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Overview of programmes a Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and notes on page 6.
Programmes °C max.
Type of laundry
Additional functions; information
Cottons 30, 40, 60, 90 °C
5.5 kg
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made
of cotton or linen
No Spin , &
Intensive 60 °C
Easy-Care 30, 40, 60 °C 2.5 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
No Spin ,
&
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,
satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. cur-
tains)
No Spin , &
No spin between rinse cycles
Wool ÿ cold, 30 °C
Handä or machine-washable fabrics made of wool
or containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of
laundry. Longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent
solution)
Super 30’ 30 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx. 30 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Additional programmes Rinse , Spin , s Empty
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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.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp 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 risking their lives.
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 beforehand.
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.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
Programme Load
Electricity
consumption
**
Water** Programme duration**
cCottons 30 °C* 5.5 kg 0.32 kWh 57 l 100 min
cCottons 40 °C* 5.5 kg 0.60 kWh 57 l 100 min
cCottons 60 °C* 5.5 kg 0.87 kWh 57 l 115 min
cCottons 60 °C Intensive * 5.5 kg 0.93 kWh 44 l 175 min
cCottons 90 °C 5.5 kg 2.00 kWh 64 l 110 min
Easy-Care 40 °C* 2.5 kg 0.45 kWh 50 l 75 min
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.30 kWh 55 l 50min
wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.20 kWh 35 l 55 min
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456/IEC60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
** 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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