Start of the programme
Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton to start the
cycle. The corresponding light will come on green.
It is normal for the programme selector to remain
stationary during the cycle. The light correspond-
ing to the current cycle is illuminated.
+ : Prewash + Wash
+ : Rinses + Spin
: End of cycle
Interrupting a programme
Adding washing during the first 10 minutes
Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton : the corre-
sponding light will flash green while the appliance
is paused. The lid can only be opened around 2
minutes after the washing machine has come to a
stop. Press the “Start/Pause” pushbutton again to
continue the programme.
Modifying the programme in progress
Before making any changes to the current pro-
gramme, you need to pause the washing machine
by pressing the “Start/Pause” pushbutton. If the
modification is not possible, the “Start/Pause”
pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds. If you
still decide to change the programme, you must
cancel the current programme (see below).
Cancelling the programme
If you want to cancel the programme, turn the pro-
gramme selector to the “Stop” position .
End of the programme
The washing machine stops automatically, the
“Start/Pause” pushbutton goes out and the light
“End of cycle” comes on. The lid can only be
opened around 2 minutes after the washing ma-
chine has come to a stop. Turn the programme
selector to the “Stop” position . Remove wash-
ing. Unplug and close water inlet tap.
Standby mode
If the appliance is on but no commands are selec-
ted for 10 min before or after a cycle, it goes into
standby mode. All the lights go out and “Start/
Pause” flashes slowly.
To exit standby mode, simply press any pushbut-
ton or turn the programme selector.
Programmes table
Programme / Type of washing Load/Time Possible options
Cottons
1)
(cold - 90°) : White or colour, e.g.
normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table
linen, body linen, towels.
5,5 kg
140-150
min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Pre-
wash, Eco
2)
, Super quick, Rinse plus,
Delay start
Synthetics (cold - 60°) : Synthetic fabrics,
body linen,fab, coloured farics, non-iron shirts,
blouses.
2,5 kg
90-100 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Pre-
wash, Eco
2)
, Super quick, Rinse plus,
Delay start
Easy iron (cold - 60°) : Reduces creasing and
makes ironing easier.
1,0 kg
100-110
min
Rinse hold, Prewash, Rinse plus, Delay
start
Delicates (cold - 40°) : For all delicate mate-
rials, for example curtains.
2,5 kg
60-70 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Pre-
wash, Super quick, Rinse plus, Delay
start
Wool (cold - 40°) : Very delicate items
carrying the “wash by hand” label.
1,0 kg
55-65 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Delay
start
Handwash (cold - 40°) : Very delicate
items carrying the “wash by hand” label.
1,0 kg
55-65 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Delay
start
Silk (30°) : Fabric machine washable at 30°C. 1,0 kg
25-35 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Delay
start
Soak (30°) : Soaking for very dirty washing.
The drum stops full of water.
5,5 kg
15-25 min
Delay start
Mini programme (30°) : For lightly
soiled fabrics except for wool.
2,5 kg
25-35 min
Delay start
Rinses : Hand washed items can be rinsed in
this programme.
5,5 kg
50-60 min
Night silence plus, Rinse hold, Rinse
plus, Delay start
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