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Safety instructions
– Read the Instruction manual and Installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing
machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug!
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from
locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain
remover/cleaning solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the
washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Consumption values
Programme Additional function Load Electricity*** Water***
Programme
duration***
algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 30 °C** 8 kg 0.35 kWh 76 l 2:20 h
algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 40 °C** 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:30 h
algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 60 °C** 8 kg 1.36 kWh 76 l 2:40 h
algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 60 °C
1 eco*
8 kg 1.03 kWh 56 l 3:25 h
algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 90 °C 8 kg 2.34 kWh 87 l 2:30 h
sintéticos (Easy-care) 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:43 h
rápido mix (mixed fabrics) 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h
delicados (Delicates/silk) :c(cold) 2 kg 0.04 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
delicados (Delicates/silk) 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
ÿlana/lã (Wool) :c(cold) 2 kg 0.06 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
ÿlana/lã (Wool) 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When using the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the programme rápido mix (mixed fabrics) 40 °C and the maximum spin
speed.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
additional functions.
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Important information
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour the following into compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to sintéticos (Easy-care) 60 °C and press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload).
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to stop (Off).
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Loading laundry
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light
Do not pre-wash. If required, select the additiona 2rápido function.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with pre-wash.
Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to algod. (Cottons/coloureds) 30 °C and press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload). After
approx. 10 minutes, press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) to stop the programme. Once the required
soaking time has elapsed, press inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload) again to continue the programme, or
change to a different programme.
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the ~ fabric softener
compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
imperm. (Outdoor) Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
Special detergent suitable for machine washing is available particularly in sports shops. For dosage information, see the
manufacturer's instructions. Special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II. Turn the programme selector to
imperm. (Outdoor) Select the temperature and inicio/pausa +carga (Start/Pause+Reload).
