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31Care and cleaning 
2.Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
3. Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that
all washing powder residue is removed
from the upper and lower part of the
recess.
4. Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the
washing or tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless\
steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent
residues. Programme: COTTONS/LINEN 90° or 95°C, press button 
4, add
approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the
fold.
Drain pump 
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if
 the machine does not empty and/or spin 
 the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

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Proceed as follows:
1.Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
3. Place a container close to the pump ( A)
to collect any spillage.
4. Release the emergency emptying hose
(B ), place it in the container and
remove its cap.
5. When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover and remove it.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
pump.
6. Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
7. Replace the cap on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
8. Screw the pump cover fully in.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump. 
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
replacing the cover, ensure it is securely
retightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it. 
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33Care and cleaning 
Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to
fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is
not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1.pull out the plug from the power socket; 
2. close the water tap; 
3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
4. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose
into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. Whem the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bow\
l.
Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
5. clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
6. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;
7. screw the pump cover again.

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Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below
0°C, proceed as follows:
1.Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
3. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying
hose after having put the cap on again
.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, preventing ice
forming and consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is
above 0°C.
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35What to do if...
What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local
Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button
8
blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same
some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machin\
e is
not working:
E10:problem with the water supply

E20: problem with the water draining

E40: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press button 
8 8to restart the programme.
If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washer-dryer does not start:
The door has not been closed. E40
 Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
 Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
 Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
 Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the
button 
8has not been depressed.
 Please turn the selector dial and press button 
8
again.
The delay start has been selected. 
 If the laundry is to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start. 
The Child safety lock has been activated. 
 Deactivated this device. 
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. E10

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
E10
 Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. 
E10
 Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. 
E40
 Close the door firmly.

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36What to do if...
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been
used.
 Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
 Use commercial products to treat the stubbornstains
.
The correct temperature was not selected.
 Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
 Reduce the laundry load.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine fills then empties
immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low. 
 Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage»section.
The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20
 Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
E20
 Clean the drain filter.
An option/programme that ends with the water still
in the tub or eliminates all the spinning phases has
been selected.
 Select the draining or the spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
 Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates
too much foam) has been used.
 Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one
.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as
the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is
damp.
 Check the water inlet hose connection.
The inlet/drain hose is damaged.
 Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced or the filter has not been properly
screwed in after cleaning action.
 Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose orscrew the filter fully in.

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37What to do if...
The machine does not dry or does
not dry properly
The drying time has not been selected.
 Select the drying time.
The water tap is not turned on (
E10).
 Open the water tap.
The drain filter is clogged (
E20).
 Clean the drain filter.
The machine is overloaded.
 Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The selected drying programme or time was not
suitable for the laundry.
 Select the suitable drying programme or time for the laundry.
Problem Cause possible/Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
 Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
 Wait until the pilot light  10.3 goes off.
There is water in the drum.
 Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
 Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
 Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
 Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
 Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the machine
does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in
because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation
of the drum. This may happen several times before
the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can
resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not
evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not
spin.
 Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
 Add more items, redistribute the load manually and
then select the spinning programme.
No water is visible in the drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate very
economically using very little water without affecting
performance.

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38Technical data
Technical Data
Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
(door included)60 cm
82 cm
54 cm
Electrical connection
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,80MPa
Maximum LoadCottons6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1200 rpm (L 11842 VIT)
1400 rpm (L 12843 VIT )
Maximum Dry Load 
Cotton
Cotton Big capacity
Synthetics3kg
4kg
2kg
Information on the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre. Before telephoning,
make a note of the model, serial number and
purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.


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39Consumption value 
Consumption value
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.
(*) «Economy 60°C» with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data
entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.

Programme Water consumption(lltres)Energy consumption (KWh)Programme duration(Minutes)
White Cottons  95°572.1
For the duration of the
programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
Cottons 60°531.2
(*) Cotton ECONOMY  60°421.02
Cottons 40°530.9
Synthetics  60°440.9
Delicates 40°560.55
Wool ( Handwash)  30°580.25

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40Installation
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
1.After removing all the packaging, carefully lay
machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base
from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose
from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
3. With the supplied spanner unscrew and
remove the central rear bolt 
A.

	
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