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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.
Consumption values
Programme Additional function Load
Electricity
consumption***
Water***
Programme
duration***
LF Cottons 30 °C** 8 kg 0.35 kWh 76 l 2:20 h
LF Cottons 40 °C** 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:30 h
LF Cottons 60 °C** 8 kg 1.47 kWh 76 l 2:40 h
LF Cottons 60 °C j EcoPerfect* 8 kg 1.03 kWh 56 l 3:25 h
LF Cottons 90 °C 8 kg 2.34 kWh 87 l 2:30 h
LIF Mix 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h
I Easy-Care 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:43 h
Delicates/Silk :c(cold) 2 kg 0.04 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
Delicates/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
O :øWool :c(cold)
2 kg 0.06 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
O :øWool 30 °C
2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing with the currently valid version of EN60456.
Note for comparative testing: to test using the test programmes, wash using the specified load amount and
maximum spin speed.
Select the LIFMix 40 °C programme and maximum spin speed as the short programme for coloureds.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, 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/Reload).
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.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and
the rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light No prewash. The iSpeedPerfect 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 LFCottons 30 °C and press $ (Start/Re-
load). After approx. 10 minutes, press $ (Start/Reload) to pause the programme.
Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press $(Start/Reload) 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.
