3.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer. You should do
this once a month.
3.2 Cleaning the filter. You should do this once a year.
For cleaning the outside of the washing
machine, use non-abrasive products and dry it
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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Troubleshooting
4.1 The washing machine includes a troubleshooting
system that detects and warns of any anomalies.
You can observe the warnings on the display, or
by flashing pilot lights on the control panel.
4.1.1 No water is entering the washing machine.
Check the water supply and the intake tap, or
clean the intake filter.
4.1.2 It is not draining or spinning. Check the
state of the filter.
4.1.3 It is not spinning. Redistribute the load and
select spin dry again.
4.1.4 It will not start up. Check the loading door
is properly closed.
4.1.5 Any other code appears. Inform the
technical assistance service.
4.2 Vibrations or noise. Check the appliance has been
correctly installed (1.1 and 1.4 of this manual).
4.3 Water remains in the drum. Check the detergent
drawer is clean (3.1).
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Maintenance
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The environment
The washing machine has been designed with
environmental protection in mind.
Protect the environment. Load the washing machine
to the maximum recommended capacity for each
programme: this will save water and power. Avoid
using the pre-wash function whenever you can. Do
not use too much detergent.
Display contrast. The display dims after 20 minutes to
save energy. To activate the display, press any button
or turn the dial.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment
management.
Do not dispose of these appliances with the general
domestic waste.
Take your washing machine to a special collection
centre.
Recycling household appliances avoids negative
consequences for health and the environment and
saves on power and natural resources.
For further information, contact the local authorities or
the shop you bought the washing machine at.
2.5 Additional functions.
- Easy iron : reduces creasing.
- Extra rinse : provides extra protection for
clothes worn by children and people with
sensitive skin.
- Save time : it is recommendable to use this
function unless the clothes are heavily soiled.
It enables power and time savings and also
prolongs the life of garments.
2.6 Time delay . This delays the start of washing.
2.7 Starting up the washing machine .
2.8 Lock . Hold down the button «Start/Pause»
for 3 seconds (2.8.1) to activate the child lock. This
is used to prevent children from interfering with
the washing machine. It is cancelled by holding
down again the button for 3 seconds (2.8.2). In
model «a» is not possible to lock the machine.
2.9 Wash process. You can check the programme
phase. The remaining time can only be viewed on
model «b».
Recommendations for use:
- On installing your washing machine, run a
preliminary wash cycle and check it is functioning
correctly (standard wash programme, with no
load and at 90ºC).
- Use a wash bag for small items e.g. handkerchiefs
and underwear.
- Any type of washing machine detergent may be
used. Liquid detergents are recommended for low
temperature wash programmes (maximum 40ºC)
for all types of fabrics. Powder detergent is not
recommended for washing wool.
Warnings:
1. If you stop the washing machine by pressing
«Start/Pause» to add more items, ensure the
water level is below the loading door level.
2. The additional functions easy iron and extra rinse
increase the washing time.
3. When the wash programme has ended it is
recommended to leave the loading door open
to ventilate the inside of the washing machine.
You may have to wait 2 minutes before it can be
opened.
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AVERAGE RESIDUAL
MOISTURE* (%)
MAXIMUM SPIN SPEED OF THE
WASHING MACHINE(r.p.m)
600 800 1000 1200 1400
COTTON programmes 80 71 62 53 52
SYNTHETIC programmes 80 70 70 70 70
WOOL programmes 100 90 90 90 90
RAPID programme 100 90 80 80 80
* Residual moisture: the amount of water contained by
the clothes at the end of the spin cycle
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