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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.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp 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 lead to 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.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine is in operation.
Consumption values
depending on model
Programme
Load
Electricity
***
Water
***
Programme
duration
***
Cotton 20 °C
7 kg
0,32 kWh
68 l
2 ½ h
Cotton 30 °C
7 kg
0,56 kWh
68 l
2 ½ h
Cotton
*
7 kg
0,91 kWh
68 l
2 ½ h
Cotton
~
7 kg
1,25 kWh
68 l
2 ¾ h
Cotton 90 °C
7 kg
2,16 kWh
74 l
2 ¾ h
Easy-Care 40 °C*
3 kg
0,55 kWh
54 l
1 ¾ h
Mixed Fabrics 40 °C
3 kg
0,45 kWh
35 l
1 ¼ h
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
0,24 kWh
35 l
¾ h
d
/
Wool 30 °C
2 kg
0,22 kWh
47 l
¾ h
*
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.
Programme
Additional function
Load
Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
Cotton
/
~
ć
ecoPerfect
**
3,5/7 kg
165 kWh
10686 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 ºC).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
functions.
9
Care
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
Easy-Care 60 °C
and select
Start
/Reload. At the end of the
programme, turn the programme selector to
Off
.
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 and housing...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1.
Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer from
the housing.
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. Also remove any detergent or fabric softener residues in the housing.
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.
Washing drum and rubber seal
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open so
that the drum can dry out. Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be
necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues to run when the power has been 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
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.
Information on the display panel
depending on model
F: 16
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
F: 17
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter
a
page 10
, Water pressure too low.
F: 18
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
a
page 10
.
Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
a
page 10
.
F: 21
Motor fault. Call customer services.
F: 23
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
–
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the
mains plug.
–
Risk of explosion.
No solvents.
10
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Open and remove the service flap.
2. For models with a drainage hose:
Remove the drainage hose from the
retainer and pull it from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
2* For models without a drainage hose:
Carefully unscrew the pump cover
until the detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is
half full, close the pump cover and empty the service flap. Repeat the
above steps until all the detergent solution has completely drained out.
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 tightly.
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
Off
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 not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1.
Turn off the tap.
2.
Select any programme (apart from
Rinse
/
Spin
//
Empty
).
3.
Choose
Start
/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4.
Turn the programme selector to
Off
. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1.
Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or
for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2.
Connect the hose and check for leaks.
–
Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool down
.
– Turn off the tap.
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
/Reload not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
a
page 10
.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑ
Washing machine door cannot be
opened.
– Safety function active. Programme stopped?
a
page 4
.
–
(without final spin) selected?
a
page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
a
page 9.
ʑ
Programme does not start.
–
Start
/Reload or
Finish in
time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate
a
page 5
.
ʑ
Detergent solution is not drained. –
(without final spin) selected?
a
page 3, 4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump
a
page 10
.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑ
Water not visible in the drum.
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑ
Unsatisfactory spin result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled the spin cycle
because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
–
Less Ironing
selected?
a
page 5.
– Selected speed too low?
a
page 5
.
ʑ
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
Spin cycle performed several
times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts 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 9
.
ʑ
Odour formation in the washing
machine.
– Run programme
Cotton 90 °C
without laundry. Use standard detergent.
ʑ
Status display
t
flashes.
Foam may be coming out of the
detergent drawer.
– Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of
water and pour into dispenser
II
(not for outdoor and down-filled textiles!).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑ
Intense noise formation,
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
Noises during spin and drain
cycles.
– Clean detergent-solution pump
a
page 10.
ʑ
Display panel/indicator lamps do
not function during operation.
– Power cut?
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
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 - adds an additional rinse cycle.
ʑ
Detergent residues on the
laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
– Use the
Rinse
/Spin cycle or brush out 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 customer services
a
Installation instructions.
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