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Gaggenau en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions WM260162CN Washing machine...
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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 This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
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Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions Warning Cleaning/Maintenance Eye/skin irritation! Warning Detergent and care products Risk of death! may spray out if the detergent The appliance is powered by drawer is opened while the electricity. There is a risk of appliance is in operation. electric shock if you come into Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contact with live components.
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Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 26 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more display segments are Dispose of packaging in an visible, the higher the respective...
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx.
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 time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
Positioning and connecting Transportation E.g. when moving house Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can Before switching on the appliance prevent the appliance from working again: correctly, e.g. due to damage to the Notes electronics.
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 46...
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 37, need to be pressed lightly. An overview of all settings that can be selected ~ Page 30 Main switch Buttons Child lock.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Main menu after selecting the programme e.g. Synthetics 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 29 – 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 for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected;...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C 0 - 1600** rpm ¦, (, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Denim 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C Turn items inside-out before washing. 0 - 1200** rpm ¦, (, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Detergent è, fabric softener è Outdoor * 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 fibres or Ž - 60 °C blended fabrics 0 - 800** rpm Notes ¦, (, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Easy iron ■...
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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 tub, 80, 90 °C e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a 1200 rpm 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 Sportswear * Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Ž - 40 °C Notes 0 - 800** rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ ¦, (, T, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly ■...
Programme default settings Starching Temperature Depending on what stage the Laundry should not be treated Note: programme is in, you can change the with fabric softener. set temperature before and during the Switch on the appliance. programme. Select the Rinse programme. The maximum temperature that can be Pour liquid starch into set depends on the programme that has...
Additional programme settings/options Prewash * 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 Easy iron * 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.
Additional programme settings/options Stains * The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: Blood In total, there are 16 different types of Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, stain to choose from. then the selected wash programme starts.
Press the # button. The appliance is settings for each washing cycle. switched on. To do this, repeatedly press the The Gaggenau logo appears on the corresponding button until the required display and all indicator lamps light up. setting is displayed. ~ Page 36 The Cottons programme set at the factory is then always displayed.
Individual laundry Additional programme settings/options items may cause an unbalanced ~ Page 38 load. Wait until the Gaggenau logo no ■ Placing laundry into the drum longer appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the Warning ■...
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent The arrows fade in and out according to the progress of the programme. They and care products indicate the programme settings/ options which can be changed/added For the majority of programmes on your as the programme progresses.
Operating the appliance Child lock. ¯ 3 sec. Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ You can lock the washing machine to long when adding laundry as water prevent the functions you have set from from the laundry may leak out. being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in hold ■ the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. The following appears on the display Remove any foreign objects from the panel: ■...
Intelligent dosing system Notes Intelligent dosing Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ system that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid Intelligent dosing system in ■ detergents. If changing your liquid I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and...
Intelligent dosing system When the appliance is switched on, the (De)selecting intelligent dosage and fact that the detergent drawer is closed adjusting the dosage strength: completely is indicated by the following: The intelligent dosages for detergent the corresponding illuminated and fabric softener are set at the factory ■...
Intelligent dosing system Base dosage Changing the basic dosages: Appliance settings ~ Page 50 The basic dosages are: Dispenser content for For detergents – based on the ■ i-DOS iIw manufacturer’s recommendation for average soiling and the respective Instead of fabric softener, a second water hardness.
Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Dosing and adding detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. In addition to intelligent dosing, you can manually add cleaning aids (e.g. softener, bleach or stain remover) to compartment v u, if necessary. For programmes without intelligent dosing, or as desired (in which case, set intelligent dosing to ö...
Appliance settings Basic dosage: ■ Appliance settings i-DOS w basis 10 ml – 200 ml You can change the following appliance Set the basic dosage in accordance A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s settings: with the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.
Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance i-DOS detergent draw and its The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to housing clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. Emptying the dispensers: a) Empty the dispensers before The dispensers have emptying removing the drawer.
Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the rear drawer connector Turn off the water tap so that no against water, detergent or fabric- more water can flow in and has to be softener residue; if necessary, drained via the drain pump. clean the outer surfaces with a Switch off the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance Put the service flap back on, lock it Filter in the water supply into place and close it. blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Press the A button.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Re-fill the i-DOS iIw, w The i-DOS dispensers are below the minimum fill level; top up ~ Page 46. dispenser i-DOS iIw, i-DOS w set i-DOS iIw, i-DOS w to off. error;...
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Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedy Drum care information: This instruction reminds you to carry out the Drum clean 90 °C programme or a 60 °C programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer tub. Notes Run the programme without laundry.
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ appliance. Tighten the threaded joint on the inlet hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an ■ longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 600 mm C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Model: WM260162CN (height x width x depth) Grade* Weight: Power consumption 0.80...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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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.)