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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Washing machine

WAW32468SN

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Page 1: ...en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAW32468SN ...

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: ...speed 19 Ready in 19 Additional programme settings 20 EcoPerfect 20 SpeedPerfect 20 Easy Iron 20 Power rinse 20 1 Operating the appliance 20 Preparing the washing machine 20 Switching on the appliance selecting a programme 20 Placing laundry into the drum 21 Measure and add detergent and care products 21 Change the programme default settings 22 Select additional programme settings 23 Start the pro...

Page 4: ... Energy and water consumption programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes 33 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics 34 J Technical data 34 5 Positioning and connecting 35 Included with the appliance 35 Safety instructions 36 Installation surface 36 Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor 36 Installation on a platform with drawer 36 Installing the applianc...

Page 5: ...f 8 years and by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible person Children must not carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without supervision Keep children under the age of 3 years away from the washing machine This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum h...

Page 6: ...ashing machine by protruding parts If you climb on the washing machine the worktop may break and cause injuries Do not climb onto the washing machine If you lean on the washing machine door when it is open the washing machine 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 int...

Page 7: ...shing machine door Warning Risk of suffocation Children may become wrapped in packaging film or packing parts if allowed to play with them or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging film and packaging 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 c...

Page 8: ...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 25 function on off If the laundry is s...

Page 9: ... 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 10: ...ow the appliance 10 Getting to know the appliance Gettingtoknowtheappliance Washing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 21 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 11: ...onal programme settings Page 20 EcoPerfect SpeedPerfect Power rinse O Easy Iron p A button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 23 Cancelling a programme Page 24 H Changing the default programme settings Page 19 Temperature s Spin speed 0 Ready in time ñ P Child lock E 3 sec to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do so press Re...

Page 12: ...ogress 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 ÿ lights up The washing machine door can be opened ÿ 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 duration ...

Page 13: ... 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 14 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 14: ...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 15: ...rature is lower than the selected temperature If you would like to set a particular washing temperature use the programme without the EcoPerfect 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 SpeedPerfect Easy Iron p Power rinse O Easy Care Synthetic or blended fabrics Ea...

Page 16: ...ashing 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 Rinse Spin Extra rinse spin with speed that can be selected Note The Power rinse O 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 minutes s...

Page 17: ...ed with 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 SpeedPerfect Power rinse O 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 manu...

Page 18: ...programme or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing 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 instructions on the item ...

Page 19: ...gramme 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 setting v...

Page 20: ...ing and reduced spin speed Note The washing s residual moisture is increased Power rinse O Additional rinse cycles depending on programme longer programme duration for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water 1 Operating the appliance Operatingtheappliance Preparing the washing machine Note The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected From Page 35 1 Connec...

Page 21: ...e spin cycle Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load Observe the maximum specified load Overfilling adversely affects the washing result and promotes creasing 1 Unfold presorted laundry items and place them in the drum 2 Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the door and the rubber seal and close the door The A button indicator lamp flashes and the programme settings...

Page 22: ...he measuring aid forwards fold it down and click it into place 3 Reinsert the drawer Note Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder or for programmes with prewash or when the Ready in time is selected For models without a measuring aid pour the liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum Change the programme default settings You can use or chan...

Page 23: ...to lock the programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted you can select the childproof lock as follows Child lock E 3 sec 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 ...

Page 24: ... the preset spin speed and remaining programme length 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 Drain 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...

Page 25: ...g 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 app...

Page 26: ...r The duration and the number of rinse cycles depend on the turbidity of the water 2 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaningandmaintenance Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug Warning Risk of poisoning Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not us...

Page 27: ...w the manufacturer s instructions for the descaling agent Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from customer services Page 32 Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer 2 To remove the insert Push the insert upwards from below with your finger 3...

Page 28: ...the retainer 5 Carefully unscrew the pump cover residual water may leak out Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing The impeller in the drain pump must be able to rotate Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly The handle must be in a vertical position 6 Place the service flap back on lock it into place and close it Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the ...

Page 29: ...hem Faultsandwhattodoaboutthem Emergency release E g in the event of a power cut The programme continues when the power supply is restored However if the laundry has to be removed the washing machine 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...

Page 30: ... in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap Call customer services Page 32 E The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 23 Å lights up Too must foam has been detected and an additional rinse cycle has been activated Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same load Other displays Switch off the appliance wait for five seconds and then switch it on again If ...

Page 31: ...e has been switched on Page 23 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 i Not a fault the effect of the care product is not affected Clean the insert if necessary Page 27 Odours in the...

Page 32: ...ork 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 contain water insoluble residue Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing P appears in the display panel when the cycle is paused The water level is too hig...

Page 33: ...l 1 h Delicate Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 37 l _ h Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 40 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 Cottons 44 48 53 62 Easy Care 40 40 40 40 Delicates Silk 30 30 30 30 Wool 45 45 45 45 The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure water hardness water ...

Page 34: ...Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar Power consumption when switched off 0 12 W Power consumption when left on 0 43 W Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the EU directive no 1015 2010 Programme temperature button Load Approximate programme duration ü Cottons ú ü EcoPerfect 8 kg 3 h ü Cottons ú ü EcoPerfect 4 kg 3 h ü Cottons û ü EcoPerfect 4 kg 3 h Programmesettingfortestingandenerg...

Page 35: ...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 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 mm ...

Page 36: ...o 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 leve...

Page 37: ...nsport locks 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...

Page 38: ...s an electric valve Notes Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler 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 kink or squash the water supply hose Do not alter shorten cut through the water supply hose otherwise...

Page 39: ...calding 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 may cause water damage Secure the drain hose so that ...

Page 40: ...Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises vibrations and machine movement 1 Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner by turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 The lock nuts on all four appliance feet...

Page 41: ...ing 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 installed The mains cable is only replaced by a qualified electrician if this is necessary Replacement mains cables are available from customer services No multiple plugs couplings or extension cabl...

Page 42: ... II 6 Pour standard detergent into compartment II Note To prevent foaming only use half of the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergents designed for woollens or delicates 7 Close the detergent drawer 8 Press the A button 9 Switch off the appliance at the end of the programme Your washing machine is now ready to use Transportation E g when moving house Pre...

Page 43: ...due to a fault in our Aqua Stop system we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused 2 The liability guarantee is 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 genui...

Page 44: ...001005874 9506 You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory 7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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