Safety instructions
Care
– 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
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
washing machine.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
Risk of injury
– The washing machine door can become very hot.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– 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
Additional
Electricity
Programme
Programme
Load
Water***
***
function
consumption***
duration
Cottons 30 °C**
7 kg
0,55 kWh
60 l
2:36 h
Cottons 40 °C**
7 kg
0,69 kWh
60 l
2:36 h
Cottons 60 °C**
7 kg
1,33 kWh
60 l
2:39 h
Cottons 60 °C
EcoPerfect*
7 kg
1,05 kWh
47 l
3:08 h
Cottons 90 °C
7 kg
2,00 kWh
64 l
2:47 h
Easy-Care 40 °C**
3 kg
0,55 kWh
55 l
1:37 h
Mixed Load 40 °C**
3 kg
0,48 kWh
32 l
1:03 h
Delicate/Silk
2 kg
0,06 kWh
31 l
0:41 h
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution -> page 10.
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
0,21 kWh
31 l
0:41 h
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Wool
2 kg
0,10 kWh
39 l
0:40 h
Wool 30 °C
2 kg
0,19 kWh
39 l
0:40 h
Information on the display panel
* 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.
F: 16
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
Mixed Load 40 °C with the maximum spin speed.
F: 17
*** 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
F: 18
functions.
F: 21
F: 23
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– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
Maintenance
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Before washing for the first time
Detergent solution pump
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
1. Open and remove the service flap.
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.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from
Machine housing, control panel
the retainer and pull it from the housing.Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
until the detergent solution begins to flow out.When the service flap is
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
half full, close the pump cover and empty the service flap. Repeat the
above steps until all the detergent solution has completely drained out.
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
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).
dry it.
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
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
Drum
Drainage hose at the siphon
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
Filter in the water supply
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry
Risk of electric shock
has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
down. Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. Do not open the
1. Turn off the tap.
washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
2. Select any programme (apart from
3. Choose
Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40
seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
depending on model
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Clean the filter –> Page 10, Water pressure too low.
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump -> page 10.
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon -> page 10.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
Motor fault. Call customer services.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
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– Risk of scalding.
What to do if ...
Allow the detergent solution to cool
down.
Water is leaking out.
– Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply.
–
Start/Reload not selected?
Detergent not
– Tap not turned on?
dispensed.
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter -> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door
– Safety function active. Programme stopped? -> page 4.
cannot be opened.
–
(without final spin) selected? -> page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? -> page 9.
Programme does not
–
Start/Reload or
Ready in time selected?
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate -> page 5.
Detergent solution is
–
(without final spin) selected? -> page 3, 4.
not drained.
– Clean the detergent solution pump -> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result.
the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
–
Reduced Ironing selected? –> page 5.
– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.
The programme length
– Not a fault - the number of spin cycles may be changed due to
jumps during the final
the varying distribution of the laundry, which may cause the time
spin.
in the display panel to be corrected.
Drain programme.
Spin cycle performed
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times.
imbalance.
Residual water in the
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care
– Clean the insert if necessary -> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the
– Run programme
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
washing machine.
standard detergent.
Status display
– Too much detergent used?
flashing.
If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Appliance has detected
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
a detergent overload.
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation,
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and
Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
"wandering" during the
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Spin /
Drain).
spin cycle.
Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Display panel/indicator
– Power cut?
lamps do not function
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
during operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
Programme sequence
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
longer than usual.
by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
on the laundry.
residues.
– Use the
Rinse 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.
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– Turn off the water supply and call customer services –> Installation instructions.
Washing machine
Instruction manual
en
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
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