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 cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
1. Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your
Risk of injury
– The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
– 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.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
depending on model
Programme
Programme
Load
Electricity***
Water***
duration***
Cottons 30 °C*
6 kg
0,51 kWh
55 l
02:22 h
Cottons 40 °C*
6 kg
0,63 kWh
55 l
02:22 h
Cottons 60 °C*
6 kg
1,26 kWh
55 l
02:31 h
Cottons 90 °C
6 kg
1,98 kWh
59 l
02:35 h
Information on the indicator lights
Easy-Care 40 °C*
3 kg
0,55 kWh
55 l
01:37 h
A signal sounds and indicator lights for the spin speed flash:
Mixed Load 40 °C
3 kg
0,48 kWh
32 l
01:03 h
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Close the washing
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
0,21 kWh
31 l
00:41 h
machine door properly;
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laundry may be caught.
/ Wool 30 °C
2 kg
0,19 kWh
39 l
00:40 h
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* Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
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Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
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Annual energy
Annual water
Programme
Additional function
Load
consumption
consumption
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Motor fault. Call the after-
Cottons 40/60 °C
EcoPerfect**
6/3kg
196 kWh
10120 l
sales service.
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** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 ºC).
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*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
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perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
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functions.
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Maintenance
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– 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.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Add the following to compartment II:
1. Open and remove the service flap.
– 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. At the end of the
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Machine housing, control panel
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
and empty the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has
completely drained out.
Cleaning the detergent drawer and housing...
... 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).
from the housing.
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly in place.
finger.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
dry it. Also remove any detergent or fabric softener residues in the
housing.
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
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can
Drainage hose at the siphon
evaporate.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Washing drum and rubber seal
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open so
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
that the drum can dry out. Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Filter in the water supply
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
Risk of electric shock.
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
model-dependent
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for
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Detergent solution pump
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Open the tap completely,
3. Select Start. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
blocked; Clean the
supply hose kinked or
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4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
detergent solution pump
trapped;
Clean the filter:
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page 10.
Clean the filter
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Drainage hose/waste pipe
page 10,
1. Depending on model:
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blocked; Clean the drainage
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Water pressure too low.
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
hose at the siphon
Clean the filter using a small brush.
page 10.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
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Water in the base tub,
appliance leaking. Call the
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after-sales service.
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance.
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Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
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2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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– Risk of scalding.
What to do if ...
Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out.
– Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply.
– Start not selected?
Detergent not dispensed.
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door
– Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
– Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected?
Programme does not
– Start selected?
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not
– Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected?
drained.
– Clean the detergent solution pump
– 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.
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Reduced Ironing selected?
– Selected speed too low?
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
Drain programme.
products.
Odour formation in the
– Run programme
washing machine.
standard detergent.
Wash display lamp
– Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
flashes. Foam may be
with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor
coming out of the
and down-filled textiles!).
detergent drawer.
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation,
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and "walking"
Secure the appliance feet
during the spin cycle.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices
instructions.
Noises during spin and
– Clean detergent-solution pump
drain cycles.
Rinse/
Spin //
Drain).
The indicator lights do
– Power cut?
not function during
– Fuses tripped? Reset/change the fuse.
operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual.
imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry.
residues.
– Select
Rinse/
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
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page 10.
page 3, 4.
page 3, 4.
page 10.
page 5.
page 5.
page 9.
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
Installation instructions.
Installation
Washing machine
page 10.
en Instruction manual
Spin or brush out the laundry after washing.
Installation instructions.
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