USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Washing Machine
L8FC8432BI
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................16
5. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 17
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS................................................................................................19
7. PROGRAMMES..........................................................................................................22
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................25
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 26
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................26
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 30
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 32
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................37
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................41
15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................42
16. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017........................................................................................................................43
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2
General Safety
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
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– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and
other residential type environments;
– areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
• Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
• The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts including rubber bush
with plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the 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.
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• 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.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• UK and Ireland only. 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.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• 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 is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
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2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
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. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Be prepared for
installation
It is recommended that
installation is carried out by
two persons.
3.2 The appliance is equipped
with ...
x1 x2
x1
E
x2
x1 x1
x1 x2
x4 x1 x1
BA C D
F G H L
3.3 Unpacking
WARNING!
Use the gloves.
WARNING!
Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the
appliance.
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1. Put two polystyrene packaging
elements on the floor under the
appliance.
WARNING!
It is strongly
recommended that this
action is carries out by two
persons.
2. Carefully put the appliance down on its
rear side.
Make sure not to damage
the hoses.
1
2
3. Remove the polystyrene protection
from the bottom.
1
2
4. Return the appliance in vertical
position and remove the socket
polystyrene protection.
5. 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 due to the
testing with water of the
appliance in factory.
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6. Remove the three bolts, the hose
holders and plastic spacers by using the
spanner supplied with the appliance.
F
G
7. Close the holes with the plastic caps
you find in the user manual bag. Put the
smallest cap F in upper hole and the two
bigger caps G in lower holes.
We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any
movement of the appliance.
3.4 Installation on suspended
flooring
Suspended wooden floors are
particularly susceptible to vibration.
To limit vibration we recommend placing
a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15
mm thick, under the appliance. It should
be screwed to at least 2 floor beams and
should extend beyond the front feet.
If possible, install the appliance where
the floor is more stable.
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3.5 Positioning and levelling
x4
1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
WARNING!
Make sure that carpets do not
stop the air circulation below
the appliance.
Bring the appliance near the
furniture recess before
levelling it. For more details,
refer to paragraph "Building
in".
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the
level.
A correct adjustment of the
appliance level prevents the
vibration, noise and the
movement of the appliance
when in operation.
The appliance must be level and stable.
CAUTION!
Do not put cardboard, wood
or equivalent materials below
the appliance feet to adjust
the level.
3.6 Hose and cable connection
1100 mm 1450 mm
960 mm1230 mm
900 mm
1360 mm
max 1000 mm
min. 600 mm
max 1000 mm
min. 600 mm
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The inlet hose
1. Remove the inlet hose from inside the
drum.
2. To connect the water inlet hose towards
the proper direction and with the proper
inclination, check the position of the water
tap before connecting it to the back of the
appliance.
Make sure the hose is nor
kinked, squashed but neither
tensed.
20
O
20
O
45
O
45
O
3. Connect the hose to the back of the
appliance. Do not turn the inlet hose
downwards, but turn it left or right depending
on the position of your water tap.
4. Loosen the ring nut to fix it in the correct
position.
5. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold
water tap with 3/4 thread.
WARNING!
Make sure that there are no
leaks from the couplings.
Use the hose supplied with appliance.
Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for an inlet hose replacement.
Water drainage
The drain hose can be connected:
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Ø 40 mm
To a stand pipe with vent-hole
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not
less than 60 cm (23.6”) and not more than 100
cm (39.3”).
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain
pipe (min. 40 mm - min. 1.6”) must be larger
than the external diameter of the drain hose.
max.
600 mm
To a sink spigot
Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it
with the supplied cable tie L.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop
to prevent particles going into the appliance
from the sink.
L
To a wall-pipe
Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room
wall and tighten it with the supplied cable tie
L.
You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service
centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
3.7 Building in
600 mm
min.
820 mm
min.
560 mm
16-22 mm
min.
This appliance has been designed to be built
into the kitchen furniture. The recess should
have the dimensions shown in this picture.
For recess with a height
different than 820 mm, it is
possible to buy the
appropriate kit on the website.
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553 mm
596 mm
140 mm
76 mm
50 mm
50 mm
819 mm
If hoses run behind the
appliance, make sure that
nothing closes the small
recess indicated with the
measures 50 x 50 mm.
The appliance is also equipped with an
adhesive sponge pad H that you can find
inside the drum.
Attach it on the top of the appliance where
indicated in the drawing.
When levelling the appliance under the
furniture, DO NOT squeeze the sponge pad.
Before proceeding with appliance building in,
bring it near the recess and preposition the
inlet hose, the drain hose and the mains
cable.
WARNING!
Make sure they are not kinked
or squashed.
3.8 Installing anti-tilting device
If the height of the counter is 820 mm or lower, you cannot install the anti-
tilting device.
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1. Remove the screws of the top cover on the
rear of the appliance and install the anti-
tilting device as shown in the drawing.
~10mm
2. Adjust the anti-tilting device so that the
distance from the counter is 10mm. Loosen
the nut counterclockwise with a 3mm wrench.
Adjust the height and turn the nut clockwise
to fix it.
3.9 Preparation and assembly of the cupboard door
The dimensions of the cupboard door should be:
• width min. 595 - max. 598 mm;
• thickness 16-22 mm.
Factory pre setting
The appliance is originally pre set for the
assembly of a cupboard door opening from
right to left.
The best solution would be to
screw the upper hinge to the
upper hole of the top plate
and the lower hinge to the
lower hole of the bottom
plate.
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Reversibility of the cupboard door
Carry out the cupboard door reversibility
before the appliance is built in completely.
M
N
O
If the cupboard door has to be opened from
left to right, invert the position of the hinge
supports M with the magnetic plate N and
lower plate O.
M
N
O
Make sure that the plate with
magnet is on the upper
position.
x
y
y
Cupboard door preparation
For countersinking the door, it
is recommended to call a
professional.
Align the cupboard door to the furniture
correctly.
Measure the distance X to fix the height of
the hole to countersink the upper hinge. The
centre of the hole Y should be at the same
height of the stroke on the hinge support.
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16-22 mm
22±1,5 mm
449
mm
595-598 mm
Ø 35 mm
12,5 - 14 mm
Set the position of the lower hole respecting
dimensions and distances shown in the
drawing (449 mm).
Countersink the holes.
A
Hinges
To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill
two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5 - 14 mm
depending on the depth of cupboard door)
on the inner side of the door.
The hinges will be fixed to the door by
means of the four supplied screws A.
max. 105°
To align the door perfectly,
make sure that the edge of
cupboard door is parallel with
the appliance edge and to
respect the proper opening
angle (max. 105 °C).
Mounting the door
Fix the hinges to the hinge supports on the
appliance by means of the two supplied
screws B.
The hinges can be adjusted to
compensate for possible
uneven thickness of the door.
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2
N
1
E
D
C
Counter-magnet
The appliance is pre set for a magnetic
closure.
For a correct closure:
1. Position the screw C and the counter-
magnet D on the magnetic plate N. Lean
the cupboard door against the screw
until it leaves a mark.
2. Open the cupboard door and screw the
counter-magnet D (steel disk + rubber
ring E) with the screw C in the inner side
of the cupboard door, where the screw
left the mark as described in the first
step.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Appliance overview
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11 12
13
21 3
5
4
7
6
8
9
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
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Control panel description
O
n
/O
ff
Start/
Pause
Temp.
Spin
Prewash Extra Rinse Soft Plus
Plus Steam
3s
Delay
Start
Time Save
Stains
1
12 9 8
101113
72 3 4 5 6
1
Programme dial
2
Spin touch button
3
Temp. touch button
4
Display
5
Delay Start touch button
6
Time Save touch button
7
Start/Pause touch button
8
Plus Steam touch button and
permanent Child Lock option
9
Soft Plus touch button
10
Extra Rinse touch button
11
Stains touch button
12
On/Off push button
13
Prewash touch button
5.2 Display
MIX
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The Temperature area:
Temperature indicator .
Cold water indicator.
Child safety lock indicator.
Door locked indicator.
Delay start indicator.
The digital indicator can show:
• Programme duration (e. g. ).
• Delay time (e. g. ).
• Cycle end ( ).
• Warning code (e.g. ).
• Error indicator ( ).
Time Save indicator.
MIX
Oko-Mix indicator.
Steam phase indicator.
Anti-crease phase indicator.
Drum clean indicator. This is a recommendation to perform the
drum cleaning.
The spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator. Spin phase is off.
Silent indicator.
Rinse Hold indicator.
Add garments indicator. it lights at the beginning of the washing
phase, when it is still possible to pause the appliance and add
more laundry.
Maximum load indicator (refer to "The ProSense System load de-
tection " paragraph).
It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum de-
clared load of the selected programme.
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6. DIAL AND BUTTONS
6.1 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.
6.2 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.
6.3 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.
6.4 Temp.
When you select a washing programme,
the appliance automatically proposes a
default temperature.
Touch this button repeatedly until the
desired temperature value appears on
the display.
When the display shows the indicators
, the appliance does not heat the
water.
6.5 Spin
When you set a programme, the
appliance automatically sets the
maximum spin speed allowed, except for
programme Denim. With this option you
can decrease the default spin speed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
• Decrease the spin speed. The
display shows only the spin speeds
available for the set programme.
• Additional spin options No Spin
.
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
• Activate the Rinse Hold option.
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 indicator
remains displayed.
The door stays locked and the drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing.
You must drain the water to unlock
the door.
If you touch the Start/Pause button,
the appliance performs the spinning
phase and drains the water.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
• Activate the Silent option.
The intermediate and the final
spinning phases are suppressed and
the programme ends with water in the
drum. This helps to reduce creasing.
The indicator remains displayed.
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
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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 the only
draining phase.
The appliance empties
the water out
automatically after 18
hours approximately.
6.6 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.
The options can increase the
programme duration.
6.7 Stains
Touch this button to add the stain phase
to a programme.
The corresponding indicator above the
touch button illuminates.
Use this option for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this option, put the stain
remover into compartment
.
The stain remover is pre-mixed and
heated with detergent in order to
improve its effectiveness.
This option increases the
programme duration.
This option is not available
with a temperature lower
than 40 °C.
6.8 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can add a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.
Use this option for people with allergies
to detergent residues and with sensitive
skin.
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.
6.9 Permanent Soft Plus
Set this option to optimise the fabric
softener distribution and improve fabric
softness.
Recommended when you use fabric
softener.
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.
6.10 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.
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 anti-
crease movements stop and the door
unlocks.
A small laundry load helps to
reach better results.
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6.11 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children
from playing with the control panel.
To activate/deactivate this option, hold
down the Plus Steam button until
comes on/goes off on the display.
The appliance will default to this option
after you switch it off.
The Child Lock function may not be
available for a few seconds after
switching the appliance on.
6.12 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.
6.13 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.
indicator
Cottons
Cottons Eco
Synthetics
1)
■
■
■
■ ■ ■
■
■
■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
1)
Default duration for all programmes.
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.
In some appliances the
programme duration is
reduced without showing
any dashes.
6.14 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to start,
pause the appliance or interrupt a
running programme.
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7. PROGRAMMES
7.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Default tem-
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi-
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cottons
40 °C
90 °C - Cold
1400 rpm
(1400- 400
rpm)
8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal,
heavy and light soil.
Cottons Eco
1)
40 °C
60 °C - 40 °C
1400 rpm
(1400- 400
rpm)
8 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended, en-
suring good washing results.
Synthetics
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
Delicates
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Nor-
mal soil.
OKOPower
30 °C
60 °C - 30 °C
1400 rpm
(1400- 400
rpm)
4 kg Cotton and fast-coloured synthetic items.
Complete washing programme that, in only 59
minutes, washes the daily soiled laundry inten-
sively and ensures a good washing performance
in a short time.
Steam programme
Steam programme can be used for reducing wrinkles and odours
2)
of garments that just
need to be refreshed, avoiding washing. The fabric fibres are relaxed and afterwards iron-
ing becomes effortless. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry
from the drum
3)
. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle. Do not set one of
these programmes with the following type of items:
• Items that are not suitable for tumble drying.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
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Programme
Default tem-
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi-
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Steam
-
1 kg Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates. Short and gen-
tle steam programme to refresh even your very
delicate garments, including very delicate gar-
ments with sequins, lace etc. When treating
smaller loads, the programme duration can be
further reduced by means of the Time Save op-
tion.
WARNING!
Do not use this programme with
wool and garments labelled as
dry-clean only.
WARNING!
Do not use any detergent!
Special programmes
Spin/Drain
1400 rpm
(1400 - 400
rpm)
8 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fab-
rics. To spin the laundry and to drain the water in
the drum.
Rinse
1400 rpm
(1400- 400
rpm)
8 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
accordingly 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.
Additional washing programmes
Anti-allergy
60 °C
1400 rpm
(1400- 400
rpm)
8 kg White cotton items. This programme removes
micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase with
the temperature maintained above 60°C for sev-
eral minutes. This helps remove germs, bacteria,
micro-organism and particles. An additional rins-
ing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent
residues and pollens/allergenic items. In this way
the wash is more effective.
Duvet
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
800 rpm
(800 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, du-
vets, down jackets and similar items.
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Programme
Default tem-
perature
Temperature
range
Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range
Maxi-
mum
load
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
20min 3kg
30 °C
40 °C - 30 °C
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
3 kg Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or
once worn.
Sport
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200- 400
rpm)
3 kg Synthetic sportswear. Intensive short cycle to
deeply wash sportswear.
Denim
30 °C
40 °C - Cold
800 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
3 kg Special programme for Denim clothing with
delicate washing phase to minimize colour
fading and marks. For better care a reduced
load size is recommended.
Wool/Silk
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
1200 rpm
(1200 - 400
rpm)
1.5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and other fabrics with «hand washing» care
symbol
4)
.
1)
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation
1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Stand-
ard 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.
2)
Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour.
3)
After the steam treatment the laundry can be humid. Hang items out for a few minutes.
4)
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
Prewash
1)
Stains
2)
Extra Rinse
Soft Plus
Plus Steam
3)
Delay Start
Time Save
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Spin
No Spin
Prewash
1)
Stains
2)
Extra Rinse
Soft Plus
Plus Steam
3)
Delay Start
Time Save
Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
OKOPower ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Steam ■ ■
Spin/Drain
■
■
4)
■
Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Anti-allergy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Duvet ■ ■ ■ ■
20min 3kg ■ ■ ■
Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Denim ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■ ■
1)
Prewash and Stains cannot be selected together.
2)
This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
3)
This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
4)
If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only.
7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Green
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 wash-
ed according to the instructions issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow
the garment care label for drying and other
laundry instructions. M1756
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark
in many countries.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 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).
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• 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 Prewash and the
Stains buttons simultaneously for about 2
seconds. The display shows On or Off.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue to operate when
the appliance has a
malfunction.
9. 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.
10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 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.
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
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.
Washing heavily oiled,
greasy stains could cause
damage to rubber parts of
the washing machine.
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10.3 Filling the detergent and
additives
- Compartment for prewash phase,
soak programme or stain remover.
- Compartment for washing phase.
- Compartment for fabric softener and
other liquid treatments(fabric conditioner,
starch).
- Maximum level for quantity of liq-
uid additives.
- Flap for powder or liquid deter-
gent.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
detergent products, but we
recommend that you do not
exceed the maximum
indicated level ( ). This
quantity will however
guarantee the best washing
results.
After a washing cycle, if
necessary, remove any
detergent residue from the
detergent dispenser.
10.4 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.
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Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.5 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.
If a selection is not possible
an acoustic signal sounds
and the display shows
.
10.6 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
.
The drain pump can operate
shortly before the appliance
fills water.
10.7 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.
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.
10.8 The ProSense System
load detection
The programme duration in
the display is referred to a
medium/high load.
After touching the Start/Pause button,
the maximum declared load indicator
goes off, the ProSense System starts the
laundry load detection:
1. The appliance detects the load in the
first 30 seconds. During this phase
the Time Save bars placed
below the time digits play a simple
animation, the drum rotates shortly.
2. The programme duration will be
adjusted accordingly and could
increase or decrease. After further 30
seconds, the water filling starts.
At the end of the load detection, in case
of drum overload, the indicator is
flashing in the display:
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In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible
to pause the appliance and remove the
exceeding garments.
Once removed the exceeding garments,
touch the Start/Pause button to start the
programme again. The ProSense phase
can be repeated up to three times (see
point 1).
Important! If the laundry amount will not
be reduced, the washing programme
starts anyway, despite the overload. In
this case, it will be not possible to
guarantee the best washing results.
About 20 minutes after the
programme start, the
programme duration could
be adjusted again
depending on the capacity
of water absorption of the
fabrics.
The ProSense detection is
carried out with complete
washing programmes only
and if the programme
duration has not been
reduced by means of the
Time Save button.
10.9 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.
10.10 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button On/Off to cancel
the programme and to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Press the button On/Off again to
activate the appliance.
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. The display
shows the maximum
duration of the programme,
updating it about 20 minutes
after the starting of the new
programme.
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.
10.11 Opening the door -
Adding garments
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.
The programme or the delay start
continues.
10.12 End of the programme
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.
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.
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.
5. Close the water tap.
10.13 Draining water out after
end of cycle
If you have chosen a programme or an
option that does not empty out the
water of the last rinse, the programme is
completed, but:
• The 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.
If you have set Silent 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.
10.14 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.
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.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry into: white,
coloured, synthetics, delicates and
wool.
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• 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.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty pockets and unfold.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with printed illustrations inside
out.
• Pre-treat tough stains.
• Wash heavy soil 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, 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.
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 Detergents and other
treatments
• Only use detergents and other
treatments specially made for
washing machines:
– 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.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the recommended quantity
of detergent.
• Follow the instructions that you find
on packaging of the detergents or
other treatments without exceeding
the indicated maximum level (
).
• Use the recommended detergents for
the type and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the
level of soil.
11.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the
prewash phase to wash laundry with
normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry
allowed.
• If you pre-treat the stains or use a
stain remover, set a programme with
a low temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
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 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.
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12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your
area is high or moderate, we
recommend that you use a
water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to check 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.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
12.3 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).
Refer to Cleaning the drum
chapter.
12.4 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, in such a way
that there is no need by the customer to
access this area for regular maintenance
and cleaning.
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part. Coins,
buttons, other small items forgotten in
the pockets of your clothes are
deposited during the washing cycle in
the special double lip trap in the
porthole seal, where they can be
conveniently recovered at the end of the
cycle.
12.5 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:
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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.
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.
12.6 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.
12.7 Cleaning the drain pump
WARNING!
Disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
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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
Proceed as follows to clean the pump:
1
2
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.
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180˚
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 4 and 5 until the water
stops to flow out.
1
2
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.
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2
1
9. Put the filter back into the special guides by
turning it clockwise. Make sure that you
tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
1
2
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.
12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
1
2
3
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45°
20°
12.9 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.
12.10 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.
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 table). If the problem persists,
contact the Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.
In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an
alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously:
• - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable.
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• - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch it
off and switch on again. The programme was not finished properly or the appliance
stopped too early. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
• - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water
tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• - The appliance does not fill with water properly. After the proper check, start
the appliance again by pressing Start/Pause button the appliance tries to resume
the cycle . If the error persists the alarm code will appear again.
• - The appliance does not drain the water.
•
- The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door!
If the appliance is overloaded, remove some items from the drum
and/or hold the door shut while touching the Start/Pause button until
the indicator stops flashing (see the picture below).
13.2 Possible failures
Problem Possible 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.
• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end
of countdown.
• Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.
• Check the position of the knob on the selected pro-
gramme.
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Problem Possible solution
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 information, contact your local water authority.
• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or
bends.
• Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is
correct.
• Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of
the valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
The appliance fills with
water and drains immedi-
ately
• Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The
hose may be positioned too low. Refer to "Installation in-
struction".
The appliance does not
drain the water.
• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
• Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil-
ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
• Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct.
• Set the drain programme if you set a programme without
drain phase.
• Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends
with water in the tub.
The spin phase does not
operate or the washing
cycle lasts longer than
usual.
• Set the spin programme.
• Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil-
ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
• Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin
phase again. This problem may be caused by balance prob-
lems.
There is water on the
floor.
• Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight
and there is not water leakages.
• Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have
no damages.
• Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct
quantity of it.
You cannot open the ap-
pliance door.
• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water
in tub, has been selected.
• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the
drum.
• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.
• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
If you need to open the door, please read carefully "Emer-
gency door opening".
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Problem Possible solution
The appliance makes an
unusual noise and vi-
brates.
• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to
"Installation instruction".
• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".
• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
The programme duration
increases or decreases
during programme exe-
cution.
• The ProSense System is able to adjust the programme du-
ration according to the type and the laundry load size. Re-
fer to "The ProSense System load detection" in "Daily Use"
chapter.
The washing results are
not satisfactory.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter-
gent.
• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry.
• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
• Decrease the laundry load.
Too much foam in the
drum during the washing
cycle.
• Reduce the quantity of detergent.
After the washing cycle,
there are some deter-
gent residues in the dis-
penser drawer.
• Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for
powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).
• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord-
ing the indications given in this user manual.
After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of
interruption.
If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the
problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
13.3 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.
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.
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2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
3. Pull twice the emergency unlock
trigger downward and 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.
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES
Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand-
ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of
laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage
and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro-
gramme duration.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve
the quality of product.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water
consump-
tion (litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remain-
ing mois-
ture (%)
1)
Cottons
60°C
8 1.25 82 215 52
Cottons
40°C
8 0.96 81 190 52
Synthetics
40°C
3 0.60 52 135 35
Delicates
40°C
2 0.59 51 75 35
Wool/Silk
30°C
1.5 0.14 49 70 30
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)
Water
consump-
tion (litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remain-
ing mois-
ture (%)
1)
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60°C cotton
8 0.63 55 300 52
Standard 60°C cotton
4 0.44 38 260 52
Standard 40°C cotton
4 0.42 38 260 52
1)
At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.30 0.30
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation
1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC .
15. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/
Total depth
596 mm/ 819 mm/ 540 mm/ 553 mm
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230-240 V
2000 W
13 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex-
cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro-
tection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure
1)
Minimum
Maximum
0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Water supply
2)
Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg
Energy Efficiency Class A+++
Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1351 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.
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16. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE
TO E.U. REGULATION 1369/2017
Product Information Sheet
Trade Mark AEG
Model L8FC8432BI, PNC914580400
Rated capacity in kg 8
Energy efficiency class A+++
Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on 220
standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C
and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption of
the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will
depend on how the appliance is used.
117.0
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton pro-
gramme at full load in kWh
0.63
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton pro-
gramme at partial load in kWh
0.44
Energy consumption of the standard 40°C cotton pro-
gramme at partial load kWh
0.42
Power consumption of the off-mode in W 0.30
Power consumption in left-on mode in W 0.30
Water consumption in litres per year, based on 220 stand-
ard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and
40 °C at full and partial load. Actual water consumption
will depend on how the appliance is used.
10999
Spin-drying efficiency class on a scale from G (least effi-
cient) to A (most efficient)
B
Maximum spin speed in rpm 1351
Remaining moisture content in % 52
The 'standard 60 °C cotton programme' and the 'stand-
ard 40 °C cotton programme' are the standard washing
programmes to which the information in the label and the
fiche relates, these programmes are suitable to clean nor-
mally soiled cotton laundry and they are the most effi-
cient in terms of combined energy and water consump-
tion.
-
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme
at full load in minutes
300
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme
at partial load in minutes
260
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Programme time of the "standard 40°C cotton pro-
gramme at partial load in minutes
260
Duration of the left on mode in minutes 5
Airborne acoustical noise emission in db(A) washing 50
Airborne acoustical noise emission in db(A) spinning 68
Built in appliance Y/N Yes
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation
1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC .
17. 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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