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Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 10 Before using for the first time........ 40 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 40 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........ 41 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 41 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
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14 Childproof lock...... 49 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 49 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 49 15 Basic settings...... 49 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 49 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 50 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 50 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 50 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 50 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 valve housing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap-...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use hard scouring pads or Add → Page 44 detergent based on ▶ cleaning sponges. the laundry's degree of soiling. Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- but water and a soft, damp cloth. ler amount of detergent is suffi- Remove all detergent residue, ▶...
en Installation and connection ATTENTION! 3.3 Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and Start / Re- ance.
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. Elbow for fixing the water out- 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 Removing the transport Remove the four sleeves.
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove the screws in Remove the transport strut. the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Remove the transport struts. Connecting the water inlet hose 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.
Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.7 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- Note: Please read the information in rectly.
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. 4.8 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 46 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en The selected programme setting is If a setting is activated, the display shown in the middle of the display. shows . The selection does not need to be confirmed again. Sub-menu The sub-menu closes automatically To select the settings you require, after a few seconds.
en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 h 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 Saving the pro- Save a programme → Page 45. gramme Set other programmes → Page 45. Other pro- grammes 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 49 Less Ironing...
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en Display Display Designation Description Tomato The stain type is activated. Energy consump- Energy consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme. : Low energy consumption ¡ : High energy consumption ¡ Water consump- Water consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme. : Low water consumption ¡...
Buttons en Buttons 7 Buttons With the Options button, you can open the sub-menu for additional pro- Buttons gramme settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 28.
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Basic Settings Basic settings Change the basic settings for the ap- 3 sec. → Page 49 pliance. → "Changing the basic settings", Page 50 Options Multiple selection Activate additional programme set- tings. → "Adjusting additional programme settings", Page 45 The additional programme settings can be found in this overview.
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Less Ironing ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced creasing programme. ¡ Deactivate In order to reduce creasing in the laundry, the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted. The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line.
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en Programmes Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System varioSpeed 1600 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System – varioSpeed 1600 1200 1600 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes – Less Ironing – Water Plus – Soaking Silent Wash – Prewash Rinse Hold – Extra Rinse – stainRemoval System – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en – – Less Ironing – – – Water Plus – – – – Soaking – – – – Silent Wash – – – – Prewash – – – Rinse Hold – – – Extra Rinse – – – – stainRemoval System ...
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en Programmes Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System – varioSpeed 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en – Less Ironing – Water Plus – Soaking Silent Wash – Prewash – Rinse Hold – Extra Rinse – stainRemoval System – varioSpeed 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes – Less Ironing – Water Plus – Soaking – Silent Wash – Prewash – Rinse Hold – Extra Rinse – stainRemoval System – varioSpeed – Max. spin speed (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en – Less Ironing Water Plus – Soaking Silent Wash – Prewash – Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System – varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System – varioSpeed 1400 1600 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System – varioSpeed 1600 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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en Programmes – Less Ironing – Water Plus – Soaking Silent Wash – Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse – stainRemoval System varioSpeed 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Programmes en Less Ironing Water Plus Soaking Silent Wash Prewash Rinse Hold Extra Rinse stainRemoval System varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
en Accessories 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 WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WX975600 the appliance.
Laundry en 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.
en Laundry – Separate items of laundry and – Type of fabric and fibre shake them out, or observe the Wash laundry of the same programme description type of fabric and fibre to- gether. – Care symbols on the care labels 11.2 Sorting laundry → Page 42 Note: Please read the information in...
Detergents and care products en Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme Not suitable for machine-washing – 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 ¡...
en Basic operation 12.2 Detergent dosage The detergent dosage depends on: You can find out how hard your ¡ The amount of laundry water is from your local water com- pany or measure it yourself using ¡ Degree of soiling a water hardness tester. ¡...
Basic operation en Note: The drum is lit up after the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- door is opened and closed and once gramme settings the programme has started. The light goes out automatically. Requirement: A programme has been set. 13.2 Setting a programme → "Setting a programme", Page 45 Adjust the programme settings.
en Basic operation Press Main menu to call up the 13.6 Using a measuring aid main menu. for liquid detergent Adjust the programme settings if required. If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- a The programme is saved. ing aid.
Basic operation en Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.8 Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ¡...
en Basic operation The appliance is paused and Remove the laundry. checks whether it is possible to add or remove laundry. Add or remove laundry. Close the door. Press Start / Reload 13.11 Cancelling the pro- gramme Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time.
Childproof lock en Childproof lock Basic settings 14 Childproof lock 15 Basic settings Secure your appliance against being You can configure the appliance to Childproof lock Basic settings operated unintentionally using the meet your needs. controls. 15.1 Overview of the basic 14.1 Activating the childproof settings lock Below is an overview of the basic set-...
en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16.2 Cleaning the drum tings CAUTION To call up the basic settings for Risk of injury! the sub-menu, press and hold both Permanently washing at low temper- buttons Basic Settings 3 sec. atures and a lack of ventilation for for approx.
Cleaning and servicing en Press out the insert upwards from Cleaning the opening for the deter- below. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer. sert with water and a brush, and then dry them. 16.4 Descaling ATTENTION! The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g.
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en Cleaning and servicing Open the maintenance flap. Take the drain hose out of the holder. Remove the maintenance flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for Note: Please read the information in cleaning.
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap and screw it Check the intake opening for on as far as it will go. blockages and remove any block- ages. 90° The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- Insert the maintenance flap and ted objects.
Cleaning and servicing en Clean the water outlet hose and si- Cleaning the filter on the tap phon connecting piece. 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.
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en Cleaning and servicing Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does You have not pressed Start / Reload not start. Press Start / Reload ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start / Reload to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 49 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ ing. Drain and pressing Start / Reload → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 48 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an tion changes during imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ reached. type of fabric. → "Programmes", Page 28 Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Spin programme.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 51 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 51 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 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee Customer Service 19 Customer Service In addition to warranty claims against If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service the seller under the purchase agree- unable to rectify faults on the appli- ment and in addition to our manufac- ance yourself or if your appliance turer's warranty, we offer compensa- needs to be repaired, contact Cus-...
Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values 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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en Technical specifications Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 160 cm power cord Depending on the appliance spe- cifications...
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