Gaggenau WM260162CN Specification sheet

Gaggenau
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
WM260162CN
Washing machine

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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Gaggenau washing
machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of
your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands
required by Gaggenau, every washing
machine that leaves our factory is
carefully checked to ensure that it
functions correctly and is in perfect
condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website
www.gaggenau.com or contact our
after-sales service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
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word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
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dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
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the appliance/any other useful
information.
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Contents enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .6
Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7Environmental protection . . . . .13
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . 13
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . 13
5Positioning and connecting . . .14
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 14
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installation on a base or
a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installation on a platform with
drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the appliance in
a kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the transport locks . . . . . . 16
Hose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 17
Water inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before washing for the first time . . . . 21
Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
YMain points in brief . . . . . . . . . .23
*Getting to know the
appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ZLaundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CDetergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . .29
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . .29
/Overview of programmes . . . . . 30
Programmes on the programme
selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
0Programme default settings. . . 36
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Spin Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Finished in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
i-DOS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
\Additional programme settings/
options (* depending on the
model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SpeedPerfect (. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
EcoPerfect ¦. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Prewash *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Rinse plus * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Water plus * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Easy iron * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Soaking * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rinse hold * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Silent Wash * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Stains *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
1Operating the appliance . . . . . . 41
Preparing the washing machine . . . .41
Switching on the appliance/
selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . .41
Change the programme default
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Select additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .42
Measure and add detergent and
care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Child lock. ¯3 sec. . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Changing the programme . . . . . . . . 44
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . 44
Programme end during rinse hold. . 45
Programme end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
aIntelligent dosing system. . . . . 46
Intelligent dosing system in the
detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Initial use/filling the dispensers . . . . 46
Everyday use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Base dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dispenser content for i-DOS iIw. . . 48
Manual dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
QAppliance settings . . . . . . . . . . 50
HSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic load sensing . . . . . . . . . . 51
Unbalanced load detection system . 51
AquaSensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Load sensor/display . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dosing recommendation . . . . . . . . . 51
2Cleaning and maintenance . . . 52
Machine housing/control panel . . . . 52
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
i-DOS detergent draw and its
housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The drain pump is blocked,
emergency draining. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
The drain hose at the siphon is
blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Filter in the water supply blocked . . 55
3Faults and what to do about
them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Information on the display panel . . . 57
Faults and what to do about them. . 59
4After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 61
[Consumption rates. . . . . . . . . . 62
JTechnical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
rAqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . . 63

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8Intended use
Intendeduse ■This appliance is intended for private
domestic use only.
■Do not install or operate this
appliance anywhere that is liable to
experience frost and/or outdoor
conditions. There is a risk that the
appliance will be damaged if
residual water in it freezes. If hoses
freeze up, they may crack/burst.
■This appliance must only be used for
washing domestic laundry,
consisting of machine-washable
items and hand-washable woollens
(see label on item). Using the
appliance for any other purpose is
outside of the scope of its intended
application and is forbidden.
■This appliance is suitable for
operation with cold mains water and
commercially available detergents
and care products (must be suitable
for use in washing machines).
■This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to
the appliance. Do not operate the
appliance if it is damaged. Should you
have any problems, please contact your
specialist dealer or our customer
service.
Read and follow the operating and
installation instructions and all other
information provided with this appliance.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use or for subsequent owners.

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(Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions 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.
Children/people/pets
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children and other people who
are unable to assess the risks
involved when using the
appliance may injure
themselves or may find
themselves in life-threatening
situations. Therefore please
note:
■The appliance may be used
by children over the age of 8
years and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacity or by
persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge as
long as they are supervised
or have received instruction
on how to use the appliance
safely and they have
understood the potential
risks of using the appliance.
■Children must not play with
this appliance.
■Do not allow children to
clean or maintain this
appliance unsupervised.
■Keep children under 3 years
and pets away from this
appliance.
■Do not leave the appliance
unattended when children or
other people who are unable
to assess the risks are in the
vicinity.
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children may lock themselves
inside appliances and find
themselves in a life-threatening
situation.
■Do not position the
appliance behind a door, as
this may obstruct the
appliance door or prevent it
from opening completely.
■Once an appliance has
reached the end of its life,
pull the mains plug from the
socket before severing the
mains cable, and then
destroy the lock on the
appliance door.

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:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
If allowed to play with the
packaging/plastic film or
packing components, children
may become caught in these or
pull them over their heads and
suffocate.
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.
:Warning
Risk of burns!
When washing at high
temperatures, the glass in the
appliance door becomes hot.
Stop children from touching the
appliance door when it is hot.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Contact with detergents or care
products may cause eye/skin
irritation.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if
they/it come(s) into contact
with detergents or care
products. Keep detergents and
care products out of the reach
of children.
Installation
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/
material damage/damage to
the appliance!
If the appliance is not installed
properly, this may lead to a
dangerous situation. Make sure
that:
■The mains voltage on your
power socket matches the
rated voltage specified on
the appliance (identification
plate). The connected loads
and the required fuse
protection are specified on
the identification plate.
■The appliance is only
connected to a source of
alternating current via a
nationally recognized and
grounded outlet that has
been correctly installed.
■The mains plug and the
grounded socket match and
the earthing system has
been correctly installed.
■The cross section of the
cable is sufficiently large
enough.
■The mains plug is accessible
at all times.
■If using a residual current
circuit breaker, only use one
that bears the following
mark: z. The presence of
this mark is the only way to
be sure that it fulfils all the
applicable regulations.

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:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/
material damage/damage to
the appliance!
If the appliance's mains cable is
altered or damaged, this may
result in electric shock, short
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.
:Warning
Risk of injury/material
damage/damage to the
appliance!
■The appliance may vibrate or
move when in operation,
potentially resulting in injury
or material damage.
Place the appliance on a
clean, even, solid surface
and, using a spirit level to
guide you, level it with the
screw-in feet.
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
■If you take hold of any of the
appliance's protruding parts
(e.g. the appliance door) in
order to lift or move it, these
parts may break off and
cause injury.
Do not take hold of any of
the appliance's protruding
parts in order to move the
appliance.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
■The appliance is very heavy.
Lifting it may result in injury.
Do not lift the appliance on
your own.
Risk of injury!
■The appliance has sharp
edges on which you could
cut your hands.
Do not take hold of the
appliance by its sharp
edges. Wear protective
gloves to lift it.
Risk of injury!
■If the hoses and mains
cables are not correctly
routed, they may constitute a
tripping hazard, which may
result in injury.
Route hoses and cables
such that they do not
constitute a tripping hazard.

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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).
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■If the water hoses are altered
or damaged, this may result
in material damage or
damage to the appliance.
The water hoses must not be
kinked, crushed, altered or
severed.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■The use of hoses supplied
by other brands to connect
to the water supply may
result in material damage or
damage to the appliance.
Use the hoses supplied with
the appliance or genuine
spare part hoses only.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■The appliance is secured for
transportation by transport
locking devices. If the
transport locking devices are
not removed before the
appliance is operated, this
may result in damage to the
appliance.
It is important to completely
remove all transport locking
devices before using the
appliance for the first time.
Make sure that you retain
these transport locking
devices separately. It is
important to refit the
transport locking devices if
the appliance is to be
transported, in order to
prevent the appliance from
being damaged in transit.

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Operation
:Warning
Risk of explosions/fire!
Laundry that has been
pretreated with cleaning agents
that contain solvents, e.g. stain
remover/cleaning solvent, may
cause an explosion in the drum.
Rinse the laundry thoroughly
with water before washing it in
the machine.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given
off by cleaning agents that
contain solvents, e.g. cleaning
solvent.
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 injury!
■If you climb onto the
appliance, the worktop may
break, which may result in
injury.
Do not climb onto the
appliance.
Risk of injury!
■If you reach into the drum
while it is still rotating, you
risk injuring your hands.
Wait until the drum has
stopped rotating.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When 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.
:Warning
Irritation of the respiratory
tract/eyes!
This appliance runs
programmes that use active
oxygen. Active oxygen can
irritate the mucosa and cause
eyes to water.
Do not open the door using the
emergency release if a
programme is running with
active oxygen. Wait until the
door has been released.