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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
1. Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer from the housing.
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 dry it. Also remove
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
depending on model
Programme
Programme
Load
Electricity**
Water**
duration**
Algodão (Cottons) 20 °C
7 kg
0,31 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
Algodão (Cottons) 40 °C
7 kg
0,85 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
Algodão (Cottons) 60 °C
7 kg
1,21 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
Algodão (Cottons) 90 °C
7 kg
2,01 kWh
77 l
3 h
Sintéticos (Easy-Care) 40 °C
3 kg
0,64 kWh
56 l
1 ¾ h
Mix 40 °C
3 kg
0,46 kWh
36 l
1 ¼ h
Delicado/Seda (Delicates/Silk) 40 °C
2 kg
0,24 kWh
37 l
¾ h
1. Turn the programme selector to Stop (Off) and disconnect the mains plug.
/ Lã (Wool) 30 °C
2 kg
0,22 kWh
47 l
¾ h
2. Drain the detergent solution
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Annual energy
Annual water
Programme
Additional function
Load
consumption
consumption
Algodão (Cottons) 40 / 60 °C
EcoPerfect*
3,5/7 kg
165 kWh
10686 l
Information on the display panel
* 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-
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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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– Risk of electric shock.
Maintenance
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. Add the following to compartment II:
Turn the programme selector to Stop (Off) and disconnect the mains
– approx. 1 litre water
plug.
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water
1. Open and remove the service flap.
hardness)
Set the programme selector to Sintéticos (Easy-care) 60 °C and select Inicio/Pausa ( Start /Pause). At the end of the
programme, turn the programme selector to Stop (Off).
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the
retainer and pull it from the housing. Remove the container.
Machine housing, control panel
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
half full, close the pump cover and empty the service flap. Repeat the
Cleaning the detergent drawer and housing...
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).
any detergent or fabric softener residues in the housing.
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:
Washing drum and rubber seal
Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Turn the programme selector to Stop (Off) and disconnect the mains plug.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be necessary if the
(residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
correct dosage of detergent is used.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
clamp.
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry
Filter in the water supply
has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of electric shock
Risk of scalding.
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
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.
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
page 10.
2. Select any programme (except
3. Select Inicio/Pausa (Start/Pause). Let the programme run for
Washing machine door can then be opened.
approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Stop (Off). Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
depending on model
1. Depending on model:
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter using a small brush.
Clean the filter
page 10, Water pressure too low.
and/or for Standard and HydroSafe models:
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
page 10.
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Motor fault. Call the after-sales service.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
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.
– Inicio/Pausa (Start/Pause) not selected?
Detergent not
– Tap not turned on?
dispensed.
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door
– Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
– - - - - (without final spin) selected?
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
Programme does not
– Inicio/Pausa (Start/Pause) or
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate
Detergent solution is
– - - - - (without final spin) selected?
not 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.
– Programme
Fácil (Easy-Iron) selected?
– Speed selected too low?
The programme
– Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the
duration changes
particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
during the wash cycle.
programme duration in the display field.
(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
products.
Odour formation in the
– Run programme Algodão (Cottons) 90 °C without laundry. Use
washing machine.
standard detergent.
Lavar (wash) display
– Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with
lamp flashes. Foam
½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor and
may be coming out of
down-filled textiles!).
the detergent drawer.
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation,
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and
Secure the appliance feet
"wandering" during the
– Transportation safety devices removed? Remove the transportation
spin cycle.
safety devices
Installation instructions.
Noises during spin and
– Clean detergent-solution pump
(Rinse)/
(Spin) /
(Drain)).
drain cycles.
Display panel/indicator
– Power cut?
lamps do not function
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuses.
during operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
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 on
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry.
residues.
– Select
(Rinse)/
(Spin) or brush the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Stop (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 9.
(Finished in)-time selected?
page 5.
page 3, 4.
page 10.
page 7.
page 5.
page 9.
Installation instructions.
Washing machine
WAE20277EP
page 10
en operating instructions
Installation instructions.
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