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OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY

Once a cycle starts, the 

symbol turns on to signal that the door cannot 

be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To 

open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove 

garments, press the START/PAUSE 

 button to pause the cycle; the 

indicator light will flash amber. If the 

symbol is not lit, the door may be 

opened. Press the START/PAUSE 

 button again to continue the cycle.

CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE

To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washer-dryer using 

the START/PAUSE 

 button (the relative indicator light will flash amber), 

then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE 

 button again. 

! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF   

button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.

AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE

This will be indicated by the word “END” on the display; when the 

 

symbol switches off, the door may be opened. Open the door, unload the 

laundry and switch off the machine. If you do not press ON/OFF   button, 

the washer-dryer will switch off automatically after about a half of an hour.

OPTIONS

- If the selected option is not compatible with the set wash cycle, the 

indicator light will flash and the option will not be activated

 

Delay

To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding 

button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached. To 

remove the delayed start setting, press the button until the text “OFF” 

appears on the display.

 

Temperature 

Each wash cycle has a pre-defined temperature. To modify the 

temperature, press the

 

 button. The value will appear on the display.

Spin

 

Each wash cycle has a pre-defined spin speed. To modify the spin speed, 

press the   button. The value will appear on the display.

 

Drying

 

The first time the button 

 is pressed, the machine will automatically 

select the maximum drying cycle which is compatible with the selected 

wash cycle. Subsequent presses will decrease the drying level and then 

the drying time, until the cycle is excluded completely (“OFF”). 

Drying may be set as follows:

A

 - Based on the desired laundry dryness level:

Iron “A1”

: suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the 

remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove. 

Hanger “A2”:

 ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully.

Cupboard “A3”:

 suitable for laundry which can be put back in a 

cupboard without being ironed.

B

 - Based on a set time period: between 

30

 and 

210

 minutes.

If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the 

maximum stated load, perform the wash cycle, and when the cycle is 

complete, divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in 

the drum. At this point, follow the instructions provided for a “

Dry Only

” 

cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load. A cooling-

down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle.

 

Dry Only

 

Press button 

 to perform the drying-only cycle. 

After selecting the desired cycle (compatible with the type of garments), 

press button 

 to exclude the washing phase and start the drying 

phase at the maximum level for the selected cycle. The drying level or 

time may be set and changed by pressing the drying button 

 .

Cleaning action

Option 

 makes it possible to optimise washing based on the level of 

soil in the fabrics and on desired wash cycle intensity. 

For heavily-soiled garments press 

 button until the “

Intensive

” 

level is reached. This level ensures a high-performance wash due to a 

larger quantity of water used in the initial phase of the cycle and due to 

increased drum rotation. It is useful when removing the most stubborn 

stains.  

For lightly-soiled garments or a more delicate treatment of the fabrics, 

press 

 button until the “

Delicate

” level is reached. The cycle will 

reduce drum rotation to ensure washing results that are perfect for 

delicate garments.

KEY LOCK 

 

To activate the control panel lock, press and hold the 

button for 

approximately 2 seconds. When the 

symbol is lit, the control panel is 

locked (except for the ON/OFF   button). This will prevent accidental 

modifications to wash cycles, especially when children are at home. To 

deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the 

button for 

approximately 2 seconds.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

Divide the laundry according to:

Type of fabric (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, garments to be 

hand-washed). Colour (separate coloured garments from whites, wash new 

coloured garments separately). Delicates (small garments – such as nylon 

stockings – and items with hooks – such as bras: insert them in a fabric bag).

Empty the pockets:

Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washer-dryer and the 

drum. Check all buttons.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washer-dryer off 

and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use flammable liquids to 

clean the washer-dryer.

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic 

system inside the washer-dryer and help to prevent leaks.

Unplug the washer-dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance 

work.

Cleaning the washer-dryer

The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned 

using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or 

abrasives.

The washer-dryer has a “Auto-Cleaning” cycle for its internal parts; it must 

be run without any load in the drum.

To optimise this cycle, it is possible to use either detergent (10% of the 

quantity specified for lightly soiled garments) or special additives to clean 

the washer-dryer. We recommend running a cleaning cycle every 40 wash 

cycles. 

To start the programme press button

 

 for 5 seconds.

The cycle will start automatically and will run for about 70 minutes. To 

stop the cycle, press the START/PAUSE 

 button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer 

Remove the dispenser drawer by lifting and pulling it outwards. Wash it 

under running water; this procedure should be effected regularly.

Caring for the door and drum

Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant 

odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require 

any maintenance. Small items (such as coins or buttons) may sometimes 

fall into the protective pre-chamber situated at the base of the pump.

! Make sure that the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. remove the covering panel on the front side of the machine by 

inserting a screwdriver in the centre and sides of the panel and using it as 

a lever;

2. loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise: it is 

normal for some water to leak out;

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the cover back on;

5. put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in place before 

pushing the panel onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If it is cracked or broken, it 

must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high pressure of the water 

could suddenly split the hose open.

! Never use hoses that have already been used.

ACCESSORIES

Contact our Technical Assistance Service to check whether the following 

accessories are available for this washer-dryer model.

Stacking kit

With this accessory you can secure the tumble dryer to the upper part of 

your washer-dryer to save space and facilitate loading and unloading of 

the tumble dryer.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washer-dryer by gripping it from the upper section.

Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and 

detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the filling hose 

from the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water 

remaining in the hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get 

damaged during transport. Apply the transport bolts back on.  Repeat, in 

reverse order, the transport bolt removal procedure described in the 

“Installation instructions”.

Summary of Contents for RG8640W

Page 1: ...n cycle the washer dryer will drain only If a drying cycle is also programmed the machine will run a wash dry programme lasting 45 and a 1kg laundry load The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on standard conditions The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors such as the temperature and pressure of the incoming water ambient temperatu...

Page 2: ...ater jet The recommended durations are 1 kg of synthetic garments 150 min 1 kg of synthetic and cotton garments 180 min 1 kg of cotton garments 180 min The degree of dryness depends on the load and fabric composition To wash silk garments and curtains select the cycle 12 and set the Delicate level from option Wool Woolmark Apparel Care Green the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by...

Page 3: ... activate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds When the symbol is lit the control panel is locked except for the ON OFF button This will prevent accidental modifications to wash cycles especially when children are at home To deactivate the control panel lock press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS Divide the laundry accordi...

Page 4: ...ged The washer dryer vibrates a lot during the spin cycle The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation The washer dryer is not level The washer dryer is tucked between furniture cabinets and the wall The washer dryer leaks The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly The detergent dispenser drawer is obstructed The drain hose is not properly attached The START PAUSE indicator light f...

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