• Turn the programme knob to the
position to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
• The drum turns regularly to prevent the
creases in the laundry.
• The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. Turn the programme knob to spinning
or draining programme.
2. Press the button
. If necessary,
decrease the spin speed.
The appliance spins and drains or only
drains.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
4. Turn the programme knob to the
position to deactivate the
appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool programme).
10.13 Stand-by
Once the programme has finished, after a
few minutes the energy saving system will
be enabled.
The brightness of the display is reduced.
By pressing any button the appliance will
come out of the energy saving status.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
11.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are
on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and
coloured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted
illustrations.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance laundry
without hems or with cuts. Use a
washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras,
belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase again.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60
°C max) for all types of fabric, or
special for woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
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