
GB WAS 5440 PROGRAMME GUIDE
A. “On/Off“ button with indicator light
B. Additional functions
C. Temperature Knob
D. Programme selector knob:
A
B
C
The running noises of the new, electronicallycontrolled motor are not the same as the ones you
are used to from your old appliance. Don’t be
surprised - modern technology has a modern sound.
D
During the selected washing programme the
programme selector knob moves by steps clockwise
and could correct itself by half steps.
Programme
Coloured cotton
with prewash
Synthetic
with prewash
Delicate
with prewash
Coloured cotton
normal
Coloured cotton
rapid
Synthetic
normal
Synthetic
rapid
Delicate
Wool
Hand wash
Rinse +
Spin
Spin
Gentle
spin
Drain
Max.
load
Care
Labels
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Heavily soiled and temperature resistant bed linen, table linen and
underwear, towels etc. made of cotton and linen.
Heavily soiled blouses, shirts etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira),
polyamide (Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.
Heavily soiled curtains and delicate clothing, dresses skirts, shirts and
blouses.
Slightly to normally soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels,
shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.
Lightly soiled outer garments and sportswear made of cotton,
polyester, polyamide and cotton blend.
Slightly to normally soiled blouses, shirts etc. made of polyester (Diolen,
Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.
Slightly to normally soiled blouses, shirts etc. made of polyester (Diolen,
Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.
Curtains and delicate dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses.
Only woollens with a felt-free finish, labelled with the woolmark and
identified as machine washable.
Textiles made of linen, silk, wool and viscose marked as
“handwashable”.
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Type of wash/
Degree of soiling
Kg
6.2
2.5
1.5
6.2
6.2
2.5
2.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
6.2
6.2
1.5
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Detergent and Additives
Softe-
Main
ner
Wash
wash
Yes Yes
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Yes Yes
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Yes Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Additional selectable functions
Pre-
Easy
Intensive
Ironing
Rinse
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Rinse
Hold
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Spin
Speed
Reduction
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Notes
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If you select “Rinse Hold” do not leave items to soak for
too long.
Drain only - no spinning. If you select “Rinse Hold” do
not leave items to soak for too long.
With this programme you can add starch and/or fabric
softener. Subsequent spinning is intensive.
In this programme spinning is intensive. Same as the spin
cycle in the “Coloured Cotton” programme.
A very gentle spin is used in this programme. Same as
the spin cycle in the “Wool” programme.
Drain only - no spinning. Alternative method of
terminating the synthetic, delicate and wool
programme and for premature removal of the laundry.
Option / Yes: dosing required.
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CONSUMPTION DATA *
Programme Temperature
Coloured Cotton
Coloured Cotton
Coloured Cotton
Synthetic
Synthetic
Delicate
Wool
Handwash
Consumption values
*
programme duration
** The
particular household conditions and to adapt the programme run time accordingly.
***To reduce the
the pump drains the water out.
selector knob
(°C)
95 5.0 54*** 1.70 2:00
60 5.0 49 0.95 2:00
40 5.0 49 0.60 2:05
60 2.5 55 0.80 1:30
40 2.5 55 0.60 1:20
40 1.5 60 0.60 0:45
40 1.0 60 0.45 0:40
30 1.0 60 0.30 0:40
were measured in normalized conditions in compliance with Standard IEC 60456.
can also vary from the chart values. The washing machine is able to allow for
water temperature
, some cold water is added at the end of the main wash cycle, before
POUR IN DETERGENT, CLOSE DOOR AND
Load
(kg)
Water
(l)
SELECT SPECIAL OPTIONS
SELECT PROGRAMME
Easy Ironing
Add the detergent as described in the
“Detergent and Additives” chapter of the
instructions for use.
1. Turn the
programme selector knob
clockwise to the desired programme.
2. Turn the
temperature selector
in any
direction to the desired temperature.
Special options
3.
can be selected.
4. Check that the door is firmly closed and
turn on the washing machine by pressing
“ON/OFF”
the
button. The indicator lights
Can be used together with Cotton and
Synthetics programmes to reduce creasing.
Increases the water quantity and the clothes
are spun very gently.
Intensive Rinse
Increases the rinsing time and water
quantity. This additional option is
particularly suitable for areas with very soft
water, washing baby linen and helps people
with detergent allergies.
up, indicating that the washing machine is
on.
Energy
(kWh)
Programme
duration **
approx.
(hours : minutes)
Rinse hold
This option is particularly recommended for
the programme “Synthetics” or “Delicates”.
The laundry remains in the last rinse water
without being spun: discoloration of the
laundry or additional creasing is prevented.
Terminate the “Rinse Hold” option:
Press the “Rinse Hold” button again; the
wash cycle will terminate automatically with
the appropriate spin cycle for the current
programme.
If you do not wish to spin the clothes, press
the Rinse stop button, turn the programme
selector knob to the “Drain” programme
and switch the machine on again.
Spin Speed reduction
Reduces the preselected maximum spin
speed. In some programmes, the final
maximum spin speed is limited in order to
protect the laundry. Selecting a higher speed
is not possible.
CANCEL PROGRAMME
1. Switch off the washing machine by
pressing the “
ON/OFF
” button.
2. Set the programme selector to
programme setting “Drain”.
3. Start the programme by pressing the
ON/OFF
“
” button.
PROGRAMME END
• At the end of the programme the
programme selector is located at the “O”
end position.
• Switch off the appliance, open the door
and take out the laundry.
• Turn off the tap and leave the door ajar
to allow the drum to dry out.
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