User Manual AEG L7FE7261BI 7000 Series 7kg 1200rpm Integrated Washing Machine

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• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• CONTROL PANEL
• DIAL AND BUTTONS
• PROGRAMMES
• SETTINGS
• BEFORE FIRST USE
• DAILY USE
• HINTS AND TIPS
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

Owner Manual Washer Machine

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Appliance overview

1. Hinge supports
2. Detergent dispenser
3. Control panel
4. Magnetic plate
5. Door handle
6. Rating plate
7. Plate with rubber beater
8. Drain pump filter
9. Front feet for levelling the appliance
10. Drain hose
11. Mains cable
12. Inlet hose connection
13. Back feet for levelling the appliance

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

CONTROL PANEL

Control panel description

Important: The permanent options are set by holding pressed the relative button for at least 3 seconds.

1. Programme dial
2. Display
3. Delay Start touch button
4. Time Save touch button
5. Start/Pause touch button
6. Plus Steam touch button and permanent Child Lock option
7. Soft Plus touch button and permanent Extra Rinse option
8. Prewash touch button and permanent Stain option
9. Spin reduction options touch button
   Rinse Hold option
   No spin option
   Quiet option
10. Temp. touch button
11. On/Off push button

Display

DIAL AND BUTTONS

Introduction

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.

On/Off

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.

Programme dial

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.

Temp.

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.

Spin

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:

• Rinse Hold. The related indicator comes on.
  The final spin is not performed. The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. The washing programme ends with water in the drum.
  The door stays locked and the drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door.
  
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  If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water.
• No spin. The related indicator comes on.
  Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. The appliance performs only the draining phase of the selected washing programme. Set this option for very delicate fabrics. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes
• Quiet. The related indicator comes on.

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.

Prewash

With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme.

The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates.

• Use this option to add a pre-wash 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.

Important: The options can increase the programme duration.

Permanent Anti-stain

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 .

This option increases the programme duration.

Important: This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C.

Permanent Soft Plus

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.

Permanent Extra Rinse

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.

Plus Steam

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.

Child Lock

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.

Delay Start

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.

Time Save

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.

Start/Pause

Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme.

PROGRAMMES

Programme Chart

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

Woolmark Apparel 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 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.

SETTINGS

Acoustic signals

This appliance has different acoustic signals, that operate when:

• You activate the appliance (special short tune).
• You deactivate the appliance (special short tune).
• You touch the buttons (click sound).
• You make an invalid selection (3 short sounds).
• The programme is completed (sequence of sounds for about 2 minutes).
• The appliance has a malfunction (sequence of short sounds for about 5 minutes).

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.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open.
2. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by .
   This action activates the drain system.
3. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked by .
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.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Activating the appliance

1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the On/Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance.
   A short tune sounds.

Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance door.
2. Empty the pockets and unfold the items before you put them in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time.
   Do not put too much laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.

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.

Filling the detergent and additives

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.

Check the position of the detergent flap

1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops.
   
2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser.
3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down.
   
   With the flap in the position DOWN:
   Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
   Do not exceed to liquid detergent dose indicated 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.
   

Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.

Setting a programme

1. Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme.
   The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes.
   The display shows an indicative programme duration and the maximum load.
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 illuminate on the display and the given information changes accordingly.

Important: If a selection is not possible an acoustic signal sounds and the display shows .

Starting a programme

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 .

Important: The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water.

Starting a programme with the delay start

1. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. On the display the indicator shows .
2. Touch the Start/Pause button. The appliance door locks and starts the countdown of the delay start. The display shows the indicator .
   When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.

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 and the indicator goes off.
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.

The ProSense System load detection

After touching the Start/Pause button:

1. The ProSense System starts estimating the weight of the load to calculate the real programme duration. During this phase the Time Manager bars placed below the time digits play a simple animation.
2. After about 15-20 minutes the Time Manager bars disappear and new cycle duration is displayed.
   The appliance automatically adjusts the programme duration to the load to achieve perfect washing results in the minimum possible time.

Interrupting a programme and changing the options

When the programme is running, you can change only some options:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button.
   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.

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.

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:

1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset" position .
2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows .

Now, you can set a new washing programme.

Opening the door Adding garments

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 .

1. Touch the Start/Pause button. In the display the related door lock indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items. Close the door and touch the Start/ Pause button.

End of the programme

When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signals operate (if they are active). The display shows .

The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off.

The door unlocks and the indicator goes off.

1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the appliance.
   After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance.
   Important: When you activate the appliance again, the display shows the end of the previous 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.
4. Keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours.

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 time area shows and the display shows the door locked .
• The indicator of the Start/Pause button starts flashing.
• The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent 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 the Start/Pause button: the appliance drains the water and spins.
   The option indicator Rinse Hold or disappears
   Important: If you have set Quiet and the spin speed is not changed, when you press the Start/Pause button, the appliance only drains the water.
3. When the programme is completed and the door locked indicator goes off, you can open the door.
4. Press the On/Off button for a few seconds to deactivate the appliance.

Stand-by function

The Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to reduce the energy consumption when:

• You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes when no programme is running.
  Press the button On/Off to activate the appliance again.
• 5 minutes after the end of the washing programme.
  Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again.
  The display shows the end of the last programme.
  Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle.

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.

HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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 tough stains.
• Wash stubborn stains with a special detergent.
• Be careful with curtains. Remove the hooks and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.
• 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. ).
• 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.
• Empty pockets and unfold the items.
  

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.

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 ( MAX )
• 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.

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 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!

Water hardness

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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:

The following paragraphs explain how you should clean each part.

Removing foreign objects

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.

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.

Descaling

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.

Maintenance wash

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.

Door seal with double lip trap

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.

Cleaning the drum

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:

1. Remove all laundry from the drum.
2. Run a Cottons programme with the highest temperature.
3. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues.

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.

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.
   
2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water, to remove any traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, put the top part back into position.
   
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.
   
4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.
   

Cleaning the drain pump

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:

• 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!

• 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

1. Open the pump cover.
   
2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter.
   
3. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti-clockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out.
4. When the bowl is full of water, turn the filter back and empty the container.
5. Repeat the steps 3 and 4 until the water stops to flow out.
   
6. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it
   
7. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess.
   Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
   
8. Clean the filter under the water tap.
   
9. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
   
10. Close the pump cover.
    

When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:

1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the water.

Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

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.

When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:

1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the water.

Frost precautions

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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

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:

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).

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.

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.

Emergency door opening

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:

1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Pull the emergency unlock trigger downward once. Pull it once again, keep it tensed and, in the meanwhile, open the appliance door. The emergency unlock trigger is located where indicated by the following picture.
   
4. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door.