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Opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure
Wait until the washing drum is completely stationary. A washing drum that is still
rotating poses a risk of serious injury.
1
a.
2
b.
If the emergency door release tool is missing, a screw driver can be used instead.
▸ Close the water tap and disconnect the appliance from the mains.
▸ Open the drain tray with the flap for liquid detergent.
▸ Fold the drain tray right down. If necessary, carry out emergency
draining.
▸ Remove drain tray.
▸ Remove the emergency door release tool 1 from its bracket.
▸ Insert emergency door release tool into blue opening cap 2 and
turn in direction of arrow.
a. Door opens from right
b. Door opens from left
The appliance door springs open.
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