en Safety 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: ¡...
Safety 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 Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high 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. ▶...
Safety 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 Safety 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 cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 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 ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all the Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transport locks to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- → Page 27. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- Open the water tap carefully and...
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 34 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
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en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Programme end → "Buttons", Page 22 time Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
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Display en Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Prewash Prewash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 Water Plus and Wash with more water and a rinse cycle is Rinse Plus...
en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect. Programme setting: ¡...
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Wool Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) / Super Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- Quick 15'/30' ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed Perfect.
Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 47. Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx.
en Detergents and care products If required, adjust the programme 12 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 28 The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging. gramme settings Notes Requirement: A programme has ¡...
operation en Insert the measuring aid. 13.5 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, note the maximum load for the programmes. → "Programmes", Page 23 Requirements ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted. → "Laundry", Page 27 ¡ The drum is empty. Open the door. → "Opening the door", Page 28 Place the laundry in the drum.
en operation Fold the measuring aid down and 13.10 Changing the activated click it into place. programme end time You can repeatedly change the set and activated programme end time before starting the programme. Requirements ¡ The programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 ¡...
Childproof lock en The appliance door remains Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- locked for safety reasons if the move any foreign objects. temperature and water levels are high. – If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme. – If the water level is high, start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for draining.
en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 16.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g.
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Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. Cleaning the drain pump Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 34 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. Clean the interior, the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous- ing.
Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Finish In is activated. Check whether Finish In is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ ing. softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in reached. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme. ▶ The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
en Transportation, storage and disposal 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 34 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
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