[. . . ] Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. 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 Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1. Make sure that the washing machine has not been damaged during the transportation process. [. . . ] 2) Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 1 with a temperature of 40°C. 3) Short wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle 3 with a temperature of 40°C. Specials wash cycles Express 15’ (wash cycle 9) this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and therefore saves both energy and time. €œ ” enables you to wash in less time thereby saving water and electricity. We suggest using a liquid detergent suitably measured out to the load quantity. This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, , , . Intensive Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle, and because of the increased cycle duration, this function offers a high-performance wash. This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, , , . Extra Rinse By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. Delay Timer This timer delays the start time of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. Press the button repeatedly until the indicator light corresponding to the desired delay time switches on. €¢ Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the machine is in operation. €¢ Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely high temperatures. This could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening. €¢ If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circumstances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself. €¢ Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating. €¢ If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. €¢ Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty. Disposal • Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re-used. €¢ The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obliga- tion, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. [. . . ] After completing the programme, or before starting a programme, the machine has turned itself off (no lights). €¢ Your washing machine contains sensors that monitor progress during the wash cycle (eg: Water Levels, Temperatures, Out of Balance loads, Wash time/progress). Normally, if your machine successfully completes the cycle, there is unlikely to be anything wrong!Remember, you will be charged for a service call for problems caused by incorrect installation, as listed above. [. . . ]