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 sintéticos (easy-care) 60 °C and select inicio (start). At
the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to stop (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...
...if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw 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.
Drum
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.
Information to indicator lights
Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash:
Indicator lights
c(rinse) and
þü(wash) flash
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Indicator lights
c(spin) and
þü(wash) flash
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter a page 10, Water pressure too low.
Indicator lights
c(spin) and
c(rinse) flash
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.
Indicator light
c(rinse) flashes
Motor fault. Call the after-sales service.
All indicator lights flash Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
10
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to stop (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 in place 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 4 plus (empty) programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to stop (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
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for (spin), 4 plus (empty)).
3. Select inicio (start). Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to stop (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.
