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Index Points to remember Installation instructions Your new washing machine Notes on detergent / Preparing the laundry First washing cycle Wash Cleaning Maintenance Frost protection Malfunctions...
This appliance complies with the industry safety Take care when pumping out hot water. regulations. A flashing light does not indicate a fault. See the section: «Washing machine Points to remember before putting the status indicator lights». appliance into operation:...
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Notes on the removal and Protecting the environment / disposal of packaging Hints on saving energy Removal and disposal of packaging material for a new appliance m How to save energy Disposal of an old appliance m How to save water, energy and detergent m How to save energy and time: m How to save detergent:...
Removing the transport securing devices Remove all the transport securing devices from the back of the machine before starting the appliance for the first time. Caution. Risk of injury through spanner slipping. m Loosen and remove the 4 fastening bolts «A», the tie bar and the seal.
The appliance must be placed on a firm flat surface to ensure Installing the unit that it is stable during spinning. Soft floor coverings, such as carpets or foam-backed flooring are not suitable surfaces for installation. If you have a wooden joist floor, the appliance must be placed on a water-resistant wooden board, 30 mm thick.
Connecting to the water supply A pipe or standard domestic fresh-water hose is required for the water supply, with a minimum pressure of 1 bar (water must flow at a rate of approximately 8 litres per minute with the tap fully open).
Connecting to the power supply The appliance must only be connected to an A.C. mains supply via a correctly installed earthed socket. The voltage given on the appliance nameplate must match that of the power supply where the appliance is installed. The power rating and the fuse or circuit breaker required are given on the appliance nameplate.
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The door of the washing machine cannot be Use cold wash or low temperature programs if opened during the washing cycle. The machine the type of laundry and degree of soiling must first be switched off before the door can permits.
- Slower washing movement in the machine due to the formation of foam leading to poor washing results. The detergent dosage given on the packaging is based on a full washing machine load. The quantity of detergent should be reduced for smaller loads or laundry that is lightly soiled.
Fabric softeners Hints Bleaching agents, stain removers Preparing the laundry Sorting the laundry h g f l gkf l gkf 12 en...
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! Any new coloured items should be washed separately. Risk of colour running. m Sort the laundry according to the maximum permitted load for the machine. Do not overload the machine. Overloading the machine leads to poor washing results. Maximum washing loads permitted: Soiled or very soiled hard-wearing white laundry/colourfast and hard-wearing laundry 4.50 kg / 9.9 lb...
First washing cycle Carry out the first wash without any laundry in the machine to remove residual water left from testing the machine at the factory. m Check that the transport security devices have been removed from at the back of the machine (refer to the removal instructions for the machine).
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Opening the door Items which have been pre-treated with detergents Put the laundry in the washing machine containing solvents, for example stain removers, cleaning fluids, etc., should be left to dry in the open air before washing. Risk of explosion.
Washing the laundry Additional functions Rinse hold C The laundry remains in the water after the final. Spin Selecting a wash programme Reduces the spin speed. See the programme table below. Starting a programme «Hard-wearing cottons» - m Turn the programme selector to the Heavily soiled whites, 90 ºC required wash programme.
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m Turn the programme selector to the Wash programme end / Taking «Pumping » or «Spin » programme the laundry out of the machine position. The « » indicator light flashes. If selecting the «Spin» function, adjust the The « »...
Do not use solvents. These products can damage the Cleaning the outside of the appliance washing machine's components, produce noxious fumes and may cause an explosion. Do not clean the appliance with a water jet. Clean the body of the appliance and the controls with lukewarm soapy water or a standard cleaning agent only.
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Cleaning the drum Water inlet hose Cleaning the water pump Procedure Risk of burning. «Pumping »...
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Wiping the appliance's water inlet filters Procedure «Spin » «Pump » «Start » «O» Frost protection Empty the water from the pump: Empty the water from the water inlet hose: 20 en...
Malfunctions with simple solutions Malfunction Possible cause / Remedy The On/Off light does not come on Electrical power failure The wash cycle does not start «Start » Machine does not fill with water Washing result is unsatisfactory Foam comes out of the detergent drawer Foam is visible after the final rinse...
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After-Sales Service m Before calling the After-Sales Service, check whether you can solve the problem yourself. (See the «Problems with simple solutions» section). This will avoid unnecessary cost as technical expenses are not covered by the warranty. ! If a malfunction occurs despite following the instructions given above, disconnect the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket and close the tap, then contact the After-sales Service.
Technical data Consumption data Consumption ** Programme Programme Size of load Size of load Current Water Duration 4.50 kg* 0.60 kWh 54 l 118 min Coloureds 40º C 2.00 kg 0.45 kWh 33 l 70 min 4.50 kg* 0.86 kWh 54 l 118 min Coloureds 60º...
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