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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 the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
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 is not necessary if the detergent is dosed correctly. However, if it is necessary, follow the
instructions of the descaler manufacturer. Suitable descaling products can be purchased
from our website or after-sales service (a page 13).
Information on the display panel depending on model
F: 16 Close the door properly; laundry may be trapped.
F: 17 , 29 Open the tap fully, supply hose kinked/trapped; clean the filter a page 11,
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 lock washing machine door. Open the door and close it again so that
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.
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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.
