User Manual
Washing Machine
EN
L 79484 VFL
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................ 6
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety ......................................... 6
1.2 General Safety .............................................................................. 6
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 8
2.1 Installation ..................................................................................... 8
2.2 Electrical connection ..................................................................... 8
2.3 Water connection ....................................................................... 8
2.4 Use .......................................................................................... 9
2.5 Service .......................................................................................... 9
2.6 Disposal ........................................................................................ 9
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 10
3.1 Appliance overview ..................................................................... 10
3.2 How to activate the child safety device ...................................... 10
3.3 Ultra Anti-fl ood inlet hose ............................................................ 10
3.4 Accessories ................................................................................. 11
4. TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................ 12
5. HINTS AND TIPS .................................................................................. 13
5.1 The laundry load ......................................................................... 13
5.2 Stubborn stains ........................................................................... 13
5.3 Detergents and additives ............................................................ 13
5.4 Ecological hints ........................................................................... 14
5.5 Water hardness ........................................................................... 14
6. BEFORE FIRST USE ........................................................................... 15
7. CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................ 16
7.1 Control panel description ............................................................ 16
7.2 Display ........................................................................................ 16
8. PROGRAMMES .................................................................................... 18
8.1 Programme Chart ....................................................................... 18
8.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Green ................................................ 22
9. CONSUMPTION VALUES .................................................................... 23
10. SETTINGS ........................................................................................... 25
10.1 Acoustic signals ...................................................................... 25
10.2 Child Lock ............................................................................... 25
10.3 Permanent Extra Rinse .......................................................... 25
11. OPTIONS ............................................................................................ 26
11.1 Programme knob .................................................................... 26
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11.2 Start/Pause ............................................................................. 26
11.3 Zeitvorwahl ............................................................................. 26
11.4 Zeit Sparen ............................................................................. 26
11.5 Extra Spülen ........................................................................... 26
11.6 Flecken ................................................................................... 26
11.7 U./Min. .................................................................................... 26
11.8 Temp. ...................................................................................... 27
12. DAILY USE .......................................................................................... 28
12.1 Activating the appliance ......................................................... 28
12.2 Loading the laundry ................................................................ 28
12.3 Filling the detergent and additives ......................................... 28
12.4 Check the position of the fl ap ................................................ 29
12.5 Setting a programme .............................................................. 29
12.6 Starting a programme without the delay start ........................ 30
12.7 Behaviour of the appliance ..................................................... 30
12.8 Starting a programme with the delay start ............................. 30
12.9 Cancelling the delay start ....................................................... 30
12.10 Interrupting a programme and changing a function ............... 30
12.11 Cancelling a running programme ........................................... 30
12.12 Opening the door ................................................................... 31
12.13 End of cycle ............................................................................ 31
12.14 Draining water out after end of cycle ..................................... 31
12.15 AUTO Stand-by option ........................................................... 32
13. CARE AND CLEANING ...................................................................... 33
13.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 33
13.2 Possible failures ..................................................................... 33
13.3 Maintenance wash .................................................................. 33
13.4 Door seal ................................................................................ 33
13.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser .......................................... 33
13.6 Cleaning the drain pump ........................................................ 34
13.7 Cleaning the water inlet fi lter ................................................. 36
13.8 Emergency drain .................................................................... 36
13.9 Frost precautions .................................................................... 37
14. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 38
14.1 Introduction............................................................................. 38
14.2 Possible failures ..................................................................... 38
14.3 Service .................................................................................... 41
15. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING ........................................................ 42
16. ACCESORIES TO BUY ...................................................................... 43
16.1 Stacking kit ............................................................................. 43
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
16.2 Pedestal with the drawer ....................................................... 43
16.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) ................................................. 43
16.4 Rubber feet kit (4055126249) ................................................ 43
17. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS ............................................................ 44
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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 damag-
es. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• 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 concern-
ing use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• 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 chil-
dren without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• Do not change the specifi cation of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa).
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• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains us-
ing the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect 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 neu-
tral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
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2. 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.
• Always be careful when you move
the appliance because it is heavy.
Always wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction sup-
plied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than
0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Make sure that the fl oor where you
install the appliance is fl at, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circula-
tion between the appliance and the
fl oor.
• Adjust the feet to have the neces-
sary space between the appliance
and the carpet.
• Do not install the appliance where
the appliance door can not be fully
opened.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical infor-
mation on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains ca-
ble. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised 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.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to dis-
connect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The appli-
ance 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.
2.3 Water connection
• Connect the appliance to mains
water supply in accordance with
current local and national safety
regulation.
• This appliance was thought to be
connected only to cold water supply.
• For any reason, do not disconnect
the Ultra Anti-fl ood inlet hose from
the appliance. If it is necessary, con-
tact the Authorised Service Centre.
• The Ultra Anti-fl ood inlet hose
contains electrical components. If
the inlet hose in not connected to
the tap water, disconnect the mains
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plug form the mains socket.
• Make sure that the inlet and drain
hoses are not kinked or damaged.
• Before you connect the appliance
to a new standpipe or to a stand-
pipe not used for a long time, let the
water fl ow until it is clean.
• The fi rst time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock, fi re,
burns or damage to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household
only.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put fl ammable products or
items that are wet with fl ammable
products in, near or on the appli-
ance.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which ac-
cessories can be used.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 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
3.1 Appliance overview
1
Worktop
2
Detergent dispenser
3
Control panel
4
Door handle
5
Rating plate
6
Child safety device
7
Drain pump
8
Level adjustment feet
9
Drain hose
10
Ultra Anti-fl ood inlet hose and cord
for emergency door opening
11
Mains cable
12
Transit bolts
13
Hose support
3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets
to be closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
1 2 3 9
10
5
7
6
8
4
11
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You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device anti-
clockwise until the groove is vertical.
3.3 Ultra Anti-fl ood inlet hose
The washing machine is provided with
a special water inlet hose to prevent
any water damage.
Furthermore, the electrical valves
provide two-fold protection. The safety
valve is inside the connection cas-
ing (A) and the water valve is inside
the appliance cabinet (C). If the water
valve is faulty, the safety valve will cut
off the water intake.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A. Connection casing with safety valve
B. Water inlet hose
C. Water valve
D. Sump
E. Anti-fl ood device
The inlet hose (B) allows to convoy
any water leakage into the sump (D) in
the bottom of the appliance where the
antifl ood device (E) blocks all valves
to stop the water fl owing. The display
shows the alarm code .
INFORMATION
The safety valve in the connection
casing is protected by a water inlet
fi lter. We recommend to clean this
fi lter regularly. Refer to “Cleaning
the water inlet fi lter”, in “Care and
cleaning” chapter.
D
E
BA C
3.4 Accessories
1
Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2
Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side
of the cabinet after the removal of
the transit bolts.
3
Sound barriers
To decrease the noise while the ap-
pliance operates.
4
Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the
edge of a sink.
1 2
4 3
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4. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension
Width
Height
Depth
Total depth
600 mm
850 mm
605 mm
639 mm
Electrical connection
Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid parti-
cles and moisture ensured by the protective cover,
except where the low voltage equipment has no
protection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure
Minimum
Maximum
0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Water supply
1)
Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg
Energy Effi ciency Class A+++
Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm
1)
Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4’’ thread.
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5. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 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
coloured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the fi rst wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for
the fi rst times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zip-
pers, hooks and poppers. Tie up
belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted illustra-
tions.
• Pretreat hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent
heavy soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Re-
move the hooks or put the curtains
in a washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance laun-
dry without hems or with cuts. Use
a washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras,
belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause bal-
ance problems with the spin phase.
If this occurs, adjust manually the
items in the tub and start the spin
phase again.
5.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent
is not suffi cient.
We recommend that you pretreat
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.
5.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing ma-
chines:
– powder detergents for all types
of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40°C max) and wool-
lens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash pro-
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HINTS AND TIPS
grammes (60°C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you fi nd
on the on packaging of these prod-
ucts.
• 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 deter-
gent dispenser with the fl ap device,
add the liquid detergents with a dos-
ing ball (supplied by the detergent’s
manufacturer).
5.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the pre-
wash phase to wash laundry with
normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum allowed 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, refer to “Water Hardness”
(5.5).
5.5 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 author-
ity.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that
you fi nd on the packaging of the prod-
uct.
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6. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that all transit bolts are
removed.
2. Make sure that the electrical and
water connection are available.
3. Put a small quantity of detergent
in the compartment for washing
phase.
4. Set and start a programme for
cotton at the highest temperature
without laundry. This removes all
possible dirt from the drum and the
tub.
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7. CONTROL PANEL
7.1 Control panel description
Wolle/
Seide
Jeans
1 2 3
45678910
1
On/Off button (Ein/Aus)
2
Programme knob
3
Display
4
Start Pause button (Start/Pause)
5
Delay start button (Zeitvorwahl)
6
Time save button (Zeit Sparen)
7
Extra rinse button (Extra Spülen)
8
Stain button (Flecken)
9
Spin reduction button (U./Min.)
10
Temperature button (Temp.)
7.2 Display
A Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator.
B Spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator
1)
Rinse Hold indicator
A B C D
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C Display indicators:
Washing phase
Rinses phase
Spin phase
Child safety lock
Door locked
You cannot open the appliance door
when the symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the
symbol goes off.
Delay start
D Time area:
Programme duration
Delay start
Alarm codes
Message of error
Programme is completed
1)
Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
CONTROL PANEL
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8. PROGRAMMES
8.1 Programme Chart
Washing programmes
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Koch/Bunt
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured
cotton. Normal soil and light
soil.
Koch/Bunt +
Vorwäsche
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured
cotton. Heavy soil and normal
soil.
Extra Leise
95°C - Cold
8 kg
White and coloured cotton.
Normal soil and light soil. The
programme eliminates all spin-
ning phase to perform a silent
cycle. The cycle stops with
water in the tub.
Pfl egeleicht
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed
fabric items. Normal soil.
Leichtbügeln
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic items to be gen-
tle washed. Normal and light
soil
1)
.
Feinwäsche
40°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics as acrylics,
viscose, polyester items.
Normal soil.
Wolle/Seide
40°C - Cold
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool,
hand washable wool and
delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol
2)
.
Daunen
60°C - 30°C
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one
synthetic blanket, duvet, bed-
spread and so on.
Schleudern/
Pumpen
3)
8 kg
1400 rpm
To spin the laundry and to
drain the water in the drum. All
fabrics.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Spülen
4)
8 kg
1400 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry.
All fabrics except woollens
and very delicate fabrics.
Reduce the spin speed accord-
ingly to the type of laundry.
Jeans
60°C - Cold
8 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey.
Also for dark coloured items.
20 Min. - 3 kg
40°C - 30°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cottons and synthetics items
with light soil level or worn
only once.
Super Eco 30°
30°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cottons, synthetics and
mixed fabrics. Normal soil
5)
.
Baumwolle
Eco
6)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast
cotton. Normal soil. The energy
consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme
is extended.
1)
To reduce the creases of the laundry, this cycle regulates the water temperature and
performs a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
2)
During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle washing. It can seem that
the drum doesn’t rotate or doesn’t rotate properly. Consider this as a normal functioning
of the appliance.
3)
The maximum spin speed is suitable with cottons items. Set the spin speed and make
sure that it agrees with the type of laundry. If you set a spin speed a 800 rpm or less,
the appliance performs a short spin. If you set No Spin option, only the drain phase is
available.
4)
The maximum spin speed is suitable with cottons items. Set the spin speed and make
sure that it agrees with the type of laundry. If you set a spin speed a 800 rpm or less,
the appliance performs a short spin.
5)
Set this programme to decrease the energy and water consumption maintaining a good
washing performance.
6)
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu-
lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton
programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most effi cient
programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally
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PROGRAMMES
Steam programmes
1)
Steam can be used for dried, washed
or worn once laundry. These pro-
grammes can reduce creases and
odours and make your laundry more
soft.
Do not use any detergent. If neces-
sary, remove stains by washing or
using localized stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform
any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with
these types of items:
• items where it is not specifi ed on
the care label as being suitable for
tumble drying.
• all items with plastic, metal, wooden
parts or alike.
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Auffrischen
40°C
1.5 kg
Steam programme for cotton and syn-
thetic items.
This cycle removes odours from the
laundry
2)
.
Glätten
40°C
1.5 kg
Steam programme for cotton and syn-
thetic items.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the
laundry.
1)
If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry
could be humid. It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to
let the humidity dry. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry
from the drum. After a steam cycle, items may to be ironed anyway, but with less effort!
2)
Steam does not remove animal odours.
soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature
declared for the selected programme.
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