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Care and cleaning
Before the first wash
Do not put laundry in the machine! Turn on the tap. Put into compartment II:
– approx. 2 litres of water
– detergent (measure according to the manufacturer's instructions for lightly soiled laundry and water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to sintéticos (Easy-Care) 60 °C and press
inicio (Start/Reload). At the end of the programme,
turn the programme selector to o (stop).
Machine housing, control panel
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Do not wash the machine with a jet of water!
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down and remove drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press upwards from below with your finger.
3. For models with insert for liquid detergent:Slide the insert upwards and remove it from the back.
4. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and inserts with water and a brush and dry them.
5. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
6. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
For rust stains, use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine!
This will not be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used. If it is, descale the appliance according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Descaling products can be acquired on the website or from customer services aInstallation
instructions.
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. Let it cool.
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 o (stop) and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution apage 10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
The washing machine door can then be opened.
Information on the display panel depending on model
, flashes Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
§: ³Å,
§: É
Turn on the (cold water) tap fully, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter apage 10, water pressure too low.
§: ³µ – Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump apage 10.
– Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon apage 10.
– Heavy foam build-up apage 11, status indicator 1 flashes.
§: ´ Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services!
©: ³¯ – Open the (hot water) tap fully.
– Inlet hose kinked/trapped.
– Water pressure too low. Clean the filter apage 10.
– Hot water hose not connected; appliance will operate using cold water only. Ignore information, only for first
wash cycle.
# Childproof lock activated: to deactivate a page 5.
– Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion! Do not use solvents.
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Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to o (stop) and disconnect
the mains plug.
1. Using a screwdriver or the insert for liquid detergent
(depending on model), open and remove the service flap.
2. Remove the folding gutter and place a large enough container underneath.
3. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
from the housing.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container. Replace
the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
3* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover 180° or until the
detergent solution begins to flow out on the folding gutter. When the container is full, close
the pump cover and empty the container. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent
solution has completely drained out.
4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (there may be residual water).
5. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must rotate).
6. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
7. Return the drainage hose (depending on model) and the folding gutter to their start position.
8. Place the service flap back on and close.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Pour 2 litres of water into compartment II and then start the 4ü(Empty) programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to o (stop) 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 Aqua-Stop 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 2ü(Rinse)/c(Spin) // 4(Empty)).
3. Choose inicio (Start/Reload). Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to o (stop). Disconnect the mains plug.
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 on the rear of the appliance.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
– Risk of burning!
Allow the detergent solution to cool.
– Turn off the tap.
