8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
This appliance has different acoustic
signals, that operate when:
• You activate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You deactivate the appliance (special
short tune).
• You touch the buttons (click sound).
• You make an invalid selection (3 short
sounds).
• The programme is completed
(sequence of sounds for about 2
minutes).
• The appliance has a malfunction
(sequence of short sounds for about 5
minutes).
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals when the programme is
completed, touch the Prewash and the
Stain buttons simultaneously for about 2
seconds. The display shows On/Off
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue to operate when
the appliance has a
malfunction.
8.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children
from playing with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
hold down the Silent button until
comes on/goes off on the display.
The appliance will default to this option
after you switch it off.
The Child Lock function may not be
available for a few seconds after
switching the appliance on.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the electrical power is
available and the water tap is open.
2. Pour 2 litres of water into the
detergent compartment marked by
.
This action activates the drain system.
3. Pour a small quantity of detergent
into the compartment marked by
.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the drum.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the On/Off button for a few
seconds to activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
Do not put too much laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
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