Owner Manual Washer Machine
The rating plate reports the model name (A), product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).
Important: The permanent options are set by holding pressed the relative button for at least 3 seconds.
Important: The options/functions are not available 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 incompatible options/ functions.
Press this button for a few seconds 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 after several minutes to reduce the energy consumption, you may need to activate the appliance again.
For more details, refer to Stand-by paragraph in Daily Use chapter.
For selecting the desired washing programme. Refer to 'Programmes' chapter for more details.
The position 
is a "Reset" function, which stops and resets the running programme. The display shows empty dashes to indicate that no programme was selected.
When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature.
The indicator Cold = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature comes on.
When you set a programme, the appliance automatically sets the maximum spin speed allowed, except in Denim programme.
By means of this button, you can change the default spin speed or set one of the additional spin options:
The intermediate and the final spinning phases are suppressed and the programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing. The door stays locked. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door.
As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are available. In some programmes the rinses are performed with more water.
If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs only the draining phase.
Important: The appliance empties the water out automatically after approximately 18 hours.
With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme.
The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates.
Important: The options can increase the programme duration.
This option adds an anti-stain phase to the programme. Use this option for laundry with hard stains to remove.
To activate/deactivate this option, hold the Prewash button pressed for 3 seconds until the indicator 
comes on/goes off on the display.
Pour the stain remover into compartment 
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This option increases the programme duration.
Important: This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C.
Set this option to optimise the fabric softener distribution and improve fabric softness.
Recommended when you use fabric softener.
Important: This option increases the programme duration.
The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates and also stays permanently on during next cycles until this option is deactivated.
With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme.
To activate/deactivate this option, hold the Soft Plus button pressed for 3 seconds until the indicator 
comes on/ goes off on the display.
When it is activated, the appliance will default to this option after you switch it off or change/reset the programme.
Important: This option increases the programme duration.
This option adds a steam phase followed by a short anti-crease phase at the end of the washing programme.
The steam phase reduces fabric creasing and facilitates the fabric ironing.
The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates.
The indicator 
is steady on during steam phase.
Important: This option can increase the programme duration.
When the programme stops the display shows 
, the indicator 
goes off and the indicator 
is steady on. The drum performs smooth movements for about 30 minutes to keep the steam benefit. By touching any button the anticrease movements stop and the door unlocks.
Important: A small laundry load helps to reach better results.
With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel.
To activate/deactivate this option, hold the Plus Steam button pressed until the indicator 
comes on/goes off on the display.
When it is activated, the appliance will default to this option after you switch it off or change/reset the programme. If
you press any button, the indicator 
blinks to indicate that the buttons are disabled.
The Child Lock function may not be available for a few seconds after switching the appliance on.
With this option you can delay the start of a programme to a more convenient time.
Touch the button repeatedly to set the required delay. The time increases in steps of 1 hour up to 20 hours.
The display shows the indicator 
and the selected delay time. After touching the Start/Pause button, the appliance begins the countdown and the door is locked.
With this option you can reduce the programme duration depending on the load size and the degree of soiling.
When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration and 
dashes.
Touch Time Save button to reduce the programme duration according to your needs. The display shows the new programme duration and a number of dashes will decrease accordingly:
suitable for a full load of normally soiled garments.
a quick cycle for a full load of lightly soiled garments.
very quick cycle for a smaller lightly soiled load (max. half load recommended).
the shortest cycle to freshen up a small amount of laundry.
The Time Save is available only with the programmes in the table.
Time Save with steam programmes 
When setting a steam programme, this button allows to chose three steam levels and the programme duration is reduced accordingly:
: maximum.
: medium.
: minimum.Important: In some appliances the programme duration is reduced without showing any dashes.
Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme.
1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
Important: 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.
2) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to EU regulation 1061/2010, this programme at 60 °C is the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and at 30 °C is the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected programme.
3) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry can be humid. Line dry the items for about 10 minutes.
4) Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour.
5) Washing programme.
6) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.
7) 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.
Programme options compatibility
1) Prewash and Stains cannot be selected together.
2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
3) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only.
Suitable detergents for washing programmes
1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
= Recommended
-- = Not recommended
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 garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1380 The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.
This appliance has different acoustic signals, that operate when:
To activate/deactivate the acoustic signals when the programme is completed, touch the Temp. and the Spin buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds. The display shows On or Off.
Important: If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue to operate when the appliance has a malfunction.
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.This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry gets caught between the seal and the door to avoid risk of water leakage and damage to the laundry.
Important: Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage to rubber parts of the washing machine.
Important: 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 ( MAX ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results.
Important: After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.
Important: If a selection is not possible an acoustic signal sounds and the display shows 
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Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. It is not possible to start the programme when the indicator of the button is off and doesn't flash (e.g. programme dial on a wrong position). The related indicator stops flashing and stays on.
The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator 
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Important: The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water.
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.Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started
To cancel the delay start:
and the indicator 
goes off.Changing the delay start after the countdown has started
To change the delay start:
After touching the Start/Pause 
button:
placed below the time digits play a simple animation.When the programme is running, you can change only some options:
Important: If the ProSense System has completed and the water filling has already started, the new programme starts without repeating the ProSense System. The water and the detergent are not drained out in order to avoid waste.
There is also an alternative way of cancelling:
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.Now, you can set a new washing programme.
Important: If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum is still rotating you should not open the door.
While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked.
The display shows the indicator 
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When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active). The display shows 
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The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off.
The door unlocks and the indicator 
goes off.
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:
and the display shows the door locked 
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or 
disappears
and the spin speed is not changed, when you press the Start/Pause button, the appliance only drains the water.
goes off, you can open the door.The Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to reduce the energy consumption when:
If the dial is rotated to the "Reset" position 
, the appliance automatically turns off in 30 seconds.
Important: 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.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
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.
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:
Insufficient detergent may cause:
Excessive detergent may cause:
To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water softener. Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
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:
The following paragraphs explain how you should clean each part.
Important: 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.
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.
Important: 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 for limescale.
Regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with an empty drum and a descaling product occasionally.
Important: Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
The repeated and prolonged use of low temperature programmes can cause detergent deposits, fluff residues, bacterial growth inside the drum and the tub. This could generate bad odours and mildew. To eliminate these deposits and clean the inner part of the appliance, run a maintenance wash regularly (at least once a month).
Important: Refer to "Cleaning the drum" paragraph.
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.
Important: Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent unwanted deposits.
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign body in the washing or tap water containing iron
Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel.
Important: Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling products, scouring products containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
For a thorough clean:
Important: Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon 
this is a recommendation to perform the “drum cleaning”. Once the drum cleaning has been performed, the icon disappears.
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:
WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Important: Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean.
Clean the drain pump if:
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When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:
If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump.
When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:
If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump.
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.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
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:
Important: If the appliance is overloaded, remove some items from the drum and/or keep pressed the door while touching the Start/Pause button until the indicator 
stops flashing (see the picture below).
| Problem | Possible solution |
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 The appliance does not fill with water properly. |
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 The appliance does not drain the water. |
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 No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. |
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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 |
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| The programme does not start. |
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| The appliance fills with water and drains immediately. |
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| The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual. |
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| There is water on the floor. |
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| You cannot open the appliance door. |
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| The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. |
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| The programme duration increases or decreases during programme execution. |
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| The washing results are not satisfactory. |
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Too much foam in the drum during the washing cycle. |
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| After the washing cycle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer. |
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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.
In case of power failure or functioning failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing programme continues when the power is restored. If the door remains locked in case of failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock function.
Before opening the door:
CAUTION! Risk of burns! Make sure that the water temperature is not too high and the laundry is not hot. If necessary, wait until they cool down.
CAUTION! Risk of injury! Make sure that the drum is not rotating. If necessary, wait until the drum stops rotating.
Important: Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. If necessary, proceed with an emergency drain (refer to «Emergency drain» in «Care and cleaning» chapter).
To open the door, proceed as follows:
