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        Faults and what to do about them

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The water is not draining.

Drain pipe or water drain hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the 

water drain hose.

Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain 

pipe and the water drain hose are not kinked or trapped.

The drain pump is blocked. 

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 "Drain pump is blocked" on page 44

The drain hose at the siphon is blocked. 

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 "The drain hose at the siphon is blocked" on page 45

- - -  (Rinse hold = no final drain) is activated (depending on the module). 

Continue the programme by selecting 

Spin/Drain 

p

 and pressing 

I

 

Start/Reload

 .

The water drain hose is connected too high. Install the water drain hose at 

a maximum height of 1 meter. 

 

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 "Hose and cable lengths" on page 16

Water is not visible in the 

drum.

Not a fault – the water is below the visible area.

«

 i-Dos button cannot be 

operated.

Is automatic dosing an option for the programme? 

Is the pump unit blocked? Switch off the appliance and clean the pump 

unit. 

The wrong detergent/fab-

ric softener has been 

poured into the dis-

penser(s).

Empty the dispenser(s), clean it/them and pour in the correct product. 

 

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 "Filling the dispensers" on page 39

Detergent/fabric softener 

has congealed in the dis-

pensers.

Empty the dispenser(s), clean it/them and pour in the correct product. 

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 "Emptying the 

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 i-Dos detergent drawer, cleaning the 

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 i-Dos detergent 

drawer and its housing, cleaning the 

«

 i-Dos pump unit" on page 41

 

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 "Filling the dispensers" on page 39

Foam is leaking from the 

detergent drawer.

Automatic dosing: 

«

 i-Dos check the dosage settings and, if required, 

reduce the basic dosage.   

If required, use a different liquid detergent/fabric softener.

Manual dosing: Have you used too much detergent? Use less detergent in 

the next wash cycle.

Immediate action: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of 

water and pour it into the manual dosing compartment (not suitable for out-

door clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).

Repeated, intensive foam-

ing.

Automatic dosing: 

«

 i-Dos check the dosage settings and, if required, 

reduce the basic dosage.   

If required, use a different liquid detergent/fabric softener.

Manual dosing: Have you used too much detergent? Add less detergent in 

the next time you run a wash cycle with the same load.

Detergent/fabric softener 

drips off the seal and col-

lects on the door or in the 

seal fold.

There is too much detergent/fabric softener in the dispensers. Do not fill the 

dispensers above the 

max.

 mark.

Faults

Cause/Remedy

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Page 2: ...e operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washer dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This si...

Page 3: ...tarching 25 Dyeing bleaching 25 C Detergent 26 Correct selection of detergent 26 Saving energy and detergent 26 P Overview of programmes 27 Selectable programme 27 Drying table 31 0 Programme default settings 32 C Temperature 32 0 Spin Speed 32 B Finish in myTime 32 Additional programme settings33 Ô Wash Dry 33 l Rinse Plus 33 s Prewash 33 varioSpeed 34 i Dos setting 34 1 Operating the appliance 3...

Page 4: ...ndry consisting of machine washable items and hand washable woollens see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance must only be used for drying and freshening up domestic laundry consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying see label on item Using the applian...

Page 5: ...he appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity Warning Risk ...

Page 6: ...nd the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed The installation must have an adequate cross section The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times If this is not possible in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations a switch all pole disconnec...

Page 7: ...er to move the appliance Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges Wear protective gloves to lift it Riskofinjury If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed they may constitute a ...

Page 8: ...ntact with solvents oil wax wax remover paint grease or stain remover may ignite when dried in the machine or even cause the appliance to explode Therefore please note Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals ...

Page 9: ...t use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of injury If you support your weight sit on the appliance door when it is open the appliance may tip over which may result in injury Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open Riskofinjury If you climb onto the appliance the worktop may break which may result in injury Do not climb onto the appliance Riskofinjury If you...

Page 10: ...ucts cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Cleaning Maintenance Warning Risk of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with w...

Page 11: ...ents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove any detergent spray or other residues immediately 7 Environmental protection En...

Page 12: ...ged period approx 5 minutes the display panel lighting goes out before the programme starts and after the programme has ended À flashes Select any button to activate the display backlighting Low power mode is not be activated when the programme is running If the laundry is then dried in the appliance select the maximum possible spin speed The less water the laundry contains the less time and energ...

Page 13: ...igh water pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Installation surface Note The appliance must be stable aligned so that it does not move around The installation su...

Page 14: ... cabinets Removing the transport locks Caution Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for transportation using transport locks If the transport locks are not removed the appliance may become damaged when it is operated Before using the appliance for the first time make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks Keep the locks in a safe place To prevent transport damage from...

Page 15: ...covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap in hooks Removing the support struts 1 Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts 2 Remove the transport struts 3 Undo and remove the screws on the horizontal transport strut 4 Remove the transport strut 7 7 ...

Page 16: ...he appliance to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler Do not use a used supply hose Only use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer Do not bend squash modify or cut through the water supply hose otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed Only tighten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much wit...

Page 17: ...et Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water e g when draining hot water into a washbasin Do not reach into the hot water Caution Water damage When water is being pumped away the outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point Secure the drain hose so that it cann...

Page 18: ...t standard accessory available from specialist dealers Alignment Level the appliance using a spirit level Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise vibrations and wandering 1 Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench by turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the appliance with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four a...

Page 19: ...ns The mains plug can be accessed at all times The mains cable is not bent squashed modified cut through or in contact with heat sources Before washing for the first time The appliance was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual test water run the Drum Care k programme the first time without laundry Note The appliance must have been installed and connected properly P...

Page 20: ...t locks 1 Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place Note Use a screwdriver if necessary 2 Insert all four sleeves a Clip the mains cable securely in the holders b Insert and tighten the screws c Clip the hoses securely in the holders Before switching on the appliance again Notes The support struts must be removed Removing the support struts on page 15 The transport braces must be removed Rem...

Page 21: ...Getting to know the appliance en 21 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceAppliance Detergent drawer 0 Control panel 8 Loading door Service flap ...

Page 22: ...mme default settings Page 32 0 Additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all additional programme settings Page 33 8 I Start Reload button for starting interrupting e g adding laundry and cancelling a programme Programme selector for selecting the programme and for switching the appliance on and off ...

Page 23: ...n speed in rpm revolutions per minute 2 No spin 2 30 Programme remaining time Programme remaining time depends on the programme selec tion in h min hours minutes 0 5 24 h Finish in myTime Programme ends after h h hours 10 0 kg 6 0 kg Maximum load for washing dry ing Recommended load in kg Depending on the selected model and pro gramme Display Setting Ô x Ô x Ô Wash Dry 1 2 3 l Rinse Plus s s Prewa...

Page 24: ... pockets Remove any foreign objects Remove metal parts paper clips etc Trousers knitwear and knitted textiles e g jersey garments T shirts or sweatshirts should be turned inside out Ensure that underwired bras are appliance washable Wash delicates in a net or bag tights underwired bras etc Close zips button up covers Brush sand out of pockets and collars Remove curtain fittings or place in a net b...

Page 25: ...ying hand washed textiles must be spun at the appropriate spin speed Before drying spin at the optimum speed A spin speed of more than 1000 rpm is recommended for cotton more than 800 rpm for easy care textiles Do not iron washing immediately after drying It is recommended to roll the washing up first to distribute residual moisture evenly To ensure a good drying performance quilts terry cloths an...

Page 26: ...r viscose Programme Delicates Silk Y cold max 40 C Detergent for woollens Suitable for woollen fabrics Programme h Wool Í cold max 40 C Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling you can save energy lower washing temperature and detergent Note When measuring the amount of all detergents additives care products and cleaning agents please always check the manufacturer s instructions an...

Page 27: ...cs heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 10 0 5 0 kg 6 0 kg Ž 90 C 400 1400 rpm varioSpeed s Prewash l Rinse Plus Ô Wash Dry Ý è è Cottons Eco t Hard wearing fabrics heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a comparable washing result for the Cottons v pro gramme Note The washing temperature is lower than the selec...

Page 28: ...es 2 0 kg Ž 40 C 2 800 rpm s Prewash l Rinse Plus Ý è è h Wool Í Hand or appliance washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from shrinking with longer pauses in the programme during which the items rest in the water Note In order to prevent clothing shrink after drying still con tainasmallamountofwater pleasetakeouttheclothesassoo...

Page 29: ...osing the detergent 0 0 kg 0 0 kg Ž 40 C 90 C 1000 rpm Ô Wash Dry Ý Rinse For rinsing with a subsequent spin cycle 2 1400 rpm l Rinse Plus Ô Wash Dry Ý è 0 Spin Drain p Single spinning program with selectable spin speed and subse quent draining To select the Drain p program set the spin speed to 2 2 1400 rpm Ô Wash Dry Ý Æ Hygiene Care An innovative program pretreat dry laundry by hot air up to 70...

Page 30: ...ashing and 120 minutes for drying it can be reduced in 10 minute increments Notes Increase the length of the programme with l Rinse Plus additional programme setting The B Finish in myTime programme default setting can not be selected for this programme If you use this programme for drying the detergent can not be added It is recommended to use automatic drying function to get better drying result...

Page 31: ...ing effect may be affected by the clothing type clothing weight dehydration degree and ambient temperature In order to achieve uniform drying effect it is recommended to distinguish between heavy and light weight clothing For example separate the thick towel and the shirt to bake In order to reduce the wrinkling of clothing after drying it is recommended to put a small amount of clothing drying Pl...

Page 32: ...e model and the programme that has been selected B Finish in myTime Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Finish in time in 0 5h h hour increments between minimum selectable ending time and 9 5h or 1 hour increments between 10h and 24h up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme except G myTime programme The programme duration is displayed for the select...

Page 33: ...ing mode select a washing programme and touch Ô Wash Dry till only the symbol Ô appeared in display The laundry will be drying without washing The individual washing mode when select a programme e g Wash Dry 60 that defaulted washing and drying phases combined touch Ô Wash Dry till only the symbol x appeared in display The drying phase will be cancelled Notes Do not exceed the maximum loads for dr...

Page 34: ...appliance was tested before delivery To remove residual water from the test procedure the first wash cycle should be run without laundry using the Drum Care k programme Before washing for the first time on page 19 Notes Never switch on a damaged appliance Inform customer service 1 Insert mains plug Warning Risk of death from electric shock Risk of death if live parts are touched Never pull out the...

Page 35: ...anual dosing compartment Manual dosing on page 40 Starting the programme Touch and hold I Start Reload button for 1 2 seconds then release the button The programme starts and the appliance door is locked The finish in time is shown in the display panel and counts down until the programme starts After the programme has started the programme duration is displayed And the symbols for the programme pr...

Page 36: ...e running to cool down the laundry till the Hot disappears then select another programme Cancel the programme For programmes washing at high temperatures 1 Touch the I Start Reload button 2 To cool down laundry Select Rinse 3 Touch the I Start Reload button For programmes washing at low temperatures 1 Touch the I Start Reload button 2 Select 0 Spin Drain p 3 Touch the I Start Reload button For pro...

Page 37: ... and wait for it to unlock a Intelligent dosing system IntelligentdosingsystemFamiliarising yourself with i Dos i Dos Intelligent dosing system Your appliance has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener The optimum quantities of liquid detergent and fabric softener are dispensed automatically depending on the programme and settings Automatic dosing is activated at the...

Page 38: ...e corresponding symbols light up in the display 3 Start the programme The drum rotates and depending on the programme selected load detection takes place takes up to 2 minutes Depending on the load detected the required quantities of detergent and fabric softener in the last wash cycle are then dosed which can be detected by a pump noise Automatic dosing can be activated or deactivated for each of...

Page 39: ...nt care product you are using the water hardness and or the degree of soiling Adjusting the basic dosage 1 Press and hold i Dos for approx three seconds The basic dosage setting is displayed for one of the dispensers 2 Change the setting using B Finish in myTime 3 Briefly press i Dos The basic dosage setting is displayed for the second dispenser 4 Change the setting using B Finish in myTime 5 Pres...

Page 40: ...different liquid detergent or fabric softener type manufacturer etc empty the relevant dispenser completely and clean it beforehand Page 41 Manual dosing For programmes in which automatic dosing is not possible or desirable or in which it has been deactivated you will need to add detergent to the manual dosing compartment The detergent and or care product in this compartment is dispensed when the ...

Page 41: ...ng the i Dos detergent drawer cleaning the i Dos detergent drawer and its housing cleaning the i Dos pump unit 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out the detergent drawer 3 Press down the insert and remove the drawer completely 4 Press the pump unit insert and remove it 5 Unclip the rear detergent drawer lid and remove it 6 Empty the detergent drawer ...

Page 42: ...er Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water Protect the rear plug against water detergent and fabric softener residue 8 Clean the drawer inside surface and lids with a soft damp cloth or a hand shower 9 Dry the drawer lids and pump unit and put them back together 10 Clean the inside of the detergent drawer housing 11 Push in the detergent drawer ...

Page 43: ...of the end signal 3 The volume of the button signals 4 Switching the drum care information signal on off Exiting setting mode You can now end the process and set the programme selector to the Û Off position The settings are saved H Sensors SensorsUnbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeat...

Page 44: ...t use abrasive cloths sponges or detergents stainless steel cleaner Do not clean the appliance with a water jet Drum Use chlorine free cleaning agents do not use steel wool If there are odours in the appliance or to clean the drum run the Drum Care k 90 C programme without laundry Descaling Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly However if it is required follo...

Page 45: ...fit and screw on the pump cover The handle must be in a vertical position 6 Close the service flap Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash Pour 1 litre of water into manual dosing compartment and start the Drain p programme The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1 Turn the programme selector to Û Off Pull out the mains plug 2 Loosen the hose clam...

Page 46: ... Clean the filters 1 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance 2 Use pliers to remove the filter 3 Clean the filter with a small brush 4 Connect the hose and check for leaks 3 Faults and what to do about them FaultsandwhattodoaboutthemEmergency release E g power outage or in the event of a loss of power The programme continues when the power supply is restored However if the laundry has t...

Page 47: ... fast signal The door was opened and the water level is too high Close the door continue the programme with I Start Reload button or select Drain p Flashes slowly The door lock temperature is too high to open the door Wait approx 30 seconds until the door lock temperature cools down Hot The temperature in the drum is too high Wait for the appliance running to cool down the laundry till the Hot dis...

Page 48: ...lternating with 10 Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water outlet hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and the water outlet hose are not kinked or trapped The drain pump is blocked Drain pump is blocked on page 44 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Hose and cable lengths on page 16 The water drain hose is con...

Page 49: ...tener congealed in the dispenser s Is the i Dos pump unit blocked Emptying the dispenser s pour about 50 C water into the dispenser s Do not fill the dispensers above the max mark and soaking for about 1 hour then empty the dispenser s and pour detergent fabric softener again If you cannot rectify a fault yourself please all customer services The programme will not start Have you touched the I Sta...

Page 50: ...ensers on page 39 Detergent fabric softener has congealed in the dis pensers Empty the dispenser s clean it them and pour in the correct product Emptying the i Dos detergent drawer cleaning the i Dos detergent drawer and its housing cleaning the i Dos pump unit on page 41 Filling the dispensers on page 39 Foam is leaking from the detergent drawer Automatic dosing i Dos check the dosage settings an...

Page 51: ...tection system is adjusting an imbalance The programme is taking longer than usual Not a fault the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry Not a fault the foam detection system is activated a rinse cycle has been switched on The length of the pro gramme changes during the wash cycle Not a fault the programme sequence is optimised for the s...

Page 52: ...he water tap must be on all the time till the end of the drying phase Drying duration extended Run the Drum Care k Ž cold programme to remove fluff which has col lected in the washer drum during the drying phase If the ambient temperature is higher than 30 C this may extend the drying time Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time Venti late the room Drying programme do...

Page 53: ...e spin speed for the particular washing programme Washer dryer overloaded Observe the recommendations for the maximum load in the programme table and on the load display Do not overload the washer dryer as the maximum load for the drying phase is less than the maximum load for the wash cycle Unload the washer dryer after washing with the maximum load and divide the laundry into two drying cycles T...

Page 54: ...s v 90 C 10 0 kg 2 90 kWh 98 l 3 h Easy Care Ó 40 C 4 0 kg 0 81 kWh 66 l 2 h Mix Ñ 40 C 4 0 kg 0 61 kWh 47 l 1 h Delicates Silk Y 30 C 2 0 kg 0 18 kWh 36 l _ h h Wool Í 30 C 2 0 kg 0 28 kWh 36 l _ h Values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456 Observed values may deviate from the indicated values due to influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature ambient temperature ...

Page 55: ...e to a fault in our Aqua Stop system we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused 2 The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance 3 It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine...

Page 56: ...G E 6 75 33 1 6 1 68 2 Ă 7 XQGHU 7UDGHPDUN LFHQVH RI 6LHPHQV Repair order and advice in the event of faults You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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