Asko PROFESSIONAL WMC743PS User manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and ful l your needs for many
years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday
functionality and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our
products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the
world.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read
the operating instructions before using the machine. The operating
instructions also include information on how you can help protect the
environment.
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
PROFESSIONAL WMC743PS
WMC743PS/1
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

Before using your machine for the first
time 4
Transport protection 4
Packing material 4
Washer door 4
Language selection 4
Checking water hardness 4
Safety instructions 5
General 5
Installation 6
Overflow guard function 6
Transport/Winter storage 6
Recycling 6
Child safety 7
Keep an eye on children! 7
Description of the washing machine 8
Dispenser 9
Advice and tips before washing 10
Sorting your laundry 10
Clothing 10
Laundry labels 10
Hot water connection 10
Coloured cotton 10
Unbleached linen 10
Wool 10
Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres 10
Detergents 11
Washing 12
Sort your laundry. 12
Turn on the main power switch 12
Open the washer door and load the
washing 12
Add detergent and fabric softener, as
required 12
Select the programme 13
Close the washer door and press the
Start button 18
During the programme 18
Once the program has finished 18
Settings 19
You can change the following settings 19
Language 19
Temperature 19
Water intake 19
Child-safe 19
Hot water 19
Care and cleaning 20
Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump 20
Cleaning the detergent compartment 20
Cleaning the outside of the machine 20
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells 20
Rinse holes under the agitator 21
If you have hard water 21
Original Instructions
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Contents

Troubleshooting 22
The washer door will not open 22
The machine will not start 22
After power failure 22
Wet washing still in the machine 22
Error messages 23
Heating fault 23
Technical information 24
Information on energy labelling 24
Energy labelling 26
Technical data 26
Transport protection 27
Installation 28
Positioning the washing machine 28
Adjusting the feet 28
Connection to water supply 28
Drainage connection 29
Electrical installation 29
Service 30
Before contacting the service division 30
Quick guide 32
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Contents

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Transport protection
Remove any transport protection devices before
installing the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Washer door
• The machine cannot be started when the
door is open.
• To open the washer door while a programme
is running, see "Close the door and press the
Start button" in the "Washing" chapter.
Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your
machine and start it for the first time. Do as
follows:
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press Start once to save the setting.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
amongst other things, on how hard the water
is. See the detergent pack for details. Phone
your local water company to check the water
hardness in your area.
NOTE!
Each machine is tested before leaving the
factory.
A small amount of water may remain in the drain
pump, though this does not affect quality or
damage the machine.
Before using your machine for the first time
See Quick guide on the last page

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General
• Read the operating instructions and
keep them in a safe place.
• Installation of water and electricity, if
required, should be carried out by a
qualified professional.
• The machine should only be used for
washing items as described in these
instructions. It is not intended for dry
cleaning.
• Use only detergent intended for
machine washing!
• Do not use detergents that contain
solvents as this could lead to release
of poisonous gases, damage to
the machine, and risk of fire and
explosion.
• Do not use colourants (dyes) or
bleaching substances (substances
for discolouration or removal of
colourants) as they contain sulphuric
compounds that could cause
corrosion.
• Excessive use of products containing
chlorine compounds increases the
risk or premature failure of appliance
components. This depends on the
concentration of chlorine, exposure
time, and temperature.
• Bleaches that contain chlorine can
be replaced with oxygen-based
bleaches. Otherwise, a neutralization
cycle should be performed by running
the Cotton program at the highest
temperature. For best results, use
hydrogen peroxide or oxygen-based
detergents.
• Remove any transport protection
devices before using the machine.
See the "Transport protection"
chapter.
• Repairs and maintenance relating to
safety or performance must be carried
out by a qualified professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
• The machine is not designed to be
used by persons (even children)
that are physically or mentally
handicapped or lack experience
and knowledge. Such persons must
receive instruction in how to use the
machine from the person responsible
for their safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure
they do not play with the machine.
• The emergency door opening tool is
attached to the rear of the detergent
compartment. Remove the detergent
compartment from the machine and
remove the emergency door opening
tool.
Safety instructions

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Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
Overflow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above
the normal level, the overflow guard
function begins to pump water out and
shuts offthe water intake. If the water
level has not dropped within 60 seconds,
the program is terminated.
Transport/Winter storage
If the machine is to be transported or
stored in unheated premises where the
temperature can fall below freezing, do
as follows:
• Empty the filter and the drainage
pump. See the "Care and cleaning"
chapter.
• Shut offthe water to the washing
machine, loosen the supply hose to
the intake valve and let the water run
out from the valve and hose.
• After emptying the pump, a small
amount of water may remain in the
machine. This does not affect quality
or damage the machine.
Recycling
This machine is manufactured and
labelled for recycling. In order to prevent
injuries, the machine must be made
unusable once the decision has been
taken to dispose of it. Contact your local
authority for information about where
and how your machine can be recycled
correctly.
Safety instructions

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Child safety
Keep an eye on children!
• Always close the washer door and
start the programme immediately after
you have added detergent.
• Do not allow small children to use or
play with the washing machine.
• Store detergent and fabric softener
out of the reach of children.
Activate child safety catch (for
detergent compartment)
On the inside of the detergent
compartment is a child safety catch.
Activated child
safety catch
Inactivated child
safety catch
When the child safety catch is activated
you must press the release button to pull
out the detergent compartment.

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Description of the washing machine
1. Main power switch
2. Dispenser
3. Programme panel
4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer
door)
5. Drainage pump cover
6. Drainage pump (behind cover)
7. Washer door
1
75,6
23 4

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Dispenser
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5
6
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1. Pre-wash
2. Main wash with liquid detergent.
Use the separator (A).
3. Main wash with powder detergent.
Do not use the separator.
4. Fabric softener
5. Release button
6. Child safety catch
A
B
C

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Advice and tips before washing
Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.
Sorting your laundry
Sort items according to:
• how soiled they are
• colour
• material
Clothing
1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that
they don’t harm fabrics.
2. New coloured items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.
3. Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
4. Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible.
Laundry labels
Look at the item's laundry label. The table below
shows suitable wash programmes for different
materials and wash loads. Using modern
washing machines and detergents, for example
compact detergents, you can usually wash at
lower temperatures. It is a good idea to use trial
and error to find out what produces the best
results.
Hot water connection
(depending on the model)
Hot water intake has a positive effect on grease
stains and certain pigment stains, such as oil,
soot and coffee. Note however that difficult
protein stains with albumen content (blood,
milk, meat and fish) first need to be soaked in
cold water as they are difficult to dissolve at
temperatures above 40°C. For the best washing
results we recommend the Super wash option
and pre-soaking the stained items in cold water
before washing them in the machine.
Coloured cotton
Coloured cotton items with the washing
instruction 60 °C should be washed at 60 °C for
the first time in order to remove any excess dye.
If you do not do so, there is a risk that the colour
will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to
preserve the colour of the fabric.
Unbleached linen
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at
60 °C, using detergent containing no bleach
or optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled linen can
occasionally be washed at higher temperatures,
but not too often because the heat can destroy
the linen’s shine and strength.
Wool
These fabrics are labelled either machine wash
or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash, 30 °C
programme is at least as gentle as washing by
hand.
Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres
Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose,
and some synthetic fibres are very delicate and
require much space so as not to crease. Only
half fill the drum when washing and choose a
spin speed of 800 rpm or lower.

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NOTE!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Detergents
Eco-labelled detergents are less harmful to the
environment.
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only if
you are not satisfied with the results.
NOTE!
Due to environmental concerns, we discourage
the use of strong chemicals.
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and
discolouration of the machine.
Advice and tips before washing

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Washing
1Sort your laundry.
See the "Advice and tips before washing"
chapter.
Place underwired bras in a laundry net.
Empty pockets. Coins, nails and the like can
cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See
the "Advice and Tips" section before washing.
2Turn on the main power switch
3Open the washer door and load
the washing
Open the washing machine door.Load
the washing. The wash programme chart shows
how much washing can be washed with each
programme.
4Add detergent and fabric
softener, as required
The detergent packaging will have
recommendations for how much detergent you
should use.The machine holds 8 kg of washing.
If you only have a small amount of laundry in
the machine, you can reduce the amount of
detergent used.
Follow the manufacturers' recommendations as
regards which type of detergent is suitable for
which temperature.
Powder detergent
Pour the powder into the compartment for the
main wash, and pre-wash as well if desired.
Liquid detergent
When using a liquid detergent, observe the
detergent manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend using a laundry ball with thick
detergents. In the main detergent compartment,
use the section wall (A) – see figure in the
section Dispenser. Add the detergent into the
front compartment of the detergent dispenser.
Wash ball or net
If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in
the drum and select a programme without pre-
wash.
NOTE!
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment.
Try using less detergent, and increase only if
you are not satisfied with the results.
Fabric softener
Pour the fabric softener into the
compartment with the symbol. Follow
the recommendations on the fabric softener
packaging.
NOTE!
Do not fill above the compartment’s maximum
fill level. Otherwise fabric softener will run in too
early, which impairs the washing effect.

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Washing
The display shows the programme name, the
water temperature and the spin speed.
The washing machine has a number of
preselected programmes when delivered from
the factory. The preselected programmes can
be replaced. Contact the service division for
information on which programmes are available
and how to alter the preselected programmes.
Heavy Wash, 90 °C
Program for heavily soiled laundry, with dirt
that needs to be fully dissolved before the main
wash.
Heavy Wash, 60 °C
Program for heavily soiled laundry, with dirt
that needs to be fully dissolved before the main
wash.
Standard cotton , 60 °C, 40 °C
(depending of model)
Program for normally or heavily soiled laundry,
white or coloured. The temperature can be set
separately; therefore, observe the instructions
indicated on the clothing worn directly on
the skin. Choose 40 °C if the laundry is only
lightly dirty. Spinning speed can be set to your
preference. Default setting is maximum spinning
speed. Program duration and amount of water
will be adjusted to the amount of laundry.
White, 90 °C
Programme for normally to heavily soiled
laundry. Follow the washing instructions for each
garment.
90 °C is a good temperature for white and light-
coloured cotton, such as bed linen.
White/Colour, 60 °C
Programme for normally soiled laundry, whites
and colours. Follow the washing instructions for
each garment. 60 °C is a good temperature for
garments worn next to the skin.
White/Colour, 40 °C
Programme for normally soiled laundry, whites
and colours. Follow the washing instructions for
each garment.
Super quick wash, 60 °C
Fast programme for laundry that just needs
freshening up. Follow the washing instructions
for each garment. Garments worn next to the
skin ought to be washed at 60 °C.
Super quick wash, 40 °C
Fast programme for laundry that just needs
freshening up. Follow the washing instructions
for each garment.
5Select the programme
Programme selector Time remaining
Main power switch Program Stop
Start

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Washing
Synthetics, 40 °C
Programme for synthetics, delicate blended
materials and permanent press cotton. Suitable
for shirts and blouses. Follow the washing
instructions for each garment. Many synthetics
will come clean at 40 °C.
Wool/hand wash, 30 °C
A gentle laundry programme for wool, silk and
garments that should be washed by hand. This
programme has a short spin.
Rinse
This programme performs one cold rinse cycle
+ spin. Suitable for laundry that just needs to be
dampened.
Micro fibre, 60 °C
Program for laundry made of microfibers, such
as microfiber cloths. The program has three
rinses, and uses a large amount of water in the
first rinse.
Disinfection, 90 °C
Programme where the temperature reached
during the main wash is maintained above 90 °C
for 10 minutes.
Disinfection at this temperature requires special
detergent.
Disinfection, 60 °C
Programme where the temperature reached
during the main wash is maintained above 60 °C
for 60 minutes.
Disinfection at this temperature requires special
detergent.
Disinfection, 40 °C
Programme where the temperature reached
during the main wash is maintained above 40 °C
for 20 minutes.
Disinfection at this temperature requires special
detergent.
* Programs Disinfection (90 °C, 60 °C, 40 °C)
cannot be canceled during washing program.
Complete cycle will be done.
Allergy cotton, 60 °C
This program is used to wash normal to heavily
soiled clothes that require special care, such
as clothes for people with highly sensitive skin
or skin allergies. We recommend turning the
garments inside out as this will also thoroughly
wash out the skin and other residues.
Eco 40-60 (depending of model)
Washing cycle, which is able to clean normally
soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable
at 40 °C or 60 °C.

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Washing
Programme chart
WMC743PS
Program
(depending of model) Prewash Temp. °C Number of Rinses Spin Speed rpm Max. load (kg)
Water consumption
(approx. liter)
Energy consumption (approx. kWh) Programme time (approx. hrs and min.)
Hot 1) Cold 2) Sum 1)+2)
Standard cotton 60 3 1400 7 19 36 55 1,03 3:10
Standard cotton 40 3 1400 7 19 36 55 0,60 3:00
Heavy wash X 90 3 1400 7 8 68 76 2,55 2:00
Heavy wash X 60 3 1400 7 8 61 69 1,40 1:35
Standard cotton 60 2 1400 7 47 47 0,87 2:50
Standard cotton 40 2 1400 7 47 47 0,82 2:40
White 90 3 1400 7 19 45 64 2,30 1:45
White / Colour 60 3 1400 7 19 38 57 1,40 1:25
White / Colour 40 3 1400 7 19 38 57 0,60 1:05
Super quick wash 60 3 800 3,5 15 28 43 0,90 0:40
Super quick wash 40 3 800 3,5 15 28 43 0,50 0:40
Synthetics 40 3 800 3,5 12 28 40 0,40 0:40
Wool/Hand wash 30 3 800 3 60 60 0,30 0:40
Rinse 1 1400 3,5 15 15 0,10 0:15
MOP wash X 90 2 1400 7 20 42 62 2,40 1:35
MOP wash X 60 2 1400 7 20 35 55 1,40 1:15
Micro fibre 60 3 1400 7 19 31 50 1,10 1:10
Micro fibre 40 3 1400 7 19 31 50 0,40 0:55
Disinfection X 90 2 1400 7 23 47 70 2,70 2:00
Disinfection X 60 3 1400 7 23 40 63 2,10 2:30
Disinfection X 40 3 1400 7 23 40 63 1,00 1:35
Allergy cotton 90 6 1400 7 21 60 81 2,70 3:05
Allergy cotton 60 6 1400 7 21 53 74 1,60 2:40
Allergy cotton 40 6 1400 7 21 53 74 1,10 2:20
Allergy synthetics 60 6 1200 3,5 12 62 74 1,00 2:05
Allergy synthetics 40 6 1200 3,5 12 62 74 0,60 1:55
Cleaning 90 3 1200 / 22 66 88 2,40 1:30
Program A
Program B
Program C
1) Connection to Hot water, approx. 55 °C.
2) Connection to Cold water, approx. 15 °C.
The above table presents a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different programme settings. Consumption can vary depending on
water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, load weight and content, variations in the power supply and selected options.

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Washing
Programme chart
WMC743PS/1
Program
(depending on the model) Prewash Temp. °C Number of Rinses Spin Speed rpm Max. load (kg)
Water consumption
(approx. liter)
Energy consumption (approx. kWh) Programme time (approx. hrs and min.)
Hot 1) Cold 2) Sum 1)+2)
Standard cotton 60 3 1400 7 19 36 55 1,03 3:10
Standard cotton 40 3 1400 7 19 36 55 0,60 3:00
Heavy wash X 90 3 1400 7 8 68 76 2,55 2:00
Heavy wash X 60 3 1400 7 8 61 69 1,40 1:35
Standard cotton 60 21400 7 47 47 0,87 2:50
Standard cotton 40 21400 7 47 47 0,82 2:40
White 90 3 1400 7 19 45 64 2,30 1:45
White / Colour 60 3 1400 7 19 38 57 1,40 1:25
White / Colour 40 3 1400 7 19 38 57 0,60 1:05
Super quick wash 60 3 800 3,5 15 28 43 0,90 0:40
Super quick wash 40 3 800 3,5 15 28 43 0,50 0:40
Synthetics 40 3 800 3,5 12 28 40 0,40 0:40
Wool/Hand wash 30 3 800 3 60 60 0,30 0:40
Rinse 1 1400 3,5 15 15 0,10 0:15
MOP wash X 90 2 1400 7 20 42 62 2,40 1:35
MOP wash X 60 2 1400 7 20 35 55 1,40 1:15
Micro fibre 60 3 1400 7 19 31 50 1,10 1:10
Micro fibre 40 3 1400 7 19 31 50 0,40 0:55
Disinfection X 90 2 1400 7 23 47 70 2,70 2:00
Disinfection X 60 3 1400 7 23 40 63 2,10 2:30
Disinfection X 40 3 1400 7 23 40 63 1,00 1:35
Allergy cotton 90 6 1400 7 21 60 81 2,70 3:05
Allergy cotton 60 6 1400 7 21 53 74 1,60 2:40
Allergy cotton 40 6 1400 7 21 53 74 1,10 2:20
Allergy synthetics 60 6 1200 3,5 12 62 74 1,00 2:05
Allergy synthetics 40 6 1200 3,5 12 62 74 0,60 1:55
Cleaning 90 3 1200 / 22 66 88 2,40 1:30
Program A
Program B
Program C
Eco 40-601*) 1400 7 - 49 49 0,80 2:50
1) Connection to Hot water, approx. 55 °C.
1*) PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET According to EU-Regulation No. 2019/2014
2) Connection to Cold water, approx. 15 °C.
The above table presents a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different programme settings. Consumption can vary depending on
water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, load weight and content, variations in the power supply and selected options.

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Adjustment of the displayed washing time
Advanced technology allows the appliance
to sense the amount of laundry and add the
required amount of water during the washing
process. Depending on the washing load,
washing time can be longer or shorter and the
time displayed will be adjusted accordingly.
Moreover, displayed washing time may change
due to differences in inlet water temperature.
At low inlet water temperatures, washing time
can be longer; at higher temperatures, it can be
shorter.
Unevenly distributed laundry or lumps of
laundry in the washing machine drum can cause
problems such as vibration and noisy operation.
The appliance can sense such lumps and will
try to redistribute the laundry. Smaller loads
(e.g. one towel, one sweater, one bathrobe
etc.) or clothes made of materials with special
geometrical properties are virtually impossible
to distribute evenly across the washing machine
drum (slippers, large items etc.). This results
in several attempts to redistribute the laundry,
which in turn leads to longer program duration.
Washing

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Washing
6Close the washer door and
press the Start button
NOTE!
A few seconds after you start a programme the
washing machine will begin to fill with water from
both the hot and the cold supplies. If for some
reason no hot water is available, the machine
waits for one minute and then fills with cold
water only. The wash drum does not start to
rotate until it begins to fill with water.
The hot water inlet is only open for washing
programs with water temperature of 40 °C or
higher.
During the programme
Time remaining
“Programme started” is shown on the display.
Stopping or changing a programme
You can stop a programme by pressing the Stop
button for three seconds. ”Stop” appears in the
display. To restart the machine, select a new
programme, add any extra detergent needed
and press the Start button.
NOTE!
Do not open the detergent compartment while
the machine is running.
7Once the program has finished
The text "Done" is shown on the display
for 10 minutes. The machine then turns
off.
Once the program is finished, the washer door
will automatically unlock.
• Open the door and remove the laundry.
If you have small children or pets at home, close
the washer door once you have removed the
laundry.
NOTE!
Upon completion of the washing cycle, close the
water faucet and unplug the mains cord.

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Settings
You can change the following
settings:
• Language
• Temperature °C/°F
• Water intake
• Child-safe
• Hot water
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
1. Turn offthe machine using the main power
switch.
2. Press and hold the Stop button and then
press the main power switch. Then press the
Stop button 5 times within 10 seconds.
3. Select the setting you want to change by
turning the programme selector.
4. Press the Stop button once.
5. Change and save the setting as described
below.
6. Press Start to return to the programme menu.
Language
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Temperature
1. Turn the programme selector to choose
between: °C and °F.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Water intake
(depending on the model)
Connecting to both the hot and cold water
supplies reduces the wash time and reduces
the washing machine's electricity consumption.
At the factory, the machine is set for connecting
to both hot and cold water supplies. Select Cold
if you want to set the machine for cold water
intake only.
• Turn the programme selector to choose
between: Cold and Hot.
• Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Child-safe
You can activate the Child-safe start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.
1. Turn the programme selector and select
"Child-safe On" or "Child-safe Off".
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe
start by pressing Start and the Door open
button at the same time. Child-safe start will be
deactivated for 3 minutes.
Hot water
(depending on the model)
However, if you choose to connect your
ECO-machine to only the cold water it is
important that you shut offthe hot water
connection. Now select "Hot water Off". If your
machine is connected to both hot and cold
water, you should select "Hot water On".
1. Turn the program selector. Select "Hot water
Off" for a cold water connection or "Hot water
On" if the machine is connected to both hot
and cold water.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.

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Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump
The washing machine has a trap where smaller
objects such as coins and hairpins can collect.
To clean the trap and the drainage pump, do as
follows:
1. Make sure the machine is empty of water
and switched offat the mains.
2. Open the door.
3. Unhook the drainage hose from the
connector inside the door and drain the water
into a suitable container, such as a shallow
bowl.
4. Turn the cover anti-clockwise to open the
pump. Remove the cover.
5. Remove any items and so forth from the
pump housing and the cover. Also check that
the pump blades right at the back rotate.
6. Screw on the cover, replace the drainage
hose on the hatch pin and close the hatch.
Cleaning the detergent compartment
Pull out the detergent compartment using the
release button.
Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean. The
cover in the fabric softener compartment can be
removed.
NOTE!
Do not run the detergent compartment through
a dishwasher!
Cleaning the outside of the machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
program panel with a mild cleaner. Do not use
any solvents, as these can damage the machine.
NOTE!
Do not hose down the machine with water!
Cleaning the inside of the machine to
avoid unpleasant smells
Modern detergents often allow clothes to be
washed at low temperatures. This means that
small deposits can build up in the machine. These,
in turn, may lead to unpleasant smells developing.
To avoid this, we recommend running a 90 °C
wash programme once a month. When you do
this, use a small quantity of detergent. It is not
necessary to put any washing in the machine.
Care and cleaning