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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 on 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 remove 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 emptying 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
Additional function Load
Electricity
consumption
***
Water
***
Programme
duration
***
Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C**
Intensive Wash
8 kg
0.61 kWh
80 l
2:12 h
Cottons/Coloureds 40 °C**
Intensive Wash
8 kg
0.94 kWh
80 l
2:12 h
Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C** Intensive Wash
8 kg
1.65 kWh
80 l
2:12 h
Eco 60 °C**
Intensive Wash
8 kg
1.20 kWh
56 l
3:25 h
Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C
Intensive Wash
8 kg
2.73 kWh
97 l
2:12 h
Easy-Care 40 °C**
Intensive Wash
3.5 kg
0.55 kWh
53 l
1:12 h
Easy-Care 40 °C**
(also suitable as a
short programme
)
-
3.5 kg
0.54 kWh
53 l
0:45 h
Delicates/Silk 30 °C
-
2 kg
0.20 kWh
39 l
0:40 h
Wool cold
-
2 kg
0.08 kWh
40 l
0:36 h
Wool
ü
30 °C
-
2 kg
0.20 kWh
40 l
0:36 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU Directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using
the maximum spin speed.
As a
short programme
for coloureds, select the
Easy-Care 40 °C
programme, using 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.
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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
according to water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to
Easy-Care 60 °C
and choose
Start
.
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to
Off
.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow 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 items of laundry
Insert 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.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select
Intensive Wash
additional
function as necessary.
heavy
Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with Prewash.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select
Intensive Wash
additional
function as necessary.
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
Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C
and select
Start
. After
approx. 10 minutes, press
Start
,
to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time
has elapsed, press
Start
,
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.
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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
Prewash
or the
Finish in
option
Care
ʑ
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– 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.
Fit 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.
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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
Ensure 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 13
).
Information on the display panel
depending on model
¨
:
³±
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
¨
:
³Å
,
É
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter
a
page 11
, water pressure too low.
¨
:
³µ
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
.
¨
:
´
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
¨
:
´
,
±³
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.
¨
:
,
´
,
Motor fault. Call the after-sales service.
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.
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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 hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Push the sealing cap back on.
3.
Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).
4.
Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller
in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate).
5.
Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle points upright.
Replace the drainage hose in the holder.
6.
Refit the service flap and close it.
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
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drainage hose carefully (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 not immerse the AquaStop 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/Empty).
3.
Select
Start
. 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
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.
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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
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 Stop = no final spin) selected?
a
page 3,4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
a
page 13.
ʑ
Programme does not
start.
–
Start
or
Finish in
time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
ʑ
Detergent solution does
not empty.
–
(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.
– No fault - the unbalanced-load detection system interrupted
spinning, uneven laundry distribution.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
–
Less Ironing
selected?
a
page 5.
– Speed selected too low?
a
page 5
.
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The programme duration
changes during the wash
cycle.
– Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the
particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
programme duration in the display field.
ʑ
Drum spins gently
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
imbalance.
ʑ
Residual water in the
compartment
0
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/Coloureds 90 °C
without laundry. Use
standard detergent.
ʑ
Status display
³
t
(Wash)
flashes. Detergent may
be leaking out of the
detergent drawer.
– 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 spinning, 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
Noises during spin and
drain cycles.
– Clean detergent-solution pump
–> page 10
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 Status
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.
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What to do if ...
ʑ
There are detergent
residues on the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Select
Rapid 15’
or brush out the laundry after washing.
ʑ
–
Æ
– in the display panel. –
Start
selected.
– To continue the programme, press
Start
.
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In pause mode,
Start
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, press the Start button.
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.
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 turning.
Do not open the washing machine door if you can see water through the
glass.
1.
Turn the programme selector to
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
2.
Drain the detergent solution
a
page 10.
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
You will find the contact data for your closest after-sales service in the after-sales service
directory (depending on model).
–
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
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Please give the after-sales service the product number (E no.) 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 model
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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.
Instruction manual
Washing
machine
Observe the safety
instructions on
page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate
Installation instructions before operating the
washing machine.
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