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Overview of Programmes –> Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and notes on page 6.
Programmes °C max.
Type of
laundry
Additional functions; information
LF Cottons
: - 90 °C
7 kg/
4 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of
cotton or linen
i SpeedPerfect*, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus
+ Prewash
V Sensitive : - 60 °C Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen
i SpeedPerfect*, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus;
for particularly sensitive skin, longer wash cycle at selected temperature,
higher water level, additional rinse cycle
I Easy-Care
: - 60 °C
3 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
i SpeedPerfect, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus
+ Prewash
/ Mixed Load
: - 40 °C Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics
i SpeedPerfect, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus;
different types of laundry can be washed together
K Dark Wash : - 40 °C
Dark-coloured fabrics made of cotton and dark easy-
care fabrics
i SpeedPerfect, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus;
Reduced rinse and final spin cycle
cDelicate/Silk : - 40 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains)
i SpeedPerfect, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus;
No spin between rinse cycles
: Wool : - 40 °C
Handä or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or
containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to avoid shrinkage of laundry,
longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)
@ Super Quick 15’ : - 40 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Z Sportswear : - 40 °C Fabrics made from microfibre i SpeedPerfect, j EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus
Additional pro-
grammes
2 Rinse, Spin, > Drain, Gentle Spin
* Reduced load for additional i SpeedPerfect function.
As a short programme, / Mixed Load 40 °C, with a maximum spin speed, is ideal.
Programmes without pre-wash - add detergent to compartment II, programmes with pre-wash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II.
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81739 München / Germany
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Safety instructions
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing
machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from
locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain
remover / cleaning solvent may lead to an explosion after being loaded into the
washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine is in operation.
Consumption values
Programme
Additional
function
Load
Electricity
consumption
***
Water***
Programme
duration
***
LF
Cottons 30 °C**
7 kg 0,55 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 40 °C**
7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C**
7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C
j EcoPerfect* 7 kg 1,05 kWh 47 l 3:08 h
LF
Cottons 90 °C
7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
I Easy-Care
40 °C**
3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 1:37 h
/ Mixed Load
40 °C** 3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
Delicate/Silk :2 kg 0,06 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
: Wool :2 kg 0,10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
: Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the programme
/
Mixed Load 40 °C with the maximum spin speed.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
functions.
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Care
Before washing for the first time
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Set the programme selector to I Easy-Care 60 °C and select $ Start/Reload. At the end of
the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispense r tray and insert with water and a brush and
dry it.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connec t the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry
has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool
down. Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. Do not open the
washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution -> page 10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
Information on the display panel depending on model
F: 16 Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
F: 17 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter –> Page 10, Water pressure too low.
F: 18 Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump -> page 10.
Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon -> page 10.
F: 21 Motor fault. Call customer services.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
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Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from
the retainer and pull it from the housing.Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover
until the detergent solution begins to flow out.When the service flap is
half full, close the pump cover and empty the service flap. Repeat the
above steps until all the detergent solution has completely drained out.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in
the detergent solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump c over and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour
1 litre of water into compartment II and start the > Drain programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to
Off
and disconnect the mains plug.
1.
Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connect ing piece.
3.
Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (apart from Spin / > Drain).
3. Choose $ Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40
seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
– Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool
down.
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What to do if ...
ʑ
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑ
No water supply.
Detergent not
dispensed.
– $ Start/Reload not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter -> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑ
Washing machine door
cannot be opened.
– Safety function active. Programme stopped? -> page 4.
– (without final spin) selected? -> page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? -> page 9.
ʑ
Programme does not
start.
– $ Start/Reload or Ready in time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate -> page 5.
ʑ
Detergent solution is
not drained.
– (without final spin) selected? -> page 3, 4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump -> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑ
Water not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑ
Unsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– SReduced Ironing selected? –> page 5.
– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.
ʑ
The programme length
jumps during the final
spin.
– Not a fault - the number of spin cycles may be changed due to
the varying distribution of the laundry, which may cause the time
in the display panel to be corrected.
ʑ
Spin cycle performed
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
imbalance.
ʑ
Residual water in the
compartment for care
products.
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean the insert if necessary -> page 9.
ʑ
Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run programme LF Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
standard detergent.
ʑ
Status display³þ
flashing.
Appliance has detected
a detergent overload.
– Too much detergent used?
If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑ
Intense noise formation,
vibrations and
“wandering” during the
spin cycle.
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
ʑ
Display panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
– Power cut?
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
ʑ
Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
ʑ
Detergent residues
on the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Use the 2 Rinse cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call customer services –> Installation instructions.
Instruction manual
Washing machine
en
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
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