Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Laundry.......... 33 General information...... 4 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 Intended use........ 4 Sorting laundry ....... 34 Restriction on user group.... 5 Degrees of soiling ...... 34 Safe installation ........ 5 Care symbols on the care labels ... 34 Safe use ........... 7 Detergents and care products..
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Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon........ 47 Clean the water inlet filters..... 48 Troubleshooting...... 50 Error code / Fault display / Sig- nal........... 50 Malfunctions ........ 52 Noise .......... 55 Problem with results....... 56 Leakage.......... 58 Odours.......... 58 Emergency release ...... 59 Transportation, storage and disposal .........
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
Safety en Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
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en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. ▶ Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. ▶ Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. ¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard.
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en Safety ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
Safety en ¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. ▶ Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. ¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries.
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en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Preventing material damage en Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. ¡ If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
en Environmental protection and saving energy Remove all detergent residue, "Add " → Page 36 detergent based ▶ spray residue or other residues on the laundry's degree of soiling. immediately if they come into For light to normal soiling, a smal- contact with the appliance. ler amount of detergent is suffi- cient.
Installation and connection en ATTENTION! The appliance comes with an Aqua- Objects remaining in the drum that Sensor. are not designed for operation with During the rinse cycle, the Aqua- the appliance may cause material Sensor checks the degree of tur- damage and damage to the appli- bidity of the rinsing water, and ad- ance.
en Installation and connection Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Requirements for the installa- Washing machine tion location Accompanying documents The appliance may "wander" when it Water inlet hose spins.
Installation and connection en Installation location Requirements WARNING Risk of electric shock! On a wooden joist Place the appliance The appliance contains live parts. floor on a water-resistant Touching live parts is dangerous. wooden board which Do not operate the appliance ▶...
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en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. Remove the four sleeves.
Installation and connection en Note: Please read the information in Connecting the appliance the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- Connect your appliance to the power ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- supply, water inlet and water outlet. tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
en Installation and connection Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Do not press on the display using Detergent drawer ▶ pointed or sharp objects. Below is an overview of the structure of the detergent drawer. Manual dosing compartment / : Dispenser for fabric softener or detergent : Dispenser for detergent Controls...
Display en Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme duration/ Approximate expected programme duration or pro- programme time re- gramme time remaining. maining 10 "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
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en Display Display Designation Description Water consumption Water consumption for the selected programme. : Low water consumption ¡ : High water consumption ¡ End signal Basic setting Button signal Basic setting Display brightness Basic setting Reminder to clean the Flashes: Drum is dirty. Run the Drum Clean pro- drum gramme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub.
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Display en Display Designation Description Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and cannot be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed properly. ¡ Off: The door is unlocked and can be opened. ¡ No water pressure. → "Error code / Fault display / Signal", Page 50 ¡...
en Buttons Buttons Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 26. Button Selection Description...
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Buttons en Button Selection Description 3s (Child Lock 3 ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. sec.) Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or ¡ Deactivate accidental operation. If the childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been switched off, the childproof lock remains activated.
en Accessories Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- Accessories ance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. Order number Water inlet hose extension Extend the water inlet hose for WZ10131 cold water or AquaStop (approx.
Laundry en Pour approx. 1 litre of water into Press (Start/Pause) to start the the manual dosing compartment. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 36 Laundry Laundry You can wash all items that the man-...
en Laundry – Tie cloth belts and apron strings Sorting laundry together or use a mesh laundry Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- – Remove curtain hooks and lead ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- strips or use a mesh laundry tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
Detergents and care products en Symbol Washing process Recommended programme Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine-washing – Tip: You can find more information The manufacturer's instructions for about care symbols at www.gine- use and dosage can be found on the tex.ch. packaging.
en Basic operation Detergent dosage Use the correct detergent dosage to ¡ Water hardness achieve optimal washing results and You can find out how hard your save resources. water is from your local water com- The detergent dosage depends on: pany or measure it yourself using ¡...
Basic operation en It may take a few seconds for the Note: The setting is saved if you ac- appliance to switch on. tivate or deactivate the intelligent a The appliance performs an audible dosing system. function test in the detergent Saving the programme set- drawer.
en Basic operation Push in the detergent drawer. Starting the programme Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. Press ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.
Childproof lock en The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high. – If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme. – If the water level is high: Start the Spin or Drain programme. Remove the laundry.
en Intelligent dosing system Intelligent dosing system Intelligent dosing system Your appliance has an intelligent dos- Intelligent dosing system ing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener. The optimum quantities of liquid de- tergent and fabric softener are dis- pensed automatically depending on the programme and settings.
Intelligent dosing system en ¡ If you use both dispensers for li- quid detergent, you must select a dispenser which is to be used dur- ing washing. Adjusting the dispenser contents Press and hold i-DOS for ap- prox. 3 seconds. To set , press ...
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Symbol Value Description End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the end of 1 (quiet)
Cleaning and servicing en Run the Drum Clean programme ▶ Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing without laundry. Add washing powder. To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important Cleaning the detergent drawer to clean and maintain it carefully.
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en Cleaning and servicing Clean the detergent drawer and the lid with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Empty the detergent drawer. Dry the detergent drawer, lid and pump unit and reinsert them. ATTENTION! The pump unit con- tains electrical components. Do not clean the pump unit in the ▶...
Cleaning and servicing en Push in the detergent drawer. Remove the maintenance flap. Descaling If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. ATTENTION! The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g.
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en Cleaning and servicing CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- hot. ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
Cleaning and servicing en Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the filter on the tap Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely. Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty. Remove the water inlet hose from the tap.
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Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter with a small brush. Cleaning the filter on the appliance Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely. Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:10 / -00 / -10 / -20" The pump for the intelligent Switch off the appliance. dosing system is blocked. Clean the pump unit. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 43 If this indicator appears again, call our after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 61 Note: You can start the washing pro- gramme if you deactivate the intelli-...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent dosage is too Immediate measure: Mix one table- ▶ high. spoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Deactivating the childproof The programme does not Childproof lock is activated. ▶ start. lock", Page 39 is activated. Check whether is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 24 Laundry is caught in the Open the door again. door. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting The water is not draining. is activated. Continue the programme by select- ▶ ing Spin or Drain and pressing The water outlet hose is con- Install the water outlet hose at a ▶ nected too high. maximum height of 1 metre.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Vibrations and movement of Transit bolts have not been Removing the transit bolts ▶ the appliance whilst spin- removed. ning. Drum does not turn, water Load detection is active. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Cleaning the drain pump", Banging noises, rattling in Foreign bodies have got into ▶ the drain pump. the drain pump. Page 45 Slurping, rhythmical suction The drain pump is active, the Not a fault – normal operating ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue on the Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispenser", Page 40 damp washing. Basic dosage is not correctly If intelligent dosing is activated, re- ▶ adjusted. duce the "basic dosage" → Page 41. Detergent residue on the dry Detergents may contain wa- Brush out the laundry after washing ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispenser", Page 40 Leakage Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the Water inlet hose is not cor- Connect the water supply hose cor- water inlet hose. rectly/securely connected. rectly.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 45 Detach the hoses.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Start the Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash. Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Insert the power cord into the Children can lock themselves in the holder...
Customer Service en Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Customer Service period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service sales service, your retailer or on our unable to rectify faults on the appli- website.
en Consumption values Consumption values Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
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Technical specifications en Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the water in- 150 cm let hose Length of the water 150 cm outlet hose Length of the power 210 cm cord Max.
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