en 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: ¡...
en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy 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. ▶...
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 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 flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
en If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
en Environmental protection and saving energy Installation and connection 3 Environmental protec- 4 Installation and con- tion and saving energy nection Environmental protection and saving energy Installation and connection 3.1 Disposing of packaging 4.1 Unpacking the appliance The packaging materials are environ- ATTENTION! mentally compatible and can be re- Objects remaining in the drum that cycled.
en Replace the accessories in ques- ATTENTION! ▶ tion before operating the appli- If residual water in the appliance ance. freezes, this may cause damage to → "Accessories", Page 28 the appliance. Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ Note: The appliance has undergone ance anywhere that is liable to ex- a function test at the factory.
en Remove the power cable from the Installation loca- Requirements holder. tion Against a wall Do not trap the power cord or the hoses between the wall and the appli- ance. 4.4 Removing the transit bolts The appliance is secured for trans- Remove the 4 sleeves.
en Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Connect the water inlet hose. Connect the water inlet hose to a Note: To install the transit bolts to tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- der. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose ATTENTION! Material damage may be caused if...
en In the event of a blocked or covered The connection details of the appli- outlet, accumulated wastewater can ance can be found under Tech- flow back into the appliance. nical data → Page 48. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶ Check the mains plug is inserted sure that the wastewater drains properly.
en Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten Pour approx. 1 litre of water into the lock nuts against the housing the manual dosing compartment. until they are hand-tight. Add washing powder containing In doing so, hold the foot tight and oxygen bleach to the manual dos- do not adjust its height.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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.
en Manual dosing compartment → "Using the manual dosing compartment", Page 32 : Dispenser for fabric softener → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 31 : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 31 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Depending on the programme status, the display shows some information in area, e.g. . Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes.
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en Display Description Programme status: Programme end Programme status: Steaming ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 The crease-reduction function is activated. → Page 23 Prewash is activated.
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en Display Description ¡ No water pressure. ¡ The water pressure from the tap is too low. The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully. → " ", Page 41 Error code, error display, signal. → Page 39 Example...
en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- (Start / Pause) gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- (Speed) gramme duration.
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en Button Selection More information ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. (Prewash) for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent directly in the drum for the prewash and into...
en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about pro- gramme selection. → "Care symbols on the care labels", Page 29 ¡ The programme's temperature setting guarantees that the recommended temperature on the care label is not exceeded. The temperature that is reached in the appliance may differ from the set temperature.
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en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Fintvätt/Silke Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate / Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Funktionstex- Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- tilier brane technology and water-resistant equipment. (Outdoor) Use a detergent for outdoor fabrics. Do not use fabric softener. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Iron Assist ...
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en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Trumrengöring Clean and care for the drum. → Page 33 – (Drum Clean) Use this programme in the following cases: ¡ Before using the appliance for the first time ¡ If you regularly wash at temperatures of 40 °C or lower ¡...
en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Tip: Some accessories are available in other colours. Contact customer service. → Page 46 Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
en ¡ Do not pour vinegar into the dis- 11.2 Care symbols on the pensers → Page 32 of the intelli- care labels gent dosing system Washing care symbols Symbol Recommended pro- Basic operation 13 Basic operation gramme Cottons (normal) Basic operation 13.1 Switching on the appli- ...
en 13.3 Opening the door 13.5 Starting the programme Grip under the door handle and Note: If the intelligent dosing system pull on the door. is activated, make sure that the dis- pensers have been filled → Page 32 and the basic dosage has been set → Page 33.
en – If the temperature is high, start Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock the Sköljning programme. – If the water level is high, start Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock the Centrifugering programme operated unintentionally using the or select a suitable programme controls.
en and fabric softener for any pro- Open the lid and pour liquid deter- grammes in which intelligent dosing gent and fabric softener into is possible. the relevant dispensers → Page 17. Note: You can use the buttons → Page 22 to deactivate the intelli- gent dosing system, e.g.
en 15.3 Setting the basic dosage Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme: amount 0 (off) to 4 (very loud) To allow for intelligent dosing, set the Set the volume of the signal basic dosage amount for the dis- tone emitted when the but- penser.
en if you have not used the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer. for a prolonged period, but at least Press down on the insert and re- once a year. move the detergent drawer. CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper- atures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury.
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en Empty the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. Dry the detergent drawer, cover and pump unit and reinsert them.
en Take the drain hose out of the 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rat- tling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the tap.
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en Once emptied, press firmly on the Since water may remain in the locking cap. drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt. Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert.
en Insert the pump cap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ pump cap are correctly as- sembled. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump.
en Troubleshooting 18 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:10 -00 -10 -20 / The pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. E:79 Clean the detergent drawer. → Page 34 If the fault persists, call customer service. → Page 46 Note: Until the fault is rectified, you can deactivate the intelligent dosing system and dose manually.
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:30 -20 If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶ gent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water has been added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting i-DOS cannot be ac- The selected programme or programme progress tuated. does not allow intelligent dosing. Use the manual dosing compartment. → Page 32 ▶ The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate the childproof lock. → Page 31 ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not No action required. reached. The programme dura- Not a fault. The programme sequence is optimised tion changes during electronically, another rinse cycle is switched on due the wash cycle. to heavy foam build-up, or an imbalance is eliminated. No action required.
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The selected programme is unsuitable for the type of fabric. Set a suitable programme. → Page 24 ▶ A high spin speed is selected. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed.
en 18.1 Emergency release Transportation, storage and disposal 19 Transportation, stor- Releasing the door age and disposal Requirement: The drain pump is Transportation, storage and disposal empty. → Page 36 19.1 Removing the appliance ATTENTION! Escaping water may Turn off the tap. cause material damage. Do not open the door if you can Empty the water inlet hose.
en 19.3 Using the appliance tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic again equipment - WEEE). For further information, see The guideline determ- ▶ → "Installation and connection", ines the framework for Page 11 and the return and recycling of used appliances as → "Starting an empty washing applicable throughout cycle", Page 16.
en 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: ¡ On the inside of the door. ¡...
en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
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en Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0.50 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0.50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose...
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