On programme progress display the pilot lights corre-
sponding to all phases composing the selected pro-
gramme are lit.
On position
the programme is reset and the machine
is switched OFF.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be
turned to position
to switch the machine off.
Important! If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is working, the
lights in the programme progress display will start to flash
to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not
perform the new selected programme.
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold or No spin option
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Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold option or No Spin op-
tion by turning the spin speed selector.
For the maximum spin speed allowed by each pro-
gramme, refer to the chapter Washing programmes.
• The position 800 is equivalent to 800 rpm/min for the
synthetic and wool programmes and 700 rpm/min for
the delicate wash programme.
• The position 400 is equivalent to 400 rpm/min for all
the wash programmes.
Select the desired option by means of buttons 2, 3,
4 and 5
Depending on the programme, different functions can be
combined. These must be selected after choosing the de-
sired programme and before pressing the button 6.The
relevant light will illuminate.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding indi-
cator lamp flashes for about 2 seconds. For the compati-
bility of the options with the washing programmes, refer to
the chapter «Washing programmes».
Start the programme by pressing button 6
To start the selected programme, press this button; the
corresponding pilot light stops flashing and remains lit.
On programme progress display the pilot lights A and E
illuminate to indicate that the appliance starts operating
and the door is locked.
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 button 6.
The programme can be changed as long as the button 6
has not been pressed. Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector
dial to
and then to the new programme position. Start
the new programme by pressing the button 6 again.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6 to interrupt a programme which is run-
ning, the corresponding light starts to flash. Press the
button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to position to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can select a new pro-
gramme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 6.
After some minutes, the door can be opened, when the
following conditions are observed:
• The water temperature is below 55°C.
• The water level is below the bottom edge of the door.
• The machine doesn’t spin.
If you cannot open the door but it is absolutely necessary
to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning
the selector dial to
. After few minutes the door can be
opened
(Pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to set the pro-
gramme and the options again and then press the button
6.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light D illuminates to indicate that the pro-
gramme has finished. The pilot light E goes out, the door
can be opened and the laundry can be removed.
If at the end of a programme there is water in the tub
(when "Rinse hold" option has been selected), to empty
out the water follow the following instructions:
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