Electrolux EW1277F User manual

Brand: Electrolux

Model: EW1277F

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

EW1077F

Washing machine

User manual

EW 1077 F

822 943 718-00 - 16.06.03-01

Dear Customer,

Please read this user manual carefully. Above all,

please observe the “Safety” section on the first few

pages. Please retain this user manual for future refer-

ence. Please pass it on to any future owner of the

appliance.

Next to the warning triangle and/or exclama-

tory words (Warning, Attention, Impor-

tant) you will find information that is

important for your safety or the efficiency of

the appliance. Please be sure to take note of

such information.

1. The numbers will lead you step-by-step through

the operation of the appliance.

2. ...

Next to this symbol you will find additional

information on the operation and practical

use of the appliance.

This symbol highlights tips and information

on how to use your appliance economically

and ecologically.

In the event that a malfunction occurs, this user

manual contains instructions on how to remedy the

problem yourself. See section: “What to do if...”.

Contents

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ecological tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Drawer for detergent and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Programme option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Preparing for a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sorting and preparing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Detergents and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Which detergent and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How much detergent and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Brief guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opening and closing the loading door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adding detergent/additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Starting a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wash programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing a wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wash cycle complete/removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Separate soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Separate rinse cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Separate conditioning/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the wash drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the loading door/rubber collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Remedying a malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

If the wash result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Performing an emergency emptying procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Technical data /dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Safety information concerning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Removing the transportation lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Preparing the location where the washing machine is to be installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing the appliance on a concrete base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installing the appliance on floors which oscillate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Compensating for floor unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting the appliance to the water suppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Permitted water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pump lifts of over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing the appliance underneath kitchen worktops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Kitchens with a worktop height of 85 cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Kitchens with a worktop height of 90 cm or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Operating Instructions

1 Safety

The safety aspects of our electrical appliances com-

ply with accepted technical standards and the Ger-

man Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as a

manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make

you aware of the following safety instructions.

Prior to using the appliance for the

first time

• Follow the “Installation and connection instruc-

tions” further on in this user manual.

• In the event that the appliance is delivered in the

winter months with below-zero temperatures:

Store the washing machine at room temperature

for 24 hours prior to using it for the first time.

Correct use

• The washing machine is intended for household

use in washing normal household items. If the

appliance is used for other purposes, or is used

incorrectly, the manufacturer cannot accept any

liability for any damage caused.

• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are

not permitted for safety reasons.

• Use only detergents that are suitable for washing

machines. Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer.

• The washing must not contain any flammable sol-

vent. Ensure this is the case even when washing

pre-cleaned items.

• The washing machine must not be used for

chemical cleaning.

• Dying and stripping agents may only be used in

the washing machine if the manufacturer of these

products expressly allows it. We cannot accept

liability for possible damages.

• Use only water from the water supply. Use rain-

water or processing water only if it fulfils the

requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

• Frost damage is not covered under the warranty.

If the washing machine is placed in a room which

is at risk of frosting up, in the event that there is a

risk of frost an emergency emptying procedure

must be performed (see section “Carrying out an

emergency emptying procedure”).

Child safety

• Packaging materials (e.g. film, styrofoam) can be

dangerous to children. A risk of suffocation exists.

Keep packaging away from children.

• Children often do not recognise the hazards

associated with the use of electrical appliances. It

is therefore important you ensure that children are

adequately supervised while the washing

machine is operating and that you do not allow

children to play with the washing machine, as

there is a risk that children can shut themselves

inside the appliance.

• Ensure that children and small animals do not

climb into the washing machine drum.

• When disposing of the washing machine: Discon-

nect the power plug from the mains, break the

door lock, cut off the mains cable and dispose of

the plug and remainder of the cable. This will pre-

vent children playing with the appliance from

shutting themselves inside and putting their lives

at risk.

General safety

• Repairs to the washing machine may only be car-

ried out by technicians. Considerable dangers

can arise as the result of improper repairs being

carried out. Should the appliance be in need of

repair, contact our Customer Service or your spe-

cialist dealer.

• Never use the appliance when the electricity cord

is damaged or the control panel, worktop or base

area are damaged to such an extent that the

inside of the appliance is openly accessible.

• Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning

it and carrying out maintenance. In addition,

remove the power plug from the power point or –

if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off

the LS switch in the fuse box or completely

unscrew the screw-retaining device.

• If you do not intend to use the appliance for a

period of time, disconnect the appliance from the

mains supply and turn off the tap.

• Never remove the power plug from the power

point by pulling on the cord; pull the power plug

itself.

• Manifold-plugs, connectors and extension cords

must not be used. Resulting overheating may

constitute a fire hazard.

• Do not spray the washing machine with a stream

of water. A risk of electrocution exists.

• When using wash programmes with high temper-

atures the glass in the loading door will become

hot. Do not touch it!

• Prior to carrying out an emergency emptying pro-

cedure or cleaning the drain pump, allow the

wash water to cool down.

• Small animals can nibble on electrical cables and

waterhoses. This can constitute a risk of electro-

cution and water damage. Keep small animals

away from the washing machine.

2 Disposal

Dispose of the packaging material.

Dispose of your washing machine’s packaging prop-

erly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to

the environment and can be recycled.

• Plastic parts are marked with standard interna-

tional abbreviations:

• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recy-

cled paper and should be deposited in the waste

paper collection for recycling.

Dispose of the old appliance.

When you finally cease to use your washing

machine, please take it to the nearest recycling cen-

tre or to your dealer.

2 Ecological tips

• For items that are soiled to an average degree, it

is possible to get by without a pre-wash cycle.

This will save you detergent, water, and time (and

protect the environment as well!).

• The washing machine can be particularly eco-

nomical if you make full use of the loads allowed.

• With small loads, use half to two thirds the rec-

ommended quantity of detergent.

• Stains and certain amount of soiling can be

removed prior to washing with suitable treatment.

Then you can use a lower temperature when

washing.

• Wash lightly to normally soiled whites using the

energy saver programme.

• It is often possible to do without conditioner. Give

it a try! Using a dryer can make your washing just

as soft and fluffy without the use of conditioner.

• With medium to very hard water (for hardness

range II or higher, see “Detergents and condition-

ers”), you should add a water softener. The

amount of detergent used can then always be

that as for hardness range I ( soft).

>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping

material

>PS< PS for polystyrene, e.g. padding material

(always CFC-free)

>POM< POM for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic

clips

Description of the appliance

Front view

Drawer for detergent and conditioner

Control panel

Rating plate

(behind loading

door)

Drawer for detergent

and conditioner

Programme menu

Screw feet

(height adjustable)

Loading door

Drain pump cover

Door indicator

æ Liquid conditioner

(Softeners, stiffeners,

starch)

k Pre-wash

detergent/Soaking

agent

l Main wash

detergent (powder)

and water softener if

required

Programme knob

Control panel

Control knob

The control knob selects the type of wash cycle (e. g.

water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin

speed) to suit the type of washing, and the wash

water temperature.

Ï (Cancel programme)

• Cancels a programme that has already started.

Now another programme can be selected.

The appliance has 5 different programme fields.

• Cottons/linen (light blue)

• Easy-cares (yellow)

• Delicates (black)

• Woollens (black)

• Special functions (blue)

COTTONS/LINEN (light blue)

Main wash cycle for COTTONS/LINEN (cottons/

linen) at 30 °C to 95 °C.

Position E: Energy saving programme at

40 °C or 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled

cottons, with increased washing time. Not

able to be combined with B (SHORT).

Programme

Progress Display

Control

knob

Spin button with revolu-

tion speed indicator

START/PAUSE

Multi-display

DELAY TIMERButton

Programme option buttons

ON/OFF button

Operating

light

Button

RINSE HOLD

EASY-CARES (yellow)

Main wash cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed

weaves) from G (cold) to 60 °C.

DELICATES (black)

Main wash programme for delicates at 30 °C or

40 °C.

Í WOOLLENS (black)

Main wash cycle from r (cold) to 40 °C for machine-

washable wool with the note “does not ball” and for

handwashable wool and other delicate textiles with

the care symbol ï (handwash).

Special functions (blue)

A (SOAKING)

Separate soaking for approx. 20 minutes at 30 °C.

The washing is left to soak in the final rinse water

(rinse hold). Before the actual wash programme can

be set, the water must first be drained.

B (RINSING)

Separate rinsing e. g. for rinsing handwashed textiles

(3 rinse cycles and spinning).

C (STARCHING/CONDITIONING)

Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate

treatment of damp clothes (1 rinse cycle, liquid addi-

tive rinsed in from the additive compartment, æ,

spin).

D (DRAINING)

Draining the final water rinse water following a rinse

hold (without spinning).

o (Rinse hold) means: The washing is left

to soak in the final rinse water; it is not spun.

F (SPINNING)

Final spin at max. spin speed, which can be reduced

by pressing the K button.

G (MINI-PROGRAMME)

A short programme of approximately 30 minutes in

length at 30 °C to briefly wash out lightly soiled tex-

tiles, e. g. sports clothing which was worn once.

Programme option buttons

The programme option buttons are used to adapt the

programme to the degree of soiling of the washing.

The additional programme options are not necessary

for normally soiled washing.

k (PRE WASH)

Pre wash at approx. 30 °C prior to the main wash

cycle that follows automatically; a short spin cycle

follows COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, and

the water is drained after DELICATES.

If o (RINSE HOLD) has been selected, no spinning

will take place at all.

B (SHORT)

Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled wash-

ing.

È (EXTRA RINSE)

An additional rinse cycle can be set using this but-

ton. Instead of 3 rinse cycles, 4 are carried out.

BIO

Programme for temperatures of 40 °C and higher to

treat heavily soiled washing which has an extended

wash time.

If you press a button for a programme option

and “Err” flashes in the multi-display, the

selected function is not able to be combined

with the programme that has been set.

The possible combinations of programme options

with the various wash programmes are listed in the

following chart:

Wash programmes

Temperature (in °C)

possible programme options

COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40 (light blue)

k (PRE WASH) B (SHORT)

BIO

È (EXTRA RINSE)

E (Energy saving) 60, 40

k (PRE WASH)

-BIO

È (EXTRA RINSE)

COTTONS/LINEN 30, r (COLD)

k (PRE WASH) B (SHORT)

È (EXTRA RINSE)

EASY-CARES 60, 40 (yellow)

k (PRE WASH) B (SHORT)

BIO

È (EXTRA RINSE)

E (Energy saving) 40

k (PRE WASH)

-BIO

È (EXTRA RINSE)

EASY-CARES 30, r (COLD)

k (PRE WASH) B (SHORT)

È (EXTRA RINSE)

DELICATES 40, 30 (black)

k (PRE WASH) B (SHORT)

È (EXTRA RINSE)

Í (WOOL) 40, 30, r (COLD) (black) - - - -

G (MINI-PROGRAMME) 30 - - - -

Consumption values

The values for selected programmes provided in the following table were determined under standard condi-

tions.

However, they provide helpful orientation for household use of the washing machine.

Before the first wash

Perform a wash cycle without loading any washing:

COTTONS 95 (light blue), with half of the normal

amount of detergent.

This is to remove any residual substances remaining

in the drum and water tank due to manufacturing

processes.

Programme selector/temperature

Load size

in kg

Water

in kWh

Energy

in kWh

COTTONS/LINEN 95 (light blue) 5 45 1,70

COTTONS/LINEN 60

(light blue)

1) Note: Programme setting for testing in accordance with EN 60 456. Consumption values will vary from those

quoted depending on the water pressure, water hardness, water temperature as it enters the machine, room

temperature, type and quantity of items to be washed, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and

additional options selected.

5420,94

COTTONS/LINEN 40 (light blue) 5 49 0,60

EASY-CARES 40 (yellow) 2,5 54 0,50

DELICATES 30 (black) 2,5 50 0,30

Í WOOLLENS 30 (black) 2 48 0,20

Preparing for a wash cycle

Sorting and preparing the washing

• Sort the washing according to care symbols and

type (see “Types of washing and care symbols”).

• Empty out the pockets.

• Remove metal objects (such as paper clips,

safety pins, etc).

• To prevent damage to items and stop the washing

from balling up: Close zips, button up bed and

cushion covers, tie together loose strings for

example from aprons.

• Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside-out

(sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.).

• For treated coloured textiles and textiles with

attached decorations: Turn items inside out.

• Wash small delicate items (baby’s socks, stock-

ings, bras etc.) in a washing bag, in a cushion

cover which has a zip or in larger socks.

• Special care must be taken with curtains.

Remove metal or burred plastic rollers or tie them

up in a net or bag. We cannot accept liability for

any damage.

• Coloured and white items should not be washed

together in the same cycle. White items will other-

wise discolour or become grey.

• New coloured items often contain excess dye. It

is better to wash these items separately the first

time.

• Mix larger items with smaller ones. This will

improve the effectiveness of the wash and distrib-

ute items more evenly during the spin cycle.

• Shake out the items before loading them into the

washing machine.

• Separate items from one another before placing

them inside the drum.

• Pay attention to care instructions such as “Wash

separately” and “Wash separately several times”.

Types of washing and care symbols

The care symbols will help you to choose the correct

wash programme. The washing should be sorted

according to type and care symbol. The tempera-

tures indicated on the care symbols are the maxi-

mum wash temperatures.

Cottons ç

Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not

sensitive to machine washing or high temperatures.

The COTTONS/LINEN (light blue) programme is suit-

able for such items.

Linen èë

Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not

sensitive to machine washing. The COTTONS/LINEN

(light blue) programme is suitable for this type of

washing.

Easy-care items êí

Materials such as fine cotton, cotton-blend fabrics

and synthetics with these care symbols require a

gentler machine wash. The EASY-CARES (yellow)

programme is suitable for such items.

Delicates ì

Materials such as layered fibres, micro-fibres, syn-

thetics and curtains with this care symbol require par-

ticularly careful treatment. The DELICATES (black)

programme is suitable for such items.

Wool, silk and especially sensitive items

9ìï

Fabrics such as wool, wool blends and silk with

these care symbols are particularly sensitive to

machine washing. The Í WOOL (black) programme

is suitable for such fabrics.

Important: Items with the care symbol

(Do not

wash!) must not be washed in washing machines.

Detergents and conditioners

Which detergent and conditioner?

Only use detergents and conditioners that are suita-

ble for use in washing machines. Always follow the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

How much detergent and

conditioner?

The amount of detergent or conditioner to be used is

dependent on:

• the degree of soiling of the washing

• the hardness of the tap water

• the load size.

If the detergent manufacturer makes no rec-

ommendations concerning the amount of

detergent or conditioner to be used for a

minimum load, for a half-load use a third

less, and for a very small load use only the

half of the amount of detergent that is rec-

ommended for a full load.

Please follow the instructions for use and

dosage provided by the detergent and con-

ditioner manufacturer.

Water softener

Water softener should be used if the water hardess is

medium to hard (from hardness range II). Please take

note of the manufacturer’s instructions. Then use the

same amount of detergent as for hardness range I

(= soft). Your competent water works will provide you

with information about local water hardness.

Water hardness specifications

Hardness range

Water hardness in °dH

(German degree of hardness)

Water hardness in mmol/l

(millimol per litre)

I – soft 0 - 7 up to 1.3

II – medium 7 - 14 1,3 - 2,5

III – hard 14 - 21 2,5 - 3,8

IV – very hard over 21 over 3.8

Performing a wash cycle

Brief guide

A wash cycle consists of the following steps:

1. Switch on the appliance by pressing the Q (ON/

OFF) button.

2. Set the desired wash programme:

– Set the programme and temperature using the

programme selector

– Select additional programme option(s) if

required

3. Change the spin speed/press o (RINSE HOLD)

as necessary.

4. Set the

X (DELAY TIMER) as required.

5. Open the loading door and load the washing.

6. Close the loading door.

7. Add detergent/additives.

8. Start the wash programme by pressing the

(START/PAUSE) button.

After the wash programme has finished:

Important: If the wash cycle finishes with o (RINSE

HOLD), perform a D (PUMP) or F (SPIN) cycle before

opening the loading door.

9. Open the door and remove the washing.

10.Turn the programme selector to Ï.

11.Switch off the appliance by pressing the Q (ON/

OFF) button.

Switching on the appliance

Switch on the appliance by pressing the Q (ON/OFF)

button.

Setting a wash programme

1. Turn the programme selector to the desired wash

programme with the desired temperature.

The expected length of the programme which has

been set is shown in the multi-display in hours

and minutes.

For the appropriate programme, correct

temperature and possible additional pro-

gramme options for each type of item, see

“Programme tables”.

2. Select additional programme option(s) if required:

The indicator for the additional programme option

selected will illuminate.

– To change the selection, press another button.

– Press the button again to de-select.

Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold

If required, change the spin speed for the final spin/

select o (RINSE HOLD):

Continue pressing the

K (SPIN) button until the dis-

play for the desired spin speed illuminates.

When this is set J the final rinse water will be

drained at the end of the programme but the wash-

ing will not be spun.

If the o (RINSE HOLD) button is pressed, the wash-

ing remains in the final rinse water and is not spun.

If you do not change the spin speed, the final spin is

automatically adjusted according to the wash pro-

gramme:

The spin speed for the intermediate spin is

dependent on the programme selected. The

intermediate spin can be totally switched off

during the programme using the

K (SPIN)

button (except in the COTTONS/LINEN (light

blue) programme). The J display will illumi-

nate.

Note: The laundry remains lying in the water until you

drain or spin (see section “Ending a wash cycle”).

After 18 hours however, it is automatically drained

and pumped.

Setting the delay timer

The X (DELAY TIMER) button lets you delay the start

of a wash programme by 1 to a maximum of 24

hours.

To do this, continue pressing the X (START DELAY)

button until the desired start delay is shown in the

multi-display, approximately in the form 12h to delay

the start of the programme by 12 hours.

Press the U (START/PAUSE) button; the time

entered will be counted down by the hour.

Cancelling the delay timer

If the display is showing 24h and you press the but-

ton again, the time delay will be cancelled. 0h will

appear followed by the length of the wash pro-

gramme that has been set (display in hours and min-

utes, e. g. 2.06).

The delay timer that has been set is also cancelled if

you turn the programme selector to Ï.

– COTTONS/LINEN (light blue) 1000 rev/min

– EASY CARES (yellow) 900 rev/min

– DELICATES (black) 700 rev/min

– Í WOOL (black) 900 rev/min

– G (MINI-PROGRAMME) 700 rev/min

Opening and closing the loading door

To open: pull the handle on the loading door.

To close: firmly push the loading door shut.

When the appliance is switched on, the loading door

indicator shows whether the loading door can be

opened:

– the E40 error code is flashing in the multi-display,

– and the l (MAIN WASH) and C (END) indicators

are flashing, you have attempted to start a wash

programme without properly shutting the loading

door. Should this happen, press the loading door

firmly and restart the wash programme.

Loading the washing

For maximum load amounts, see “Pro-

gramme Tables”. For instructions on how to

correctly prepare the washing, see the

"Sorting and preparing the washing”.

1. Sort and prepare the washing according to type.

2. Open the door: pull the handle on the loading

door.

3. Load the washing.

Important: When shutting the door, be sure that

no items are caught in it. This could result in dam-

age to both machine and clothes.

4. Close the door firmly.

Door indicator

Can the door be

opened?

illuminated no

off yes

Adding detergent/additives

For instructions on the use of detergents

and conditioners, please see the section

“Detergents and conditioners”.

1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go.

2. Add the detergent/conditioner.

–

Compartment for powder

detergent for main wash

(If you are using a water softener, place the

water softener in the left-hand compartment

with the main wash detergent.)

–

Compartment for liquid additives

(softeners, stiffeners, starch)

Important: Fill the compartment to no more

than the MAX indicator. Viscous liquid can be

diluted up to the MAX indicator; dissolve

starch in powder form.

Note: It is normal for a small amount of water

to remain in the liquid additives compartment,

and this does not detract from the final rinse

result.

–

Compartment for pre-

washdetergent/soaking agent

(only for

k/PRE WASH and A/SOAKING)

3. Push the detergent drawer in completely.

If using liquid detergents/tablets:

Add the liquid detergent or tablets using the

measuring container provided by the deter-

gent manufacturer. Follow the instructions

on the detergent packaging.

Liquid

Soaking agent

Pre-wash detergent

Soaking agent

Main wash deter-

gent (powder

type)/water sof-

tener

Starting a wash programme

1. Check that the tap is turned on.

2. Start a wash programme: Press the

U (START/

PAUSE) button. The wash programme will start,

or will start automatically following a countdown

by the delay timer.

The loading door is not shut properly if after

having pressed the

U (START/PAUSE) but-

ton

In such an event, firmly press the loading

door shut and press the

U (START/PAUSE)

button again.

if the delay timer has been set:

The time delay that has been set begins to count-

down and the time remaining until the programme is

due to start (always in complete hours) is indicated in

the multi-display. During this time you can add more

washing and change or cancel the delay timer.

• Adding washing:

Press the

U (START/PAUSE) button; the loading

door will be able to be opened. Then close the

door and press the

U (START/PAUSE) button

again.

• Changing or cancelling the delay timer:

Press the

U (START/PAUSE) button. Continue

pressing the

X (DELAY TIMER) button until the

desired time is shown; when showing the pro-

gramme length (display in hours and minutes, e.g.

2.06) will start the wash programme without delay.

–the E40 error code is flashing in the multi-

display,

–

and the l (MAIN WASH) and

C (END)

indicators are flashing.

Wash programme progress

Programme progress display

Before the programme starts, the steps of the pro-

gramme which will be carried out are indicated in the

programme progress display. During the wash pro-

gramme the current stage of the programme is

shown.

Multi-display

The expected remaining programme time is shown

(in hours and minutes) in the multi-display until the

programme is completed.

The remaining programme time may

increase or remain constant during the wash

programme as the programme adjusts to

various conditions while washing (e. g. type

of washing, amount of washing, recognising

out-of-balance when spinning, special rinse

cycle etc.).

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