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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 on 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 remove 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 emptying 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***
Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C**
Intensive Wash 8 kg 0.61 kWh 80 l 2:12 h
Cottons/Coloureds 40 °C**
Intensive Wash 8 kg 0.94 kWh 80 l 2:12 h
Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C**
Intensive Wash 8 kg 1.65 kWh 80 l 2:12 h
Eco 60 °C**
Intensive Wash 8 kg 1.20 kWh 56 l 3:25 h
Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C
Intensive Wash
8 kg 2.73 kWh 97 l 2:12 h
Easy-Care 40 °C**
Intensive Wash 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 53 l 1:12 h
Easy-Care 40 °C**
(also suitable as a
short programme)
- 3.5 kg 0.54 kWh 53 l 0:45 h
Delicates/Silk 30 °C
- 2 kg 0.20 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
Wool cold
- 2 kg 0.08 kWh 40 l 0:36 h
Woolü30 °C
-
2 kg 0.20 kWh 40 l 0:36 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU Directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using
the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the Easy-Care 40 °C programme, using 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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Important information
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour into compartment II:
approx. 1 litre
water
detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and
according to water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and choose Start.
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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 items of laundry
Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
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 Do not prewash.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select Intensive Wash additional
function as necessary.
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with Prewash.
Pretreat any stains as necessary. Select Intensive Wash additional
function as necessary.
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 Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C and select Start. After
approx. 10 minutes, press Start, to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time
has elapsed, press Start, 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 if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the ~
fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if
necessary).
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 use the washing machine for
bleaching clothes.
