Exxcel en Operating and Installation Instructions Please read these operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washer-dryer and act accordingly.
Table of Contents Operating instructions Information concerning waste disposal . . . . . . . . . 4 Protection of the environment / hints and tips . . . . 5 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introducing your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before using your washer-dryer for the first time . 13 Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry . . . . . 14 Detergents and cleaning products . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Programmes and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The new washer-dryer which you have just purchased is a modern, high-quality domestic appliance. Your washer-dryer is distinguished by its economical consumption of energy, water and detergent. Each washer-dryer which leaves our factory is checked carefully to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. If you have any questions especially with respect to installing and connecting your washer-dryer - please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department.
Information concerning waste disposal Disposing of the packaging The shipping package has protected your new appliance on its way to your home. All utilised materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. m Risk of choking! Do not let children play with packaging and associated parts.
Protection of the environment / hints and tips Your washer-dryer uses water, energy and detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and reducing your household costs. See page 53 for consumption values of your appliance . Hints and tips Using your washer-dryer in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner: ■ Take advantage of recommended load quantity. The recommended load quantity is indicated in the display field according to the selected programme.
General safety instructions Your washer-dryer is intended for use – use in the household only, – for washing machine-washable fabrics in washing lye, – operation with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in washing machines. Do not leave children unsupervised near the washer-dryer. Keep pets away from the washer-dryer. Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet hands. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
Introducing your washer-dryer Adding detergent/cleaning product Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch, Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, soaking agent, water softener, bleach or stain remover, Dispenser M: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1), Opening...
Control panel Touch buttons for additional options Display panel (in addition to the programme if required) Rinse Plus ' : Additional rinsing cycle Indicates the settings which have been selected (e.g. washing temperature, spin speed, drying duration, finish in time, childproof lock) as well as programme progress. Wash Plus È : Intensive wash Reduced Ironing Q : Gentle spin Prewash ! : Actuate prewash. Additional options can be combined.
Display panel Notes Display ! N Prewash On if selected Washing Not on if Rinse P , Spin Í, Drain or Drying programme was selected O Rinse Not on if Spin P , Drain Drying programme was selected Í Final spin / Empty Not on if a programme with the "- - -" setting (without final spin) or drying programme is running ˆ Dry On if the drying programmes or drying time/mode was selected Progress bar For the programme status Low water pressure On if the water pressure is too low.
Notes Display Other displays at this location: 24th* Finish in time Selected finish in time -0- End of programme or --- End of programme without final spin or PAUS Pause OPEn Door can be opened F:16* Fault displays See page 49 Rinse cycle Not on if there is no Rinse cycle and additional rinse cycle was not selected } Door open On if the door can be opened during “Pause’’ period H Pause On if the programme in pause.
² The * symbol goes out when the appliance switches off at the end of the programme or if the programme is changed. @ Childproof lock Fan The activated childproof lock prevents the selected programme from being changed while the programme is running. The fan works at the last period of drying duration for cooling the laundry. ² Do not interrupt this cooling process. Spin speed The default spin speed is displayed depending on the selected programme and additional functions.
Increases in time occur because of: – additional rinse cycle if excessive foam is in the laundry, – multiple spinning if the laundry is distributed poorly in the drum, – increased heating times, e.g. when the water is too cold, – water pressure too low, – selection of an additional option, e.g. Rinse Plus ' and/or Wash Plus È after the programme has started, – very absorbent washing extends the heating duration, – the laundry for drying is wet. Finish in time You can select the finish in time, see page 33.
Before using your washer-dryer for the first time Preparing your washer-dryer Attention The washer-dryer must have been installed and connected properly (refer to page 55). ² The washer-dryer was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. ■ Turn the tap on. ■ Pull out the detergent drawer all the way. ■ ■ Pour approx. 1 litre of water into chamber II of the detergent dispenser.
Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry Preparing the laundry Attention Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washer-dryer (e.g. drum). ■ Empty all pockets on items of clothing. ■ Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn-ups. ■ Close zips, fasten pillow cases/cushion covers. ■ Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag. ■ Wash in a net/cushion cover: – delicates, e.g. tights, curtains, – small laundry items, e.g.
■ ■ Sorting the laundry Easy-care items should if possible be removed from the machine while still slightly damp and allowed to continue drying in the open air. Overdrying may cause excessive creasing. Items which require ironing do not have to be ironed immediately after being tumble-dried. It is a good idea to fold or roll them together for a while, so that any remaining moisture is evenly distributed. Attention Washing may become discoloured. Do not wash new coloured washing with other washing.
Normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains. – T-shirts, shirts, blouses soaked in sweat or worn several times. – Underpants, briefs worn for one day. – Tea towels, hand towels, bed linen used for up to one week. – Curtains (without nicotine soiling) used for up to six months. Very soiled Visible soiling and/or stains. – Kitchen towels used for up to one week. . – Fabric serviettes. – Baby bibs. – Children's outer clothing or football jerseys and shorts soiled with grass and/or earth.
Removing stains Remove/pretreat stains as soon as possible after they have occurred. First dab with a soapy solution. Do not rub. Then select the appropriate programme and wash the item. Stubborn/dried in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times. Sorting laundry according to the instructions on the care labels Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols: 89:;< hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles e.g.
Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols: a= tumble-dry at normal heat setting (Normal drying) `= tumble-dry at low heating setting (Delicate drying) ² The following textiles should not be tumble-dried: – Laundry marked with the care symbol b= do not tumble-dry – Wollens or items containing wool. – Risk of shrinking! – Delicate fabric (silk, synthetic net curtains) – Risk of creasing! – Items containing foam rubber or similar material.
Loading the laundry m Risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent-based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washer-dryer. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Attention Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry. Before loading the laundry, check that there is no debris in the drum. ■ ■ Open the washer-dryer door.
Detergents and cleaning products Dosing detergent m Risk of poisoning! Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Dose detergent according to ■ ■ ■ ■ the water hardness. You can find out the water hardness from your water utility company. the amount of laundry. the degree of soiling. Information on soiling can be found on page 15. the specifications of the detergent manufacturer. The correct dosage reduces the impact on the environment and produces a good washing result.
Adding detergent/ cleaning product Dispenser I Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser M Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener or fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1). ² Concentrated or viscous fabric softener or fabric conditioner must be diluted with a little water before it is poured into the dispenser (prevents the overflow from becoming blocked).
Programmes and functions Programme selector Select the desired programme. ² Programmes wash lightly soiled textiles in the shortest possible time. For heavily soiled textiles reduce the load or touch the Wash Plus È button! Washing programmes Cottons F cold-90°C, Cottons Eco B cold-60°C, Sensitive K cold-60°C Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen. Cottons Eco 60°C Wash Plus È: For stained, heavily soiled textiles, e.g. cotton or linen. Energy and water saving programme.
Wool Handwash : cold-40 °C Hand and machine washable wool or wool-rich textiles, e.g. cashmere, mohair or angora. Also suited for hand washable silk. Reduced spin speed. Easy-Care À cold-60°C Easy-care textiles, e.g. made of cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics. Reduced spin speed. Dark Wash > cold-40 °C Dark easy-care textiles. Reduced spin speed. Sports Wash w cold-40 °C Textiles for outdoor wear. Reduced spin speed. SuperQuick ] cold-40 °C Easy-care textiles, e.g.
Drying programmes Intensive Dry ˆ For resistant fabrics a; White and coloured cottons and linens. Maximum load 2.5 kg Gentle Dry Š For delicate fabrics `; Reduced drying temperature. Easy-Care (drip-dry) laundry, such as synthetics and fabric blends, as well as cotton with drip-dry finish, e.g. viscose rayon, modern acrylic and polyester. Maximum load 1.5 kg. You can select automatic drying or time controlled drying by touching the Dry ˆ button.
■ Touch Dry ˆ button to select desired automatic drying mode. After setting, turn the programme selector to off. The setting is stored. The drying duration is the drying time you have set. Time-controlled drying Set the drying time using the Dry ˆ button. ² Time-controlled drying-15 minutes is the cooling down programme. If a drying process is interrupted, please select this programme to cool the laundry before opening the loading door.
Programme options Rinse P Rinse cycle with subsequent spin cycle for rinsing hand-washed items or for starching. Touch the Rinse Plus ' button for desired additional rinse cycle. Reduced spin speed. Spin Í Spin cycle after a programme with setting “- - -” (without final spin) or for spinning hand-washed washing with selection of the required speed. Washing water or rinsing water is drained before the spin cycle.
Additional options buttons È Wash Plus The washing time is extended so that highly soiled washing or 5.0 kg of cottons/coloureds are washed more intensively. Touch the button in addition to the programme for the following combinations of load and degree of soiling: Amount of laundry 5.0 kg Programme and wash plus button È Cottons cold -60 °C Sensitive K cold60 ºC Cottons Eco cold60 ºC up to 5 kg Cottons 70-90 °C Cottons cold-60 °C Cottons Eco 60 °C up to 2.
Washing/drying with standard settings Your washer-dryer can be used in three ways: – washing only, – drying only, – washing and drying without a break in between. ² For uninterrupted washing and drying, the maximum load must be reduce to 2.5 kg for cottons/coloureds or 1.5 kg for easy-care. ² To achieve good washing/drying result for terry towel, the recommended load is 4.0 kg for washing and 2.0 kg for drying. The specified standard settings are optimally adjusted to the selected programme.
– drying duration (displays - - - -, i.e 0 min, if the laundry needs to be dried, please refer to “settiong the drying time’’), – programme duration. ■ ■ If required, touch the button(s) for additional option(s). The programme duration, additional rinse cycles and other parameters showed in display will be changed accordingly. Touch the "Start/Pause" button. The programme starts. The indicator light remains lit for the entire duration of the programme.
– Touch the "Start/Pause" button. The drying programme starts. ² The almost empty progress bar is indicated in the display field. While the programme is running, the programme duration counts down and the progress bar fills up with the segments. The drying symbol appears. In the cooling down phase, the fan symbol appears. Washing Drying without interruption ■ Turn on the tap. ■ Select desired washing programme. ■ Select desired additional functions.
Washing/drying with individual settings You can adjust the settings to your requirements. First find a quick overview of the adjustable settings. The steps for changing the settings are described in detail overleaf. Overview at a glance Turn on the tap, load the laundry and close the loading door. Add correct amount of detergent, additives. Select desired washing/drying programme with programme selector Temp.
Washing temperature You can change the default washing temperature. ■ Keep touching the temperature button °C Temp. until the desired temperature displays. ² For different clothing, there are different programmes with respective temperature ranges. Spin speed You can change the default spin speed. ■ Touch the Í Spin button until desired spin speed displays. ² If setting - - - (without final spin) has been selected, the washing remains in the final rinsing water.
Finish in time Before a programme starts, you can specify by how many hours later the programme is to be ended. Example of Easy-Care 40 °C programme: ■ Touch the 5 button, the display shows the minimum finish in time of the selected programme. Such as 1h, i.e.1 hours. ² The minimum finish in time of different programmes are different. It depends on the duration of selected programme. ■ Touch the 5 button until the desired number of hours is displayed. ² The finish in time can be set in 1-hour steps.
² If the programme sequence is changed by rotating the programme selector or the programme is cancelled, the preselected finish in time is also cancelled. The programme duration of the newly selected programme appears in the display. The finish in time must be reselected (see also chapter "Changing the programme", page 37 and "Cancelling the programme", page 37). ² The laundry can be topped up at any time during the finish in time. Close the washer-dryer door.
Childproof lock You can secure your washer-dryer to prevent selected functions from being inadvertently changed.
Signal The acoustic signal indicates: – that the additional functions (buttons) have been switched on or off. – individual programmes statuses (e.g. start of programme, end of programme), operating errors and faults. Start the signal mode 1. Set to “Off” 2. 1 step to right 4. 1 step to right 5. release and find the number from 0 to 4 Set volume for... 6. button signals* or 6. 1 step to right ■ 3. keep selected and 7.
During washing/drying Changing the programme If you have accidentally selected the wrong programme ■ ■ ■ ■ Cancelling the programme If the childproof lock is active, temporarily deactivate, see page 35. Turn the programme selector to a newly selected programme. If required, change other settings. Touch the Start/Pause P button. The programme starts. If required, reactivate the childproof lock, see page 35.
■ Open the washer-dryer door. ■ Remove the laundry. ² If a programme was interrupted at a high temperature, such as drying programme, please do not open the washer-dryer door until the appliance has cooled down.
When the programme has ended ² Display panel: – All symbols on the programme status display have gone out, the full progress bar, washing temperature, spin speed, drying time, rinse cycles and recommended load are displayed, – The programme duration is on -0-, – If the childproof lock is selected, the @ symbol is illuminates, the programme duration is on 0:01, please deactivate the childproof lock, see page 35. – If detergent was overdosed, the * illuminates. ■ ■ If the water pressure is now, the up.
■ ■ ■ ■ If the water pressure is low, the illuminates. symbol If required, deactivate the childproof lock. Select an additional programme Drain , Spin Í; or touch the Start/Pause P button directly. If required, activate the childproof lock. At the end of the additional programme: Removing the laundry ■ If required, deactivate the childproof lock. ■ Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ Open the washer-dryer door.
Special applications Soaking ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Load laundry of the same colour. Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the programme selector to Cottons and the washing temperature 30 °C. Touch the Start/Pause P button. The programme starts. After approx. 10 minutes, turn the programme selector to Off. The laundry is left to lie in the water. Select a programme according to the required soaking time, the detergent solution is pumped out.
Dyeing Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible and suitable for use in washing machines. Attention Washing in subsequent wash cycles may become discoloured. ■ Apply dyes according to the manufacturer's instructions. After dyeing: ■ ■ ■ Bleaching 42 Pour approx. ½ measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II. Without any laundry in the drum, allow the Cottons with temperature of 90 °C programme to run through. Wipe out the rubber seal.
Cleaning and care m Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the appliance with a water jet. m Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. Clean housing, fascia and supply lines As required: ■ ■ Cleaning the drum Wipe dry with a soft cloth. If metal items (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) left in the drum have caused rust spots: ■ 43 Use hot soapy water or a mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser In the event that residual detergents or additives have accumulated: ■ Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, ■ press down the insert and ■ remove the detergent drawer. ■ Open the cover. ■ ■ Clean the detergent drawer and cover under running water and dry. Close the cover and lock into position. ² Insert the cover cylinder onto the guide pin. ■ 44 Slide in the detergent drawer.
Cleaning the drain pump This is necessary if the washing solution has not been completely drained. The pump is blocked by either loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff-giving fabrics are washed. Drain the water (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) m Risk of scalding! Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand. Keep children and pets away. ■ Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ Fold down the cover panel..
■ Attach and tighten the pump cap. ■ Attach and close the cover plate. To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the drain during the next wash cycle: 46 ■ Pour 1 litre of water into chamber II. ■ Select the Drain programme.
Cleaning water inlet strainers This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the washer-dryer. First, reduce the water pressure in the inlet hose: ■ ■ ■ Turn off the tap. Turn the programme selector to any programme (except Spin Í/ Drain ). Touch the Start/Pause P button, and allow the programme to run for approx. 40 seconds. ■ Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ Disconnect the hose from the water tap. ■ Rinse the strainer under flowing water. ■ Connect the hose.
Descaling the washer-dryer Attention Descaling agents contain acids which may corrode the components of the washer-dryer and discolour the laundry. Provided that you use the correct amount of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washer-dryer. If descaling is nevertheless required, please follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the descaling agent.
Help with minor problems If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: ■ Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. ■ Turn off the tap. ■ Call customer service, see page 54. m Risk of electric shock! Repairs may be carried out by customer service or authorised technicians only.
Probleme Cause Remedial action Washer-dryer door cannot be opened. There is still some water in the appliance, “- - -” (without final spin) selected. Select Drain Safety function is active. Wait for 2 minutes. Detergent residue in the detergent Damp or lumpy detergent. drawer. or Spin Í . Clean and dry the detergent dispenser; see page 44. Use the dosing aid for liquid detergent. Difficult-to-dissolve detergent tablets used. Before filling dispenser II, crush the tablets in the packet.
Probleme Cause Remedial action Washing solution is not completely Pumped blocked by foreign objects. Clean the pump (refer to page 45). drained. Clean drainage pipe and/or Fluff-producing laundry was washed. The water drainage pipe or drainage hose. drain hose is blocked. Water runs out from under the appliance. Screw fitting of the inlet hose is leaking. Tighten the screw-fitting. Drainage hose is leaking. Replace the drain hose.
Probleme Cause Remedial action Grey residue on the washing. Soiling caused by ointment, grease Select maximum detergent dosage or oil. and maximum permitted temperature for the next wash cycle. Programme duration changed during the programme sequence Not a fault. See also explanations in the chapter Display field, programme duration from page 11. Programme duration reduced Not a fault. For small amounts of laundry, a reduction in time of approx.
Consumption values Normal programme Additional option Load Consumption values** Programme duration Power Water Cottons 40 °C _ 5 kg 0.46 kWh 51.6 l 1:08 h Cottons 60 °C _ 5 kg 1.02 kWh 51.5 l 1:25h Cottons Eco 60 °C Wash Plus È* 5 kg 0.90 kWh 44.9 l 2:10 h Cottons 90 °C (the hot washing solution is mixed with approx. 7 littres of cold water before being drained) _ 5 kg 1.72 kWh 58.6 l 1:50 h Easy-Care = 40 °C _ 2.5 kg 0.34 kWh 33.8 l 0:50 h Delicate/Silk 30 °C _ 2 kg 0.
Customer service Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself (see from page 49). A technician who is called out to give advice will charge you, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed address list. Please provide customer service with the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
Installation instructions Installing, connecting and transporting Safety instructions m Risk of injury! The washer-dryer is heavy. Take care when lifting it. Attention Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washer-dryer in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors. The washer-dryer may be damaged. Do not lift the washer-dryer by its projecting parts (e.g. door). In addition to the safety information listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements.
Useful tools The following tools are helpful: – Box wrench A/F 13 for removing the transportation bolts. – Spirit level for aligning the washer-dryer. Dimensions a = 600 mm b = 560 mm c = 860 mm (WVD2452BGB) c = 850 mm (other variants except WVD2452BGB) Weight 67 kg Installation surface Appliance stability is important so that the washer-dryer does not "wander" during the spin cycles. The installation surface must be solid and level. Soft floor coverings, e.g.
Removing the transportation protection devices m Caution The transport bolts must always be removed before using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when moving). ■ ■ Release all screws A using the A/F 13 wrench until they can be moved freely. Remove the four spacers. They will fall to the floor when you tip the machine. A B ■ Insert the covers.
Built-under or built-in appliance installation The appliance must be built under or built in prior to connecting the power supply. The appliance can be built into or under a kitchen work surface. For this purpose, a recess width of 60 cm is required. ■ The washer-dryer must only be installed under a one-piece worktop that is permanently attached to the surrounding cabinets.
Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side ~ 100cm m ax.100 cm ~ 110cm cm ~ 110 Connection on right side ~ 150cm Other hoses Available from specialist dealers: – Extended supply hose (approx. 2.20 m). 59 m ax.
Connecting the water m Water inlet hose Attention Operate the washer-dryer with cold drinking water only. Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water apparatus. Risk of electric shock! To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to follow the instructions in this chapter! If in doubt, have the appliance connected by a specialist. Do not use a used inlet hose. Only use the inlet hose supplied or one which was purchased from an authorised specialist dealer.
Water drainage hose Warning Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: ■ Secure connection point with 24-40 mm clip (specialist outlet). Ø hose Drainage into a wash basin: Attention The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin. ■ ■ Aligning the washerdryer Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the sink.
Connecting the power Caution Connect the washer-dryer only to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washer-dryer (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate. Ensure that: – The mains plug and socket are compatible. – The cable cross-section is adequate. – The earthing system has been installed correctly.
Transport, e. g. when moving Before transporting the washer-dryer: – Turn off the tap. – Reduce the water pressure in the water inlet hose (refer to page 46). – Drain any residual washing solution (refer to page 45). – Disconnect the washer-dryer fror the mains. – Dismantle the supply and drainage hose. – Install transportation protection devices.
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