Refer to the Digital User Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 8 Keys ........23 1.1 General instructions .... 4 9 Programs ......24 1.2 Destination of the device ..........4 10 Accessories........27 1.3 Restriction of users ..4 11 Laundry.........
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16 Cleaning and maintenance ..32 16.1 Cleaning the drum ....32 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........32 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump..... 33 17 Troubleshooting ....36 17.1 Emergency release....41 18 Transport, storage and disposal........41 18.1 Dismantling the device ..41 18.2 Installing transport protections ........
Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Read these instructions for use carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for later for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: ¡to wash machine-safe textiles and wool for hand washing...
Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and use the device according to the information on the rating plate. ▶ Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed earthed socket.
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Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting. ▶...
Safety If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the device by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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Safety ▶ On discarded appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut the power cord and damage the appliance door lock in such a way that the appliance door no longer closes. When spinning larger, water-impermeable items of laundry, an imbalance can occur that can lead to injury.
Safety Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to the hands. ▶ Wait until the drum has come to a complete stop before reaching into the drum with your hand. CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶...
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Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Using non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Use only original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes can be produced when using solvent-based cleaning agents.
Avoid material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Material damage avoid material damage thread at the connection to the avoid water tap is at least 10 mm. Too low or too high water pressure can Avoid material damage hinder the device function.
Environmental protection and saving ▶ Immediately remove all detergent Reduce washing temperature for residues, spray residues or residues lightly and normally soiled laundry. upon contact with the device. aAt low temperatures it consumes device uses less energy. For light to normal contamination, lower environmental protection saving...
Set up and connect Remark:A function test was carried Set up and connect connect out on the device at the factory. This may cause water stains to form in the connect device, which the first wash will 4.1 Unpacking the device remove.
Set up and connect If the device is tilted more than 40°, 4.4 Remove transport residual water can escape from the protections device and cause material damage. The device is secured for transport Tilt the device carefully. ▶ with transport locks on the rear of the Transport the device upright.
Set up and connect Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. Remove the 4 sleeves. Remark:To install the transport locks in the device for transport, reverse these steps in reverse order. 4.5 Connecting the device Connect the water supply hose Connect the water supply hose to the device.
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Set up and connect Connect the water supply hose to Plastic stand The water drainage the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). pipe with rubber feeding tube with a bend run muff fix and drill gene. → "Accessories", Page 27 Connect the device electrically Remark:Your home electrical installation for this appliance must comply with local legal and safety...
Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight 4.6 Adjusting the device against the housing with a wrench To reduce noise and vibration and to with a spanner width of 17. avoid walking of the device, place the device horizontally. Turn the lock nuts clockwise with a wrench with a spanner width of Hold the device foot and do not...
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Before first use Pour powder detergent with oxygen bleach into dispensing drawer II. To avoid foaming, use only half the amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling. Do not use wool or delicate detergent. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance.
Get to know your device Get to know your device to know device to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. the color the vor Service valve n pump Transport protections...
Get to know your device Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser: fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for the prewash 1 2 3 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status.
Display Display isplay isplay On the display you will see the current setting values, selection options or instructions. singing lyrics. Example display indication Description Indication 0:40 Expected program duration or remaining time of the program in hours and minutes. Program end time →...
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Display Description Indication Program status: spinning Program status: program end ¡lights up: the child lock is activated. ¡flashes: the child lock is activated and the device was served. → "Deactivate child lock", page 31 Shortened program duration is activated. → "Keys", page 23 ¡lights up: the door is locked and cannot be opened pend.
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Tests Tests etching The selection of the program settings depends on the setting etching program. Knob Choice More information Départ / Rajout // ¡start Start, cancel or pause program. Start / Refill ¡Cancel ¡pause ¡activate Speed Perfect Activate or deactivate shortened ¡deactivate program duration.
Programs Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡For programs with a temperature setting of 80°C or 90°C, the actual temperature may differ from the displayed temperature. However, the washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures are achieved.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Prélavage Pre- Wash sturdy textiles made of cotton, linen and mixed fibres. used to be Program with prewash for heavily soiled laundry. Divide the detergent in the detergent drawer over the pre-wash and main wash. →...
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) – Rinçage / Spoe- Rinse with subsequent centrifugation and draining of the water. Program setting: max. 1400 rpm – Essorage / Vi- Centrifuge and pump off water. dange // Centri- If you only want to pump out the water, activate – 0 –. fugue / af- The laundry is not spun.
accessories 0 Accessories accessories e use only original accessories. These are tailored to the device. accessories Usage Order number Extend cold water or Aquastop WMZ2381 Extension water supply water supply hose (2.50 m). feeding tube Mounting brackets Improve the stability of the device. WMZ2200 Bend Fix the water drain hose.
The Ministry in essence Comments 13.3 Adjust program settings ¡when using liquid detergent only use self-flowing liquid detergents ¡different liquid Required:A program has been set. detergents → "Set program", page 28 do not mix ¡detergent and fabric softener Adjust the program settings. ▶...
The Ministry in essence Press the insert down and remove Push the dosing aid forward. the detergent drawer. Insert the dosing aid. Fold the dosing aid down and click it into place. 13.6 Use dosing aid 13.7 Dosing detergent and To make it easier to dose liquid laundry care products detergent, you can use the dosing aid...
The Ministry in essence – Start the program at a high 13.8 Starting the program temperatureRinçage / Rinsing. – Start the program at a high water Required:A program has been set. levelEssorage / Centrifugationor select a suitable program for → "Set program", page 28 draining.
Child lock 4 Child lock 5 Basic settings after basic settings Y OU can change your basic settings after basic settings secure your device against accidental wish to operate via the controls. set the device according to your wishes. 14.1 Activate child lock 15.1 Overview of the basic settings ▶...
Cleaning and maintenance Select the desired basic setting Press the insert down and remove with the program selector. the detergent drawer. → Page 31 PressFin dance / Ready into change the value. Turn off the device to save the change. cleaning maintenance 6 Cleaning and maintenance...
Cleaning and maintenance Place the insert and click it into Open and remove the service door. place. Clean the opening for the detergent Place a sufficiently large drawer. container under the opening. Slide the detergent drawer into the Remove the drain hose from the holder. appliance.
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Cleaning and maintenance Clean the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of burns!The soap becomes hot when washing at Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 33 high temperatures. Since there may still be residual ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. water in the pump, carefully Pull off the cap to allow the washing remove the lid.
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Cleaning and maintenance Tighten the pump cover as far as it will go. The handle of the pump cover must be vertical. Install and close the service flap.
Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting resolve disruptions You can resolve minor faults with the device yourself. Please consult before you resolve disruptions contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30 / -10" or Water tap is closed. Open the water tap. ▶ Water supply hose is kinked or trapped. Check the installation of the water supply hose. ▶ → Page 13 The filters in the water supply are clogged. Clean the filters in the water supply.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Strong foaming Detergent dosage is too high. ming. ▶ Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 liters of water and pour this mixture into compartment II (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction No malfunction. Load recognition is active for 2 Drum is spinning, there no water flows into minutes. the device. No action required.No action required. The water is not No malfunction. Water is below the visible range. visible in the drum No action required.No action required.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Wrinkling. The selected program is not suitable for the type of textile. Set a suitable program. → Page 24 ▶ High spin speed is set. Set a lower spin speed for the next wash. ▶ Loading is not suitable.
Transport, store and dispose of Dismantle the hoses. 17.1 Emergency release Unlock door 18.2 Installing transport protections Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 33 To avoid transport damage, secure 1. PLEASE NOTE!Running water can the device with transport locks before lead to property damage.
Service department 18.4 Disposal of your old sche equipment (waste electrical and electronic device equipment - WEEE). Valuable raw materials can be reused The directive sets the through environmentally friendly framework for take-back disposal. valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
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Service department ¡on the inside of the bottom holding valve. ¡at the back of the device comb. To quickly find your device information and service telephone numbers, you can write down the information.
Consumption values usability values 0 Consumption values usability values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Maxi Program...
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Technical data Device depth 63.2 cm with closed door Device depth 104.9 cm with opened door Weight 68.2kg Maximum load 7.0kg thing 220-240V, Mains voltage 50Hz 10 A Minimum input storage fuse Rated power 2300W gene Recorded ver- ¡Off state: 0.50W to be allowed to ¡Non-disabled...
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