[. . . ] Inside the pack containing this manual, you will also find the guarantee and all the details necessary for installation. If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise while it is operating, particularly during the spin cycle. If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the washing machine. Connecting the electricity and water supplies Connecting the water inlet hose ! [. . . ] DELAYED START button: press to set a delayed start for the selected wash cycle; the set delay time will appear on the display above (see “Running a wash cycle”). The indicator light corresponding to the selected option will remain lit (see “Running a wash cycle”). WASH CYCLE PHASE icons: these illuminate to indicate the progress of the wash cycle (Wash – Rinse – Spin – Drain ). START/PAUSE button with indicator light: when the green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to start a wash cycle. Once the cycle has begun the indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To pause the wash cycle, press the button again; the indicator light will flash in an orange colour. If the “Door locked” indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again. dOOR LOCKED indicator light: indicates that the porthole door is locked. To open the door, pause the wash cycle (see “Running a wash cycle”). CONTROL PANEL LOCK button with indicator light: to activate or deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds. The icons corresponding to the wash cycle phases will light up during the cycle to indicate which phase is currently in progress. To change a wash cycle once it has already started, pause the washing machine by pressing the START/ PAUSE button; then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again. To open the door during a wash cycle, press the START/ PAUSE button; if the DOOR LOCKED indicator light is switched off you may open the door. Press the START/ PAUSE button again to restart the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted. If the START/PAUSE indicator light is flashing, press the button to end the cycle. If you wish to cancel a cycle which has already begun, press and hold the button until the cycle stops and the machine switches off. Bag for quilts, curtains and delicate garments The Aqualtis washing machine makes it easier for you to wash even the most valuable and delicate garments in complete confidence thanks to the special bag which protects the laundry (this is supplied with the machine). We recommend that the bag is used every time you wash quilts and padded items with an outer layer made using synthetic material. 8 Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles Residual dampness % Prewash Description of the wash cycle Fabric softener Max. Load (kg) Total water lt Detergent and additives Wash Icon EN Synthetics Resistant Synthetics Resistant (4) Whites Coloureds Darks Steam Refresh Duvets: for down-stuffed garments. Rinse Spin and Pump out Anti Allergy Ultradelicates Wool: for wool, cashmere, etc. [. . . ] 10 Trouble shooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Possible causes / Solutions: • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • • • • The door is not closed properly. [. . . ]