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2.5 Additional functions:
- Easy ironing (
- Rinse plus (
for clothes worn by children and people with
sensitive skin.
- Save time ( ): Provides extra protection
for clothes worn by children and people with
sensitive skin. Press the wash time reduction
button up to three times to reduce the duration
of the selected wash programme. The reduced
wash programme time will appear on the display.
2.6 Delayed start . This delays the start of washing.
2.7 Start or pause .
2.8 Lock . Hold down the button(s) for 3 seconds
to activate the child lock. It is cancelled by hold-
ing down the button(s) again for 3 seconds.
2.9 Washing and/or drying process. You can
check the programme stage.
Recommendations for use:
- On installing your washer-dryer, run a prelimi-
nary wash cycle and check it is functioning
correctly (standard wash programme, with no
load and at 90ºC).
- Use a wash bag for small items e.g. handker-
chiefs and underwear.
- You can use all type of detergents allowed to
use in washing machines. Use liquid deter-
gents for low temperature washing programs
(maximun 40ªC) for all fabric types. Don't use
powder detergent with wool.
Warnings:
1. If you stop the washer-dryer by pressing "
add more items, ensure the water level is below the
loading door level.
2. The additional functions (
washing time.
3. When the wash programme ends it is recom-
mended to leave the loading door open to ventilate
the inside of the washing machine. You may have to
wait 2 minutes before it can be opened. On models
"a-b" ensure the STOP pilot light is fl ashing. On
models "c", wait for the symbol
When the drying programme has ended, the
washer-dryer will be very hot and we therefore
recommend you wait 2 minutes before opening
the door, to avoid burns.
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Maintenance
3.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer. You should
do this once a month.
3.2 Cleaning the fi lter. You should do this once a year.
For cleaning the outside of the washing
machine, use non-abrasive products and dry it
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
): reduces creasing.
): provides extra protection
" to
and )increase the
to switch off.
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Troubleshooting
4.1 The washing machine includes a troubleshooting
system that detects and warns of any anomalies.
You can observe the warnings on the display, or
by fl ashing pilot lights on the control panel.
4.1.1 No water is entering the washing ma-
chine. Check the water supply and the intake
tap, or clean the intake fi lter.
4.1.2 It is not draining or spinning. Check the
state of the fi lter.
4.1.3 It is not spinning. Redistribute the load
and select spin dry again.
4.1.4 It will not start up. Check the loading
door is properly closed.
4.1.5 Any other code appears. Inform the
technical assistance service.
4.2 Vibration or noise. Check the appliance has
been correctly installed (1.1 and 1.4 of this manual).
4.3 Water remains in the drum. Check the deter-
gent drawer is clean (3.1).
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Environment
The washing machine has been designed with
environmental protection in mind.
Display contrast. The display dims after 20 minutes
to save energy. To activate the display, press any but-
ton or turn the dial.
Protect the environment. Load the washing
machine to the maximum recommended capacity
for each programme: this will save water and power.
Avoid using the pre-wash function whenever you
can. Do not use too much detergent. Use the Rinse
plus function for garments belonging to people with
sensitive skin.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment
management. Do not dispose of these appliances
with the general domestic waste. Take your washing
machine to a special collection centre. Recycling
household appliances avoids negative consequences
for health and the environment and saves on power
and natural resources.
For further information, contact the local authorities or
the shop you bought the washing machine at.
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