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Faults and what to do about them.

Faults and what to do about them.

Faults

Cause/Remedy

Water is leaking from the

machine.

■

Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it.

■

Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose.

The machine is not filling

with water.
Detergent is not being

dispensed.

■

Have you pressed the

button?

■

Is the tap turned on?

■

Could the filter be clogged? Clean the filter.

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■

Is the supply hose kinked or trapped?

The door cannot be

opened.

■

The safety function is activated. Stop the programme?

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■

Is the

childproof lock activated? Deactivate it.

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■

selected (Rinse Stop = no final spin)?

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■

Can the door only be opened by the emergency release?

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The programme will not

start.

■

Have you pressed the

button or selected

Ready in

time?

■

Is the door closed?

■

Is the

childproof lock activated? Deactivate it.

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The drum briefly jerks or

judders after the

programme has started.

Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly

when the wash programme starts.

The water is not draining.

■

selected (Rinse Stop = no final spin)?

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■

Clean the drain pump.

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■

Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose.

Water is not visible in the

drum.

Not a fault – the water is below the visible area.

The spin result is not

satisfactory.
Laundry is wet/too damp.

■

Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the

spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed.

Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.

■

Easy Iron

selected (depending on the model)?

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■

Is the selected speed too low?

The spin cycle runs

several times.

Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.

The programme is taking

longer than usual.

■

Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.

■

Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been

switched on.

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The length of the

programme changes

during the wash cycle.

Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the specific washing

process. This may change the length of the programme shown in the display

panel.

Residual water in the

care-product

compartment

■

Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.

■

Clean the insert if necessary.

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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 WAW20468IL WAW24468IL WAW28468IL ...

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: ...ing machine 23 Control panel 24 Display panel 25 Z Laundry 26 Prepare the laundry 26 Sorting laundry 26 C Detergent 27 Correct selection of detergent 27 Saving energy and detergent 27 Overview of programmes 28 Programmes on the programme selector 28 Starching 31 Dyeing bleaching 31 Soaking 31 0 Programme default settings 32 Temperature 32 Spin speed 32 Ready in 32 Additional programme settings 33 ...

Page 4: ...t install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and or outdoor conditions There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in 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...

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: ...n cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly 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 Plac...

Page 8: ...eed 1000 kPa 10 bar Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If the water hoses are altered or damaged this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance The water hoses must not be kinked crushed altered or severed Materialdamage damagetotheappliance The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use the hose...

Page 9: ...ight on the appliance door when it is open Riskofinjury If you climb onto the appliance the worktop may break which may result in injury Do not climb onto the appliance Riskofinjury If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating you risk injuring your hands Wait until the drum has stopped rotating Warning Risk of scalding When washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you ...

Page 10: ... with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable otherwise this may damage the mains cable Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its feat...

Page 11: ...re parts and accessories only Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a so...

Page 12: ...ress any button to activate the lighting Energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running Automatic switch off If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period it may automatically switch off before the programme starts and when the programme has ended to save energy Press the main switch again to switch on the appliance Switching the Page 39 function on off If the laundry is s...

Page 13: ...required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon Useful tools Spirit level for aligning Spanner with WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet 3 Mains cable 0 Bag Installation and operating instructions Customer services location directory Warranty Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed Adaptor with sealing washer from 21 m...

Page 14: ...ure 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 by a specialist Installation surface Note The washing machine be stable so that it does not move around The installation surface must be firm and...

Page 15: ...cks are not removed the drum for example may become damaged when the machine is operated Before using the appliance for the first time make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks Keep the locks in a safe place To prevent transport damage from occurring if the appliance is moved at a later date you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance Note Keep the scre...

Page 16: ...re available from specialist dealers customer services Extension for Aqua Stop and cold water supply hose approx 2 50 m order no WM Z2380 WZ 10130 CZ 11350 Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose approx 2 20 m for standard models individual component number for customer services 00353925 PD FP a FP a FP a FP a FP PD FP a FP a FP ...

Page 17: ...ten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool pliers the thread may become damaged When connecting to a 21 mm tap first fit an adapter with a sealing washer from 21 mm to 26 4 mm supplied depending on the model Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar When the tap is open the water flow rate is at le...

Page 18: ...lip out Caution Damage to the appliance fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance fabrics Make sure that The plug does not block drainage from the washbasin The end of the drain hose is not immersed in the drained water The water drains away quickly enough Note Do not kink the water drain hose or p...

Page 19: ...and ensure that Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine rating plate are the same The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate The washing machine is only connected to an alternating current supply via a properly installed earthed socket The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installe...

Page 20: ...m from the control panel 3 Plug in the mains plug 4 Turn on the tap Running the programme without laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the i Cottons 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II 6 Pour standard washing powder into compartment II Note To prevent foaming only use half the amount of det...

Page 21: ...ergency draining 5 Remove the hoses Fitting the transportation securing means 1 Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place If required use a screwdriver 2 Insert all four sleeves Clip the mains cable securely in the holders Insert the transportation securing bolts and tighten them with a wrench WAF 13 Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed Pour appr...

Page 22: ...s 2 FODFN Sort the laundry Observe the maximum load depending on the model on the display panel Load the laundry Close the door 3 Add detergent 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 23: ...the appliance en 23 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceWashing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 35 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 24: ... programme settings Page 33 EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Power Rinse ò Easy Iron p A button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 37 Cancelling a programme Page 37 H Changing the default programme settings Page 32 Temperature C s Spin speed Spin 0 Ready in timeñ P Child lock E 3 sec to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do so pres...

Page 25: ... Programme progress Prewash N Washing à Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Washing machine door lights up The washing machine door can be opened flashes When the programme has started The washing machine door is not closed properly Tap r lights up Tap not turned on no water pressure r flashes Water pressure too low may increase the programme ...

Page 26: ... items separately Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together Some examples of soiling levels can be found on Page 27 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 soap...

Page 27: ...ilk 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...

Page 28: ...re is lower than the selected temperature If you would like to set a particular washing temperature use the programme without the EcoPerfect F setting or if necessary set a higher temperature The SpeedPerfect setting is suitable as a short programme for lightly soiled laundry Max 8 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 1600 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Easy Iron p Power Rinse ò f Easy Care Synthetic or blended fabrics ...

Page 29: ...ine washing wool Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 800 rpm Drain For the rinsing water e g after the setting Rinse Stop no final spin cycle O Rinse 0 Spin Extra rinse spin with speed that can be selected Note The Power Rinse ò button is set by default for this programme If you require a spin cycle only press the button to deactivate the function 1600 rpm Easy Iron p SuperQuick 15 Extra short programme of approx 15 ...

Page 30: ...h fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to remove fabric softener residue Max 1 kg Ž 40 C 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Power Rinse ò Outdoor Membrane coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water resistant fabrics Notes Use special detergent suitable for machine washing add the correct dosage to compartment II in accordance with the manufact...

Page 31: ... 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 6 Duvet Machine washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres such as pillows quilts and bedspreads also suitable for items stuffed with down Note Wash large items separately Use a detergent designed for delicates and follow the instructi...

Page 32: ...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 minutes 2 Press the Ready in button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed Note The settin...

Page 33: ...fect F setting SpeedPerfect Washing in a shorter time while achieving a washing result that is consistent with but uses more energy than the selected programme without the SpeedPerfect setting Note Do not exceed the maximum load Overview of programmes Page 28 Easy Iron p Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed Note The washing s residual moist...

Page 34: ...nd The maximum load and the duration of the programme alternately In appliances with a drum light The drum is lit after switching on the appliance after opening and closing the door and after starting the programme The light switches off automatically Placing laundry into the drum Warning Danger of death Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents e g stain remover clean...

Page 35: ...llowed seek medical advice Note Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with a little water This prevents blockages in the washing machine s piping Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments 1 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible 2 Add detergent and or care products 3 Close the detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent depending on th...

Page 36: ...tarts The display panel shows the Ready in time while the programme is running or the programme length and the programme progress symbols when the washing programme has started Display panel Page 25 Note Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the display panel the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and automatically activated additional rinse cycles to r...

Page 37: ...d laundry during this time The load display is not active during reloading Changing the programme If you have started the wrong programme by mistake you can change the programme as follows 1 Press the A button 2 Select another programme 3 Press the A button The new programme starts from the beginning Cancel the programme For programmes at high temperatures 1 Press the A button 2 To cool down laund...

Page 38: ...n the next wash or discolour another item Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal risk of rusting Wipe the rubber seal dry Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate Page 41 Always wait until the programme ends as the appliance could still be locked Then switch the appliance on and wait for it to unlock If the display panel goes off at th...

Page 39: ...ng mode is activated and the preset volume for the information signals appears in the display panel You can now change the settings Changing the signal volume Use the Ready in or button to change the following settings at the corresponding programme selector positions 2 The volume of the information signals and or 3 The volume of the button signals Exit setting mode or Selecting deselecting the ap...

Page 40: ...tribution 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 34 Page 46 AquaSensor Depending on the program and model During a rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the turbidity of the rinsing wat...

Page 41: ...ns Notes Ensure the room in which the washing machine is set up is well ventilated Leave the door and detergent dispenser tray open slightly when the washing machine is not in use Occasionally run a wash using the i Cottons 60 C programme and powder detergent Machine housing control panel Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft damp cloth Remove the detergent residue immediately Do not ...

Page 42: ...d emergency draining 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 water to cool down 1 Turn off the tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump 2 Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug 3 Open and remove the service flap 4 Take the drain hose o...

Page 43: ...attach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp Filter in the water supply blocked First reduce the water pressure in the supply hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Select any programme except Rinse Spin Empty 3 Press the A button Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds 4 Press the button The appliance is switched off 5 Pull out the mains plug Then clean the filter...

Page 44: ...isk 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 Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the door if water can be seen throu...

Page 45: ...ogramme and make your individual settings start the programme r lights up Turn on the tap fully Supply hose kinked trapped The water pressure is too low Clean the filter Page 43 E 18 The drain pump is blocked Clean the drain pump Page 42 The drain hose drain pipe is blocked Clean the drain hose at the siphon Page 43 E 23 There is water in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap C...

Page 46: ...g Is selected Rinse Stop no final spin Page 37 Clean the drain pump Page 42 Clean the drain pipe and or the drain hose Water is not visible in the drum Not a fault the water is below the visible area The spin result is not satisfactory Laundry is wet too damp Not a fault the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed Distribute small...

Page 47: ...ixed Secure the appliance s feet Page 19 Have the transport braces been removed Remove the transport braces Page 15 The display panel indicator lamps do not work while the appliance is running Has there been a power failure Have the fuses blown Reset replace the fuses If the fault occurs repeatedly call customer services There is detergent residue on the laundry Some phosphate free detergents cont...

Page 48: ...ustomer services the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door in 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 spar...

Page 49: ...kWh 37 l _ h l W Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 41 l _ h Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture WAW32 WAW28 WAW24 WAW20 Max 1600 rpm Max 1400 rpm Max 1200 rpm Max 1000 rpm i Cottons 44 48 53 62 f Easy Care 40 40 40 40 Delicates Silk 30 30 30 30 l W Wool 45 45 45 45 Values determined according to EN60456 Program setting with maximum spin speed for testing according to EN60456 with cold...

Page 50: ...590 mm height x width x depth Weight 70 85 kg depending on model Mains connection Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 1900 2300 W Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar Power consumption when switched off 0 12 W Power consumption when left on 0 43 W ...

Page 51: ...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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