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LC53532
EN User Manual | Washing Machine
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................. 6
4. TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................... 7
5. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................7
6. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................ 11
7. DIAL AND BUTTONS....................................................................................11
8. PROGRAMME CHART................................................................................. 13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................15
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................15
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................ 18
12. CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................. 20
13. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 23
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................... 25
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................26
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
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.
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• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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
• This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine-
washable laundry only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The appliance maximum load is 3 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.
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• 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.
• 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
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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.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains
plug. If it is necessary to change the mains
plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS
1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).
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 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 non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts are available for
at least 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 such as detergent
dispensers. The duration may be longer in
your country. For further information,
please visit our website.
• Please note that some of these spare
parts are only available to professional
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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).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
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6
7
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4
3
5
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Control panel
3
Door handle
4
Rating plate
5
Feet for levelling the appliance
6
Drain hose
7
Inlet hose
8
Transit bolts
9
Mains cable
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Mod.
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A
B
C
Prod.No.
D
The rating plate reports the model name (A) ,
product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial
number (D).
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 50 cm /67 cm /55 cm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230-240 V
1600 W
13 A
50 Hz
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 moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure
1)
Minimum
Maximum
0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
10 bar (1.0 MPa)
Water supply
2)
Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 3 kg
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1251 rpm
1)
The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not lower than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you cannot connect
the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your domestic cold water
storage system. Make sure not to exceed a distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the appliance inlet hose and the
bottom of the water storage tank.
2)
Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
5. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Lifting the machine
Incorrect methods of lifting can damage the
appliance. Open the door and take hold of the
top inside of the door opening. You can also
lift the machine by gripping the rear overhang
of the top.
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WARNING!
Never lift the machine by gripping it’s
control panel, door, or detergent
dispenser.
5.2 Unpacking
1. Open the door. Remove all items from the
drum.
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.
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 transit bolts and pull
out the plastic spacers.
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.
5.3 Information for installation
Positioning and levelling
Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent
vibration, noise and movement of the
appliance when it operates.
1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
The appliance must be levelled and stable.
Make sure that the appliance does not touch
the wall or other units and there is air
circulation below the appliance.
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the
level. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.
WARNING!
Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent
materials below the appliance feet to
adjust the level.
The inlet hose
1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of
the appliance.
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2. Position it toward left or right depending on
the position of the water tap. Make sure that
the inlet hose is not in vertical position.
20º20º
45º45º
3. If necessary, loosen 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.
CAUTION!
Make sure there is no damage to hoses
and 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 a replacement inlet
hose.
WARNING!
The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
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.
You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
authorized service centre to buy the other
drain hose and the extension.
• Connect the drain hose to the spigot and
tighten it with a clamp.
• Position the hose directly to a built-in drain
pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a
clamp.
• Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink
spigot - put the drain hose in the spigot
and tighten it with a clamp.
• To a stand pipe with vent hole - insert the
drain hose directly into a drain pipe or
stand pipe.
• The drain hose can be bent into U shape
and put around the plastic guide. On the
edge of a sink - fasten the guide to the
water tap or to the wall.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a
loop to prevent particles going into the
appliance from the sink.
Make sure that the plastic guide cannot
move when the appliance drains and the
drain hose end is not immersed in the
water. There may be a return of dirty
water into the appliance. Buy accessories
from authorised supplier.
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.
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It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways:
min.600 mm
max.1000 mm
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(*) Subject to change without notice.
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.
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. CONTROL PANEL
6.1 Control panel description
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1
Detergent drawer
2
Time Save button Extra Quick / Quick
3
Easy Iron button
4
Prewash button
5
Start/Pause button
6
Delay Start button
7
Programme progress indicators
8
SPIN reduction selector
9
Programme selector dial
7. DIAL AND BUTTONS
7.1 Introduction
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.
7.2 Programme Selector Dial
Select suitable programme depending on the
type, amount and soiling level of the laundry
to ensure more effective washing results.
Selector dial also allows you to switch the
appliance On and Off.
7.3 Spin Reduction Dial
Change the spin speed by turning the
selector knob to the chosen value.
Additional spin options:
• No Spin 0
Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. The appliance performs the only
draining phase of the selected washing
programme. Set this option for very
delicate fabrics. The rinses phase uses
more water for some washing
programmes.
• Rinse Hold
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. When the programme has
finished, the lights Spin and End are lit to
indicate that the water must be emptied
out. Read the "At the end of the
programme" paragraph.
For the maximum spin speed allowed by
each programme, refer to the
"Programme Chart" chapter.
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7.4 Select the desired options
If desired, set one or more options by
touching the related buttons. These must be
selected after choosing the programme and
before pressing the button Start/Pause . The
relevant light will illuminate.
Rinse
Wash
Spin
End
Time
Save
Quick
Prewash Delay
Start
Start/
Pause
Easy
Iron
Ext ra
Quick
6h
3h
If an incorrect option is selected, the
corresponding indicator lamp flashes for
about 2 seconds.
For the compatibility of the options with
the washing programmes, refer to the
chapter "Programme Chart".
7.5 Time Save button
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.
This option must be selected after you have
set the programme and before you press
button Start/Pause The relevant indicator
illuminates.
• Extra Quick
Short programme for normally soiled
cotton, synthetic or delicate items. The
washing time will be reduced according to
the type of fabric and the selected
temperature.
• Quick
Short programme for lightly soiled white-/
coloured and synthetic laundry. The
washing time will be reduced approx. 10
minutes. Max. recommended temperature
60°C.
This options can not be chosen together
with the programme Eco 40-60 and
neither with the wool, delicate or hand
wash programmes. The washing time will
be reduced depending on the type of
material and the selected temperature.
Recommended load for cotton is 2 kg.
7.6 Easy Iron
The appliance carefully washes and spins the
laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the programme
duration to the type of laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
7.7 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme. The relevant
indicator illuminates.
Use this option to add a pre-wash phase
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.
7.8 Start/Pause
This button allows you to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
7.9 Delay Start
The start of the programme can be delayed
by 6 or 3 hours by means of this button. The
selected delay is indicated by the illumination
of the corresponding light.
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7.10 Indicators
E
nd
S
pi
n
Rinse
Wash
The light Wash illuminates when the machine
is performing the washing phase.
The light Rinse illuminates when the machine
is rinsing.
The light Spin illuminates when the machine
is spinning.
The light End illuminates at the end of the
washing cycle.
• The light is on: the door cannot be
opened.
• The light is off: the door can be opened.
• The light is flashing: the door can soon be
opened.
8. PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Temperature
range
Spin speed
range
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Washing programmes
Eco 40-60
40 °C
1)
1300 rpm 3 kg 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 re‐
sults.
Cottons
90 - 30 °C
1300 rpm 3 kg White cotton. Heavily and normally soiled items.
Synthetics
40 - 30 °C
900 rpm 1,5 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally soiled
items.
Delicates
40 °C - Cold
700 rpm 1,5 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fab‐
rics requiring gentler washing. Normally and lightly soiled
items.
Wool
30 °C
900 rpm 1 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other
fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol
2)
.
Mix
20 °C
900 rpm 1,5 kg Special programme for lightly soiled cotton, synthetic and
mixed fabrics. Select this programme to reduce the energy
consumption. Make sure that the detergent is suitable for low
temperature in order to have good washing results.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Spin speed
range
Maxi‐
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
Rinse
1300 rpm 3 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
Programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry. The default
spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes. Reduce
the spin speed according to the type of laundry. If necessary,
set the Extra Rinse option to add rinses. With a low spin
speed, the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short
spin.
Drain
- 3 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Spin
1300 rpm 3 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics. To spin
the laundry and to drain the water in the drum.
1)
According to UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations, 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.
For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other data, please refer to 'Con‐
sumption Values' chapter.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower tem‐
peratures and longer duration.
2)
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
Programme
Spin
No spin 0
Rinse Hold
Extra Quick
Quick
Easy Iron
Prewash
Delay Start
Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons
■ ■ ■
■
1)
■
1)
■ ■ ■
Synthetics
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool
■ ■ ■ ■
Mix
■ ■ ■ ■
Rinse
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Drain
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Programme
Spin
No spin 0
Rinse Hold
Extra Quick
Quick
Easy Iron
Prewash
Delay Start
Spin
■
1)
If you select this option, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load. Recommended load for cotton is 2
kg.
Suitable detergents for washing programmes
Programme Universal
powder
1)
Liquid Univer‐
sal
Liquid for col‐
oureds
Delicates
woollens
Special
Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Cottons
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Synthetics
▲ ▲ ▲ -- --
Delicates
-- -- -- ▲ ▲
Wool
-- -- -- ▲ ▲
Mix
-- ▲ ▲ -- --
1)
At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
During installation or before first use you
may observe some water in the
appliance. This is a residual water left in
the appliance after a full functional test in
the factory to ensure the appliance is
delivered to customers in perfect working
order and is no cause for concern.
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 small quantity of detergent straight
into the drum.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton at
the highest temperature without laundry
in the drum. This removes all possible dirt
from the drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
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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.
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
appliance.
10.2 Filling the detergent and
additives
1. Measure out specified detergents and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the proper compartments.
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.
When you set a programme with
prewash, put the detergent for prewash
phase directly into the drum.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for
main wash.
If using liquid detergent, pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner,
starch).
Additives must be poured into the compartment before
starting the wash programme.
Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives.
After a washing cycle remove any
detergent residue from the detergent
dispenser.
10.3 Select the required programme
by means of the programme
selector dial
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. The indicator of button
Start/Pause flashes. When you activate an
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option, the indicator of the set option comes
on.
If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is
working, the lights in the programme
progress display will start to flash to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine
will not perform the new selected
programme.
10.4 Starting the programme
1. Turn the programme dial to select the
desired washing programme. The
indicator of the Start/Pause button
flashes.
2. To change the spin speed turn the dial,
set one or more options by touching the
related buttons.
3. To start the selected programme, press
the button Start/Pause . The related
indicators come on to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door is
locked.
10.5 Starting a programme with the
delay start
To set delay the start option press the button
Delay Start repeatedly, to select the desired
delay. The indicator of the set delay is on.
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lay
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tart
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press button Start/Pause .
You can cancel or change the set of the
delay start before you press the button
Start/Pause .
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button Start/Pause:
1. Press the button Start/Pause to set
appliance to pause.
2. Press the button Delay Start until the
indicator of the set delay goes off.
3. Press button Start/Pause to start the
programme.
The selected delay can be changed only
after selecting the washing programme
again. The door will be locked throughout
the delay time (door locked indicator is
on).
The Delay Start can not be selected with
Drain or Spin programme.
10.6 Interrupting a programme and
changing option
The programme can be changed as long as
the button Start/Pause has not been pressed.
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to
.
2. Select the new programme position and
set desired options.
3. Press the button Start/Pause again.
10.7 Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to position to cancel
a programme which is running. Now you can
select a new programme.
10.8 Opening the door after the
programme operates
Press the button Start/Pause to open the
door.
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 appliance has to
be switched off by turning the selector dial to
. After few minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
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10.9 Opening the door when the
delay start is active
While the delay start operates, the appliance
door is locked.
To open the appliance door
1. Press the button Start/Pause .
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button Start/
Pause .
The delay start continues.
10.10 At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The indicator End illuminates to indicate that
the programme has finished. The indicator
End goes out, the door can be opened and
the laundry can be removed.
• select the Drain or Spin programme
• press button Start/Pause
When the pilot light End goes out, the door
can be opened and the laundry can be
removed.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully 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.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are 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 times.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items
with painted illustrations inside out.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains with
a suitable detergent before putting in
drum.
• Be careful with the 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:
- interrupt the programme and open the
door (refer to "Daily Use" chapter);
-manually redistribute the load so that the
items are spaced evenly around the tub;
-press the Start/Pause button. The spin
phase continues.
• Avoid washing garments full of long
animal hair or poor quality garments
releasing lots of fluff that could block the
drain circuit and therefore requiring the
Service assistance.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts, cords,
shoelaces, ribbons and any other loose
elements.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the items.
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11.2 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.
11.3 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.
11.4 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 your 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!
11.5 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 know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
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Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 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 dispens‐
er
Every two months
Clean the inlet hose and
the valve filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how you
should clean each part.
12.2 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 inlet hose filter and the
drum. Refer to "Door seal with double lip
trap", "Cleaning the drum" and "Cleaning the
inlet hose and the valve filter" paragraphs. If
necessary, please contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
12.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with 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 use the metal surfaces with
chlorine-based detergent.
12.4 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 prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that you find
on the packaging of the product.
12.5 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 with a small quantity
of detergent.
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12.6 Door seal
This appliance allows 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.
12.7 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.
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. Add a small quantity of powder detergent
into the empty drum, in order to rinse out
any left residues.
3. Run a Cottons programme with the
highest temperature.
12.8 Cleaning the dispenser drawer
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. Pull the drawer firmly outwards, so that it
comes free of retaining stop.
2. To remove the siphon press it inwards
and pull it upwards at the same time.
Flush both parts out under running warm
water to remove any traces of
accumulated detergent.
3. Put the siphon back into position by
pressing it downwards until you hear a
click.
4. Use a small brush to clean the recess.
Make sure that all detergent residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of
the recess.
5. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide
rails and close it. Run the rinsing
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
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12.9 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.
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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.
4. When you reconnect the hose to the back
of the appliance, turn it left or right (not in
vertical position) depending on the
position of your water tap.
45°
20°
12.10 The dangers of freezing
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.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the inlet
hose from it.
• Select a wash programme, start the
machine and let the programme run for a
short time.
• Interrupt the programme by turning the
programme selector to
position.
• Put the end of the inlet hose in a container
and let the water flow out of the hose.
• Select the programme "Drain" and let it
run until it is finished.
• Turn the programme selector to
position. When you intend to start the
machine up again, make sure that the
room temperature is above 0 °C.
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.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 Introduction
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 indicator of the END of
programme blinks:
Problem Possible cause/Solution
1 flash
The appliance does not fill
with water properly.
• Make sure that the water tap is open.
• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this informa‐
tion, contact your local water authority.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or bends.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.
• Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clog‐
ged. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
• This problem may be also caused by the clogged drain circuit. Please contact
the Authorised Service Centre.
2 flashes
The appliance does not
drain the water.
• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
• Make sure that the hoses have no kinks, damages or bends.
• 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.
• Make sure that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum.
4 flashes
The appliance door is open
or not closed correctly.
• Make sure that the door is properly closed.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press
the button Start/Pause to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your Authorised Service
Centre.
13.2 Possible failures
In case of different problem with the washing
machine check the table below for possible
solutions.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The programme does not
start.
• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.
• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box.
• Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched.
• Check the position of the knob on the selected programme.
• If the delay start is set (if available), cancel the setting or wait for the end of
countdown.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
The appliance fills with wa‐
ter then drains immediate‐
ly.
• Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The hose may be
positioned too low. Refer to "Installation" chapter.
The spin phase does not
operate or the washing cy‐
cle lasts longer than usual.
• Set the spin programme.
• Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This prob‐
lem may be caused by balance problems.
You cannot open the appli‐
ance door.
• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not
been selected.
• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum.
• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
• Wait until the indicator light for door locked has gone out.
• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.
• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Author‐
ised Service Centre.
The appliance makes an
unusual noise and vi‐
brates.
• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to
"Installation" chapter.
• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to "Installation" chap‐
ter.
• Make sure that laundry is evenly distributed.
• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
There is water on the floor.
• Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not wa‐
ter 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.
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 laun‐
dry.
• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
• Decrease the laundry load.
Too much foam in the
drum during the washing
cycle.
• Reduce the quantity of detergent.
Detergent residue in deter‐
gent drawer after washing
cycle.
• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according to the indications
given in this user manual.
No water is visible in the
drum.
• Appliances based on modern technology operate very economically using
very little water without affecting performance.
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 is
on the rating plate.
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14. CONSUMPTION VALUES
14.1 Introduction
See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information
about Energy Label.
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance
provides a web link to the product information sheet. Keep the
energy label for reference together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this appliance.
14.2 Legend
kg Laundry load. hh:mm Programme duration.
kWh Energy consumption. °C Temperature in the laundry.
Litres 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.
14.3 According to UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy
Information Regulations
Eco 40-60 pro‐
gramme
kg kWh Litres hh:mm % °C
rpm
1)
Full load 3 0.497 30.0 2:47 62.00 40.0 1251
Half load - - - - - - 1251
Quarter load - - - - - - 1251
1)
Maximum spin speed.
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Power consumption in different modes
Off (W) Stand-by (W) Delay start (W)
0.10 1.00 4.00
Time to Off/Standby mode is 15 minutes maximum.
14.4 Common programmes
These values are indicative only.
Programme
kg kWh Litres hh:mm % °C
rpm
1)
Cottons
2)
90°C
3 1.30 50.0 2:20 53.00 85.0 1300
Cottons
60°C
3 0.89 45.0 2:05 53.00 55.0 1300
Mix
3)
20°C
1,5 0.11 50.0 1:10 50.00 20.0 900
Synthetics
40°C
1,5 0.51 55.0 1:25 35.00 40.0 900
Delicates
4)
30°C
1,5 0.33 60.0 1:05 35.00 30.0 700
Wool
30°C
1 0.33 65.0 1:00 30.00 30.0 900
1)
Reference indicator of the spin speed.
2)
Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles.
3)
Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics.
4)
It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the
packaging in relevant containers to recycle it.
Help protect the environment and human
health by recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol with
the household waste. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact your
municipal office.
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