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Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Select additional programme settings16 Intended use.
Intended use Safety instructions ....32 Intended use Installation surface ....32 Installation on a base or a wooden joist For private domestic use only.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine E lectrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions 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:...
Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. P ackaging/used appliance Wash normally soiled laundry E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ■...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e 9S Open the door Detergent dispenser 9T Close the door Control panel...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 13 0 additional programme settings can be selected.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme — - 90* Temperature in °C Temperature - - - -, Spin speed in rpm Maximum spin speed or - - - - (Rinse stop = without final spin, 0 - 1400*...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P reparing the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/fabrics Colour ■...
Detergent Starching Detergent Laundry must not be treated with Note: C orrect selection of detergent fabric softener. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial to ensure Starching is possible in all wash correct detergent selection, temperature programmes if liquid starch is used.
Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. You can find possible N ote: P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme default settings in the Saving Soiling/note...
Programme default settings You can select "Rinse Stop" to prevent During the timer count-down, you can creasing if the laundry will not be taken change the preselected number of out of the washing machine immediately hours as follows: after the program has ended. Press the A button.
Additional programme settings Rinse&Water Plus Additional programme (' Rinse Plus//Z Extra Water//Z settings Water Plus//Z Water plus) You can find possible additional Note: Increased water level and additional A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programme settings in the overview;...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or change them. Install and connect washing N ote: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine properly.
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Measure and add detergent and care products Warning Danger of death! Caution! Items of laundry pretreated with Damage to the appliance cleaning agents that contain solvents, Cleaning agents and agents for e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, pretreating laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance Pour the detergent and care products Do not use the measuring aid for Note: into the appropriate compartments: gel detergents and washing powder, or for programmes with prewash or when "Finished in" time is selected. For models without a measuring aid, pour the liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock Adding/removing laundry (E 3 sec.) Following the start of the program, you can add or remove laundry as required. You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from Press the A button to do this. being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programs at high temperature: Press the A button. Open the washing machine door To cool down laundry: Select and remove the laundry. à Rinse/Freshen up//Rinse. Turn the programme selector to Off. Press the A button.
Setting the signal Exiting setting mode Setting the signal You can now end the process and set the program selector to the Off position. Y ou can change the following settings: The settings are saved. S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump Carefully unscrew the pump cover, residual water may leak out. blocked Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The Warning impeller in the detergent solution Risk of scalding! pump must be able to rotate. When you wash at high temperatures, Refit the pump cover and screw it on the water gets very hot.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of is blocked the appliance: Remove the hose from the rear of Switch off the appliance. the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Use pliers to remove the filter and Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them If the laundry has to be removed, the Faults and what to do washing machine door can be opened about them as follows: Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. E mergency release Drain the water.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + warning signal: The door was opened and the water level is è ■ too high. Close the door, continue the programme with A button or select 0 Spin/Drain [ programme.
Faults and what to do about them 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 connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the Û Drum Clean 90 °C or i Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended Note: by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service Technical information T echnical data I f you cannot correct the fault yourself A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n ~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
According to standard AS NZS 2040.1-2005 AS NZS 2040.2-2005 AS NZ 6400-2016 Washing programme Cottons 60 °C + EcoPerfect F, 8 kg(WAP28481AU), 9kg(WAP28482AU)1400 rpm Testing instructions The dosage of detergent: 12.5g/kg The dosage of anti sudsing agent: 2g/kg Add the dry powder detergent into main wash dispenser before start.
Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The washing machine is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The appliance may "wander" and tip/ the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the Caution! snap-in hooks. Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become damaged when it is operated.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Secure the outlet hose so that it cannot slip out. Elbow available from after-sales Caution! service: Water damage Individual part number 00655300 When water is being pumped away, the outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Risk of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time e.g. when moving home The washing machine was thoroughly Preparatory work: tested before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any water that may be left over Reduce the water pressure in the from the test, run the first wash cycle supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 33 To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approx. 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the 0 Spin/Drain [ program.
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