Washing machine

WAW32560GC, WAW3256XGC

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

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Contents enI structionManual ndInstal tionI structions

8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 \ Additional programme

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .6 SpeedPerfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 EcoPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Prewash T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Water Plus Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Easy-iron p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7 Environmental protection . . . . . .8 Stains x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 8
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 23
Preparing the washing machine . . . .23
Y Main points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .9 Switching on the appliance/
selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . .23
* Getting to know the appliance 10 Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .23
Measure and add detergent and
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Change the programme default
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Select additional programme
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .26
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 14 Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .26
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 14 Programme end during rinse hold. . .26
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
/ Overview of programmes . . . . .15 Removing laundry/
switching off the appliance . . . . . . . .27
Programmes on the programme
selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Q Appliance settings . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Activating the setting mode . . . . . . . .28
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the signal volume . . . . . . .28
Selecting/deselecting the appliance
0 Programme default settings . . .21 automatic switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Switching the drum-care information
Temperature s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 signal on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Exiting setting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ready in 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic load sensing . . . . . . . . . . .29
Unbalanced load detection system . .29
AquaSensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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2 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 30 r Aqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . . 50

Machine housing/control panel . . . . 30
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Detergent drawer and housing . . . . 31
The drain pump is blocked,
emergency draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The drain hose at the siphon is
blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Filter in the water supply blocked . . 32

3 Faults and what to do about

them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Information on the display panel . . . 34
Faults and what to do about them. . 35

4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 37
[ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 38
Energy and water consumption,
programme duration and residual
moisture for the main washing
programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Efficiency test programmes for
cotton fabrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 40
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 40
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation on a base or
a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation on a platform with
drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing the appliance in a
kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Removing the transport locks . . . . . 42
Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 43
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before washing for the first time . . . 48
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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 Intended use en

8 Intended use
■
Intedus For private domestic use only.
■ The washing machine is suitable for
washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in
detergent solution.
■ To be operated with cold mains
water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in washing machines.
■ When measuring out the amount of
all detergents, additives, care
products and cleaning agents,
always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
■ The washing machine may be used
by children over the age of 8 years
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed
by a responsible person.
Children must not carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
■ Keep children under the age of 3
years away from the washing
machine.
■ This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
■ Keep pets away from the washing
machine.
Before operating the appliance: Read
the installation and operating
instructions and all other information
enclosed with the washing machine,
and use the machine accordingly.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use or for subsequent owners.

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en Safety instructions

Reaching into the drum

( Safety instructions ■

when it is turning can cause

Electrical safety injuries to hands.
Do not reach into the drum
Safetyinstrcuions

: Warning when it is turning.

Danger of death! Wait until the drum has
There is a risk of electric shock stopped turning.
if you touch live components.
■ Never touch or hold the : Warning
mains plug with wet hands. Risk of scalding!
■ Only pull out the mains cable When you are washing at high
by the plug and never by the temperatures, there is a risk of
cable, as this could damage scalding if you come into
it. contact with hot water e.g. if hot
water is being drained into a
Risk of injury wash basin.
Do not reach into the hot
: Warning detergent solution.
Risk of injury!
■ When the washing machine Safety for children
is lifted by its protruding
parts (e.g. the washing : Warning
machine door), the Danger of death!
components may break off If children play with the washing
and cause injuries. machine, they may get into life-
Do not lift the washing threatening situations or injure
machine by protruding parts. themselves.
■ If you climb on the washing ■ Do not leave children
machine, the worktop may unattended near the washing
break and cause injuries. machine.
Do not climb onto the ■ Do not let children play with
washing machine. the washing machine.
■ If you lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open, the washing machine
may tip over and cause
injuries.
Do not lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open.

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 Safety instructions en

: Warning : Warning
Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation!
Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products
in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they
at risk. come into contact with the eyes
For appliances that have or skin.
reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care
life: products out of the reach of
■ Disconnect the mains plug. children.
■ Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with : Warning
plug. Risk of injury!
■ Destroy the lock on the When you wash at high
washing machine door. temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door gets
: Warning hot.
Risk of suffocation! Do not let children touch the
Children may become wrapped hot washing machine door.
in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and
packaging parts out of the
reach of children.
: Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products
may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.

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en Environmental protection

■ Information on energy and water

7 Environmental consumption: ~ Page 12
protection The displays provide information
about the relative level of energy and
Packaging/used appliance water consumption in the selected
programmes.
Enviromentalprotecion

Dispose of packaging in an The more indicator lights light up,

) environmentally-responsible the higher the programme's
manner. consumption.
This appliance is labelled in This enables you to compare the
accordance with European consumption levels of the different
Directive 2012/19/EU programmes when choosing your
concerning used electrical and programme settings and decide on
electronic appliances (waste an energy- and water-saving
electrical and electronic programme setting.
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the ■ Energy-saving mode: The display
framework for the return and panel lighting goes out after a few
recycling of used appliances minutes and the A button flashes.
as applicable throughout the Press any button to activate the
EU. lighting.
Energy-saving mode is not activated
if a programme is running.
Tips on economical use
■ Automatic switch off: If the
■ Always fill the appliance with the appliance is not operated for a
maximum amount of laundry for the prolonged period, it may
relevant programme. automatically switch off before the
Overview of programmes programme starts and when the
~ Page 15 programme has ended to save
energy. Press the main switch again
■ Wash normally soiled laundry to switch on the appliance.
without a prewash. Switching the ~ Page 28 function
on/off
■ Save energy and detergent when
washing lightly and normally soiled ■ If the laundry is subsequently dried
laundry. ~ Page 14 in a tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the tumble dryer
■ The selectable temperatures apply manufacturer's instructions.
to the care labels on the textiles. The
temperatures in the machine may
deviate from this so that you get the
optimum mix of energy-saving and
washing results.

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 Main points in brief en

Y Main points in brief

Mainpotsinbref

1 @ @ @

Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a
plug. Turn on the the # button. programme, e.g.
tap. Cottons.
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2 @ @ @
FODFN

Sort the laundry. Observe the Load the laundry. Close the door.
maximum load
(depending on the
model) on the
display panel.
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3 @ @

Add detergent. If necessary, change the default programme Start the

settings and/or select additional settings. programme.
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4 @ @ @

End of the programme Open the door and To switch off, press Turn off the tap (for
remove the laundry. the # button. models without
Aqua-Stop).
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en Getting to know the appliance

* Getting to know the appliance

Washing machine
Getingtoknwtheaplince





6 7

( Detergent drawer ~ Page 24

0 Operating/display panel
8 Door with door handle
9S Open the door
9T Close the door
@ Service flap

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 Getting to know the appliance en

Control panel

( Main switch P Child lock (Childlook.E 3 sec.)

for switching the washing machine to prevent the set functions from
on and off: being changed accidentally:
Press the # button. Press and hold the Ready in 5 +
0 Programme selector and - buttons at the same time for
for selecting a programme. approx. 3 seconds to activate this
Overview of programmes function. ~ Page 25
~ Page 15 X Display panel for settings and
8 Additional programme settings: information. ~ Page 12
~ Page 22
■ SpeedPerfect,
■ EcoPerfect,
■ Prewash T,
■ Water Plus Z,
■ Easy-iron p,
■ Stains x
@ A button for:
■ Starting a programme
■ Interrupting a programme, e.g.
to add items of laundry
~ Page 26
■ Cancelling a programme
~ Page 26
H Changing the default programme
settings: ~ Page 21
■ Temperature s,
■ Spin speed (Spin 0),
■ Ready in 5 time

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Display panel Further information

# °|º· Stains x ~ Page 22
Programme progress:
T Prewash
N Washing
à Rinse
0 Spin
  
-0- Programme end
Default programme settings: $ Programme end during Rinse
( Temperature s in °C Stop
Ž - 90 (Ž = cold) -P- Pause, e.g. to reload laundry
0 ■ Spin speed in rpm, Washing machine door:
$, 0 - 1600*;
* Max. spin speed, depending ÿ The washing machine door can be
on the selected programme lights up opened.
and model, ÿ When the programme has started:
■ 0 = no spin cycle, draining only flashes The washing machine door is not
~ Page 21, closed properly.
■ $ = Rinse Stop ~ Page 21
8 Ready in 5 time Tap:
e.g. 2:30; r Tap not turned on, no water
Programme duration depends lights up pressure
on the programme selection in r Water pressure too low (may
h:min (hours:minutes), flashes increase the programme duration)
■ Preselection of end time
1 - 24 h; Childproof lock: ~ Page 25
Programme ends after ... h E Childproof lock activated
(h = hours), lights up
■ Load recommendation
e.g. kg 9*; E Childproof lock activated,
* depending on the selected flashes programme selector adjusted
programme Foam detection:
@ Information on energy and water Å ~ Page 25
consumption: ~ Page 8 lights up
■ X {{{{{
Water consumption display, Fault display:
■ þ{{{{{ E: - - ~ Page 34
Energy consumption display
Signal setting:
0-4 ~ Page 28
Switching off the appliance automatically:
On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 28

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 Laundry en

Some examples of soiling levels can

Z Laundry be found on ~ Page 14
– Light: Do not prewash, select the
Prepare the laundry
Laundry
SpeedPerfect setting if
necessary
Caution! – Normal
Damage to the appliance/fabrics – Heavy: Load less laundry, select
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paperclips, a programme with prewash
needles, nails) may damage the laundry – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
or components in the washing machine. while they are fresh. Firstly, dab
with soapy water; do not rub.
You should therefore note the following Then wash the items of laundry
tips when preparing your laundry: with the appropriate programme.
■ Empty any pockets. Stubborn or dried-in stains can
sometimes only be removed by
washing several times.
■ Symbols on the care labels
Note: The numbers in the symbols
indicate the maximum washing
temperature that may be used.

M Suitable for normal washing

■ Look out for metal items (paperclips, process;
etc.) and remove them. e.g. Cottons programme
■ Wash delicates in a laundry bag U A gentle washing process is
(tights, underwired bras, etc.). required;
■ Close any zips; button up any cover e.g. Easy-Care programme
buttons. O An especially gentle washing
■ Brush sand out of pockets and process is required; e.g.
collars. Delicate/Silk programme
■ Remove curtain fittings or place W Suitable for washing by hand;
curtains in a laundry bag. e.g. W Woollens programme
Ž Do not machine wash.
Sorting laundry
Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels,
depending on:
■ Type of fabric/fibre
■ Colour
Note: Laundry may discolour. Wash
white and coloured items separately.
Wash new coloured items separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.

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en Detergent

Saving energy and detergent

C Detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can
Correct selection of detergent
Detrgn save energy (lower washing
temperature) and detergent.
The care label is crucial for selecting
the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note
treatment of the laundry. ~ See also
[Link] Reduced Light
temperature and No visible dirt or stains.
If you visit [Link], you will detergent quantity Clothing has taken on some
find further information on detergents, as per the body odour, e.g.:
care products and cleaning agents for recommended ■ Light summer/sports
domestic use. dosage clothing (worn for a few
hours)
■ Standard detergent with optical
■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
brighteners
(worn for up to one day)
Suitable for boil-washable white
■ Guest bed linen and hand
laundry made from linen or cotton
towels (used for one day)
Programme: Cottons/
cold - max. 90 °C Normal
■ Detergent for colours without Visible dirt or a few light
bleach or optical brighteners stains, e.g.:
Suitable for coloured laundry made ■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
from linen or cotton (sweat soaked, worn a
Programme: Cottons/ few times)
cold - max. 60 °C ■ Towels, bedding (used for
■ Detergent for colours/delicates up to one week)
without optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from easy-care fibres, synthetic
fibres
Programme: Easy-Care/
cold - max. 60 °C
Temperature as Heavy
■ Detergent for delicates
per the care label Dirt and/or stains clearly
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk
and detergent visible, e.g. tea towels, baby
or viscose
quantity as per the items, work clothing
Programme: Delicate/Silk/
recommended
cold - max. 40 °C
dosage for heavy
■ Detergent for woollens
soiling
Suitable for wool
Wool programme/
cold - max. 40 °C Note: When measuring the amount of
all detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, please always
check the manufacturer's instructions
and information. ~ Page 24

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 Overview of programmes en

/ Overview of programmes
Programmes on the programme selector
Overiwofprgames

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

Programme name Max. load
Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature s that can be selected
suitable. (Ž= cold)
Spin speed that can be selected**;
$ = Rinse Stop,
0 = no spin cycle, draining only
Other programme
settings that can be selected
Cottons Max. 9 kg/5* kg
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or Ž - 90 °C
linen
$, 0 - 1600** rpm
Notes
■ In the EcoPerfect setting, the washing temperature is lower EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
than the selected temperature. If you would like to set a Prewash T,
particular washing temperature, use the programme without Water Plus Z,
the EcoPerfect setting or, if necessary, set a higher
Easy-iron p
temperature.
■ The SpeedPerfect setting is suitable as a short programme
for lightly soiled laundry.
Easy-Care Max. 4 kg
Synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C
$, 0 - 1200 rpm
EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

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en Overview of programmes

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

Mix Max. 4 kg
Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C
$, 0 - 1600** rpm
EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
Delicate / Silk Max. 2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž - 40 °C
fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves)
$, 0 - 800 rpm
Note: . Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates or
silk. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
W Wool Max. 2 kg
Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or Ž - 40 °C
contain wool;
$, 0 - 800 rpm
particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from
shrinking, with longer pauses in the programme (during which -
the items rest in the water)
Notes
■ Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: Angora, alpaca, llama, sheep.
■ Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing wool.
Empty -
for the rinsing water, e.g. after the $ setting (Rinse Stop = no -
final spin cycle)
-
-
Rinse / Spin -
Extra rinse/spin with speed that can be selected -
Note: . The Water Plus Z button is set by default for this $, 0 - 1600** rpm
programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to
deactivate the function. Easy-iron p
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

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 Overview of programmes en

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

*** Drum Clean 0 kg
Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C
tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently
at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has 1200 rpm
developed after a prolonged period of non-use. The Drum Clean -
indicator light flashes when you use have not used a programme
of 60 °C or higher for a long time.
Notes
■ Run the "Trommelpflege" (drum-care) programme without
any laundry.
■ Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To
prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use
detergent designed for woollens or delicates.
SuperQuick 15’ Max. 2 kg
Extra-short programme of approx. 15 minutes, suitable for small Ž - 40 °C
items of lightly soiled laundry
0 - 1200 rpm
-
*** Dark Wash / Jeans Max. 3.5 kg
Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C
turn items inside-out before washing. $, 0 - 1200 rpm
EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
*** Anti-allergy Max. 7 kg/5* kg
Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C
Note: . Particularly suited to washing items that need to be $, 0 - 1600** rpm
hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to
the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water level EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
and longer spin cycle. Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

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en Overview of programmes

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

*** Outdoor / Impregnation Max. 1 kg
Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C
weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics
$, 0 - 800 rpm
1. Select a programme. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
2. Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment
II. Water Plus Z,
3. Add a waterproofing agent (max. 170 ml) to compartment
i.
4. Press the A button. After-treat the laundry in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
■ Use a special detergent suitable for machine washing and
dose in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions:
■ Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
■ Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all
compartments) to remove fabric-softener residue.
*** Outdoor Max. 2 kg
Membrane-coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water- Ž - 40 °C
resistant fabrics
$, 0 - 800 rpm
Notes
■ Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add the EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
correct dosage to compartment II in accordance with the Water Plus Z,
manufacturer's instructions.
■ Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
■ Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all
compartments) to remove fabric-softener residue.
*** Sportswear Max. 2 kg
Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Ž - 40 °C
Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm
■ Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
■ Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
compartments) to remove fabric-softener residue. Prewash T,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

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 Overview of programmes en

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

*** Curtains Max. 3.5 kg
3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C
Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm
■ Shorter rinse and final spin cycles.
■ Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
curtains. Prewash T,
■ The Prewash T button is set by default. If you do not Water Plus Z
require a pre-wash cycle, press the button to deactivate the
function.
*** Night wash Max. 4 kg
Especially quiet programme for washing during the night; Ž - 40 °C
suitable for cotton, linen, synthetic and blended fabrics.
$, 0 - 1200 rpm
Notes
■ Final buzzer deactivated. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
■ Reduced final spin speed set by default and shorter washing Prewash T,
time Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
***Lingerie Max. 1 kg
For delicate, washable underwear, e.g. made of velvet, lace, Ž - 40 °C
Lycra, silk or satin.
$, 0 - 600 rpm
EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Water Plus Z,
Easy-iron p
*** Duvet Max. 2.5 kg
Machine-washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres, such as Ž - 60 °C
pillows, quilts and bedspreads; also suitable for items stuffed
with down $, 0 - 1200 rpm
Note: . Wash large items separately. Use a detergent designed EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
for delicates and follow the instructions on the item's care label. Water Plus Z
Use detergent sparingly.
*** Down Max. 2.5 kg
Machine-washable fabrics stuffed with down, such as pillows and Ž - 60 °C
duvets; also suitable for items stuffed with synthetic fibres
$, 0 - 1200 rpm
Note: . Wash large items separately. Use a detergent designed
for delicates and follow the instructions on the item's care label. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Use detergent sparingly. Water Plus Z
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

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en Overview of programmes

Programme/type of laundry/information Settings

Shirts / Blouses Max. 2 kg
Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C
or blended fabrics
$, 0 - 800 rpm
Notes
■ Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
Easy-iron p setting. Hang them up to dry while still drip- Prewash T,
ping wet. –> Self-smoothing effect Water Plus Z,
■ Use the Delicate / Silk programme to wash shirts/blouses
Easy-iron p
made of silk or delicate fabrics.
* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting
** Max. spin speed, depending on the model
*** Programme, depending on the model

Starching Soaking
Note: Laundry should not be treated 1. Switch on the appliance.
with fabric softener. 2. Select the Cottons 30 °C
programme.
Liquid starch can be used to stiffen 3. Pour soaking agent/detergent into
fabrics particularly in the Rinse and compartment II in accordance with
Cottons programmes. Measure starch the manufacturer’s instructions.
into compartment M in accordance with 4. Press the A button. The
the manufacturer's instructions (clean programme starts.
first if necessary). 5. After approx. 10 minutes, press the
A button to pause the programme.
Dyeing/bleaching 6. Leave the laundry to soak for as long
as required, then either press the A
Dye should only be used in normal button again to continue the
household quantities. Salt may damage programme or change the
stainless steel. Always follow the dye programme.
manufacturer's instructions.
Notes
Do not use the washing machine to
bleach clothes. ■ Load laundry of the same colour.
■ No additional detergent is required;
the soaking solution is used for
washing.

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 Programme default settings en

The maximum speed that can be set

0 Programme default depends on the model and programme
settings that has been selected.

The default programme settings are

Progamedfault seings Ready in 5
displayed in the display panel after
selecting the programme. Before starting the programme, you
can preselect the programme end
You can change the default settings. ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h
An overview of all programme settings, = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
which can be selected depending on
the programme, can be found from To do this:
~ Page 15. 1. Select a programme.
The programme duration is displayed
for the selected programme, e.g.
Temperature s 2:30 (hours:minutes).
2. Press the Ready in 5 button
Depending on what stage the repeatedly until the required number
programme is in, you can change the of hours is displayed.
set temperature before and during the Note: The setting values are
programme. increased using the Ready in 5 +
The maximum temperature that can be button, and decreased using the
Ready in 5 - button.
set depends on the programme that has 3. Press the A button.
been selected. The programme starts.
The selected number of hours
Spin speed (e.g. 8 h) is shown in the display
panel and counts down until the
(Spin 0) wash programme starts. The duration
Depending on what stage the of the programme is then displayed.
programme is in, you can change the Note: The length of the programme is
spin speed (in rpm; revolutions per automatically adjusted when the
minute) before and during the programme is running. Changes to the
programme. default programme settings or
Setting 0: The rinsing water is drained programme settings may also change
the programme duration.
but there is no final spin. The laundry
stays wet inside the drum, e.g. for items After starting the programme (if a
that should not be spun. Ready in 5 time has been selected and
Setting $: Rinse Stop = no final spin. the wash programme has not yet
The laundry stays in the water after the started), you can change the
preselected number of hours as follows:
final rinse. 1. Press the A button.
You can select “Rinse Stop” to prevent 2. Use the Ready in 5 - or + button to
creasing if the laundry will not be taken change the number of hours.
out of the washing machine immediately 3. Press the A button.
after the programme has ended.
After starting the programme, you can
To continue/end the programme add or remove laundry if necessary.
~ Page 26 ~ Page 26

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en Additional programme settings

Stains x
\ Additional programme
There are four types of stain to choose
settings from:
An overview of all additional settings,
Adit onalprgamest ings

° Food-based grease/oil
which can be selected depending on
the programme, can be found from | Blood
~ Page 15. º Red fruit juice
· Grass
SpeedPerfect
Washing in a shorter time while The washing machine adjusts the
achieving a washing result that is average washing temperature, drum
consistent with, but uses more energy movement and soaking time to the
than, the selected programme, without specific type of stain. Hot or cold water,
the SpeedPerfect setting. gentle or intensive washing and long or
short soaking ensure that the wash-
Note: Do not exceed the maximum programme sequence is specially
load. adapted to each type of stain. This
Overview of programmes ~ Page 15 makes sure that stains are treated in the
best possible way.
EcoPerfect
Note: Pressing and holding the buttons
Energy-optimised washing by reducing automatically runs through the set
the temperature while achieving a values.
washing result that is consistent with the
selected programme, without the
EcoPerfect setting.

Prewash T
For heavily soiled laundry.
Note: Pour detergent into
compartments I and II.

Water Plus Z
Higher water level and additional rinse
cycle for particularly sensitive skin and/
or for areas with very soft water.

Easy-iron p
Reduces creasing thanks to a special
spin sequence followed by fluffing and
reduced spin speed.
Note: The washing's residual moisture
is increased.

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 Operating the appliance en

■ The maximum load and the duration

1 Operating the of the programme (alternately)
appliance ■ Information on water and energy
consumption
Preparing the washing
Operatingheaplince In appliances with a drum light:
machine The drum is lit after switching on the
appliance, after opening and closing the
Note: The washing machine must be door and after starting the programme.
correctly installed and connected. The light switches off automatically.
From ~ Page 40.
1. Connect the mains plug. Placing laundry into the drum
2. Turn on the tap.
3. Open the door. : Warning
4. Check that the drum is completely Danger of death!
drained. Drain if necessary. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning
agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain
remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the
washing machine.
Hand-rinse these items of laundry
thoroughly beforehand.
Notes
■ Mix items of laundry of varying sizes.
Laundry items of different sizes
Switching on the appliance/ distribute themselves better during
selecting a programme the spin cycle. Individual laundry
items may cause an unbalanced
Press the # button. The appliance is load.
switched on. ■ Observe the maximum specified
load. Overfilling adversely affects the
The Cottons programme set at the washing result and promotes
factory is then always displayed. creasing.
You can use this programme or select a 1. Unfold presorted laundry items and
different programme. The programme place them in the drum.
selector can be turned in either 2. Make sure that no items of laundry
direction. are trapped between the door and
the rubber seal, and close the door.
Note: If you have activated the
childproof lock, you must deactivate it
before you can set a different
programme. ~ Page 25
The indicator light on the programme
selector lights up and the default
programme settings for the selected
programme appear in the display panel: The A button indicator lamp flashes
■ Temperature and the programme settings appear in
■ Spin speed the display panel.

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en Operating the appliance

Measure and add detergent

and care products
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pre-
treating laundry (e.g. stain removers,
prewash sprays, etc.) may cause Measuring aid A For liquid detergent
damage if they come into contact with Compartment II Detergent for the main
the surfaces of the washing machine. wash, water softener,
Do not allow these agents to come into bleach, stain remover
contact with the surfaces of the washing Compartment i Fabric softener, liquid
machine. If necessary, immediately wipe starch;
away spray residue and other residues/ do not exceed max.
droplets with a damp cloth. Compartment I Detergent for prewash
Dosing 1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far
as possible.
Dose the detergents and care products 2. Add detergent and/or care products.
according to: 3. Close the detergent drawer.
■ Water hardness (ask your water
supply company) Measuring aid* for liquid detergent
■ The manufacturer's instructions on *depending on the model
the packaging
■ The amount of laundry Position the measuring aid for dosing
■ Soiling ~ Page 14 the correct amount of liquid detergent:
1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press
Filling down the insert and fully remove the
drawer.
: Warning 2. Slide the measuring aid forwards,
Eye/skin irritation! fold it down and click it into place.
Detergents and care products may 3. Reinsert the drawer.
spray out if the detergent drawer is
opened while the machine is in
operation.
Open the drawer carefully.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they come
into contact with detergents or care
products.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
advice.
Note: Do not use the measuring aid for
Note: Dilute viscous fabric softener and gel detergents and washing powder, or
fabric conditioner with a little water. This for programmes with prewash or when
prevents blockages in the washing the “Ready in” time is selected.
machine's piping.
For models without a measuring aid,
Pour the detergent and care products pour the liquid detergent into the
into the appropriate compartments: appropriate dispenser and place it in
the drum.

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 Operating the appliance en

Change the programme washing programme has started.

default settings Display panel ~ Page 12

You can use or change the default Note: Foam detection

settings for this washing cycle. If the Å symbol also lights up in the
display panel, the washing machine has
To do this, repeatedly press the detected too much foam during the
corresponding button until the required wash programme and automatically
setting is displayed. activated additional rinse cycles to
remove the foam.
Note: Pressing and holding the button Add less detergent to the next washing
automatically runs through the set cycle with the same load.
values to the end. Then press the button
once more and you can then change If you want to lock the programme to
the setting values again. prevent it from being inadvertently
adjusted, you can select the childproof
The settings are activated without lock as follows.
needing to be confirmed.
The settings are not saved after Child lock
switching off the washing machine.
Default programme settings (Childlook.E 3 sec.)
~ Page 21 You can lock the washing machine to
prevent the functions you have set from
Select additional programme being changed inadvertently. To do this,
activate the childproof lock.
settings
To activate/deactivate, press and hold
By selecting additional settings, you can
the Ready in 5 - and + buttons at the
better adapt the washing process to
same time for approx. three seconds.
your items of laundry.
The E symbol is appears in the display
The settings can be selected or panel.
deselected depending on the
■ E lights up: The childproof lock is
programme progress.
active.
The button indicator lamps light up if a ■ E flashes briefly: The childproof lock
setting is activated. is active and the programme
The settings are not saved after selector was turned or a button was
switching off the washing machine. pressed.
Additional programme settings Note: The childproof lock remains
~ Page 22 active, even once the washing machine
has been switched off. Before selecting
Start the programme the next programme, deactivate the
childproof lock.
Press the A button. The indicator lamp
lights up and the programme starts.
The display panel shows the "Ready in"
time while the programme is running or
the programme length and the
programme progress symbols when the

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en Operating the appliance

Adding laundry Cancel the programme

After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperatures:
add or remove laundry if necessary. 1. Press the A button.
Press the A button to do this. 2. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse.
3. Press the A button.
The A button indicator lamp flashes
and the machine checks whether it is For programmes at low temperatures:
possible to add laundry. 1. Press the A button.
2. Select Spin or Empty.
If the following appears in the display 3. Press the A button.
panel:
■ Both the - P - and ÿ symbols light Programme end during rinse
up, it is possible to add laundry.
■ - P - lights up, it is not possible to hold
add laundry. In the display panel, $ flashes, and the
To continue the programme, press the preset spin speed and remaining
A button. The programme continues programme length are displayed for the
automatically. selected programme.
Notes Continue the programme by:
■ Do not leave the door open for too ■ Pressing the A button or
long when adding laundry as water ■ Changing the spin speed, or setting
from the laundry may leak out. the programme selector to Empty
■ For safety reasons, the door remains and then pressing the A button.
locked when the water level or
temperature is high, or while the
drum is turning, and it is not possible Programme end
to add laundry during this time. - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel.
■ The load display is not active during The A button indicator lamp is off.
reloading.

Changing the programme

If you have started the wrong
programme by mistake, you can
change the programme as follows:
1. Press the A button.
2. Select another programme.
3. Press the A button. The new
programme starts from the
beginning.

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 Operating the appliance en

Removing laundry/switching
off the appliance
1. Open the door and remove the
laundry.
2. Press the # button. The appliance is
switched off.
3. Turn off the tap.
Note: Not required for Aqua-Stop
models.
Notes
■ Do not leave any items of laundry in
the drum. They may shrink in the
next wash or discolour another item.
■ Remove any foreign objects from the
drum and the rubber seal – risk of
rusting.
■ Wipe the rubber seal dry.

■ Leave the door and detergent

drawer open so that any residual
water can evaporate. ~ Page 30
■ Always wait until the programme
ends, as the appliance could still be
locked. Then switch the appliance
on and wait for it to unlock.
■ If the display panel goes off at the
end of a programme, the energy-
saving mode is active. Press any
button to activate the panel.

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en Appliance settings

Changing the signal volume

Q Appliance settings
Use the Ready in 5 + or - button to
You can change the following settings:
Apliancest ings
change the following settings at the
■ The volume of the buttons and the corresponding programme selector
information signals (e.g. at the end positions:
of the programme) ■ 2: The volume of the information
■ Select/deselect the appliance's signals and/or
automatic switch-off function ■ 3: The volume of the button signals.
~ Page 8
■ Switch the drum-care information 0 = off, 1 = quiet,
signal on/off (depending on the 2 = medium, 3 = loud,
model). 4 = very loud
You will need to activate the setting
mode in order to change these settings. Exit setting mode or:

3RVLWLRQV

Selecting/deselecting the
 appliance automatic switch-


off

With the programme selector in position
4, press the Ready in 5 + or - button to
turn the automatic switch-off function on
or off.
Activating the setting mode
Exit setting mode or:
1. Press the # button.
The appliance is switched on and Switching the drum-care
the Cottons programme is shown at information signal on/off
position 1.
2. Press the Temperature s button and, depending on the model
at the same time, turn the
programme selector clockwise to With the programme selector in position
position 2. Release the button. 5, press the Ready in 5 + or - button to
The setting mode is activated and the switch the Drum Clean information
preset volume for the information signal on or off.
signals appears in the display panel.
Exiting setting mode
You can now change the settings:
To exit and save the settings, press the
# button.
The appliance is switched off. The
selected settings will take effect the next
time the washing machine is switched
on.

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 Sensors en

H Sensors
Automatic load sensing
Sensor

Depending on the type of fabric and

load, the automatic load sensing
function optimally adjusts the water
consumption and programme duration
in each programme.

Unbalanced load detection

system
The automatic unbalanced load
detection system detects imbalances
and ensures even distribution of the
laundry by repeatedly starting and
stopping drum spinning.
If the laundry is extremely unevenly
distributed, the speed is reduced or the
spin cycle is not performed for safety
reasons.
Note: Place large and small items of
laundry evenly in the drum.
~ Page 23, ~ Page 35

AquaSensor
Depending on the program and model
During a rinse cycle, the Aqua sensor
checks the turbidity of the rinsing water
(turbidity is caused by dirt and
detergent residue). The duration and the
number of rinse cycles depend on the
turbidity of the water.

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en Cleaning and maintenance

Machine housing/control
2 Cleaning and panel
maintenance
■ Wipe the housing and the control
:Warning
Cleanigdmaintec panel with a soft, damp cloth.
Danger of death! ■ Remove the detergent residue
There is a risk of electric shock if you immediately.
touch live components. ■ Do not clean with a water jet.
Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug. Drum
: Warning Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do
Risk of poisoning! not use steel wool.
Toxic vapours can be produced by If there are odours in the washing
cleaning agents that contain solvents, machine, or to clean the drum, run the
e.g. cleaning solvent. Drum Clean 90 °C programme without
Do not use cleaning agents that contain laundry. Add washing powder.
solvents.
Caution! Descaling
Damage to the appliance
Descaling should not be necessary if
Cleaning agents that contain solvents, the detergent is measured out correctly.
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage However, if it is required, follow the
surfaces and components in the manufacturer's instructions for the
machine. descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
Do not use cleaning agents that contain be obtained via our website or from
solvents. customer services. ~ Page 37
Prevent detergent residue from
building up and odours from forming
by following these instructions:
Notes
■ Ensure the room in which the
washing machine is set up is well
ventilated.
■ Leave the door and detergent
dispenser tray open slightly when
the washing machine is not in use.
■ Occasionally run a wash using the
Cottons 60 °C programme and
powder detergent.

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 Cleaning and maintenance en

Detergent drawer and housing

If the washing machine contains
detergent or fabric softener residues:
1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press
down the insert and fully remove the
drawer.
2. To remove the insert: Push the insert 4. Take the drain hose out of the
upwards from below with your finger. retainer.
Remove the sealing cap and pour
the water out into a suitable
container.
Replace the sealing cap and place
the drain hose back in the retainer.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray

and insert with water and a brush,
and dry it. Clean the inside of the
housing as well.
4. Fit the insert and lock it in place
(push the cylinder onto the guide 5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover;
pin). residual water may leak out.
5. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the interior, pump-cover
Note: Leave the detergent drawer open thread and pump housing. The
so that any residual water can impeller in the drain pump must be
evaporate. able to rotate.
Refit the pump cover and screw it on
tightly. The handle must be in a
The drain pump is blocked, vertical position.
emergency draining
: Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures,
the water gets very hot. If you come into
contact with the hot water, you may be
scalded.
Allow the water to cool down. 6. Place the service flap back on, lock
it into place, and close it.
1. Turn off the tap so that no more
water can flow in and has to be
drained via the drain pump.
2. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug.
3. Open and remove the service flap.

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en Cleaning and maintenance

Note: To prevent unused detergent Then clean the filter:

from flowing straight into the drain 1. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush.
water into compartment II and start the
Empty programme.

The drain hose at the siphon

is blocked
1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug. 2. For standard and Aqua-Secure
2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully models, clean the filter on the rear of
remove the drain hose; residual the appliance:
water may leak out. Remove the hose from the rear of
3. Clean the drain hose and siphon the appliance.
connecting piece. Use pliers to remove the filter and
then clean it.

4. Re-attach the drain hose and secure

the connection point using the hose 3. Connect the hose and check for
clamp. leaks.

Filter in the water supply

blocked
First, reduce the water pressure in the
supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme
(except Rinse/Spin/Empty).
3. Press the A button. Allow the
programme to run for approximately
40 seconds.
4. Press the # button. The appliance is
switched off.
5. Pull out the mains plug.

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 Faults and what to do about them. en

3 Faults and what to do

about them.
Emergency release
Faultsandwht odabut hem.

E.g. in the event of a power cut

The programme continues when the
power supply is restored.
However, if the laundry has to be
removed, the washing machine door
can be opened as follows:
: Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of scalding
if you come into contact with hot water
and laundry.
If possible, leave it to cool down first.
: Warning
Risk of injury!
You may injure your hands if you reach
into the drum while it is turning.
Do not reach into the drum when it is
turning.
Wait until the drum has stopped turning.
Caution!
Water damage
Any escaping water may cause water
damage.
Do not open the door if water can be
seen through the glass.
1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug.
2. Drain the water. ~ Page 31
3. Pull the emergency release
downwards with a tool and release.
The door can then be opened.

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en Faults and what to do about them.

Information on the display panel

Display Cause/Remedy
- P - and ÿ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.
-P- ■ The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops.
■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
immediately, if necessary. Press the A button to continue the programme.
ÿ flashes ■ Laundry may be caught. Open and close the door again and press the A
button.
■ If necessary, push the door closed or remove some laundry and then push it
closed again.
■ If necessary, switch the appliance off and on again; set the programme and
make your individual settings; start the programme.
r lights up ■ Turn on the tap fully,
■ Supply hose kinked/trapped,
■ The water pressure is too low. Clean the filter. ~ Page 32
E:18 ■ The drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 31
■ The drain hose/drain pipe is blocked. Clean the drain hose at the siphon.
~ Page 32
E:23 There is water in the base trough, the appliance is leaking. Turn off the tap. Call
customer services. ~ Page 37
E The childproof lock is activated – deactivate it. ~ Page 25
Å lights up Too much foam has been detected and an additional wash cycle has been
activated. Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same load.
The indicator light for Run the Drum Clean 90 °C programme or a 60 °C programme to clean and care
the Drum Clean for the drum and the outer tub.
programme* flashes Notes
*depending on the ■ Run the programme without laundry.
model ■ Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming,
only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent
manufacturer. Do not use detergent designed for woollens or delicates.
■ Switching the information signal on/off ~ Page 28
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for five seconds and then switch it on again. If the
display appears again, call customer services. ~ Page 37

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 Faults and what to do about them. en

Faults and what to do about them.

Faults Cause/Remedy
Water is leaking from the ■ Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it.
machine. ■ Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose.
The machine is not filling ■ Have you pressed the A button?
with water. ■ Is the tap turned on?
Detergent is not being ■ Could the filter be clogged? Clean the filter. ~ Page 32
dispensed. ■ Is the supply hose kinked or trapped?
The door cannot be ■ The safety function is activated. Stop the programme? ~ Page 26
opened. ■ Is the E childproof lock activated? Deactivate it. ~ Page 25
■ Is $ selected (Rinse Stop = no final spin)? ~ Page 26
■ Can the door only be opened by the emergency release? ~ Page 33
The programme will not ■ Have you pressed the A button or selected Ready in 5 time?
start. ■ Is the door closed?
■ Is the E childproof lock activated? Deactivate it. ~ Page 25
The drum briefly jerks or Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly
judders after the when the wash programme starts.
programme has started.
The water is not draining. ■ Is $ selected (Rinse Stop = no final spin)? ~ Page 26
■ Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 31
■ Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose.
Water is not visible in the Not a fault – the water is below the visible area.
drum.
The spin result is not ■ Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the
satisfactory. spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed.
Laundry is wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.
■ Is Easy-iron p selected (depending on the model)? ~ Page 22
■ Is the selected speed too low?
The spin cycle runs Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
several times.
The programme is taking ■ Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
■ Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been
switched on.
The length of the Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the specific washing
programme changes process. This may change the length of the programme shown in the display
during the wash cycle. panel.
Residual water in the ■ Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected.
care-product ■ Clean the insert if necessary.
compartment i .

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en Faults and what to do about them.

Faults Cause/Remedy
Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean or Cottons90 °C programme without laundry.
machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach.
Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergent designed
for woollens or delicates.
The Å symbol lights up Have you used too much detergent?
in the display panel. Foam Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour it into
may also be leaking from compartment II (not suitable for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed
the detergent drawer. with down).
Use less detergent in the next washing cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations ■ Is the appliance aligned? Align the appliance. ~ Page 46
and machine "movement" ■ Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet. ~ Page 46
during the spin cycle. ■ Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
~ Page 42
The display panel/ ■ Has there been a power failure?
indicator lights do not ■ Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
work while the appliance ■ If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
is running.
There is detergent ■ Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
residue on the laundry. ■ Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.
- P - appears in the ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
display panel when the immediately, if necessary.
cycle is paused. ■ Press the A button to continue the programme.
- P - and ÿ appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.
display panel when the
cycle is paused.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required:
■ Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
■ Turn off the tap and call customer services.

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 After-sales service en

4 After-sales service
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself,
After-sal ervic

contact customer services. ~ Cover

page
We will always find an appropriate
solution in order to avoid unnecessary
visits by engineers.
Please give customer services the
product number (E no.) and the
production number (FD) of the
appliance.

(1U )'

E no. Product number

FD Production number
You can find this information
*depending on the model:
On the inside of the door*/in the
opened service flap* and on the rear of
the appliance.
Trust the expertise of the
manufacturer.
Contact us for assistance. By doing so,
you will ensure that the repairs are
carried out by trained service personnel
using genuine spare parts.

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en Consumption rates

[ Consumption rates
Energy and water consumption, programme duration and
Consumptionrates

residual moisture for the main washing programmes

(approximate values)

Programme Load Energy Water Programme

consumption* consumption* duration*
Cottons 20 °C 9 kg 0,25 kWh 90 l 2_h
Cottons 40 °C 9 kg 1,10 kWh 90 l 3h
Cottons 60 °C 9 kg 1,16 kWh 90 l 2_h
Cottons 90 °C 9 kg 2,14 kWh 100 l 2_h
Easy-Care 40 °C 4 kg 0,71 kWh 64 l 2h
Mix 40 °C 4 kg 0,60 kWh 45 l 1]h
Delicate / Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 37 l _h
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 41 l _h

Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture**

WAW32... WAW28... WAW24... WAW20...
Max. 1600 Max. 1400 Max. 1200 Max. 1000
rpm rpm rpm rpm
Cottons 44% 48% 53% 62%
Easy-Care 40% 40% 40% 40%
Delicate / Silk 30% 30% 30% 30%
Wool 45% 45% 45% 45%
* Observed values may deviate from the indicated values due to influence of water pressure, hardness
and inlet temperature, ambient temperature, type, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used,
fluctuations in power supply and selected additional functions.
** Information on residual moisture based on programme-dependent spin-speed limit and maximum
loads.

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 Technical data en

Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics

The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for
cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to
combined energy and water consumption.
Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010
Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme
duration
ü Cottons + ú + ü EcoPerfect 9 kg 4_h
ü Cottons + ú + ü EcoPerfect 4,5 kg 4_h
ü Cottons + û + ü EcoPerfect 4,5 kg 4_h
Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold
water (15 °C).
The programme temperature information is based on the temperature stated on the care label for the
fabrics. The actual washing temperature may deviate from the stated programme temperature for
energy-saving reasons.

J Technical data
Dimensions:
Technialdt

850 x 600 x 590 mm

(height x width x depth)
Weight:
70 - 85 kg (depending on model)
Mains connection:
Mains voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Nominal current 10 A
Nominal power 1900 – 2300 W
Water pressure:
100 - 1000 kPa (1 - 10 bar)
Power consumption when switched
off:
0,12 W
Power consumption when left on:
0,43 W

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( Mains cable
5 Positioning and 0 Bag:
connecting ■ Installation and operating
instructions
Included with the appliance
Posit onigadconetig
■ Customer services location
directory*
Note: Check the machine for transport ■ Warranty*
damage. Never use a damaged ■ Cover caps for openings after
machine. If you have any complaints, the transport braces have
contact the dealer from whom you been removed
purchased the appliance or our ■ Adaptor with sealing washer
customer services. ~ Page 37 from 21 mm = ½" to
26.4 mm = ¾" *
8 Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop
models
@ Water drain hose
H Elbow for securing the water
 drain hose*
 P Water supply hose on standard/
Aqua-Secure models
* depending on the model
In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm
 diameter, available from specialist
# dealers) is required to connect the
water drain hose to a siphon.
Useful tools
■ Spirit level for aligning
■ Spanner with:
– WAF13 for loosening the
+ transport braces, and
– WAF17 for aligning the appliance
feet
3

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Safety instructions Installation surface

: Warning Note: The washing machine be stable
Risk of injury! so that it does not move around.
■ The washing machine is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm
Be careful when lifting/transporting and level.
the washing machine. ■ Soft floors/floor coverings are not
■ When the washing machine is lifted suitable.
by its protruding parts (e.g. the
washing machine door), the Installation on a base or a
components may break off and wooden joist floor
cause injuries.
Do not lift the washing machine by Caution!
protruding parts.
Damage to the appliance
■ If the hose and mains cables are not
routed properly, there is a risk of The washing machine may "wander"
tripping and injury. and tip/topple from the base when
Lay hoses and cables in such a way spinning.
that there is no risk of tripping. The feet of the appliance must be
secured with holding brackets.
Caution! Order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756,
Damage to the appliance Z 7080X0
Frozen hoses may rip/burst. Note: On wooden joist floors, install the
Do not install the washing machine in washing machine:
areas exposed to frost or outdoors. ■ In a corner, if possible,
Caution! ■ On a water-resistant wooden board
(min. 30 mm thick) which is screwed
Water damage
tightly to the floor.
The connection points for the water
supply hose and water drain hose are
under high water pressure. To prevent Installation on a platform with
leaks and water damage, you must drawer
follow the instructions in this section.
Platform order no.: WMZ 20490,
Notes WZ 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520
■ In addition to the safety information
listed here, the local water and
electricity supplier may have special
requirements.
■ If in doubt, have the appliance
connected by a specialist.

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Installing the appliance in a 1. Take the hoses out of the holders.

kitchenette
: Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you
touch live components.
Do not remove the appliance covering
plate. 2. Unscrew and remove all four
Notes transportation securing bolts with a
wrench (WAF 13).
■ Recess width of 60 cm required. Remove the sleeves. Remove the
■ Only install the washing machine mains cable from the holders.
underneath a continuous worktop
that is securely connected to
adjacent cabinets.

Removing the transport locks

Caution!
Damage to the appliance
■ The machine is secured for 3. Insert the covers. Lock the covers
transportation using transport locks. firmly in place by applying pressure
If the transport locks are not to the snap-in hooks.
removed, the drum, for example,
may become damaged when the
machine is operated.
Before using the appliance for the
first time, make sure that you
completely remove all four transport
locks. Keep the locks in a safe
place.
■ To prevent transport damage from
occurring if the appliance is moved
at a later date, you must refit the
transport locks before transporting
the appliance.
Note: Keep the screws and sleeves in
a safe place.

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Hose and cable lengths

■ Left-hand connection

aFP
aFP
PD[FP

aFP

■ Right-hand connection

aFP
aFP
PD[FP

aFP

Tip: The following are available from

specialist dealers/customer services:
■ Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold
water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m);
order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130,
CZ 11350, Z 7070X0
■ A longer supply hose (approx.
2.20 m) for standard models;
individual component number for
customer services: 00353925

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Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow

rate is at least 8 l/min.
: Warning If the water pressure is higher than this,
Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be
There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
touch live components.
Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety Connection
valve in water (it contains an electric
valve). Connect the water supply hose to the
tap (26.4 mm = ¾") and to the
Notes appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop
■ Only operate the washing machine models as this is permanently installed):
using cold mains water. ■ Model: Standard
■ Do not connect the machine to the
mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-
water boiler.
■ Do not use a used supply hose. Only
use the supply hose supplied or one
that was purchased from an
authorised specialist retailer.
■ Do not kink or squash the water
supply hose. ■ Model: Aqua-Secure
■ Do not alter (shorten, cut through)
the water supply hose (otherwise its
strength is no longer guaranteed).
■ Only tighten the screw connections
by hand. If the screw connections
are tightened too much with a tool
(pliers), the thread may become
damaged.
■ When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" ■ Model: Aqua-Stop
tap, first fit an adapter* with a sealing
washer from 21 mm = ½" to
26.4 mm = ¾".
*supplied depending on the model

ê PLQPP

Note: Turn on the tap carefully,

ë checking the leak tightness of the
connection points. The screw
connection is under mains water
Optimum water pressure in the supply pressure.
network
At least 100 kPa (1 bar)
Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar)

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Water outlet Connection

: Warning ■ Drainage into a washbasin

Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of scalding
if you come into contact with hot water
(e.g. when draining hot water into a
washbasin).
Do not reach into the hot water.
Caution! ■ Drainage into a siphon
Water damage The connection point must be
secured using a hose clamp with a
If the drain hose slips out of the diameter of 24 - 40 mm (available
washbasin or the connection point from specialist dealers).
during draining due to high water
pressure, any escaping water may
cause water damage.
Secure the drain hose so that it cannot
slip out.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics
If the end of the drain hose is immersed ■ Drainage into a plastic pipe with
in the drained water, water may be rubber bushing or into a drainage
sucked back into the appliance and pit
may damage the appliance/fabrics.
Make sure that:
■ The plug does not block drainage
from the washbasin.
■ The end of the drain hose is not
immersed in the drained water.
■ The water drains away quickly
enough.
Note: Do not kink the water drain hose
or put strain on it lengthways.

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Levelling
Align the appliance using a spirit level.
Incorrect alignment may result in loud
noises, vibrations and machine
"movement".
1. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17
spanner, by turning it in a clockwise
direction.
2. Check the alignment of the washing
machine with a spirit level, and
adjust it if necessary. Change the
height by turning the appliance feet.
All four appliance feet must stand
firmly on the ground.
3. The lock nuts on all four appliance
feet must be screwed tightly against
the housing using a suitable WAF17
spanner. In doing so, hold the foot
tight and do not adjust its height.

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Electrical connection ■ The mains plug can be accessed at

all times. If this is not possible, in
: Warning order to comply with the relevant
Danger of death! safety regulations, a switch (2-pole
There is a risk of electric shock if you switch-off) must be built into the
touch live components. permanent installation in accordance
■ Never touch or hold the mains plug with electrical installation regulations.
with wet hands. ■ The mains cable is not kinked,
■ Only pull out the mains cable by the squashed, altered or cut through.
plug and never by the cable, as this ■ The mains cable does not come into
could damage it. contact with heat sources.
■ Never unplug the mains plug during
operation.
Observe the following information and
ensure that:
Notes
■ The mains voltage and voltage
indicated on the washing machine
(rating plate) are the same.
The connected load and fuse
required are specified on the rating
plate.
■ The washing machine is only
connected to an alternating current
supply via a properly installed
earthed socket.
■ The mains plug fits the socket.
■ The cable cross-section is adequate.
■ The earthing system is properly
installed.
■ The mains cable is only replaced by
a qualified electrician (if this is
necessary). Replacement mains
cables are available from customer
services.
■ No multiple plugs/couplings or
extension cables are used.
■ If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is
used, only a type which displays the
z symbol is used.
Only this symbol guarantees
compliance with the currently
applicable regulations.

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Before washing for the first

time
The washing machine was thoroughly
tested before leaving the [Link]
remove any water that may be left over
from the test, run the first wash cycle
without any laundry.
Notes
■ The washing machine must be
correctly installed and connected.
From ~ Page 40
■ Never use a machine if it is
damaged. Inform the after-sales
service.
Preparatory work:
1. Check the machine.
2. Remove the protective film from the
control panel.
3. Plug in the mains plug.
4. Turn on the tap.
Running the programme without
laundry:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Close the door (do not load any
laundry).
3. Set the Drum Clean 90 °C
programme.
4. Open the detergent drawer.
5. Pour approximately 1 litre of water
into compartment II.
6. Pour standard washing powder into
compartment II.
Note: To prevent foaming, only use
half the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent
[Link] not use detergents
intended for woollens or delicates.
7. Close the detergent drawer.
8. Press the A button.
9. Switch off the appliance at the end of
the programme.
Your washing machine is now ready to
use.

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Transportation Before switching on the appliance

again:
E.g. when moving house
Notes
Preparatory work: ■ The transport braces must be
1. Turn off the tap. removed.
2. Reduce the water pressure in the ■ Pour approx. 1 litre of water into
supply hose: ~ Page 32; Cleaning compartment II, select the Empty
and maintenance – filter in the water programme and start.
supply blocked This will prevent detergent from
3. Disconnect the washing machine flowing unused into the drain during
from the mains. the next wash.
4. Drain the remaining water:
~ Page 31; cleaning and
maintenance – the drain pump is
blocked, emergency draining
5. Remove the hoses.
Fitting the transportation securing
means:
1. Remove the covers and keep them
in a safe place.
If required, use a screwdriver.

2. Insert all four sleeves.

Clip the mains cable securely in the
holders. Insert the transportation
securing bolts and tighten them with
a wrench (WAF 13).

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en Aqua-Stop warranty

r Aqua-Stop warranty
Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop
Aqua-Stopwarnty

In addition to warranty claims against

the vendor based on the purchase
agreement and to our appliance
warranty, we will provide compensation
under the following conditions:
1. If water damage is caused due to a
fault in our Aqua-Stop system, we
will compensate domestic
customers for the damage caused.
2. The liability guarantee is valid for the
service life of the appliance.
3. It is a prerequisite of all warranty
claims that the appliance with Aqua-
Stop must have been installed and
connected correctly in accordance
with our instructions; this also
includes a correctly fitted Aqua-Stop
extension (genuine accessories).
Our warranty does not cover
defective feed lines or fittings
leading to the Aqua-Stop connection
at the tap.
4. Appliances with Aqua-Stop do not
need to be supervised during
operation, nor secured afterwards by
turning off the tap.
The tap only needs to be turned off if
you are away from home for a long
period, e.g. for several weeks'
holiday.

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6
7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults
GB 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.)
IE 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.)

You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales
service directory.

Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München, GERMANY

*9001338969*
9001338969 (9709)