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A
B
D
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20
1. Press the release button (B) to open
the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or tablets,
in the compartment (A).
3. If the programme has a prewash
phase, put a small quantity of
detergent in the compartment (D).
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the
release button locks into position.
Setting and starting a
programme
The AUTO OFF function
This function decreases energy
consumption by deactivating automatically
the appliance when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:
• 5 minutes after the completion of the
programme.
• After 5 minutes if the programme has
not started.
Starting a programme
1. Keep the appliance door ajar.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance. Make sure that the
appliance is in programme selection
mode.
3. Press the button related to the
programme you want to start.
The related programme indicator comes
on.
4. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
C
Starting a programme with
delay start
1. Set a programme.
2. Press
again and again until the
indicator related to the number of
hours want to set comes on (3h, 6h or
9h).
The delay indicator comes on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the
countdown.
While a countdown is running it is
possible to increase the delay time but
not to change the selection of the
programme.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
Opening the door while the
appliance operates
If you open the door while a programme is
running, the appliance stops. It may affect
the energy consumption and the
programme duration. When you close the
door, the appliance continues from the
point of interruption.
If the door is opened for more
than 30 seconds during the
drying phase, the running
programme will end. This will
not happen when programme
with AirDry is running.
Cancelling the delay start while
the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you have
to set the programme and options again.
Press and hold simultaneously
until the appliance is in programme
selection mode.
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