Optional Functions

12 USING THE WASHING MACHINE

SPIN LOAD IMBALANCE CONTROL:

This washing mac hine is equipped with a special electr onic control system f or correctly balancing the wash load. Prior to each spin, the system ensures that the washing is e venly distributed in the drum. If the washing is not evenly distributed, the f nal spin speed is reduced, and if the load is very unbalanced, the spin is not effected.

START BUTTON:

After having carried out all the operations described in points 1 to 6 in the paragraph “WASHING CYCLE” press this button and the washing machine will begin its washing cycle.The relative LED will light up after 2-3 seconds, to indicate that the door is locked and the program has started.

PROGRAMMER KNOB “STOP”:

The stop function resets the washing machine. If, for any reason, you want to change the wash programme or add more washing to the load during the wash cycle, simply place the programmer knob in position “STOP”.Then re-position the knob on the new programme and press the “START” button.At this point, before the programme restarts, any water in the machine will be drained.

Warning!! only use this function if strictly necessary and then only if the programme to reset has been running f or a f ew minutes. Before open- ing the door after a reset, wait 2 min utes for the locking mechanism to release.

STOP

If one of the f ollowing buttons is selected, the corresponding LED will s witch on. But if it has been selected by mistake or you have changed your mind, simply press it again to cancel the selection.

PREWASH:

When this button is pressed, the machine carries out a pre-wash cycle at a maxi- mum temperature of 40°C. This function can only be used with the “COTTON” and “SYNTHETIC” programmes.

N.B. When using this function, remember to put some detergent in the pre-wash compartment too.

SPIN EXCLUSION:

When this button is pressed, the machine carries out a wash cycle and stops before spinning.

ENERGETIC WASH:

When this button is pressed, the machine carries out a wash cycle at the set temperature but for longer. The button is active with “COTTON” and “SYNTHETIC” programmes.

NB.The use of this function depends on the type of programme selected. Consequently, if the wash programme does not include this function, the button cannot be enabled (see “PROGRAMME TABLE”).