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Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5

Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Environmental protection . . . . .11

Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . 11

Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . 12

Positioning and connecting . . .12

Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation on a base or a wooden

joist floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation on a platform with

drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the appliance in a

kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the transport locks. . . . . . 14

Hose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 15

Water inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before washing for the first time . . . . 19

Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Getting to know the
appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Protecting your laundry and

appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Correct selection of detergent . . . . . .26

Saving energy and detergent . . . . . .27

Overview of programmes . . . . . 28

Programme default settings. . . 31

Temp. °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Finished in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Additional programme
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SpeedPerfect/EcoPerfect . . .32

Easy-Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Water/Rinse Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Operating the appliance . . . . . . 33

Preparing the appliance . . . . . . . . . .33

Select programme/switch on the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .33

Dosing and adding detergent and

care product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . .35

Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adding/removing laundry . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .35

Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .36

Programme end during rinse hold. . .36

Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Removing laundry/switching off the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appliance settings . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Unbalanced load detection system . .37

Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 38

Appliance housing/control panel. . . .38

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS RXU QHZ GHYLFH RQ 0 RVFK QRZ DQG JHW IUHH EHQHILWV CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAU28490AU ...

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: ...anel 24 Z Laundry 25 Protecting your laundry and appliance 25 Sorting laundry 25 Starching 26 Dyeing bleaching 26 C Detergent 26 Correct selection of detergent 26 Saving energy and detergent 27 Overview of programmes 28 0 Programme default settings 31 6 Temp C 31 0 rpm 31 ñ Finished in 31 Additional programme settings 32 G F SpeedPerfect EcoPerfect 32 p Easy Iron 32 ë Water Rinse Plus 32 1 Operati...

Page 4: ...it freezes If hoses freeze up they may crack burst This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry consisting of machine washable items and hand washable woollens see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergent...

Page 5: ...by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leav...

Page 6: ...y if they it come s into contact with detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified o...

Page 7: ...orrectly installed Do not use extension cords power strips or multi way couplers Warning Risk of injury material damage damage to the appliance The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation potentially resulting in injury or material damage Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface and using a spirit level to guide you level it with the screw in feet Riskofinjury materialdamage damag...

Page 8: ...lied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare part hoses only Materialdamage damagetotheappliance The appliance is secured for transportation by transport locking devices If the transport locking devices are not removed before the appliance is operated this may result in damage...

Page 9: ...ing hot detergent solution into a washbasin Do not reach into the hot detergent solution Warning Eye skin irritation Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is in operation Rinse eyes skin thoroughly if they it come s into contact with detergents or care products If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Caution Material damage damage to ...

Page 10: ...d by our customer service or by an electrician The same applies for replacing the mains cable when necessary Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of electric shock material damage damage to the ...

Page 11: ... to authorized collection centers for disposal Consult the authorized service center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not before discarding Consult the retailer about appliance take back schemes Don ts Don t dump the discarded Electronic Equipment in the open or in any land fill site as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water Don t dispose of the...

Page 12: ... enables you to compare the consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your programme settings and to decide on an energy saving programme setting for the selected programme Low power mode If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period approx 5 minutes the display panel lighting goes out before the programme starts and after the programme has ended A flashes Select any b...

Page 13: ...xposed to frost or outdoors Caution Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected b...

Page 14: ...shock if you touch live components Do not remove the appliance covering plate Notes Recess width of 60 cm required Only install the appliance underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets Removing the transport locks Caution Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for transportation using transport locks If the transport locks are not removed the applianc...

Page 15: ...r transport brace screws a Remove the mains cable from the holders b Remove the sleeves 3 Fit the covers 4 Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap in hooks Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side 95 cm 0 140 cm 8 140 cm 0 cm 100 cm ...

Page 16: ... Do not use a used supply hose Only use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer Do not bend squash modify or cut through the water supply hose otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed Only tighten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool pliers the thread may be damaged Optimum water pressure i...

Page 17: ... e g when draining hot water into a washbasin Do not reach into the hot water Caution Water damage When water is being pumped away the outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Caution Damage to the appliance fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water water may be sucked bac...

Page 18: ... plastic pipe is not standard accessory available from specialist dealers Alignment Level the appliance using a spirit level Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise vibrations and wandering 1 Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench by turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the appliance with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the applia...

Page 19: ...bles are available from the after sales service No multiple plugs couplings or extension cables are used If an earth leakage circuit breaker is used only a type which displays this symbol is used z Only this symbol guarantees compliance with the currently applicable regulations The mains plug can be accessed at all times The mains cable is not bent squashed modified cut through or in contact with ...

Page 20: ...Turn off the water tap 2 Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose Page 41 3 Drain any residual water Page 39 4 Disconnect the appliance from the mains 5 Remove the hoses 6 Empty the dispensers Caution Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent fabric softener leaking from the dispensers Leaking detergent fabric softener can prevent the appliance from working correctly e g due to damag...

Page 21: ...he screws Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed Removing the transport locks on page 14 Pour approx 1 litre of water into dispenser II select the 0 Spin programme and start This will prevent detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash ...

Page 22: ...en Getting to know the appliance 22 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceAppliance Detergent drawer 0 Control panel 8 Loading door Service flap ...

Page 23: ...odel Programme default settings can be changed Overview of all programme default settings Page 31 0 additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all additional programme settings Page 32 8 Start button for starting interrupting e g adding laundry and cancelling a programme Programme selector for selecting the programme and for switching the washing machine on and off ...

Page 24: ...programme after Hours 10 0 kg Load in kg Maximum load Depending on the model Status indicators for the programme progress programme sequence N à 0 End Wash rinse spin drain programme end E Childproof lock Lights up The childproof lock is activated Flashes The childproof lock is activated and if the pro gramme selector has been adjusted or the buttons have been pressed Õ Door lock Lights up When th...

Page 25: ...ts underwired bras etc Close zips button up covers Brush sand out of pockets and collars Remove curtain fittings or include in the net bag Sorting laundry Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer s information on the care labels depending on Type of fabric fibre Colour Note Laundry may discolour Wash white and coloured items separately Wash new coloured items separatel...

Page 26: ... is crucial to ensure correct detergent selection temperature and laundry treatment Standard detergent with optical brighteners suitable for heat resistant white washing made from linen or cotton Programme i Cottons cold max 90 C Detergent for colours without bleach or optical brighteners suitable for coloured washing made from linen or cotton Programme i Cottons cold max 60 C Detergent for colour...

Page 27: ...he recom mended dosage Light No visible dirt or stains Cloth ing has taken on some body odour e g Light summer sports clothing worn for a few hours T shirts shirts blouses worn for up to one day Guest bed linen and hand towels used for one day Normal Visible dirt or a few light stains e g T shirts shirts blouses sweat soaked worn a few times Towels bedding usedfor up to one week Temperature as per...

Page 28: ...t p Easy Iron ë Water Rinse Plus possible o Mix Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics 4 0 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm G SpeedPerfect F EcoPerfect p Easy Iron ë Water Rinse Plus possible f Easy Care Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 4 0 kg 60 C 400 1200 rpm G SpeedPerfect F EcoPerfect p Easy Iron ë Water Rinse Plus possible Delicates Silk For delicate washable textiles e g made...

Page 29: ... speed and subsequent draining If you have selected 0 it the water is only drained after rinse process no spin cycle 0 1400 rpm p Easy Iron not possible Û Drum Clean Special programme for drum hygiene or fluff removal Do not load any laundry Note Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach To prevent foaming only use half the amount of detergent rec ommended by the detergent manufacturer D...

Page 30: ...le at a defined temperature higher water level and longer spin cycle 6 5 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm G SpeedPerfect F EcoPerfect p Easy Iron ë Water Rinse Plus possible w Sportswear Sportswear and leisure wear 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 2 0 kg 40...

Page 31: ... the programme Page 36 The maximum speed that can be set depending on the model and the programme that has been selected ñ Finished in Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Finish in time in 1h h hour increments up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme except My time programme The programme duration is displayed for the selected programme e g 2 30 hou...

Page 32: ...erfect EcoPerfect setting Select the button to do this First of all you can select the G SpeedPerfect setting If you select the button again the F EcoPerfect setting is active The respective symbol is shown in the display when the setting is activated If you select the button again no setting is active p Easy Iron Reduces creasing by means of a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduce...

Page 33: ...re touched Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord Insert pull out the mains plug with dry hands only 2 Turn the water tap on 3 Open the appliance door Select programme switch on the appliance Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must first deactivate it before you can set a programme Use the programme selector to select the required programme The programme selector c...

Page 34: ...ng to water hardness ask your water supply company the manufacturer s specifications on the packaging the amount of laundry soiling Filling the dispensers 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Warning Eye skin irritation If the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is running detergent care product may run out Carefully open the drawer If detergent care product comes into contact with eyes or s...

Page 35: ...hes If the programme and programme settings are adjusted while childproof lock is activated Note When the programme ends End is displayed The door is unlocked E symbol remain on to remind you to deactivate the childproof lock To deactivate the childproof lock Touch and hold the 0 rpm and ñ Finished in buttons until the symbol E disappears Adding removing laundry After starting the programme you ca...

Page 36: ...arts before the spin cycle begins Set programme selector to Off The programme is interrupted and the door lock is released The laundry can be removed Programme end End lights up on the display panel and A and Õ displays are off If you have selected 0 the water is only drained after rinse process no spin cycle Removing laundry switching off the appliance 1 Set programme selector to Off 2 Open the d...

Page 37: ...Use the ñ Finished in button to change the following settings at the corresponding programme selector positions 2 The volume of the end signal 3 The volume of the button signals Exiting setting mode You can now end the process and set the programme selector to the Off position The settings are saved H Sensors SensorsUnbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system de...

Page 38: ...nt residue immediately Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasive cloths sponges or detergents stainless steel cleaner Do not clean the appliance with a water jet Drum Use chlorine free cleaning agents do not use steel wool If there are odours in the appliance or to clean the drum run the Û Drum Clean 90 C programme without laundry Descaling Descaling should ...

Page 39: ...Push in the detergent drawer Note Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate Drain pump is blocked Note Turn the water tap off to prevent more water from flowing in and to ensure that it is drained via the pump Warning Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperatures the water gets very hot If you come into contact with the hot water you may be scalded Allow the wa...

Page 40: ...ate 5 Refit and screw on the pump cover The handle must be in a vertical position 6 Close the service flap Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the 0 Spin programme The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1 Turn the programme selector to Off Pull out the mains plug 2 Loosen the hose clamp Carefu...

Page 41: ...cept à Rinse and 0 Spin programmes 3 Select the Start Reload A button Allow the programme to run for approx 40 seconds 4 Turn the programme selector to Off 5 Pull out the mains plug Clean the filters 1 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance 2 Use pliers to remove the filter 3 Clean the filter with a small brush 4 Connect the hose and check for leaks ...

Page 42: ...lding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the door if water can be seen through the gla...

Page 43: ...t for five seconds and then switch it on again If the dis play appears again call customer services Faults Cause Remedy Water is leaking from the machine Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose The machine is not filling with water Detergent is not being dis pensed Have you pressed the Start Reload A button Is the tap turned on Could the filter ...

Page 44: ...hown in the display panel Residual water in the care product compart ment i Not a fault the effect of the care product is not affected Clean the insert if necessary Odours in the washing machine Depending on the model run the Û Drum Clean 90 C or i Cottons 90 C program without laundry Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach Note Topreventfoaming onlyusehalftheamountofdetergentrecommend...

Page 45: ...e mode Door is locked due to safety reasons water level and or temperature are too high It is not possible to add laundry Close the door immediately if necessary Press the Start Reload A button to continue the program If you cannot rectify a fault yourself after switching the machine off and on again or a repair is required Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug Turn off the tap and ...

Page 46: ...its by engineers Please provide the after sales service with the product number E Nr and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the loading door On the back of the appliance Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us By doing so you can be sure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuin...

Page 47: ...ttons 90 C 10 kg 2 80 kWh 109 l 3 h Easy Care 40 C 4 kg 0 82 kWh 63 l 2 h o Mix 40 C 4 kg 0 60 kWh 41 l 1 h Delicates Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 25 kWh 36 l _ h W Wool l 30 C 2 kg 0 40 kWh 36 l _ h Values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456 Observed values may deviate from the indicated values due to influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature ambient temperature type amount...

Page 48: ...echnicalinformationTechnical data Dimensions 848 mm x 598 mm x 590 mm height x width x depth Weight 79 kg Mains connection Nominal voltage 220 240V 50 Hz Minimum installation protection c 10 A Nominal power 1900 2300 W Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar ...

Page 49: ...2g kg Add the dry powder detergent into main wash dispenser before start After detergent is flushed in add the PBIS solution and anti sudsing agent as soon as possible Age of test loads The average age of test load around 10 20 times is recommended to replicate normal use Loading Procedure The items are loaded into the drum by circle first then by layers according to the table and picture below ev...

Page 50: ...s valid for the service life of the appliance 3 It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance 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 A...

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