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11
8
Safety instructions
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock
– Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Only plug in or disconnect the mains plug if your hands are dry.
Danger to life
For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation
– Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning
– Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion
– Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury
– The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Consumption values
Programme
Load
Electricity
***
Water
***
Programme duration
***
Cottons 20 °C
6 kg
0,30 kWh
68 l
2
@
h
Cottons 40 °C*
6 kg
0,95 kWh
68 l
2
@
h
Cottons 60 °C
6 kg
1,60 kWh
68 l
2
@
h
Cottons 90 °C
6 kg
2,45 kWh
76 l
2
@
h
Easy-Care 40 °C*
3 kg
0,70 kWh
46 l
1
B
h
Mix 30 °C
2.5 kg
0,40 kWh
44 l
1 h
Silk 30 °C
2 kg
0,30 kWh
37 l
B
h
ÿü
Wool
O
30 °C
2 kg
0,20 kWh
43 l
B
h
*Programme setting for testing in accordance with currently applicable EN60456 standard.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the
maximum spin speed.
Programme
Load
Annual energy consumption Annual water consumption
C Eco Perfect** 40/60 °C
6/3 kg
153 kWh
10560 l
**
Programme settings for testing and energy labelling in accordance with europian standard 2010/30/EU
with cold water(15 °C).
*** The values may deviate from the specified values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and
inlet temperature, ambient temperature, type, amount and level of laundry soiling, detergent used, fluctu-
ations in the power supply and selection of options.
9
Important information
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour into compartment
II
:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate
degree of water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to
Easy-care 60 °C
and press
Start
/Pause
. At the end of the
programme, turn the programme selector to
Off.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Loading laundry
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light
Do not prewash. If required, select the
Speed Perfect
option.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy
Do not load as much laundry. Select the programme with prewash
.
Pause
Load laundry of the same colour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment
II
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 30 °C
and press
Start
/Pause
. After approx. 10 minutes,
press Start/
Pause
to stop the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press
Start
/Pause
again to continue the programme or to select a different programme.
Starching
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
~
fabric
softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always
follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do
not
use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
I
nsert for liquid detergent
depending on model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely
a
page 10
.
– Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
– For gel-type detergents and washing powder,
– for programmes with Prewash (Vorwäsche) or the
Ready in
function.
Cleaning and care
ʑ
Machine housing, control panel
– Remove detergent residue immediately.
– Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
10
Cleaning and care
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1.
Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
2.
To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3.
Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4.
Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5.
Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
ʑ
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
ʑ
Descaling
Make sure that there is no laundry in the machine.
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however,
proceed according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via
our website or from our after-sales service (
a
page 1
).
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
6.
Open the service flap
7.
Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
8.
Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the
detergent solution pump must rotate).
9.
Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly.
10.
Replace the service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of
water into compartment
II
and start the
Empty
programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon is blocked
Turn the programme selector to
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Loosen the hose clamp and carefully remove the drainage hose (caution: residual
water).
2.
Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3.
Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water inlet is blocked
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1.
Turn off the tap.
2.
Select any programme (except for
Spin
c
/
Empty
).
3.
Press
Start
/Pause. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4.
Turn the programme selector to
Off
. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
5.
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
and/or
on standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance,
Take out the filter with a pair of pliers and clean it.
6.
Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Risk of scalding
– Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
–
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the mains plug.
–
Risk of explosion.
No solvents.
11
What to do if...
ʑ
Water is leaking out.
– Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑ
No water supply.
Detergent not dispensed.
–
Start/
Pause not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
a
page 11.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑ
Washing machine door
cannot be opened.
– Safety function active. Programme stopped?
a
page 4
.
– - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) selected?
a
page 3,4.
ʑ
Programme does not start. –
Start
/Pause or
Ready in
time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivating
a
page 5.
ʑ
Detergent solution is not
drained.
– - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) selected?
a
page 3, 4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump
a
page 11.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑ
Water not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑ
Spin result not satisfactory.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system has interrupted the spin
because the laundry is unevenly distributed.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
– Speed selected too low?
a
page 5
.
ʑ
The programme duration
changes during the wash
cycle.
– Not a fault - the programme cycle is optimised for the particular
washing process. This can cause changes in the programme duration
on the display panel.
ʑ
Spin cycle performed
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
imbalance.
ʑ
Residual water in the
0
compartment for care
products.
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean the insert if necessary
a
page 10
.
ʑ
Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run programme
Cottons 90 °C
without laundry. Use standard
detergent.
ʑ
Status display
t
flashing.
Appliance has detected a
detergent overload.
– Too much detergent used?
Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour
into compartment
II
(Not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or
those made with down.)
–
Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle
.
ʑ
Loud noises, vibrations and
“wandering” during the
spin cycle.
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure appliance feet
a
Installation instructions
.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove transportation safety devices
a
Installation instructions
.
ʑ
Display panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
– Power cut?
– Circuit breakers tripped? Switch the circuit breakers back on or
replace.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
ʑ
Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse
cycle.
ʑ
There are detergent
residues on the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Select
Rinse
or brush down the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to
Off
and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service
a
Installation instructions.
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