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Disconnect the mains plug.

ŮƢƨƠƜƧƜ ƢƚƥƤƱ

ƈƖƛƜƚƤƥƚ ƌƬƵưƢƥƨ

ŲƦƬƤƠƫƠ ƦƞƩƨƵ

ŰƢƖƥƣƜ

ƊƚƵƫƠ

12

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.

ŰƢƖƥƣƜ

/

ƊƚƵƫƠ

 (

Start

/Reload) not pressed?

– 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 Hold = no final spin) selected?

a

page 3, 4.

Can be opened by emergency release only?

a

page 13.

ʑ

Programme does not start.

ŰƢƖƥƣƜ

/

ƊƚƵƫƠ

 (

Start

/Reload) pressed or

ŰƨƤƞơƤ Ƨƚ

:

(Finished in)

 time selected?

– Washing machine door closed?

Childlock active? Deactivate

a

page 5

.

ʑ

Detergent solution does not 
drain.

 (Rinse Hold = 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 unbalanced-load detection system interrupted spinning, uneven 

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

ƁƞƘưƨ

.

ƨƧƖƠƑƟƭơƖ

 (Reduced ironing) selected?

a

page 5.

Speed selected too low? 

a

page 5

.

ʑ

The programme duration 
changes during the washing 
cycle.

– Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the relevant washing 

process. This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.

ʑ

Drum spins gently several 
times.

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

ʑ

Residual water in the

~

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

Odours in the washing machine.

Run programme 

ŸƖơƗƖƟƚƥƑ

 (Cottons)

 90 °C

without laundry. Use standard 

detergent

.

ʑ

Status display

³

t

flashing.

Detergent may escape from the 
detergent drawer.

Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into 
compartment

 II

(not for outdoor or down fabrics).

– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

ʑ

Loud spinning, vibrations and 
“walking” 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

Noises during spinning and 
draining.

Clean the detergent solution pump

a

page 11.

ʑ

Display panel/indicator lamps 
do not function during 
operation.

– Power cut?
– Circuit breakers tripped or fuses blown? Reset the circuit breakers or change 

the fuses.

– Energy saving mode active?
– 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 is detergent residue on 
the laundry.

– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.

Select

ƄƒƗƘƖƠơƖ

/

ƌƬƵưƢƥƨ

c

(

Rinse

/Spin

)

or brush out the laundry after washing.

13

What to do if...

ʑ

In reload mode, 

ŰƢƖƥƣƜ

/

ƆƖƱƧƜ

(Start/Reload)

flashes very quickly and a signal 
sounds

– Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close the washing machine 

door immediately if necessary.

To continue the programme, press 

ŰƢƖƥƣƜ

/

ƊƚƵƫƠ

 (

Start

/Reload).

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 tap and call the after-sales service

a

page 13

.

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:

Risk of scalding

!

The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.

1.

Turn the programme selector to 

Off

and disconnect the mains plug.

2.

Drain the detergent solution

a

page 11.

3.

Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.

After-sales service

ʑ

If you cannot remedy the fault yourself (What to do if ..., 

a

page 12, 13

), contact our after-sales service. We will always 

find a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by repair personnel

.

ʑ

The contact details of your nearest after-sales service can be found here or in the after-sales service directory 
(model-dependent).

- GB

0844 8928999     (Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. 

                                          A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply).

-  IE

 01450 2655

ʑ

Please give the after-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production (FD) number of the appliance.

Product number                     Production number

This information can be found:
on the inside of the washing machine door*/opened service 
flap* and rear of the appliance.
*model-dependent

ʑ

Trust the manufacturer's competence. 

Turn to us. 

You will thereby ensure that the repairs are performed by trained service personnel equipped with original repair parts.

Summary of Contents for WM12S423GR

Page 1: ...üin the display panel You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently ON OFF After the start end of the programme press ŰƢƖƥƣƜ ƊƚƵƫƠ Start Reload for approx 5 seconds Note The childlock can remain activated until you start the next programme even after switching off the machine Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the program...

Page 2: ... displays Switch off the appliance wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on If the display appears again call the after sales service a page 13 Risk of electric shock Disconnect the mains plug Risk of explosion No solvents 11 Information about blockages Detergent solution pump Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug 1 Open and remove the service flap 2 Take the drainage ho...

Page 3: ...g machine is not to be used by children or persons not familiar with the operating instructions Keep pets away from the washing machine Install correctly according to the separate installation instructions Check the machine Never use a damaged machine Inform the after sales service Connect the mains plug Make sure your hands are dry Take hold of the plug only Turn the tap on Programmes Detailed ov...

Page 4: ...ons buttons a Individual settings page 5 Press ŜƎƂƑƏƈ ŲƂƝƓſ Start Reload Washing End of programme when the ŰƢƖƥƣƜ ƆƖƱƧƜ Start Reload button is off and appears in the display panel If the display panel light is off press any button a Energy saving mode page 5 Cancelling the programme Programmes at high temperatures Cool laundry Select ƄƒƗƘƖƠơƖ ƌƬƵưƢƥƨc Rinse Spin Select ŰƢƖƥƣƜ ƊƚƵƫƠ Start Reload Pr...

Page 5: ...ing energy with a washing performance comparable to that of the standard programme ƁƞƘưƨ ƨƧƖƠƑƟƭơƖ Reduced ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing Gentle final spin at reduced speed Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly ŰƣƨƥƖ ƣƒƗƘ Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the washing result ʑ Childlock süin the displa...

Page 6: ...rtains measuring 25 30 m i speedPerfect ecoPerfect ŰƣƨƥƖ ƣƒƗƘ Extra Rinse c Rinse Hold reduced rinse spin and final spin ƆƤƩƟƑơƞƧƖ ƇƤƱƫƖ ƘƥƖƪƚƔƤƩ Shirts Business c 40 C 2 kg Non iron shirts made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics i speed Perfect eco Perfect ƁƞƘưƨ ƨƧƖƠƑƟƭơƖ Reduced ironing ŰƣƨƥƖ ƣƒƗƘ Extra Rinse Rinse Hold spin only hang up to drip dry ƂƚƨƖƣƭƨƑ Delicates Silk 40 C ...

Page 7: ...ap on Pour the following into compartment II approx 1 litre water detergent dosage according to the manufacturer s instructions for light soiling and according to water hardness Turn the programme selector to ŻƩƖƔƧƝƜƨƖ ƈƩƢƝƚƨƞƟƑ Easy care 60 C and press ŰƢƖƥƣƜ ƊƚƵƫƠ Start Reload At the end of the programme turn the programme selector to Off Protecting the laundry and the machine When determining t...

Page 8: ...Other displays Switch off the appliance wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on If the display appears again call the after sales service a page 13 Risk of electric shock Disconnect the mains plug Risk of explosion No solvents 11 Information about blockages Detergent solution pump Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug 1 Open and remove the service flap 2 Take the draina...

Page 9: ...cut Circuit breakers tripped or fuses blown Reset the circuit breakers or change the fuses Energy saving mode active 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...

Page 10: ...Instruction manual Washing machine Observe the safety instructions on page 8 Read these instructions and the separate Installation instructions before operating the washing machine en ...

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