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en Contents enI structionManual ndInstal tionI struction 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 Children/people/pets . Installation. . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5 ..6 ..8 . 10 7 Environmental protection . . . . .11 Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . 11 Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . .
en Intended use Detergent solution pump blocked . . 32 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Filter in the water supply blocked . . 33 3 Faults and what to do about 8 Intended use ■ esudntI ■ them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Information on the display panel . . . 35 Faults and what to do about them. . 36 4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 38 J Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions ( Safety instructions The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings. It is nevertheless important to take the necessary precautions and to proceed with care when installing, maintaining, cleaning and operating the appliance.
en Safety instructions Keep packaging, plastic film and packing components away from children. : Warning Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. dangerous situation. Make sure that: ■ ■ : Warning Risk of burns! When washing at high temperatures, the glass in the appliance door becomes hot.
Safety instructions circuiting or fire due to overheating. The mains cable must not be kinked, crushed or altered, and must not come into contact with any heat sources. : Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance! The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting. Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension cords, power strips or multi-way couplers.
en Safety instructions Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance ■ If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, and it may also result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply facility is at least 100 kPa (1 bar), and does not exceed 1000 kPa (10 bar).
Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents. : Warning Risk of injury! If you support your weight/sit on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury. Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open. Risk of inIfjury! you climb onto the ■ appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury. Do not climb onto the appliance.
en Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance : Warning Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore please note: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug). Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.
Environmental protection ■ ■ Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove any detergent, spray or other residues immediately. ■ ■ 7 Environmental protection Packaging/used appliance noitceorplamnoteriEv ) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).
en Positioning and connecting 5 Positioning and connecting Included with the appliance gnitceodnagiotPso Note: Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our Customer Service.
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.
en Positioning and connecting Note: Keep the screws and sleeves in a safe place. Hose and cable lengths ■ Left-hand connection a FP PD[ FP a FP ■ 2. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. 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. 14 a FP PD[ FP 1. Take the hoses out of the holders.
Positioning and connecting en Water inlet Water outlet Notes ■ Do not bend, squash, modify or cut through the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). ■ Only tighten the screw connections by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may become damaged. Caution! Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage.
en Positioning and connecting Make sure that: – The plug does not block drainage from the sink. – The end of the drain hose is not immersed in the drained water. – The water drains away quickly enough. ■ ■ Drainage into a siphon The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers). Outlet into a plastic pipe with rubber bushing or into a drainage pit Levelling Level the appliance using a spirit level.
Positioning and connecting Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate. ■ The washing machine is only connected to an alternating current via a properly installed earthed socket. ■ The mains plug fits the socket. ■ The cable cross-section is adequate. ■ The earthing system is properly installed. ■ The mains cable is only replaced by a qualified electrician (if this is necessary).
en Positioning and connecting Transportation e.g. when moving home Preparatory work: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 33 3. Drain the remaining detergent solution. Maintenance – detergent solution pump blocked ~ Page 32 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.
Getting to know the appliance en * Getting to know the appliance Washing machine ecnailpehtwonk gnitGe # 6 ( 0 8 9S 9T @ 7 Detergent drawer Operating/display panel Loading door with door handle Open the loading door Close the loading door Service flap 19
en Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model ( Programs You can find an overview of all programs on the printed supplement for the installation and operating instructions.
Getting to know the appliance Button Display Description Additional programme settings: ~ Page 25 @ Display Description r Tap en ~ "3 Faults and what to do about them." on page 34 GF ü Speed Eco Perfect Z Water Plus Q Easy Iron* ~ Page 28 T Prewash* ~ "3 Faults and what to do about them." on page 34 Button to start, interrupt (e.g.
en Laundry Z Laundry ■ Prepare the laundry yrdnuaL Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: ■ Empty pockets. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.) and remove them. Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, underwired bras, etc.). Close any zips, button up any cover buttons.
Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes. C Detergent Correct selection of detergent tnegrD The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry. ~ See also www.sartex.ch If you visit www.cleanright.
en Programme default settings 0 Programme default settings The default program settings are displayed in the display panel after selecting the program. You can change the default settings. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed on the display panel. sgnites luafmedrgoP Note: Pressing and holding the buttons automatically runs through the setting values until the last one.
Additional programme settings ■ ■ ■ Imbalances (e. g. due to fitted sheets) are offset with several startups of spin cycles, Fluctuations in power supply, Water pressure (infeeding speed). en achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected program, without the Speed Eco Perfect setting. Following the start of the program , you can change the preselected number of hours as follows: 1. Press the A button. 2. Use the Finished in-time button to change the number of hours. 3.
en Operating the appliance 1 Operating the appliance Preparing the washing machine ecnailpehtgniaOrep Note: The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected. ~ Page 12 1. 2. 3. 4. Plug into the mains. Turn on the tap. Open the washing machine door. Check that the drum is completely drained. Drain if necessary. Select programme/switch on the appliance Note: If you have activated the childproof lock, you must first deactivate it before you can set a program.
Operating the appliance Notes ■ Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load. ■ Observe the maximum indicated load. Overfilling adversely affects the washing result and encourages creasing. 1. Unfold presorted laundry items and place them in the washing drum. 2. Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the door and the rubber seal, and close the door.
en Operating the appliance Start the programme Press the A button. The indicator lamp lights up and the program starts. Note: You will need to press and hold the A button to start the programme. This prevents the programme from being started if something accidentally brushes against the button. The display panel shows the Ready in time while the program is running or the program duration and the program progress symbols once the wash cycle has started.
Operating the appliance en the è symbol disappears, and adding is possible. ■ the è symbol lights up, it is not possible to add laundry. To continue the program, press the button A.The program continues automatically. End the program by setting the program selector to 0 Spin/[ Drain/Empty (if only a drain cycle is required, set rpm (spin speed) to - 0 - ) and then select the A button. Notes ■ Do not leave the door open for too long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out.
en ■ Sensors At the end of the programme, the washing machine switches to energy saving mode. The displays go out. To exit energy saving mode, touch any button. VoltCheck The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops. The programme is interrupted. Note: Whenever there is an undervoltage, the colon flashes on the display panel.
Setting the signal M Setting the signal You can change the following settings: ■ The volume for the information signals (e.g. at the end of the program) and/or ■ The volume of the audible button signals. langisehtgni Ste You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings. en Exiting setting mode You can now end the process and set the program selector to the Off position. The settings are saved. 2 Cleaning and maintenance : Warning ecnatmidgnaeCl 1/2/3/...
en Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control panel ■ ■ ■ Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft, damp cloth. Remove the detergent residue immediately. Do not clean with a water jet. Drum Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do not use steel wool. If there are odours in the washing machine, or to clean the drum, run the Drum Clean 90 °C or ü Cottons 90 °C program without laundry. Add washing powder. Descaling Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance 4. Take the auxilary drain hose out of the holder. Remove the locking cap and drain off the water into a suitable container. Replace the locking cap and place the drain hose back in the holder. en The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. 2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose, residual water may leak out. 3. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece. 5.
en Faults and what to do about them. 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. Use pliers to remove the filter and then clean it. : Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Caution! Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage.
Faults and what to do about them. en Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy è lights up ■ ■ è flashes ■ ■ ■ r lights up ■ ■ ■ E:18 ■ ■ The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door immediately, if necessary. Press the A button to continue the program. Laundry may be caught. Open and close the door again and press the A button.
en Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Water is leaking from the machine. The machine is not filling with water. Detergent is not being dispensed. The door cannot be opened. Cause/Remedy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The program will not start. ■ ■ ■ ■ Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. Have you pressed the A button? Is the tap turned on? Could the filter be clogged? Clean the filter.
Faults and what to do about them. en Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing machine. Depending on the model, run the Drum Clean 90 °C or ü Cottons 90 °C program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents designed for wool or delicates. The Å symbol lights up in the display panel. Foam may also be leaking from the detergent drawer.
en After-sales service 4 After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Please give customer services the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance. ecivrsela-rtAf ( 1U E no.
Aqua-Stop warranty en r Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop ytnarwpoSt-aAuq 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.
7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB IE 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory.
