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Faults and what to do about them       

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 Faults and what to do 

about them 

Faults and what to do about them

Emergency release

E.g. power outage or in the event of a 

loss of power
The programme continues when the 

power supply is restored.

However, if the laundry has to be 

removed, the appliance 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!

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 glass.

1.

Turn the programme selector to  

Off

Pull out the mains plug.

2.

Open the service flap.

3.

Drain the water. 

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4.

Pull the emergency release 

downwards with a tool and release.

The door can then be opened.

Summary of Contents for WGG454A0ID

Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS ZPVS OFX EFWJDF PO Z PTDI OPX BOE HFU GSFF CFOFGJUT CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WGG454A0ID ...

Page 2: ...operating 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 s...

Page 3: ...y and appliance 24 Sorting laundry 24 Starching 25 Dyeing bleaching 25 C Detergent 25 Correct selection of detergent 25 Saving energy and detergent 26 P Overview of programmes 27 Selectable programme 27 0 Programme default settings 31 6 Temp C 31 0 Spin 31 ñ Ready In 31 Additional programme settings32 Ï Extra Rinse 32 ç Disinfectant 32 S Silent Wash 32 G Speed Perfect 32 Ž i DOS setting 32 1 Opera...

Page 4: ...e 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 other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is suitable...

Page 5: ...he 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 leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity Warning Risk ...

Page 6: ... 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 on the appliance identification plate The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must...

Page 7: ...tion 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 damagetotheappliance If you take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts e g the appliance door in order to lift or move it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of a...

Page 8: ...y 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 to the appliance It is important to completely remove all transport locking devices before using the appliance for the first time Make sure that you retain these transport locking d...

Page 9: ...ion 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 the appliance If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capa...

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: ...e the display backlighting Low power mode is not be activated when the programme is running If the laundry will be dried in a dryer select the spin speed according to the dryer manufacturer s instructions 5 Positioning and connecting PositioningandconnectingStandard accessories Note Check the appliance for transport damage Never use a damaged appliance If you have any complaints contact the dealer...

Page 13: ...iance in areas exposed 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 appli...

Page 14: ...red for transportation using transport locks If the transport locks are not removed the appliance may become damaged when it 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 befo...

Page 15: ...ap in hooks Removing the support struts 1 Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts 2 Remove the transport struts 3 Undo and remove the screws on the horizontal transport strut 4 Remove the transport strut Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side or 7 105 cm 0 150 cm 8 95 cm 0 cm 100 cm 7 ...

Page 16: ...o 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 in ...

Page 17: ...ter 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 back into the appliance and may damage the appliance fabrics Make sure that T...

Page 18: ...h 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 Tighten the lock nut against the 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 Risk of death There is a risk of ...

Page 19: ...dry Note The appliance must have been installed and connected properly Positioning and connecting on page 12 Never switch on a damaged appliance 1 Insert mains plug 2 Turn the water tap on 3 Close the door Do not load any laundry 4 Select the Û Drum Clean 90 C programme 5 Open the detergent drawer 6 Pour approx 1 litre of water into manual dosing compartment 7 Add standard detergent to manual dosi...

Page 20: ...ighten the screws c Clip the hoses securely in the holders Before switching on the appliance again Notes The support struts must be removed Removing the support struts on page 15 The transport braces must be removed Removing the transport locks on page 14 Pour approx 1 litre of water into manual dosing compartment select the 0 Spin programme and start This will prevent detergent from flowing strai...

Page 21: ...Getting to know the appliance en 21 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceAppliance Detergent drawer 0 Control panel 8 Loading door Service flap ...

Page 22: ...mme default settings Page 31 0 Additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all additional programme settings Page 32 8 Start Pause A button for starting interrupting e g adding laundry and cancelling a programme Programme selector for selecting the programme and for switching the appliance on and off ...

Page 23: ...ed Spin speed in rpm revolutions per minute 2 No spin 2 30 Programme remaining time Programme remaining time depends on the programme selec tion in h min hours minutes 0 5 24 h Finish in time Programme ends after h h hours 10 0 kg Maximum load for washing Recommended load in kg Depending on the selected model and pro gramme Display Setting 1 2 3 Extra Rinse ç Disinfectant S Silent Wash G Speed Per...

Page 24: ... Remove any foreign objects Remove metal parts paper clips etc Trousers knitwear and knitted textiles e g jersey garments T shirts or sweatshirts should be turned inside out Ensure that underwired bras are appliance washable Wash delicates in a net or bag tights underwired bras etc Close zips button up covers Brush sand out of pockets and collars Remove curtain fittings or place in a net bag Sorti...

Page 25: ...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 Cottons i cold max 90 C Detergent for colours without bleach or optical brighteners suitable for coloured washing made from linen or cotton Programme Cottons i cold max 60 C Detergent for colours de...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...selectable è not selectable Cottons i Hard wearing fabrics heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 10 0 kg 5 0 kg 90 C 400 1400 rpm Ï Extra Rinse ç Disinfectant S Silent Wash G Speed Perfect w è è Mix Load o Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics 4 0 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm Ï Extra Rinse ç Disinfectant S Silent Wash G Speed Perfect w è è Synthetics Textiles made of synthetic materials or ...

Page 28: ...g If you have selected 2 the water is only drained after rinse process no spin cycle 2 1400 rpm w Û Drum Clean Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub e g before running the first wash cycle if washing fre quently at a low temperature 40 C or lower or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non use The symbol Û memory function drum care flashes if you have no...

Page 29: ...acturer s instructions Thoroughly clean the compartment before hand 3 Start the programme The programme stops before the waterproofing cycle and the symbols and indica tor lamp of Start Pause A button are flashing on the display panel You can change the spin speed if necessary and add the dosage of waterproofing agent max 170 ml to themanual dosing compartment as you demanded 4 Press the Start Pau...

Page 30: ...ring fabrics cotton synthetic fibres in one washing cycle The programme detects the fabric type and the degree of soiling and automatically adjusts the washing time amount of detergent and water volume Note The default temperature of this programme is 40 C 6 0 kg S Silent Wash w è è Programme Type of washing Options Information Depending on the model and the programme Reduced load with G Speed Per...

Page 31: ...ing on the model and the programme that has been selected ñ Ready In Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Finish in time in 0 5h h hour increments between minimum selectable ending time and 9 5h or 1 hour increments between 10h and 24h up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme except myTime programme The programme duration is displayed for the selecte...

Page 32: ...er to kill bacteria and thereby meet high standards of hygiene Note Add disinfectant to manual dosing compartment S Silent Wash Function designed for noise reduction Washing process noise will be reduced and ending signal will be switched off Note If S Silent Wash is selected remaining moisture of the laundry will be slightly increased The spin result may not be satisfying Before hanging you can s...

Page 33: ... 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 can be rotated in either direction The appliance is swit...

Page 34: ... After the programme has started the programme duration is displayed And the symbols for the programme progress are lighting up Childproof lock You can lock the appliance to prevent the settings you have set from being changed inadvertently To do this activate the childproof lock To activate the childproof lock After the programme starts Touch and hold the S Silent Wash and ñ Ready In buttons for ...

Page 35: ...rt Pause A button again For programmes at low temperatures 1 Touch the Start Pause A button 2 Select 0 Spin 3 And touch the Start Pause A button again Programme end End lights up on the display panel and and Õ displays are off If you have selected 2 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 do...

Page 36: ...nd care product We recommend using easy pour all purpose universal and colour liquid detergents for all machine washable coloured items made of cotton or synthetic fabrics Notes Only use easy pour liquid products that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer When cleaning the Ž i DOS detergent drawer empty the dispenser completely and clean it Page 39 Do not mix detergent and fab...

Page 37: ...dispensed automatically for the prewash and main wash cycles Ž i DOS Setting the dosage The basic dosage is the recommended dosage for a typical load of household laundry weighing 4 5 kg The quantity of detergent and care product actually dispensed is calculated using the basic dosage and the amount of laundry which is detected automatically The basic dosages for liquid detergent and fabric soften...

Page 38: ...possible The changes are saved until the next time they are changed and are retained even after the appliance has been switched off Filling the dispensers Notes See the instructions in chapter Before setting up Ž i DOS on page 36 If w or flashes fill the relevant dispenser Page 36 Fill the dispensers as follows 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Open the dispenser lids 3 Pour liquid detergent and f...

Page 39: ... care product in this compartment is dispensed when the wash cycle starts Do not add fabric softener or any other products that should not be used until later in the wash cycle e g during rinsing Note Programmes with prewash When automatic dosing is deactivated place the detergent for the prewash in the drum Pour washing powder for the main wash into the manual dosing compartment Dosing and adding...

Page 40: ...p unit with a damp cloth Caution The pump unit contains electrical components These may be damaged if they come into contact with water Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water Protect the rear plug against water detergent and fabric softener residue 8 Clean the drawer inside surface and lids with a soft damp cloth or a hand shower 9 Dry the drawer lids and pump ...

Page 41: ... 0 Spin button and at the same time turn the programme selector clockwise to position 2 Release the 0 Spin button The setting mode is activated and the preset setting appears in the display panel Changing the volume and drum care information Use the ñ Ready In button to change the following settings at the corresponding programme selector positions 2 The volume of the end signal 3 The volume of th...

Page 42: ...mains plug Caution Fire and explosion hazard Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Caution The appliance may be damaged Cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent can damage surfaces and components in the appliance Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Appliance housing...

Page 43: ... 3 Take the drain hose out of the retainer Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container Replace the sealing cap and place the drain hose back in the retainer 4 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 5 Refit and screw on the pump cover The hand...

Page 44: ...se water pressure in the supply hose 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Select the Cottons i activate G Speed Perfect setting programme Note If your appliance with intelligent dosing system you also need to deactivate the intelligent dosing system 3 Select the Start Pause 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 filt...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...n is extended E lights up The childproof lock is activated deactivate it The symbol Û flashes Run the Û Drum Clean programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer tub Notes Run the programme without laundry Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach To prevent foaming only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manu facturer Do not use detergent designed for ...

Page 47: ... replace it Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose The door cannot be opened The temperature in drum is too high to open the door The safety function is activated Stop the programme The water level in drum is too high Can the door only be opened by the emergency release Emergency release on page 45 The appliance is not filling with water Programme does not start Is the tap turned on Could th...

Page 48: ...d Ensure that the drain pipe and the water drain hose are not kinked or trapped The drain pump is blocked Drain pump is blocked on page 43 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked The drain hose at the siphon is blocked on page 44 Rinse hold no final drain is activated depending on the mod ule Continue the programme by selecting 0 Spin and pressing Start Pause A The water drain hose is connected to...

Page 49: ...itched on this whirring sound occurs briefly due to internal testing of the automatic dosing system Whirring sound after the programme starts and during the last rinse cycle Not a fault when automatic dosing is activated a whirring sound occurs after water enters the drum during detergent dosing and in the last rinse cycle dur ing fabric softener dosing The sound is caused by the Ž i DOS pump unit...

Page 50: ...use half the amount of detergent recommend ed by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergents designed for woollens or delicates Loud noises vibrations and appliance move ment during the spin cycle Is the appliance aligned Alignment on page 18 Are the appliance s feet fixed Secure the appliance s feet Have the transport locks been removed Removing the transport locks on page 14 The display pan...

Page 51: ...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 genuine a...

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