Blomberg WNF 7341 A User Manual

Washing Machine

WNF 7341 A

User Manual

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,
We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured in
state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure.
Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and
keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone else,
give the manual as well.

The user manual will help you use your machine in a fast
and safe way.

• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.

• Always follow the safety instructions.

• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.

• Read also the other documents supplied with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences

between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

C Important information or useful hints about usage.
A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
B Warning for electric shock.

2820521335_EN/101011.1228

This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect
the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this
purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material.
It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be
mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your
manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance
with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance
collection points closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect
the environment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your washing machine 4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Important safety
instructions 6

General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Installation 8

Appropriate installation location . . . . . . . 8

Removing packaging reinforcement. . . . 8

Removing the transportation locks. . . . . 8

Connecting water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disposing of packaging material . . . . . 12

Transportation of the product. . . . . . . . 12

Disposing of the old product . . . . . . . . 12

4 Preparation 13

Things to be done for energy saving . . 13

Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Preparing laundry for washing . . . . . . . 13

Correct load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Loading the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using detergent and softener . . . . . . . 15

Tips for efficient washing . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Spin speed selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Programme and consumption table. . . 21

Auxiliary function selection . . . . . . . . . . 22

Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Progress of programme. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Loading door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the selections after programme

has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Canceling the programme . . . . . . . . . . 24

End of programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

6 Maintenance and cleaning 25

Cleaning the detergent drawer. . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the loading door and the

drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the body and control panel . . 25

Cleaning the water intake filters . . . . . . 25

Draining remaining water and cleaning the

pump filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7 Troubleshooting 28

8 Guarantee 34

9 Service 35

5 Operating the product 18

Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparing the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Main programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Additional programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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1 Your washing machine

Overview

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4

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1- Power cable
2- Top panel
3- Control panel
4- Filter cap

5- Adjustable feet

6- Loading door
7- Detergent drawer
8- Drain hose

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Technical specifications

Models (EN)
Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg)
Height (cm)
Width (cm)

Depth (cm)
Net weight (±4 kg.)
Electrical input (V/Hz)

Total current (A)

Total power (W)
Spin speed (rpm max.)
Stand-by mode power (W)
Off-mode power (W)

WNF7341A

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84

60

55

70

230 V / 50Hz

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2200

1400

1.35

0.25

Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality

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of the product.

Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.

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Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying it

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are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards.
Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product, these values
may vary.

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2 Important safety instructions

This section contains safety instructions
that will help protect from risk of personal

injury or property damage. Failure to

follow these instructions shall void any
warranty.

General safety

• This product should not be used

by persons with physical, sensory
or mental disorders or unlearned
or inexperienced people (including
children) unless they are attended by
a person who will be responsible for
their safety or who will instruct them
accordingly for use of the product.

• Never place the product on a carpet-

covered floor; otherwise, lack of
airflow beneath the machine will
cause electrical parts to overheat.
This will cause problems with your
product.

• Do not operate the product if the

power cable / plug is damaged. Call

the Authorized Service Agent.

• Have a qualified electrician connect
a 16-Ampere fuse to the installation

location of the product.

• If the product has a failure, it should

not be operated unless it is repaired

by the Authorized Service Agent.

There is the risk of electric shock!

• This product is designed to resume

operating in the event of powering
on after a power interruption. If you
wish to cancel the programme, see
"Cancelling the programme" section.

• Connect the product to a grounded

outlet protected by a fuse complying
with the values in the "Technical
specifications" table. Do not neglect
to have the grounding installation
made by a qualified electrician. Our
company shall not be liable for any
damages that will arise when the
product is used without grounding in
accordance with the local regulations.

• The water supply and draining hoses

must be securely fastened and remain
undamaged. Otherwise, there is the
risk of water leakage.

• Never open the loading door or

remove the filter while there is still

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water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of

flooding and injury from hot water will

occur.

• Do not force open the locked loading

door. The loading door will be ready

to open just a few minutes after the

washing cycle comes to an end.
In case of forcing the loading door
to open, the door and the lock
mechanism may get damaged.

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Never wash the product by spreading

or pouring water onto it! There is the
risk of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands!

Never unplug by pulling on the cable,
always pull out by grabbing the plug.

• Use detergents, softeners and

supplements suitable for washing
machines only.

• Follow the instructions on the textile

tags and on the detergent package.

• The product must be unplugged

during installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repairing procedures.

• Always have the installation and

repairing procedures carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise
from procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for

domestic use. It is not suitable for
commercial use and it must not be
used out of its intended use.

• The product must only be used for

washing and rinsing of laundry that
are marked accordingly.

• The manufacturer waives any

responsibility arisen from incorrect
usage or transportation.

Children's safety

• Electrical products are dangerous for
the children. Keep children away from

the product when it is in use. Do not
let them to tamper with the product.
Use child lock to prevent children
from intervening with the product.

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• Do not forget to close the loading

door when leaving the room where
the product is located.

• Store all detergents and additives in a

safe place away from the reach of the
children.

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3 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorised Service
Agent for installation of the product. To

make the product ready for use, review
the information in the user manual and
make sure that the electricity, tap water
supply and water drainage systems are

appropriate before calling the Authorized
Service Agent. If they are not, call a

qualified technician and plumber to have
any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the location and

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electrical, tap water and waste water
installations at the place of installation
is under customer's responsibility.

Installation and electrical connections

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of the product must be carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise
from procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.

Prior to installation, visually check if

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the product has any defects on it. If
so, do not have it installed. Damaged
products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the water inlet and

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discharge hoses as well as the power
cable are not folded, pinched or
crushed while pushing the product
into its place after installation or
cleaning procedures.

Appropriate installation location

• Place the machine on a rigid floor.

Do not place it on a long pile rug or
similar surfaces.

• Total weight of the washing machine

and the dryer -with full load- when
they are placed on top of each other
reaches to approx. 180 kilograms.
Place the product on a solid and flat
floor that has sufficient load carrying
capacity!

• Do not place the product on the

power cable.

• Do not install the product at places

where temperature may fall below
0ºC.

• Place the product at least 1 cm away

from the edges of other furniture.

Removing packaging
reinforcement

Tilt the machine backwards to remove

the packaging reinforcement. Remove the

packaging reinforcement by pulling the
ribbon.

Removing the
transportation locks

Do not remove the transportation

A

locks before taking out the packaging
reinforcement.

Remove the transportation safety

A

bolts before operating the washing
machine, otherwise, the product will
be damaged.

1. Loosen all the bolts with a spanner
until they rotate freely (C).

2. Remove transportation safety bolts by

turning them gently.

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3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in

the User Manual bag into the holes on
the rear panel. (P)

Keep the transportation safety bolts

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in a safe place to reuse when the
washing machine needs to be moved
again in the future.

Never move the product without the

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transportation safety bolts properly
fixed in place!

Connecting water supply

The water supply pressure required

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to run the product is between 1 to 10
bars (0.1 – 10 MPa). It is necessary
to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing
from the fully open tap in one minute
to have your machine run smoothly.

Attach a pressure reducing valve if

water pressure is higher.

If you are going to use the double

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water-inlet product as a single (cold)
water-inlet unit, you must install the
supplied stopper to the hot water
valve before operating the product.

(Applies for the products supplied

with a blind stopper group.)

If you want to use both water inlets

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of the product, connect the hot water
hose after removing the stopper and
gasket group from the hot water

valve. (Applies for the products

supplied with a blind stopper group.)

Models with a single water inlet

A

should not be connected to the hot
water tap. In such a case the laundry
will get damaged or the product will
switch to protection mode and will not
operate.

Do not use old or used water inlet

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hoses on the new product. It may
cause stains on your laundry.

1. Connect the special hoses supplied
with the product to the water inlets

on the product. Red hose (left) (max.

90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose
(right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water
inlet.

Ensure that the cold and hot water

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connections are made correctly when
installing the product. Otherwise, your
laundry will come out hot at the end
of the washing process and wear out.

2. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never
use a wrench when tightening the
nuts.

3. Open the taps completely after
making the hose connection to check
for water leaks at the connection
points. If any leaks occur, turn off the

tap and remove the nut. Retighten

the nut carefully after checking the
seal. To prevent water leakages and
damages caused by them, keep the
taps closed when the machine is not
in use.

Connecting to the drain

• The end of the drain hose must be

directly connected to the wastewater
drain or to the washbasin.

Your house will be flooded if the

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hose comes out of its housing
during water discharge. Moreover,
there is risk of scalding due to high
washing temperatures! To prevent
such situations and to ensure smooth
water intake and discharge of the
machine, fix the end of the discharge
hose tightly so that it cannot come
out.

• The hose should be attached to a

height of at least 40 cm, and 100 cm

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at most.

• In case the hose is elevated after

laying it on the floor level or close
to the ground (less than 40 cm
above the ground), water discharge
becomes more difficult and the
laundry may come out excessively
wet. Therefore, follow the heights
described in the figure.

• To prevent flowing of dirty water back

into the machine and to allow for easy
discharge, do not immerse the hose
end into the dirty water or drive it in
the drain more than 15 cm. If it is too
long, cut it short.

• The end of the hose should not be

bent, it should not be stepped on
and the hose must not be pinched
between the drain and the machine.

• If the length of the hose is too short,

use it by adding an original extension
hose. Length of the hose may not be
longer than 3.2 m. To avoid water leak
failures, the connection between the
extension hose and the drain hose of
the product must be fitted well with
an appropriate clamp as not to come
off and leak.

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that the product

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operates more silent and vibration­free, it must stand level and balanced
on its feet. Balance the machine by

adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the

product may move from its place
and cause crushing and vibration
problems.

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1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by
hand.

2. Adjust the feet until the product

stands level and balanced.

3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.

Do not use any tools to loosen the

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lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get
damaged.

Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse complying with the
values in the "Technical specifications"
table. Our company shall not be liable
for any damages that will arise when the
product is used without grounding in
accordance with the local regulations.

• Connection must comply with national

regulations.

• Power cable plug must be within easy

reach after installation.

• The voltage and allowed fuse or

breaker protection are specified in
the “Technical specifications” section.
If the current value of the fuse or
breaker in the house is less than 13

Amps, have a qualified electrician

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install a 13 Amp fuse.

• The specified voltage must be equal

to your mains voltage.

• Do not make connections via

extension cables or multi-plugs.

Damaged power cables must be

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replaced by the Authorized Service
Agents.

Electrical requirements

Before you insert the plug into the wall
socket make sure that the voltage and
the frequency shown in the rating label
corresponds to your electricity supply.
We recommend that this appliance be
connected to the mains supply via a
suitable switched and fused socket in a
readily accessible position.
Should the mains lead of the appliance
become damaged or need replacing at
any time, it must be replaced by a special
purpose made mains lead which can only

be obtained from a Authorised Service
Agent.

This appliance must be earthed

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If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable
for your socket, then the plug should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.
Destroy the old plug, which is cut off as
a plug with a bared cord could cause a
shock hazard if inserted into a socket
elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this appliance

incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse
need to be replaced an ASTA approved

BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be
used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover.
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the
plug must not be used until a replacement
fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the
replacement fuse cover must be the same
colour as that visible on the pin face of the
plug. Fuse covers are available from any
good electrical store.

Important

Fitting a different plug

As the colours of the wires in the mains

lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals on your plug, proceed as
follows:

1 Connect the green - yellow or green

(earth) wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘E’ or with the symbol f or
coloured green and yellow or green.

2 Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the

terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.

3 Connect the brown (live) wire to the

terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.

With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must

be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the
main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.

First use

Before starting to use the product, make
sure that all preparations are made in
accordance with the instructions in
sections "Important safety instructions"
and "Installation".
To prepare the product for washing
laundry, perform first operation in Drum
Cleaning programme. If your machine
is not featured with Drum Cleaning
programme, use Cottons-90 programme

and select Additional Water or Extra Rinse

auxiliary functions as well. Before starting
the programme, put max. 100 g of
powder anti-limescale into the main wash
detergent compartment (compartment nr.

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II). If the anti-limescale is in tablet form,
put only one tablet into compartment nr.
II. Dry the inside of the bellow with a clean
piece of cloth after the programme has
come to an end.

Use an anti-limescale suitable for the

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washing machines.

Some water might have remained in

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the product due to the quality control
processes in the production. It is not
harmful for the product.

Disposing of packaging material

Packaging materials are dangerous to

children. Keep packaging materials in

a safe place away from reach of the
children.
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials.
Dispose of them properly and sort
in accordance with recycled waste
instructions. Do not dispose of them with
normal domestic waste.

Transportation of the product

1. Unplug the product before
transporting it.

2. Remove water drain and water supply

connections.

3. Drain the remaining water in the
product completely; see, "Draining
remaining water and cleaning the
pump filter".

4. Install transportation safety bolts
in the reverse order of removal

procedure; see, "Removing the

transportation locks".

Never move the product without the

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transportation safety bolts properly
fixed in place!

Disposing of the old product

Dispose of the old product in an
environmentally friendly manner.

Refer to your local dealer or solid waste

collection centre in your area to learn how

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to dispose of your product.
For children's safety, cut the power
cable and break the locking mechanism
of the loading door so that it will be
nonfunctional before disposing of the
product.

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4 Preparation

Things to be done for
energy saving

Following information will help you use
the product in an ecological and energy­efficient manner.

• Operate the product in the highest

capacity allowed by the programme
you have selected, but do not
overload; see, “Programme and
consumption table”.

• Always follow the instructions on the

detergent packaging.

• Wash slightly soiled laundry at low

temperatures.

• Use faster programmes for small

quantities of lightly soiled laundry.

• Do not use prewash and high

temperatures for laundry that is not
heavily soiled or stained.

• If you plan to dry your laundry in a

dryer, select the highest spin speed
recommended during washing
process.

• Do not use detergent in excess of

the amount recommended on the
detergent package.

Sorting the laundry

• Sort laundry according to type of

fabric, colour, and degree of soiling
and allowable water temperature.

• Always obey the instructions given on

the garment tags.

Washing water

temperature

Bleach can be

used

Suitable for drier

Hang without

spinning

Non machine-washable Do not wash

Dry-cleanable Do not dry-clean

Dry horizontally Dry on a hanger

Wash with sensitive,

.short programmes

Do not use bleach

Do not dry with drier

Can be ironed with

hot iron

Can be ironed

with warm iron

Do not iron

Preparing laundry for washing

• Laundry items with metal attachments

such as, underwired bras, belt buckles
or metal buttons will damage the

machine. Remove the metal pieces or

wash the clothes by putting them in a
laundry bag or pillow case.

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• Take out all substances in the pockets

such as coins, pens and paper clips,
and turn pockets inside out and

brush. Such objects may damage the

product or cause noise problem.

• Put small size clothes such as infant’s

socks and nylon stockings in a
laundry bag or pillow case.

• Place curtains in without compressing
them. Remove curtain attachment

items.

• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons

and mend rips and tears.

• Wash “machine washable” or “hand

washable” labeled products only with
an appropriate programme.

• Do not wash colours and whites

together. New, dark coloured cottons
release a lot of dye. Wash them
separately.

• Tough stains must be treated properly

before washing. If unsure, check with
a dry cleaner.

• Use only dyes/colour changers

and limescale removers suitable for

machine wash. Always follow the

instructions on the package.

• Wash trousers and delicate laundry

turned inside out.

• Keep laundry items made of Angora

wool in the freezer for a few hours
before washing. This will reduce
pilling.

• Laundry that are subjected to

materials such as flour, lime dust,
milk powder, etc. intensely must be
shaken off before placing into the
machine. Such dusts and powders on
the laundry may build up on the inner
parts of the machine in time and can
cause damage.

Correct load capacity

The maximum load capacity depends on
the type of laundry, the degree of soiling

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and the washing programme desired.

The machine automatically adjusts the

amount of water according to the weight
of the loaded laundry.

Follow the information in the

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“Programme and consumption table”.
When overloaded, machine’s washing
performance will drop. Moreover,
noise and vibration problems may

occur.
Laundry types and their average weights
in the following table are given as
examples.

Laundry type Weight (g)
Bathrobe 1200
Napkin 100
Duvet cover 700
Bed Sheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Hand towel 100
Evening gown 200
Underclothing 100
Men’s overalls 600
Men’s shirt 200
Men’s pajamas 500
Blouses 100

Loading the laundry

• Open the loading door.

• Place laundry items loosely into the

machine.

• Push the loading door to close until

you hear a locking sound. Ensure that

no items are caught in the door.

The loading door is locked while a

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programme is running. The door

can only be opened a while after the

programme comes to an end.

In case of misplacing the laundry,

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noise and vibration problems may

occur in the machine.

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Using detergent and softener

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Detergent Drawer

The detergent drawer is composed of
three compartments:

- (1) for prewash

- (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in
the softener compartment.

The detergent dispenser may be

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in two different types according to
the model of your machine as seen
above.

Detergent, softener and other
cleaning agents

• Add detergent and softener before

starting the washing programme.

• Never open the detergent drawer

while the washing programme is
running!

• When using a programme without

prewash, do not put any detergent
into the prewash compartment
(compartment nr. I).

• In a programme with prewash, do not

put liquid detergent into the prewash
compartment (compartment nr. I).

• Do not select a programme with

prewash if you are using a detergent
bag or dispensing ball. Place the
detergent bag or the dispensing ball
directly among the laundry in the
machine.

• If you are using liquid detergent, do

not forget to place the liquid detergent
cup into the main wash compartment
(compartment nr. II).

Choosing the detergent type

The type of detergent to be used depends
on the type and colour of the fabric.

• Use different detergents for coloured

and white laundry.

• Wash your delicate clothes only with

special detergents (liquid detergent,
wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for

delicate clothes.

• When washing dark coloured clothes

and quilts, it is recommended to use

liquid detergent.

• Wash woolens with special detergent

made specifically for woolens.

Use only detergents manufactured

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specifically for washing machines.

Do not use soap powder.

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Adjusting detergent amount

The amount of washing detergent to be
used depends on the amount of laundry,
the degree of soiling and water hardness.

Read the manufacturer’s instructions on

the detergent package carefully and follow
the dosage values.

• Do not use amounts exceeding the

dosage quantities recommended

on the detergent package to avoid

problems of excessive foam, poor

rinsing, financial savings and finally,

environmental protection.

• Use lesser detergent for small

amounts or lightly soiled clothes.

• Use concentrated detergents in the

recommended dosage.

Using softeners

Pour the softener into the softener
compartment of the detergent drawer.

• Use the dosages recommended on

the package.

• Do not exceed the (>max<) level

marking in the softener compartment.

• If the softener has lost its fluidity, dilute

it with water before putting it in the

detergent drawer.

Using liquid detergents
If the product contains a liquid
detergent cup:

• Make sure that you have placed the

liquid detergent cup in compartment

nr. “II”.

• Use the detergent manufacturer’s

measuring cup and follow the

instructions on the package.

• Use the dosages recommended on

the package.

• If the liquid detergent has lost its

fluidity, dilute it with water before

putting in the detergent cup.

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If the product does not contain a
liquid detergent cup:

• Do not use liquid detergent for

the prewash in a programme with
prewash.

• Use the detergent manufacturer’s

measuring cup and follow the
instructions on the package.

• Liquid detergent stains your clothes

when used with Delayed Start
function. If you are going to use the
Delayed Start function, do not use
liquid detergent.

Using gel and tablet detergent

When using tablet, gel, etc. detergents,
read the manufacturer’s instructions on
the detergent package carefully and
follow the dosage values. If there is not
any instruction on the package, apply the
following.

• If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal

and your machine does not contain
a special liquid detergent cup, put
the gel detergent into the main wash
detergent compartment during
first water intake. If your machine
contains a liquid detergent cup, fill the
detergent into this cup before starting
the programme.

• If the gel detergent thickness is not

fluidal or in the shape of capsule liquid
tablet, put it directly into the drum
before washing.

• Put tablet detergents into the main

wash compartment (compartment
nr. II) or directly into the drum before
washing.

Tablet detergents may leave residues

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in the detergent compartment. If you
encounter such a case, place the

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tablet detergent between the laundry,

close to the lower part of the drum in

future washings.

Use the tablet or gel detergent without

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selecting the prewash function.

Using starch

• Add liquid starch, powder starch or the

dyestuff into the softener compartment

as instructed on the package.

• Do not use softener and starch

together in a washing cycle.

• Wipe the inside of the machine with

a damp and clean cloth after using

starch.

Using bleaches

• Select a programme with prewash

and add the bleaching agent at the

beginning of the prewash. Do not put

detergent in the prewash compartment.

As an alternative application, select a

programme with extra rinse and add

the bleaching agent while the machine

is taking water from the detergent

compartment during first rinsing step.

• Do not use bleaching agent and

detergent by mixing them.

• Use just a little amount (approx. 50

ml) of bleaching agent and rinse the

clothes very well as it causes skin

irritation. Do not pour the bleaching

agent onto the clothes and do not use

it for coloured clothes.

• When using oxygen based bleaches,

follow the instructions on the package

and select a programme that washes at

a lower temperature.

• Oxygen based bleaches can be used

together with detergents; however,

if its thickness is not the same with

the detergent, put the detergent first

into the compartment nr. “II” in the

detergent drawer and wait until the

detergent flows while the machine

is taking in water. Add the bleaching

agent from the same compartment

while the machine is still taking in water.

Using limescale remover

• When required, use limescale removers

manufactured specifically for washing

machines only.

• Always follow instructions on the

package.

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Tips for efficient washing

Light colours and

whites

(Recommended
temperature range
based on soiling
level: 40-90C)

It may be
necessary to pre­treat the stains of
perform prewash.
Powder and
liquid detergents

Heavily Soiled

(difficult stains
such as grass,
coffee, fruits
and blood.)

Normally Soiled

Soiling Level

(For example,
stains caused
by body on
collars and
cuffs)

Lightly Soiled

(No visible
stains exist.)

recommended
for whites can be
used at dosages
recommended
for heavily soiled
clothes. It is
recommended
to use powder
detergents to clean
clay and soil stains
and the stains that
are sensitive to
bleaches.

Powder and
liquid detergents
recommended
for whites can be
used at dosages
recommended for
normally soiled
clothes.

Powder and
liquid detergents
recommended
for whites can be
used at dosages
recommended for
lightly soiled clothes.

Clothes

Colors Dark colors

(Recommended
temperature range
based on soiling level:
cold-40C)

Powder and
liquid detergents
recommended for
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended for
heavily soiled clothes.
It is recommended
to use powder
detergents to clean
clay and soil stains
and the stains that are
sensitive to bleaches.
Use detergents
without bleach.

Powder and
liquid detergents
recommended for
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended for
normally soiled
clothes. Use
detergents without
bleach.

Powder and
liquid detergents
recommended for
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended for
lightly soiled clothes.
Use detergents
without bleach.

(Recommended
temperature
range based
on soiling level:
cold-40C)

Liquid
detergents
suitable for
colours and dark
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended
for heavily soiled
clothes.

Liquid
detergents
suitable for
colours and dark
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended
for normally
soiled clothes.

Liquid
detergents
suitable for
colours and dark
colours can be
used at dosages
recommended
for lightly soiled
clothes.

Delicates/

Woolens/Silks

(Recommended
temperature
range based
on soiling level:
cold-30C)

Prefer liquid
detergents
produced for
delicate clothes.
Woollen and silk
clothes must
be washed with
special woollen
detergents.

Prefer liquid
detergents
produced for
delicate clothes.
Woollen and silk
clothes must
be washed with
special woollen
detergents.

Prefer liquid
detergents
produced for
delicate clothes.
Woollen and silk
clothes must
be washed with
special woollen
detergents.

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5 Operating the product

Control panel

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1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off)
2 - Display
3 - Delayed Start button
4 - Programme Follow-up indicator
5 - Start / Pause button

6 - Auxiliary Function buttons
7 - Spin Speed Adjustment button
8 - Temperature Adjustment button

Preparing the machine

1. Make sure that the hoses are
connected tightly.

2. Plug in your machine.

3. Turn the tap on completely.

4. Place the laundry in the machine.

5. Add detergent and fabric softener.

Programme selection

1. Select the programme suitable for
the type, quantity and soiling degree
of the laundry in accordance with the
"Programme and consumption table"
and the temperature table below.

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90˚C

60˚C

40˚C­30˚C­Cold

2. Select the desired programme with
the Programme Selection button.

Programmes are limited with the

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highest spin speed appropriate for
that particular type of fabric.

When selecting a programme, always

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consider the type of fabric, colour,
degree of soiling and permissible
water temperature.

Always select the lowest required

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temperature. Higher temperature
means higher power consumption.

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Heavily soiled white cottons
and linens. (coffee table
covers, tableclothes, towels,
bed sheets, etc.)

Normally soiled, coloured,
fade proof cottons or synthetic
clothes (shirt, nightgown,

pajamas, etc.) and lightly

soiled white linens (underwear,
etc.)

Blended laundry including
delicate textile (veil curtains,
etc.), synthetics and woolens.

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For further programme details, see

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"Programme and consumption table".

Main programmes

Depending on the type of fabric, use the
following main programmes.

• Cottons

Use this programme for your cotton
laundry (such as bed sheets, duvet and
pillowcase sets, towels, bathrobes,
underwear, etc.). Your laundry will be
washed with vigorous washing action for
a longer washing cycle.

• Synthetics

Use this programme to wash your
synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses,
synthetic/cotton blends, etc.). It washes
with a gentle action and has a shorter
washing cycle compared to the Cottons
programme.
For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic
40˚C programme with prewash and

anti-creasing functions selected. As

their meshed texture causes excessive
foaming, wash the veils/tulle by putting
little amount of detergent into the main
wash compartment. Do not put detergent
in the prewash compartment.

• Woollens

Use this programme to wash your
woolen clothes. Select the appropriate
temperature complying with the tags of
your clothes. Use appropriate detergents
for woolens.

Additional programmes

For special cases, additional programmes
are available in the machine.

Additional programmes may differ

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according to the model of the
machine.

• Cottons Eco

You may wash your normally soiled
durable cotton and linen laundry in this
programme with the highest energy and
water saving compared to all other wash

programmes suitable for cottons. Actual

water temperature may differ from the
declared cycle temperature. Programme
duration may automatically be shortened
during later stages of the programme if
you wash less amount (e.g. ½ capacity
or less) of laundry. In this case energy
and water consumption will be further
decreased giving you the opportunity for

a more economical wash. This feature
is available for certain models having
remaining time display.

• Babycare

Use this programme to wash baby
laundry, and the laundry that belongs to
allergic persons. Longer heating time and
an additional rinsing step provide a higher
level of hygiene.

• Hand Wash

Use this programme to wash your
woolen/delicate clothes that bear “not
machine- washable” tags and for which
hand wash is recommended. It washes
laundry with a very gentle washing action
to not to damage clothes.

• Mini

Use this programme to wash your lightly
soiled cotton clothes in a short time.

• Mini 14

Use this programme to wash your little
amount of lightly soiled cotton clothes in a
short time.

• Dark wash

Use this programme to wash your dark
coloured laundry or the laundry that you
do not want it get faded. Washing is
performed with little mechanic action and
at low temperatures. It is recommended
to use liquid detergent or woolen
shampoo for dark coloured laundry.

• Shirts

Use this programme to wash the shirts
made of cotton, synthetic and synthetic
blended fabrics together.

• Sportswear

Use this programme to wash your
garments that are worn for a short time
such as sportswear. It is suitable to wash
little amount of cotton / synthetic blended
garments.

Special programmes

For specific applications, select any of the
following programmes.

• Rinse

Use this programme when you want to
rinse or starch separately.

• Spin+Drain

Use this programme to apply an
additional spin cycle for your laundry or to
drain the water in the machine.
Before selecting this programme, select
the desired spin speed and press Start /

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Pause button. First, the machine will drain
the water inside of it. Then, it will spin the
laundry with the set spin speed and drain
the water coming out of them.
If you wish to drain only the water
without spinning your laundry, select the
Pump+Spin programme and then select
the No Spin function with the help of Spin

Speed Adjustment button. Press Start /

Pause button.

Use a lower spin speed for delicate

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laundries.

Temperature selection

Whenever a new programme is selected,
the maximum temperature for the
selected programme appears on the
temperature indicator.
To decrease the temperature, press

the Temperature Adjustment button.

Temperature will decrease gradually.

If the programme has not reached

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the heating step, you can change the
temperature without switching the
machine to Pause mode.

Spin speed selection

Whenever a new programme is selected,
the recommended spin speed of the
selected programme is displayed on the
spin speed indicator.
To decrease the spin speed, press

the Spin Speed Adjustment button.

Spin speed decreases gradually.
Then, depending on the model of the

product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin"

options appear on the display. See

"Auxiliary function selection" section for

explanations of these options.

If the programme has not reached the

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spinning step, you can change the
speed without switching the machine
to Pause mode.

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Programme and consumption table

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Programme

Cottons 90 7 74 2.30 1600 • • • • • • Cold-90

Cottons 60 7 70 1.54 1600 • • • • • • Cold-90

Cottons 40 7 69 0.85 1600 • • • • • • Cold-90

Cottons Eco 60** 7 44 1.10 1600 • 40-60

Cottons Eco 60** 3.5 38 0.88 1600 • 40-60

Cottons Eco 40** 3.5 38 0.70 1600 • 40-60

Mini 14 30 2 50 0.11 1400 • • Cold-30

Dark Wash 40 3.5 66 0.55 800 * • Cold-40

Sportswear 40 4 67 0.58 800 • • • • • • Cold-40

Hand Wash 30 1 34 0.20 600 Cold-30

Woollens 40 1.5 47 0.34 600 • • Cold-40

Shirts 60 3.5 60 1.00 600 • • • * • • Cold-60

Synthetics 60 3 55 1.00 800 • • • • • • Cold-60

Synthetics 40 3 55 0.55 800 • • • • • • Cold-60

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Max. Load (kg)

Water Consumption (l)

Energy Consumption (kWh)

Auxiliary functions

Max. Speed***

Prewash

Shorter Wash

Rinse Plus

Anti-Creasing

Rinse Hold

Selectable

temperature

range °C

Soaking

• : Selectable
* : Automatically selected, no canceling.

** : Energy Label programme (EN 60456 Ed.3)
*** : If maximum spin speed of the machine is lower then this value, you can only select

up to the maximum spin speed.

- : See the programme description for maximum load.

Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure,

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water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of
laundry, selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed, and changes in electric
voltage.

You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display

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of the machine. It is normal that small differences may occur between the time
shown on the display and the real washing time.

The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your

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machine.

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Auxiliary function selection

Select the desired auxiliary functions
before starting the programme.
Furthermore, you may also select or
cancel auxiliary functions that are suitable
to the running programme without
pressing the Start / Pause button when
the machine is operating. For this, the
machine must be in a step before the
auxiliary function you are going to select
or cancel.
If the auxiliary function cannot be selected
or canceled, light of the relevant auxiliary
function will blink 3 times to warn the user.

Some functions cannot be selected

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together. If a second auxiliary function
conflicting with the first one is
selected before starting the machine,
the function selected first will be
canceled and the second auxiliary
function selection will remain active.
For example, if you want to select
Quick Wash after you have selected
the Prewash, Prewash will be
canceled and Quick Wash will remain
active.

An auxiliary function that is not

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compatible with the programme
cannot be selected. (See "Programme
and consumption table")

Auxiliary Function buttons may

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vary according to the model of the
machine.

• Prewash

A Prewash is only worthwhile for heavily

soiled laundry. Not using the Prewash will
save energy, water, detergent and time.

Prewash without detergent is

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recommended for tulle and curtains.

• Shorter Wash

This function can be used in Cottons and
Synthetics programmes. It decreases the
washing times and also the number of
rinsing steps for lightly soiled laundry.

When you select this function,

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load your machine with half of the
maximum laundry specified in the
programme table.

• Rinse Plus

This function enables the machine to
make another rinsing in addition to the
one already made after the main wash.
Thus, the risk for sensitive skins (babies,
allergic skins, etc.) to be effected by
the minimal detergent remnants on the

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laundry can be reduced.

• Anti-Creasing

This function creases the clothes lesser
when they are being washed. Drum
movement is reduced and spinning speed
is limited to prevent creasing. In addition,
washing is done with a higher water level.

• Rinse Hold

If you are not going to unload your
clothes immediately after the programme
completes, you may use rinse hold
function to keep your laundry in the final
rinsing water in order to prevent them
from getting wrinkled when there is no
water in the machine. Press Start / Pause
button after this process if you want to
drain the water without spinning your
laundry. Programme will resume and
complete after draining the water.
If you want to spin the laundry held in

water, adjust the Spin Speed and press

Start / Pause button.
The programme resumes. Water
is drained, laundry is spun and the
programme is completed.

• Soaking

The Soaking auxiliary function ensures
better removal of stains ingrained into the
clothes by holding them in the detergent
water prior to startup of the programme.

Delayed Start

With the Delayed Start function the
startup of the programme may be delayed
up to 19 hours. Delayed start time can be
increased by increments of 1 hour.

Do not use liquid detergents when

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you set Delayed Start! There is the
risk of staining of the clothes.

1. Open the loading door, place the
laundry and put detergent, etc.

2. Select the washing programme,
temperature, spin speed and, if
required, the auxiliary functions.

3. Set the desired time by pressing the
Delayed Start button.

4. Press Start / Pause button. The
delayed start time you have set is
displayed. Delayed start countdown
starts. “_” symbol next to the delayed
start time moves up and down on the
display.

Additional laundry may be loaded

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during the delayed start period.

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5. At the end of the countdown, duration

of the selected programme will be
displayed. “_” symbol will disappear
and the selected programme will
start.

Changing the Delayed Start period

If you want to change the time during
countdown:

1. Press Delayed Start button. Time will
increase by 1 hour each time you
press the button.

2. If you want to decrease the delayed
start time, press Delayed Start button
repeatedly until the desired delayed
start time appears on the display.

Canceling the Delayed Start function

If you want to cancel the delayed start
countdown and start the programme
immediately:

1. Set the Delayed Start period to zero
or turn the Programme Selection knob
to any programme. Thus, Delayed
Start function will be canceled. The
End/Cancel light flashes continuously.

2. Then, select the programme you want
to run again.

3. Press Start / Pause button to start the
programme.

Starting the programme

1. Press Start / Pause button to start the
programme.

2. Programme follow-up light showing
the startup of the programme will turn
on.

If no programme is started or no key

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is pressed within 1 minute during
programme selection process, the
machine will switch to Pause mode
and the illumination level of the
temperature, speed and loading
door indicator lights will decrease.
Other indicator lights and indicators
will turn off. Once the Programme
Selection knob is rotated or any
button is pressed, indicator lights and
indicators will turn on again.

Child Lock

Use Child Lock function to prevent
children from tampering with the machine.
Thus you can avoid any changes in a
running programme.

If the Programme Selection knob is

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turned when the Child Lock is active,

"Con" appears on the display. The
Child Lock does not allow any change
in the programmes and the selected
temperature, speed and auxiliary
functions.

Even if another programme is selected

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with the Programme Selection
knob while the Child Lock is active,
previously selected programme will

continue running.
To activate the Child Lock:
Press and hold 1st and 2nd Auxiliary
Function buttons for 3 seconds. The
lights on the 1st and 2nd Auxiliary Function
buttons will flash, and "C03", "C02", "C01"
will appear on the display respectively
while you keep the buttons pressed for 3
seconds. Then, "Con" will appear on the
display indicating that the Child Lock is
activated. If you press any button or turn
the Programme Selection knob when the
Child Lock is active, same phrase will
appear on the display. The lights on the
1st and 2nd auxiliary function buttons that
are used to deactivate the Child Lock will
blink 3 times.
To deactivate the Child Lock:
Press and hold 1st and 2nd auxiliary
function buttons for 3 seconds while any
programme is running. The lights on the
1st and 2nd Auxiliary Function buttons
will flash, and "C03", "C02", "C01" will
appear on the display respectively while
you keep the buttons pressed for 3
seconds. Then, "COFF" will appear on the
display indicating that the Child Lock is
deactivated.

In addition to the method above, to

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deactivate the Child Lock, switch the

Programme Selection knob to On

/ Off position when no programme

is running, and select another

programme.

Child Lock is not deactivated after

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power failures or when the machine is

unplugged.

Progress of programme

Progress of a running programme can
be followed from the Programme Follow-

up indicator. At the beginning of every

programme step, the relevant indicator
light will turn on and light of the completed
step will turn off.

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You can change the auxiliary functions,
speed and temperature settings without
stopping the programme flow while the
programme is running. To do this, the
change you are going to make must be in
a step after the running programme step.
If the change is not compatible, relevant
lights will flash for 3 times.

If the machine does not pass to the

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spinning step, Rinse Hold function

might be active or the automatic
unbalanced load detection system
might be activated due to the
unbalanced distribution of the laundry
in the machine.

Loading door lock

There is a locking system on the loading
door of the machine that prevents
opening of the door in cases when the
water level is unsuitable.
Loading door light will start flashing when
the machine is switched to Pause mode.
Machine checks the level of the water
inside. If the level is suitable, Loading
Door light illuminates steadily within 1-2
minutes and the loading door can be
opened.
If the level is unsuitable, Loading Door
light turns off and the loading door cannot
be opened. If you are obliged to open
the Loading Door while the Loading
Door light is off, you have to cancel the
current programme; see "Canceling the
programme".

Changing the selections after
programme has started

Switching the machine to pause
mode

Press the Start / Pause button to switch
the machine to pause mode while a
programme is running. The light of the
step which the machine is in starts
flashing in the Programme Follow-up
indicator to show that the machine has
been switched to the pause mode.

Also, when the loading door is ready to

be opened, Loading Door light will also
illuminate continuously in addition to the
programme step light.

Changing the speed and temperature
settings for auxiliary functions

Depending on the step the programme
has reached, you may cancel or activate

the auxiliary functions; see, "Auxiliary

function selection".
You may also change the speed and
temperature settings; see, "Spin speed
selection" and "Temperature selection".

If no change is allowed, the relevant light

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will flash for 3 times.

Adding or taking out laundry

1. Press the Start / Pause button to

switch the machine to pause mode.

The programme follow-up light of the

relevant step during which the machine

was switched into the pause mode will

flash.

2. Wait until the Loading Door can be

opened.

3. Open the Loading Door and add or take

out the laundry.

4. Close the Loading Door.

5. Make changes in auxiliary functions,

temperature and speed settings if

necessary.

6. Press Start / Pause button to start the

machine.

Canceling the programme

To cancel the programme, turn the
Programme Selection knob to select
another programme. Previous programme
will be canceled. End / Cancel light will flash
continuously to notify that the programme
has been canceled.
Pump function is activated for 1-2 minutes
regardless of the programme step, and
whether there is water in the machine or

not. After this period, your machine will be

ready to start with the first step of the new
programme.

Depending on the step where the

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programme was canceled in, you may

have to put detergent and softener

again for the programme you have

selected anew.

End of programme

“End” appears on the display at the end of
the programme.

1. Wait until the loading door light

illuminates steadily.

2. Press On / Off button to switch off the

machine.

3. Take out your laundry and close the

loading door. Your machine is ready for

the next washing cycle.

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6 Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of the product extends and
frequently faced problems decrease if
cleaned at regular intervals.

Cleaning the detergent drawer

Clean the detergent drawer at regular
intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles)
as shown below in order to prevent
accumulation of powder detergent in
time.

1. Press the dotted point on the siphon
in the softener compartment and pull
towards you until the compartment is
removed from the machine.

If more than normal amount of water

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and softener mixture starts to gather
in the softener compartment, the
siphon must be cleaned.

2. Wash the detergent drawer and the
siphon with plenty of lukewarm water
in a washbasin. Wear protective
gloves or use an appropriate brush to
avoid touching of the residues in the
drawer with your skin when cleaning.

3. Insert the drawer back into its place
after cleaning and make sure that it is
seated well.

Cleaning the loading
door and the drum

Residues of softener, detergent and

dirt may accumulate in your machine in
time and may cause unpleasant odours
and washing complaints. To avoid this,
use the Drum Cleaning programme. If
your machine is not featured with Drum
Cleaning programme, use Cottons-90

programme and select Additional Water
or Extra Rinse auxiliary functions as well.

Before starting the programme, put
max. 100 g of powder anti-limescale into
the main wash detergent compartment

(compartment nr. II). If the anti-limescale
is in tablet form, put only one tablet into
compartment nr. II. Dry the inside of the
bellow with a clean piece of cloth after the
programme has come to an end.

Repeat Drum Cleaning process in

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every 2 months.

Use an anti-limescale suitable for the

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washing machines.

After every washing make sure that no

foreign substance is left in the drum.

If the holes on the bellow shown in the
figure is blocked, open the holes using a
toothpick.

Foreign metal substances in your

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machine will cause rust stains. Clean
the stains on the drum surface by
using cleaning agents for stainless
steel. Never use steel wool or wire
wool.

Cleaning the body
and control panel

Wipe the body of the machine with
soapy water or non-corrosive mild gel
detergents as necessary, and dry with a
soft cloth.
Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean
the control panel.

Never use sponge or scrub materials.

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These will damage the painted and
plastic surfaces.

Cleaning the water intake filters

There is a filter at the end of each water
intake valve at the rear of the machine
and also at the end of each water
intake hose where they are connected
to the tap. These filters prevent foreign
substances and dirt in the water to enter
the washing machine. Filters should be

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cleaned as they do get dirty.

1. Close the taps.

2. Remove the nuts of the water intake

hoses to access the filters on the
water intake valves. Clean them with
an appropriate brush. If the filters are
too dirty, take them out by means of
pliers and clean them.

3. Take out the filters on the flat ends of
the water intake hoses together with
the gaskets and clean thoroughly
under running water.

4. Replace the gaskets and filters

carefully in their places and tighten the
hose nuts by hand.

Draining remaining water and
cleaning the pump filter

The filter system in your machine prevents
solid items such as buttons, coins and
fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller
during discharge of washing water. Thus,
the water will be discharged without any
problem and the service life of the pump
will extend.
If the machine fails to drain water, the
pump filter is clogged. Filter must be
cleaned whenever it is clogged or in every
3 months. Water must be drained off first
to clean the pump filter.
In addition, prior to transporting the
machine (eg., when moving to another
house) and in case of freezing of the
water, water may have to be drained
completely.

Foreign substances left in the pump

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filter may damage your machine or
may cause noise problem.

In order to clean the dirty filter and
discharge the water:

1. Unplug the machine to cut off the
supply power.

Temperature of the water inside the

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machine may rise up to 90 ºC. To
avoid burning risk, filter must be
cleaned after the water in the machine
cools down.

2. Open the filter cap.
If the filter cap is composed of two

pieces, press the tab on the filter cap
downwards and pull the piece out
towards yourself.

If the filter cap is one piece, pull the cap
from both sides at the top to open.

You can remove the filter cover by

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slightly pushing downwards with a
thin plastic tipped tool, through the
gap above the filter cover. Do not
use metal tipped tools to remove the
cover.

3. Some of our products have
emergency draining hose and some
does not have. Follow the steps
below to discharge the water.

Discharging the water when the product
has an emergency draining hose:

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a. Pull the emergency draining hose out

from its seat

b. Place a large container at the end

of the hose. Drain the water into
the container by pulling out the plug
at the end of the hose. When the
container is full, block the inlet of

the hose by replacing the plug. After

the container is emptied, repeat the
above procedure to drain the water in
the machine completely.

c. When draining of water is finished,

close the end by the plug again and

fix the hose in its place.
d. Turn the pump filter to take it out.
Discharging the water when the product
does not have an emergency draining
hose:

while installing it into its housing. Seat
the filter into its place completely.
Otherwise, water may leak from the
filter cap.

6. If the filter cap is composed of two
pieces, close the filter cap by pressing
on the tab. If it is one piece, seat the
tabs in the lower part into their places
first, and then press the upper part to
close.

a. Place a large container in front of the

filter to catch water from the filter.

b. Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise)

until water starts to flow. Fill the
flowing water into the container
you have placed in front of the filter.

Always keep a piece of cloth handy to

absorb any spilled water.

c. When the water inside the machine is

finished, take out the filter completely
by turning it.

4. Clean any residues inside the filter as
well as fibers, if any, around the pump
impeller region.

5. Install the filter.

If your product has a water jet feature,

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be sure to fit the filter into its housing
in the pump. Never force the filter

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7 Troubleshooting

Programme cannot be started or selected.

• Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem
(line voltage, water pressure, etc.). >>> Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel

button for 3 seconds to reset the machine to factory settings. (See "Canceling the
programme")

Water in the machine.

• Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control
processes in the production. >>> This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the

machine.

There is water leaking from the bottom of the washing machine.

• Likely problems with hoses or the pump filter. >>> Be sure the seals of the water
inlet hoses are securely fitted. Attach the hose to the tap tightly.

• Pump filter might not be closed fully. >>> Make sure that the pump filter is
completely closed.

Machine does not fill with water.

• Tap is turned off. >>> Open the inlet water taps fully.

• Water inlet hose is bent. >>> Flatten the water inlet hose.

• Water inlet filter is clogged. >>> Clean the water inlet filter.

• The loading door is ajar. >>> Close the Loading Door.

Machine does not drain water.

• Water drain hose might be clogged or twisted. >>> Clean or flatten the hose.

• Pump filter is clogged. >>> Clean the pump filter.

Machine vibrates or makes noise.

• Machine might be standing unbalanced. >>> Adjust the feet to level the machine.

• A hard substance might have entered into the pump filter. >>> Clean the pump

filter.

• Transportation safety bolts are not removed. >>> Remove the transportation
safety bolts.

• Laundry quantity in the machine might be too little. >>> Add more laundry to the
machine.

• Machine might be overloaded with laundry. >>> Take out some of the laundry
from the machine or distribute the load by hand to balance it homogenously in the
machine.

• Machine might be leaning on a rigid item. >>> Make sure that the machine is not
leaning on anything.

Machine stopped shortly after the programme started.

• Machine might have stopped temporarily due to low voltage. >>> It will resume
running when the voltage restores to the normal level.

Machine directly discharges the water it takes in.

• Draining hose might not be at adequate height. >>> Connect the water draining
hose as described in the operation manual.

No water can be seen in the machine during washing.

The water level is not visible from outside of the washing machine. This is not a

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failure.

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Loading door cannot be opened.

• Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine. >>> Drain the
water by running the Pump or Spin programme.

• Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning cycle. >>> Wait until the
programme completes.

• Child lock is engaged. Door lock will be deactivated a couple of minutes after
the programme has come to an end. >>> Wait for a couple of minutes for

deactivation of the door lock.

Washing takes longer time than the one specified in the manual.

• Water pressure is low. >>> Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of
water to prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water.
Therefore, the washing time extends.

• Voltage might be low. >>> Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing
results when the supply voltage is low.

• Input temperature of water might be low. >>> Required time to heat up the water
extends in cold seasons. Also, washing time can be lengthened to avoid poor
washing results.

• Number of rinses and/or amount of rinse water might have increased. >>>

Machine increases the amount of rinse water when good rinsing is needed and
adds an extra rinsing step if necessary.

• Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system
might have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use

recommended amount of detergent.

Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly

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distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its
surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

Programme time does not countdown. (On models with display)

• Timer may stop during water intake. >>> Timer indicator will not countdown until
the machine takes in adequate amount of water. The machine will wait until there
is sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to lack of water.
Timer indicator will resume countdown after this.

• Timer may stop during heating step. >>> Timer indicator will not countdown until
the machine reaches the selected temperature.

• Timer may stop during spinning step. >>> Automatic unbalanced load detection
system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the
drum.

Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly

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distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its
surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

Programme time does not countdown.

• There might be an imbalance of laundry in the machine. >>> Automatic
unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced
distribution of the laundry in the drum.

Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly

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distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its
surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

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Machine does not switch to spinning step.

• There might be an imbalance of laundry in the machine. >>> Automatic
unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced
distribution of the laundry in the drum.

Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly

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distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its
surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

• The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely. >>> Check the filter
and the draining hose.

• Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system
might have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use

recommended amount of detergent.

Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns gray.

• Insufficient amount of detergent was used over a long period of time. >>> Use
the recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and the
laundry.

• Washing was made at low temperatures for a long time over a long period of time.
>>> Select the proper temperature for the laundry to be washed.

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used with hard waters. >>> Using insufficient

amount of detergent with hard water causes the soil to stick on the cloth and this
turns the cloth into gray in time. It is difficult to eliminate graying once it happens.
Use the recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and
the laundry.

• Too much detergent is used. >>> Use the recommended amount of detergent
appropriate for water hardness and the laundry.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened.

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of
detergent appropriate for the laundry.

• Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load
with amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table".

• Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper
programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.

• Wrong type of detergent is used. >>> Use original detergent appropriate for the
machine.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> Put the detergent in the correct
compartment. Do not mix the bleaching agent and the detergent with each other.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Washing performance is poor: Oily stains appeared on the laundry.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Washing performance is poor: Clothes smell unpleasantly.

• Odours and bacteria layers are formed on the drum as a result of continuous
washing at lower temperatures and/or in short programmes. >>> Leave the

detergent drawer as well as the loading door of the machine ajar after each
washing. Thus, a humid environment favorable for bacteria cannot occur in the
machine.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

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Colour of the clothes faded.

• Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.

• Detergent in use is damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of

humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.

• A higher temperature is selected. >>> Select the proper programme and
temperature according to the type and soiling degree of the laundry.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

It does not rinse well.

• The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent used are
inappropriate. >>> Use a detergent appropriate for the washing machine and

your laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do
not expose them to excessive temperatures.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the
prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take
this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.

• Pump filter is clogged. >>> Check the filter.

• Drain hose is folded. >>> Check the drain hose.

Laundry became stiff after washing.

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Using insufficient amount of
detergent for the water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time.
Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the
prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take
this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.

• Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Laundry does not smell like the softener.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the
prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take
this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Wash and clean the dispenser with
hot water. Put the detergent in the correct compartment.

• Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

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Detergent residue in the detergent drawer.

• Detergent is put in wet drawer. >>> Dry the detergent drawer before putting in
detergent.

• Detergent has gotten damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free
of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.

• Water pressure is low. >>> Check the water pressure.

• The detergent in the main wash compartment got wet while taking in the prewash
water. Holes of the detergent compartment are blocked. >>> Check the holes

and clean if they are clogged.

• There is a problem with the detergent drawer valves. >>> Call the Authorized
Service Agent.

• Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

There is detergent left on the laundry.

• Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.

• Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper

programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.

• Wrong detergent was used. >>> Select the proper detergent for the laundry to be
washed.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Too much foam forms in the machine.

• Improper detergents for the washing machine are being used. >>> Use
detergents appropriate for the washing machine.

• Excessive amount of detergent is used. >>> Use only sufficient amount of
detergent.

• Detergent was stored under improper conditions. >>> Store detergent in a closed
and dry location. Do not store in excessively hot places.

• Some meshed laundry such as tulle may foam too much because of their texture.
>>> Use smaller amounts of detergent for this type of item.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> Put the detergent in the correct

compartment.

• Softener is being taken early. >>> There may be problem in the valves or in the
detergent dispenser. Call the Authorized Service Agent.

• Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this,
please see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer.

• Too much detergent is used. >>> Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water and
pour into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer.

Put detergent into the machine suitable for the programmes and maximum loads

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indicated in the “Programme and consumption table”. When you use additional
chemicals (stain removers, bleaches and etc), reduce the amount of detergent.

Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme

• Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might
have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended

amount of detergent.

Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly

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distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its
surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

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If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this

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section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a

nonfunctional product yourself.

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8 Guarantee

Your new Blomberg product is guaranteed
against the cost of breakdown repairs
for 3 years from the date of the original
purchase.

What is covered?

• Repairs necessary as a result of faulty

materials, defective components or
manufacturing defect.

• The cost of functional replacement

parts, but excluding consumable
items.

• The labour costs of a Blomberg

approved repairer to carry out the
repair.

What is not covered?

• Transit, delivery or accidental damage

or misuse and abuse.

• Cabinet or appearance parts,

including knobs, flaps, handles or
container lids.

• Accessories or consumable items

including but not limited to, ice trays,
scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and
light bulbs.

• Repairs required as a result of

unauthorised repair or inexpert
installation that fails to meet the
requirements contained in the user
instruction book.

• Repairs to products used on

commercial or non-residential
household premises.

• Loss of frozen food in freezers or

fridge/freezers. (Food loss insurance is
often included within your household
contents insurance policy, or may be
available separately from your retailer).

contained in the User Instructions
Booklet provided.

• Professional installation by a qualified
Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer

is recommended for all Washing
Machines, Dishwashers and Electric
Cookers

• Gas Cookers must only be installed by
a CORGI (or BORD GAIS) registered

Gas Installer.

• The guarantee is given only within the
boundaries of the United Kingdom
and the Republic of Ireland.

• The guarantee is applicable only to

new products and is not transferable if
the product is resold.

• Blomberg disclaims any liability for

incidental or consequential damages.

• The guarantee does not in anyway

diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Should you experience any difficulty in
obtaining service please contact the
Blomberg Customer Help-Line.
Tel: [phone]

Important notes.

• Your Blomberg product is designed

and built for domestic household use
only.

• The guarantee will be void if the

product is installed or used in
commercial or non-residential
domestic household premises.

• The product must be correctly

installed, located and operated in
accordance with the instructions

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9 Service

Please keep your purchase receipt or
other proof of purchase in a safe place;
you will need to have it should the product
require attention under guarantee.

You should also complete the details
below; it will help us assist you when
requesting service. (The model number
is printed on the Instruction Booklet and

the serial number is printed on the Rating

Label affixed to the appliance)

Model No:
Serial No:

Retailer:

Date of purchase:

Before requesting service please
check the trouble-shooting guide in the
Operating Instructions as a charge may be
levied where no fault is found even though
your product may still be under guarantee.

Service once the manufacturers
guarantee has expired.

If you have purchased an extended
guarantee please refer to the instructions
contained within the extended guarantee
agreement document. Otherwise please
call the appropriate number above where
service can be obtained at a charge.

Should you experience any difficulty in
obtaining service please contact the
Blomberg Customer Help-Line.
Tel: [phone]

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Blomberg, 36-38 Caxton Way, Watford,

Hertfordshire, WD18 8UF

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone],

email: [e-mail] www.blomberguk.com