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Programme option button
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the button 8.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».
Select the PREWASH option (Button 3)
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
The relevant light will light up.
Select the STAIN option (Button 4)
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). The relevant light will light up.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C and cannot be selected with the PREWASH option.
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour
stain remover into compartment .
Select the SENSITIVE option (Button 5)
By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for Cotton and Synthetics.
This option is recommended for non fast colours and items to be frequently washed.