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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 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 discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children
from locking themselves in and putting their lives in danger.
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 before washing.
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.
– During the operation: Be careful when opening the detergent drawer.
Consumption values
Programme Load Electricity
consumption*** Water*** Programme
duration***
COTTON 30 °C* 8 kg 0,35 kWh 57 l 2:06 h
COTTON 40 °C* 8 kg 0,97 kWh 57 l 2:16 h
COTTON 60 °C* 8 kg 1,36 kWh 57 l 2:26 h
COTTON 90 °C 8 kg 2,34 kWh 68 l 2:16 h
EASY CARE 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0,55 kWh 41 l 1:35 h
QUICK/MIX 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0,47 kWh 37 l 0:53 h
DELICATES/SILK 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
ÇWOOL 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* 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.
Programme Additional
function Load Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
COTTON 40/60 °C ecoPerfect j** 8/4 kg 189 kWh 10500 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
*** The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and water inlet tempera-
ture, ambient temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and
selected additional functions.
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Important information
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/PAUSE. At the end of the
programme, turn the programme selector to OFF.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– 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 the laundry
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Ensure that items are not trapped between the door and rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light No prewash. The speedPerfect i function can also be selected if desired.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Insert less laundry. Select Prewash with the programme.
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 COTTON 30 °C and press START/PAUSE. After approx. 10 minutes, press START/PAUSE
to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press START/PAUSE 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 using liquid starch. Pour the starch into the ~ fabric softener
compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions (if necessary clean it first).
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 bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Load display
The loading sensor detects the load amount in the washing machine. The laundry is not weighed.
Recommended dosage
Depending on the programme selected and the load detected, a recommended detergent dosage is displayed in %.
The % display corresponds to the detergent manufacturer's recommendation.
Load adjust
Independently of the load display, the "Load adjust" automatic load sensing function uses additional sensors to adapt
the water and power consumption ideally to each programme, depending on the type of fabric and the load.
TEXTILE GUARD Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
(Outdoor + Impregnation) Clean the detergent drawer thoroughly to remove fabric softener.
residue.
Special detergents and impregnating agents suitable for machine washing are available in sports shops. Dose
according to manufacturing instructions:
1. Place the special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II and
2. pour impregnating agent (max. 170 ml) into the ~ compartment.
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Insert for liquid detergent model-dependent
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely -> 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 End time option.
Care
ʑMachine 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 drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert, push the insert up 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.
ʑDrum
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
ʑDescaling No laundry in the machine.
This is not necessary if the detergent is dosed correctly. However, if it is necessary, follow the
instructions of the descaler manufacturer. Suitable descaling products can be purchased from
our website or after-sales service (
a
page 13).
Information on the display panel depending on model
Door open? Close the door properly; laundry may be trapped.
Tap closed? Open the tap fully, supply hose kinked/trapped; clean the filter
a
page 11, water pressure too low.
Pump blocked? Detergent solution pump blocked; clean detergent solution pump
a
page 11.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; clean the drain hose on the
siphon
a
page 11.
Pause No top-up;
Water level too high
or Temperature too high
Not possible to reload laundry. Press START/PAUSE
to continue the programme.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
F: 34 Cannot lock washing machine door. Open the door and close it again
so that you can hear it "click"; switch the appliance off and on again;
set the programme and make individual settings; start the programme.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch on again. If the
same 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, disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Remove the drainage hose from its holder.
Remove the sealing cap and allow the solution to drain out.
Put the sealing cap back in place.
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 rotate).
5. Put the pump cover back in place and screw it tight. The handle
should stand vertically. Insert the drainage hose into its holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent detergent from flowing down the drain unused during the next wash cycle:
pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the É (Empty) programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to OFF, 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 (apart from Å (Spin)/É (Empty)).
3. Press START/PAUSE. Allow the programme to run for approx.
40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to OFF. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
2. 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 ...
ʑWater is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑNo water supply.
Detergent not dispensed.
–START/PAUSE not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter may be blocked. Clean the filter
a
page 11.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑWashing machine door
cannot be opened.
– Safety function active. Programme terminated?
a
page 4.
–Rinse Hold (no Final spin) selected?
a
page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
a
page 13.
ʑProgramme does not
start.
–START/PAUSE or End time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childlock active? Deactivate it
a
page 5.
ʑDetergent solution does
not drain.
–Rinse Hold (no Final spin) selected?
a
page 3, 4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump
a
page 11.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑWater not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑUnsatisfactory 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.
ʑDrum spins gently
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
imbalance.
ʑResidual water in the 0compartment for care
products.
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean the insert if necessary
a
page 10.
ʑOdour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run the COTTON 90 °C programme with no load inserted.
Use standard detergent.
ʑThe 3status indicator
lights.
Appliance has detected
a detergent overload.
– Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑLoud spinning, vibrations
and “walking” during the
spin cycle.
– Appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feet
a
Installation instructions.
– Transport braces removed?
Remove the transport braces –> Installation instructions.
ʑDisplay panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
– Power cut?
– Circuit breakers tripped? Reset/replace the circuit breakers.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
ʑProgramme sequence
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 - several rinse cycles
are added.
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What to do if ...
ʑThere are detergent
residues on the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Use the Rinse cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
ʑin Reload mode,
START/PAUSE flashes
very quickly and an
audible signal sounds
– Water level too high. Not possible to reload laundry.
– Close door immediately if open.
– To continue the programme, press START/PAUSE.
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 –> 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. Allow them to cool down.
Do not reach inside the drum if it is still turning.
Do not open the 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 -> page 11.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
After-sales service
ʑIf you cannot rectify the fault yourself (Troubleshooting
a
page 12, 13), please contact our
after-sales service. We will always find a suitable solution and will avoid a visit from a service
technician wherever possible.
ʑYou can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-sales
service directory (depending on model).
GB 0844 8928988 (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
ʑPlease give the after-sales service the product number (E no.) and the production number
(FD) of the appliance.
Product number Production number
You will find this information:
on the inside of the washing machine door*/
opened service flap* and rear of the appliance.
*depending on the model
ʑRely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. Please contact us.
This will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who arrive
equipped with genuine spare parts for your appliance.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate Installation instructions
before operating the washing machine.
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