Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Gaggenau washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
Environmental protection water consumption in the selected Environmental programmes. The more display segments are protection visible, the higher the respective consumption. Packaging/used appliance This enables you to compare the E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n consumption levels of the different Dispose of packaging in an programmes when choosing your...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Service flap Detergent drawer with illuminated displays for the i-DOS dispenser on the drawer handle ~ Page 32...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive i-DOS iIw, i-DOS w Note: (except for the main switch) and only ~ Page 24, need to be pressed lightly. An overview of all settings that can be selected ~ Page 16 Main switch Buttons Child lock (¯...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Main menu after selecting the programme e.g. Easy Care The arrows on the display panel indicate in which direction the programme default settings can be changed using the buttons located above and below. To change, select the button under the programme highlighted in black and change the programme.
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Getting to know the appliance Options (±) button selected and select, for example, the Rinse Hold ($) option: Using the buttons under the two left- hand arrows, select the option. Using the two right-hand arrows, select the displayed value. The selected options are active immediately and are displayed on the display panel.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 15 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry speedPerfect ( setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Name of the programme Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and the fabrics for which it Temperature that can be selected;...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C 0 - 1600** rpm ¦, (, x, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Super 15 * Max. 2 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 15 minutes, suitable for small Ž - 40 °C items of lightly soiled laundry 0 - 1200** rpm $, Á Detergent è, fabric softener è Dark Wash Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Shirts / Blouses Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic or Ž - 60 °C blended fabrics 0 - 800** rpm Notes ¦, (, x, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Drum clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing 1200 rpm frequently at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Textileguard * Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant items 0 - 800** rpm Select a programme. ¦, (, x, Ï, Z, $, Á Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to Detergent -, fabric softener - compartment v u.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Automatic Soft * Max. 3.5 kg Gentler treatment of laundry; 30 °C the degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically 1000** rpm detected and the washing sequence and intelligent dosage are x, $, Á...
Programme default settings Finished in Programme default settings The programme duration is shown after selecting the programme. The programme default settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the main menu after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings/options Pre-wash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. The settings/options that are available Notes A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s / o p t i o n s depend on the model.
Additional programme settings/options Less Ironing * Rinse Hold * Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Reduces creasing thanks to a special The washing remains in the water after spin sequence followed by fluffing and the last rinse cycle.
Operating the appliance Types of stain that can be selected: The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: Baby food • Blood Blood Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, Ç then the selected wash programme Strawberry Ì starts.
Press the # button. The appliance is You can use or change the default switched on. settings for each washing cycle. The Gaggenau logo appears on the To do this, repeatedly press the display and all indicator lamps light up. corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
The bar fills in during the Wait until the Gaggenau logo no ■ washing cycle and provides information longer appears before adding about the current progress of the laundry.
Operating the appliance If you adjust the programme selector or Some programme sequence steps select a button when the childproof lock explained: is activated, EChildproof lock Load adjust active ~ Page 36 activated appears in the display panel. ■ Notes The childproof lock can be activated ■...
Operating the appliance Changing the programme Programme end ÿFinished, remove washing appears If you have started the wrong on the display panel. The A button programme by mistake, you can indicator lamp is off. change the programme as follows: Press the A button. Select another programme.
Intelligent dosing system Initial use/filling the Intelligent dosing dispensers system Refer to the manufacturer's instructions Intelligent dosing system in when choosing your detergent and I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m fabric softener.
Intelligent dosing system (De)selecting intelligent dosage and adjusting the dosage strength: The intelligent dosages for detergent and fabric softener are set at the factory for programmes in which intelligent dosing can be used. Overview of programmes ~ Page 16 Close the cover(s). The dosage strength has been preset to Slowly push the detergent drawer in low (lightly soiled laundry) for...
Intelligent dosing system Base dosage Select the basic fabric softener dosage according to how soft you would like your laundry to be. The basic dosages are: Changing one basic dosage affects all For detergents – based on the three dosage quantities in the same ■...
Intelligent dosing system The i-DOS w dispenser is Caution! ■ automatically deactivated if Damage to the appliance detergent dosing is activated for the Cleaning agents and agents for i-DOS iIw dispenser. pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, The settings for this programme are prewash sprays, etc.) may cause saved until they are changed.
Appliance settings To change the settings, press and hold Appliance settings both Basic settings buttons for approx. 3 seconds. ~ Page 13 You can change the following appliance A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s settings: Notes The settings are retained after the...
Cleaning and maintenance Load sensor/display Caution! Damage to the appliance The load sensor detects the load level Cleaning agents that contain solvents, in the washing machine when the door e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage is open. This is indicated by the bar surfaces and components in the filling on the display panel.
Cleaning and maintenance i-DOS detergent draw and its Cleaning the dispensers/detergent drawer: housing The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to Emptying the dispensers: clean to dispensers after you have The dispensers have emptying emptied them. outlets with removable sealing plugs a) Empty the dispensers before at the front.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into – Protect the rear drawer connector contact with the hot water, you may be against water, detergent or fabric- scalded.
Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water supply blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Put the service flap back on, lock it Press the A button. Allow the into place and close it.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Re-fill the The i-DOS dispensers are below the minimum fill level; top up ~ Page 32. i-DOS iIw , w dispenser i-DOS iIw, i-DOS w set i-DOS iIw , i-DOS w to off. error;...
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedy Drum care This instruction reminds you to carry out the Drum clean 90 °C programme or a information: 60 °C programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer tub. Notes Run the programme without laundry.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is not visible in the Not a fault – the water is below the visible area. drum. The spin result is not Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy In the "Reload" status, The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■ A flashes very quickly immediately, if necessary. and a signal sounds. Press the A button to continue the programme. ■...
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption* consumption*...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools Spirit level for aligning ■ Spanner with: ■ – WAF13 for loosening the transport braces, and –...
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Notes In addition to the safety information kitchenette ■ listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special Warning requirements. Danger of death! If in doubt, have the appliance ■ There is a risk of electric shock if you connected by a specialist.
Positioning and connecting Take the hoses out of the holders. Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a wrench (WAF 13). Remove the sleeves. Remove the mains cable from the holders. Right-hand connection ■...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Danger of death! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) There is a risk of electric shock if you When the tap is open, the water flow touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "movement".
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time E.g. when moving house The washing machine was thoroughly Caution! tested before leaving the factory. To Risk of damage to the appliance remove any water that may be left over caused by detergent/fabric softener from the test, run the first wash cycle leaking from the dispensers.
Aqua-Stop warranty Fitting the transportation securing Aqua-Stop warranty means: Remove the covers and keep them Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop in a safe place. A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y If required, use a screwdriver.
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Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY www.gaggenau.com Advice and repair order in the event of faults 0344 892 8988 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory.