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Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Change the programme default settings Intended use.
Intended use After-sales service ..27 Intended use Technical data ....27 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection consumption in the selected Environmental programs. The more indicator lights light up, protection the higher the program's consumption. Packaging/used appliance This enables you to compare the E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n consumption levels of the different Dispose of packaging in an programs when choosing your...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 16 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model P Select additional program ( Program selector settings if necessary: ~ Page 14 for selecting a program and Speed Eco switching the machine on and off ■ Water&Rinse+ * via the Off position;...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel More information on the display panel Program progress: Washing ß Rinse à Spin Program end - - - - 0 Program end during Rinse Stop Washing machine door: The washing machine door cannot You will find settings and Note: è...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13. – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed setting if necessary L a u n d r y – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a program with prewash –...
Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent Dye should only be used in normal C orrect selection of detergent household quantities. Salt may damage D e t e r g e n t stainless steel. Always follow the dye The care label is crucial for selecting manufacturer's instructions.
Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. The default program settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after Saving Soiling/note...
Additional programme settings Setting - - - -: Rinse Stop = no final spin. Imbalances (e. g. due to fitted ■ The laundry stays in the water after the sheets) are offset with several start- final rinse. ups of spin cycles, Fluctuations in power supply, ■...
Operating the appliance ■ Operating the Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while appliance achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected Preparing the washing program, without the Speed Eco O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine setting.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying default settings ■ sizes.Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings for the spin cycle.Individual laundry each wash cycle or change them. items may cause an unbalanced To do this, repeatedly press the load.
Operating the appliance The amount of laundry Measuring aid* for liquid detergent ■ Soiling ~ Page 13 ■ Position the measuring aid for dosing the correct amount of liquid detergent: Filling Pull out the detergent drawer.Press Warning down the insert and fully remove the Eye/skin irritation! drawer.
Operating the appliance Childlock To continue the program, press the button A.The program continues (E 3 sec., E 3 δευτ.) automatically. You can lock the washing machine to Notes prevent the functions you have set from Do not leave the door open for too ■...
Sensors Selecting a spin speed or setting the ■ Sensors program selector to 0 Spin/Drain// Spin/Empty [ and then pressing A utomatic load sensing the A button. S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function Programme end adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the End appears in the display panel and...
Setting the signal Setting the signal Cleaning and maintenance You can change the following settings: S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l Warning The volume of the buttons and ■ C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! information signals (e.g.
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, panel and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. Wipe the housing and the control ■ Fit the insert and lock it in place panel with a soft, damp cloth.
Cleaning and maintenance Take the drain hose out of the The drain hose at the siphon retainer. is blocked Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into a Switch off the appliance. Disconnect suitable container. the mains plug. Replace the sealing cap and place Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them. Remove the hose from the rear of Caution! the appliance. Water damage Use pliers to remove the filter and Any escaping water may cause water then clean it. damage. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy è lights up The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the ¾ Drum Clean 90 °C or i Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended Note: by the detergent manufacturer.
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Positioning and connecting @ Water drain hose Positioning and H Elbow for securing the water connecting drain hose* P Cold water supply hose for models standard/Aqua-Secure, Included with the appliance for models with hot water P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g connection additionally a hot Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Installation on a platform with Caution! Water damage drawer The connection points for the water Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ supply hose and water drain hose are 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520 under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection Unscrew and remove all four transport ■ brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
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Positioning and connecting Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes With a cold water connection, only ■ operate the washing machine using cold mains water. With a hot water connection, operate ■ Model: Aqua-Secure ■ the washing machine with hot and cold mains water, with a maximum temperature of 60 °C.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection to the water pipes (¾" = 26.4 mm) Caution! Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Notes The mains voltage and voltage time ■ indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. The washing machine was thoroughly The connected load and fuse tested before leaving the factory. To required are specified on the rating remove any water that may be left over plate.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Remove the hoses. Installing the transport locks: e.g. when moving home Remove the covers and keep them Preparatory work: in a safe place. Turn off the water tap. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
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