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 “wash” light stays on.
The “door” light comes on to indicate that the door is locked. The machine starts operating.
9.Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to O 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.
If the “door” light flashes and after 2 minutes goes off, the door can be opened.
If the “door” light doesn’t flash, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. In this case 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 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
7.Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to the new programme position. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out .
Start the new programme by depressing the “start pause” button.
8. Interrupting a programme
Depress the “start pause” button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.
11. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
If the “rinse hold” option has been selected, the phase lights “end” and “door” illuminate, the “start pause” light goes off and the door remains locked 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. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on 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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