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INTENDED USE Keep these Instructions for Use and the Programme Chart; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use and Programme Chart. This washing machine is exclusively destined to treat machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine. GB 1 SAFETY AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Safety instructions • The washing machine is appropriate for indoor use only. • Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance. • Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine or to climb into the drum. • This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Do not operate the washing machine at temperatures below 5°C. • For freestanding models: if you want to place a dryer on top of your washing machine, first contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is possible. This is only admitted if the dryer is fixed on the washing machine by using an appropriate stacking kit available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. • Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not in use. • Turn off the tap when not in use. • Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off the machine or disconnect it from the mains supply. • Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step. • If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with an identical one obtained from our After-Sales Service. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician or by our After- Sales Service. • If your washing machine is a built-in model: - do not operate it unless it is built-in - you must not remove the top cover. 2. Packaging The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol . Adhere to current local regulations when disposing of packaging material. 3. Disposing of packaging and scrapping old washing machines The washing machine is built from reusable materials. It must be disposed of in compliance with current local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues and cut off the power cable so that the washing machine is made unusable. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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INTENDED USE• KeeptheseInstructionsforUseandtheProgrammeChart;ifyoupassonthewashingmachinetoanotherperson,alsogivehim/herInstructionsforUseandProgrammeChart.

Thiswashingmachineisexclusivelydestinedtotreatmachinewashablelaundryinquantitieswhichareusualforprivatehouseholds.• ObservetheinstructionsgivenintheseInstructionsforUseandtheProgrammeChartwhenusingthewashingmachine.

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SAFETY AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Safety instructions• Thewashingmachineisappropriateforindooruseonly.

• Donotstoreflammablefluidsneartheappliance.

• Childrenmustnotbeallowedtoplaywiththewashingmachineortoclimbintothedrum.

• Thiswashingmachineisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.

• Donotoperatethewashingmachineattemperaturesbelow5°C.

• Forfreestandingmodels:ifyouwanttoplaceadryerontopofyourwashingmachine,firstcontactourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealertoverifyifthisispossible.ThisisonlyadmittedifthedryerisfixedonthewashingmachinebyusinganappropriatestackingkitavailablethroughourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer.

•Donotleavetheappliancepluggedinwhennotinuse.

• Turnoffthetapwhennotinuse.

• Beforeanycleaningandmaintenanceswitchoffthemachineordisconnectitfromthemainssupply.

• Neveropenthedoorforciblyoruseitasastep.

• Ifnecessary,thepowercablemaybereplacedwithanidenticaloneobtainedfromourAfter-SalesService.ThepowercablemustonlybereplacedbyaqualifiedtechnicianorbyourAfter-SalesService.

•Ifyourwashingmachineisabuilt-inmodel:

-donotoperateitunlessitis built-in -youmustnotremovethe topcover.2. Packaging• Thepackagingmaterialisentirelyrecyclable,andmarkedwiththerecyclingsymbol .Adheretocurrentlocalregulationswhendisposingofpackagingmaterial.

3. Disposing of packaging and scrapping old washing machines• Thewashingmachineisbuiltfromreusablematerials.Itmustbedisposedofincompliancewithcurrentlocalwastedisposalregulations.

• Beforescrapping,removealldetergentresiduesandcutoffthepowercablesothatthewashingmachineismadeunusable.

• ThisapplianceismarkedaccordingtotheEuropeandirective2002/96/EConWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE).

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Byensuringthisproductisdisposedofcorrectly, youwillhelppreventpotentialnegative consequencesfortheenvironmentandhuman health,whichcouldotherwisebecausedby inappropriatewastehandlingofthisproduct.

Thesymbol ontheproduct,oronthe documentsaccompanyingtheproduct,indicates thatthisappliancemaynotbetreatedas householdwaste.Insteaditshallbehandedover totheapplicablecollectionpointfortherecycling ofelectricalandelectronicequipment. Disposalmustbecarriedoutinaccordancewith localenvironmentalregulationsforwastedisposal. Formoredetailedinformationabouttreatment, recoveryandrecyclingofthisproduct,please contactyourlocalcityoffice,yourhousehold wastedisposalserviceortheshopwhereyou purchasedtheproduct.

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4. Frost• Donotplacethewashingmachineinaroompronetofrost.Ifyoumust,makesurethatthewashing-machineiscompletelydrainedaftereachwash:

• Removeinlethose(s)fromwatertapandletthewaterflowoutcompletely.

• Removedrainhosefromsiphonorhandwashbasinandletthewaterflowoutcompletely.

• Emptyresidualwaterinsidethemachinebyfollow-ingtheinstructionsinthechapter“DrainingResidualWater”;forfreestandingmodels:tilttheapplianceforwardwithtwopersonstolettherestwaterflowoutcompletely.

5. EC Declaration of Conformity• TheapplianceconformstothefollowingEuropeanStandards:2006/95/ECLowVoltageDirective2004/108/ECElectromagneticCompatibilityDirec-tive.

TheManufacturerisnotliableforanydamagetolaundryresultingfrominadequateorincorrectfabriccareinstructionswhichhavebeenprovidedwiththegarmentorarticle

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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE1. Removing the packaging and inspection• Afterunpacking,makesurethatthewashing machineisundamaged.Ifindoubt,donotusethe washingmachine.ContactAfter-SalesServiceor yourlocalretailer.• Keepthepackagingmaterials(plasticbags, polystyreneparts,etc.)outofreachofchildren, astheyarepotentiallydangerous.• Iftheappliancewasexposedtothecoldpriorto delivery,keepitatroomtemperatureforafew hoursbeforeoperating.

2. Remove the transport bolts• Thewashingmachineisfittedwithtransport boltstoavoidanypossibledamagetotheinterior duringtransport.Beforeusingthemachine,itis imperativethatthetransportboltsareremoved.• Aftertheirremoval,covertheopeningswiththe 4enclosedplasticcaps.

3. Install the washing machine• Removetheprotectivefilmfromthecontrolpanel (ifavailableonyourmodel).•Movetheappliancewithoutliftingitbytheworktop.• Installtheapplianceonasolidandlevelfloor surface,preferablyinacorneroftheroom.•Makesurethatallfourfeetarestableandresting onthefloorandthencheckthatthewashing machineisperfectlylevel(useaspiritlevel).• Incaseofwoodenorso-called“floatingfloors” (forinstancecertainparquetorlaminatefloors), placetheapplianceonasheetofplywoodatleast 60x60cmwide/deepandatleast3cmthick whichissecuredtothefloor.•Makesurethattheventilationopeningsinthebase ofyourwashingmachine(ifavailableonyour model)arenotobstructedbyacarpetorother material.

4. Water inlet•Connectthewaterinlethose(s)tothedrinking watersupplyinaccordancewiththeregulations ofyourlocalwatercompany.• Formodelswithoneinletvalve:coldwater• Formodelswithtwoinletvalves:coldANDhot water,orcoldwateronly(seechapter“Installation Guide”).•Watertap:3/4”threadedhoseconnector•Waterpressure(flowpressure):100-1000kPa (1-10bar).•Useonlynewhosestoconnectthewashing machinetothewatersupply.Usedhosesmust notbeusedandshouldbediscarded.• Formodelswithhotfill:thehotwaterinlet temperaturemustnotexceed60°C.

5. Drain• Firmlyconnectthedrainhosetothesiphon,or anotheroutletfordrainwater.• Ifthewashingmachineisconnectedtoan integrateddrainagesystem,ensurethelatteris equippedwithaventtoavoidsimultaneous loadinganddrainingofwater(siphoningeffect).

6. Electrical connection• Electricalconnectionsmustbecarriedoutbyaqualifiedtechnicianincompliancewiththemanu-facturer’sinstructionsandcurrentstandardsafetyregulations.

• Dataregardingvoltage,powerconsumptionandprotectionrequirementsisgivenontheinsideofthedoor.

• Theappliancemustbeconnectedtothemainsbymeansofasocketwithanearthconnectioninaccordancewithcurrentregulations.Thewashingmachinemustbeearthedbylaw.Themanufac-turerdeclinesallliabilityfordamagetopropertyorinjurytopersonsoranimalsduetonon-compliancewiththedirectionsgivenabove.

• Donotuseextensionleadsormultiplesockets.• Accesstothemainsplugordisconnectionfromthemainssupplyviaadouble-poleswitchmustbeensuredatalltimesaftertheinstallation.

• Donotoperatethewashingmachineifithasbeendamagedduringtransport.InformtheAfter-SalesService.

• MainscablereplacementisonlytobecarriedoutbyAfter-SalesService.

• Whenusingaresidualcurrentcircuitbreaker(RCCB),onlyuseamodelmarkedwith .

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Toopenthedoor,holdthedoorhandleandpullthedoor.Closethedoorbypressingitwithoutexcessiveforceuntilitclicksshut.

1.Worktop(forfreestandingmodels)/Topcover(forbuilt-inmodels)2.Detergentdrawer3.Controlpanel4.Serviceplate(insidethedoor)5.Door6. Pumpaccesswithfilterandemergencydrainhose(ifavailable)behindtheplinth7.Adjustablefeet

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

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BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

Toremoveanyresidualwaterusedintestingbythemanufacturer,werecommendthatyoucarryoutashortwashcyclewithoutlaundry.

1.Openthetap.

2. Closethedoor.

3. Addasmallamountofdetergent(maximum1/3ofthequantitythedetergentmanufacturer recommendsforlightysoiledlaundry)tothemainwashchamberofthedetergentdispenser.

4.Selectandstartprogramme“Synthetics”at60°C(seeseparateprogrammechart”).

DOOR

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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING1. Sort the laundry according to...•Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons,mixedfibres,easycare/synthetics, wool,handwashitems.•Colour Separatecolouredandwhiteitems.Washnew colouredarticlesseparately.•Size Washitemsofdifferentsizesinthesameloadto improvewashingefficiencyanddistributioninthe drum.•Delicates Washsmallitems(e.g.nylonstockings,beltsetc.) anditemswithhooks(e.g.bras)inaclothbagor pillowcasewithzip.Alwaysremovecurtainrings orwashcurtainswiththeringsinsideacottonbag.2. Empty all pockets Coins,safetypinsetc.candamageyourlaundry aswellastheappliancedrumandtub.3. Fasteners Closezipsandfastenbuttonsorhooks;loose beltsorribbonsshouldbetiedtogether.

Stain removal• Blood,milk,eggsetc.aregenerallyremovedby theautomaticenzymephaseoftheprogramme.• Toremoveredwine,coffee,tea,grassandfruit stainsetc.addastainremovertothemainwash chamberofthedetergentdispenser.• Pre-treatheavily-soiledareaswithstainremover ifnecessary.Dyeing and bleaching•Onlyusedyesandbleachesthataresuitablefor washingmachines.• FollowtheManufacturer’sinstructions.• Plasticandrubberpartsofthewashingmachine canbestainedbydyesorbleaches.Loading the laundry1. Openthedoor.2. Loadthearticlesoneatatimelooselyintothe drum,withoutoverfilling.Observetheloadsizes givenintheprogrammechart(overloadingthe machinewillresultinunsatisfactorywashingresults andcreasedlaundry).3. Closethedoor.Takecarethatnolaundrygets stuckbetweendooranddoorseal.

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzene); do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.Only use detergents and/or additives that are specifically produced for domestic washing machines. Observe the recommendations on the care labels of your laundry.

Thechoiceofdetergentdependson:• Typeoffabric• Colour• Recommendedwashtemperature• Degreeandtypeofsoiling

Forlaundryrequiringspecialtreatment(e.g.woolormicrofibers),werecommendtousespecializeddetergents,additivesorpre-treatmentavailableonthemarket.Refertointernetlinkwww.cleanright.euformoredetailedinformation.

Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when having activated the “Prewash” option.Do not use liquid detergent when selecting alater cycle start / cycle end (depending on themodel).

DosageFollowthedosagerecommendationsonthedetergentpack.Theydependon:• degreeandtypeofsoiling• sizeofwash -fullload:followthedetergentmanufacturer’s instructions; - halfload:3/4theamountusedforafullload; - minimumload(about1kg):halftheamount usedforafullload Ifthereisnoreferencetoacertainwashloadon thedetergentpack:thedetergentmanufacturers usuallyrefertheirdosingrecommendationsto 4.5kglaundryforheavydutydetergentand 2.5kglaundryfordelicatedetergent.•waterhardnessinyourarea(askforinformation fromyourwatercompany).Softwaterrequires lessdetergentthanhardwater.

Laundry type Kind of detergent

Whiterobustlaundry(cold-95°C):

heavydutydetergentswithbleach

Whitedelicatelaundry(cold-40°C):

milddetergentswithbleachand/oropticalbrighteners

Light/pastel-shadedcolours(cold-60°C):

detergentswithbleachand/oropticalbrighteners

Intensivecolours(cold-60°C):

colourdetergentswithoutbleach/opticalbrighteners

Black/darkcolours(cold-60°C):

specialdetergentsforblack/darklaundry

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Where to put detergent and additivesThedetergentdrawerhasthreechambers(picture“A”).

Prewash Chamber•Detergentfortheprewash

Main Wash Chamber•Detergentforthemainwash• Stainremover•Watersoftener

Softener Chamber• Fabricsoftener• LiquidstarchPouradditivesonlyuptothe“MAX”mark.Ifyouuseliquiddetergent,closethedispenserright after havingfilled in the detergent.

Using chlorine bleach•Washyourlaundryinthedesiredprogramme(Cotton,Synthetics), addinganappropriateamountofchlorinebleachtotheSOFTENER chamber(closethedetergentdispensercarefully).•Immediatelyafterendofprogramme,startthe“RinseandSpin” programmetoeliminateanyresidualbleachsmell;ifyouwant, youcanaddsoftener. Neverputbothchlorinebleachandsoftenerintothesoftener chamberatthesametime.•Prefertousebleachesonoxygenbasis;inthiscasefollowthe instructionsofthemanufacturer.

Using starch• Selectthe“RinseandSpin”programmeandcheckthatthespin speedisadjustedtonotmorethan800rpm.•Starttheprogramme,pulloutthedetergentdispensersothatyou canseeapproximately3cmofthesoftenerchamber.•Pourthestarchsolutionpreparedintothesoftenerchamber whilethewaterisrunningintothedetergentdispenser.

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Please note:Toomuchdetergentcanresultinexcessfoamformation,whichreduceswashingefficiency.Ifthewashingmachinedetectstoomuchfoam,itmaypreventspinning,orprolongtheprogrammedurationandincreasethewaterconsumption(seealsoremarksonfoamformationinthe“TroubleshootingGuide”).Insufficientdetergentmayresultingreylaundryandalsocalcifiestheheatingsystem,drumandhoses.

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Werecommendthatyoucheckandcleanthefilterregularly,atleasttwoorthreetimesayear,especially:• Ifthe“Cleanpump”indicationlightsup:• Iftheapplianceisnotdrainingproperlyorifitfailsto performspincycles.Ifthewashingmachinestandsinaroompronetofrost,youhavetodrainresidualwateraftereachwashtoavoiddamages.IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooledbefore draining the appliance.

1.Stoptheapplianceandunplugit.2.Toopentheplinth(dependingonthemodel): - Pushdownthetabsrightandleft(ifavailable)to releasetheplinthandremoveit(picture“A”). - Removetheplinthbyusingthesiphoninsetofthe detergentdispenser:pushdownwardsonesideofthe plinthwithyourhand,thenpushthesiphoninsetinto thegapbetweenplinthandfrontpanelandpryopen theplinth(picture“B”). - Forbuilt-inmodels:unclipthekitchenplinthand removeit.3.Placeacontainernearthewashingmachine.4.Ifyourwashingmachinehasanemergencydrainhose: -Uncliptheemergencydrainhose,orpulloutthe emergencydrainhosefromthewashingmachine’s base(dependingonthemodel). Ifthereisnoemergencydrainhose:placeabroad,flat containerbeneaththefilter(picture“D”). Ignoresteps5-8andproceedwith9.5. Holdtheemergencyhose’sendintothecontainerand removethestopper(picture“C”).6. Waituntilallthewaterhasdrained,thenrefixthestopper atthehose’send(picture“E”).7. Refixtheemergencydrainhosetotheclip,orpushit backintothewashingmachine’sbase(dependingon themodel).8. Layanabsorbablecottoncloth(e.g.atowel)onthe floorinfrontofthefilter.9. Slowlyopenthefilterbyturningitcounter-clockwise (picture“F”);waituntilallthewaterhasdrained,then unscrewthefiltercompletelyandremoveit.10. Onlyfordrainingresidualwater(freestandingmodels): tilttheapplianceforwardscarefully(asecondperson musthelpyou)toallowthewatertoflowoutcompletely.11. Onlyforcleaningthefilter:cleanthefilterandthefilter chamber;checkthatthepumprotorinthefilterchamber movesfreely.12.Re-insertthefilterandscrewitinclockwiseasfaras itwillgo.13. Pourabout1litreofwaterintothedetergentdispenser toreactivatethe“Ecosystem”.Checkthatthefilteris insertedproperlyandsecurelyandnowatercomesout.14.Reinstalltheplinth(picture“G”);ifnecessary,tiltthe washingmachineslightlybackwardsfordoingthat(a secondpersonmusthelpyou). Forbuilt-inmodels:reinstallthekitchenplinth.15.Pluginthewashingmachine.Itisnowreadyfor operationagain.

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DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER/CLEANING THE FILTER

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Door seal•Drythedoorsealaftereachwashingwithan absorbentcottoncloth;makesurethatthedoor sealiscompletelydrybeforeclosingthedoorof theemptywashingmachine.•Checktheconditionofthedoorsealperiodically.

Filter•Checkandcleanthefilterregularly,atleasttwo orthreetimesayear(see“DrainingResidual Water/CleaningTheFilter”).

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Appliance exterior and control panel•Washdownwithasoftdampcloth.Drywith asoftcloth.

Appliance interior• Aftereachwashing,leavethedooropenforsome timetoallowtheinsideoftheappliancetodry.•Ifyouneverorseldomwashyourlaundryat95°C, werecommendtooccasionallyruna95°Cprogramme withoutlaundry,addingasmallamountofdetergent, tokeeptheinterioroftheapplianceclean.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Water inlet hose(s) (picture C, D or E - depending onmodel)

Checkregularlyforbrittlenessandcracks.Incaseofadamage,replaceitbyanewhoseofthesametype,availablethroughourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer.Iftheinlethoseofyourwashingmachinecorrespondswiththemodelonpicture“D”,periodicallycheckthesafetyvalveinspectionwindow:ifitisred,thehose’swaterstopfunctionwastriggered,andthehosemustbeexchangedbyanewonefromourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer.Thismodelmayhaveareleaseleverwhichmustbepresseddownwhileunscrewingthehose.Ifyoursupplyhosehasatransparenthosecoating(picture“E”),periodicallycheckthecolour;ifitintensifieslocally,thehosemayhavealeakandshouldbereplaced.ContactourAfter-SalesServiceteamorspecialistdealertoobtainareplacementhose.

Cleaning the mesh filter in the water inlet hose(s)1. Closethetapandloosentheinlethoseonthetap.2. Cleantheinternalmeshfilterandscrewthewaterinlethose backontothetap.3. Nowunscrewtheinlethoseontherearofthewashingmachine.4. Pulloffthemeshfilterfromthewashingmachineconnection withuniversalpliersandcleanit.5. Refitthemeshfilterandscrewtheinlethoseonagain.6.Turnonthetapandensurethattheconnectionsarecompletely water-tight.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser1.Pulloutthedispenserdraweruntilitstops. Presswithyourfingeronthesmalldepressionoverthe“PUSH” marking(picture“A”)toreleasethedrawerandpullitout completely.2.Removethesiphonfromthesoftenerchamberbypullingit upwards(picture“B”).3.Washallthepartsunderrunningwater.4. Cleanthedispensercompartmentwithadampcloth.5.Refitthesiphoninthesoftenerchamberbypushingitdownuntil itstops;thenpushthedispenserdrawerbackintothedispenser compartment.

Safetyvalveinspectionwindow

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Releaselever

Do not use detergents containing solvents, scouring powder, glass or general purpose cleaners, and flammable fluids. They may harm the plastic surfaces or other parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEYourwashingmachineisequippedwithvariousautomaticsafetyfunctions.Theseenablefaultstobedetectedingoodtimeandthesafetysystemcanreactappropriately.Thesefaultsarefrequentlysominorthattheycanberemovedwithinafewminutes.

Problem Causes - Solutions - Tips

Appliance does not start,no indicators are on

• Plugisnotproperlyinsertedinsocket.• Socketorfusedoesnotfunctioncorrectly(useatablelamporsimilarappliancetotestit).

Appliance does not startalthough “Start(Pause)”has been pressed

• Doorisnotproperlyclosed.• The“Childlock/Lockbuttons”featurehasbeenactivated(ifavailableonyourmodel).Tounlockthebuttons,pushthetwobuttonsmarkedwiththekeysymbolsimultaneouslyandholdthematleastfor3seconds.Thekeysymbolonthedisplaydisappearsandtheprogrammecanbestarted.

Appliance stops during theprogramme, and the“Start(Pause)” indicator blinks

• “Rinsehold”isactivated.Press“Start(Pause)”tospinthelaundry.Fordrainingthewaterwithoutspinning,select“Drain”programme(ifavail-able)orpressthe“Reset/Drain”buttonforatleast3seconds.

• Programmehasbeenchanged-reselectdesiredprogrammeandpress“Start/Pause”.

• Programmehasbeeninterruptedandeventuallydoorhasbeenopened-closedoorandrestartprogrammebypressing“Start(Pause)”.

• Theappliance’ssafetysystemhasbeenactivated(see“Failureindicators”inyourprogrammechart).

• Watertapisnotopenedorwaterinlethoseiskinkedorblocked(“Watertapclosed”indicatorblinks).

Detergent dispenser contains residues fromdetergent and/or additives

• Waterenteringisnotenough;themeshfiltersofthewatersupplycouldbeblocked(see“CareAndMaintenance”).

Appliance vibrates duringspin cycle

•Transportboltshavenotbeenremoved;before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed.•Applianceisnotlevel/notstandingfirmlyonallfourfeet(seeseparate“InstallationGuide”).

Final spin results are poor • Unbalanceduringspinningpreventedspinphasetoprotectthewashingmachine(see“Unbalanceduringspinning”).

• Excessivefoamformationpreventedspinning;selectandstart“Rinse&Spin”programme.Avoidexcessivedetergentdosing(see“DetergentsAndAdditives”).

• “Spin”buttonhasbeensettoalowspinspeed.

“Unbalance during spinning”The “Spin/Drain” indicator in the programme flow barblinks, or the spin speed on the display blinks, or the spin speed indicator blinks after the end of the programme (depending on the model).The laundry is still very wet.

Unbalanceofthelaundryloadduringspinningpreventedthespinphasetoavoiddamagesonthewashingmachine.Thisiswhythelaundryisstillverywet.Reasonforunbalancecanbe:smalllaundryloads(consistingofonlyfewquitebigorabsorbentitems,e.g.towels),orbig/heavylaundryitems.• Ifpossibleavoidsmalllaundryloads.• Itishighlyrecommendedthatyouaddotherlaundryitemsofdifferentsizeswhenwashingabigorheavypieceoflaundry.Ifyouwanttospinthewetlaundry,addmorelaundryitemsofdifferentsizes,andsubsequentlyselectandstartthe“Rinse&Spin”programme.

The washing machine is at a standstill for several minutes in the middle of a running programme; the wash programme seems not to proceed

Normalfunctionofthewashingmachineusedforoptimizingtherinsephase.Onereasonforsuchapausecanbethatyoumighthaveusedtoomuchdeter-gent;thewashingmachineautomaticallyinterruptstheprogrammetohavethefoamreduced.Thisstandstillmayberepeatedseveraltimesuntilthefoamreductionissufficienttocontinuethewashcycle.Ifthefoampersists,thered“Service”indicatorwilllightupandthedisplayshows“F18”or“Fod”-refertotheinstructionsconcerningthe“Service”indicationonthenextpagesinthiscase.

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Description of failure indicators

Failure indicator blinks Description - Causes - Solutions

“Watertapclosed”

Appliancehasnoorinsufficientwatersupply.The“Start(Pause)”lightblinks.Checkwhether:• Watertapisfullyopenandwatersupplypressureissufficient.• Kinksarepresentinthewaterinlethose.• Meshfilterofwaterinlethoseisblocked(see“CareandMaintenance”.• Thewaterhoseisfrozenup.• Thesafetyvalveinspectionwindowofyourwaterinlethoseisred(providedyourappliancehasawatersupplyhoseasshownonpicture“D”-seepreviouschap-ter“CareAndMaintenance”);replacethehosebyanewoneavailablethroughourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer.

Afterproblemhasbeenremoved,restartprogrammebypressing“Start(Pause)”.Ifthefaultoccursagain,contactourAfter-SalesService(seenextchapter).

“Cleanpump”

Wastewaterisnotpumpedout.Theappliancestopsinthecorrespondingprogrammestep;unplugitandcheckwhether:• Kinksarepresentinthedrainhose,orthehoseisblockedforanotherreason.• Filterorpumpisblocked(seechapter(“DrainingResidualWater/CleaningTheFilter”);make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance).

• Thedrainhoseisfrozenup.

Afterproblemhasbeenremoved,pushthe“Reset”buttonforatleast3seconds;afterwardsrestartthedesiredprogramme.Ifthefaultoccursagain,contactourAfter-Sales-Service(seenextchapter).

Problem Causes - Solutions - TipsDetergent residues onlaundry after wash

Whitishresiduesondarkfabricsarecausedbyinsolublecompoundsusedinphosphate-freepowderdetergents:- avoidoverdosingofdetergent;useliquiddetergent;select“IntensiveRinse”optionifpossible;brushoutthefabric

Programme duration isconsiderably longer orshorter as indicated in the“programme chart” or onthe display (if available)

Normalfunctionofthewashingmachinetoadapttofactorsthatcanhaveaneffectontheprogrammeduration,likeexcessivefoamformation,loadunbalanceduetoheavylaundryitems,prolongedheatingtimeresultingfromlowinletwatertemperatureetc..Moreover,thesensingsystemofthewashingmachineadaptstheprogrammedurationtothesizeofthewashload.Dependingonthesefactors,thedurationisrecalculatedduringtheprogrammeandupdatedifnecessary;during such periods, an animation appears on the display (if available).Forsmallloads,theprogrammetimeindicatedinthe“programmechart”maybereducedbyupto50%.

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Failure indicator blinks

Indication on display(if available) Description - Causes - Solutions

“Service”

from“F03”to“F43”(except“F18”and“F24”)

“F24”

“F02”or“FA”

“F18”or“Fod”

“Electricalmodulefault”Pushthe“Reset”buttonforatleast3seconds.

Mayappearforverywater-soakinglaundry,orifyouaddedtoomuchlaundryforaprogrammedestinedforsmallloadsonly.Do not overload the washing machine.Pushthe“Reset”buttonforatleast3secondstostoptheprogramme.Selectandstart“RinseandSpin”programmetocompletetheinterruptedwashprogrammeproperly.

“Waterstopfault”Turntheprogrammeselectortothe“Off/O”position,pulloutthemainsplugandturnthewatertapoff.Tilttheapplianceforwardcarefully(asecondpersonmusthelpyou)toallowcollectedwatertoflowoutfromthebottom.Then:• Plugintheapplianceagain.• Turnthewatertapon(ifwaterimmediatelyflowsintotheappliancewithouttheappliancebeingstarted,thereisafailure;turnoffthetapandnotifytheAfter-SalesService).

• Selectandstartthedesiredprogrammeagain.

“Overfoaming”Toomuchfoaminterruptedthewashprogramme.Ifyourwashingmachinehasa“DosingAid”function,andyouusedit:checkifthedosingvaluessetforthedifferentprogrammegroupscorrespondtothedosingvaluesrecommendedforthedetergentsyouuse(seedetailsinseparateInstructionsforthe“DosingAid”).• Selectandstartthe“Rinse&Spin”programme.• Afterwardsselectandstartthedesiredprogrammeagain,usinglessdetergent.Seealsoparagraph“Themachineisatastandstill....”onfirstpageofTrouble-shootingGuide.

If any of the faults described above persist, unplug the appliance, turn off the water tap andcontact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter).

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Spin-drying efficiency class Remaining moisture content in %

A(=mostefficient) lessthan45

B 45ormore,butlessthan54

C 54ormore,butlessthan63

D 63ormore,butlessthan72

E 72ormore,butlessthan81

REMAINING MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE LAUNDRY AFTER SPINNINGThedegreeofmoistureremaininginthelaundryafterspinningmainlydependsonthefabrictype,theselectedprogrammeandspinspeed.ThelowestremainingmoisturecontentcanbeachievedusingthewashprogrammereferredtobytheEnergyLabel,withmaximumspinspeed.Thisprogrammeismarkedintheseparateprogrammechartas“ReferenceprogrammefortheEnergyLabel”.Belowasurveyoftheremainingmoisturecontent(in%)relatedtothevariousspin-dryingefficiencyclasses:

• Youreachthebestuseofenergy,water,detergentandtimebyrunningtheprogrammeswiththemaximumloadsize.

• Saveenergybyusinga60°Cinsteadofa95°Cwashprogramme,orbyusinga40°Cinsteadofa60°Cwashprogramme.

• Pre-treatstainswithastainremover,orsoakdried-instainsinwaterbeforewashing,toreducethenecessityofahotwashprogramme.

• Use“Prewash”forheavilysoiledlaundryonly.Savedetergent,time,waterandenergybynotselecting“Pre-wash”forlightlyornormallysoiledlaundry.

• Donotexceedthedetergentdosagesindicatedinthemanufacturer’sinstructions.• Selectahighspinspeedifyouintendtodryyourlaundryinatumbledryer,inordertoreducetimeandenergyforthedryingprocess.

SAVE ENERGY AND HELP PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

EXPLANATION OF THE ENERGY LABEL(onlyforwashingmachineswithEnergyLabelaccordingtoDirective2010/30/EU)

TheEnergyLabelcontainsinformationonperformanceandconsumptionofyourwashingmachine:Theboldblackarrowmarkstheenergyefficiencyclass(A+++=mostefficient/D=leastefficient).

kWh/annum Powerconsumptionperyear Spindryingefficiencyclass (A=mostefficient/ G=leastefficient)

Waterconsumptionperyear Noiselevelwashing

Maximumloadcapacity Noiselevelspinning

L/annum dB

dBkg

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AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service:1. Trytoremedytheproblemyourself(see “TroubleshootingGuide”).

2.Restarttheprogrammetocheckwhetherthe problemhassolveditself.

3.Ifthewashingmachinecontinuestofunction incorrectly,callourAfter-SalesService.

Manufacturer:

Whirlpool Europe s.r.l.Viale Guido Borghi 2721025 Comerio (VA)Italy

Specify:• Thenatureoftheproblem.• Theexactmodelofthewashingmachine.• Theservicecode(numberaftertheword SERVICE).

The After-Sales Service sticker can be foundinside the door.

• Yourfulladdress.• Yourtelephonenumberandareacode. After-SalesServicephonenumbersand addressesaregivenontheguaranteecard. Alternatively,consultthedealerwhereyou purchasedtheappliance.

ACCESSORIESForsomefreestandingmodels,youcanobtainviaourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer:• APedestal Drawerwhichcanbeinstalled beneathyourwashingmachine.Itraisesyour machinetoallowformorecomfortableloading andunloading,asyounownolongerneedto bendasfartoaccesstheunit.Furthermore,it offersagreatspace-managementtooland storagesolution.

• aStacking Kit,bywhichyourdryercanbefixed ontopofyourwashingmachine.• aStacking Kit Shelf,bywhichyourdryercan befixedontopofyourwashingmachinetosave spaceandtofacilitateloadingandunloadingyour dryerinthathighposition.• aCover Panel Kit,bywhichyourwashing machinecanbebuiltunderacontinuouskitchen worktop,forexample.CheckwithourAfter- SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealerifthisis possibleforyourwashingmachinemodel.

Never lift the appliance by the worktop (if available) when transporting.1. Pulloutthemainsplug.

2. Turnoffthetap.

3. Checkthatmachinedooranddetergentdispenserareproperlyclosed.

4. Disconnecttheinletanddrainhoses.

5. Eliminateallwaterfromthehosesandfromtheappliance(see“DrainingResidualWater/ CleaningTheFilter”).

6. Fitthetransportbolts(obligatory).

TRANSPORT / HANDLING

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For Great Britain only

Warning - this appliance must be earthed

Fuse replacementIfthemainsleadofthisapplianceisfittedwithaBS1363A13ampfusedplug,tochangeafuseinthistypeofpluguseanA.S.T.A.approvedfusetoBS1362typeandproceedasfollows:1. Removethefusecover(A)andfuse(B).2.Fitreplacement13Afuseintofusecover.3.Refitbothintoplug.

Important:Thefusecovermustberefittedwhenchangingafuseandifthefusecoverislosttheplugmustnotbeuseduntilacorrectreplacementisfitted.Correctreplacementareidentifiedbythecolourinsertorthecolourembossedinwordsonthebaseoftheplug.Replacementfusecoversareavailablefromyourlocalelectricalstore.

For the Republic of Ireland onlyTheinformationgiveninrespectofGreatBritainwillfrequentlyapply,butathirdtypeofplugandsocketisalsoused,the2-pin,sideearthtype.

Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)Ifthefittedplugisnotsuitableforyoursocketoutlet,PleasecontactAfter-Salesserviceforfurtherinstruction.Pleasedonotattempttochangeplugyourself.Thisprocedureneedstobecarriedoutbyaqualifiedtechnicianincompliancewiththemanufacturesinstructionsandcurrentstandardsafetyregulations.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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Noise, excessive vibrations and water leakages can be caused by incorrect installation of washing machine.For freestanding models: NEVER move the washing machine by carrying it at the worktop.

REMOVE TRANSPORT BOLTS! (pict.1)Important: - Not removed transport bolts cause damages to the appliance!- Keep the transport bolts for further transporting of the appliance; in this case refit the transport bolts in reverse order.1.Loosenthescrewsofall4transportboltsby about35mm;use12mmwrench(pict.2a).2.Pushscrewinsideofmachinetostopposition (min.20mm)(pict.2b).3.Pullouttherubberringsfromtheholes(donot pullthescrews!).Thewholetransportboltcan beremovednow(pict.2c).4.Pushtheplasticcapsdeliveredwithyour washingmachineontheholestoclosethem (pict.2d).

ADJUSTMENT OF THE FEETTheappliancemustbeinstalledonasolidandlevelfloorsurface(ifnecessaryuseaspiritlevel).Iftheapplianceistobeinstalledonawoodenorfloatingfloor,distributetheweightbyplacingitonasheetofplywoodmeasuringatleast60x60cmandthicknessofatleast3cmwhichissecuredtothefloor.Ifthefloorisuneven,adjustthe4levellingfeetasrequired;donotinsertpiecesofwoodetc.underthefeet.Screwoutthewashingmachine´sfeetbyhandwith2-3anticlockwiseturnsandthenslackenthelocknutby13mmwrench(seepict.3,4).Slightlyliftthemachineandadjusttheheightofthefootrevolvingit(pict.4).Important:tightenthelocknutbyturningitanti-clockwisetowardstheappliancecasing(pict.5, 6).

CONNECT THE WATER INLET HOSEIfthewaterinlethoseisnotalreadyinstalled,screwbyhandthebentendoftheinlethosetothevalveonthewashingmachine‘sback(pict.7, 8).Screwbyhandthestraightendoftheinlethosetothetap,tighteningthenut.

Attention:•Nokinksinthehose!• Theappliancemust not beconnectedtothe mixingtapofanun-pressurizedwaterheater.•Checkwater-tightnessofconnectionsbyturning thetapcompletelyon.• Ifthehoseistooshort,replaceitwithasuitable lengthofpressureresistanthose(1000kPamin, EN50084approvedtype).

INSTALLATION GUIDE Pictures are on the cover of this Instruction for Use.For built-in washing machines: observe the separate Built-in Instructions

GB15

Ifyouneedalongerwaterstophose,contact ourAfterSalesServiceoryourdealer.•Checktheinlethoseregularlyforbrittleness andcracksandreplaceifnecessary.• Thewashingmachinecanbeconnectedwithout abackflowvalve.

CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE1.Incasethedrainhoseisinstalledasshownon pict.9:Unclipitfromtheholdersmarkedwith arrows.2. Incasethedrainhoseisinstalledintheupper partofthewashingmachine(pict.10):Unclipit frombothholdersmarkedwitharrows (dependingonthemodel).3.Firmlyconnectthedrainhosetothesiphonor anotheroutletfordrainwater.•Makesuretherearenokinksinthedrainhose.• Securethehosesothatitcannotfalldown.• Smallhandbasinsarenotappropriate.• Tomakeanextension,useahoseofthesame typeandsecuretheconnectionswithclips.•Heightforsiphon-drainhoseconnectionmust beminimum60cmandmaximum125cm•Max.Overalldrainhoselength:2,50m(inthis case,themaximumheightforfixationis90cm).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Useasocketwithanearthconnection.• Donotuseextensionleadsormultisockets.• Theelectricalpowercablemustbereplaced exclusivelybyalicensedelectrician.• Electricalconnectionsmustbemadeinaccordance withlocalregulations.

I-2012