Gaggenau WM260164 User manual

User manual and assembly instructions
WM260164
Washing machine
Gaggenau

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Table of contents
Safety...............................................4
General information..........................4
Intended use.....................................4
Restriction on user group.................5
Safe installation ................................5
Safe use ...........................................7
Safe cleaning and maintenance.......9
Preventing material damage ........11
Environmental protection and
saving energy................................12
Disposing of packaging .................12
Save energy and conserve re-
sources...........................................12
Energy saving mode ......................13
Installation and connection..........13
Unpacking the appliance ...............13
Contents of package......................14
Requirements for the installation
location ...........................................14
Removing the transit bolts .............15
Removing the transport struts........16
Connecting the appliance ..............17
Aligning the appliance....................18
Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...............................20
Appliance .......................................20
Detergent drawer............................21
Controls ..........................................21
Operating logic...............................22
Display ...........................................23
Buttons ..........................................26
Programmes ..................................29
Accessories...................................37
Before using for the first time ......37
Starting an empty washing cycle ...37
Laundry..........................................38
Preparing the laundry.....................38
Sorting laundry ...............................39
Degrees of soiling ..........................39
Care symbols on the care labels ...39
Detergents and care products......40
Detergent recommendation ...........40
Detergent dosage ..........................41
Basic operation .............................41
Switching on the appliance ............41
Setting a programme .....................42
Adjusting the programme set-
tings................................................42
Saving the programme settings .....42
Loading laundry..............................43
Adding detergent and care
product ...........................................43
Starting the programme .................43
Adding laundry ...............................44
Cancelling the programme ............44
Resuming the programme when
the programme status is Rinse
Hold ................................................44
Unloading the laundry ....................44
Switching off the appliance ............44
Childproof lock..............................45
Activating the childproof lock.........45
Deactivating the childproof lock.....45
Intelligent dosing system .............45
Filling the dispenser .......................45
Dispenser contents ........................46
Basic dosage .................................46
HomeConnect ..............................46
HomeConnect settings..................47
Connecting the appliance to a
WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)
with WPS function ..........................47

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Connecting the appliance to a
WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)
without WPS function .....................47
Connecting your appliance to
the Home Connect app..................48
Connecting the appliance to the
energy manager .............................49
Activating Wi-Fi on the appliance...50
Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appli-
ance................................................50
Software update .............................50
Resetting the appliance network
settings ...........................................50
Remote diagnostics .......................50
Data protection...............................50
Declaration of Conformity...............51
Basic settings................................51
Overview of the basic settings .......51
Changing the basic settings ..........52
Cleaning and servicing.................53
Tips on appliance care...................53
Cleaning the drum..........................53
Cleaning the detergent drawer ......53
Descaling........................................55
Cleaning the drain pump................55
Cleaning the water outlet hose
at the siphon...................................57
Cleaning the water inlet filter..........58
Troubleshooting............................60
Error code / Fault display / Sig-
nal...................................................60
Malfunctions ...................................62
Noise ..............................................65
Problem with results.......................66
Home Connect problem.................68
Leakage..........................................68
Odours............................................68
Emergency release ........................69
Transportation, storage and
disposal .........................................69
Removing the appliance ................69
Inserting the transit bolts................69
Using the appliance again .............70
Disposing of old appliance ............70
Customer Service..........................71
Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-
duction number (FD) ......................71
AQUA-STOP guarantee ..................71
Consumption values.....................73
Technical specifications...............73

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Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap-
pliance safely.
General information
You can find general information about this instruction manual
here.
¡Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡This manual is intended for the installer and the user of the ap-
pliance.
¡Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
¡Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the
appliance correctly and safely.
Only use this appliance:
¡According to this installation and instruction manual.
¡For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
in accordance with the care label.
¡With tap water and commercially available detergents and care
products suitable for washing machines.
¡In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡Up to an altitude of max. 4000m above sea level.

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Restriction on user group
Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons.
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 3 years and pets away from the
appliance.
Safe installation
Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡Improper installation is dangerous.
▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with
the specifications on the rating plate.
▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating
current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical
installation must be properly installed. The installation must
have a sufficiently large cross section.
▶When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a
type with the mark.
▶Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the
power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not
possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the
permanent electrical installation according to the installation
regulations.
▶When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is
not trapped or damaged.