Opening the door after the programme has started

When the machine is working and throughout the delay time the door is locked. If, for any reason, you wish to open the door, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 7.

•If the DOOR symbol blinks and after a few minutes disappears, the door can be opened;

•If the DOOR symbol doesn't go off, it means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case 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 . After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!);

After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press button 7.

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically, the light of button 7 goes off. A blinking appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.

If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the below instruction to empty the water out. The drum continues to run at regular intervals until the water draining.

To empty the water out:

•turn the programme selector dial to

•set the DRAINING or SPINNING programme

•if needed, press the relevant button to reduce the spin speed

•press the button 7

•when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . On the display the DOOR symbol disappears. The door can be opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to 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.

Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appli- ance will come out of the energy saving status.