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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
washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
1. Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer
Risk of injury
– The washing machine door can become very hot.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
– 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).
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine is in operation.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Consumption values
depending on model
Programme
Programme
Load
Electricity**
Water**
duration**
(Cottons) 20 °C
7 kg
0,31 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
(Cottons) 40 °C
7 kg
0,85 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
(Cottons) 60 °C
7 kg
1,21 kWh
72 l
2 ¾ h
(Cottons) 90 °C
7 kg
2,01 kWh
77 l
3 h
(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
Information on the indicator lights
(Delicate/Silk) 30 °C
2 kg
0,24 kWh
37 l
¾ h
A signal sounds and indicator lights for the spin speed flash:
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(Wool) 30°C
2 kg
0,22 kWh
47 l
¾ h
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Close the washing
machine door properly;
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laundry may be caught.
Additional
Annual energy
Annual water
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Programme
Load
function
consumption
consumption
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(Cottons) 40/60 °C
Eco Perfect*
3,5/7 kg
165 kWh
10686 l
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* 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
Motor fault. Call the after-
functions.
sales service.
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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.
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
(Cottons) 60 °C and select
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2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
(Start/Pause). At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
from the housing. Remove the container.
Machine housing, control panel
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
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).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
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
Cleaning the detergent drawer and housing...
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
from the housing.
solution pump must rotate).
finger.
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly in place.
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).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open so
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
that the drum can dry out. Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Filter in the water supply
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Risk of electric shock.
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
model-dependent
2. Select any programme (except for
(Drain)).
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3. Select
Detergent solution pump
Open the tap completely,
blocked; Clean the
supply hose kinked or
40 seconds.
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detergent solution pump
trapped;
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
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page 10.
Clean the filter
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.
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Water in the base tub,
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
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.
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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
Programme does not
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start.
– Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not
– Is
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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– 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.
Use standard detergent.
(Wash) display
– Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
lamp flashes. Foam may
with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor
be 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.
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(Rinse/Spin) //
The indicator lights do
– Power cut?
not function during
– Fuses tripped? Reset/change the fuse.
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(Start/Pause). Let the programme run for approximately
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
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.
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service
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(Start/Pause) not selected?
page 10.
(without final spin) selected?
page 3, 4.
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(Start/Pause) selected?
(without final spin) selected?
page 3, 4.
page 10.
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(Reduced Ironing) selected?
page 5.
page 5.
page 9.
(Cottons) 90 °C without laundry.
Installation instructions.
Installation
page 10.
Washing machine
WAE20171GR...
en operating instructions
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(Rinse/Spin) or brush out the laundry
Installation instructions.
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