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CONTENTS 1 / PRESENTATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • Description of your appliance-----------------------------------------------------------40 2 / INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE • Removing the transport braces--------------------------------------------------------42 • Setting up your appliance-----------------------------------------------------------------44 • Connecting your appliance ---------------------------------------------------------------45 3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE •...
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1 / PRESENTATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE Please read this user manual carefully before installing and using your machine so as to familiarise yourself with its operation and keep this user manual for reference pur- poses. This machine, which is intended for domestic use only, has been designed to wash clothing and household fabrics.
1 / PRESENTATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE (continued) — Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless conti- nuously supervised. — Do not put unwashed laundry, or landry that has been treated with stain remover, solvent or inflammable products in the machine imme- diately after it has been treated (fire or explosion risk).
1 / PRESENTATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE Control panel Lid opening knob (remains locked during the cycle) Retractable front baseboard (access to emptying filter/access to transport braces) Front transport brace Baseboard removal bolts Lever for placement on rollers Height-adjustable front feet Fig.
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1 / PRESENTATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE • DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE (continued) Emptying hose Electrical power cord Power cord bracing part Rear transport brace Bracing holes cover Water intake hose (according to model) Nameplate (after-sales reference) Fig. 03...
2 / INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE • REMOVING THE TRANSPORT BRACES Important: Before use, the following operations must be performed. These operations involve removing all parts used to immobilise the tank of your appliance during transport. These "brace removal" operations are Fig.
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2 / INSTALLATION DE VOTRE APPAREIL • REMOVING THE TRANSPORT BRACES (continued) • Rear transport brace: — Remove the 2 screws and the 4 screws using a 10 mm tube wrench or a flat head screwdriver (Fig. 08). — Remove the brace —...
2 / INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE • SETTING UP YOUR APPLIANCE • Placement on rollers: Your machine has retractable rollers so that you can move it easily. To place it on rollers, turn the lever at the base of the appliance from the right to the extreme left (Fig.
2 / INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE • CONNECTING YOUR APPLIANCE • Cold water supply • Discharge of waste water (Fig. 13) (Fig. 13) — Connect the intake hose to a valve with a — Connect the emptying hose: threaded end Ø 20x27 (3/4 BSP). - either temporarily, to a sink or bathtub Check presence of the seal.
3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE • TEXTILE CARE CODES Tip: To help you care for your textiles, they have a label giving the necessary information. They are expressed in codes by the symbols below: WASHING USE OF BLEACH Maximum temperature: 95°C - Normal mechanical action - Normal rinse...
3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE • TREATING STUBBORN STAINS Tip: GREASE: immediately sprinkle the fabric with Perspiration, blood, fruit, wine and cho- talc. Leave to dry and brush gently to remove the talc. Then blot using a degreasing agent such as colate stains generally come out with biologi- mineral spirits*.
3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE • PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY Important: Before the first wash, we recommend running a "COTTON 90° without pre-wash" cycle without load, using 1/2 the usual detergent quantity. This will eliminate any manufacturing resi- due that may be left in the machine.
3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE • PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY (continued) •Checking your laundry Important: Failure to follow these recommendations can cause serious or even irreversible damage (damaged drum, torn laundry, etc.) and will void the warranty. — Empty pockets: remove all objects such as lighters and matches, etc. —...
3 / PREPARING YOUR LAUNDRY AND YOUR APPLIANCE • LOADING DETERGENTS (Fig. 16) •Measuring the detergent The quantity of detergent to be used depends on the hardness of the water, the degree of soiling of your laundry and the size of the load.
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL Mixed Fig. 17 Program selector Temperature display Temperature setting Spin speed display Spin speed setting Child Safety lock indicator light Options and Child Safety Time display Selection buttons Cycle sequence indicator lights Delayed start Start/Pause NB: All buttons are touch-sensitive;...
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4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • PROGRAMMING A WASH CYCLE (continued) •Operations to perform (continued) Display — If necessary choose options using the options buttons Light on: option selected (see chapter “DETAILS OF OPTIONS”). Light off: option not selected Choosing an Information: You can select only the options option changes the...
• OPERATIONS POSSIBLE DURING A PROGRAM •Add or remove an item during the cycle Display (not possible during spin) — Press the “Start/Pause” button to interrupt the wash The time countdown stops. The cycle. cycle sequence and "Remaining time" lights flash alternately. —...
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • CHANGING A WASH PROGRAM •During programing — You can deactivate all the options at any time during the cycle as long as their action is All program changes are possible as long as not already complete. you have not yet pressed the “Start/Pause”...
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • DETAILS OF PROGRAMS The main programs offered by this machine are as follows: •OptiA 39 min •Handwash This 40°C max program lets you wash a usual For a load comprising SILK or PARTICULARLY 3 Kg load of cotton and mixed items in 39 DELICATE FABRICS.
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • DETAILS OF OPTIONS •Prewash •Rinse plus Specially designed for soiled laundry (mud, "Sensitive and allergic skin cycle": adds an blood, etc.). extra rinse to the wash cycle. Cold agitation precedes a heating phase 30°C. This cold agitation helps remove the stain particles before heating.
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • OTHER FUNCTIONS •Active memorisation Your washing machine memorises your washing habits. For each new program it records the tem- perature, speed and the options that you most frequently use and proposes them as soon as you switch on.
4 / PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLIANCE • OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) •Remaining Time Display — During programming, the display tells — During the cycle, the display shows you the estimated duration of the program for you the estimated time remaining until the end a standard load (*).
5 / INFORMATION CONCERNING THE NEW EU REGULATIONS In accordance with EU regulation 1015/2010, below you will find additional product information. The purpose of this information is to provide details on the energy-saving directives to which all appliances sold in the EU must conform. •...
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5 / INFORMATION CONCERNING THE NEW EU REGULATIONS • PRODUCT INFORMATION (continued) •Programs for tests defined by (EU) delegated regulation 1061/2010 These programs are suitable for cleaning averagely soiled cotton cloth and are more efficient in terms of both energy and water consumption. Class and Maximum load: 8 Kg maximum load...
6 / EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE OF YOUR APPLIANCE • CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER Clean the detergent dispenser regularly. To do this: — Push the button forwards and pull the dis- penser upwards (Fig. 18). — Hold the dispenser under the hot water tap to thoroughly clean the inside of the compart- Fig.
6 / EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE OF YOUR APPLIANCE • ACCESS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK Removing the vane from the drum: If an item of laundry falls between the drum and the vane: — Close the drum after emptying it. —...
6 / EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE OF YOUR APPLIANCE • MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE •Upkeep of internal parts •Replacement of the water supply hose To ensure better hygiene we recommend the following: When changing it, ensure it is well tightened — Leave the lid open for a while after washing. and that there is a seal at both ends.
7 / INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR Tip: Certain incidents may arise when using your washing machine; here are the points to be checked. Problems: Possible causes / Remedies: The cycle does not start: - you have not pressed the “Start” button. - the appliance is not connected to the power source: - check that the plug is plugged in.
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7 / INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR Important: Generally speaking, and regardless of the anomaly observed, the machine should be stop- ped, the power cord disconnected and the water intake valve closed. Problems: Possible causes / Remedies: A puddle of water forms around the Caution: First remove the plug or cut off the machine:...
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7 / INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR • INCIDENTS THAT YOU CAN FIX YOURSELF Your appliance detects certain operating incidents itself and informs you via specific messages on the display. Below we explain how you can very easily fix these incidents yourself: Messages Causes / Remedies Filling fault.
8 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE • INTERVENTIONS Any repairs that are made to your appliance ORIGINAL PARTS must be handled by a qualified professional During any maintenance work, ask that only authorised to work on the brand. When you certified original replacement parts be used. call, mention your appliance's complete refe- rence (model, type, serial number).
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