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Safety instructions
– Read the Instruction manual and Installation instructions and all other information enclosed
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.
– During the operation: Be careful when opening the detergent drawer.
Consumption values
Programme Load Electricity
consumption*** Water*** Programme
duration***
COTTON 30 °C* 8 kg 0,35 kWh 57 l 2:06 h
COTTON 40 °C* 8 kg 0,97 kWh 57 l 2:16 h
COTTON 60 °C* 8 kg 1,36 kWh 57 l 2:26 h
COTTON 90 °C 8 kg 2,34 kWh 68 l 2:16 h
EASY CARE 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0,55 kWh 41 l 1:35 h
QUICK/MIX 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0,47 kWh 37 l 0:53 h
DELICATES/SILK 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
ÇWOOL 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Programme Additional
function Load Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
COTTON 40/60 °C ecoPerfect j** 8/4 kg 189 kWh 10500 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
*** The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and water inlet tempera-
ture, 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/PAUSE. 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.
Ensure that items are not trapped between the door and rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light No prewash. The speedPerfect i function can also be selected if desired.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Insert less laundry. Select Prewash with the programme.
Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to COTTON 30 °C and press START/PAUSE. After approx. 10 minutes, press START/PAUSE
to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press START/PAUSE again to continue the
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.
Load display
The loading sensor detects the load amount in the washing machine. The laundry is not weighed.
Recommended dosage
Depending on the programme selected and the load detected, a recommended detergent dosage is displayed in %.
The % display corresponds to the detergent manufacturer's recommendation.
Load adjust
Independently of the load display, the "Load adjust" automatic load sensing function uses additional sensors to adapt
the water and power consumption ideally to each programme, depending on the type of fabric and the load.
TEXTILE GUARD Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
(Outdoor + Impregnation) Clean the detergent drawer thoroughly to remove fabric softener.
residue.
Special detergents and impregnating agents suitable for machine washing are available in sports shops. Dose
according to manufacturing instructions:
1. Place the special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II and
2. pour impregnating agent (max. 170 ml) into the ~ compartment.
