Select the desired option by means of
buttons 3, 4 and 5
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing the button 6.
The relevant light will illuminate.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corre-
sponding indicator lamp flashes for about 2
seconds. For the compatibility of the options
with the washing programmes, refer to the
chapter «Washing programmes» .
Start the programme by pressing button
6
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding pilot light stops
flashing and remains lit.
On programme progress display the pilot
lights A and E illuminate to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door is
locked.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change any option before the
programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing the
button 6 .
The programme can be changed as long as
the button 6 has not been pressed. Changing
a running programme is possible only by re-
setting it. Turn the programme selector dial
to
and then to the new programme posi-
tion. Start the new programme by pressing
the button 6 again.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6 to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding light
starts to flash. Press the button again to re-
start the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to
a programme which is running. Now you can
select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme
has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing
the button 6 .
After some minutes, the door can be
opened, when the following conditions are
observed:
• The water temperature is below 55°C.
• The water level is below the bottom edge
of the door.
• The machine doesn't spin.
If you cannot open the door but it is abso-
lutely necessary to open it you have to switch
the machine off by turning the selector dial to
. After few minutes the door can be
opened
(Pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to
set the programme and the options again
and then press the button 6 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light D illuminates to indicate that
the programme has finished. The pilot light
E goes out, the door can be opened and the
laundry can be removed.
If at the end of a programme there is water in
the tub (when "Rinse hold" option has been
selected), to empty out the water follow
the following instructions :
• turn the programme selector dial to
• select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme
• press button 6
When the pilot light E goes out, the door can
be opened and the laundry can be removed.
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme
selector dial to
to switch the machine 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 prevent the formation
of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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position to cancel