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with Cotton  , Synthetic  and  Delicate  pro-
grammes.
Soil LevelIconType of fabric
IntensiveFor heavy soiled
items
NormalFor normal soiled
items
DailyFor daily soiled items
LightFor slightly soiled
items
QuickFor very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick 1)For items used or
worn for a short time
Refresh 1) 2)For refreshing items
only
Super Re-
fresh1) 2)For refreshing a very
few items only
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
2) When you select this option the relevant icon appears just for a while and then  it disappears immediately.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button
8 (if you wish to change the Time Manager
option, you must can cel the running pro-
gramme and make your  selection again).
Changing a running pr ogramme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to 
 and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button  8 again. The washing
water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button  8 to interrupt a programme
which is running, th e corresponding green
pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to  restart the pro-
gramme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to 
 to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme. Opening the door
After the programme has started and
through the delay time the door is locked. If
for any reason, you need 
to open it, set firstly
the machine to PAUSE  by pressing the but-
ton  8 .
After a few minutes it will be possible to open
the door.
If the door remains lo cked, this means that
the machine is already  heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not try
to force the door!
If you cannot open the  door but you need to
open it you have to sw itch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to  O . After a few mi-
nutes the door can be opened  (pay atten-
tion to the water level and tempera-
ture!)  .
After closing the door, it  is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and to
press button  8 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops au tomatically. Three
blinking  0.00 appear on the display and the
pilot light of button  8 goes off. Some acoustic
signals sound.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to  indicate that the wa-
ter must be emptied out before opening the
door.
Follow the below instru ctions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme  selector dial to O .
2. Select the draining or spinning pro- gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button  8 .
At the end of the prog ramme, the door is re-
leased and can be op ened. Turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to  O to switch the ma-
chine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and care-
fully check that the drum is empty. If you do
not intend to carry out another wash, close
the water tap. Leave the door open to pre-
vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
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Stand by : once the programme has finished
after a few minutes the  energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing
 any button the ap-
pliance will come out of the energy saving
status.
Use - Drying
Drying only
Warning!
The recommended load size is 3 kg for cot-
tons and linen, and 1.5 kg for synthetic items.
By pressing Drying Time button it is also
possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items
(see the «Drying Programme » table).
Warning!
The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Select a spin cycl e at the maximum spin
speed allowed for the type of laundry in
order to obtain the best drying perform-
ances.
3. Select the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Dr ying sector of the
programme selector dial.
4. If you wish to select a timed drying, press button  5 until the time you want appears
on the display (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme» table). Every time you press this
button the drying time  increases by 5 mi-
nutes.
Note!
The programme time will automatically
increase by some minutes.
5. Press button  8 to start the programme.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Note!
The different type of  cottons (towelling,
sheets, shirts, and so  on) or any laundry
items rolling up during  the spinning phase
may result in partial dryness. In the ex-
ceptional case that at  the end of the cycle
the laundry remains slightly wet, we sug-
gest that you unfold  the rolled up items,
redistribute them evenly in the drum and
select an additional drying cycle of 20-30
minutes. 6. At the end of the programme, the buzzer
sounds and three blinking «  0.00 » appear
on the display. The door is locked.
The last 10 minutes  of the drying cycle
correspond to an anti-crease phase. Dur-
ing this time the door is locked and the
display keeps showing three flashing ze-
ros «  0.00 ».
If you wish to open the door before or
during the anti-creas e phase or to inter-
rupt it, press any bu tton or turn the pro-
gramme selector di al to any programme
position (except  O ).
7. Turn the selector dial to the  O position to
switch the machine off.
8. Remove the laundry.
Automatic washing and drying (NON-
STOP programme)
For NON-STOP programmes, the recom-
mended load size is 3 kg for cotton and 1.5
kg for synthetic.
It is possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton
items by pressing Drying Time button
only (see the «Drying Programme » ta-
ble).
Caution!  Do not use a dosing device/
ball when carrying out a washing
and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Add detergent and fabric softener.
3. Switch the machine on by turning the se- lector dial to the selected washing pro-
gramme/fabric.
4. Select the required options by pressing the relevant buttons.
If possible, do not select a spin speed
lower than that proposed by the appli-
ance to avoid too long a drying time
therefore saving energy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible  after selecting dry-
ing.
The lowest values yo u can select are the
following:
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– 900 r.p.m. for cottons and syntheticwith electronic drying;
– 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for fabrics with timed drying.
5. Select the drying time by pressing button
5 . The display shows the entire duration
of the washing and the selected drying
cycle. 6. Start the programme 
by pressing button
8  . After the programme has started, the
time remaining is u pdated every minute.
7. At the end of the pr ogramme turn the se-
lector dial to the  O position to switch the
machine off.
8. Remove the laundry.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort th e laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton
(e.g. underwear)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may  run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left
in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).
Button up pillowcases , close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent st ains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with  special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
washing programme charts.
General rules:
•
Cotton, linen:  drum full but not too tightly
packed;
• Synthetics:  drum no more than half full;
• Delicate fabrics  and woollens:  drum no
more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
Laundry weights
The following weig hts are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s underpants100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood:  treat fresh stains wi th cold water. For
dried stains, soak over night in water with a
special detergent then  rub in the soap and
water.
Oil based paint:  moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains:  moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
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dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton
cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which  are not recent since the
cellulose structure w ill already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains:  treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass:  soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue:  moisten with ace-
tone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick:  moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with  methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine:  soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then
rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink:  depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fab-
rics with bleach and th en rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains:  first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benz ine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results  also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid wa ste and protect the en-
vironment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in  large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (deli cates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, wa shing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available  washing machine de-
tergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens • liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropri ate compartments of
the dispenser drawer  before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without  prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do  not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer  .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” of hardness. Information on hardness
of the water in your area can be obtained
from the relevant water supply company, or
from your local authority.
A water softener must be added when
water has a medium-high degree of
hardness (from degree of hardness II).
Follow the manufactur er’s instructions.
The quantity of dete rgent can then al-
ways  be adjusted to degree of hardness
I (= soft).
LevelCharac-
teristic
Degrees of water hardness
German°dHFrench°T.H.
1soft0-70-15
2medium8-1416-25
3hard15-2126-37
4very hard> 21> 37
Drying Hints
Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the appliance works on the con-
densation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open
and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during
the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, re-
duce the loads of washed laundry, in order
to obtain good performances.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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Laundry not suitable for drying
• Particularly delicate items such as synthet-
ic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with
metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky gar-
ments such as anorak s, bed covers, quilts,
sleeping bags and duvets must not be ma-
chine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light col- oured fluffy items such as towels as these
can attract the fluff.
• Remove the laundry  when the appliance
has finished drying.
• To avoid a static ch arge when drying is
completed, use either  a fabric softener
when you are washing the laundry or a
fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
dryers.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not
be machine dried; they represent a fire
hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residue of setting lotions or hair sprays,  nail solvents or sim-
ilar solutions must no t be machine dried in
order to avoid the formation of harmful va-
pours.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer  before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without  prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorpor ates a re-circulation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do 
not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer  .
Garment labels
For drying, follow the indications given on the
manufacturer’s labels:
•
 = May be tumble dried
•
 = Drying at high temperature
•
 = Drying at reduced temperature
•
 = Do not tumble dry.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
• speed of the final spin
• dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry)
•type of laundry
• weight of the load size .
The average drying ti me for a timed drying
are indicated in the «Drying programmes»
chapter. The experience will help you to dry
your laundry in a more suitable way, accord-
ing to the different fabrics. Take note of the
duration drying time of the already performed
cycles.
Additional drying
If the laundry is still damp at the end of the
drying programme, select a short drying cy-
cle again.
Warning!  Do not over dry the laundry
in order to avoid creasing of fabrics
or garment’s shrinking.
Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load  - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Cottons
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White and coloured cotton  (normally soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Cottons + Prewash
90° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White or coloured cottons  with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
 2)
Synthetics
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1.5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics:  underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Delicates
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 1.5
Delicate fabrics:  acrylics, viscose, polyester.NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Handwash
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
Silk
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme su itable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
Rinse
Rinse - Long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have been washed by hand. To in-
tensify the rinsing action, select the option EXTRA
RINSE. The appliance will a dd some additional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with
water left in the tub.  
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Spin
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand wash ed garments and after pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with
water left in the tub. You can choose the spin speed by
pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
Cottons Economy
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton  .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The te mperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficien cy so saving energy.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLERINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Blanket
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
For a single washable synthetic blanket or duvet.  
Easy Iron
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Drying - Synthetic
Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with timed
drying or with automatic dr ying (dryness degree: store
dry).  
Drying - Cottons
Drying cotton programme. It can be used with timed
drying or with automatic dr ying (dryness degree: extra
dry, store dry, iron dry).  
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick  option by pressing the buttons 10 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load
as indicated in this chart. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. If you select the
Refresh or Super Refresh option, we recommend that you reduce the load even more.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
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Drying Programmes
Automatic Programmes
Degree of DryingType of FabricMax Load
EXTRA DRY
Ideal for towelling materialsCotton and linen (bathrobes,
bath towels, etc)3 kg
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingCotton and linen  (bathrobes,
bath towels, etc)3 kg
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingSynthetics and mixed fab-
rics  (jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household linen)2 kg
IRON DRY
Suitable for ironingCotton and linen  (sheets, ta-
blecloths, shirts, etc.)3 kg
Timed Programmes
Degree of DryingType of FabricDrying
LoadSpin SpeedSuggested
drying time
in Minutes
EXTRA DRY
Ideal for towelling materialsCotton and linen (bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg1200160-180 95-105
55-65
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away
without ironingCotton and linen (bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg1200150-170 85-95
45-55
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away
without ironingSynthetics andmixed fabrics
(jumpers, blouses,
underwear, house- hold linen)
2 kg1 kg90070-80
35-45
IRON DRY
Suitable for ironingCotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg1200120-140 70-80
40-50
In compliance with EC directive EN
50229  the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy Label must be
tested dividing the 
maximum washing load
by two equal parts and drying with DRYING
TIME each of them.
Care and cleaning
Warning!  You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in  the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the soften ing powder manufac-
turers instructions. This  will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits. After each wash
Leave the door open fo
r a while. This helps
to prevent mould and st agnant smells form-
ing inside the applia nce. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low te mperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
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• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must
be a powder with biological properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabin et of the appliance
with soap and water on ly, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Important!  Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The detergent dispense r drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder an d additive dispenser
drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by  pressing the catch
downwards and by  pulling it out.
Flush it out under a ta p, to remove any traces
of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the to p part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with
a brush.
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: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
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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 in spected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise dur- ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more de-
tails).
Warning!  Before opening the pump
door, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
3. Open the pump door levering on the groove with a coin (or with the suitable
tool, that you can fi nd in the bag con-
taining the instructio n booklet, depend-
ing on the model).
1
2
4. Place a bowl with a small edge close tothe pump to coll ect any spillage.
5. Pull out the emergency emptying cap
from the filter cover, using pliers.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover  by turning it anti-
clockwise, using pliers, and remove the
filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
any water spillages wh en removing the
cover.
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