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Measure and add detergent and care products
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine.
Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine. If necessary, immediately wipe away spray residue and other residues/ droplets with a damp cloth.
Dosing
■
■
Dose the detergents and care products according to:
■
■
Water hardness (ask your water supply company)
The manufacturer's instructions on the packaging
The amount of laundry
Soiling
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Filling
:
Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergents and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation.
Open the drawer carefully.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Note:
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with a little water. This prevents blockages in the washing machine's piping.
Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments:
Measuring aid
A
For liquid detergent
Compartment
II
Detergent for the main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover
Compartment i
Fabric softener, liquid starch; do not exceed
max.
Compartment
I
Detergent for prewash
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible.
2.
Add detergent and/or care products.
3.
Close the detergent drawer.
Measuring aid* for liquid detergent
*depending on the model
Position the measuring aid for dosing the correct amount of liquid detergent:
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.
2.
Slide the measuring aid forwards, fold it down and click it into place.
3.
Reinsert the drawer.
Note:
Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder, or for programmes with prewash or when the “Ready in” time is selected.
For models without a measuring aid
, pour the liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum.
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Operating the appliance
Change the programme default settings
You can use or change the default settings for this washing cycle.
To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
Note:
Pressing and holding the button automatically runs through the set values to the end. Then press the button once more and you can then change the setting values again.
The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed.
The settings are not saved after switching off the washing machine.
Default programme settings
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Select additional programme settings
By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the programme progress.
The button indicator lamps light up if a setting is activated.
The settings are not saved after switching off the washing machine.
Additional programme settings
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Start the programme
Press the
A
button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts.
The display panel shows the "Ready in" time while the programme is running or the programme length and the programme progress symbols when the washing programme has started.
Display panel
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Note: Foam detection
If the
Å
symbol also lights up in the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and automatically activated additional rinse cycles to remove the foam.
Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same load.
If you want to lock the programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted, you can select the childproof lock as follows.
Child Lock push
E
3 sec.
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock.
To
activate/deactivate
, press and hold the
Finish in
ñ
-
and
+
buttons at the same time for approx. three seconds.
The
E
symbol is appears in the display panel.
■
■
E
lights up: The childproof lock is active.
E
flashes briefly: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector was turned or a button was pressed.
Note:
The childproof lock remains active, even once the washing machine has been switched off. Before selecting the next programme, deactivate the childproof lock.
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Adding laundry
After starting the programme, you can add or remove laundry if necessary.
Press the
A
button to do this.
The
A
button indicator lamp flashes and the machine checks whether it is possible to add laundry.
If the following appears in the display panel:
■
■
Both
the - P - and
¼
symbols light up, it is possible to add laundry.
- P - lights up, it is not possible to add laundry.
To continue the programme, press the
A
button. The programme continues automatically.
Notes
■
Do not leave the door open for too
■ long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out.
For safety reasons, the door remains locked when the water level or
■ temperature is high, or while the drum is turning, and it is not possible to add laundry during this time.
The load display is not active during reloading.
Changing the programme
If you have started the wrong programme by mistake, you can change the programme as follows:
1.
Press the
A
button.
2.
Select another programme.
3.
Press the
A
button. The new programme starts from the beginning.
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Cancel the programme
For programmes at high temperatures:
1.
Press the
A
button.
2.
To cool down laundry: Select
O
Rinse
.
3.
Press the
A
button.
For programmes at low temperatures:
1.
Press the
A
button.
2.
Select
0
Spin
or
[
Drain
.
3.
Press the
A
button.
Programme end during rinse hold
In the display panel,
$
flashes, and the preset spin speed and remaining programme length are displayed for the selected programme.
■
■
Continue the programme by:
Pressing the
A
button or
Changing the spin speed, or setting the programme selector to
[
Drain
and then pressing the
A
button.
Programme end
- 0 - and
¼
appear in the display panel.
The
A
button indicator lamp is off.
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Removing laundry/switching off the appliance
1.
Open the door and remove the laundry.
2.
Press the
#
button. The appliance is switched off.
3.
Turn off the tap.
Note:
Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
Notes
■
Do not leave any items of laundry in
■
■ the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item.
Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rusting.
Wipe the rubber seal dry.
■
■
■
Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
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Always wait until the programme ends, as the appliance could still be locked. Then switch the appliance on and wait for it to unlock.
If the display panel goes off at the end of a programme, the energysaving mode is active. Press any button to activate the panel.
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