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Summarization of Contents
Your new washing machine
Display rules
Explains symbols like Warning, Caution, and Note used in the manual.
Safety instructions
Children/people/pets
Details safety precautions related to children and pets using or being near the appliance.
Positioning and connecting
Washing machine
Identifies the main body of the washing machine.
Control panel
Describes the main controls and buttons of the washing machine.
Display panel
Explains the information shown on the washing machine's display.
Safety instructions
Installation
Covers electrical safety and proper installation procedures to prevent hazards.
Safety instructions
Cleaning/Maintenance
Highlights electrical safety risks and precautions during cleaning and maintenance.
Environmental protection
Tips on economical use
Offers advice on saving energy and water during washing cycles.
Positioning and connecting
Included with the appliance
Lists all items provided with the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting
Installation surface
Specifies requirements for a stable, firm, and level installation surface.
Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor
Provides instructions for installing on bases or wooden floors, including securing measures.
Installation on a platform with drawer
Lists part numbers for platforms with drawers for installation.
Positioning and connecting
Removing the transport locks
Crucial step-by-step guide to remove transport locks before first use.
Positioning and connecting
Hose and cable lengths
Shows maximum lengths for water supply and drain hoses based on connection type.
Positioning and connecting
Water inlet
Explains water connection, pressure limits, and installation for standard, Aqua-Secure, and Aqua-Stop models.
Positioning and connecting
Water outlet
Describes how to connect the drain hose to a washbasin, siphon, or pipe, with safety notes.
Positioning and connecting
Levelling
Instructions on how to align the appliance using spirit level and feet for stability.
Electrical connection
Critical safety information for connecting the appliance to the power supply.
Positioning and connecting
Before using the appliance for the first time
Steps to prepare the machine before its first use, including running a test cycle.
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
Overview of the appliance's external components and their locations.
Getting to know the appliance
Control panel
Explains each button and its function on the washing machine's control panel.
Getting to know the appliance
Display panel
Describes the symbols, indicators, and information shown on the display panel.
Laundry
Prepare the laundry
Important tips to prevent damage to laundry and the machine, like checking pockets.
Sorting laundry
Guidance on sorting laundry based on fabric type, colour, and soiling level.
Detergent
Correct selection of detergent
Explains how to choose detergents based on care labels and fabric types.
Saving energy and detergent
Tips for economical washing by adjusting temperature and detergent usage.
Overview of programmes
Programmes on the programme selector
Lists programmes, fabric types, and corresponding settings like load, temperature, and spin speed.
Overview of programmes
sensoFresh
Explains the sensoFresh programme for odour removal using active oxygen and mist.
Programme default settings
Soaking
Instructions for using the soaking function with specific detergent types.
Starching
Guidance on using liquid starch for stiffening fabrics.
Dyeing/bleaching
Advice on using dyes and a warning against using bleach.
Programme default settings
Temperature
How to adjust the washing temperature before and during a programme.
Spin speed
How to adjust the spin speed, including options like Rinse Stop.
Ready in
How to set a delayed start time for the programme.
Additional programme settings
speedPerfect
Feature to shorten wash time at the cost of increased energy use.
ecoPerfect
Feature for energy-efficient washing by lowering temperature.
Prewash
Function for heavily soiled laundry.
Water Plus
Option for higher water level and extra rinse for sensitive skin.
Easy-Iron
Reduces creasing with a special spin and fluffing sequence.
sensoFresh
Adjustable intensity levels for active oxygen treatment.
Operating the appliance
Preparing the washing machine
Steps to take before starting the appliance, ensuring it's correctly installed and connected.
Operating the appliance
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme
Steps to power on the machine and choose a washing programme.
Placing laundry into the drum
Instructions on loading laundry correctly, including safety warnings.
Operating the appliance
Measure and add detergent and care products
Detailed instructions on using the detergent drawer and measuring aid for various products.
Operating the appliance
Change the programme default settings
How to modify or use the default settings for washing cycles.
Select additional programme settings
How to choose extra options to customize the wash process.
Start the programme
Instruction on initiating the selected washing programme.
Childlock
How to activate and deactivate the childlock to prevent accidental changes.
Operating the appliance
Adding laundry
How to add or remove laundry during a running programme.
Changing the programme
Steps to change to a different programme mid-cycle.
Cancel the programme
How to stop a running programme, with notes on cooling down.
Programme end during rinse hold
Explains how to continue or end a programme after a rinse hold.
Operating the appliance
Programme end
Indicates when a programme has finished.
Removing laundry/switching off the appliance
Steps to remove laundry and turn off the machine.
Appliance settings
Activating the setting mode
Procedure to enter the mode for changing appliance settings.
Sensors
Changing the signal volume
How to adjust the volume of button and signal sounds.
Selecting/deselecting the appliance automatic switch-off
How to enable or disable the automatic power-off feature.
Switching the drum-care information signal on/off
How to manage the Drum Clean indicator signal.
Exiting setting mode
How to save settings and exit the setting mode.
Cleaning and maintenance
Machine housing/control panel
Instructions on cleaning the exterior and control panel surfaces.
Drum
How to clean the drum, including running the Drum Clean programme.
Descaling
Advice on descaling and where to obtain suitable agents.
Cleaning and maintenance
Detergent drawer and housing
How to remove, clean, and reassemble the detergent drawer and housing.
The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining
Procedure for emergency draining if the drain pump is blocked.
Cleaning and maintenance
The drain hose at the siphon is blocked
Steps to unblock the drain hose and siphon connection.
Filter in the water supply blocked
Procedure to clear a blockage in the water supply filter.
Faults and what to do about them
Emergency release
How to open the door in emergencies like power outages, with safety notes.
Faults and what to do about them
Information on the display panel
Lists display symbols, their causes, and how to fix them.
Technical data
Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics
Details standard programmes for cottons used for energy efficiency testing.
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