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CONTENTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONSUMPTION VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DAILY USE - WASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DAILY USE - DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts. When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability. 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Do not let children play with the appliance. Keep all packaging away from children. Keep all detergents away from children. Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open. If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not change the specification of this appliance. Obey the maximum load volume of 9 kg (refer to the Programme chart chapter).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 C or where it is exposed to the weather. Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean. Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened. Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves. Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Water connection
Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.

Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. The appliance must be earthed. Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. 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 appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our 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.

2.2 Use
WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. Use this appliance in a household only. Do not change the specification of this appliance. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot. Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry. The final part of the drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items will not be damaged.

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If you stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle, immediately remove and spread out all items, so that the heat can dissipate. If you use detergent, fabric softener or similar products, obey the instructions on the packaging. Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the appliance. Do not dry the damaged items which contain padding or fillings . Do not dry items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles and rubber backed articles. Before drying items that have been in contact with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol , petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers, wash them in hot water with an extra amount of detergent. Do not dry items if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning. Make sure that no gas lighters or matches have been left in the pockets of the clothing. Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the instructions on the fabric label. Do not dry not washed items in the appliance. If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinse cycle before you start the appliance. Plastic items are not heat resistant. If you use a detergent ball, remove it before you set the drying programme.

Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. Do not sit or stand on the open door. Obey the maximum load volume. Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.

2.3 Care and Cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

2.4 Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. Cut off the mains cable and discard it. Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for the appliance level

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3.1 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 horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counter-clockwise, until the groove is vertical.

3.2 Installation on suspended flooring

Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend you place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws, the wood panel must extend beyond the front feet. If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable

3.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

Use this special accessory, when you install the appliance on a plinth. It prevents the movements of the appliance when it operates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with this accessory. You can buy it in all approved Service.

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4. CONTROL PANEL
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1 On Off touchpad 2 Programme knob 3 Spin reduction touchpad 4 Temperature touchpad 5 Display 6 Drying time touchpad

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7 Delay start touchpad 8 Extra rinse touchpad

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9 Drying levels touchpad 10 Start pause touchpad 11 Time Manager touchpads 12 MyFavourite touchpad

4.1 Display
A B C D E F G L
A) The Temperature area:

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: The message of error : Programme is completed. : The delay start indicator : The permanent extra rinse indicator : The indicator of the child lock , , ness level : The indicators of dry-

: Temperature indicator : Cold water indicator

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: Maximum laundry load This indicator comes on when the programme is set and the door is open. When you close the door, it goes off. : Time Manager indicator : The programme duration : The delay start : The alarm codes

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D) The time area:

: The door locked indicator You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. J) Washing and drying indicators:

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: The washing phase : The rinses phase : The spin phase : The drying phase : The steam phase When a programme is set, all the indicators of the phases related to the programme come on. When the programme starts, only the indicator of the phase in operation flashes. When a phase is complete the indicator of the phase remains on. When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on.

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: The Eco Info indicator The spin area: : The spin speed indicator : The no spin indicator : The Rinse Hold indicator : The Extra Silent indicator

5. PROGRAMMES
Programme Temperature range Washing programmes Cottons 90 C - Cold Cottons with Prewash 90 C - Cold Cottons Eco1) 60 C - 40 C Synthetics 60 C - Cold Delicates 40 C - Cold Wool/Handwash 40 C Cold White cotton and coloured cotton (normal soil and light soil). 9 kg, 1600 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton (heavy soil and light soil). 9 kg, 1600 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil. 9 kg, 1600 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil. 4 kg, 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Normal soil. 4 kg, 1200 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol. 2 kg, 1200 rpm Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. 3 kg, 800 rpm Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin

Duvet 60 C Cold

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Programme Temperature range Rinse Cold Spin Drain Drying Programmes Wool Drying Synthetics Drying Cottons Drying Steam programmes Steam Refresh Steam Anticrease

Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics. 9 kg, 1600 rpm To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics. 9 kg, 1600 rpm Drying programme for woollen Drying programme for synthetic items Drying programme for cotton items

Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items This cycle removes odours from the laundry. Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.

1) Cotton Energy Saving programme at 60C with a load of 9 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended.

Programme options compatibility

Programme with Prewash Eco
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1) If you set the option No Spin, only the drain phase is available.

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5.1 Programmes for automatic drying

Level of dryness Extra dry For towelling materials Type of fabric Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) Load up to 7 kg

up to 7 kg

Cupboard dry For items to put away

up to 3 kg

Iron dry For ironing

up to 7 kg

5.2 Programmes for timed drying

Dryness Level Type of fabric Load (Kg) 7 5 2 7 5 2 3 1 Spin speed (rpm) 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1200 1200 1600 1600 1600 1200 Suggested times (mins) 240 - 250 140 - 160 85 - 95 230 - 240 130 - 150 75 - 85 135 - 145 40 - 50 210 - 230 100 - 120 65 - 75 110 - 130

Extra dry Cotton and linen For towelling materi- (bathrobes, bath towels, als etc) Cupboard dry1) For items to put away Cupboard dry For items to put away Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen)

Iron dry Suitable for ironing Wool dry

7 Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, 5 etc.) 2 Wool (jumpers) 1

1) Hints for test institute The test performance, in accordance with EN 50229, must be carried out with a FIRST drying load of 6 kg (load composition : pillowcase and towels) by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton. The SECOND drying load of 3 kg (load composition: 3 sheets and towels) must be tested by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton.

5.3 Woolmark certificate

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The wool wash of this machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool containing garments labelled as hand wash provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1144

The wool drying cycle of this machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company. The cycle is suitable to dry wool garments which are labelled hand wash provided that the garments are washed in a Woolmark endorsed washing machine and tumble dried according to the instruction issued by the manufacturer of this machine. M1224 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd.

6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
Programme Energy consumption (KWh) 2.5 1.60 1.05 1.0 0.60 0.70 0.35 Water consumption (litres) 73 63 69 48 58 57
For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.

Programme duration (minutes)

White Cottons 90 Cottons 60 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60 1) Cottons 40 Synthetics 40 Delicates 40 Wool/ Handwash 30

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1) Cotton Energy Saving programme at 60C with a load of 9 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.

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.

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7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temperature
Set this option to change the default temperature. Indicator = cold water. The display shows the set temperature.

7.3 Drying Time

With this option you can set the time for the fabrics you have to dry. The display shows the set value. Each time you press this touchpad the time value increases by 5 minutes. You cannot set all time values for different types of fabrics.

7.2 Spin
With this option you can decrease the default spin speed. The display shows the indicator of the set speed.

7.4 Delay Start

With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours. The display shows the related indicator.

Additional spin options:

No Spin Set this option to remove all spin phases. Set it for very delicate fabrics. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes. The display shows the indicator . Rinse Hold Set this option to prevent the laundry creases. The washing programme stops with the water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door. The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to At the end of the programme. Extra Silent Set this option to remove all spin phases and to perform a silent washing. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes. The washing programme stops with the water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door. The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to At the end of the programme.

7.5 Extra Rinse

With this option you can add some rinses to a washing programme. Use this option for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft. The related indicator comes on.

7.6 Automatic Dry

With this option you can set an automatic level of dryness for the laundry. The display shows the symbol of the set level. Extra dry level for cotton items Cupboard dry level for cotton and synthetic items Iron dry level for cotton items

7.7 Time Manager

When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration. or to decrease or increase the Press programme duration. The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table.

Indicator

Eco

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Indicator

Eco 2) 2) 2) 2)

Set the possible lower washing temperature. Do not set the Prewash option.

7.8 My Favourite
With this option you can memorise your favourite programme and options. It is not possible to memorise the delay start option with MyFavourite. How to memorise a programme
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Press the button to activate the appliance. Set the programme and the options that you want to memorise. Press MyFavourite until the display shows the text MEM.

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1) Shortest: to fresh the laundry. 2) Programme default duration. 3) Longest: Increasing the programme duration gradually decreases the energy consumption. The optimized heating phase saves energy and the longer duration maintains the same washing results (specially for normal soil).

How to set the memorised programme

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Press the button to activate the appliance. Press shortly MyFavourite. The delay start is not memorised.

Eco Info The Eco Info stripes (available only in cotton and synthetics programmes) show the efficiency of the washing programme in terms of energy saving: 6 stripes: the most efficient setting to optimize the washing programme performance. 1 stripe: the less efficient setting. The number of Eco Info stripes changes if you modify the duration of the washing programme (refer to Time Manager) and the washing temperature. To optimize the washing programme performance, the stripe number must increase: If you increase the programme duration, the Eco Info stripes increases. The increasing the washing programme duration allows a costant performance that reduces the energy consumption. If you decrease the washing temperature, the Eco Info stripes increases. Some advices to have the most efficient setting: Set the Time Manager indicators or .

7.9 Child Lock

With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel. To activate/deactivate the option, and at the same time until press the indicator comes on/goes off. You can activate this option: After you press , the options and the programme knob are locked. Before you press : the appliance cannot start.

7.10 Permanent extra rinse

With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. To activate/deactivate this option and at the same time until press the indicator comes on/goes off.

7.11 Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate when: The programme is completed. The appliance has a malfunction.

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To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press and at the same time for 6 seconds.

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

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

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Put 2 litre of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase.

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Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

9. DAILY USE - WASHING

9.1 Loading the laundry
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Open the appliance door. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. Close the door. 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.

9.2 Using detergent and additives

Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. Carefully close the detergent drawer.

Detergent compartment for prewash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase.

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Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent.

Liquid or powder detergent

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Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. Do not set the prewash phase. Do not set the delay start.

9.3 Activating the appliance

Press the On/Off button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated.

9.4 Setting a programme

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Turn the programme knob and set the programme: The related programme indicator comes on.

flashes. The indicator of the The display shows the level of the Time Manager, the programme duration and the indicators of the programme phases If necessary, change the temperature, the spin speed, the cycle duration, or add available options. When you activate an option, the indicator of the set option comes on.

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If you set something incorrect, the display shows the message Err.

9.5 Starting a programme without delay start

Press : The indicator stops to flash and stays on. The indicator starts to flash on the display. The programme starts, the door is locked and the display shows the indi. cator The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water. After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme: The appliance adjusts automatically the programme duration agree with the laundry load. The display shows the new value.

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Press . The indicator flashes. Change the options. Press again. The programme continues.

9.8 Cancelling a programme

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Press the button for some seconds to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. Press the same button again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme. The appliance does not drain the water.

9.9 Opening the door

While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked and . the display shows the indicator CAUTION! If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high, you cannot open the door. Open the appliance door when the delay start operates: 1. Press to pause the appliance.
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9.6 Starting a programme with delay start

Press again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set. The related indicator comes on the display. : Press The appliance starts the countdown. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically. You can cancel or change the set of the delay start before you press . To cancel the delay start: 1. Press to set the appliance to pause.
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Wait until the door lock indicator goes off. Open the door. Close the door and press again. The delay start continues to operate.

Open the appliance door when the programme operates:

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Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. Wait for some minutes and then open carefully the appliance door. Close the appliance door. Set the programme again.

Press until the display shows Press again to start the programme immediately.

9.10 At the end of the programme

The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated). In the display a comes on. The indicator goes off.

9.7 Interrupting a programme and changing the options

You can change only some options before they operate.

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The door lock indicator goes off. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours. Close the water tap. Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum: The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. The door lock indicator is on. The door stays locked. You must drain the water to open the door. To drain the water: If necessary, decrease the spin speed. If you set , the appliance only drains. 2. Press . The appliance drains the water and spins. 3. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator goes off, you can open the door.
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Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme).

9.11 STAND-BY option

The STAND-BY option automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when: You do not use the appliance for 5 mi. nutes before you press to activate the apPress the button pliance again. After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme to activate the apPress the button pliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle.

10. DAILY USE - DRYING

WARNING! Open the water tap. Put the drain hose in the sink or connect to the drain pipe. Press for some seconds to activate the appliance. Load the laundry one item at a time. Turn the programme dial to the programme applicable for the items to dry. The display shows the drying indicator . DRYING AT AUTOMATIC LEVELS: Press again and again until the display shows one of the dryness level indicator: : IRON DRY level indicator for cotton items : CUPBOARD DRY level indicator for cotton and synthetic items : EXTRA DRY level indicator for cotton items The display shows a time value, calculated on the default load size. If the amount of your laundry is more or less than the default size, the appliance adjusts automatically the time value during the cycle. Press to start the programme. The display shows the door locked indicator . The drying indicator starts to flash. You cannot set all dryness levels for any type of laundry. TIMED DRYING:

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Press again and again to set the time value (see the Drying Programme table). The display shows 10 minutes. Each time you press this touchpad the time value increases by 5 minutes. The display shows the set time value: . for example After some seconds the display shows a new time value: . The appliance calculates also the duration of the anticrease and the cooling phases. Press to start the programme. The display shows regularly a new time value. starts to flash. The drying indicator The display shows the door locked indicator . If you set only 10 minutes of drying, the appliance performs only a cooling phase. If the laundry is not sufficient dry, set again a short drying time.

10.1 At the end of the drying programme

The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active). In the display comes on. The indicator goes off. The last minutes of the drying cycle the appliance performs a cooling and anticrease phase. The door is still locked. When the door locked goes off in the display, you can open the door. Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. After some minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew and odours. Close the water tap.

11. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING

11.1 NON-STOP programme
Press the button for some seconds to activate the appliance. Load the laundry, one item a time. Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment. Turn the programme dial to the washing programme. The display shows the indicators of the different washing phases. Set the available options. : the EXTRA DRY level for cotton items. The display shows the indicator . The time value on the display is the duration of the washing + drying cycles, calculated on a default load size. To have a good drying the appliance does not let you set a too low spin speed for the items to be washed and dried. to start the programme. Press In the display the indicator of the set dryness level stays on. The door locked indicator goes on. The display shows regularly a new time value. The last minutes of the drying cycle the appliance performs the anti-crease and the cooling phases.

11.2 Washing & Automatic drying

Press until the display shows one of the dryness level indicator. : the IRON DRY level for cotton items : the CUPBOARD DRY level for cotton and synthetic items

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11.3 Washing & Timed Drying

Press to set the drying time value. The display shows 10 minutes. comes on in the disThe indicator play. The display shows the set drying value value. time, for example After some seconds the display shows the final time value , that is the total duration of the washing and drying cycles (washing + drying + anti-crease + cooling phases). If you set 10 minutes of drying only after washing, the appliance calculates also the duration of the anti-crease and the cooling phases. Press to start the programme. To have a good drying the appliance does not let you set a too low spin speed for the items to be washed and dried. In the display the indicator comes on. The door is locked. The display shows regularly a new time value.

For more information see At the end of the drying programme of the previous chapter.

11.5 Fluff in the fabrics

During the washing and/or drying phase, some types of fabric, (sponge, wool, sweatshirt) could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This inconvenient increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we recommend that you: To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light coloured fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt ) and the contrary. To dry this type of fabrics at open air when they are washed the first time. To clean the drain filter. After the drying phase, clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. To remove the fluff inside the drum, set a special programme: Empty the drum. Clean the drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. Set the rinse programme. Press at the same time and to activate the cleaning function until the display shows CLE. to start the programme. Press

11.4 At the end of the programme

The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active).

12. HINTS AND TIPS

12.1 The laundry load
Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. Do not wash together white and coloured 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. Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations. Remove hard stains. Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains. Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.

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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.

12.5 Water hardness

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. Use the correct quantity of the water softener. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.

12.2 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 applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

12.6 Drying hints Prepare the drying cycle

Open the water tap. Do a check if the connection of the drain hose is correct. Refer to installation chapter for more information. For the maximum laundry load of the drying programmes, refer to the drying programmes table. Do no not set a drying programme for this laundry: Very delicate items. Synthetic curtains. Woollen and silk items. Pieces of clothing with metal inserts. Nylon stockings. Quilts. Bed covers. Duvets. Anoraks. Sleeping bags Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents or similar. Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber.

12.3 Detergents and additives

Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines. Do not mix different types of detergents. To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. If your appliance has not the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball.

12.4 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. If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. To use the correct quantity of the detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system

12.7 Garment labels

When you dry ther laundry, obey the indications on the labels of the manufacturers: = The item can be tumble dried = The drying cycle is at high temperature = The drying cycle is at reduced temperature = The item can not be tumble dried.

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12.8 Drying cycle duration

The drying time can change depending on: speed of the last spin dryness level type of laundry weight of the load size GENERAL TIPS Refer to the Drying programmes table to find the average drying times. The experience will help you to dry the laundry in a more correct way. Take note of the duration drying time of the cycles done before. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle:

Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry in a short time.

12.9 Additional drying

If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle again. WARNING! To avoid creases of fabrics or shrinks of the clothing do not over dry the laundry.

13. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Before maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machine. Do this separately from the laundry wash. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.

13.1 External cleaning

Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.

13.3 Maintenance wash

With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: Remove the laundry from the drum. Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent.

13.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.

13.4 Door seal

Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part.

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13.8 Emergency drain

Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again the drain system: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water.

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Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures.

13.9 Frost precautions

If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 C, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump.

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14. TROUBLESHOOTING
The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the service centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: - The appliance does not fill with water. - The appliance does not drain the water. - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the service centre. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks.

Problem The programme does not start.

Possible solution Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.

The appliance does not fill with water.

Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to Care and cleaning. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.

The appliance does not drain the water.

Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase.

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Problem

Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub.

The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usually.

Set the spin programme.

Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor. Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. Make sure that the drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it. You cannot open the appliance door. Make sure that the washing programme is finished. Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. The appliance makes an unusual noise. Make sure the levelling of the appliance is incorrect. Refer to 'Installation'. Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to 'Installation'. Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The appliance fills with Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. water and drain imme- The hose may be too low. diately. The washing results are not satisfactory. Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Decrease the laundry load. The appliance does not dry or does not dry correctly. Turn the water tap on.

Make sure the drain filter is not clogged. Reduce the laundry load. Make sure you have set the correct cycle. if necessary , set again a short drying time.

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Problem The laundry is full of different colours fluff. There is a big quantity of fluff in the drum.

Possible solution Set a drying cycle to remove some fluff. Clean the laundry with a fluff remover. Repeat this procedure again and again: Clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. Set a rinse cycle. Put a wool or piled fabric cloth in the drum. Set a drying cycle of 10 minutes. Remove the old wool cloth.
If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Service.

After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Service.

15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Dimensions Electrical connection: Width / Height / Depth Total depth Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 600 / 850 / 605 mm 640 mm 230-240 V 2200 W 13 A 50 Hz IPX4

Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure1) Water supply 2) Maximum load Spin speed Cotton Maximum Minimum Maximum

0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water 9 kg 1600 rpm

1) The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not less than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you can not connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your domestic cold water storage system. Make sure not to have more than a distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the appliance inlet hose and the bottom of the water storage tank. 2) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.

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16. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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