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EN ENGLISH HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE and INSTALLATION GUIDES THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KITCHENAID PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your appliance on www.kitchenaid.eu/register Index Health and Safety Guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Health and Safety Guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED Before using the appliance read these safety instructions. Keep them nearby close at hand for future reference. These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inapropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.
EN applicable local safety regulations. For models dedicated only for cold water: do not connect to the hot water supply. For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet temperature must not exceed 60 °C. Make sure that the ventilation openings in the base of your washing machine (if available on your model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other material. The supply water pressure must be in range 0.1 -1 MPa.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol . The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibility and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.
EN Use and Care guide PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Door Water filter / Emergency drain hose (if available) - behind plinth 7. Plinth (removable) 8. Adjustable feet (4) 6. 7. 8.
DETERGENT DISPENSER Automatic dosing: IMPORTANT: Only use liquid detergent to fill the detergent tanks (“1” and “2”); never use powder detergent. 4 1 3 1 So r ne fte 2 1. Tank 1 • Liquid generic detergent OR • Liquid specific detergent (e.g. for colours, wool, sports garments etc.) Maximum filling quantity: 600 ml. IMPORTANT: Never fill Fabric Softener in Tank 1. 2 2.
EN CONTROL PANEL 17. 15. 16. 12. 13. 30’ kg 14. 40° 1 1. 2. 60° 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 1. On/Off button (Reset/Drain if pressed and held down) 2. Settings button 3. Auto dosing / Tank 1 4. Auto dosing / Tank 2 5. Fresh Care button 6. Sensing indicator 7. Finish in button 8. Temperature button 9. Spin Speed button 10. Options button (Key lock if pressed and held down) 11. Start / Pause button 12. OK key (to confirm) 13. UP key 14. DOWN key 15. Display 16. Option indicators 17.
DOOR To open the door, pull the handle To close the door, hold the handle and push so that you can hear it click shut. DRUM LIGHT (if available) • During programme selection: the light goes on for laundry loading. • After programme start, the light fades on and off while the laundry load is detected. • After programme end, when you open the door, the light goes on for a while for unloading the laundry. Then it goes off to save energy; touch any button to switch it on again.
EN HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE FIRST TIME USE If you plug in the washing machine, it will switch on automatically. You will be asked to set the desired language for the display. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the desired language, and confirm by pressing the OK key. AUTO DOSING FUNCTION The detergent dispenser of the washing machine is equipped with a two tanks system for the automatic dispensing of liquid detergent and softener.
DAILY USE SORTING YOUR LAUNDRY 1. REMOVE ALL OBJECTS FROM POCKETS • Coins, pins etc. can damage your laundry as well as parts of the washing machine. • Objects like paper handkerchiefs will tear into small pieces which must be removed manually after the wash. 2. CLOSE ZIP FASTENERS, BUTTONS OR HOOKS. TIE LOOSE BELTS OR RIBBONS TOGETHER. • Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a laundry bag or pillow case with zip fastener.
EN HOW TO USE THE WASHING MACHINE 1. LOAD LAUNDRY • Open the door and load the laundry. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. Observe the load sizes given in the programme chart. Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. Change spin speed, if needed Press the Spin button; the display indicates that the spin speed can be set.
button is pressed. Refer to section PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS for more information. 6. ADD DETERGENT • If you want to add the detergent manually, pull out the detergent dispenser and add detergent (and additives) now, as indicated in section DETERGENT DISPENSER. Observe the dosing recommendations on the detergent pack. If you have selected PREWASH or FINISH IN, observe the instructions in section PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS, and FUNCTIONS. Afterwards carefully close the detergent dispenser.
EN To change the settings of a running programme, you can also • Press “Start/Pause” to put the running programme on pause • Change your settings • Press “Start/Pause” again to continue the programme. If you have changed the programme, do not add detergent for the new programme. 9. PAUSE A RUNNING PROGRAMME AND OPEN THE DOOR, IF NEEDED After programme start, the display indicates when the programme can still be paused to add garments.
PROGRAMMES AND OPTIONS For choosing the appropriate programme for your kind of laundry, always respect the instructions on the care labels of the laundry. PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations ECO COTTON Normally soiled cotton laundry. At 40 °C and 60 °C standard cotton programme and most favourable programme in terms of combined water and energy consumption. Basis for the values indicated on the Energy Label.
EN PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations WOOL Woolens, labeled with the Woolmark and identified as machine washable, as well as textiles made of silk, linen, wool and viscose marked as handwashable. Respect the manufacturers recommendations on the care label. Lightly soiled laundry without stains, made of cotton and/or synthetics. Refresh programme. RAPID 30’ 30’ COLOURS SPIN Lightly to normally soiled laundry made of cotton, synthetics or their blends; also delicates.
PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations SPECIAL PROGRAMMES To set one of the following programmes, select the special programmes position. Press the DOWN and UP keys to select one of the programmes mentioned below. The selected programme is marked with “ > “. Press the OK key to confirm the selected programme. Shirts, blouses and fine business clothes made of cotton, synthetics or their blends. Provides gentle treatment for fine garments.
EN PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations SPORT Normally soiled and sweaty sportswear made of cotton jersey or microfibers. This programme includes a prewash cycle. If you want, you can add the detergent quantity for the prewash phase (as recommended on the detergent pack) in a detergent ball directly into the drum for washing soiled sports garments. Do not use softener; this can harm the elastane fibers often contained in sportswear.
OPTIONS SELECTABLE BY THE OPTIONS BUTTON The programme chart gives an overview of possible combinations of programmes and options. Not all combinations of programmes PREWASH and options are selectable. Also certain options are not combinable. In this case, the indicator of the non-combinable Adds a prewash phase to the wash programme selected. For heavily soiled laundry (e.g. with sand or granular dirt). – Shake out the laundry thoroughly before loading it into the drum.
EN HEAVY SOIL Helps to clean heavily soiled, stained laundry by optimizing the efficiency of additives for stain removal. Add an appropriate amount of in-wash additive for stain removal (powder) to the manual detergent dosing compartment, together with your detergent. Only use powder detergent with this option. Respect the manufacturer’s dosing instructions. INTENSIVE RINSE Helps to avoid detergent residues in the laundry by a prolonged rinse phase.
OPTIONS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY SELECTABLE BY PRESSING THE RESPECTIVE BUTTON FRESH CARE Helps to keep your laundry fresh if you cannot unload it soon after programme end. The washing machine starts to tumble the laundry periodically a few minutes after programme end. This tumbling will last up to approximately 6 hours after end of your wash programme. You can stop it at any time by pressing any button; the door unlocks and you can take out your laundry.
EN FUNCTIONS To switch on the washing machine: press the button until the Start/Pause button lights up. ON/OFF To switch off the washing machine after programme end: press the key until the lights go off. To cancel a running programme: press and hold the button until the display indicates that the programme is cancelled; the washing machine will perform a drain cycle to end the program.
FINISH IN Moves the end of your programme to a later time. Helps to profit from more favourable energy rates (for example during the night), or to have the laundry ready at a certain time. Only if you add detergent manually: use powder - and not liquid detergent with this function to fill the detergent compartment for manual dosing. Choose a delay up to 23:30 hours. • Select programme, temperature and options.
EN INDICATORS DOOR CAN BE OPENED This indicator will light • before you have started a programme • when you have paused a programme and the water level is not too high, or the laundry is not too hot in that programme phase • when a programme is finished and the laundry can be unloaded WATER / ENERGY MONITOR Gives feedback about the water and energy consumption of your programme setting. The less indicators light up, the more economic is your programme setting.
AUTO DOSING FUNCTION: AUTOMATIC DOSING OF DETERGENT / FABRIC SOFTENER Automatic dosing: 1. Tank 1 • Liquid generic detergent OR • Liquid specific detergent Maximum filling quantity: 600 ml 2. Tank 2 • Fabric softener OR • Liquid detergent (generic or specific detergent such as colour, wool or sport detergent) Maximum filling quantity: 400 ml. 2 1 1 r ne fte So 2 28 Automatically dispenses liquid detergents and fabric softener (if needed) from the tanks of the detergent dispenser.
EN AUTO DOSING / FIRST USE Before you can use the Auto Dosing function, some p reparatory steps are required. 1. Set the correct water hardness level. Correct detergent dosing depends - among others – also on the hardness of your local water. Hard water requires a higher dosage of detergent than soft water. The water hardness saved in the washing machine is set to “soft” when you buy it.
Arrange the labels according to one of the following combinations which are technically possible: Tank 1 content Tank 2 content Main liquid detergent and Fabric softener Main liquid detergent and Special liquid detergent Special liquid detergent and Fabric softener Main liquid detergent and Main liquid detergent Special liquid detergent and Main liquid detergent Example: if you do not use fabric softener, you can fill Tank 2 with a special liquid detergent, e.g. for Wool or Sport laundry.
EN 4. Set the dosing quantities for the tanks. The concentration of detergents available on the market differs considerably; for that reason, the dosing values of the auto dosing function need to be adapted to the detergent / fabric softener you use.
Close the tank flap and push the detergent dispenser back into the dispenser compartment. The Auto dosing system is ready for use now • Press the UP or DOWN key to select if you want the function to be switched on or off, and confirm by pressing the OK key. If you prefer dosing the detergent manually and you do not want to use the Auto dosing function.
EN AUTO DOSING / DAILY USE Make sure that the detergent dispenser is correctly inserted If the detergent dispenser is not correctly inserted, a programme cannot be started, and the display indicates that the dispenser must be inserted. A running programme will be interrupted when the detergent dispenser is moved out of its correct position; the programme needs to be restarted after moving the detergent dispenser back into correct position. switched on, and also at the end of the programme.
SAVING TIPS • Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size for the programmes, as indicated in the programme chart. • Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated in the detergents manufacturer’s instructions. Use the Auto dosing function; prepare this function as indicated in “Auto dosing - First use”. • Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WARNING For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing machine. EN Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine. CLEANING THE WASHING MACHINE OUTSIDE Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing machine. Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar to clean the control panel – these substances might damage the printing.
CHECKING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type: If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if the colour intensifies locally. If yes, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced. 36 For water stop hoses: check the small safety valve inspection window (see arrow).
EN CLEANING THE MESH FILTERS IN THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE 1. Close water tap and screw off the inlet hose. 1 2 2. Clean the mesh filter at the hose’s end carefully with a fine brush. 4. Insert the mesh filter again. Connect the inlet hose to water tap and washing machine again. Do not use a tool to connect the inlet hose. Open the water tap and check that all connections are tight. 3. Now unscrew the inlet hose on the back of the washing machine by hand.
CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER 1. Remove the detergent dispenser by pressing down the release button and pulling out the detergent dispenser. 4. Carefully clean the parts under running water, removing detergent or fabric softener residues. Particularly take care not to damage the functional parts on the reverse of the tank cover. 1 So 2 r ne fte 2. Carefully remove the cover from the detergent 5. Wipe the parts dry with a soft cloth. dispenser.
EN 7. Reassemble the detergent dispenser and push it back into the dispenser compartment. Make sure that it is pushed in completely; otherwise the washing machine will not work.
CLEANING THE WATER FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WARNING Switch off and unplug the washing machine before cleaning the water filter or draining residual water. If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled down before draining any water. 1. Remove the plinth: Push the tabs left and right to release the plinth and remove it. Clean the water filter regularly, to avoid that the water cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction of the filter.
EN If your washing machine model has no emergency drain hose: Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise until water flows out. Let the water flow out, without removing the filter. When the container is full, close the water filter by turning it in clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this procedure until all the water has drained. 5. Clean the water filter: remove residues in the filter and clean it under running water. 6. Insert the water filter and reinstall the plinth: 4.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING WARNING Never lift the washing machine by holding it at the worktop. 1. Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. 2. Make sure that door and detergent dispenser are properly closed. 3. Disconnect the inlet hose from the water tap, and remove the drain hose from your draining point. Remove all rest water from the hoses, and fix them so that they cannot get damaged during transport. 42 4. Refit the transport bolts.
TROUBLESHOOTING Your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety and feedback functions. They enable failures and needed maintenance to be detected and indicated accordingly. EN These failures are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. When a failure occurs, the sensing indicator in the middle of the control panel may blink.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Spin speed “0” blinks on control panel and/or laundry still very wet Unbalance of laundry load prevented spin cycle, to protect the washing machine Spin result poor Spin button was set to a low spin speed. If you want to spin the wet laundry, add more laundry items of different sizes and start “Rinse&Spin” programme.
EN PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Door is locked, with or without failure indication, and the programme does not run. Door is locked in case of power breakdown. Programme will continue automatically as soon as the mains is available again. Programme will continue automatically after the origin of the standstill does not persist anymore. See instructions for failure “Service”: doorlock failure” / FdL / F29 in section Failure indicators. Call our After-Sales Service to exchange the light bulb.
FAILURE INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Below is a summary of possible failure causes and solutions. If the problem persists after having removed the origin of the failure, press On/Off for at least three seconds. If afterwards the failure indication still Failure Indicator Display lights up message Open water tap Water filter clogged Over foaming Load unbalance persists, close the water tap, switch off and unplug the washing machine and contact our After-Sales Service.
EN Failure indicator Display lights up message FdL (or F29) Call Service F24 Possible Cause Possible Solution The door cannot unlock. Firmly press the door on the area of the door lock, then press On/Off for at least 3 seconds. If hot cycle is selected, wait until cool down and press again On/Off for at least 3 seconds. Switch on the washing machine. If failure still appears, check and eventually remove possible cause as indicated for failure “Clean filter”. Then switch the washing machine on again.
DOOR – HOW TO OPEN IT IN CASE OF A FAILURE, TO TAKE OUT YOUR LAUNDRY Switch off the washing machine and unplug it. Close the water tap. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating. Never open the door while the drum is in motion. Wait until water and laundry have cooled down when washing with high temperatures. Always drain the water before opening the door, either by pressing and holding On/Off until "rES" appears on the display, or by doing it manually as described in section DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER.
EN AFTER-SALES SERVICE BEFORE CALLING THE AFTER SALES SERVICE 1. Check if you can solve the problem yourself by consulting section TROUBLESHOOTING. 2. Switch the washing machine off and on again to see if the failure persists. IF AFTERWARDS THE FAILURE STILL OCCURS, CONTACT THE AFTER SALES SERVICE Call the number shown on the warranty booklet, or follow the instructions on website www.kitchenaid.
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