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L 98685 FL EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL L 96485 FL...
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CONTENTS Contents 4 Safety information 6 Environment concerns 7 Product description 8 Accessories 8 Control panel 13 Washing programmes 16 BEFORE FIRST USE 17 Using the appliance 18 Activating the appliance and setting a programme 18 Loading the laundry 19 Using the detergent and additives 21 Starting a programme 22 At the end of programme 22 Helpful hints and tips...
Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully: • For your safety and the safety of your property • To help the environment • For the correct operation of the appliance. Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot (only for front-loading appliances). Care and cleaning • Deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct.
Environment concerns • Do not use multiple plugs and extension cables. There is a risk of fire. • Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre. • Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and cable. •...
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Internal lamp Rating plate Drain pump Feet for the appliance level Water drain hose Water inlet hose Mains cable Transit bolts Feet for the appliance level Product description...
TOUCH SCREEN Do not wear gloves when you touch the buttons. Make sure the touch screen and buttons are always clean and dry. AUTO OFF button Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated.
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• The time of the day When you activate the appliance the display shows the time of the day for some seconds. To adjust the clock, refer to "Clock setting". • The programme duration When the washing programme starts, the programme time decreases every minute. •...
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The default spin speed of the programme. _ _ _ 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. The default temperature of the programme. DAMPF BUTTON Touch button to set the steam level. This is possible only with programmes where the steam function is available. The duration of the steam phase changes accordingly to your selection.
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You can select: SHORTENED DURATION To wash items with daily soil. EXTRA QUICK To wash quickly items with almost no soil. Some programmes accept only one of these functions. EXTRA SPÜLEN BUTTON Touch button to add rinsing phases to a programme. Use this function for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft.
• You touch the buttons. • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch button time for 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate only when you touch the but- tons and when a malfunction occurs.
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Washing programmes Programme Temperature Pflegeleicht 60° - Cold Rinses Short spin Leichtbügeln 60° - Cold Feinwäsche 40° - Cold Rinses Short spin Wolle / Seide 40° - Cold Rinses Short spin Daunen 60° - 30° Rinses Short spin Anti-Allergie 60° Schleudern / 0°...
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Programme Temperature Spülen 0° Jeans 60° - Cold 20 min. - 3 kg 40° or 30° Super Eco 0° Energiesparen 60° or 40° 1) Not available with temperature lower than 40°C. 2) If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without PREWASH. 3) If you touch the button to set the Extra Kurz function, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the load.
BEFORE FIRST USE Dampf Auffrischen This cycle removes odour from the laundry. Steam does not remove animal odours. Dampf Glätten This programme helps to dewrinkle odour from the laundry. Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more smooth.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the detergent dis- penser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laun- dry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. Language setting The first time you activate the appliance, the display shows the default language and tells you to confirm it or change it:...
Activating the appliance and setting a programme ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE AND SETTING A PROGRAMME For a correct operation of the weight sensor, activate the appliance and set the programme BEFORE you put the laundry in the drum. 1. Press button 2.
USING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak programme. Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the programme. The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the pro- gramme.
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Check the position of the flap 5. Measure out the detergent and the fab- ric conditioner. 6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser. Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. Set the delay start 1.
You cannot set the delay start with the Steam programme. STARTING A PROGRAMME 1. Touch button is on with red colour. If a delayed start is set, the appliance starts the countdown. The appliance adjust automatically the cycle time to the laundry you have put in the drum to have perfect washing results in the minimum necessary time.
At the end of programme If you deactivate the appliance, it is necessary to set the programme again. AT THE END OF PROGRAMME 1. The appliance stops automatically. 2. The acoustic signals operate, if it is active. 3. In the display 4.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations. • Remove hard stains. • Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains. • Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.
Care and cleaning Water hardness table Level Type soft medium hard very hard CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. Descaling The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to re- move limescales.
Door seal Drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. Only use special products to remove rust particles from the drum. To do this: • Clean the drum with special product for stainless steel. • Start a short programme for cotton at the maximum temperature with a small quantity of detergent.
Care and cleaning Drain pump Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. Clean the pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum cannot turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. •...
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The inlet hose filter and the valve filter It could be necessary to clean the filters when: • The appliance does not fill with water. • The appliance fills with the water for a long time. • The indicator of button 'Trouble shooter and service'.
Care and cleaning To clean the water inlet filters: 35° Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (6) of 'To clean the drain pump'. If necessary, clean the pump. Put the drainage duct back and close the drain pump flap.
WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. TROUBLE SHOOTER AND SERVICE The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. Try to find a solution to the problem before you contact the service centre (refer to the table).
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Trouble shooter and service PROBLEM WITHOUT ALARM MESSAGE Problem The appliance does not drain the water. The spin phase does not operate. The programme does not start. There is water on the floor. You cannot open the appliance door. The appliance makes an unusual noise.
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Problem The internal lamp is off. After a steam pro- gramme, garments are partially wet. After a steam pro- gramme, garments are not sufficiently smooth. The drum is empty and the display shows there is some weight in . The drum is full but the display shows 0.0 After the check, activate the appliance.
Technical data Product number (PNC) Serial number (S.N.) TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Electrical connection: Water supply pressure Water supply Maximum load Spin speed 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. INSTALLATION Unpacking Width / Height / Depth Total depth Voltage Overall power...
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Installation 2. Remove the cardboard top. 3. Remove the polystyrene packaging ma- terials. 4. Remove the internal film. 5. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. 6. Put the front piece on the floor behind the appliance.
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Installation 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical posi- tion. 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance.
WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. Positioning and levelling 12. Replace the plastic spacers with the plastic caps.
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Installation CAUTION! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. The inlet hose Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. Water-stop device •...
Water drainage There are different procedures to connect the drain hose: With the plastic hose guide. Without the plastic hose guide. Installation • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. Attach the guide to the water tap or the wall.
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• Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 mm. Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension.