Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 10 Before using for the first time........ 27 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........ 28 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 28 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
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14 Childproof lock...... 34 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 34 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 35 15 Basic settings...... 36 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 36 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 37 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 37 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 37 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 37 16.3 Cleaning the detergent...
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 Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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 CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tective covers completely from the appliance. nection For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Water inlet hose Do not operate the appliance ▶...
en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split.
Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves.
en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose. Note: Observe the draining heights. The draining heights are: minimum: 60 cm, maximum: 100 cm. Drainage into a Secure the con- siphon nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Drainage into a Fix and secure washbasin the water outlet Connect the water inlet hose to a...
Installation and connection en Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF Screw the lock nuts tightly against 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- the housing using a WAF 17 wise direction. wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and To align the appliance, turn the ap- do not adjust its height.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
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Display en Display Designation Description – –– Rinse Hold Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme 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 35 SpeedPerfect Short wash activated.
en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 23. Button Selection Description Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
Accessories en Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
en Laundry Pour washing powder into com- Laundry 11 Laundry partment II. Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum.
Laundry en Wash laundry of the same 11.2 Sorting laundry type of fabric and fibre to- Note: Please read the information in gether. the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing – Care symbols on the care labels material damage → Page 10 sections → Page 29 to ensure that you use the appliance –...
en Detergents and care products Notes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents Detergents and care products Note: Please read the information in ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing softener material damage → Page 10 sections...
Basic operation en Water hardness Hardness range Total hardness in mmol/ German degrees in °dH soft (I) 0–1.5 0–8.4 medium (II) 1.5– 2.5 8.4–14 hard (III) over 2.5 over 14 Example of a manufacturer's instructions for detergent These example values refer to a standard load of 4–5 kg.
en Basic operation Note: The programme settings are 13.5 Using a measuring aid not saved permanently for the pro- for liquid detergent gramme. If you order the measuring aid as an 13.4 Loading laundry accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. Notes Press down on the insert and re- ¡...
Basic operation en Press Finished in repeatedly 13.6 Adding detergent and until the display indicates the de- care product sired "Ready in" time. Press Start / Reload Notes ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing 13.9 Soaking laundry material damage → Page 10 sec- Note: No additional detergent is re- tions to ensure that you use the quired.
en Childproof lock The appliance door remains 13.14 Switching off the appli- locked for safety reasons if the ance temperature and water levels are high. Turn the programme selector to – If the temperature is high, start Off. Rinse programme. – If the water level is high: Start the Spin or Drain pro-...
Childproof lock en a The display shows a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off. 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. Press and hold the two 3 sec.
en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet)
Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- Cleaning and servicing 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
en Cleaning and servicing Leave the appliance to dry after Clean the detergent drawer and in- ▶ every operation with the door sert with water and a brush, and open, and leave the detergent then dry them. drawer to dry. Run the Cottons 90° programme ▶...
Cleaning and servicing en Remove the maintenance flap. 16.4 Descaling If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. ATTENTION! The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g.
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en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
Cleaning and servicing en Insert the maintenance flap and Clean the water outlet hose and si- lock it into place. phon connecting piece. Close the maintenance flap. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp. 16.6 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon If the water outlet hose at the siphon...
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en Cleaning and servicing Connect the water inlet hose and Cleaning the filter on the tap check for leaks. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely. Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty.
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Cleaning and servicing en Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water pressure is low. No remedial action possible. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow → Page 41. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35 ▶ not start. is activated. Finished in Check whether Finished in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door.
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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 No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ does not start. not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting 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, ▶ the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged. the water outlet hose. Replace the damaged water outlet hose. ▶ Water outlet hose is not connected correctly. Connect the water outlet hose correctly. Water out- ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 39 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 39 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert all screws into the four 18.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
en Customer Service 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) Customer Service 19 Customer Service and production number If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service (FD) unable to rectify faults on the appli- You can find the product number (E- ance yourself or if your appliance Nr.) and the production number (FD) needs to be repaired, contact Cus- on the appliance's rating plate.
Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
en Technical specifications of printing its web address had not Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- yet been published. Please then fol- low the instructions on searching for tions models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash Facts and figures for your appliance Technical specifications in the product number (E-Nr.) on the can be found here.
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