Quick Start Guide
for the W 5943 WPS
washing machine
These short instructions are not a substitute
for the Operating instructions supplied with the appliance.
Please read the Operating instructions supplied with
your washing machine before using it for the first time and
take note of the Warning and Safety instructions as well
as the full descriptions on how to use your machine.
en - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 490 280
Brief instructions
A Prepare the laundry
Empty all pockets.
^
Foreign objects (e.g. nails,
,
coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause
damage to garments and
components in the machine.
B Sort the laundry
^ Sort the laundry by colour and by
care label. Most garments have a
textile care label in the collar or side
seam.
C Switch on the washing machine
The interior drum lighting will come on.
It will go out a few minutes later to
save energy. To switch the drum
lighting back on, press the Door
button.
D Select a programme
You have two possibilities for selecting
a programme:
Via the programme selector:
^ Turn the programme selector to the
required programme.
or
Via the programmable function Further
programmes/Settings 4:
^ Turn the programme selector to
Further programmes/Settings 4
and other programmes will be shown
in the display.
Further programmes
Settings !
Dark garments ,
^
Push the X or Y button to select the
;
programme you want. Confirm with
OK.
The display will show the selected
programme.
E Select a temperature / spin speed
Cottons
r 1600 rpm
Duration: 1:59 h
Push the X or Y button to change the
^
temperature.
Push the OK button to go back to
^
change the spin speed.
G Load the drum
Press the Door button to open the
^
drum door.
The load size indicator display will
appear.
Load
8 < 25%
Cottons
r 1600 rpm
Duration: 1:59 h
^ Push the X or Y button to change the
spin speed.
F Selecting Extra options
^ Select any Extra options by pressing
the appropriate button. The relevant
indicator light will come on to show
which Extra option has been
selected.
^
When selecting Further extras 4,
you may select from one of the
following Extra options: Extra rinse,
Pre-wash, Soak or Rinse hold.
The display shows the amount of
laundry loaded in the drum asa%(in
25% steps) of the maximum load
permissible for the programme
selected.
^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely
in the drum.
Mixing both large and small items gives
better wash results and also helps
distribute the load evenly during
spinning.
Important! Make sure that no
garments are caught between the
drum door and seal.
^
Shut the door with a gentle swing.
H Add detergent
When the door is closed, the load size
indicator will be replaced with the
detergent percentage display.
Detergent
K Remove the laundry when the
programme has finished.
Press the Door button and open the
^
door.
Remove the laundry.
^
7 100%
The detergent indicator shows the
quantity of detergent as a percentage
that must be added, based on the
information on the detergent
packaging.
^
Pull out the detergent drawer and
place detergent in the compartments.
i Detergent for the pre-wash
j Detergent for the main wash,
including Soak if selected
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. Left items
might shrink in the next wash or
discolour other items.
^
Check the folds in the door seal for
any small articles, e.g. buttons, which
might be lodged there.
Important!
Always remove the laundry before
switching the machine off. This is
important to ensure that the load size
indicator works correctly.
§ Fabric conditioner or liquid starch
I Select Delay start (if required)
^
Push the + button and select the
programme.
J Start the programme
^
Press the flashing Start/Stop button.
^
Switch the machine off with the K
button.
^
To avoid the build-up of mildew, it is
recommended that the door is left
ajar when the machine is not in use.
Programme chart
Further programmes are described in the Operating instructions and in the
programme packages booklet.
Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. load 7.5 kg
Item Cottons, linens or cotton mixed fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling,
underwear, T-shirts etc.
Minimum iron Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Item Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Delicates Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Item For delicate garments made of synthetic fibres, mixed fibres, rayon
and easy care cottons. Also suitable for machine-washable silks.
Note For items which crease easily, deselect the spin.
Woollens / Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Item Machine-washable or hand-washable wool or wool blend fabrics. If
the care label does not specify a temperature, wash using the cold
setting.
Note Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily.
Silks / Cold to 30°C Max. load 1.0 kg
Item Silks and other hand-washable fabrics with no wool content, e.g.
satin, lace and silk.
Note Place tights, bras etc. in a washing bag.
Express 20 Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.5 kg
Item Cotton items that are only lightly soiled.
Note The Extra option Short is automatically activated.
Hygiene 30°C to 90°C Max. load 7.0 kg
Item Fabrics which will be in direct contact with the skin, e.g. underwear,
nappies, towelling, bed linen, pillow and mattress covers.
Notes
Select a temperature of 60°C or higher for optimum hygiene.
–
Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.
–
Automatic plus Cold to 40°C Max. load 5.0 kg
Item Mixed loads of garments suitable for the Cottons and Minimum iron
programmes. Sort according to colour.
Note The wash parameters (e.g. water level, wash rhythm and spin
speed) are adjusted automatically in this programme to ensure the
best possible care and wash result for each item.
Shirts Cold to 60°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Notes – Pre-treat collars and cuffs if necessary.
– Wash silk garments in the Silks / programme.
Denim Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Notes – Wash denim inside out.
– Denim often contains excess dye and will run during the first few
washes. Wash light and dark coloured items separately.
Dark garments Cold to 40°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item Dark garments made from cotton or mixed fibres.
Note Wash inside out.
Sportswear Cold to 60°C Max. load 3.0 kg
Item Lightly soiled sports garments which require washing or freshening
up.
Notes
–
Do not use fabric conditioner.
–
Please follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
Trainers Cold to 40°C Max. 2 pairs of shoes
Item Only sport shoes (no leather shoes)
Notes
Please follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
–
Remove any coarse soiling with a brush first.
–
Close any velcro strips.
–
Do not use fabric conditioner.
–
Use a drying basket when drying with a tumble dryer.
–
A pre-rinse is carried out automatically without detergent to
–
remove dust.
Outerwear Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Item Outerwear with membranes like Gore-Tex
WINDSTOPPER
®
etc.
®
, SYMPATEX®,
Notes – Zip up jackets before washing.
– Do not use fabric conditioner.
– You can proof outerwear items in the Proofing programme.
However, we do not recommend proofing items after every wash.
Proofing 40°C Max. load 2.5 kg
Item For treating microfibre fabrics, skiwear, fine, closeweave cotton
garments (poplin) or tablecloths to provide a water and dirt resistant
finish.
Notes
–
The items should be freshly washed and spun or dried before
proofing.
–
For best results, the items should be heat-treated afterwards,
either in a tumble dryer or by ironing.
Pillows Cold to 90°C 2 pillows (40 x 80 cm) or
1 pillow (80 x 80 cm)
Item Washable pillows with feather, down or synthetic fillings.
Note Please observe the instructions on the wash care label.
Curtains Cold to 40°C Max. load 2.0 kg
Item Curtains, including net curtains, specified as machine-washable by
the manufacturer.
Notes
A pre-rinse is carried out automatically without detergent to
–
remove dust.
For curtains which crease easily, reduce the spin speed or
–
deselect the spin.
Remove any curtain rings.
–
Selectable Extra options
Extra rinse
Pre-wash
Soak
Short
Water plus
Stains 4
Extra quiet
Rinse hold
Cottons #### # ###
Minimum iron #### # ###
Delicates # ## ###
Woollens / #
Silks / ###
Express 20 #
1)
### #
Hygiene ### # ###
Automatic plus ## #
Shirts #### # # #
Denim # ## ###
Dark garments ### #
Sportswear #### # ###
Trainers #
2)
#
Outerwear #### # ###
Proofing ##
Pillows ### # #
Curtains ### # #
2)
#
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