User manual
Table Of Contents
- CONTENTS
- 1. SAFETY INFORMATION
- 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 3. INSTALLATION
- 4. ACCESSORIES
- 5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- 6. CONTROL PANEL
- 7. DIAL AND BUTTONS
- 8. PROGRAMMES
- 9. SETTINGS
- 10. BEFORE FIRST USE
- 11. DAILY USE
- 11.1 Activating the appliance
- 11.2 Loading the laundry
- 11.3 Using detergent and additives
- 11.4 Changing position of detergent divider
- 11.5 Setting a programme
- 11.6 Starting a programme
- 11.7 Starting a programme with the delay start
- 11.8 The SensiCare System load detection
- 11.9 Interrupting a programme and changing the options
- 11.10 Cancelling a running programme
- 11.11 Opening the door - Adding garments
- 11.12 End of the programme
- 11.13 Draining water out after end of cycle
- 11.14 Stand-by option
- 12. HINTS AND TIPS
- 13. CARE AND CLEANING
- 13.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
- 13.2 External cleaning
- 13.3 Descaling
- 13.4 Maintenance wash
- 13.5 Door seal with double lip trap
- 13.6 Cleaning the drum
- 13.7 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
- 13.8 Cleaning the drain pump
- 13.9 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
- 13.10 Emergency drain
- 13.11 Frost precautions
- 14. TROUBLESHOOTING
- 15. CONSUMPTION VALUES
- 16. TECHNICAL DATA
- 17. QUICK GUIDE
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes,
• mould in the appliance.
Excessive detergent may cause:
• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.
12.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help
protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:
• Loading the appliance to the
maximum capacity indicated for
each programmes helps to reduce
energy and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of you
domestic system. Refer to 'Water
hardness'.
• Set the maximum possible spin
speed for the selected washing
programme before drying your
laundry in a tumble dryer. This will
save energy during drying!
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 find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water
softener. Follow the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
13. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling Twice a year
Maintenance wash Once a month
Clean door seal Every two months
Clean drum Every two months
Clean detergent
dispenser
Every two months
Clean the inlet
hose and the valve
filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
13.2 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces. Do not use a scouring pads or
any scratching material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
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