Thanks to its innovative technology, this washing machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its reductions in water and energy consumption. Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet our high quality demands, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition. For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts and services, contact out after-sales service centres. If the operating and installation instructions describe different models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text. Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the appliance. Explanation of the symbols a Warning. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potential hazardous situation that may lead to death or to serious injury if it is not prevented. a Caution. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potential hazardous situation that may lead to minor or slight personal injury, or to material or environmental damage, if it is not prevented. . Information about the optimum use of the appliance and any other useful information. Contents Before washingO Intended use 4O Safety instructions 5O Protection of the environment 7O Getting to know your appliance 11 Operating the applianceO Before each washing 12 O Washing 15 O After washing 16 Cleaning and maintenanceO Care and maintenance 17 O Faults, what to do? 20 O Customer service 23 Installing the applianceO Standard accessories 24 O Installation 26 O Remove transportation protection devices 28 O Connecting the water 29 O Alignment 32 O Electrical connection 33 O Before the 1st washing 34 O Transportation, e.g. if moving house 35 Index 36 Intended use O For use in the household only. O The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. O The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines. O When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's instructions. O The washing machine may be operated by children from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible person. O Keep pets away from the washing machine! Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine. Retain documents for subsequent use. 4 Safety instructions a Warning! Risk of fatal injury from electrocution! Your life is at risk if you touch live components. – Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not pull on the cable. – Only plug in or disconnect the mains plug if your hands are dry. a Warning! Risks to children! – Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine. – Children must not play with the washing machine. – Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at risk. For appliances that have reached the end of their service life: – Disconnect the mains plug. – Cut through the mains cable and remove complete with plug. – Destroy the lock on the lid. – Children must not perform cleaning or maintenance work unsupervised. – Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing parts if allowed to play with them or pull them over their head and suffocate. Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children. – Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed, or may cause irritation if they come into contact with the eyes or skin. Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. 5 a Warning! 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. Thoroughly rinse out laundry items in advance by hand. a Caution! Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. if hot water is being drained into a wash basin or if you have to empty the appliance in the event of a fault). Allow the water to cool down. a Caution! Risk from damage to the appliance! – The lid may break! Do not climb onto the washing machine. a Caution! Risk from contact with liquid detergents/care products! Take care when opening the lid when the detergent dispenser is full. In the event of contact with the eyes/skin, rinse thoroughly. If swallowed accidentally, seek medical advice. 6 Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. ) This appliance has been identified in accord...