Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by NEFF. The washing machine is
for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-
distinguished by its economical consumption of water and energy.
washable wool in wash liquor,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
to be operated with cold drinking water and
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and
services can be found at: www.neff-international.com or contact our
– Observe the safety instructions on page 8
customer service centres.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine!
– Children and uninstructed persons must not use
the washing machine!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
– Switch on washing machine only with base strip
attached
Do not switch on the washing machine until you
have read these instructions and the separate
Installation/Maintenance instructions!
Contents
Page
Intended use ........................................................................................1
Programmes ........................................................................................1
Selecting and adjusting a programme ...........................................3
Washing............................................................................................3/4
After washing.......................................................................................4
Individual settings ...............................................................................5
Programmes
Important information .........................................................................6
Detailled overview of programmes
Page 7
Overview of programmes..................................................................7
Spin speed can be selected individually irrespective of the
Safety instructions...............................................................................8
selected programme and programme progress.
Consumption values...........................................................................8
Care.......................................................................................................9
Cottons
hard-wearing textiles
Information about the indicator lights .............................................9
Cottons
hard-wearing textiles
Maintenance ..................................................................................... 10
What to do if ... ................................................................................. 11
Mix
different types of washing
Rinse
extra rinse with spin
Spin
washing washed by hand;
extra spin with selectable spin speed
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Drain
the rinsing water when Rinse Hold
– Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
is activated (rinse stop = without final
programme.
spin)
– Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the
Wool
hand/machinewashable wool
textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this
Delicates
delicate washable textiles
so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing
Easy-Care
for easy-care textiles
results.
– Measure detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
– If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
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Preparation
Before using your washing machine for the first time
wash once without any washing.
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according
to separate installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type; colour; soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load.
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
.
Follow important instructions!
– Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing!
Close the washing machine door. Do not jam items of washing between the
Insert mains plug
washing machine door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only!
Turn on the tap
amount of washing, soiling, water hardness (available from your water utility
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser and place in drum.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is running!
Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Dispenser
: Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash
Setting programmes
(* depending on model)
Additional functions and spin speed
Individual settings, Page 5
Start/
Additional
Spin speed *
Status
Programme selector
Pause
functions
displays
Select Start/Pause
Programme selector for
switching the machine on and off
and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated in
either direction.
2
Washing
Switching off
Page 9
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off tap
Detergent drawers
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Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
with dispensers I, II,
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Information, Installation Instructions
Door
Remove the washing
Fascia
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
Door handle
If Rinse Hold (rinse stop = without final spin) active:
Set programme selector to Drain or Spin.
Dose according to:
Select Start/Pause.
– Remove any foreign objects – risk of rusting.
– Leave detergent drawer and door open so that
residual water can evaporate.
1
End of programme when ...
... Ready is lit on the indicator light.
Terminating the programme
For programmes at high temperature:
– Cool washing: select Rinse.
– Select Start/Pause.
3
For programmes at low temperature:
– Select Spin or Drain.
– Select Start/Pause.
Drainage hose
Change programme if ...
Detergent-solution pump
2
Emergency lock release
... you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
– Reselect programme.
– Select Start/Pause.
The new programme starts from the beginning.
Cancel Programme
Washing
– Select Start/Pause.
– If required, top up washing (do not leave door open
for a long time – water from the washing could run out
of the open door).
– Select Start/Pause.
3
Individual settings
Important information
Spin speed
depending on model
Before using your washing machine for the first time
You can change the indicated spin speed or select Rinse Hold (rinse stop = without final spin
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn the tap on. Pour into dispenser II:
cycle, washing remains in the water after the last rinse cycle). Effects dependent on the
– approx. 1 litre of water,
– detergent (dosage according to manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according
programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and the set programme.
– Set programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Pause.
Additional functions
Overview of programmes, Page 7
+
Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while
Eco
Protecting the washing and the machine
achieving a consistent washing result.
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids and cleaning agents, always follow
The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature. For
special hygiene requirements, it is recommended that a higher
– Empty pockets. Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
temperature be selected.
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Close zips, button up covers.
Prewash
For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at 30 °C.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Less Ironing
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin
Insert laundry
at reduced spin speed. Residual moisture of the washing slightly
increased.
Insert large and small items of washing!
Do not jam items of washing between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
Extra Rinse
Additional rinse cycle. Longer programme duration. For areas with
very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Start/Pause
Light
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
Heavy
1. Activate setting
mode for signal
Soaking
volume
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set programme selector to Cottons 30 °C and select Start/Pause. After approx. 10 minutes
+
select Start/Pause to stop the programme. After the required soaking time reselect
select and
1 step
release
set to
1 step
Start/Pause if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
to right
hold
to right
Starching
* Long signal – function on.
Optional:
direct
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the fabric softener
Short signal – function off.
dispenser
Blind mode *
ON–OFF
Dyeing/Bleaching
Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel! Observe specifications of
ON–OFF
set to
the dye manufacturer! Do not bleach washing in the washing machine!
... Button signals
... Information signals
Emergency release
2. Set volume for ...
The programme continues running when the power supply is restored.
If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below:
Risk of scalding!
Detergent solution and washing may be hot. If required, leave to
cool down.
set volume **
1 step
set volume **
set to
Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rotating.
to right
Do not open the door if you can still see water through the glass.
1. Set programme selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.
** If required, select repeatedly
2. Removing base strip
3. Drain the water.
4. Pull down emergency release with a tool and release.
Door can then be opened.
5. Attaching base strip
4
5
to degree of water hardness).
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
the manufacturer's instructions.
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Eco
+
additional function.
Load less washing. Prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Eco
+
additional function.
Load washing of the same colour.
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener.
according to manufacturer's specifications (if required clean beforehand).
e.g. if power failure occurs
see separate installation instructions.
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see separate installation instructions.
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