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Care
ʑMachine housing, control panel
Remove detergent residue immedi ately.
Wipe with a soft, dam p cloth.
Do not clean the appliance with a water je t.
ʑDrum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, no t steel wool.
ʑDescaling
Not required if detergent dosed correctly. However, if this does occur, follow the instruct ions
of the descaling agent manufacturer.
ʑi-DOS/i-Dos: Clean the detergent drawer
Drain dispensers:
The dispensers have drainage openings with removable stoppers in the front area.
To drain the dispensers, first remove th e drawer handle as illustrated:
1. Open detergent drawer.
2. Pull release lever (A) on the back of the drawer
handle (bottom middle) gentl y towards yourself
and simultaneously ...
... pull up released drawer handle (B).
3.
4.
To drain the dispensers, carefully remove the respective s ealing plug
and drain the contents into a suitable recepta cle.
Re-insert sealing plug fully.
Risk of electric shock! Pull out the mai ns plug.
Risk of explosion! No solven ts.
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Care
Clean dispensers/detergent drawer:
To clean the drained dispensers, the detergent drawer can be completely removed .
1. Drain dispensers before removing them. aPage 8.
Note: Re-attach drawer handle only after cleaning.
2. Open drawer.
3. Press release lever and complete ly remove drawer.
3. Carefully remove drawer cover.
Do not clean the cover in the dishw asher (contains electrical components) and do not
immerse in water.
Protect rear drawer plug from moisture, de tergent or softener residue; if required clean
outer surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Dry before re-inserting.
4. Clean tray and cover with soft, damp cloth or hand
shower. Clean inner surfaces with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Dry tray and cover and re-assemble.
6. Push on drawer handle from above until it locks
in place.
7. Push in detergent drawer all the way.
Risk of electric shock! Pull out the mai ns plug.
Risk of explosion! No solven ts.
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What to do if
ʑ... water runs out: Correctly attach/replace drainage hose.
Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose.
ʑ... no water runs in: Start/Reload not selecte d?
Tap not open?
Filter blocked? Clean fil ter. aPage 12
Supply hose kinked or jammed?
ʑ... dispenser is empty
and fill level display is not
flashing:
Drawer cover/rear draw er plug dirty? Clean.
aPage 8, 9
Detergent drawer not inserted correc tly?
Insert correctly. aPage 8, 9
ʑ... wrong detergent/
softener has been
poured into dispenser:
Drain dispense rs. aPage 8, clean aPage 9 and refill
dispensers. aOperating instructions, Page 11
ʑ... detergent/softener
congealed in the
dispensers:
Clean and refill dispense rs.
ʑ... the washing machine
door cannot be opened:
Safety function active . Stop programme? a
Operating instructions, Page 5
Rinse hold c(without fina l spin) selected? a
Operating instructions, Page 6
Can be opened via emergency release only? aPag e 13
ʑ... programme does not
start:
Start/Reload or end time sel ected?
Door closed?
Childproof lock active? Deacti vate. a
Operating instructions, Page 9
ʑ... detergent solution is
not drained:
Rinse hold c(without fina l spin) selected? a
Operating instructions,Page 6
Clean detergent-solution p ump. aPage 12
Clean outlet pipe and/or d rainage hose.
ʑ... Water not visible in the
drum:
Not a fault water below the v isible area.
ʑ... spin result not
satisfactory, washing
wet/too damp:
Not a fault unbalanced load detection system has stopped the
spin cycle, washing unevenly distributed.
Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum.
Anticrease /Easy-iron selected? a
Operating instructions, Page 6
Too low speed selected? aOper ating instructions, Page 2
ʑ... the programme
duration changes during
the wash cycle:
Not a fault the programme s equence is optimised for the
particular wash process. This may resu lt in changes to the
programme duration in the display field.
ʑ... is spun several times: Not a fault unbalanc ed load detection system adjusts
imbalance.
ʑ... odours form in the
washing machine:
R un Cottons 90 °C programme without washing. To do this, use
a little standard detergent.
ʑ... status display ³3flashes, foam may run
out of the detergent
drawer:
Too much detergent used? Mix 1 ta blespoon of softener with
½ litre of water and pour into manual dispenser B/C(not for
outdoor, sports and down-filled textiles!).
Reduce detergent dosage for the next wa sh cycle.
Reduce basic dosage. aOperating ins tructions, Page 12
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What to do if
ʑ... loud noise, vibrations
and wandering occur
during the spin cycle:
Appliance feet fixed?
Secure appliance feet. aPage 5
Transportation protect ion devices removed?
Remove transportation protection devic es. aPage 3
ʑ... noises occur during
spin and drain cycles:
Clean the drain pump. aPage 12
ʑ... display panel/indicator
lights do not function
while the appliance is
running:
Energy saving mode active. aO perating instructions, Page 1
Power failure? If r equired, switch on/replace domestic f use.
ʑ... the programme takes
longer than usual:
Not a fault unbalanced load dete ction system adjusts
imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing.
Not a fault foam detection system active rin se cycles are
switched on.
ʑ... detergent residue on
the washing:
Powder deterg ents occasionally contain water-insoluble residue.
Select Rinse programme or b rush washing.
Use liquid detergent.
ʑ... in the reload status
Start/Reload flashes very
quickly and a signal
sounds:
Water level too high. Imm ediately close washing machine do or.
Select Start/Reload to continue the programme .
If a fault cannot be rectified by following the above instructions or by switching the machine
off and on, or if a repair is required for a different reaso n:
Set programme select or to Off and pull out the mains plug.
Turn off the tap and call customer s ervice. aOperating instructions, Page 13
Information on the display panel depending on model
Door open? Close the washing machine door properly; washing may be caught.
Tap closed?
Turn on tap fully.
Supply hose kinked/jammed.
Clean filter. aPage 12
Water pressure too low.
Top up i-Dos1/i-Dos2 Level i-D os1/i-Dos2 below minimum, top up. aOperating
instructions, Page 12
i-Dos error
Deactivate i-Dos
Set i-Dos1/i-Dos2 to OFF.aOperating instructions, Page 12 , call
customer service. Appliance can c ontinue to be operated with manual
dosage.
Drawer closed? Push in detergent drawer correctly.
Pump blocked?
Filter blocked; clean detergent-solution pump. aPage 12
Drainage hose/outlet pipe blocked; clean drainage hose on the
siphon. aPage 12
Pause no reload;
water level too high
or temperature too high
Washing cannot be reloaded. Selec t Start/Reload to continue the
programme.
Aqua-Stop activated Water in the base pan, appliance lea king. Call customer service!
Other displays
Switch off appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch on again. If the displ ay
is indicated again, call customer se rvice. a
Operating instructions, Page 13
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What to do if
Drain pump blocked
Set programme selector to Off, pul l out the mains plug.
1. Open and remove service flap.
2. Take the drainage hose out of t he holder.
Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solutio n to flow out.
Put the closing cap back on the hose.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump co ver (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pu mp housing (fan impeller
in the detergent-solution pump must rotate).
5. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. Han dle is upright.
Insert the drain hose into the holder.
6. Insert and close service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet d uring the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into d ispenser B/Cand start the Empty programme .
Drainage hose on the siphon blocked
Set programme selector to Off, pul l out the mains plug.
1. Loosen hose clip, carefully remove dr ainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean drainage hose and sipho n spigot.
3. Re-attach drainage hose and secure connection point with hose clip.
Filters blocked in water inlet hose
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety devi ce in water (contains electric valve).
First, release water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap!
2. Select any programme (except Spin/E mpty).
3. Select Start/Reload. Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds .
4. Set programme selector to Off. P ull out the mains plug!
5. Clean the filters:
Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
Clean filter with small brush.
and/or for standard and Aqua-Secure m odels:
remove hose from the rear of the appliance.
Take out filter with pliers and clean.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Risk of scalding!
Allow detergent solution to cool
down.
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Emergency release
e.g. if power failure occurs
The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still
to be removed, the door can be opened as described below:
Risk of scalding!
Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If r equired, leave to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rotating.
Do not open the door if you can still s ee water through the glass.
1. Set programme selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.
2. Drain detergent solution. aPage 12
3. Pull down emergency release (aarrow) wi th a tool and release.
4. Door can then be opened.
Risk of scalding!
Allow detergent solution to cool do wn.
Close them ains water tap.
Washing machine
with Intelligent Dosage
System
Contents Page
ʋSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ʋEnvironmental disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ʋInstallation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ʋBuilt-under/Built-in appliance . . . . . . . . . 1
ʋScope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋHose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋRemoving transportation safety device s 3
ʋWater connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ʋAligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ʋElectrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ʋTransportation, e.g. if moving house . . . . 6
ʋAqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ʋTechnical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ʋCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/9
ʋWhat to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 12
ʋInformation on the display panel . . . . . . 11
ʋEmergency lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation/
Maintenance instructions
What to do if
Read these instructions before switching on the washing machine!
Also follow the separate operating instructio ns.
Retain all documents for subsequent us e or for the next owner.
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