[. . . ] This appliance complies with Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and following changes. Q Extreme care should be taken if extension leads are used in bathrooms or shower rooms. Q Before opening the washing machine door, ensure that there is no water in the drum. [. . . ] The Crease Guard function minimizes creases as much as possible with a uniquely designed anti-crease system that is tailored to specific fabrics. MIXED FABRICS - the water is gradually cooled throughout the final two rinses with no spinning and then a delicate spin assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics. DELICATE FABRICS final two rinses with no spinning and then the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload. When you are ready to unload, press the Crease Guard button this will drain and spin ready for emptying RESISTANT FABRICS AND WOOLLENS - after the final rinse, the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload. When you are ready to unload, press the Crease Guard button this will drain and spin ready for emptying If you do not want to spin the clothes and activate drain only: - release the START button - turn the selector knob to the OFF position - select programme drain - wait around 5 seconds - switch on the appliance again by pressing the START button EN SUPER RINSE BUTTON This function will allow an extra rinse or more water added at the rinse stage depending on the programme selected. This is particularly important for avoiding skin irritation from detergent residues for people with particularly sensitive skin. INTENSIVE WASH BUTTON This function which is available on all cotton programmes is very useful for heavy soiling. The temperature is kept constant throughout all the wash phases and the programme is extended to ensure an extra deep cleaning performance. The spin cycle is very important to remove as much water as possible from the laundry without damaging the fabrics. By adjusting the control, it is possible to reduce the maximum speed, and if you wish, the spin cycle can be cancelled altogether-position . The detergent drawer is divided into 4 compartments: - The first I for the prewash detergent - The second II for the main wash detergent or for 32 minute rapid programme detergent A special container is supplied for use with liquid detergent. For the various types of fabrics and various degrees of dirt the washing machine has 4 different programme bands according to: wash cycle, temperature and lenght of cycle (see table of washing cycle programmes). 1 Resistants Fabrics The programmes have been designed for a maximum wash and the rinses, with spin intervals, ensure perfect rinsing. 2 Mixed and Synthetic Fabrics The main wash and the rinse gives best results thanks to the rotation rhythms of the drum and to the water levels. 3 Special Delicate Fibres This is a new wash cycle which alternates washing and soaking and is particularly recommended for very delicate fabrics such as Pure Machine Washable Wool. The wash cycle and rinses are carried out with high water levels to ensure best results. 32 MINUTE RAPID PROGRAMME The 32 minute rapid programme allows a complete washing cycle to be carried out in approximately 30 minutes, with up to a maximum load of 2 kg and a temperature of 50°C. The maximum quantity of detergent that can be used is marked on the enclosed 32 minute gauge. [. . . ] Warning: If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme and, when the power is restored, it continues where it left off. Q Switch off the washing machine by pressing the START button and turning the selector to OFF. Although not strictly necessary, it is advisable to clean the detergent, bleach and additives compartments occasionally. [. . . ]