6. Start the programme
Before starting up the machine check that:
●the appliance is plugged in
●the water supply tap is turned on
●the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned
●the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed.
To start the selected programme, press
the “start pause” button; the corresponding light stops flashing.
Only the “prewash/wash” light stays on.
The machine starts operating.
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7. Altering a programme
You can alter the programme before it starts.
When the programme has started, you can only reset it by turning the programme selector dial to O and then you can select the new programme.
The washing water remains in the tub. Start the new programme by pressing the “start pause” button.
8. Interrupting a programme
Press the “start pause” button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Press the button again to restart the programme.
9.Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to O, in order to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.
10.Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the “start pause” button. Wait two or three minutes for the door lock to be released.
If the machine is already heating, or the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning, it means that the door can not 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 about 2 or 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
11. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the “rinse hold” option has been selected, the phase light “end” light is on to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
To do this, first turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to drain programme 14 or spin programme 15.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the illumination of the “end” light.
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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