, all
PERMANENT EXTRA RINSE
FUNCTION
12
TEMPERATURE BUTTON
12
Touch button
temperature.
to change the default
With this function you can keep the ex-
tra rinse function permanently on when
you set a new programme.
Symbols - - - and
= cold water
• To activate the function touch but-
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
FUNCTION
8
7
ton
time until the display shows the sym-
bol
• To deactivate the function touch
and button
at the same
You can hear the acoustic signals when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You touch the buttons.
.
8
7
button
and button
at the
goes
same time until the symbol
off.
• The programme is completed.
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WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme
Temperature Type of load
Programme
description
Functions
Weight of load
Koch/Bunt
95° - Cold
White and col-
oured cotton
with heavy level
of soil.
Maximum load 8
kg
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Rinses
Long spin
SPÜLSTOPP
1)
FLECKEN
VORWÄ-
2)
SCHE
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
Extra Leise
95° - Cold
White and col-
oured cotton
Wash
SPÜLSTOPP
1)
Rinses
FLECKEN
with normal level Long spin
VORWÄ-
of soil.
Stop with wa-
2)
SCHE
Maximum load 8 ter in the
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
kg
drum
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
Pflegeleicht
60° - Cold
Rinses
Short spin
Synthetic or
mixed fabric
items with nor-
mal soil.
Maximum load 4
kg
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Rinses
Short spin
SPÜLSTOPP
1)
FLECKEN
VORWÄ-
2)
SCHE
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
Leichtbügeln 60° - Cold
Synthetic fabric
items with nor-
mal soil. It pre-
vents the creases
of the laundry.
Maximum load
1,5 kg
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Rinses
Short spin
SPÜLSTOPP
VORWÄ-
2)
SCHE
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
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Programme
Feinwäsche
Temperature Type of load
Weight of load
Programme
description
Functions
40° - Cold
Rinses
Short spin
Delicate fabrics
as acrylics, vis-
cose, polyester
items with nor-
mal soil.
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
SPÜLSTOPP
VORWÄ-
2)
SCHE
Maximum load 4
kg
FLECKEN
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
Wolle / Seide 40° - Cold
Rinses
Machine washa- Wash
ble wool as well Rinses
SPIN REDUC-
TION
SPÜLSTOPP
Short spin
as for hand wash- Short spin
able woollens
and delicate fab-
rics with «hand
washing» care
symbol.
Maximum load 2
kg
Daunen
60° - 30°
Rinses
Short spin
Special pro-
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
gramme for one Rinses
synthetic blanket, Short spin
duvet, bed-
spread and so
on.
Maximum load 3
kg
Anti-Allergie
60°
White cotton
items .
Maximum load 8
kg
Wash at 60°
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUC-
TION
4)
SPÜLSTOPP
FLECKEN
VORWÄ-
2)
SCHE
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
Schleudern /
Pumpen
0°
All fabrics
Drainage of
the water
SPIN REDUC-
TION
5)
The maximum
load of the laun- Spin phase at OHNE
dry is related to
the type of laun- speed
dry.
the maximum SCHLEU-
6)
DERN
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Programme
Spülen
Temperature Type of load
Weight of load
Programme
description
Functions
0°
All fabrics
Maximum load 8 ditives
Rinse with ad- SPIN REDUC-
TION
kg
Spin phase
SPÜLSTOPP
EXTRA SPÜ-
7)
LEN
Jeans
60° - Cold
Items like pants, Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
shirts or jackets
Rinses
in Jeans and also Short spin
jersey realized
with hi-tech ma-
terials.
Maximum load
3,5 kg
SPÜLSTOPP
VORWÄSCHE
2)
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
20 min. - 3 kg 40° or 30°
Quick wash of
sport items or
cotton and syn-
thetic items,
lightly soiled or
worn once.
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
Rinses
Short spin
Maximum load 3
kg
Super Eco
0°
Mixed fabrics
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
SPÜLSTOPP
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
(cotton and syn- Rinses
8)
Long spin
thetic items) .
Maximum load 3
kg
Energiespa-
ren
60° or 40°
White and fast
Wash
SPIN REDUC-
TION
coloured cotton Rinses
with the normal
Short spin
SPÜLSTOPP
FLECKEN
VORWÄ-
9)
soil .
Maximum load 8
kg
2)
SCHE
EINWEICHEN
EXTRA SPÜ-
LEN
ZEIT SPA-
3)
REN
1)
Not available with temperature lower than 40°C.
2)
3)
If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without PREWASH.
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If you touch the button
to set the Extra Kurz function, we recommend that you decrease
the quantity of the load. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results are not
good.
4)
This program removes the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and adds on
rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Important! Put into the compartment Stain
a special additive for hygiene and select the option Stain.
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5)
6)
7)
The default spin speed is for cotton items. Set the spin speed applicable with your laundry.
If you select this function the appliance performs only a drain phase.
Press button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses
and a short spin.
8)
9)
Use a special detergent for very low temperature.
Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption.
The time of the washing programme is extended.
STEAM PROGRAMMES
1)
Type of load
Load
Programme
2)
Cotton and synthetic items.
Do not set the Steam programme for
this type of clothes:
up to
1,5 Kg
Dampf Auffrischen
This cycle removes odour from
the laundry.
• Clothes which is not specified on
the care label as being suitable for
tumble-drying.
• Clothes with inclusion of plastic,
metal, wooden parts or alike.
Steam does not remove
animal odours.
2)
up to
1,5 Kg
Dampf Glätten
This programme helps to dew-
rinkle odour from the laundry.
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These pro-
grammes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more
smooth.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using
localized stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
4
Touch the button
to change the duration of steam phase.
1)
2)
If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry feel
humid. It is better to expose clothes to the open air for about 10 minutes to let the humidity
go away. Laundry should be removed from the drum as quick as possible. After a steam
cycle, clothes may to be ironed anyway, but with less effort!
For the programme time, refer to the display.
CONSUMPTION VALUES
1)
Energy consumption
Water consump-
Programme
2)
2)
(KWh)
tion (litre)
White Cottons 95 °C
Cottons 60 °C
2.40
1.50
0.90
0.60
0.70
0.35
70
66
66
48
58
57
Cottons 40 °C
Synthetics 40 °C
Delicates 40 °C
Wool/ Handwash 30 °C
Programmes for energy saving
3)
0.88
57
Cotton 60 °C economy
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1)
Programme
Energy consumption
Water consump-
2)
2)
(KWh)
tion (litre)
3)
Cotton 40 °C economy
0.70
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The cotton 60 °C economy and cotton 40 °C economy are the standard
cotton programmes for normally soiled cotton laundry. They are suitable
to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and they are the most efficient
programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for
washing that type of cotton laundry. The actual water temperature may
differ from the declared cycle temperature.
1)
2)
Refer to the display for the programme time.
The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the
quantity and the type of laundry, on the temperature of the water supply and on the
ambient temperature.
3)
This is the programme for test institutes. It agrees with EN60456.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. To activate the drain system, put 2
3.
6
Touch button
lection.
to confirm the se-
litre of water in the main wash com-
partment of the detergent dispens-
er.
CLOCK SETTING
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the main wash compartment of the
detergent dispenser. Set and start a
programme for cotton at the high-
est temperature without laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from
the drum and the tub.
After you set the language, the display
tells to set the clock:
• The hour digits flash.
• Turn the programme knob to change
the hour.
•
6
Touch button
lection.
to confirm the se-
LANGUAGE SETTING
• The minute digits flash.
The first time you activate the appli-
ance, the display shows the default lan-
guage and tells you to confirm it or
change it:
• Turn the programme knob to set the
desired language.
• Turn the programme knob to change
the minutes.
•
6
Touch button
lection.
to confirm the se-
Change the time of the day
after the first activation
• When the display shows the necessa-
6
ry language, touch button
firm the selection.
to con-
1.
9
8
Touch button
and the button
at the same time for some seconds.
Change the language after the
first activation
2. The hour digits flash.
3. Turn the programme knob to
change the hour.
1.
11
10
at
Touch button
and button
4.
6
Touch button
lection.
to confirm the se-
the same time for some seconds.
2. When display shows the language
set, turn the programme knob to set
the new language.
5. The minute digits flash.
6. Turn the programme knob to
change the minutes.
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7.
6
Touch button
lection.
to confirm the se-
USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket.
ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE AND SETTING A PROGRAMME
For a correct operation of the weight sensor, activate the appliance and
set the programme BEFORE you put the laundry in the drum.
1.
2.
1
12
11
and button to
Press button
pliance.
to activate the ap-
touch button
change the water temperature and
the spin speed.
5. If it is necessary, touch the other
buttons to add some functions or to
set a delayed start. The display
2
Turn the programme knob (
the necessary programme or touch
one of the buttons
memorised programme. The pro-
gramme indicator comes on.
) to
5
to set a
shows the symbol of the set func-
tion and the digit (
delayed time.
D
) shows the
3.
6
The indicator of button
with red colour.
flashes
4. The display shows the default tem-
perature and spin. If it is necessary,
LOADING THE LAUNDRY
1. Open the appliance door.
2. The display (E) shows the maximum
programme load for the pro-
If you put more laundry than the
maximum load, the display tells
that you put more than the max-
imum load.
You can wash your laundry but
the energy and water consump-
tion increase.
To have the best consumption
and washing performance re-
move some items.
The overload indication is avail-
able only for programmes with a
maximum load lower than the
appliance maximum load.
gramme (MAX ) and the weight of
the laundry (KG). The text bar on
the display tells to add the laundry.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one
item at a time. Shake the items be-
fore you put them in the appliance.
4. On the display the weight of the
laundry updates by step of kg 0.5.
The weight is indicative and
changes with the type of the laun-
dry.
5. Close the door. The text bar on the
display tells the percentage of de-
tergent to use. This data is indica-
tive and refers to the detergent
quantity for a maximum load that
the manufacturer recommends.
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Make sure not to have the laundry out
of the drum between the seal and the
door. There is the risk of water leakage
or damage laundry.
USING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak
programme.
Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the
programme.
The detergent compartment for the washing phase.
If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start
the programme.
Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch).
Put the product in the compartment before you start the pro-
gramme.
This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.
The compartment for the stain remover.
Put the product in the compartment and set the stain function be-
fore you start the programme.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liquid
detergent.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the deter-
gent products.
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Check the position of the flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser un-
til 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 deter-
gent than the limit showed in
the flap.
– Do not set the prewash
phase.
– Do not set the delay start
function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent dis-
penser. Make sure that the flap
does not cause a blockage when
you close the drawer.
2.
6
SET THE DELAY START
Touch button
, the appliance
starts the countdown of the delay
start.
1.
7
Touch button
again and again to
set the desired delayed start. The
display shows the expected end of
the programme
When the countdown is completed,
the programme starts automatically.
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6
Before you touch button
to
start the appliance, you can can-
cel or change the set of the de-
lay start.
You cannot set the delay start
with the Steam programme.
STARTING A PROGRAMME
1.
1.
6
6
Touch button
to start the pro-
Touch button
flashes.
. The indicator
6
gramme. The indicator of button
stops to flash and is on with red col-
our.
If a delayed start is set, the appliance
starts the countdown.
2. Change the function set.
3.
6
Touch button
again. The wash-
ing programme continues.
The appliance adjust automat-
ically the cycle time to the
laundry you have put in the
drum to have perfect washing
results in the minimum neces-
sary time. After approximately
15 minutes from the start of
the programme, the display
shows the new time value.
OPEN THE DOOR
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1.
6
Touch button
. The door lock
symbol in the display goes off and a
message tells you that the door is
unlocked.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door and touch
INTERRUPT A PROGRAMME
1.
6
button
again. The programme
6
Touch button
flashes.
. The indicator
or the delay start continues.
2.
6
Touch button
again. The wash-
If the temperature and the level
of the water is too high, the
door lock symbol stays on. You
cannot open the door. If neces-
sary, do the following procedure
to open the door:
ing programme continues.
CANCEL A PROGRAMME
1.
1
Press button
to cancel the pro-
gramme and to deactivate the ap-
pliance.
1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes.
2.
1
Press button
again to activate
3. Make sure that no water is in
the appliance. Now, you can set a
new washing programme.
the drum.
If you deactivate the appliance,
it is necessary to set the pro-
gramme again.
The appliance does not drain
the water.
CHANGE A FUNCTION
You can change only some functions
before they operate.
AT THE END OF PROGRAMME
1. The appliance stops automatically.
3.
In the display
goes on and the
message tells you that the pro-
gramme is completed.
2. The acoustic signals operate, if it is
active.
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4.
– The door stays locked.
– You must drain the water to open the
door.
6
The indicator of button
5. The door lock symbol goes off.
6.
goes off.
1
Press button
to deactivate the
To drain the water:
appliance. After five minutes from
the end of the programme, the AU-
TO OFF function automatically de-
activates the appliance.
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2.
6
Touch button
. The appliance
drains the water and spins.
When you activate the appli-
ance again, the display shows
the end of the last set pro-
gramme. Turn the programme
knob to set a new cycle.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock symbol goes off,
you can open the door
4.
1
Press button
appliance.
to deactivate the
7. Remove the laundry from the appli-
ance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
The appliance drain and spin
automatically after approximate-
ly 18 hours.
8. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mil-
dew and odours.
9. Close the water tap.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
– The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.
THE LAUNDRY LOAD
• Divide the laundry in: white, col-
oured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that
are on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and col-
oured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
STUBBORN STAINS
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available.
Use the special stain remover that is ap-
plicable to the type of stain and fabric.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted illustra-
tions.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
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DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES WATER HARDNESS
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of de-
tergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find
on the on packaging of these prod-
ucts.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the pro-
gramme temperature and the level of
soil.
• If you use liquid detergents, do not
set the prewash phase.
• If your appliance has not the deter-
gent dispenser with the flap device,
add the liquid detergents with a dos-
ing ball.
If the water hardness in your area is
high or moderate, we recommend that
you use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to
use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Obey the instructions that you find on
the packaging of the products.
Equivalent scales measure the water
hardness:
• German degrees (°dH).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol for each litre - inter-
national unit for the hardness of wa-
ter).
• Clarke degrees.
Water hardness table
Water hardness
Level
Type
°dH
0-7
°T.H.
0-15
mmol/l
0-1.5
Clarke
0-9
1
2
3
4
soft
medium
hard
8-14
15-21
> 21
16-25
26-37
> 37
1.6-2.5
2.6-3.7
>3.7
10-16
17-25
>25
very hard
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply before you clean it.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.
DESCALING
The water we use contains limescale. If
it becomes necessary, use a water soft-
ener to remove limescales.
Use a special product made for wash-
ing machines. Obey the instructions
that you find on the packaging of the
manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the low temperature programmes
it is possible that some detergent stays
in the drum. Make regularly a mainte-
nance wash. To do this:
• Empty the laundry from the drum.
Do this separately from the laundry
wash.
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• Set the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme
• Use a correct quantity of powder de-
tergent with biological properties.
After each wash, keep the door open
for a while to prevent mould and to let
unpleasant smells go out.
DOOR SEAL
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
• Clean the drum with special product
for stainless steel.
• Start a short programme for cotton at
the maximum temperature with a
small quantity of detergent.
DRUM
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
Only use special products to remove
rust particles from the drum.
To do this:
DETERGENT DISPENSER
To clean the dispenser:
1. Press the lever.
2. Pull the dispenser out.
1
2
3. Remove the top part of the liquid
additive compartment.
4. Clean all the parts with water.
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5. Clean the dispenser recess with a
brush.
6. Put back the dispenser in the re-
cess.
WARNING!
DRAIN PUMP
1. Disconnect the mains plug
Regularly examine the drain
pump and make sure that it is
clean.
from the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter
while the appliance oper-
ates. Do not clean the drain
pump if the water in the ap-
pliance is hot. The water
must be cold before you
clean the drain pump.
Clean the pump if:
• The appliance does not drain the wa-
ter.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise because of the blockage of the
drain pump.
• The display shows an alarm code be-
cause of the problem with water
drain.
To clean the drain pump:
1. Open the drain pump door.
2. Pull the flap out to remove it.
3. Put a container below the recess of
the drain pump to collect the water
that flows out.
4. Press the two levers and pull for-
ward the drainage duct to let the
water flow out.
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5. When the container is full of water,
put the drainage duct back again
and empty the container. Do steps
4 and 5 again and again until no
more water flows out from the
drain pump.
1
6. Pull back the drainage duct and
turn the filter to remove it.
2
7. Remove fluff and objects from the
pump.
8. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not oc-
cur, contact the service centre.
9. Clean the filter under the water tap
and put it back in the pump into
the special guides.
2
10. Make sure that you tighten correct-
ly the filter to prevent leakages.
11. Put the flap back and close the
drain pump door.
1
•
6
THE INLET HOSE FILTER AND
THE VALVE FILTER
The indicator of button
flashes
and the display shows the related
alarm. Refer to 'Trouble shooter and
service'.
It could be necessary to clean the filters
when:
• The appliance does not fill with wa-
ter.
• The appliance fills with the water for
a long time.
WARNING!
Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
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To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose from
the water tap.
3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with
a stiff brush.
4. Remove the inlet hose behind the
appliance.
5. Clean the filter in the valve with a
stiff brush or a towel.
6. Install again the inlet hose. Make
sure that the couplings are tight to
prevent leakages.
7. Open the water tap.
45°
35°
0 °C, remove the remaining water from
the inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Remove the water inlet hose
4. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in
a container and let the water flow
out of the hose.
EMERGENCY DRAIN
Because of a malfunction, the appliance
cannot drain the water.
If this occurs, do steps (1) through (6) of
'To clean the drain pump'.
If necessary, clean the pump.
Put the drainage duct back and close
the drain pump flap.
When you drain the water with the
emergency drain procedure, you must
activate again the drain system:
5. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure
1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent dis-
penser.
6. When the drain pump is empty, in-
stall the inlet hose again.
WARNING!
2. Start the programme to drain the
Make sure that the temperature
is more than 0 °C before you
use the appliance again.
The manufacturer is not respon-
sible for damages caused by
low temperatures.
water.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can be less than
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The start of the appliance does not oc-
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance before
you do the checks.
cur or it stops during operation.
Try to find a solution to the problem
before you contact the service centre
(refer to the table).
With some problems, the acoustic
signals operate and the display
shows an alarm message.
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
The display tells
to check the tap:
the appliance
does not fill with
water.
The water tap is closed.
Open the water tap.
The water inlet hose is
damaged.
Make sure that the water inlet
hose has no damages.
The filters in the water in- Clean the filters. Refer to 'Care
let hose is blocked .
and cleaning'.
The connection of the
water inlet hose is not
correct.
Make sure that the connection is
correct.
The water pressure is too Contact your local water authori-
low. ty.
The water tap is blocked Clean the water tap.
or is furred with lime-
scale.
The display tells
to check the
drain filter: the
appliance does
not drain the wa-
ter.
The water drain hose is
damaged.
Make sure that the water drain
hose has no damages.
The filter of the drain
pump is blocked.
Clean the filter of the drain
pump. Refer to 'Care and clean-
ing'.
The connection of the
water drain hose is not
correct.
Make sure that the connection is
correct.
The display tells
to check the
door.
The appliance door is
open or not closed cor-
rectly.
Close the door correctly.
The display tells
there is a water
alert.
The anti-flood device is
activated.
• Disconnect the appliance.
• Close the water tap.
• Contact the service centre.
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PROBLEM WITHOUT ALARM MESSAGE
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Set the drain programme.
The appliance
does not drain
the water.
A washing programme
without the drain phase
is set.
The function Rinse Hold Set the drain programme.
is on.
The spin phase
does not operate.
The spin phase is off.
Set the spin programme.
The filter of the drain
pump is blocked.
Clean the filter of the drain
pump. Refer to 'Care and clean-
ing'.
Balance problems with
the laundry load.
Adjust manually the items in the
tub and start the spin phase
again.
The programme
does not start.
The mains plug is not
connected in the mains
socket.
Put in the mains plug.
Blow out fuse in the
household fuse box.
Replace the fuse.
You did not touch button
6
Touch button
.
6
.
The delay start is set.
If necessary to wash the laundry
immediately, cancel the delay
start.
The Child Lock function
is activated.
Deactivate the Child Lock func-
tion.
There is water on Leakages from the cou-
Make sure that the couplings are
tight.
the floor.
plings of the water ho-
ses.
Leakages from the drain Make sure that the drain pump
pump.
filter is tight.
The water drain hose is
damaged.
Make sure that the water inlet
hose has no damages.
You cannot open The washing programme Let the washing programme end.
the appliance
door.
is in operation.
There is water in the
drum.
Set the drain or the spin pro-
gramme.
The appliance
Incorrect level of the ap- Adjust the level of the appliance.
makes an unusual pliance.
Refer to 'Installation'.
noise.
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Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
You did not remove the
packaging and/or the
transit bolts.
Remove the packaging and/or
the transit bolts. Refer to 'Instal-
lation'.
The load is very small.
Add more laundry in the drum.
The appliance fills The end of the drain
Make sure that the drain hose is
in the correct position.
with water and
drain immediate-
ly.
hose is too low.
The washing re-
The detergent you used Increase the detergent quantity
sults are not satis- was not sufficient or cor- or use a different one.
factory.
rect.
You did not remove the
stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry.
Use special products to remove
the stubborn stains.
You set a not correct
temperature.
Make sure that you set the cor-
rect temperature.
Too much laundry load.
Decrease the laundry load.
The internal lamp The lamp is burned.
is off.
To replace the lamp, contact the
service centre.
After a steam
The appliance is not ac-
Check the levelling and adjust
the appliance by raising or lower-
ing the feet.
programme, gar- curately levelled.
ments are partial-
ly wet.
After a steam
A wrong STEAM pro-
Note the composition of the fab-
programme, gar- gramme has been selec- ric.
ments are not suf- ted (e.g. Synthetic in-
ficiently smooth.
stead of Cotton).
Excessive laundry load.
Reduce the laundry load
The drum is emp- It is necessary to set a
ty and the display tare.
shows there is
1
Press button
to deactivate
the appliance and to activate it
again.
some weight in .
The drum is full
but the display
shows 0.0 kg.
You loaded the laundry
before to activate the
appliance.
1
Press button
to deactivate
the appliance . Empty the drum
and obey to the necessary steps.
(Refer to 'Loading the laundy')
After the check, activate the appliance.
The programme continues from the
point of interruption.
If the display shows other alarm mes-
sage, contact the service centre.
If the problem occurs again, contact the
service centre.
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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
1. Use the gloves. Remove the exter-
nal film. If necessary, use a cutter.
2. Remove the cardboard top.
3. Remove the polystyrene packaging
materials.
4. Remove the internal film.
5. Open the door. Remove the poly-
styrene piece from the door seal
and all the items from the drum.
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6. Put the front piece on the floor be-
hind the appliance. Carefully put
down the appliance with the rear
side on it. Make sure not to dam-
age the hoses.
7. Remove the polystyrene protection
from the bottom.
8. Pull up the appliance in vertical po-
sition.
1
2
9. Remove the power supply cable
and the drain hose from the hose
holders.
10. Remove the three bolts. Use the
key supplied with the appliance.
11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
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12. Replace the plastic spacers with
the plastic caps. You can find these
caps in the user manual bag.
WARNING!
We recommend that you keep
the packaging and the transit
bolts for when you move the ap-
pliance.
Remove all the packaging and
the transit bolts before you in-
stall the appliance.
POSITIONING AND LEVELLING
• Install the appliance on a flat hard
floor.
• Make sure that carpets do not stop
the air circulation below the appli-
ance.
• Make sure that the appliance does
not touch the wall or other units
• Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust
the level. A correct adjustment of the
appliance level prevents the vibra-
tion, noise and the movement of the
appliance when in operation.
x4
• The appliance must be level and sta-
ble.
CAUTION!
Do not put cardboard, wood or
equivalent materials below the
appliance feet to adjust the lev-
el.
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THE INLET HOSE
• Connect the hose to the appliance.
Turn the inlet hose only left or right.
Loose the ring nut to set it in the cor-
rect position.
45O
35O
• Connect the water inlet hose to the
cold water tap with 3/4 thread.
CAUTION!
Make sure that there are no
leaks from the couplings.
Do not use an extension hose if
the inlet hose is too short. Con-
tact the service centre for the re-
placement of the inlet hose.
Water-stop device
The inlet hose has a water stop device.
This device prevents water leaks in the
hose because of its natural ageing. The
red sector in the window «A» shows this
fault .
If this occur, close the water tap and
contact the service centre to replace
the hose.
A
WATER DRAINAGE
There are different procedures to con-
nect the drain hose:
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With the plastic hose guide.
• On the edge of a sink.
• Make sure that the plastic guide can-
not move when the appliance drains.
Attach the guide to the water tap or
the wall.
• To a stand pipe with vent-hole.
Refer to the illustration. Directly into
a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 100
cm. The end of the drain hose must
always be ventilated , i.e. the inner
diameter of the drainpipe must be
larger than the external diameter of
the drain hose.
Without the plastic hose guide.
• To a sink spigot.
Refer to the illustration. Put the drain
hose in the spigot and tighten it with
a clip. Make sure that the drain hose
makes a loop to prevent that remain-
ing particles go in the appliance from
the sink.
• Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the
room wall and tighten it with a clip.
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You can extend the drain hose
to maximum 400 mm. Contact
the service centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.
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