Washing machine WAE28369GB...
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en Contents enI structionManual ndInstal tionI structions 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Environmental protection . . . . . .6 Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 6 Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Y Main points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .
en Intended use 4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 26 [ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 27 Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 J Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 Positioning and connecting. . . 29 Included with the appliance . . . . . . Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions ( Safety instructions yteS fa Electrical safety : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. ■ Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands. ■ Only pull out the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable, as this could damage it. Risk of injury : Warning Risk of injury! ■ If the washing machine is lifted by protruding components (e.g. the washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries.
en ■ ■ Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable and remove it, along with the plug. Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. : Warning Risk of suffocation! Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate. Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children. : Warning Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed.
Main points in brief en Y Main points in brief nM ia stniop 1 ni @ Connect the mains plug. -------- 2 @ 3 @ @ 4 @ @ @ Do not trap any items of laundry. Close the washing machine door. @ Start the programme. Select additional settings, if necessary. Change the programme default settings, if necessary. @ Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. Open the washing machine door. @ @ @ Programme end. @ Sort the laundry. Load the laundry. Add detergent.
en Getting to know the appliance * Getting to know the appliance gni tG te ot w onk eht ecnai lpa Washing machine # 6 7 ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 16 8 Washing machine door with door handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door 9T Close the washing machine door @ Service flap 8
Getting to know the appliance en Control panel # + 3 ( G Speed*, F Eco*, p Reduced Ironing, O Rinse Plus/ Z Water Plus (Aqua Plus)* additional programme settings (* depending on the model) @ Display panel for settings and information Overview of all additional programme settings H A Start/Reload for starting, interrupting (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme 08Spin speed, 0 Ready in/Finished in for changing the programme default settings $ = Rinse stop Overview of all programme default s
en Laundry – Ž : Do not wash the laundry in the machine. Z Laundry yrdnuaL Sorting laundry Prepare the laundry Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's information on the care labels, depending on: ■ Type of fabric/fibre ■ Colour Note: Laundry can discolour or not be cleaned correctly. Wash white and coloured laundry separately. Wash new bright fabrics separately the first time you wash them. ■ Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together.
Detergent C Detergent tnegreD te Correct selection of detergent The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry. ~ See also www.sartex.ch Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Standard detergent with optical brighteners Suitable for heat-resistant white laundry made from linen or cotton Programme: Cottons / 20 °C - max.
en Overview of programmes / Overview of programmes w eivO rev fo m am rgsoerp Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable. Max. load; * Reduced load for the G Speed setting Temperature that can be selected Spin speed that can be selected; ** Max.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W / p Wool Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool; Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution) Notes ■ Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: Angora, alpaca, llama, sheep. ■ Use a detergent which is suitable for machine washing wool. Max.
en Programme default settings 0 Programme default settings m am rgoeP r t luafed The spin speed and programme duration ("Ready in" time) for all programmes are preset at the factory. These are displayed in the display panel after selecting the programme. You can change the default settings as follows. 0 Spin speed Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or $ (without final spin, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, display panel - -) can be set.
Operating the appliance en Note: The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature. For special hygiene requirements, we recommend selecting a higher temperature or the G Speed option. p Easy-Iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin – residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased. Select programme/switch on the appliance Note: If you have activated the childproof lock, you must first deactivate it before you can set a programme.
en Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the programme progress. The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is active. The settings are not saved when the appliance is switched off.
Operating the appliance en Rinse eyes or skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergent/care products. If swallowed accidentally, seek medical advice. Note: Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water; this prevents blockages. Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments: Note: Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder, or for programmes with prewash or when the "Finished in" time is selected.
en ■ Operating the appliance E flashes: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector has been adjusted. To prevent the programme from stopping, turn the programme selector back to the original programme. The symbol lights up again. Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
Sensors Removing laundry/switching off the appliance 1. Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. 2. Turn the programme selector to Off. Appliance is switched off. 3. Turn off the water tap. Note: Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Notes ■ Do not leave any items of laundry in the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. ■ Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rusting.
en Setting the signal M Setting the signal gni t S te eht langis 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú One step, the display panel lights up Select and hold One step, release 2. Set the volume for the button signals and information signals (depending on the model) * you may need to Set the volselect the function sev- ume* eral times.
Cleaning and maintenance ■ Cleaning with a jet of water is prohibited. Drum Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open in order that the drum can dry. Use chlorine-free cleaning agents and not steel wool. en Note: Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate. Detergent solution pump blocked : Warning Note: Make sure that there is no laundry in the machine.
en Cleaning and maintenance 5. For models without a drain hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover and drain the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has completely drained out. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 6. Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing.
Faults and what to do about them. en If possible, leave it to cool down. : Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is rotating. Do not reach into the drum while it is rotating. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating. 6. For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of the appliance: Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance. Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
en Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action YES The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. NO ■ ■ Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine door immediately, if necessary. Select Start/Reload to continue the programme. NO flashes ■ F:16 Close the door properly; laundry may become trapped.
Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water not visible in the drum. Not a fault – water below the visible area. Spin result not satisfactory. Laundry wet/too damp. ■ ■ ■ Spin cycle started and stopped several times. The programme duration is longer than usual. en Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum.
en After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action YES appears on the display in reload mode. The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required: ■ Turn the programme selector to Off. Appliance is switched off. ■ Unplug the mains plug from the socket. ■ Turn off the water tap and call the after-sales service.
Consumption rates en [ Consumption rates noim uC stnpo setar Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0,31 kWh 72 l 2¾h Cottons 40 °C 7 kg 0,85 kWh 72 l 2¾h Cottons 60 °C 7 kg 1,21 kWh 72 l 2¾h Cottons 90 °C 7 kg 2,01 kWh 77 l 3h Easy-Care 40 °C 3 kg 0,64 kWh 56 l 1¾h Mixed Load 40 °C 3 kg 0,46 kWh 36 l 1¼h Delicate/Silk 30 °C
en Technical data Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with reg- Load ulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Approximate programme duration Cottons programme ú + button ü Eco 7 kg 3_h Cottons programme ú + button ü Eco 3,5 kg 3_h Cottons programme û + button ü Eco 3,5 kg 3]h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
Positioning and connecting 5 Positioning and connecting gninoi t iP so dna gni tcenoc Included with the appliance # + en Notes ■ Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have a complaint, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance, or our after-sales service. ■ Moisture in the drum is due to the final inspection.
en Positioning and connecting Caution! Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section. Notes ■ In addition to the safety information listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements. ■ If in doubt, have the appliance connected by a specialist.
Positioning and connecting en Hose and cable lengths ■ Left-hand connection a FP a FP ■ a FP Right-hand connection a FP a FP 3. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. PD[ FP a FP PLQ FP 2. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. PLQ FP PD[ FP 1. Take the hoses out of the holders.
en Positioning and connecting Water inlet : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve). ■ Model: Standard ■ Model: Aqua-Secure ■ Model: Aqua-Stop Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes ■ Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water. ■ Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hotwater boiler.
Positioning and connecting ■ Height difference between the installation surface and the drain: Min. 60 cm, max. 100 cm You can lay the water drain hose as follows: ■ Drainage into a washbasin : Warning Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution (e.g. when draining hot detergent solution into a washbasin). Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.
en Positioning and connecting Electrical connection : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. ■ Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands. ■ Only pull out the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable, as this could damage it. ■ Never unplug the mains plug during operation. Observe the following information and ensure that: Notes ■ The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same.
Positioning and connecting en Transportation E.g. when moving house Preparatory work: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 22 3. Drain the remaining detergent solution. Maintenance – detergent solution pump blocked ~ Page 21 4. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. 5. Remove the hoses. Installing the transport locks: 1. Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. 2.
Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: 1. If water damage is caused due to a fault in our Aqua-Stop system, we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused. 2. The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance. 3.
