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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Washing machine

WAT28680GC

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Page 1: ...en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAT28680GC ...

Page 2: ...perating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This si...

Page 3: ... 21 Less ironing 21 1 Operating the appliance 21 Preparing the washing machine 21 Switching on the appliance selecting a programme 21 Placing laundry into the drum 22 Measure and add detergent and care products 22 Change the programme default settings 22 Select additional programme settings23 Start the programme 23 Child lock 23 Adding laundry 23 Changing the programme 24 Cancel the programme 24 P...

Page 4: ...gths 42 Water inlet 42 Water outlet 43 Levelling 44 Electrical connection 44 Before washing for the first time 45 Transportation 45 8 Intended use Intendeduse For private domestic use only The washing machine is suitable for washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in detergent solution To be operated with cold mains water and standard detergents and care products which are suitable...

Page 5: ...ne may tip over and cause injuries Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open Reaching into the drum when it is turning can cause injuries to hands Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water e g if hot water i...

Page 6: ...ng parts out of the reach of children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Eye skin irritation Detergents and care products may cause irritation if they come into contact with the eyes or skin Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Risk of injury Whe...

Page 7: ... you to compare the consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your programme settings and decide on an energy and water saving programme setting Energy saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes Press any button to activate the lighting Energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running Automatic switch off If the appl...

Page 8: ...Cotton 2 FODFN Sort the laundry Observe the maximum load depending on the model on the display panel Load the laundry Close the door 3 If necessary change the default programme settings and or select additional settings Start the programme 4 End of the programme Open the door and remove the laundry To switch off press the button Turn off the tap for models without Aqua Stop ...

Page 9: ...the appliance en 9 Getting to know the appliance Gettingtoknowtheappliance Washing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 22 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 10: ...ramme settings Page 20 SpeedPerfect á EcoPerfect F Prewash T Water plus Z Less ironing p H Changing the default programme settings Page 19 Temperature s Spin speed Spin 0 Ready in time ñ P Child lock 3 s to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally Press and hold the Ready in ñ and button at the same time for approx 3 seconds to activate this function Page 23 X A button for Startin...

Page 11: ...e dosing quantity ml 10 200 Page 26 Load recommendation e g kg 9 depending on the selected programme H Information on energy and water consumption Page 7 X Water consumption display þ Energy consumption display Further information Programme progress Prewash N Washing à Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Detergent drawer ù lights up Detergent ...

Page 12: ...h them Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together Some examples of soiling levels can be found on Page 13 Light Do not prewash select the SpeedPerfect setting if necessary Normal Heavy Load less laundry select a programme with prewash Stains Remove pretreat stains while they are fresh Firstly dab with soapy water do not rub Then wash the items of laundry with the appropriate prog...

Page 13: ... or viscose Programme Delicate Silk cold max 40 C Detergent for woollens Suitable for wool Wool programme cold max 40 C Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling you can save energy lower washing temperature and detergent Note When measuring the amount of all detergents additives care products and cleaning agents please always check the manufacturer s instructions and information Pa...

Page 14: ...ics made of cotton or linen Notes In the EcoPerfect F setting the washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature If you would like to set a particular washing temperature use the programme with out the EcoPerfect F setting or if necessary set a higher temperature The SpeedPerfect á setting is suitable as a short pro gramme for lightly soiled laundry Max 9 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 0 1600 rpm EcoP...

Page 15: ...tergent Â fabric softener Â Wool Š Hand or machine washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from shrinking with longer pauses in the programme during which the items rest in the water Notes Wool is of animal origin e g Angora alpaca llama sheep Use a detergent that is suitable for machine washing wool Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm Det...

Page 16: ...e programme without laundry Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach To prevent foaming only use half the amount of detergent rec ommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergent designed for woollens or delicates 0 kg 80 90 C 1200 rpm Detergent fabric softener SuperQuick 15 Extra short programme of approx 15 minutes suitable for small items of lightly soiled laundry Max 2 kg...

Page 17: ...ener residue Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect á Water plus Z Detergent fabric softener Sportswear w Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Notes Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to remove fabric softener residue Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect á Prewash T Wa...

Page 18: ...pprox 10 minutes press the A button to pause the programme 6 Leave the laundry to soak for as long as required then either press the A button again to continue the programme or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing Shirt Blouses Non iron shirts or blouses made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blend...

Page 19: ...me has ended To continue end the programme Page 24 The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that has been selected Ready in ñ Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Ready in time in hourly increments h hour up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme The programme duration is displayed for the selected programme e g 2 30 hours ...

Page 20: ...hat stage the programme is in you can change the settings for automatic detergent dosage Additional programme settings Additionalprogrammesettings An overview of all additional settings which can be selected depending on the programme can be found from Page 14 SpeedPerfect á Washing in a shorter time while achieving a washing result that is consistent with but uses more energy than the selected pr...

Page 21: ...and connected From Page 40 1 Connect the mains plug 2 Turn on the water tap 3 Open the door 4 Check that the drum is completely drained Drain if necessary Switching on the appliance selecting a programme Press the button The appliance is switched on The Cotton programme set at the factory is then always displayed You can use this programme or select a different programme The programme selector can...

Page 22: ...ng machine doses your detergent and fabric softener automatically in most programmes The intelligent dosage has been preset at the factory for all programmes in which it can be used You can use these default settings or change them Page 20 In addition to intelligent dosage cleaning aids e g stain remover can be added manually to compartment u v if necessary Page 27 For programmes that cannot be us...

Page 23: ...it from being inadvertently adjusted you can select the childproof lock as follows Child lock 3 s You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently To do this activate the childproof lock To activate deactivate press and hold the Ready in and buttons at the same time for approx three seconds The E symbol is appears in the display panel E lights...

Page 24: ...ength are displayed for the selected programme Continue the programme by Pressing the A button or Changing the spin speed or setting the programme selector to Empty and then pressing the A button Programme end 0 and ÿ appear in the display panel The A button indicator lamp is off Removing laundry switching off the appliance 1 Open the door and remove the laundry 2 Press the button The appliance is...

Page 25: ...ing to the detergent drawer Do not mix different liquid detergents If changing your liquid detergent type manufacturer etc empty the dispenser completely and clean it Page 30 Do not use products containing solvents caustic agents or volatile substances e g bleach Do not mix detergent and fabric softener Do not use products that have expired or are highly congealed To prevent drying out do not leav...

Page 26: ...er can be added manually to compartment u v if necessary Page 27 Note The selection on off and the selected dosage strength for i DOS i and i DOS w are saved for each programme until they are changed again even if the washing machine is switched off Topping up the detergent fabric softener If the indicator light for the selected intelligent dosage flashes this means that the amount of detergent or...

Page 27: ...button except the i DOS buttons to revert to the original setting Note The settings are saved until they are changed again even if the machine is switched off Manual dosage For programmes that cannot be used with intelligent dosage or if you would prefer to dose manually in which case set intelligent dosage to off ö add detergent to compartment u v Cleaning aids such as water softener bleach and s...

Page 28: ...rmation signals e g at the end of the programme Select deselect the appliance s automatic switch off function Page 7 Switch the drum care information signal on off depending on the model From Page 14 onwards You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings Activating the setting mode 1 Press the button The appliance is switched on and the Cotton programme is shown at po...

Page 29: ...ion system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning If the laundry is extremely unevenly distributed the speed is reduced or the spin cycle is not performed for safety reasons Note Place large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum Page 35 2 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaningandmaintenance Warning Danger of death There ...

Page 30: ...an be obtained via our website or from customer services Page 37 i DOS detergent draw and its housing 1 Emptying the dispensers The dispensers have emptying outlets with removable sealing plugs at the front To empty the dispensers first remove the drawer handle as shown below a Pull out the detergent drawer b Pull the catch A on the back of the drawer handle in the centre at the bottom slightly to...

Page 31: ...r and the cover with a soft damp cloth or a hand shower Also clean the inner surfaces with a soft damp cloth f Dry the drawer and the cover and put them back together g Push the drawer handle back in from above until you feel it click in place h Clean the inside of the detergent drawer housing i Push the detergent drawer in completely The drain pump is blocked emergency draining Warning Risk of sc...

Page 32: ...drain during the next wash pour 1 litre of water into compartment u v and start the Empty programme The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1 Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug 2 Loosen the hose clamp Carefully remove the drain hose residual water may leak out 3 Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece 4 Re attach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose ...

Page 33: ... door can be opened as follows Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning ...

Page 34: ...drain pump is blocked Clean the drain pump Page 31 The drain hose drain pipe is blocked Clean the drain hose at the siphon Page 32 E 23 There is water in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap Call cus tomer services Page 37 E The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 23 Å lights up Too much foam has been detected and an additional wash cycle has been acti vated Add le...

Page 35: ...an the door only be opened by the emergency release Page 33 The programme will not start Have you pressed the A button or selected Ready in time Is the door closed Is the E childproof lock activated Deactivate it If ù flashes the detergent drawer has not been pushed in completely Push the detergent drawer in correctly The drum briefly jerks or judders after the pro gramme has started Not a fault t...

Page 36: ...artment u v not suitable for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down Use less detergent in the next washing cycle Repeated intensive foam ing Check your basic dosage and dosage strength settings If required use a different liquid detergent Detergent fabric softener drips off the seal and col lects on the door or in the seal fold There is too much detergent fabric softener in the dis...

Page 37: ... the opened service flap and on the rear of the appliance Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuine spare parts P and ÿ appear in the display panel when the cycle is paused The door is unlocked It is possible to add laundry If you cannot rectify a fault yourself after swi...

Page 38: ... kWh 90 l 2 3 4 h Cotton 90 C 9 kg 2 14 kWh 100 l 2 3 4 h Easy care 40 C 4 kg 0 70 kWh 61 l 2 h Mix 40 C 4 kg 0 60kWh 45 l 1 1 4 h Delicade silk 30 C 2 kg 0 19kWh 37 l 3 4 h Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 40 l 3 4 h Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture WAT32 WAT28 WAT24 WAT20 Max 1600 rpm Max 1400 rpm Max 1200 rpm Max 1000 rpm Cotton 44 48 53 62 Easy care 40 40 40 40 Delicates Silk ...

Page 39: ...rd programmes for Cottons in accordance with the EU directive no 1015 2010 Programme temperature button Load Approximate programme du ration ü Cotton ú ü EcoPerfect 9 kg 4 3 4 h ü Cotton ú ü EcoPerfect 4 5 kg 4 1 2 h ü Cotton û ü EcoPerfect 4 5 kg 4 1 2 h ProgrammesettingfortestingandenergylabellinginaccordancewithDirective2010 30 EUwithcold water 15 C The programme temperature information is base...

Page 40: ... lifted by its protruding parts e g the washing machine door the components may break off and cause injuries Do not lift the washing machine by protruding parts If the hose and mains cables are not routed properly there is a risk of tripping and injury Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping Caution Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may rip burst Do not install the ...

Page 41: ...which is screwed tightly to the floor Installation on a platform with drawer Platform order no WMZ 20490 WZ 20490 WZ 20510 WZ 20520 Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Do not remove the appliance covering plate Notes Recess width of 60 cm required Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous wo...

Page 42: ...longer supply hose approx 2 20 m for standard model Water inlet Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Do not immerse the Aqua Stop safety valve in water it contains an electric valve Observe the following when connecting the machine Notes Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpres...

Page 43: ...mains water pressure Water outlet Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water e g when draining hot water into a washbasin Do not reach into the hot water Caution Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the washbasin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure any escaping water ma...

Page 44: ...e housing In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing Electrical connection Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands Only pull out the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable as this could damage...

Page 45: ...laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the Drum clean 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approx 1 litre of water into compartment u v 6 Pour standard detergent into compartment u v Note To prevent foaming only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergent designed for woollens or delicates 7 ...

Page 46: ...cable securely in the holders Insert and tighten the screws Before switching on the appliance again Notes Always remove the transport braces To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash Pour approx 1 litre of water into compartment u v and start the Empty programme ...

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Page 48: ...ance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine accessories Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua Stop connection at the tap 4 Appliances with Aqua Stop do not need to be supervised during operation nor secured afterwards by turning o...

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