Before using your machine
for the rst time 4
Transport protection 4
Packing material 4
Washer door 4
Checking water hardness 4
Important safety instructions 5
Grounding instructions 5
Installation 6
Overow guard function 6
Transport/Winter storage 6
Disposal 6
Child safety 7
Keep an eye on children! 7
Parts of the washing machine 8
Dispenser 9
Advice and tips before washing 10
Sorting your laundry 10
Clothing 10
Laundry labels 10
Advice and tips before washing 11
Coloured cotton 12
Unbleached linen 12
Wool 12
Rayon bers and synthetic bers 12
Reducing allergic reactions 12
Economy and eciency 12
Detergents 12
Dyeing fabrics 12
Liquid detergents 13
Detergents 13
Recommended powder detergents 13
Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness 13
Amount of detergent to use 13
Operating instructions 15
Sort your laundry. 15
Turn on the main power switch 15
Open the washer door and load
the laundry 15
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required 15
Select the program 16
Select options 18
Close the washer door and press the
Start/Stop button 18
Once the program has nished 19
You can change the following 19
settings: 19
Door opening 19
Care and maintenance instructions 20
Cleaning the trap and the drain pump 20
Cleaning the detergent compartment 20
Cleaning the outside of the machine 20
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells 20
Rinse holes under the paddle 21
If you have hard water 21
Troubleshooting 22
The washer door will not open 22
The machine will not start 22
After power failure 22
Wet laundry still in the machine 22
Error messages 23
Technical information 24
Technical data 24
Transport protection 25
Installation 26
Water supply connection 26
Installation 28
Service 29
Limited Warranty – Residential
Appliances 29
Quick guide 32
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