9
Care
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 algodón/algodão (cottons) 60 °C and select inicio/pausa (start/pause). At the end of
the programme, turn the programme selector to (off).
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 and housing...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer from the housing.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it. Also remove
any detergent or fabric softener residues in the housing.
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.
Washing drum and rubber seal
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. 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 to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to 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 not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to (off) and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution a 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
E3 Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
E5 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter
a page 10, Water pressure too low.
E6 Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump a page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon a page 10.
E2 Motor fault. Call the after-sales service.
– Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
10
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to (off) and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the
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 models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover
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 interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in
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 lü(empty) programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to
(off)
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 AquaStop 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 (except m (rinse)/ centrifug. adicional (spin)
// lü(empty)).
3. Select inicio/pausa (start/pause). Let the programme run for
approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to (off). 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 AquaStop 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.
