Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 10 Before using for the first time........ 32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........ 33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
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14 Childproof lock...... 40 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 40 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 41 15 Basic settings...... 42 15.1 Overview of basic settings .. 42 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 43 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 43 17 Troubleshooting.......
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
en Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material the water tap is at least 17 mm. Make sure that the length of the damage ▶ thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tective covers completely from the appliance. nection For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Elbow for fixing the water out- Do not operate the appliance ▶...
en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split.
Installation and connection en 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. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves.
en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose to a Drainage into a Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). washbasin the water outlet using an elbow. ¾˝ min. 10 mm Drainage into a Fix and secure plastic pipe with the water outlet min.
Installation and connection en To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 61. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 38 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
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Display en Display Designation Description End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 41 Blood The stain type is activated.
en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You Buttons can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Child Lock ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof push 3 sec. lock. ¡ Deactivate Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation. If the childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been switched off, the childproof lock remains activated.
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en Programmes Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Intensive Plus Easy Iron Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
Laundry en Pour washing powder into com- Laundry 11 Laundry partment II. Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Remove all items from any pock- ▶ ets in your laundry before using the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶...
en Laundry To improve washing results and – Colours ▶ prevent discolouration, sort the Wash new coloured items laundry according to the following separately the first time you criteria before washing. wash them. – Soiling → Page 34 – Type of fabric and fibre type –...
Detergents and care products en Notes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care ¡ only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents You can protect your appliance and Detergents and care products ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric your laundry by selecting and using softener the correct detergents and care...
en Basic operation 12.2 Detergent dosage The detergent dosage depends on: You can find out how hard your ¡ The amount of laundry water is from your local water com- pany or measure it yourself using ¡ Degree of soiling a water hardness tester. ¡...
Basic operation en Note: The drum is lit up after the 13.4 Loading laundry door is opened and closed and once Notes the programme has started. The light ¡ Please read the information in the goes out automatically. Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sec- 13.2 Setting a programme tions to ensure that you use the Set the programme selector to the...
en Basic operation Insert the detergent drawer. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer.
Basic operation en Push in the detergent drawer. 13.9 Soaking laundry You can soak the laundry before 13.7 Adding detergent and washing in the appliance by pausing care product the programme. Notes Note: No additional detergent is re- ¡ Please read the information in the quired.
en Childproof lock The appliance door remains 13.14 Switching off the appli- locked for safety reasons if the ance temperature and water levels are high. Press – If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme. – If the water level is high: Start ...
Childproof lock en a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off. 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. Press and hold the two ▶...
en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet)
Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- with nothing but water and a tings damp cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
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en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the detergent drawer. Fit the insert and lock it into place. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Press out the insert upwards from below.
Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
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en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
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Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Insert the maintenance flap and turn. lock it into place. Insert the pump cap. Close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ 16.6 Cleaning the intake pump cap are correctly as- sembled.
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en Cleaning and servicing Reattach the water outlet hose and 16.7 Cleaning the water outlet secure the connection point using hose at the siphon the hose clamp. If the water outlet hose at the siphon is dirty or the detergent solution is not being pumped out, you must clean these.
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Cleaning and servicing en Remove the water inlet hose from the tap. Clean the filter with a small brush. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 ▶ "E:38 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 43 ▶ if the fault is displayed again, → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot → "Cancelling the programme", Page 39 ▶ be opened. Water level is too high. Start the Drain programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ → "Emergency release", Page 58 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing Turn on the tap. ▶ in. Detergent is not The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. being dispensed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum does not turn, Load detection is active. water does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle. Aligning the appliance ▶ The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ satisfactory. The laun- not kinked or trapped. dry is too wet/too The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted damp. the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Unplug the appliance's mains plug. 17.1 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.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert all screws into the four 18.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- Customer Service 19 Customer Service tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service quickly. unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee needs to be repaired, contact Cus-...
Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
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en Technical specifications Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 160 cm power cord Depending on the appliance spe- cifications...
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