Contents
3
Caring for the environment ............................................................................................ 2
Warning and Safety instructions.................................................................................... 6
Correct application............................................................................................................ 7
Preventing problems ......................................................................................................... 8
Technical safety................................................................................................................. 9
Correct use........................................................................................................................ 11
Chlorine and component damage..................................................................................... 13
Anti-chlorine treatment.................................................................................................. 13
Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 14
Disposing of your old appliance.................................................................................... 14
Guide to the machine (with detergent dispensing drawer) ......................................... 15
Models with detergent dispenser drawer (WEK) ............................................................... 15
Models without detergent dispensing drawer (WEK) ........................................................ 16
Operation.......................................................................................................................... 17
Control panel..................................................................................................................... 17
Sensors and touch display with sensors........................................................................... 17
Main menu......................................................................................................................... 18
Examples on how to operate the appliance ...................................................................... 18
Operating the launderette version ..................................................................................... 20
Preparing for use............................................................................................................. 22
Emptying pockets ............................................................................................................. 22
Max. load........................................................................................................................... 22
Loading the washing machine........................................................................................... 23
Preparing for use............................................................................................................. 24
4. Selecting programme settings................................................................................... 26
Washing with dispensing drawer................................................................................... 27
Adding detergent using the detergent dispensing drawer. ............................................... 27
Bleaching agent................................................................................................................. 28
Dyes, dye removers and descaling agents ....................................................................... 28
Detergent dispensing ........................................................................................................ 28
Detergent dispensing .................................................................................................... 28
Amount of detergent ..................................................................................................... 28
Water hardness levels ................................................................................................... 28
6. Starting the programme - the end of the programme ............................................. 30
Timer................................................................................................................................. 31
Problem solving guide .................................................................................................... 32
After sales service ............................................................................................................. 34
Problem solving guide .................................................................................................... 35
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................................... 35
The programme does not start.......................................................................................... 35
An unsatisfactory wash result ........................................................................................... 36
General problems with the washing machine ................................................................... 37
Possible reasons for increased levels of foaming ............................................................. 38
Large items stretched........................................................................................................ 38
Continuing a programme after an interruption to the power supply ................................. 38