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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!
Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry 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 cause 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.
Consumption values
Programme Load Power *** Water***
Programme
duration***
algodón/ algodão
(Cottons) 30 °C*
8 kg 0.35 kWh 76 l 2:20 h
algodón/ algodão 40 °C* 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:30 h
algodón/ algodão 60 °C* 8 kg 1.36 kWh 76 l 2:40 h
algodón/ algodão 90 °C 8 kg 2.34 kWh 87 l 2:30 h
sintéticos (Easy-care) 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:43 h
mix (mixed fabrics) 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h
delicado/seda (Delicates/silk) 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:43 h
ÿlana/lã (Wool) 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When using the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Programme Additional function Load
Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
algodón/ algodão 40/60 °C EcoPerfect ¢** 8/4 kg 189 kWh 10500 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
additional functions.
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Important information
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour the following into compartment II:
approx. 1 litre water
detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to sintéticos (Easy-care) 60 °C and press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload).
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to (Off).
Protecting the laundry and the machine
When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Empty pockets.
Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Loading laundry
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light Do not pre-wash. If required, select the additiona ispeed Perfect function.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with pre-wash.
Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to algodón/ algodão (Cottons) 30 °C and press inicio/pausa +carga
(Start/Pause+Reload). After approx. 10 minutes, press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) to stop the
programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) again to
continue the programme, or change to a different programme.
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the ~fabric softener
compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
microfibras + impreg. Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
(Outdoor+Impregnation) Clean the detergent drawer thoroughly to remove fabric softener residue.
Special detergent and waterproofing agent suitable for machine washing are available from sports shops. Dosage
according to the manufacturer's instructions:
1. Place the special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II and
2. pour waterproofing agent (max. 170 ml) into compartment ~.
Move the programme selector to microfibras + impreg. (Outdoor+Impregnation). Set the temperature.
Press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload). Final treatment of the laundry in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Insert for liquid detergent depending on model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
Remove the detergent drawer completely
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page 10.
Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
for gel detergents and washing powder,
for programmes with +prelav. (pre-wash) or option (Finished in).
Care
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Machine housing, control panel
Remove detergent residue immediately.
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
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 drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Fit the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
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Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
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Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine!
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed
according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or
from our after-sales service (
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page 13).
Information on the display panel depending on model
r flashing Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
§:³Å, ÉOpen the (cold water) tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter
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page 11,
water pressure too low.
§:³µ Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
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page 11.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
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page 11.
§: ´Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
sChildproof lock activated: to deactivate apage 5.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on. If the display appears again, call
the after-sales service
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page 13.
Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the mains plug.
Risk of explosion! No solvents.
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Information about blockages
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to (Off) and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Take the drainage hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Push the sealing cap back on.
3. Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must be able to rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle points upright. Replace the
drainage hose in the holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start programme l(Drain).
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to (Off) and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drainage hose carefully (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting 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 (it contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except m/centrifug. adicional (Rinse/Spin)/l(Drain)).
3. Press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload). Let the programme run for approximately
40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to (Off). Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,
Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Risk of scalding
Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
Turn off the tap.
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What to do if...
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Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
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No water supply.
Detergent not dispensed.
inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) not pressed?
Tap not turned on?
Filter blocked? Clean the filter
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page 11.
Supply hose kinked or trapped?
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Washing machine door cannot
be opened.
Safety function active. Programme stopped?
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page 4.
(Rinse Hold = no final spin) selected?
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page 3, 4.
Can be opened by emergency release only?
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page 13.
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Programme does not start. inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) pressed or "Finished in" time
selected?
Washing machine door closed?
Childlock active? Deactivate
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page 5.
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Detergent solution does not
drain.
(Rinse Hold = no final spin) selected?
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page 3, 4.
Clean the detergent solution pump
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page 11.
Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
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Water not visible in the drum. Not a fault - water below the visible area.
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Spin result not satisfactory.
Laundry wet/too damp.
Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system interrupted spinning, uneven
laundry distribution.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
Ômenos (Reduced ironing) selected?
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page 5.
Speed selected too low?
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page 5.
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The programme duration
changes during the washing
cycle.
Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the relevant washing
process. This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.
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Drum spins gently several times. Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance.
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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
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page 10.
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Odours in the washing machine. Run programme algodón/ algodão (Cottons) 90 °C without laundry. Use
standard detergent.
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Status display³þflashing.
Detergent may escape from the
detergent drawer.
Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into
compartment II (not for outdoor or down fabrics).
Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
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Loud spinning, vibrations and
walking during the spin cycle.
Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure appliance feet
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Installation instructions.
Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove transportation safety devices
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Installation instructions.
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Noises during spinning and
draining.
Clean the detergent solution pump
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page 11.
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Display panel/indicator lamps
do not function during
operation.
Power cut?
Circuit breakers tripped or fuses blown? Reset the circuit breakers or change the
fuses.
Energy saving mode active?
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
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Programme sequence longer
than usual.
Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance by
repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle.
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There is detergent residue on
the laundry.
Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
Select m/centrifug. adicional c(Rinse/Spin) or brush out the laundry
after washing.
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What to do if...
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In reload mode,
inicio/pausa+carga (Start/
Pause+Reload) flashes very
quickly and a signal sounds
Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close the washing machine
door immediately if necessary.
To continue the programme, press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload).
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 tap and call the after-sales service apage 13.
Emergency release e.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues when the power supply is 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 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 apage 11.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
After-sales service
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If you cannot remedy the fault yourself (What to do if ..., apage 12, 13), contact our after-sales service. We will always
find a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by repair personnel.
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The contact details of your nearest after-sales service can be found here or in the after-sales service directory (model-
dependent).
GB 0844 8928999 (Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute.
A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply).
IE 01450 2655
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Please give the after-sales service the product number (E no.) and the production (FD) number of the appliance.
Product number Production number
This information can be found:
on the inside of the washing machine door*/opened service
flap* and rear of the appliance.
*model-dependent
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Trust the manufacturer's competence. Turn to us.
You will thereby ensure that the repairs are performed by trained service personnel equipped with original repair parts.
Instruction manual
Washing
machine
Observe the
safety instructions
on page 8.
Read these instructions and
the separate Installation instructions
before operating the washing machine.
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