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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
Resistentes/Algod.
(Cottons/clrds) : - 90 °C
7 kg/
4 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of
cotton or linen
TurboPerfect i *, EcoPerfect j ,Fácil (Easy-iron), Skin Care
(Water plus)
+ Prelav. (Prewash)
Clinic Wash Ă : - 60 °C Hard-
TurboPerfect i *, EcoPerfect j ,Fácil (Easy-iron), Skin Care
(Water plus);
for particularly sensitive skin, longer wash cycle at selected tempera-
ture, higher water level, additional rinse cycle
Sintéticos (Easy-care) : - 60 °C
3 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
TurboPerfect i, j ,Fácil (Easy-iron),
plus)
+ Prelav. (Prewash)
Mix (Mixed fabrics) : - 40 °C Fabrics TurboPerfect i, j ,Fácil (Easy-iron),
plus); different types of laundry can be washed together
R. de cama (Bed linen) : - 40 °C Delicate bed linen or da
cotton and dark easy-care fabrics
TurboPerfect i, j ,Fácil (Easy-iron),
plus); Reduced rinse and final spin cycle
Delicado/Seda
(Delicates/silk) : - 40 °C
2 kg
For
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains)
TurboPerfect i, j ,Fácil (Easy-iron),
plus); No spin between rinse cycles
ÿ Lana/Lã (Wool) : - 40 °C Handä or machine-was
containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to avoid shrinkage of laundry,
longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)
Rápido 15 (Rapid) : - 40 °C Easy-ca
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Sport $ : - 40 °C Fabrics TurboPerfect i, j ,Fácil (Easy-iron),
plus)
Additional programmes 2 (Rinse), Centrif. adicional (Spin), > (Drain), Centrif. delicado (Gentle spin)
*Reduced load for additional TurboPerfect i function.
As a short programme , Mix (Mixed fabrics) 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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Safety instructions
Read the instruction manual and installation ins
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***
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons) : 7 kg 0.25 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons) 40 °C** 7 kg 0.69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons) 60 °C** 7 kg 1.33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons) 60 °C* EcoPerfect j 7 kg 1.05 kWh 47 l 3:08 h
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons) 90 °C 7 kg 2.00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
Sintéticos (Easy-care) 40 °C** 3 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:17 h
Mix (Mixed fabrics) 30 °C 3 kg 0.24 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
Delicado/Seda (Delicates/silk) : 2 kg 0.06 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
Delicado/Seda (Delicates/silk) 30 °C 2 kg 0.21 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
Lana/Lã (Wool) : 2 kg 0.10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
Lana/Lã (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
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 Mix (Mixed fabrics) 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 put any laundry in the machine. Turn on the tap, add approximately 1 litre of water and then
½ II. Sintéticos
care) 60 °C and choose Inicio/Pausa + Carga ( Start/ Pause
programme selector to Stop .
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 dispenser tr
4. Attach 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.
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
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
1. Turn the programme selector to Stop 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 pa 10.
/ 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
Stop
and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. For models
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 Carefully
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 detergent solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover 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
Stop
and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (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 (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2.
Select any programme (apart from
Centrif. adicional
(Spin) /
>
(Drain)).
3. Choose Inicio/Pausa + Carga (Start/ Pause)
. Let the programme run for
approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Stop . 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.
Turn off the tap.
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What to do if ...
ʑWater is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑNo water supply.
Detergent
Inicio/Pausa + Carga (Start/ Pause not selected?
Tap not turned on?
Filter blocked? Clean the filter -> page 10 .
Supply hose kinked or trapped?
ʑWashing machine door
cannot be opened.
Safety function active. Programme stopped? -> page 4 .
c(without final spin) selected?
-> page 3, 4.
Can be opened by emergency release only?-> page 9.
ʑProgramme does not
start.
Inicio/Pausa + (Start/ Pause)
Washing machine door closed?
Childproof lock active? Deactivate -> page 5 .
ʑDetergent solution is
drained.
c(without final spin) selected?
-> page 3, 4.
Clean the detergent solution pump -> page 10 .
Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
ʑWater not visible in the
drum.
Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑSpin result not
satisfactory.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
Fácil (Easy-iron) selected? > page 5.
Selected speed too low? > page 5 .
ʑSpin cycle performed
several times.
Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
imbalance.
ʑResidual 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 .
ʑOdour formation in the
washing machine.
Run Resistentes/Algod.
laundry. Use standard detergent.
ʑStatus display³þ
flashing.
Appliance has detected
a detergent overload.
Too much detergent used?
If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
ʑIntense 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.
ʑDisplay panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
Power cut?
Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
ʑProgramme 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.
ʑDetergent residues
on the laundry.
Occasionally,
residues.
Use the (Rinse) cycle or brush
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
Turn the programme selector to Stop 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.
