Please read this instruction manual and all other infor mation accompanying the washing machine before operating the appliance. Please retain all documents for future reference or for a subsequent appliance owner. Safety Instructions Your washing machine is intended: General - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye.
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Control panel Fertig in / Prêt" (Ready in) time display, Start in / Départ" (Start in) button if the programme is selected, (if required) Start in / Départ" (Start in) time display, The Start in / Départ" (Start in) time if the Start in / Départ"...
Cover and drum lid Opening the cover q Press the release. The cover springs up. q Open the cover. Opening the drum lid0. The washing machine features a parking aid function which rotates the drum lid to the top when the programme ends.
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Closing the drum lid.0. q Close the front half of the lid. q Hold the front half of the lid in this position, close the rear half of the lid until the hook on the front half of the lid engages with the slot in the rear half of the lid.
Before Using Your Washing Machine For the First Time The washing machine must be properly installed and connected; see installation instructions (refer to Page 36). Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
Preparing, Sorting and Loading the Laundry Caution Preparing Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) the laundry can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs.
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Degrees of dirt Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining. Laundry may have some body odour. Normal dirt Visible dirt and/or some light staining recognizable. Intensive dirt Dirt and/or staining recognizable e.g. working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats. Typical stains - Skin fat, cooking oils / fat, sauces, mineral oil, wax (containing fat / oil).
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d Risk of explosion! Loading the laundry Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Warning Loose debris in the washing machine drum can damage the laundry.
Laundry Detergents and Additives d Risk of poisoning! Dispensing the Keep detergents and additives out of the reach correct amount of children. of detergent Dispense the detergent according to: q the water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority. q the amount of laundry.
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Adding detergent/ cleaning product Dispenser I Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former. i If you select a programme without prewash, you can also dispense the detergent directly onto the drum.
Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see Programme Chart" page 51. For maximum spin speeds of the programmes see Page 15. Programme selector 30, 40, 60 °C Cottons+Linens Basic programmes For hard wearing textiles, e.g. made of cotton or linen. 60 °C Cottons+Linens For stained, heavily soiled textiles, e.g.
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30, 40, 60 °C Easy care For easy care textiles, e.g. made of cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics. 30 °C Delicates/Silk For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle at 30 °C for machine washable silk. We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles.
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Spin speed selector Basic setting The spin speed selector is pointing up. Laundry is spun at maximum spin speed in the Koch/Buntwäsche / Blanc/Couleurs (Cottons+Linens) programme. In the Pflegeleicht / Synthétiques" (Easy care), Fein/Seide / Délicat/Soie" (Delicates) and Wolle / Laine u"...
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Additional option For delicate textiles and net curtains. The laundry is left in the final rinsing water. i All of the previous rinse cycles have a short intermediate spin cycle apart from the programme Fein/Seide / Délicat/Soie" (Delicates/Silk). This improves the results of the rinse. "...
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Laundry Program and Degree of dirt amount button intensiv 5 kg Cottons+Linens Light to normal (Koch/Buntwäsche) 30, 40, 60 °C Cottons+Linens Normal with (Koch/Buntwäsche) stains 60 °C Stains Cottons+Linens Normal (Koch/Buntwäsche) 90 °C Cottons+Linens y 4,5 kg Heavy 60 °C + Prewash up to 2 kg Cottons+Linens Normal to heavy...
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When a programme has been selected, the "Fertig in / Prêt expected programme duration is displayed. (Ready in)" display q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. The Bereit/Prêt" (Ready) indicator light is on. The expected Fertig in / Prêt" (Ready in) time (programme duration) is displayed, e.g.
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Before starting a programme, you can specifiy by how Start in / Départ" many hours the Start in / Départ" (Start in) time (Start in) display should be delayed. and Start in / Départ" (Start in) button q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme.
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i If the programme is changed, the preselected Start in / Départ" (Start in) time is also terminated. The Fertig in / Prêt" (Ready in) time of the reselected programme is displayed. The "Start in / Départ" (Start in) time must be reselected. i Topping up laundry is possible at any time during the Start in / Départ"...
Washing Start programme q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also the separate programme overview The Bereit/Prêt" (Ready) indicator light is on. The Fertig in / Prêt" (Ready in) time is displayed. Example: q If required, select the desired spin speed or L". q If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s).
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q Press the Start / Départ" (Start) button. The programme starts. If you have accidentally selected the wrong Changing the programme: programme q Turn the programme selector to Aus / Arrét" (Off). q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme.
When the Programme has Ended "0" or " appears in the display. If 0" is displayed: q Turn the programme selector to Aus / Arrét" (Off). If " is displayed (L" selected): q Select an additional programme ("Abpumpen / Vidange"...
Special applications Attention Do not bleach/dye washing in the washing machine. q Load laundry of the same colour. Soaking q Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. q Set the programme selector to Buntwäsche / Couleurs 30 °C" (30 °C Cottons+ Linens). The Bereit/Prêt"...
Cleaning and Care Risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning. Never clean the washing machine with a jet of water. Risk of explosion! Never use solvents to clean the appliance. As required: Cleaning the q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive appliance housing cleaning agent.
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Cleaning the fabric softener insert q Pull out the insert. q Clean the insert under running water. q Push in the insert.
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This is necessary if the washing solution cannot be Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed at high temperatures. Draining the washing (Up to 20 litres / 4.4 gal. Have a suitable container solution ready.) Risk of scalding!
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q Press on the sealing cap and insert the drainage hose into the holder. q Carefully unscrew the pump cover. q Remove any foreign objects/fluff from the inner compartment and clean. The pump impeller wheel must be able to rotate. Remove any residue and fluff from the pump cover thread and pump housing.
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This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water inlet washing machine. strainers First release the water pressure in the supply hose: q Turn off the water tap. q Turn the programme selector to any programme (except Schleudern / Essorage"...
Troubleshooting Minor Faults Risk of electric shock! Repairs may be carried out by customer service or authorised technicians only. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: q Turn the programme selector to Aus / Arrét" (Off). q Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
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Fault Cause Remedial action Switch on/replace the fuse. Control lights do not Control lights do not A fuse has triggered. A fuse has triggered. come on. come on. If the fault occurs repeatedly, call Customer Service. Power failure. An interrupted programme will be resumed when the power returns.
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Fault Cause Remedial action Pumped blocked by foreign Clean the pump (refer to page 27). Washing solution is not objects. completely drained. The Spülen/ Rinçage" The Spülen/ Rinçage" Fluff producing laundry was Clean drainage pipe and/or drainage (Rinse) indicator light washed.
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Fault Cause Remedial action Detergent residue on the Some phosphate free detergents Select Spülen / Rinçage" (Rinse) washing. contain water insoluble residues immediately that may appear as light spots on or brush out the washing after drying. the laundry. Grey residue on the Soiling caused by ointment, grease Select maximum detergent dosage washing.
Customer Service Before calling the Customer Service, please make sure that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself (refer to Page 30). This is because consultation provided by our technicians, even within the warranty period, will lead to costs being incurred by yourself. Your nearest Customer Service centre can be found in the index supplied.
Consumption values Normal programme Additional Load Current * Water * Duration * option y Coloureds 40 °C 5.0 kg 0.55 kWh 53 l 2:10 h y Coloureds 60 °C 4.5 kg 0.85 kWh 53 l 1:17 h p Coloureds 60 °C stains 5.0 kg 0.95 kWh 47 l...
Safety Instructions Risk of injury! The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Caution The transport bolts must always be removed before using the appliance for the first time. Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors.
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Standard accessories - Water inlet hose. - Water drainage hose. - Elbow for attaching the drain hose, e.g. into a wash basin - Power cord. - Spanner. - Covers for holes left by removing the transport bolts. Depending on the connection situation, the following part is also required: - 1 hose clip Ø...
Transportation protection devices Caution Removing the It is very important that you remove the transit bolts at transportation the back of the machine before using it for the first protection devices time.Keep the transit bolts in case you need to trans port the machine at a later date (e.g.
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q Close off the 4 large holes in the rear panel by in serting the caps supplied with the machine.
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Before transporting the washing machine( (e.g. when Installing moving): transportation - Turn off the tap. protection devices - Drain any residual washing solution (refer to page 27). - Release the water pressure in the supply hose (refer to Page29). - Disconnect the washing machine from the mains, power plug in stand-by position.
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Appliance stability is important so that the washing Installation surface machine does not wander" during the spin cycles. The installation surface must be solid and level. Soft floor coverings, e.g. carpets or floor coverings with a foam backing are not suitable. If the washing machine is to be installed on a wooden floor: q If possible, install the washing machine in a corner.
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Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side approx. 135 cm approx. 110 cm approx. 160 cm Connection on right side approx. 120 cm approx. 130 cm approx. 130 cm Aqua Stop extension hose Available in kit form from specialist outlets: - Connecting kit with plastic hose (approx.
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All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground. Aligning the The washing machine must not wobble. appliance q Level the washing machine with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level. Correcting the height of the appliance feet: q Loosen the lock nuts with the socket wrench.
Moving the washing machine Castors have been fitted so that the washing machine can be moved from one place to another. Caution The castors are intended to be used for moving the machine around the room in which it has been instal led and not over longer distances.
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q Grip the machine by the recesses in the left and right side panels and move it to the required posi tion. q Return the lever to its original position (push it back across to the right). The machine is now standing firmly on its feet again.
Connecting the appliance Risk of electric shock! Connecting Do not immerse Aqua Stop safety device in water the water (contains electrically operated valve). Attention Water inlet hose Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water apparatus.
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The water supply hose on the rear of the appliance is connected to the left side on delivery. The hose can be connected to the right side. Caution The hose may be changed over by customer service or by a technician only. q Pull out the mains plug.
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Caution Connecting the Connect the washing machine only to an alternating power current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
Aqua Stop warranty In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the sales contract and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall be liable for payment of damages under the following conditions: If damage caused by water is due to a fault in our Aqua-Stop system, we shall compensate private users.
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1)2) Programmes Amount of Degree of soiling Required button, Type of laundry laundry additional function a b c d e y Cottons/Coloureds (Koch/Buntwäsche) Hard wearing textiles, heat resistant textiles e.g. cotton or linen 30, 40 , 60 ºC light to normal Intensiv (Intensive wash) normally with stains...
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