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Care
ʑMachine housing, cont rol panel
Remove detergent residue imme diately.
Wipe with a soft, dam p cloth.
Do not clean the a ppliance with a water jet.
ʑDrum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
ʑDescaling
Not required if detergent dosed correctly. However, if this does occur, follow the instructions
of the descaling agent manufacturer.
ʑi-DOS/i-Dos: Clean the d etergent draw er
Drain dispensers:
The dispensers have drainage op enings with removable stoppers i n the front area.
To drain the dispensers, first remove the dr awer handle as illustrated:
1. Open detergent drawer.
2. Pull release lever (A) on the back of the dra wer
handle (bottom middle) gently tow ards yourself
and simultaneously ...
... pull up released drawer handle ( B).
3.
4.
To drain the dispensers, carefully remove the respective sealing plug
and drain the contents into a suitable rece ptacle.
Re-insert sealing plug fully.
Risk of electric sho ck! Pull out the mains plug.
Risk of explosion! No solvents.
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Care
Clean dispensers/detergent drawer:
To clean the drained dispensers, the deter gent drawer can be completely removed.
1. Drain dispensers before re moving them. aPage 8.
Note: Re-attach drawer handle on ly after cleaning.
2. Open drawer.
3. Press release lever and com pletely remove drawer.
3. Carefully remove drawer cover.
Do not clean the cover in the dishwasher ( contains electrical components) and do not
immerse in water.
Protect rear drawer plug from moisture, dete rgento r softener residue; if required clean
outer surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. D ry before re-inserting.
4. Clean tray and cover with soft, damp cloth or hand
shower. Clean inner surface s with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Dry tray and cover and re-ass emble.
6. Push on drawer handle fr om above until it locks
in place.
7. Push in detergent drawer all th e way.
Risk of electric sho ck! Pull out the mains plug.
Risk of explosion! No solvents.
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What to do if
ʑ... water runs out: Correctly attach/replace drainage h ose.
Tighten screw-fitting on the s upply hose.
ʑ... no water runs in: Start/Reload not selec ted?
Tap not open?
Filter blocked? Clean filter. aPa ge 12
Supply hose kinked or ja mmed?
ʑ... dispenser is empty
and fill level display is not
flashing:
Drawer cover/rear drawer plu g dirty? Clean.
aPage 8, 9
Detergent drawer not inserted correctly?
Insert correctly. aPage 8, 9
ʑ... wrong detergent/
softener has been
poured into dispenser:
Drain dispensers. aPage 8, clean aPag e 9 and refill
dispensers. aOperating instructions, Page 11
ʑ... detergent/softener
congealed in the
dispensers:
Clean and refill dispen sers.
ʑ... the washing machine
door cannot be opened:
Safety function active. Stop programm e? a
Operating instructions, Page 5
Rinse hold c(without final spin) selec ted? a
Operating instructions, Page 6
Can be opened via emergency r elease only? aPage 13
ʑ... programme does not
start:
Start/Reload or end time selecte d?
Door closed?
Childproof lock active? Deactivate. a
Operating instructions, Page 9
ʑ... detergent solution is
not drained:
Rinse hold c(without final spin) selec ted? a
Operating instructions,Page 6
Clean detergent-solution pump. aPage 12
Clean outlet pipe and/or drain age hose.
ʑ... Water not visible in th e
drum:
Not a fault water below the v isible area.
ʑ... spin result not
satisfactory, washing
wet/too damp:
Not a fault unbalanced load dete ction system has stopped the
spin cycle, washing unevenly d istributed.
Distribute small and large items of washi ng in the drum.
Anticrease /Easy-iron selected? a
Operating instructions, Page 6
Too low speed selected? aOperating i nstructions, Page 2
ʑ... the programme
duration changes during
the wash cycle:
Not a fault the programme seq uence is optimised for the
particular wash process. Th is may result in changes to the
programme duration in the display field.
ʑ... is spun several times: Not a fault unbalanced load detection system a djusts
imbalance.
ʑ... odours form in the
washing machine:
Run Cotto ns 90 °C programme without washing .To d o this, use
a little standard detergent.
ʑ... status display ³3flashes, foam may run
out of the detergent
drawer:
Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tables poon of softener with
½ litre of water and pour into man ual dispenser B/C(not for
outdoor, sports and down-filled texti les!).
Reduce detergent dosage fo r the next wash cycle.
Reduce basic dosage. aOperating instru ctions, Page 12
ʑ... detergent/fabric
softener drips off the sea l
and collects on the glass
or in the seal fold:
Too much detergent/fab ric softener in dispensers.
Observe max mark in the dispensers.
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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 protection d evices removed?
Remove transportation protectio n devices. 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 activ e. aOperating instructions, Page 1
Power failure? If re quired, switch on/replace domestic fu se.
ʑ... the programme takes
longer than usual:
Not a fault unbalanced load detecti on system adjusts
imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing.
Not a fault foam detection system a ctive rinse cycles are
switched on.
ʑ... detergent residue on
the washing:
Powder d etergents occasionally contain water-insoluble residue.
Select Rinse programme or brush wa shing.
Use liquid detergent.
ʑ... in the reload status
Start/Reload flashes very
quickly and a signal
sounds:
Water level too high. Immediately close washing machine door.
Select Start/Reload to con tinue 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 differ ent reason:
Set programme selec tor to Off and pull out the m ains plug.
Turn off the tap a nd call customer service. aOperating instructio ns, Page 13
Information on the display panel depending o n 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. aPag e 12
Water pressure too low.
Top up i-Dos1/i-Dos2 Leve l i-Dos1/i-Dos2 below minimum, top u p. aOperating
instructions, Page 12
i-Dos error
Deactivate i-Dos
Set i-Dos1/i-Dos2 to OFF.aOperating instructi ons, Page 12, call
customer service. Appliance can continue to be operated with manual
dosage.
Drawer closed? Push in detergent drawer corre ctly.
Pump blocked?
Filter blocked; clean detergent-solut ion pump. aPage 12
Drainage hose/outlet pipe blocked; clean d rainage hose on the
siphon. aPage 12
Pause no reload;
water level too high
or temperature too high
Washing cannot be reloa ded. Select Start/Reload to contin ue the
programme.
Aqua-Stop activated Water in the base pan, appliance leak ing. Call customer service!
Other displays
Switch off appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch on again. If the display
is indicated again, call custom er service. a
Operating instructions, Page 13
12
What to do if
Drain pump blocked
Set programme selector to Off, pull out the m ains plug.
1. Open and remove service flap.
2. Take the drainage hose out of the holder.
Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow o ut.
Put the closing cap back on the hose.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residua l water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thre ad and pump housing (fan imp eller
in the detergent-solution pump m ust rotate).
5. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. H andle is upright.
Insert the drain hose into the holder.
6. Insert and close service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outle t during the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser B/Cand start the Em pty programme.
Drainage hose on the sipho n blocked
Set programme selector to Off, pull out the m ains plug.
1. Loosen hose clip, carefully remove drainage ho se (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 inle t hose
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device i n water (contains electric valve).
First, release water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap!
2. Select any programme (except Spin/Empty) .
3. Select Start/Reload. Leave programme for approx. 40 sec onds.
4. Set programme selector to Off. Pull out th e mains plug!
5. Clean the filters:
Disconnect the hose from the water ta p.
Clean filter with small brush.
and/or for standard and Aqua-Secure models:
remove hose from the rear of the appliance.
Take out filter with pliers an d 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 f ailure occurs
The programme continues runnin g when the power supply is re stored. If the washing is still
to be removed, the door c an be opened as described b elow:
Risk of scalding!
Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If required, leave to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rota ting.
Do not open the door if you can still see water through the glass.
1. Set programme selector to Off, pull out the m ains plug.
2. Drain detergent solution. aPage 12
3. Pull down emergency release (aarrow) w ith a tool and release.
4. Door can then be opened.
Risk of scalding!
Allow detergent solution t o cool down.
C lose the mains 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 d evices 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 o n the washing machine!
Also follow the separate operating instructions.
Retain all documents for subsequent use o r for the next owner.
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