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 insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands.
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
Option
Load
Electricity con-
sumption
***
Water
***
Programme
duration
***
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons) 30 °C**
8 kg
0.35 kWh
57 l
2:06 h
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons) 40 °C**
8 kg
0.97 kWh
57 l
2:16 h
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons) 60 °C**
8 kg
1.36 kWh
57 l
2:26 h
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons) 60 °C
EcoPerfect
j
*
8 kg
1.03 kWh
56 l
3:25 h
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons) 90 °C
8 kg
2.34 kWh
68 l
2:16 h
Sintéticos
(Easy-care) 40 °C**
3.5 kg
0.55 kWh
41 l
1:35 h
Mix
40 °C**
3.5 kg
0.47 kWh
37 l
0:53 h
Delicado/Seda
(Delicates/Silk)
– –
(cold)
2 kg
0.04 kWh
35 l
0:41 h
Delicado/Seda
(Delicates/Silk) 30 °C
2 kg
0.14 kWh
35 l
0:41 h
:
ø
Lana/Lã
(Wool)
– –
(cold)
2 kg
0.06 kWh
40 l
0:40 h
:
ø
Lana/Lã
(Wool) 30 °C
2 kg
0.16 kWh
40 l
0:40 h
*
Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
As a
short programme
for coloureds, select the programme
Mix 40 °C
with the maximum spin speed.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature,
ambient temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and
selected additional functions.
9
Important information
Before washing for the first time
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap.
Add the following to compartment
II
:
– approx.
1 litre
water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Set the programme selector to
Sintéticos
(Easy-care)
60 °C
and select
Inicio/
Pausa+Carga
(Start/Reload). At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to
Stop
.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– 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 the laundry
Insert large and small items of laundry.
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 additional
i
SpeedPerfect
function.
Pre-treat any stains as necessary.
heavy
Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with Prewash.
Soaking
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
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons)
30 °C
and press
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload). After approx. 10 minutes, press Inicio/
Pausa+Carga
(Start/
Reload
) to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed,
press
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload) again to continue the programme, or 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.
Load indicator
The load sensor detects how heavily the washing machine is loaded. The laundry is not
weighed.
Recommended dosage
Based on the selected programme and the detected load, the recommended dosage function
provides a recommendation for the detergent dosage in %. The % figure refers to the
recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.
Automatic load sensing
Independently of the load indicator, the automatic load sensing function uses additional
sensors to adapt the water and power consumption ideally to each programme,
depending on the type of fabric and the load.
10
Insert for liquid detergent
model-dependent
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 detergents and washing powder,
– for programmes with
Pre-wash
or the
End time
option.
Care
ʑ
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
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
No laundry in the machine.
This is not necessary if the detergent is dosed correctly. However, if it is necessary, follow the
instructions of the descaler manufacturer. Suitable descaling products can be purchased from
our website or after-sales service (
a
page 13
).
Information on the display panel
depending on model
Door open?
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Tap closed?
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the
filter
a
page 11
, Water pressure too low.
Pump blocked?
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
a
page 11.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the
siphon
a
page 11
.
Pause
Top-up not possible;
water level too high
or Temperature too high
Not possible to add more laundry. To continue,
press the
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload) button.
F: 23
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
F: 34
Washing machine door cannot be locked. Open the washing machine
door and close it with an audible "click"; switch the appliance off and
on again; set the programme and make your settings; start the
programme.
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
Stop
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Open and remove the service flap.
2.
Take the drainage hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Push the sealing cap back on.
3.
Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4.
Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent solution
pump must rotate).
5.
Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle is vertical. Place the drainage hose
back into the retainer.
6.
Place the service flap back on and close.
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
Turn the programme selector to
Stop
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (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 supply
Risk of electric shock
Do no immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (it contains an electrical valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1.
Turn off the tap.
2.
Select any programme (except
Centrif. adicional
c
(Spin)
/
>
(Empty)).
3.
Choose
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload). Let the programme run for approximately
40 seconds.
4.
Turn the programme selector to
Stop
. Disconnect the mains plug.
5.
Clean the filter:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
and/or
for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
6.
Connect the hose and check for leaks.
–
Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent
solution to cool down.
–
Turn off the tap.
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.
–
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload) 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 termination?
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.
–
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload) or
End time
selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate
a
page 5
.
ʑ
Detergent solution is not
drained.
–
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 has cancelled
the spin cycle due to uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
–
S
Reduced Iron
selected?
a
page 5.
– Speed selected too low?
a
page 5
.
ʑ
Spin cycle performed
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
Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run programme
Resistentes/ Algod.
(Cottons)
90 °C
without
laundry. Use standard detergent.
ʑ
³
The
þ
status indicator
lights up.
Appliance has detected
a detergent overload.
– Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment
II
(not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑ
Loud noise generated,
vibrations and
“wandering” during the
spin cycle.
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feet
a
Installation instructions
.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices
a
Installation
instructions
.
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.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
ʑ
Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - several rinse cycles
are added.
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What to do if ...
ʑ
Detergent residues on
the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Select
(Rinse) or brush the laundry after washing.
ʑ
In Reload mode,
Inicio/
Pausa+Carga
(
Start/Re-
load
) flashes very quickly
and a signal sounds.
– Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the
washing machine door immediately if necessary.
– To continue, press the
Inicio
/Pausa+Carga (
Start
/Reload)
button.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to
Stop
and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply 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 it 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
Stop
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 rectify the fault yourself (Troubleshooting
a
page 12, 13
), please contact our
after-sales service. We will always find a suitable solution and will avoid a visit from a service
technician wherever possible.
ʑ
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-sales
service directory (depending on model).
GB
0844 8928979
(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
ES
902 351 352
PT
21 4250 700
ʑ
Please give the After-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number
(FD) 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.
*depending on the model
ʑ
Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer.
Please contact us.
This will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who arrive
equipped with genuine spare parts for your appliance
Instruction manual
Washing machine
en
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
