Aeg-electrolux LAV 74700 E User Manual

ÖKO-LAVAMAT 74700 update

Der umweltschonende Waschautomat
The environmentally friendly washing machine
La lavadora ecológica

Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating instructions
Instrucciones para el uso

Dear customer,

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Please read these operating instructions through carefully.
Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of

these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future
reference. Pass them on to any future owners.

With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!,

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Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important
for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essen­tial that this information is observed.

0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical

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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally

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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
These operating instructions contain information about how to inde-

pendently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting".
If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer

Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the sep­arate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the
appliance).

In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section.

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nted on environmentally friendly paper.

Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically ....

Content

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

What does "update" mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Structure of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Extra program buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Final spin speed/o (Rinse hold) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

X/ (Start/Pause) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

 (Delay Timer) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Consumption values and time required for selected programs . . . . . . . . . 54

Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Filling in the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adding washing powder/fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Starting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Progress of the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Washing cycle finished/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Content

Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cleaning the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Executing an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Cleaning the suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Unlocking the door in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Suds cooling or extra rinse required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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1 Safety instructions

The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the
recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of
appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to famil­iarise you with the following safety instructions:

General safety

• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified
personnel. As a result of incorrect r epairs consider able dangers for the
user may result. Please contact our customer service department or
an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.

• Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the
control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside
of the washing machine is accessible.

• Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning,
care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the
mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by
switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the
plug fuse right out.

• Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the
actual plug.

• Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an
electric shock!

• During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the
door heats up. Do not touch!

• Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump, carrying out
emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency.

• Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric
shock hazard and danger of damages from water!

Installation, connection and initial operation

• Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.

• Run the first washing cycle without washing (t / Cottons 95, with
half the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum
and suds container caused during production.

• If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing tempera­tures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature
before starting it.

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Disposal

Safety of children

• Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling
electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately
supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to
play with the washing machine – there is a risk that the childr en may
lock themselves in the appliance.

• Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be danger ous for chil­dren – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.

• Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the
drum of the washing machine.

• When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the
flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door
lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endanger­ing their lives.

Intended use

• Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If
the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly
used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which
may result.

• Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due
to safety reasons.

• Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines.
Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers.

• The washing may not contain any flammable solvents.
Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry.

• Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning.

• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for
any damages.

• Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial
water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

2 Disposal

Dispose of the packaging!

Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly.
All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be dis­posed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator.

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The plastic parts can be reused:

• The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethyl­ene (marking >PE<).

• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene
(marking >PS<).

The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the
old paper collection.

Dispose of your old washing machine!

When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it
to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back
for a small fee.

2 Environmental tips

• For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way
you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the
environment!).

• The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit
the maximum loads.

• For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recom­mended washing powder quantity.

• By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be
removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.

• Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving
program.

• Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a wash­ing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without sof­tener.

• For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see
"Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener.
The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness
area I (= soft).

Important features of your appliance

• Program and temperature setting using the program selector.

• 4 extra programs selectable with buttons.

• ä (Stain program) for effectively treating stained washing.

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• Energy saving program for slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons.

• Maximum Spin speed 1400 revolutions per minute, speed for the
final spin automatically adapted depending on the washing program:
–t (Cottons/Linen) 1400 revolutions per minute
–} (Easy Cares) 1000 revolutions per minute
–Ã (Delicates) 1000 revolutions per minute
–s (Woollens) 1000 revolutions per minute

• Speed for the final spin can be changed to 1000, 800, 600 or 400 rev­olutions per minute.

• o (Rinse hold) can be added: the washing remains in the final
rinse water, it is not spun.

• ] (Delay timer): program start can be delayed by 1 to max. 19
hours (e.g. to times with a more economical power rate).

• Multi-display to show
–estimated program duration or time left until the end of the pro-

gram,
–delay timer (start time delay or time left to start of program),
–error code.

• Program progress display

• Aqua Control: maximum security against water damages.

• Automatic load adaptation with fuzzy logic: sensor controlled
washing process with variable number of rinse cycles, water quantity
dependent on foam and load, controlled spin etc, thus best washing
and rinsing results with the lowest automatically adapted water con­sumption.

• 4-chamber compartment for washing powder and fabric softener:
temporally delayed addition of softener, washing powder and stain
removing agent enables environmentally friendly washing and
improves the effectiveness of the detergents.

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Important features of your appliance

• ÖKO gate: ensures that the washing powder is fully exploited by
automatically closing the suds container during the wash cycle.

• Scoop ribs in the washing machine drum: ensure washing is wet fast
and equally.

• Anti-unbalance control system: for stability and smooth running.

• Extra water switch: suds cooling only or suds cooling with extra
rinse can be set.

• Automatic adjustable foot: the back right foot of your washing
machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the machine very
stable even at high spin speeds.

What does "update" mean?

The control system of your machine is fully electronic. The software
which determines this control system can be reprogrammed. If a state
of the art in washing technology is reached which clearly improves
your machine AEG will inform you. AEG will list the concrete improve­ments in this notification (e.g. extra rinse cycle, more water for adding
detergent, ...), so that you can decide whether or not you want to carry
out the update.

If you do decide to carry out an update, please contact your customer
service department. You can also find out from your customer services
how much the update would cost.

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Structure of the appliance

Front view

Control panel

Compartment for washing

powder and fabric softener

with handle flap

Type plate

(behind door)

Door with

handle

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Flap in front of

suds pump

Height adjustable

screw feet;
back right:

automatic adjustable foot

Control panel

Structure of the appliance

Rinse hold button

Program selector

Extra program buttons

Program selector

The program selector determines
the type of the washing cycle (e.g.
water level, drum movement,
number of rinses, spin speed) in
accordance with the type of wash­ing to be washed, as well as the
temperature of the suds. The differ­ent setting positions have the fol­lowing effect:

Final spin speed /

Multi-display

Display

Door

Delay timer

Program progress

display

Start/ Pause

button

button

Overdosing

display

Y (Off)

Switches the washing machine off, on all other positions it is on.

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Structure of the appliance

t (Cottons/Linen)

Main wash for cottons/linen (washing at r/cold up to 95 °C, rinsing/

fabric softening, spinning).

Position E: Energy saving of the program at approx. 67 °C for slightly

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to normally soiled cottons, extended washing time
(cannot be combined with </Quick Wash and ä /Stain).

} (Easy Care)

Main wash for easy care fabrics (washing at r/cold up to 60 °C, rins­ing/fabric softening, spinning).

à (Delicates)

Main wash for delicates (washing at r/cold or 40 °C, rinsing/fabric
softening, spinning, higher water level and reduced drum movement).

s (Woolens)

Main wash for machine washable woollens and especially delicate fab­rics (wash r/cold up to 40 °C, rinsing/fabric softening, spinning,
higher water level and considerably reduced drum movement).

A (Gentle Rinse)

Separate gentle rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (2 rinses
and spin).

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B (Starching)

Separate starching, separate fabric softening, separate impregnating
(one rinse runs, liquid detergent from the compartment w is added).

C (Pump Out)

Pumping out the water after a rinse hold (without any spinning at all).

D (Spin)

Pumping out the water after a rinse hold and spinning, or separate
spinning of hand washed cottons/linen.

F (Short Spin)

Pumping out the water after a rinse hold and short spinning, or sepa­rate short spin of handwashed, delicate fabrics (easy care washing, del­icates, woollens).

Structure of the appliance

Extra program buttons

The extra program buttons are used to adapt the
washing program to the degree of soiling of the
washing. Extra programs are not required for nor­mally soiled washing.
Depending on the program different functions can
be combined.

k (Pre Wash)

Cold prewash before the main wash which follows
automatically (not selectable for the s/Woollens
setting).

q (Soaking)

Soak before the main wash which follows automatically (1 hour at
40 °C, extendable to max. 19 hours, not selectable for s/Woollens
setting).

< (Quick Wash)

Shortened main wash for slightly soiled washing.

ä (Stain)

To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain remover rinse, not
selectable for s/Woollens setting).

Final spin speed/o (Rinse hold) button

With this key you can change the maximum speed for
the final spin. With o (Rinse hold) the washing stays
in the final rinse water, it is not spun.

X/ (Start/Pause) button

This starts the washing program and enables the brief
interruption of a washing program.

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Structure of the appliance

] (Delay Timer) button

With this button you can delay the start of a wash­ing program by 1 to max. 19 hours.

With the q (Soaking) button pushed the washing
program starts immediately, the soak is extended by the time set, the
main wash follows automatically.

Displays

Display ?(Door)

This lamp indicates when the door can be opened if the
machine is on:
– green = door can be opened
– off = door can currently not be opened
– red = door is open

Multi-display

The multi-display
– shows the running time of the selected pro-

gram or the remaining wash time in minutes, at
the same time the display
lamp  (Wash Time) lights up; or

– shows the delay time or the remaining time in hours

until the start of the washing program; or

– shows an error code (( and a number).

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Program progress display

Before the start of the program, this shows the
program steps selected. During the washing pro­gram, the display of the current washing program
step lights up.

k (Pre Wash)
l (Mainwash)
Á (Rinse)
o (Rinse Hold)
K (Spin)

 (End)

Å (Overdosing) display

This shows that in the washing program which has
just run, too much washing powder was used and due
to this reason an extra rinse was carried out.

Structure of the appliance

Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener

Suction cap

(must be tightly

stuck on)

k Compartment for prewash detergent/soaking agent or water

softener.
They are added right at the beginning of the washing program.

l Compartment for non-liquid i.e. powder main detergents and

possibly softeners.
They are added right at the beginning of the main washing pro­gram.

m Compartment for stain remover.

This is added during the ä (Stain) program in the main wash at
the optimal time.

w Compartment for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).

They are added to the final rinse water.

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Consumption values and time required for selected pro­grams

The values in the following table were determined under standard con­ditions. They provide a useful guide for household use.

Program selector/Temperature

t (Cottons/Linen) 95 5 52 1.70 125
t (Cottons/Linen) 60 5 52 1.00 110
t (Cottons/Linen) 40 5 52 0.60 100
} (Easy Care) 40 2.5 53 0.45 88
à (Delicates) r (cold) 2.5 50 0.40 55
s (Woollens) 30 1 52 0.30 55

Load
in kg

Water

in litres

Energy

in kWh

Time in

minutes

Before using your machine for the first time

0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel.
0 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent compartment into the

washing machine.
Only once this has been done does the suds container close and the

ÖKO gate can function correctly.

0 Run through a wash cycle without washing (t/Cottons 95, with half

the amount of washing powder).
This removes residues on the drum and suds container caused during

production.

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Preparing the washing cycle

Sorting out and preparing washing

• Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types
of washing and care symbols").

• Empty the pockets.

• Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.).

• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as from aprons.

• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).

• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.

• Put small and delicate pieces (baby socks, tights) in a washing net, a
pillow case with zip or in larger socks.

• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic fins
or tie them in a net or a bag.
We accept no liability for damages.

• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles,
otherwise whites will turn grey.

• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.

• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the effective­ness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when spinning.

• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.

• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.

Types of washing and care symbols

The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The
washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol.
The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maxi­mum specifications.

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Preparing the washing cycle

Cottons I

Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain and high temperatures.
The t (Cottons/Linen) program is suitable for this type of washing.

Linens G C

Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain.
The t (Cottons/Linen) program is suitable for this type of washing.

Easy care washing D H

Fabrics such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol require a softer mechanical treatment.
The } (Easy Cares) program is suitable for this type of washing.

Delicates D

Fabrics such as layered fabrics, micr ofibres, synthetics, curtains with this
care symbol require a very gentle treatment.
The à (Delicates) program is suitable for this type of washing.

Woollens and very delicate types of washing 9 ? B

Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol r eact
very sensitively to mechanical stress.
The s (Woollens) program is suitable for this type of washing.

Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing
machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for
machine washing".

Fabrics with the care symbol 8 (Hand washing) or @ (Do not wash!)
may not be washed in the washing machine!

Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately
several times"!

Washing powders and conditioners

Which washing powder and conditioner?

Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for washing
machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the producers.

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Preparing the washing cycle

How much washing powder and fabric softener?

The amount to be used depends on

• the load:

If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for
small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only
use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full
load.

• the degree of soiling of the washing:

For only slightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the
instructions of the washing powder producer and load.

• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:

The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the quanti­ties to use according to water hardness on the washing powder pack­aging.

Liquid detergent

Add liquid detergent using the measuring cup provided by the deter­gent industry. Please follow the instructions on the package.

Using a water softener

For a medium to high degree of water hardness (from water hardness
area II) water softener should be used. Follow the manufacturers
instructions! Then always dose detergent for hardness area I (=soft).
You can find information about the local degree of water hardness
from your water utility.

As the water softener has to be added before the main detergent (pre-

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softening of the water), 80% of the water softener otherwise needed is
sufficient.

Specifications of water hardness

Water hardness

I soft under 8 under 1.4
II medium hard 8-14 1.4-2.5
III hard 15-21 2.6-3.7
IV very hard above 21 above 3.7

Water hardness in °dH

(degrees of German hardness)

Water hardness in mmol/l

(Millimol per litre)

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Run wash cycle

Brief instructions

A washing cycle consists of the following steps:

0 Set the correct washing program:

– Set the program and temperature with the program selector
– Set any extra program(s) if required
– Change the final spin speed/select
–Set any

0 Open the door, put in the washing.
0 Shut the door.
0 Add washing powder/conditioner.
0 Start washing program.

After the washing program has finished:
Attention! If the washing cycle ended with rinse hold, carry out a

Pump out C, Spin D, or Short spin F before opening the door.

0 Open the door, remove the washing.
0 Switch off the washing machine: set the program selector to Y (Off).

] (Delay timer) if required.

o (Rinse hold) if required.

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Setting the washing program

See "Program tables" for suitable progr am, correct temper ature and any

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possible extra programs for the respective type of washing.

0 Set washing program and tempera-

ture: set program selector to the
washing program desired with the
required temperature.

The estimated duration of the pro­gram set is shown in minutes on the
multi-display.

0 If applicable select extra program(s):

• The displays of the extra programs selected light
up.

• To change your selection press another button.

• To deselect simply press the button again.

Run wash cycle

0 If applicable change the spin speed for the final spin/

rinse hold: Press the final spin speed/o (Rinse Hold)
button so often until the display of the spin speed
required illuminates (or of o/Rinse Hold).

With o (Rinse Hold) the washing stays in the final
rinse water, it is not spun.

0 If applicable set the delay timer: press the ]

(Delay Timer) button so often until the delayed
start required is displayed, for example 12h for a
12 hour delay of the start of the program.

If 19h is displayed and you press the button again the running time of

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the currently set washing program appears (display without h!). In this
state no delay timer is set.
For theq (Soaking) setting the delay timer determines the soaking
time. (Without delay timer the soaking time is approx. 1 hour.)

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Run wash cycle

Filling in the washing

0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly.

For information about the correct preparation of

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the washing see "Types of washing and care sym­bols".

0 Open the door: pull at the handle of the door.
0 Fill in the washing.

See the "Program tables" for the maximum load.

3

0 Firmly shut the door.

Caution! When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces of
washing! The fabric and machine could get damaged.

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Adding washing powder/fabric softener

0 Open the compartment: reach into the recess

under the compartment, pull the compartment
out as far as it will go.

0 Fill in washing powder/fabric softener.

For information about washing powder and fabric

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softeners see section "Washing powder and condi­tioners".

Run wash cycle

k Prewash agent/soaking agent

for extra program k (Pre Wasch)/q (Soaking),
or water softener

l Main detergent in powder form

(If you use water softener and need compartment k for the
prewash/soaking agent, add the water softener to the main
detergent compartment l.)

m Stain remover (only for ä / Stain program)
w Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).

Caution! Fill up the compartment to the MAX mark at the most.
If necessary dilute thick detergents to the MAX mark, dissolve
powdery starch.

0 Push the compartment right in.

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Run wash cycle

Starting the washing program

0 Check if the tap is open.
0 Start the washing program:

Press X/ (Start/Pause) button.
The washing program is started, or starts after the delay
time set has expired.

If the  (Door) display is flashing red when the X/ (Start/Pause)

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button is pushed, the door is not correctly closed. Firmly close the door
and press the X/ (Start/Pause) button again.

With the delay timer set:

The delay timer set expires, in the multi-display the remaining time
until the start of the program is displayed (each in full hours). During
this time, you can add washing or change or deactivate the delay timer.

• Adding washing: press the X/ (Start/Pause) button, this enables

the door to be opened. Then close the door and press the X/
(Start/Pause) button again.

• Changing or deactivating the delay timer: press the button  (Delay

Timer) so often until the time desired is displayed; if the program
running time is displayed (such as 110 ) the washing program starts
without a delay.

Progress of the washing program

Before the start the selected program steps ar e dis­played by the program progr ess display. During the
washing program the current program step is
shown.

The remaining wash time until the end of the pro­gram is continuously displayed in minutes.

During a washing program the spin speed can still
be changed or o (Rinse Hold) can still be set. No
other settings can be changed.

With the X/ (Start/Pause) button, the washing program can be
interrupted at any time and continued by pressing the button again.
The washing program can also not be changed during the pause.

To stop the washing progr am prematurely turn the program selector
to  (Off).

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Run wash cycle

Washing cycle finished/Removing the washing

If o (Rinse Hold) was selected:

0 After a rinse hold, the water first has to be pumped out:

– Either press the X/ (Start/Pause) button (the washing is spun in

accordance with the program which has just run; with the final spin
speed button/o (Rinse Hold) the spin speed can also be changed
whilst the washing is being spun),
or

– turn the program selector to C (Pump out) and press the X/ (Start/

Pause) button (the water is pumped out without the washing being
spun),
or

– turn the program selector to D (Spin) or F (Short spin) and press the

X/ (Start/Pause) button (the washing is spun or spun gently).

After this program step has been completed the  (End) lamp is illu­minated.

0 Open the door.

As soon as the  (Door) display is green the door can be opened.

0 Turn the program selector to  (Off).
0 Remove the washing.
0 After the program has finished, pull the washing powder compartment

out a little so that it can dry. Only lean the door to so that the washing
machine can get some air.

If the Å (Overdosing) display lights up it shows that in the washing

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program which has just run too much washing powder was used and
due to this reason an extra rinse was carried out. For the next wash fol­low the dosage instructions of the washing powder producer and the
load!

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Progr am tables

Washing

In the following not all possibilities, but only the ones used most often
and which are most useful are listed.

Type of washing,

care label

Cottons

I

Linen
G C

Easy cares
H D

Delicates

D

Woollens

9?B

2

Max. load

(dry weight)

5kg

5kg

2.5kg

2.5kg
(or 15-20m

curtains)

1kg

1

2

Program selector

Temperature

t (Cottons/Linen)
95

Energy saving program:
t (Cottons/Linen)
E

t (Cottons/Linen)
r(cold) up to 60

} (Easy Cares)
r(cold) up to 60

Delicates
r(cold), 40

Woollens
r(cold) up to 40

Possible

extra

programs

k (Pre wash)
q (Soaking)

< (Quick wash)

ä (Stain)
k ’(Pre wash)

q (Soaking)
k (Pre wash)

q (Soaking)

< (Quick wash)

ä (Stain)
k Pre wash
q (Soaking)

< (Quick wash)

ä (Stain)
k Pre wash
q Soaking

< Quick wash

ä Stain

< Quick wash

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1)A 10 l bucket holds about 2.5kg of dry washing (cottons).

2)Woollens with the wool mark may only be washed in the machine if they bear
the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for washing machine".

Program tables

Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating

Type of washing

Cottons/Linen 5kg B (Starching)

Max. load

(dry weight)

Program selector

Separate rinsing

Type of washing

Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Woollens 1kg

Max. load

(dry weight)

Program selector

A (Gentle Rinse)

Separate spinning

Type of washing

Cottons/Linen 5kg D (Spin)
Easy cares 2.5kg

Woollens 1kg

Max. load

(dry weight)

Program selector

F (Short spin)Delicates 2.5kg

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Cleaning and caring

In daily use

0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a

little so that it can dry out.

0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is

aerated from the inside and can dry out.

If the washing machine is not to be used for a long time:

0 Close the tap and disconnect the washing machine from the power

supply. (The leak pr otection Aqua Control does not oper ate if the power
supply is interrupted.)

Cleaning the operating panel

Control panel

Attention! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter-

gents to clean the panel and operating parts

0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm

water.

Detergent compartment

Now and again the detergent compartment should be cleaned.

0 Pull out the detergent compartment as far as it will go.
0 Remove the detergent compartment by pulling heftily.
0 Remove the suction cap.

0 Clean the suction cap under running

water.

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Cleaning and caring

0 Clean the separate compartments with

warm water from the back. A bottle
brush is a useful help here.

0 Push on the suction cap until the stop,

so that it is sitting tightly.

0 Clean the entire detergent compart-

ment inside area with a brush.

0 Insert the detergent compartment into the guides and push it in.

Washing machine drum

The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Rusty
foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.

Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents
containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel
wool. Our customer service department has suitable agents available.

0 Remove rust deposits on the drum with a stainless steel cleansing

agent.

Door

0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber

sleeve behind the door and remove them if applicable.

Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost

Damages caused by frost are not covered by the warranty! If the wash-

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ing machine is in a room with a risk of freezing, in the event of a risk of
freezing, an emergency emptying has to be done (see "Executing an
emergency emptying"). Additionally:

0 Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap and place it on the floor.

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Troubleshooting

The whistling noise when spinning which is somewhat

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different compared with older washing machines is due
to the modern drive system.

Remedy

In the event of a problem, try to eliminate it with the help of the infor­mation provided here. If you call out the customer service to eliminate
one of the problems listed here, a charge is levied even during the war­ranty time.

If in the display the error code (1 or (2 is displayed, you may be able
to solve the problem yourself.

Display (1 as for under "No water flows in".
Display (2 as for "Washing has not been spun well, ..." in the table of

disturbances below.
After eliminating the error, press the X/ (Start/Pause) button. If the

error code is displayed again, please contact your customer service.

Disturbance Possible cause Remedy

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Washing machine does
not work.

No water flows in.
Error code (1 appears.

The mains plug is not con­nected.

The fuse of the household
electrical system is faulty.

The door is not correctly
closed.

X/ (Start /Pause) button
not pressed for long enough.

The tap is closed. Open the tap.

The sieve in the clamp of the
inlet hose is locked.

Plug in the mains plug.

Replace the fuse.

Close the door; you must
hear a click as it locks.

Press the X/ (Start/Pause)
button until the program
starts.

Unscrew the hose from the
tap, remove the sieve and
clean it under flowing water.

Troubleshooting

Disturbance Possible cause Remedy

Washing machine
vibrates during opera­tion or is unsteady.

The suds in the main
wash cycle create too
much foam.

Water is leaking out
from under the wash­ing machine.

Fabric softener is not
added, compartment
À for fabric softener
is filled with water.

The height-adjustable screw
feet are not correctly set.

There is only very little wash­ing in the machine (e.g. only
a bath robe).

Water could not be comple­tely pumped out before the
spin
– because there is a kink in

the outlet hose or

– the suds pump is blocked.

Probably too much washing
powder was used.

The clamp on the inlet hose
is not tight.

The inlet hose has a leak.

The lid of the suds pump is
not correctly closed.

Washing is caught in the
door.

Suction cap in the compart­ment for fabric softener is
not correctly fitted or is
blocked.

Adjust the feet according to
the installation and connec­tion instruction.

This does not hinder the
machine from functioning
correctly.

Check that the outlet hose is
correctly laid and if appli­cable eliminate the kink or
clean the suds pump and if
necessary remove any for­eign bodies from the pump
housing.

Only use as much as the
washing powder manufac­turer recommends.

Tighten the inlet hose clamp.

Check the inlet hose and if
necessary replace it.

Close the lid correctly.

Abort the program, remove
the washing caught in the
door, start a new pr og ram.

Clean the detergent com­partment, fit the suction cap
on firmly.

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Troubleshooting

Disturbance Possible cause Remedy

Washing has not been
spun well, there is
water left in the drum.
Error code (2 appears.

The door cannot be
opened with the
machine on.

The rinse water is
cloudy.

When pressing an extra
program button the
corresponding display
does not light up.

Washing powder resi­dues are left in the
washing powder com­partment.

There is a kink in the outlet
hose.

Maximum pumping height
(drain height 1m from the
position of the machine) is
exceeded.

Suds pump is blocked.

If a siphon is connected: the
siphon is blocked.

The door is locked due to
safety reasons (?/Door
display is off).

Probably caused by a wash­ing powder with a high sili­cate content.

The extra program selected is
not combinable with the
program set.

The tap is not fully open. Open the tap fully.
The sieve in the clamp of the

inlet hose is blocked.
The sieve at the clamp con-

nection of the inlet hose on
the machine is blocked.

Eliminate the kink.

Please contact the customer
service department, it has a
retro-kit available for pump
heights above 1m.

Switch off the machine and
pull the plug out of the
socket, clean the suds pump.

Clean the siphon.

Wait until the ?/Door
display is green.

This does not negatively
affect the rinse results. If
necessary use liquid deter­gent.

Make another selection.

Clean the sieve.

Clean the sieve.

If the washing results are not satisfactory

If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in
the drum

• Insufficient washing powder has been added.

• Incorrect washing powder was used.

• Special stains were not pretreated.

• Program or temperature was not set correctly.

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Troubleshooting

• When using modular washing powders the individual components

were not used in the correct ratio.

If there are still grey stains on the washing

• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with insuf-

ficient washing powder.

• The temperature selected for the wash was too low.

• A frequent cause is that fabric softener especially a concentrated one

has come into contact with the washing. Wash out these types of
stains as fast as possible and use the fabric softener carefully.

If after the final rinse foam is still visible

• Modern washing powders can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle.

The washing is nevertheless sufficiently rinsed.

If there are white residues on the washing

• These are insoluble contents of modern washing powders. They are

not the result of an insufficient rinse.
Shake out the washing or brush it off. Perhaps you should turn the
washing inside out in future before washing it. Review your choice of
powder, possibly use liquid detergents in future.

Executing an emergency emptying

1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before the emergency emp-

tying!
If the washing machine no longer pumps out the washing suds an

emergency emptying must be carried out.
Caution! The washing suds, which flow out of the emergency emptying

hose can be hot. Risk of scalding! First allow the suds to cool down
before an emergency emptying!

0 Put down a flat container to catch the suds draining out.
0 Pull down the flap in the left corner of

the base strip and remove it.

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Troubleshooting

0 Release the emergency emptying hose

from its holder.

0 Pull the emergency emptying hose out a

little.

0 Place the container underneath to

catch the water.

0 Release the plugs of the emergency emp-

tying hose by turning them anti-clock­wise and pull them out.

The suds drain out. Depending on the
amount of suds, it may be necessary to
empty the container to catch the water
several times. To do this, temporarily
close the emergency emptying hose again with the plugs.

When the suds have drained out completely:

0 Push the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose.
0 Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch onto

the holder.

0 Replace the flap in the base plate and close it.

When the washing machine is completely empty, the ÖKO gate can no

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longer function correctly. Therefore before the next wash fill in approx
1l water (pour it in through the washing powder compartment).

Cleaning the suds pump

1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before cleaning the suds

pump!

0 First execute an emergency emptying (see section "Executing an emer-

gency emptying").

0 Place a floor cloth on the floor in front of the lid of the suds pump. Left

over water could flow out.

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0 Unscrew the lid of the suds pump by

twisting it anti-clockwise and pull it off.

0 Remove any foreign bodies which may be

in the pump housing.

0 Check whether the impeller of the pump

can be turned. (It is normal for the pump
to jerk when running.) If the impeller
cannot be turned at all please contact
your customer service department.

0 Replace the lid (insert the ridges on the

lid into the guiding slots) and screw on
tightly in a clockwise direction.

0 Close the emergency emptying hose, push

it in and fasten it.

0 Close the flap.

Troubleshooting

Unlocking the door in an emergency

If the door cannot be opened (e.g. due to a faulty door lock or due to a
power cut during the washing program), it can be opened with the help
of an emergency unlock feature.

0 If water can be seen in the window of the door first execute an emer-

gency emptying (see section "Executing an emergency emptying").

0 Turn the knob anti-clockwise with the help

of a coin or a screwdriver.

0 Open the door by pulling on the door handle.

Knob

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Troubleshooting

Suds cooling or extra rinse required

The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption set­ting. It may however be necessary to cool down the suds before pump­ing them out, to avoid damage to the plastic drainage hoses (suds
cooling).

For people who suffer from a washing powder allergy, it may be helpful
to rinse with extra water (extra rinse cycle). This can be set with the
extra water button:

Position 1: cooling down suds

The suds are cooled down before the water is pumped out at the end of
the main wash (by adding cold water). This setting is only effective for
t (Cottons/Linen) at a temperature of above 40 °C.)

Position 2: Cooling down suds and extra rinse

The suds are cooled down as for position 1, in addition to this (except
for s/Woollens) an extra rinse cycle is carried out.

On delivery of the machine the extra water switch is in the 0 position.
Due to the process of cooling down the suds or an extra rinse cycle, the

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water consumption and wash time is increased.

Setting:

0 Pull the washing powder compartment out until

the extra water switch on the left of the frame is
accessible.

0 Set the extra water switch to

1 (suds cooling) or
2 (suds cooling and extra rinse).

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Technical data

Height x width x depth 85x60x60cm
Depth with the door opened 95cm
Height adjustability approx. +10/-5mm
Empty weight approx. 85kg
Full load (depending on the program) max. 5kg
Area of application household
Drum speed when washing max. 53rpm
Drum speed when spinning see type plate
Water pressure 1-10bar

(=10–100N/cm

This appliance complies with the following EC directives:

;

• 73/23/EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’

• 89/336/EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the

Modification directive 92/31/EEC

Power supply

Please refer to the type plate for specifications about the power supply .
The nominal voltage stated on the type plate and type of current must
be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the point
of installation. Also refer to the type plate for the fuse required.

2

= 0.1–1,0MPa)

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Information for the electrician

When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly . Please follow the relevant information in the
"Installation and connection instructions" section.

For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram
can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the
appliance.

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Service

.

In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summa­rised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful infor­mation there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre.
Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guar antee
Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the appliance).

Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:

Make a note of the E/PNC number and the F number . They are both on
the type plate behind the door of your washing machine.

E/PNC no. ......................

F n. .....................

If possible establish:

• How is the disturbance evident?

• Under what circumstances does the disturbance
occur?

• Does the multi-display issue an error message?
(( and a number)?

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When do you incur costs even during the warranty period?

– if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the

Troubleshooting table (see section "Troubleshooting "),

– if the customer service engineer has to make several journeys because

he did not receive all the necessary important information before his
visit and now e.g. has to fetch spares. You ca n avoid these extr a trips
by preparing your telephone call properly in the way described above

Index

A

Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 66

Automatic adjustable foot . . . . . . . . . .47

, 48

C

Conditioners

liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

, 56, 64, 65

, 61

, 56, 64
, 68, 76

D

Delay Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 49, 52, 59

Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Door opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2

, 56, 64

, 73

E

Easy care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 56, 64

Emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

, 50, 64

F

Fabric softener . . . . . . . .45, 48, 53, 58, 61

H

Hand washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

L

Leak protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Limescale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Linen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Liquid detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

, 56, 64, 65

M

Main detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 61

Microfibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Multi-display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

, 49, 52, 76

O

ÖKO gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 54, 72

Overdosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

, 63

P

Pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 59, 61, 64

Prewash agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Program progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

, 61
, 62

Q

Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 59, 64

R

Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 49, 51, 59, 63

S

Silk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Soaking agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Spin . . . . . . 46

Stain . . . . . 45

Suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Synthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

, 49, 50, 51, 58, 59, 62, 65
, 46, 51, 53, 59, 61, 64, 71

, 59, 64

, 61

, 72

T

Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 76

U

Unlocking the door in an emergency . . . .73

update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

W

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 68

Washing

coloured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

delicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

double layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

easy care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

fabric softening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

insufficiently clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

normally soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

slightly soiled . . . . . . . . . . .45

soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Washing powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

allergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

residues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Water

hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

pumping out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

, 65

, 55, 56, 64

, 56, 64

, 46, 51, 57

, 59, 61

, 53, 61, 65

, 53, 61

, 57
, 63

, 53, 57, 61

, 56, 64

77