Automatic Washing Machine WAF 1500 A WAF 1520 A WAF 1540 A WAF 1560 A Operating instructions
Read this first! Contents Dear customer, By purchasing this appliance you have decided in favour of the latest in washing technology – premium quality, long service live, high reliability and optimal ease of use. • At first, please check if the appliance was received undamaged. • If a transport damage is noticed, notify your supplier immediately; do not operate the appliance! Machine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machine overview 1 2 6 7 8 3 9a 4 5 1 Detergent dispensing drawer 6 Drain hose 2 Control panel 7 Power cable 3 Loading door with door opener 8 Transit bars 4 Service door with foreign matter trap 9a 5 Height-adjustable feet Water supply hose with "Aquasafe+"-protection 9b Water supply hose with "Aquasafe"-protection (alternative to 9a, supplied in drum) 9b Accessories (in accessory bag): 10 11 10 11 2 Holder for drain hose Five caps for rear wall opening
12 13 14 19 18 15 16 17 21 20 12 Programme button 17 On/Off button 13 Display 18 Spin speed button 14 Temperature button 19 Additional functions 15 Turning knob 20 Programme progress indicator 16 Start/Pause button 21 Time delay button Overview of additional functions Aquasafe In case of leakages, the water supply is mechanically blocked. Aquasafe+ In case of leakages, the water supply is electrically blocked.
Safety first not attempt to dry-clean with the A Do machine! Fire and explosion hazard! Please observe the following information, as otherwise there will be risk of personal injury or material damage and any warranty and liability is invalidated. • Rinse garments pre-treated with cleaning agents (petroleum ether, liquid stain remover, etc.) thoroughly in clear water before washing. Intended use • This appliance shall only be used for washing, rinsing and spinning textiles that are marked accordingly.
Disposal Where to dispose of the packaging? packing is not to be disposed of in 3 The the regular household refuse! material can be dangerous A Packaging to children. Keep the packaging mate- What to do with the old machine? rial out of reach of children, or dispose it of according to instructions. The packing is made of materials which can be recycled. • Separate the packing material by type: – Styropor® parts and film go for collection as potential recyclable; – Wooden parts go into bulky refuse.
If, for example, the washing machine and a dryer are stacked upon each other, they can – when loaded – have a total weight of up to 180 kg. Important: • Do not stand appliance on the power cable. • Keep at least 1cm distance to walls of other furniture. • Place the machine on a firm surface, never on a long-pile carpet or similar surface. Levelling the machine 3.
1. If not already attached, manually screw the bent end of the supply hose tightly onto the rear panel of the machine (not in case of Aquasafe+). nect it permanently to a drain pipe (siphon trap). Important: • Do not run the drain hose higher than 100 cm above floor level for the suds pump to be able to pump out. Don't go below the minimal height of 40 cm, otherwise water will come out. 2.
Fastening the hose holder: 1. Pull the holder included in delivery over the end of the hose. • The stated voltage must match with your mains voltage. • Connection by extension cables or trailing sockets is not permitted. damaged power cable must be reB Aplaced by a qualified electrician. 2. Hand the drain hose with the holder over the edge of the basin or tub and secure it from sliding off – e.g. by fastening it with a chain around the water tap.
The First Use 5. Select >Cotton< programme (see "Programmes"). 6. Press >Start/Pause< 16 button. to the section on "Troubleshoot3 Refer ing" if the machine can't be switched of abnormal sounds or leakage A Inof case water: Press >On/Off< 17 button, on. To flush out any remaining test water, the first washing cycle should be run without any laundry. 1. Open water tap fully. Check if hoses are firmly attached. 2. Check that the drum is completely empty; close the loading door. 3.
The loading door • Empty pockets, remove all foreign objects (e.g. coins, pens, paper clips). If possible: Turn pockets inside out and brush. • Place small items of laundry (e.g. tights) in a cloth bag, pillow case or something similar. This can also help you to avoid searching for lost socks. • Handle curtains with special care. Remove non-stainless curtain runners and lead tape. Place runners that can't be removed in a cloth bag, pillow case or something similar.
Detergents and softeners The detergent dispensing drawer • Use the detergent manufacturer's dosing cup and follow the instructions on the package. The detergent dispensing drawer comprises 3 compartments: – left compartment ( II) for main wash – middle compartment for fabric softener – right compartment ( I) for pre-wash Choice of detergent The type of detergent used depends on the type of textile, colour, degree of soiling and desired washing temperature.
Too little washing detergent causes laundry to turn grey and calcification of the machine. you use dryer or dry your laundry 3 Ifoutdoors, you do not need fabric sof- Fabric softener Starch tener. Fabric softener is added into the middle compartment of the detergent dispensing drawer. • Proportion as recommended on the packing! • Fill only up to the mark level (> max<). • Dilute viscous fabric softener with water before adding. • Add liquid starch and fininshing agent into the middle compartment.
should reduce the speed for deliA You cate fabrics! Special programmes m For specific applications you can select any of the following special programmes: • Rinse Use this programme e.g., when you want to soft rinse or starch separately. • Spin This programme spins with maximum possible speed in the default setting. • Pump This programme allows you to drain water, e.g. when you put already soaked clothes into the appliance and want to wash them at a later time.
Temperature selection The selected temperature is shown on the display beside the >Temperature selector< 14 button. It is possible to select among several temperature settings for some washing programmes: 1. Press 14 button. 2. Set the desired temperature by turning the knob. 14 Spin speed selector appropriate maximum spin speed 3 The is automatically set in each pro- (to protect against creasing). Symbol 18a starts blinking when the Rinse hold stage is reached.
Balance time display When a programme is running, the display shows the time remaining for the programme to complete. The time is displayed in hours and minutes as "hh:mm". length of a programm depends 3 The on the type of program and the additional functions selected. The details in the table "Technical data and consumption figures" refer to programms without additional functions. Time delay With the time delay function you can delay the programme start. You can enter a time delay of up to 24:00 hours.
Programme Progress >Softener< The 20d symbol lights up at the beginning of the softener phase. >Spin< The20e symbol lights up at the beginning of the final spin cycle – after the soft rinse cycle or in the special programmes for >Spin< and >Pump<. The progress of a running programme is indicated by a series of symbols on the display. 20a 20b 20c 20d 20e the machine isn't spinning, the pro3 Ifgramme may be in rinse hold.
Child-proof lock With the Child-proof lock you can guard the appliance against children's hands. No changes can then be made to a running programme. To activate the Child-proof lock: • Press and hold the buttons 14 and 18 simultaneously for approx. 2 second, until the display confirms the activation of child-proof lock To deactivate the Child-proof lock: • Press and hold the buttons 14 and 18 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds, until the display confirms the deactivation of the child-proof lock.
Re-spinning the laundry automatic spin-correction-system 3 The can prevent spinning in case the drum is out-of-balance. If you wish to spin again: 1. Rearrange the laundry evenly in the drum. 2. Set >Spin< programme. 3. Set spin speed. 4. Press the >Start/Pause< button. After the programme cycle is completed >Programme progress< array of 3 The symbols on the display goes out when the programme is over. 1. Open the loading door and remove the laundry when the >Door lock< symbol on the display goes off. 2.
Programme table Time delay Spin max. Rinse hold 6,0 2,5 40° to 60° 3,0 Cold up to 30° Delicate Delicates (rayon, silk, etc.
Rinse cycles with intermediate spin Rinse cycles without intermediate spin Final spin Cotton Standard programme 1 3 – 1 Hygiene + 1 4 – 1 Active 40 1 3 – 1 Mini 1 – 2 1 Synthetics Standard programme 1 3 – 1 Delicate Standard programme 1 – 3 1 Woollen Standard programme 1 1 2 1 Handwash Standard programme 1 – 2 1 Special programmes Rinse – 2 1 – Spin – – – 1 Pump – – – – Programme Main-wash cycle Programme steps The actual number of programme steps
Cleaning and care Detergent dispensing drawer Clean when necessary: 1. Open the drawer as far as possible. 2. Push down the depression on the suction cup and pull the drawer out completely. 4. Wipe off detergent residue from the drawer guides. If present, remove calc deposits from the water-jet nozzles (inside the drawer). Loading door and drum After each wash: • Wipe off the fold in the rubber collar and check for foreign objects. 3. Clean the drawer under warm running water.
stains may occur due to foreign A Rust objects made of metal. In such cases: Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent. Never use steel wool or scrub sponges. Housing and control panel When necessary: • Clean cabinet with soap suds or a mild cleaner; wipe dry with a soft cloth. • Use only a soft, damp cloth to clean the control panel. use a scrub sponge or a scourA Never ing agent. These will damage the enamel and plastic parts.
4. Clean foreign object trap and the pump opening. Check if the pump impeller (in the pump opening) can be turned freely. 5. Replace the cap on the drain hose and put it away. 6. Replace the foreign object trap and turn it tight (in clockwise direction). 7. Close the service door. 4. Pull out the strainer in the back wall (except in case of Aquasafe+) with universal or needle nosed pliers, clean with a small soft brush and fit back. Water inlet strainer Clean if water flows very slowly, or not at all. 1.
Troubleshooting If you experience this … then please check this… Appliance cannot be switched on or programme will not start • Has a programme been set? Has the >Start/Pause< button been pressed? • Has the loading door been properly closed? Open the loading door and push it with the palm until you hear it lock into place. • Is power cable plugged in? • Is fuse for this socket intact? Machine won't react to input • Combination of additional functions not possible.
If you experience this … then please check this… Appliance vibrates heavily when • Are the transport locks removed? See "Removing spinning transport locks". • Is machine properly positioned? See "Leveling the machine". • Is drain hose kinked, water won't drain off? Loading door will not open • Is programme over? When the >Door lock< indicator lamp goes out, the door can be opened.
Technical specifications and consumption data Load capacity (dry weight) – Cotton, Hygiene +, Active 40 – Synthetics – Mini – Delicate – Woollen, Handwash max. 6.0 kg max. 3.0 kg max. 2.5 kg max. 2.0 kg max. 1.
