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Safety instructions
– Read
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 putting their lives in
danger.
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 before washing.
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 Additional function Load
Electricity
consumption
***
Water***
Programme
duration***
LF Cottons 30 °C** 8 kg 0 76 l 2
LF Cottons 40 °C** 8 kg 0 76 l 2
LF Cottons 60 °C** 8 kg 1 76 l 2
LF Cottons 60 °C j EcoPerfect* 8 kg 1 56 l 3
LF Cottons 90 °C 8 kg 2 87 l 2
LIF Mix 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1
I Easy-Care 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1
Delicates/Silk :c(cold) 2 kg 0 35 l 0
Delicates/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
O :øWool :c(cold)
2 kg 0 40 l 0:40 h
O :øWool 30 °C
2 kg 0 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testi
** P
Note for comparative testing: to test using the test programmes, wash using the specified load amount and
maximum spin speed.
Select the LIFMix 40 °C programme and maximum spin speed as the short programme for coloureds.
*** 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 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 Easy-Care 60 °C and select $ (Start /Reload).
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off .
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– 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 the laundry
Insert large and small items of laundry.
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 No prewash. The iSpeedPerfect function can also be selected if desired .
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Insert less laundry. Select Prewash with the programme.
Soaking L
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to LFCottons 30 °C and press $ (Start /Re-
load). After approx. 10 minutes, press $ (StaReload) to pause the programme.
Once the required $(Start /Reload)
programme, or select a different programme.
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes using liquid starch.
Pour the starch into the ~ fabric softener compartment according to the manufacturer's
instructions (if necessary clean it first).
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 bleach laundry in the
washing machine.
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Insert for liquid detergent model-dependent
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely a page 10 .
– Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
– for gel detergents and washing powder,
– for programmes with 7 + Prewash or the (Finished in) option
Care
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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 drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert, push the insert up from below with your finger.
3. Clean
dry it.
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.
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Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
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Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
This
instructions of the descaler manufacturer. Suitable descaling products can be purchased
from our website or after-sales service (a page 13 ).
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F: 16 Close the door properly; laundry may be trapped.
F: 17 , 29 Open the a ,
water pressure too low.
F: 18 Detergent solution pump blocked; clean detergent solution pump
a page 11.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; clean the drain hose on the siphon
a page 11.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
F: 34 Cannot
you can hear it "click"; switch the appliance off and on again; set the
programme and make individual settings; start the programme.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch on again. If the same
display appears again, call the after-sales service a 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 , disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Remove the drainage hose from its holder.
Remove the sealing cap and allow the solution to drain out.
Put the sealing cap back in place.
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. Put the pump cover back in place and screw it tight. The handle
should stand vertically. Insert the drainage hose into its holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent detergent from flowing down the drain unused during the next wash cycle:
pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the > Drain programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off , 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 AquaStop 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 (apart fromc2 Rinse/ Spin, > Drain).
3. Press $ ( Start/Reload). Allow the programme to run for
approx. 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Remove the mains plug from the
socket.
To clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using 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
– $ (Start /Reload) not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter may be blocked. Clean the filter a page 11.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
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Washing machine door
cannot be opened.
– Safety function active. Programme terminated? a page 4 .
– (Rinse Hold = without Final spin) selected? a page 3,4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? a page 13.
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Programme does not
start.
– $ (Start /Reload) or (Finished in) time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childlock active? Deactivate it a page 5 .
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Detergent solution does
not drain.
– (Rinse Hold = without Final spin) selected? a page 3,4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump a 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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Unsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not
the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly
inside the drum.
– Sc (Easy-iron) selecta page 5.
– Selected speed too low? a page 5 .
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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 0
compartment for care
products.
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean the insert if necessary a page 10 .
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Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run the LFCottons 90 °C programme with no load inserted.
Use standard detergent.
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Status ³þ
Appliance has detected
a detergent overload.
– Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
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Loud
and
spin cycle.
– Appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feet a Installation instructions .
– Transport braces removed?
Remove the transport braces a Installation instructions .
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Display panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
– Power cut?
– Circuit breakers tripped? Reset/replace the circuit breakers.
– 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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Detergent residues on
the laundry.
– Occasionally,
residues.
– Use the 2 Rinse/ Spin cycle and press the 2Super button
or brush out the laundry after washing.
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What to do if ...
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in Reload mode,
$(Start/Reload)
very quickly and an
audible signal sounds
– Water level too high. Not possible to reload laundry.
Close door immediately if open.
– To continue the programme, press $ (Start /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 water supply and call the after-sales service a page 13.
Emergency release e.g. in the event of a power cut
The
be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent
Do not reach inside the drum if it is still turning.
Do not open the door if you can see water through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and
disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution a page 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 a page ),
after-sales
technician wherever possible.
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The contact details for all countries can be found in the enclosed after-sales
service directory.
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Please give the After-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number
(FD) of the appliance.
Product number Production number
This information can be found:
on
service flap* (after opening it) and the rear of
the appliance.
*depending on model
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Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. Please contact us.
This will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who arrive
equipped with genuine spare parts for your appliance.
Instruction manual
Washing machine
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Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
