Start the programme by pressing button 6
To start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing.
On programme progress display the pilot light A illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked.
IMPORTANT!
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the red light of this button flashes 3 times.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some option before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 6.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by depressing the button 6 again.
The washing water in the tub will not empty out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel a programme which is running. You can now select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 6.
After some minutes, the door can be opened.
If the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door, the door cannot be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to «O». After a few minutes the door can be opened
(Pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the programme and the options again and then press the button 6.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light of button 6 and the phase lights A and B go off, while the phase light C illuminates. The door can be opened.
If at the end of a programme there is water in the tub, to empty out the water follow the following instructions:
●turn the programme selector dial to «O»
●select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
●press button 6
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to «O» to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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