Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read thisinstruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectlyand most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, werecommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future ownerof the appliance.We wish you much joy with your new appliance.CONTENTSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 40SAFETY INFORMATION 40General safety 40Installation 41Use 41Child Safety 41PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 42Detergent dispenser drawer 43CONTROL PANEL 43Display 44FIRST USE 45PERSONALIZATION 45Acoustic signals 45Child safety lock 46DAILY USE 46Load the laundry 46Measure out the detergent and the fabricsoftener 46Select the required programme by meansof programme selector dial (1) 47Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)47Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE orRINSE HOLD option (button 3) 48Programme option buttons 48PREWASH option 48STAIN option 49SENSITIVE option 49EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) 49Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)49Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) 49Select the DELAY START (button 8) 50Altering an option or a running programme50Interrupting a programme 50Cancelling a programme 50Opening the door after the programme hasstarted 51At the end of the programme 51WASHING PROGRAMMES 52HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 56Sorting out the laundry 56Before loading the laundry 56Removing stains 56Detergents and additives 57Quantity of detergent to be used 57Degrees of water hardness 58CARE AND CLEANING 58Descaling 58After each wash 58Maintenance wash 58External cleaning 58Detergent dispenser drawer 58Washing drum 59Door seal 59Drain pump 59Cleaning the water inlet filters 61Frost precautions 62Emergency emptying out 62WHAT TO DO IF… 63TECHNICAL DATA 66CONSUMPTION VALUES 67INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 67INSTALLATION 67Unpacking 67Positioning and levelling 69Water inlet 70Water-stop device 71Water drainage 71Contents 39