AEG L6FBL742I Front operated washing machine User Manual

: June 3, 2024
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L6FBL742I Front operated washing machine

L6FBL742I

EN User Manual Washing Machine

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………………………………………… 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………………………..6 4. TECHNICAL DATA………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 5. INSTALLATION………………………………………………………………………………………..8 6. ACCESSORIES…………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 7. CONTROL PANEL………………………………………………………………………………….12 8. DIAL AND BUTTONS…………………………………………………………………………….. 14 9. PROGRAMMES …………………………………………………………………………………….15 10. SETTINGS………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 11. BEFORE FIRST USE…………………………………………………………………………….19 12. DAILY USE…………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 13. HINTS AND TIPS………………………………………………………………………………….24 14. CARE AND CLEANING………………………………………………………………………… 26 15. TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………….. 31 16. CONSUMPTION VALUES…………………………………………………………………….. 33 17. QUICK GUIDE…………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS…………………………………………………………….37
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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 Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location 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 concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. · Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. · Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. · Do not let children play with the appliance. · Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. · Keep detergents away from children. · Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. · If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated. · Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety · Do not change the specification of this appliance. · This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:

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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments;
areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
· The appliance maximum load is 7 kg. Do not exceed the maximum load of each programme (refer to the “Programmes” chapter).
· The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).
· The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
· The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
· Old hose sets must not be reused. · If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard. · Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. · Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance. · Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation
The installation must comply with relevant national regulations.
· Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts including rubber bush with plastic spacer.

· Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent an internal damage.
· Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

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· Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
· Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
· Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather.
· The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
· Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
· When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
· Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain.
· Do not spray water on the appliance and do not expose it to excessive humidity.
· Do not install the appliance where the appliance door cannot be fully opened.
· Do not put a closed container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to ensure which accessories can be used.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.
· WARNING: This appliance is designed to be installed / connected to a grounding connection in the building.
· Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
· Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
· Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
· Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. 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 disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
2.3 Water connection
· The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
· Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
· Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
· Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
· Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
· When unpacking the appliance, It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of water in the factory.
· You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
· Make sure that there is access to the tap after the installation.
2.4 Use
WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
· Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
· Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
· Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It can damage rubber

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parts of the washing machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before loading them into the washing machine. · Do not touch the glass door while a programme operates. The glass can get hot. · Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.
2.5 Service
· To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
· Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
· The following spare parts will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued: motor and motor brushes, transmission between motor and drum, pumps, shock absorbers and springs, washing drum, drum spider and related ball bearings, heaters and heating elements, including heat pumps, piping and related equipment including hoses, valves, filters and aquastops, printed circuit boards, electronic displays, pressure switches, thermostats and sensors, software and firmware including reset software, door, door hinge and seals, other seals, door locking assembly, plastic peripherals
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Special features
Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for an effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption and respectful of fabric care.

such as detergent dispensers. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models. · Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.
· Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.
· Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
· Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
· Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
· The ProSense technology adjusts automatically the programme duration to the laundry in the drum to achieve perfect washing results in the minimum possible time.

3.2 Appliance overview

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1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for levelling the appliance

8 Drain hose 9 Inlet hose connection 10 Mains cable 11 Transit bolts 12 Hose support

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The rating plate reports the model name (A), product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).

4. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension Electrical connection

Width/ Height/ Total depth
Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency

59,6 cm /84,7 cm /57,7 cm
230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz

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Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against mois- ture

IPX4

Water supply pressure

Minimum Maximum

0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) 10 bar (1.0 MPa)

Water supply 1)

Cold water

Maximum Load

Cotton

7 kg

Spin Speed

Maximum spin speed

Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4” thread.

1351 rpm

5. INSTALLATION

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Unpacking
1. Open the door. Remove all the items from the drum.

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Accessories delivered with the appliance may vary depending on the model.
2. Put the packaging element on the floor behind the appliance and carefully put it down onto its rear side. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom.

CAUTION! Do not lay washing machine on its front.
3. Put the appliance back into an upright position. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders.

WARNING! It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory.

4. Remove the three bolts by using the key supplied with the appliance. Pull out the plastic spacers.

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We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any transport of the appliance. 5. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes.
5.2 Positioning and levelling
1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units.
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level. WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level.

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The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation.
When the appliance is installed on a plinth or a tumble dryer is stacked on the washing machine, use the accessories described in chapter ‘Accessories’. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory.
5.3 The inlet hose
1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance.
2. Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap.

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45º 20º

You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways:
1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide.

Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position.
3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position.
4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4″ thread.

2. On the edge of a sink – Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall.
Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains.

WARNING! The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings.
Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
5.4 Water drainage
The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm from the floor.

Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a return of dirty water into the appliance.
3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole Insert the drain hose directly into a drain pipe. Refer to the illustration.

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6. Position the hose directly to a builtin drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp.

The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm min. 1.5″) must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose.
4. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe.

5.5 Electrical connection
At the end of installation you can connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
The rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and the ‘Technical Data’ chapter indicate the necessary electrical ratings. Make sure that they are compatible with the mains power supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the appliance to an earthed socket.

5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot – Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink.

The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance.
For any electrical work required to install this appliance, contact our Authorised Service Centre.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.

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6. ACCESSORIES
6.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated.
6.2 Fixing plate kit
If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by AEG, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
6.3 Stacking kit
The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by using the correct stacking kit.
7. CONTROL PANEL
7.1 Control panel description
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WARNING! Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine. Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances.

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1 Programme dial 2 Display 3 Delay Start touch button 4 Time Save touch button 5 Start/Pause touch button 6 Options touch button
· Stains option · Prewash option
7.2 Display

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· Rinse only option 7 Spin reduction options touch button
· No Spin option · Rinse Hold option 8 Temp. touch button 9 On/Off push button
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BC D E

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The digital indicator can show:

· Programme duration (e. g.

).

· Delay time (e. g. or ).

· Cycle end ( ).

· Warning code (

).

B

Extra rinse indicator. It lights on when this option is se-

lected .

C

The indicator blink during the laundry load detec-

tions.

D

Child safety lock indicator.

E

Door locked indicator.

7.3 Multilingual badges
Adhesive badges in different languages are supplied with the appliance.
The desired badge can be glued next to the programme dial.

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8. DIAL AND BUTTONS
8.1 On/Off
Pressing this button for a few seconds allows to activate or deactivate the appliance. Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off.
As the Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption in a few cases, you may need to activate the appliance again.
For more details, refer to Stand-by paragraph in Daily Use chapter.
8.2 Introduction
The options/functions are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options/functions and washing programmes in the “Programme Chart”. An option/function can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn’t allow you to set the incompatible options/functions together. Make sure the screen and touch buttons are always clean and dry.
8.3 Temp.
When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature.
Set this option to change the default temperature.

The indicator = cold water of the set temperature comes on (the appliance does not heat the water).
8.4 Spin
When you set a programme, the appliance automatically sets the maximum spin speed allowed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
Activate the Rinse Hold option
· Set this option to prevent the laundry creases.
· The related indicator comes on. · There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed. · The door stays locked and the drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing. · You must drain the water to unlock
the door. · If you touch the Start/Pause button,
the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water.
The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately.
Activate the No Spin option
· Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. Only the drain phase is available.
· The related indicator comes on. · Set this option for very delicate
fabrics. · The rinses phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.

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The spin speed can be reduce.
8.5 Options
Press this button repeatedly to activate one of the available options.
· Stains Select this option to add an anti-stain phase to a programme in order to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover.
Pour the stain remover into compartment . The stain remover will be added in the appropriate phase of the washing programme.
This option can increase the programme duration.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. · Prewash Use this option to add a prewash phase at 30 °C before the washing phase. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry, especially if containing sand, dust , mud and other solid particles.
This option can increase the programme duration.
· Rinse only The appliance performs only the rinsing phase, the spinning and the

draining phases of the selected programme. The relevant indicator comes on.
8.6 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of a programme in a more convenient time.
Touch repeatedly the button to set the required delay. The time increases by steps of 30 minutes up to 90′ and from 2 hours up to 20 h.
The indicator of the option and the indicator of the set value are on. After touching theStart/Pause button the appliance begins the countdown.
8.7 Time Save
This option may be advisable to shorten the washing programme.
Use this option for items with normal or light soil or items to refresh.
Touch this button once to decrease the duration.
In case of smaller load, touch this button twice to set an extra quick programme.
The indicator of the option and the indicator of the set value are on.
8.8 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme.

9. PROGRAMMES

9.1 Programme Chart

Washing programmes

Programme

Programme description

Washing programmes

Eco 40-60

White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally soiled items. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing
programme is extended, ensuring good washing results.

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Programme Cottons Synthetics

Programme description
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normally, heavily and light- ly soiled items. White and coloured cotton
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally soiled items.

Delicates

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normally and lightly soiled items.

Wool/Silk 20min 3kg

Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fab- rics with «hand washing» care symbol1).
Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn.

Cotton 20°

Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items)2).

Duvet

Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, duvets, down jackets and similar items.

Sport

Synthetic and delicate items

Spin/Drain

All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics. To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum.

During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn’t rotate or doesn’t rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme. 2) This programme is for daily use and has the lowest energy and water consumption whilst maintaining a good washing performance.

Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load

Programme

Default tempera- ture Temperature range

Reference spin speed Spin speed range

Maximum load

Washing programmes

Eco 40-60

40 °C 1)

1400 rpm 1400 rpm – 800 rpm

7 kg

Cottons

40 °C 95 °C – Cold

1400 rpm 1400 rpm – 800 rpm

7 kg

Synthetics

40 °C 60 °C – Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm – 800 rpm

3 kg

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Programme Delicates

Default tempera- ture Temperature range

Reference spin speed Spin speed range

30 °C 40 °C – Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm – 800 rpm

Maximum load 3 kg

Wool/Silk 20min 3kg Cotton 20° Duvet Sport

40 °C 40 °C – Cold
30 °C 40 °C – 30 °C
Cold
40 °C 60 °C – Cold
30 °C 40 °C – Cold

1200 rpm 1200 rpm – 800 rpm
1200 rpm 1200 rpm – 800 rpm
1400 rpm 1400 rpm – 800 rpm
800 rpm 800 rpm – 800 rpm
1200 rpm 1200 rpm – 800 rpm

1,5 kg 3 kg 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg

Spin/Drain2)

–

1400 rpm 1400 rpm – 800 rpm

7 kg

According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to clean normal- ly soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.

For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other data, please refer to ‘Consumption Values’ chapter. The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.

Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available.

Programme options compatibility

Programme Eco 40-60 Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool/Silk 20min 3kg Cotton 20° Duvet Sport Spin/Drain

Options Spin No Spin

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Programme Eco 40-60 Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool/Silk 20min 3kg Cotton 20° Duvet Sport Spin/Drain

Options Rinse Hold

Stains 1)

Prewash Rinse only

Extra Rinse

Time Save2)

Delay Start

This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 2) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.

Suitable detergents for washing programmes

Programme

Universal powder1)

Liquid Liquid for Delicates Universal coloureds woollens

Special

Eco 40-60

—

Cottons

—

Synthetics

—

Delicates

—

Wool/Silk

—

20min 3kg

—

Cotton 20°

—

Duvet

—

Sport

—

At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.

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= Recommended

— = Not recommended

9.2 Woolmark Wool Care – Blue

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manu- facturer of this washing machine. M1511 The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

10. SETTINGS

10.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel.
· To activate/deactivate this option, touch the Spin and the Options buttons simultaneously until the
indicator comes on/goes off on the display. You can activate this option:
· After you touch the Start/Pause button: all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated (except On/Off button ).
· Before you touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance cannot start.
The appliance keeps the selection of this option after you switch it off.

10.2 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when the programme is completed (sequence of sounds for about 2 minutes).

11. BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that all transit bolts have been removed from the appliance.
2. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open.
3. Pour a small quantity of detergent

into the compartment marked

.

To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch the Delay Start and the Time Save buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction.
10.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. · To activate/deactivate this option
touch the Temp. button and the Spin button simultaneously until relevant indicator comes on/goes off on display.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum.
This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

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12. DAILY USE
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
2. Open the water tap. 3. Press the button for a few seconds to
activate the appliance. A short tune sounds (if activated).
12.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door. 2. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance. 3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. 4. Close the door firmly.

12.3 Filling the detergent and additives
Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. Flap for powder or liquid detergent.

CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.
CAUTION! Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine.

Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results.
After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.

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12.4 Check the position of the flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser.

With the flap in the position DOWN:
· Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
· Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on the flap.
· Do not set the prewash phase.
· Do not set the delay start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser.

3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up.
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4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down.

Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.
12.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme. The related programme indicator comes on.
The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes. The display shows an indicative programme duration. 2. To change the temperature and/or
the spin speed, touch the related buttons. 3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons. The related indicators come on in the display and the given information changes accordingly.
In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes on and an acoustic signal sounds.

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12.6 Starting a programme with the delay start
Touch the Start/Pause button. The appliance starts the countdown of the delay start. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts.
The PROSENSE adapts starts at the end of the countdown.
Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started
To cancel the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the programme immediately.
Changing the delay start after the countdown has started
To change the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time.
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the new countdown.
12.7 Starting a programme
Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The related indicator stops flashing and stays on. The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water.

12.8 The ProSense load detection
The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium/high load.
1. The appliance detects the load in the
first 30 seconds: the indicator and the time dots flash, the drum rotates shortly. 2. At the end of the load detection, the
indicator goes off and the time dots stop flashing. The programme duration will be adjusted accordingly and could increase or decrease. After further 30 seconds, the water filling starts.
In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments.
Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1).
Important! If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the washing programme starts anyway, despite the overload. In this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results.
About 20 minutes after the programme start, the programme duration could be adjusted again depending on the capacity of water absorption of the fabrics.
The ProSense detection is carried out with complete washing programmes only (no skipping phase selected).
The ProSense is not available with some programmes, such as Wool/ Silk, programmes with short cycles and without washing phase.

12.9 Interrupting a programme and changing the options
When the programme is running, you can change only some options:
1. Touch the button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the options. The given
information in the display changes accordingly. 3. Touch the button Start/Pause again. The washing programme continues.
12.10 Cancelling a running programme
1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the button On/Off again to activate the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing programme.
If the ProSense phase is already carried out and the water filling is already started, the new programme starts without repeating the ProSense phase. The water and the detergent are not drained out in order to avoid waste. The display shows the maximum duration of the programme, updating it about 20 minutes after the starting of the new programme.
12.11 Opening the door Adding garments
While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked.
If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door.
1. Touch the Start/Pause button.

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In the display the related door lock indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items.
3. Close the door and touch the Start/ Pause button.
The programme or the delay start continues. 4. The door can be opened when the
programme is complete, or set spinning or draining programme/ option and than press Start/Pause button.
12.12 End of the programme
When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active). In the display all washing phase indicators become steady and the time area shows . The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off.
The door unlocks and the indicator goes off. 1. Press the On/Off button to deactivate
the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the appliance again, the display show the end of the last selected programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. 2. Remove the laundry from the appliance. 3. Make sure that the drum is empty.

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4. Keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours.
5. Close the water tap.
12.13 Draining water out after end of cycle
If you have chosen a programme or an option that does not empty out the water of the last rinse, the programme is completed, but:
· The display shows the door locked
indicator · The drum still turns at regular
intervals to prevent the creases in the laundry. · The door stays locked. · You must drain the water to open the door:
1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance.
2. Press Start/Pause to continue the cycle
3. When the programme is completed
and the door locked indicator goes off, you can open the door. 4. Press the On/Off button a few seconds to deactivate the appliance.
13. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 The laundry load
· Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
· Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels.
· Do not wash white and coloured items together.
· Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times.
· Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items with printed illustrations inside out.
· Pre-treat stubborn stains.

In any case, the appliance empties the water out automatically after approximately 18 hours.
12.14 Stand-by option
The Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when:
· You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you touch the Start/ Pause button. Press the button On/Off to activate the appliance again.
· After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle.
If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn’t deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water.
· Wash stubborn stains with a special detergent.
· Be careful with curtains. Remove the hooks and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.
· A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to excessive vibration. If this occurs: a. interrupt the programme and open the door (refer to “Daily Use” chapter); b. manually redistribute the load so that the items are spaced evenly around the tub; c. press the Start/Pause button. The spin phase continues.
· Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts, cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any other loose elements.

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· Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash small and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts, tights, shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).
· Empty pockets and unfold the items.
13.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you pre-treat 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.
13.3 Detergent type and quantity
The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your wash performance, but also helps to avoid waste and protect the environment: · Use only detergents and other
treatments specially made for washing machines. First, follow these generic rules: powder detergents for all types of
fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash

programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special ones for woollens only. · The choice and quantity of detergent will depend on: type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc), the colour of clothes, size of the load, degree of soiling, wash temperature and hardness of the water used. · Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding

the indicated maximum level (

).

· Do not mix different types of

detergents.

· Use less detergent if:

you are washing a small load,

the laundry is lightly soiled,

there is large amounts of foam

during washing.

· When using detergent tabs or pods,

always put them inside the drum, not

in the detergent dispenser.

Insufficient detergent may cause:

· unsatisfactory washing results,

· 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.

13.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:
· Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewash in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
· 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

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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!
13.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you
14. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

14.1 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 dis- Every two months penser

Clean drain pump Twice a year filter

Clean the inlet hose Twice a year and the valve filter

The following paragraphs explain how you should clean each part.

additive for water softening. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use him.
To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of additive for water softening. Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
14.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are empty and all loose elements are tied up before running your cycle. Refer to ‘The laundry load’ in ‘Hints and tips’.
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in the door seal, the filters and the drum. Refer to ‘Door seal with double lip trap’, ‘Cleaning the drum’, ‘Cleaning the drain pump’ and ‘Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter’ paragraphs. If necessary, please contact the Authorised Service Centre.
14.3 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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14.4 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to check any limescale.
The regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with empty drum and a descaling product occasionally.
Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
14.5 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly. To do this:
· Remove all laundry from the drum. · Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature or use if is available programme Machine Clean. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues.
14.6 Door seal
This appliance is designed with a self cleaning draining system, allowing light fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be drained out with the water. Regularly examine the seal. Coins, buttons, other small items can be recovered at the end of the cycle.

Clean it when needed, using ammonia cream cleanser agent without scratching the seal surface.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
14.7 Cleaning the drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent rust particles.
For a complete cleaning:
1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel.
Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature or use if is available programme Machine Clean. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues.
14.8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure:
1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out.
1

2

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accumulated detergent. After cleaning, put the top part back into position.

4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.

3. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess.

14.9 Cleaning the drain pump

Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean.

Clean the drain pump if:

· The appliance does not drain the water. · The drum does not turn. · The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.

· The display shows the alarm code

.

WARNING! · Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. · Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. · Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until
the water cools down . · Repeat Step 3 several times by closing and opening the valve until the
water stops flowing out.

Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter.

Proceed as follows to clean the pump:

2 1

1. 180°
3.

2. 1
4.

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2

2

1

2

1

WARNING! Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.

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14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap
and clean the filter.
1

right (not in vertical position) depending on the position of your water tap.
45° 20°

2 3
2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut.
3. Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush.

14.11 Emergency drain
If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in ‘Cleaning the drain pump’ paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump.
14.12 Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in
a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again.
WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures.

4. When you reconnect the hose to the back of the appliance, turn it left or

15. TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
15.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures
The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables).
WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.

With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously:

Problem

Possible solution

·

The appliance does ·

not fill with water prop-

erly.

·

Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or bends. Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is cor- rect. Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to ‘Care and cleaning’.

The appliance does not drain the water.

· Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. · Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. · Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to “Care and cleaning”. · Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. · Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain
phase. · Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with
water in the tub.

The appliance door is open or not closed correctly.

· Make sure that the door is properly closed.

· The programme was not finished properly or the appliance

Internal fail. No com- munication between electronic elements of

·

stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Serv- ice Centre.

the appliance.

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The mains supply is unstable.

· Wait until mains supply is stable.

If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of different problem with the washing machine check the table below for possible solutions.

Problem

Possible solution

· Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains

socket.

· Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

The programme does not start.

· · ·

Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of

countdown.

· Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.

· Check the position of the knob on the selected programme.

The appliance fills with · Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The

water and drains im-

hose may be positioned too low. Refer to “Installation instruc-

mediately.

tion”.

The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual.

· Set the spin programme. · Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to “Care and cleaning”. · Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase
again. This problem may be caused by balance problems.

There is water on the floor.

· Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages.
· Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have no damages.
· Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it.

You cannot open the appliance door.

· Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not been selected.
· Make sure that the washing programme is finished. · Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the
drum. · Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. · This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

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Problem

Possible solution

The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates.

· Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to “Installation instruction”.
· Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are re- moved. Refer to “Installation instruction”.
· Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.

The programme dura- · The ProSense System is able to adjust the programme dura-

tion increases or de-

tion according to the type and the laundry load size. Refer to

creases during pro-

“The ProSense System load detection” in “Daily Use” chapter.

gramme execution.

The washing results are not satisfactory.

· Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent. · Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry. · Make sure that you set the correct temperature. · Decrease the laundry load.

Too much foam in the · Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the wash- ing cycle.

After the washing cy- cle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer.

· Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for pow- der detergent – DOWN for liquid detergent).
· Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according the indications given in this user manual.

After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate.
16. CONSUMPTION VALUES
16.1 Introduction

See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about Energy Label.

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The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to ‘Product description’ chapter for the position of the rating plate.
16.2 Legend

kg kWh Litres %

Laundry load.

h:mm Programme duration.

Energy consumption.

°C

Temperature in the laundry.

Water consumption.

rpm Spin speed.

Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture.

Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g. room temperature, water temperature and pressure, load size and type of laundry, supply voltage) and also if you change the default setting of a programme.

16.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023

Eco 40-60 pro- gramme

kg

kWh Litres h:mm

%

Full load

7

0.870

55

3:20

52

Half load

3,5

0.570

40

2:30

52

Quarter load

2

0.230

35

2:30

54

Maximum spin speed.

Power consumption in different modes

Off (W)

Stand-by (W)

0.30

Time to Off/Standby mode is 15 minutes maximum.

°C

rpm1)

42

1351

36

1351

24

1351

Delay start (W) 4.00

16.4 Common programmes
These values are indicative only.

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Programme

kg

kWh Litres h:mm

%

Cottons2) 95°C
Cottons 60°C

7

2.25

80