[. . . ] For hand-washed items, remove excess water using the highest spin speed before starting the drying cycle. L: option / Yes: add the detergent. “Drying Time” Selector Knob “Washing Program” Selector Knob Max. Washing Load temperature washing selector Washing Detergent and Additives Prewash Main wash Options 1/2 load Fabric Intensive Rinse Spin for speed Softener Rinse and drying Hold Reduction Max. [. . . ] Programme Duration (hours:minutes) 2:28 2:08 2:00 1:55 1:15 1:00 0:48 DOOR LOCK The door locks automatically after the programme start until the end of the programme. If the programme selector is moved to the “Stop” position or if the electricity supply is interrupted, then after approximately two minutes the door is released. In this case do not open the door: because hot water could come out of the door. CHANGING THE SELECTED PROGRAMME To change a programme when a cycle has already begun: 1. INTERRUPTING THE CURRENT PROGRAMME To interrupt the selected programme and continue it at a later time: 1. After the desired interval has passed, press the “ON/OFF” button again. At the end of the programme the programme selector moves to the “Stop” position. Close the water tap and leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry out. The drying function can only be used for cotton and synthetic programmes (not wool) and starts when the knob reaches the programme stop mark. It is important that the laundry has been spun and was washed with water. 2. When the spin cycle is finished the programme selector moves to “Stop”. Select a drying time based on the type of fabric (cotton/synthetic), amount of laundry and desired final results (iron/cupboard dry), using the “Drying Time” knob. Turn on the water tap, check the drain hose, use the “ON/OFF” button to turn on (the indicator light goes on). The sequential washing and drying function can only be used for energy-saving and synthetic programmes (not wool) and starts when the knob reaches the programme stop mark. Select a drying time based on the type of fabric (cotton/synthetic), amount of laundry and desired final results (iron/cupboard dry), using the “Drying Time” knob. NOTES AND INDICATIONS FOR USE • CLEANING THE FILTER To ensure smooth operation of the pump, check the filter regularly and clean it when necessary. The use of the prewash cycle increases programme duration by approximately 15 min. [. . . ] • This option is particularly recommended for the programmes “Synthetics” or “Delicate”. • This function is particularly useful if you want to postpone spinning to a later time or when you do not wish to spin the clothes. To terminate the “Rinse and Hold” option (depending on the model) synthetic and wool programmes only • Press the Rinse and Hold button again; the load will be spun according to the selected programme. [. . . ]