FORS MENAGE 6200 User manual

Washing machine

WA 1600

Instructions for use

Dear customer,

Please read this User Information carefully and keep

it to refer to at a later date.

Pass this User Information on to any subsequent

owner of the appliance.

The following symbols are used in the

text:

1 Safety instructions

Warning: Notes that concern your personal

safety.

Attention: Notes that show how to avoid

damage to the appliance.

3 Useful tips and hints

2 Environmental information

Contents

Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview of terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparing and sorting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Performing a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Opening the door/Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adding detergent/conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switching on the appliance/Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the spin speed/Selecting rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the programme options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PREWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

EXTRA QUICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Starting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interrupting/changing a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

End of the wash cycle/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remedying small malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

If the wash results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Carrying out an emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Safety information concerning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Removing the transit packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Where to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Making the appliance level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting the appliance to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Customer Service Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Instructions for use

1 Safety

Prior to using for the first time

• Follow the “Installation and connection instruc-

tions”.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months

when there are minus 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 only designed for the

washing of normal domestic laundry at home.

• Additions or modifications to the dishwasher are

not permitted.

• Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable

for use in domestic washing machines.

• The washing must not contain any flammable sol-

vent. The risk of explosion exists.

• Do not use the washing machine for dry cleaning.

• Dyes/colour removers may only be used in the

washing machine, if the manufacturer of these

products expressly permits it. We cannot accept li-

ability for any damage arising.

Child safety

• Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk

of suffocation.

• Children often do not recognise the hazards asso-

ciated with electrical appliances. Don’t allow chil-

dren to use the washing machine unsupervised.

• Make sure that children and pets do not climb into

the drum of the washing machine. Could endanger

life!

General safety

• Repairs to the washing machine may only be car-

ried out by qualified service engineers.

• Never use the appliance when the electrical cable

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 before cleaning,

maintenance and servicing. In addition, remove the

power plug from the power point or – if the appli-

ance has been hard-wired – switch off the cut-out

in the fuse box or completely unscrew the screw

fuse.

• If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance

from the mains supply and shut off the tap.

• Never remove the power plug from the power point

by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug.

• Multiway-plugs, connectors and extension cables

must not be used. Resulting overheating may

constitute a fire hazard.

• Never wash the washing machine down with a wa-

ter jet. Danger of electric shock!

• When using wash programmes with high tempera-

tures the glass in the door will become hot. Do not

touch it.

• Before emergency draining of the appliance, be-

fore cleaning the drain pump or opening the door

in an emergency, let the water cool down.

• Pets can nibble on electrical cables and water hos-

es. This can constitute a risk of electrocution and

water damage. Keep pets away from the washing

machine.

Description of the appliance

Control panel

Detergent drawer

Screw feet

(height adjustable)

Plinth flap/

Drain pump

Rating plate

(behind door)

Control panel

Programme progress

display

Programme knob

START/PAUSE button

Additional programme buttons

RINSE HOLD button

Multi-display

DELAY TIMER button

SPIN button

Programme overview

Programme

max. load

(dry washing)

1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton)

Possible

programme options

Possible

spin speed

RINSE HOLD

PREWASH

STAIN

EXTRA QUICK

SUPER RINSE

1600

900

700

500

COTTONS/LINEN

95°, 60°

, 50°, 40°, 30°, X (cold)

2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the section “Consumption values”.

5 kg ••

3) STAIN can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40°C and above, as stain treatment products are only effective at higher temper-

atures.

•••••• •

COTTONS/LINEN

E (Energy saving programme)

5 kg •• ••••• •

EASY-CARES

60°, 50°, 40°, X (cold)

2.5 kg ••

•• •••••

EASY IRON

30°

1 kg • •• •••••

DELICATES 40°, 30° 2.5 kg ••

•• ••••

WOOL/ H (hand-wash)

40°, 30°, X (cold)

2 kg •••••

SOAKING 30° 5 kg

RINSE 5 kg •••••••

STARCHING 5 kg ••••••

DRAIN

SPIN 5 kg ••••

FAST PROGRAMME 30° 2.5 kg ••••

Application/features: Care symbols

1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temperatures.

Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites and coloureds made of cotton/linen.

J M O

Energy-saving programme with extended wash time at approx. 67 °C for lightly to normally soiled

whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen.

M O

Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics.

I K N

Special programme which washes at 30 °C for easy-care fabrics, which after being washed using

this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.

K N

Gentle programme for delicate fabrics such as bonded fabrics, microfibres, synthetics, net cur-

tains (max. load for net curtains 15 to 20 m

). With RINSE HOLD also suitable for fabrics with cli-

mate membrane, e. g., outdoor clothing.

I K

Particularly delicate programme for machine washable and hand washable wool or wool mix-

tures.

Q L H

Separate soak of approx. 20 minutes at 30 °C. To drain the soaking water, press the START/

PAUSE button or perform a DRAIN or SPIN (see “End of the wash cycle”). Otherwise, after 18

hours the washing is automatically drained and spun.

J M O

Separate rinsing (3 rinses, liquid conditioner is washed in from compartment &, spin).

J M O

Separate starching/conditioning of damp clothes (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from

compartment &, spin).

J M O

Pumps water away after a rinse hold.

Drains water out and spins, e. g. after a rinse hold, or separate spin for hand-washed washing.

When loading delicate fabrics (easy-cares, delicates, wool), reduce the spin speed to 700 rpm or

less.

J M O

I K N

Special programme at 30 °C, approx. 30 minutes long, for quickly washing through items such as

e. g. worn once, slightly dirty sports clothing or new clothes.

J M O

I K N

Overview of terms

The English terms used in this User Information

booklet correspond to the German/French names

below that are to be found on your appliance’s con-

trol panel:

Programme knob Buttons

OFF

AUS

ARRET

SPIN

SCHLEUDERN

ESSOR.

COTTONS/

LINEN

KOCHWÄSCHE/

BUNTWÄSCHE

BLANC/COULEURS

PRE WASH

VORWÄSCHE

PRELAV.

EASY-CARES

PFLEGELEICHT

SYNTHETIQUES

STAIN

FLECKEN

TACHES

EASY IRON

BÜGELFIX

FACILE A REPASSER

EXTRA QUICK

EXTRA KURZ

COURT

DELICATES

FEINWÄSCHE

DELICAT

RINSE HOLD

SPÜLSTOPP

A.C.P.

WOOL

WOLLE

LAINE

EXTRA RINSE

EXTRA SPÜLEN

RINCAGE+

SOAKING

EINWEICHEN

TREMPAGE

DELAY TIMER

ZEITVORWAHL

DEP. DIFF.

RINSE

SPÜLEN

RINCAGE

START/PAUSE

M./PAUSE

STARCHING

STÄRKEN

AMIDON.

Displays

DRAIN

ABPUMPEN

VIDANGE

PRE WASH

VORWÄSCHE

PRELAVAGE

SPIN

SCHLEUDERN

ESSORAGE

MAIN WASH

HAUPTWÄSCHE

LAVAGE

FAST PROGRAMME

SCHNELLPROGRAMM

PROGRAMME RAPIDE

RINSE

SPÜLEN

RINCAGE

RINSE HOLD

SPÜLSTOPP

ARRET CUVE PLEINE

DRAIN

ABPUMPEN

VIDANGE

SPIN

SCHLEUDERN

ESSORAGE

FLUFF FILTER

FLUSENSIEB

FILTRE

END

ENDE

FIN

Before the first wash

In order to remove any residues from the drum and

water container which may have been left during

manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without

any washing in the machine. Programme: COT-

TONS/LINEN 60 °C, option EXTRA QUICK, add ap-

prox. 1/4 of a measuring cup of washing powder.

Preparing and sorting washing

Preparing washing

• Empty the pockets. Remove foreign bodies (e. g.,

coins, paper clips, nails, etc.).

• Do up zips, button up covers to prevent damage to

washing.

• Remove the runners from net curtains or cover

them with a net or a bag.

• Wash sensitive and small items in a net or a pillow

case, e. g. net curtains, tights, socks, handker-

chiefs, bras.

Important: Bras and other items containing wires

should only be washed in a net bag. The wires can

work loose and damage the appliance.

Sorting washing

• By colour: Wash white and coloured washing sep-

arately. Washing can run.

• By temperature, type of washing and care symbol.

Important: Do not wash fabrics with care symbol

G (= do not wash!) in the washing machine.

Performing a wash cycle

Opening the door/Loading

the washing

1. To open the door: gently pull the handle on the

door.

2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the ma-

chine. Mix large and small items.

Important:Do not get any washing caught be-

tween the door and the rubber seal.

3. Press the door firmly shut. Door catch must audi-

bly latch.

Adding detergent/

conditioner

Important! Only use detergents/conditioners that

are suitable for use in domestic washing machines.

Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the

detergent/conditioner manufacturer’s instructions.

Observe instructions on the packaging.

The amount of detergent used depends on

– the washing’s degree of soiling,

– the load size,

– the hardness of the tap water.

• If the manufacturer does not make any recommen-

dations with regard to small volumes of washing:

For a half-load use a third less, and for a very small

load use only the half the amount of detergent that

is recommended for a full load.

• Water softener should be used from water hard-

ness range 2 (=medium). The amount of detergent

used can then always be that as for hardness

range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will pro-

vide you with information about water hardness in

your area.

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

2. Add the detergent/conditioner.

3. Push the detergent drawer in fully.

Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle

If you are using a water softener and need the right-

hand compartment for the pre-wash detergent/soak-

ing agent, add the water softener on top of the main

wash detergent in the left-hand compartment.

Softener, stiffener, starch

Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indi-

cator. Add water to thick liquid concentrates in ac-

cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions before

using them. and dissolve powdered starches.

If you are using liquid detergent:

Add liquid detergent using the dosing aids provided

with the product.

Stain removal agent/

stain removal tablets

Washing powder/tablets

for the main wash cycle

Softener/Wash-care

products to preserve

the shape of garments/starch

Washing powder/tablets

for prewash/soaking

or water softener

Switching on the appli-

ance/Selecting a pro-

gramme

Set the programme and temperature using the pro-

gramme knob

3 When you select a programme, you switch the

appliance on at the same time.

– The programme progress display shows the pro-

gramme steps that the selected programme will

carry out.

– The estimated programme duration in hours and

minutes appears in the multi-display (e. g. 2.06 = 2

hours and 6 minutes).

Changing the spin speed/

Selecting rinse hold

The washing machine suggests the maximum per-

mitted speed that is suitable for the selected pro-

gramme. You can reduce this speed:

Press the SPIN button repeatedly until the desired

display lights up.

When set to “0” the last rinse water is drained off at

the end of the programme, but the washing is not

spun.

3 The speed for the final spin can still be altered

during the programme. To do this:

1. Press the START/PAUSE button.

2. Change the speed.

3. Press the START/PAUSE button again.

Selecting rinse hold

By pressing the RINSE HOLD button, the washing

remains lying in the rinse water at the end of the pro-

gramme. There is no spinning during the whole

washing cycle.

Note: The washing remains lying in the water until

you drain or spin it (see section “Ending a wash cy-

cle”). After 18 hours however, it is automatically

drained and spun.

Selecting the programme

options

If desired, press the programme option button(s).

The corresponding indicator lights up.

3 If ”Err” is flashing in the multi-display, the

programme option selected cannot be com-

bined with the wash programme set.

PREWASH

Warm pre-wash before the main wash, which follows

automatically; no intermediate spin in the DELI-

CATES programme; intermediate spin in the other

programmes.

STAIN

For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain

treatments are washed in at the optimum time as the

programme progresses.

Can only be used for washing temperatures of above

40°C as stain removers are only effective at higher

temperatures.

EXTRA QUICK

Shortened wash programme for less soiled items

EXTRA RINSE

With the COTTONS/LINEN, DELICATES, EASY-

CARES and EASY-IRON programmes there is an ad-

ditional rinse cycle.

Setting the delay timer

3 Using the DELAY TIMER button you can delay

the start of a programme by 1 hour (1h') to a

maximum of 24 hours (24h).

1. Select the programme.

2. Press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the

multi-display shows the desired time delay, for ex-

ample, 12h, if the programme is to start in

12 hours.

3 If the display is showing 24h and you press the

button again, the delay time will be cancelled.

The length of the programme that has been

set will appear.

3. To activate the delay timer, press the START/

PAUSE button. The time remaining to the start of

the programme is continuously displayed

(e. g., 12h, 11h, 10h,... 1h).

Starting a programme

1. Check that the tap is turned on.

2. Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme

is started or it starts after the time delay set has

elapsed.

3 If after pressing the START/PAUSE button E40

flashes in the multi-display, the door has not

been correctly shut. Push the door firmly

closed and press the START/PAUSE button

again.

Programme progress

• The programme progress display shows the pro-

gramme step that is currently being carried out.

• The multi-display shows the estimated time re-

maining (in hours and minutes) until the end of the

programme.

3 The remaining programme time may increase

or briefly remain constant during the wash

programme as the programme adjusts to vari-

ous conditions while washing (e. g. type of

washing, amount of washing, recognising out-

of-balance when spinning, special rinse cycle,

etc.).

Interrupting/changing a

programme

Interrupting a programme

A washing programme can be interrupted at any

time by pressing the START/PAUSE button and then

re-started by pressing the START/PAUSE button

again.

To stop the washing machine before the programme

has ended:

1. Press the START/PAUSE button.

2. Turn the programme knob to OFF.

Important: Be careful if there is water in the appli-

ance! If necessary, perform a DRAIN operation.

3. After approx. 3 minutes the door can be opened.

Changing a programme

As long as the programme has not yet been started,

the programme selection can still be changed.

If the programme has already been started.

1. Press the START/PAUSE button.

2. Turn the programme knob to OFF.

3. Set a new programme.

End of the wash cycle/

Removing the washing

When the programme has finished, END will light up

on the programme progress display.

1.Open the door and remove the washing.

2.Turn the programme knob to OFF.

3.When you have finished washing, pull out the de-

tergent drawer a little to let it to dry out. Keep the

door very slightly open so that the washing ma-

chine can air.

If SOAK or RINSE HOLD was selected:

After SOAK or after RINSE HOLD, END lights up on

the programme progress display and the START/

PAUSE indicator flashes.

The water from the final rinse or the soaking water

has to be drained before the door can be opened:

• Either press the START/PAUSE button;

– With SOAK: The soaking water is drained

– With RINSE HOLD: The water from the rinse is

drained and the washing is spun at the speed

that is normal for the programme that has just

run.

Note: After pressing the START/PAUSE button

again, the speed can also still be changed during

the spin.

• or turn the programme knob to OFF, then to DRAIN

and press the START/PAUSE button (the water is

drained without spinning),

• or turn the programme knob to OFF and then to

SPIN. Change the speed, if necessary, and press

the START/PAUSE button (the washing is drained

and spun).

Child safety device

If the child safety device has been activated, the

door can no longer be shut.

Activating the child safety device:

Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the

door) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go.

1 Warning: The knob must not be sunk-in after

being set, otherwise the child safety device is

not activated. The knob must stand proud as

shown in the illustration.

Deactivating the child safety device:

Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction as far as

it will go.

Cleaning and maintenance

Important! Do not use furniture care products or ag-

gressive cleaners to clean the appliance.

Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth.

Cleaning procedure

If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you

should run a hot programme from time to time. This

will reduce any deposits and clean the appliance

from the inside.

Detergent dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned

regularly.

1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling

it firmly.

2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle

compartment.

3. Clean all parts with water.

4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so

that it is firmly in place.

5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially

the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber,

with a brush.

6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide

rails and push it in.

Washing drum

Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting

foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing

iron.

Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic des-

caling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or

iron or steel wool.

1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a

cleaning agent for stainless steel.

2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean

off any cleaning agent residues. Programme: COT-

TONS/LINEN 60 °C, option EXTRA QUICK, add

approx. 1/4 of a measuring cup of washing pow-

der.

Door and rubber collar

Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies

are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the

inside of the glass door.

Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar reg-

ularly.

What to do if...

Remedying small malfunc-

tions

If during use of the appliance one of the following er-

ror codes is shown in the multi-display:

– E10 (Problems with water inflow),

– E20 (Problems with water outflow),

– E40 (door open),

please have a look at the following table.

When the fault has been remedied, press the START/

PAUSE key.

In the event of other errors (E and a number or letter):

Switch the appliance off and then on again. Re-set

the programme. Press the START/PAUSE button.

If the error appears again, please contact the Cus-

tomer Care Department, stating the error code.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Washing machine is not work-

ing.

Mains plug not plugged in or fuse not

working.

Connect the plug to a mains socket.

Check fuse.

Door not closed properly.

Close door - there should be an audi-

ble click.

The START/PAUSE button was not

pressed for long enough.

Press the START/PAUSE button for

longer.

The door cannot be closed. Child safety device engaged. Release the child safety device.

When a button is pressed, Err

appears in the multi-display.

The selected function cannot be

combined with the programme set.

Select another function.

E40 appears in the multi-dis-

play.

The door is not closed properly.

Close the door properly. Restart the

programme.

E10 appears in the multi-dis-

play.

(Problems with water inflow)

Tap turned off.

Turn on the tap. Restart the pro-

gramme

The filter in the threaded inlet hose

fitting is blocked.

Turn off the tap. Unscrew the hose,

take out the filter and clean it.

Water tap is furred with limescale or

is faulty.

Check the tap and have it repaired, if

necessary.

The washing machine vibrates

when operating or is not stable.

The transit bar has not been re-

moved.

Remove the transit bar.

The screw feet are not correctly ad-

justed.

Adjust the feet as described in the in-

stallation and connection instructions.

Washing has not been spun.

Only a few large items of washing in

the drum.

Always load the drum as full as possi-

ble. Mix large and small items.

Water is running out from under

the washing machine.

Screw connection on the inlet hose

is leaking.

Screw the inlet hose on tightly.

Drain hose is leaking. Replace drain hose.

Drain pump cover is not closed

properly.

Close the cover properly.

Washing was caught in the door.

Load washing carefully for the next

wash.

Emergency drain hose is leaking.

Close off emergency drain hose prop-

erly.

Excessive foaming during the

main wash.

Possibly too much detergent was

used.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions

exactly when measuring out deter-

gent.

The drain pump runs constant-

ly, even when the machine is

switched off.

The Aqua Control anti-flood system

has responded.

Turn off the tap, remove the mains

plug from the power point and inform

the Customer Care Department.

FLUFF FILTER indicator is

flashing.

The water cannot be drained com-

pletely because the drain hose is

kinked or clogged or the water outlet

is blocked.

Switch off the appliance and discon-

nect the mains plug. Check the water

outlet and clean, if necessary.

E20 appears in the multi-dis-

play.

(Problems with water outflow)

Kink in drain hose. Straighten the hose.

Maximum pumping height of 1m ex-

ceeded.

Please refer to the water outlet in-

structions at the back of this book.

Drain pump is blocked.

Switch off the appliance. Disconnect

the mains plug.

Clean the drain pump. Remove for-

eign bodies from the pump housing.

For sink spigot connections: The

sink spigot is blocked.

Clean the sink spigot.

Conditioner not rinsed in, w

compartment for additives is

filled with water.

Conditioner insert in the compart-

ment for additives is not correctly at-

tached or is blocked.

Clean the detergent drawer, insert the

conditioner insert firmly.

The door cannot be opened

when the washing machine is

switched on.

The door is locked while the pro-

gramme is running.

Wait until the programme has ended.

There has been a power cut. (All indi-

cators are off.)

The door remains locked for approx.

4 to 10 minutes.

The programme will continue when

the power cut is over.

To remove washing:

If water can be seen in the appliance,

before opening the door, first drain off

the water. (See section “Carrying out

an emergency drain”.)

Washing is heavily creased.

Possibly too much washing was

loaded.

Observe maximum loads.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

If the wash results are not

satisfactory

Washing is grey and scale is being de-

posited in the drum

• Too little detergent is being used.

• The right detergent was not used.

• Special soiling was not pre-treated.

• Programme or temperature was not correctly set.

There are grey stains on the washing.

• Washing soiled with ointment, grease or oil was

washed with too little detergent.

• It was washed at too low a temperature.

• A common cause is that fabric conditioner – espe-

cially a concentrate – has got onto the washing.

Such stains should be washed out as quickly as

possible and make sure that you are careful when

using fabric conditioner.

After the last rinse foam can still be seen.

• Modern detergents may create foam even in the

last rinse cycle. The washing is however sufficient-

ly rinsed.

There are white residues on the washing.

• This is due to the insoluble ingredients in modern

detergents.

They are not caused by insufficient rinsing.

Shake or brush the washing. If possible turn the

washing inside out before washing. Check your

choice of detergent. Especially with dark colours it

is advisable to use liquid detergents.

Carrying out an emergen-

cy drain

1 Warning: Before emergency draining, switch

off the washing machine and remove the

mains plug from the socket.

Warning: The water that comes out of the

emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a

risk of scalding. Let the water cool before per-

forming an emergency drain.

1. Open the plinth flap and remove it.

2. Remove the emergency drain hose from the retain-

er and pull it out a little.

3. Place a shallow receptacle underneath it. Then

undo the sealing cap of the emergency drain hose.

4. The water will run out. If it is necessary to empty

the receptacle more than once, seal up the emer-

gency drain hose with the sealing cap while you

are doing so.

When the water has all drained away:

5. Use the sealing cap to close the emergency drain

hose.

6. Push the emergency drain hose in a little and place

it in the holder.

7. Insert the plinth flap into place and close it.

Drain pump

The drain pump is maintenance-free. Opening the

cover of the drain pump is required only in the event

of a malfunction when no more water is being

pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked.

Before loading the machine, please always ensure

that there are no foreign objects present in the pock-

ets or in-between the items to be washed. Paper

clips, nails etc. which may find their way into the

washing machine along with the washing will remain

in the drain pump housing (foreign body trap that

protects the pump wheel).

1 Warning: Switch off the washing machine and

remove the mains plug before cleaning the

drain pump.

1. First carry out an emergency drain.

2. Place a cloth on the floor in front of the drain pump

cover. Residual water will run out.

3. Unscrew the pump cover in an anti-clockwise di-

rection and remove it.

4. Remove any foreign objects and fabric lint from the

pump housing.

5. Insert the pump cover. Insert the guides on the

cover sideways into the guide slots and screw on

the cover in a clockwise direction.

6. Close off the emergency drain hose and place it in

the support.

7. Close the plinth flap.

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