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V-ZUG Adora SLQ Operating Instructions Manual

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    Washing machine adora slq operating instructions v-zug ltd.

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    2 thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety preca...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents safety precautions 5 before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 note on use ....

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    … contents 4 care and maintenance 52 cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 emergency draining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 cleaning the foreign body...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    5 safety precautions in accordance with the requirements of iec 60335-1: 䡲 this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction c...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … safety precautions 6 correct use 䡲 the appliance is suitable for washing home textiles with water and regular washing machine detergent. The appliance is designed for use in the home and for the above-mentioned purpose only. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect us...

  • Page 7: Children In The Home

    … safety precautions 7 children in the home 䡲 packaging material (e.G. Plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. 䡲 the appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions. Children ar...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    … safety precautions 8 䡲 only use water softener, dye / bleach or other additives expressly recommended by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. 䡲 store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry place. Lumpy washin...

  • Page 9: Your Appliance

    9 your appliance appliance description 䡲 capacity: 8 kg dry washing 䡲 6 main programmes 䡲 4 extra programmes 䡲 5 favourite programmes 䡲 additional programmes – easy care – pre-wash – sport – steam anti-crease – night-time economy programme – programme for various types of textiles – programmes for l...

  • Page 10: Construction

    … your appliance 10 construction 1 operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) 2 detergent dispenser drawer 3 appliance door 4 drain tray 5 foreign body trap 6 emergency door release tool 7 emergency door release 8 identification plate / serial number (fn) 9 circulation nozzle detergen...

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    … your appliance 11 operating and display elements main programmes additional programmes additional functions coloureds 60 °c favourites coloureds 40 °c extra programmes coloureds 20 °c 䡲 whites 95 °c 䡲 steam anti-crease 䡲 proofing 䡲 appliance hygiene woollens 30 °c hand wash 20 °c wetclean 20 °c ea...

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    … your appliance 12 graphic display various information appears in the graphic display during the programme selection and the programme sequence. Indicator lights the buttons for the main programmes and certain additional programmes are equipped with an indicator light. Indicator light flashes progr...

  • Page 13: Using For The First Time

    … your appliance 13 using for the first time before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following work should be carried out. Transport lock setting the language, time and date a set the language, time and date in the user settings. A hold the button depressed until the follo...

  • Page 14: Programme Overview

    14 programme overview main programmes to select the right wash programme, follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items, e.G. . Programme symbol type of wash whites 95 °c 1× white cottons, linens: e.G. Bed and table linen, towels, white or colour-fast underwear. Coloureds 60 °c colo...

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    … programme overview 15 the stated consumption data and program durations are guide values and refer to the maximum wash load with selected degree of soiling. The data can vary with, for instance, towelling material, a very cold water feed, different degree of soiling selected or a smaller wash load...

  • Page 16: Additional Programmes

    … programme overview 16 additional programmes easy care pre-wash sport for washing requiring very gentle treatment 䡲 reduced washing action 䡲 higher water level during washing and rinsing 䡲 reduced spin speed: 800 rpm 䡲 optimum wash load: max. 3.5 kg suitable for heavily soiled washing 䡲 programme d...

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    … programme overview 17 steam anti-crease night economy programme the steam finish at the end of the programme significantly reduces creasing in the washing. Recommended for items that crease easily, e.G. Shirts and blouses. 䡲 the washing is warm and should be hung up immediately to dry – for easy i...

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    … programme overview 18 fabric type 䡲 standard programme 䡲 minimizes creasing 䡲 uses steam anti-crease 䡲 optimum wash load: max. 7 shirts / blouses 䡲 suitable for waterproof and breathable clothing 䡲 higher water level during washing and rinsing 䡲 intermediate spinning for optimal removal of water o...

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    … programme overview 19 䡲 higher water level and extended rinsing 䡲 optimized for colour run from denim articles 䡲 optimum wash load: max. 4 kg 䡲 very thorough rinsing for the protection of sensitive baby skin 䡲 at 95 °c: additional pre-wash 䡲 optimum wash load: max. 5 kg 䡲 optimized for the particu...

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    … programme overview 20 degree of soiling / anti-mite 䡲 suitable for lightly soiled washing 䡲 wash time extended: about 15 minutes 䡲 wash time extended: 25–40 minutes 䡲 extended wash time 䡲 higher water level during washing 䡲 additional rinsing cycle 䡲 can be selected with and the additional program...

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    … programme overview 21 separate rinsing / separate spinning bio wash (alkaline detergent + bleach) the programme sequence is adapted for the use of multi-component deter- gents (alkaline detergent + bleach). First the alkaline detergent with softener (compartment ii) is added to the wash and the su...

  • Page 22: Additional Functions

    … programme overview 22 additional functions function / symbol type of wash temperature setting the temperature can be changed in steps of 10 °c or 15 °c, allow- ing lightly soiled (not stained) textiles to be washed with a saving in energy. Cold wash temperature below 20 °c. Spinning the spin speed...

  • Page 23: Favourites

    … programme overview 23 favourites defining your favourites a open the appliance door. A press the button. A press the button again. A select the desired main programme, addi- tional programmes and additional functions, e.G.: a press the button. Save favourite «yes»: save favourite «no»: simplifies ...

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    … programme overview 24 starting your favourite a close the appliance door. A press the button repeatedly until the desired favourite appears in the graphic display, e.G.: – the programme starts automatically after 20 seconds. Changing your favourite a open the appliance door. A press the button rep...

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    … programme overview 25 deleting a favourite a open the appliance door. A press the button repeatedly until the favourite to be deleted appears in the graphic display, e.G.: a hold the button depressed for about 3 seconds. Delete favourite «yes»: delete favourite «no»: a press the button. – the favo...

  • Page 26: User Settings

    26 user settings providing no programme is running and no error message is displayed, the user settings can be changed with the appliance door open or closed. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Changing user settings a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button re...

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    … user settings 27 the following two-page diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold button depressed for 5 seconds • time / date • off * • on • 1200 rpm * • 1400, 1600, 400, 600, 800, 1000 rpm • text in deutsch • texte en français • testo in italiano • text in english • … • stand...

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    … user settings 28 • 1 very dark • 2 dark • 3 medium * • 4 bright • 5 very bright • off • on * • yes • no • off * • on • on * • off * factory settings hygiene recommendation childproof lock automatic door opener brightness factory settings restore? On off on 3.

  • Page 29: Language

    … user settings 29 language the language in the graphic display can be changed. Changing the language a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button repeatedly until the current language setting appears in the graphic display, e.G.: a press the button repeatedly until the desired sett...

  • Page 30: Time / Date

    … user settings 30 time / date the time and date must be reset if the appliance has been disconnected from the mains for a longer period of time (about 5 weeks). Changing the time / date a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button repeatedly until the following appears in the graph...

  • Page 31: Rinsing

    … user settings 31 rinsing there are 5 different settings for rinsing intensity. «standard» 䡲 normal water level «more water» 䡲 the water level is increased by 1–3 cm during main wash and each rinse cycle. «+1 rinse» 䡲 an extra rinse cycle is added to each programme. «more water +1 rinse» 䡲 an extra...

  • Page 32: Soft Water

    … user settings 32 soft water the programmes can be adjusted for use with very soft water (e.G. In ticino). The slightly reduced wash action prevents excessive foaming. Since the detergent does not rinse out as well with soft water, the amount of water used for rinsing is increased slightly and an e...

  • Page 33: Spin Speed

    … user settings 33 spin speed each programme and combination of programmes is assigned an optimum spin speed at the factory. This can be adjusted to suit individual needs. Setting maximum spin speed a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button repeatedly until the current spin speed...

  • Page 34: Hygiene Recommendation

    … user settings 34 hygiene recommendation it is common nowadays to select programmes with temperatures below 60 °c in order to save energy. These achieve perfectly good results with light- ly soiled everyday washing. Washing almost exclusively with low tempera- tures will result in the formation of ...

  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    … user settings 35 childproof lock the childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a programme. If the childproof lock is on, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously. Switching the childproof lock on / off a hold the button depressed for 5 ...

  • Page 36: Brightness

    … user settings 36 brightness the wording in the graphic display can be set to 5 levels. 䡲 1 very dark 䡲 2 dark 䡲 3 medium 䡲 4 bright 䡲 5 very bright change the brightness level a hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button repeatedly until the current setting appears in the graphic ...

  • Page 37: Restoring Factory Settings

    … user settings 37 restoring factory settings the factory settings can be restored. A hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. A press the button repeatedly until the following appears in the graphic display: a press the button. Restore factory settings «yes»: restore factory settings «no»: any favo...

  • Page 38: Washing

    38 washing preparing the appliance a ensure that the foreign body trap 1 is sitting properly. A plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. – the appliance switches on. A turn the water tap on. A press the button to open the appliance door. 1 0 1 0 1.

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    … washing 39 loading the appliance a load dry washing (max. 8 kg). 䡲 if washing normally soiled whites and col- oureds, fill the washing drum. 䡲 if washing heavily soiled whites and col- oureds, fill the washing drum max. ¾ full. 䡲 if washing easy care cotton fabrics, white and coloured synthetic fa...

  • Page 40: Adding Washing Detergent

    … washing 40 adding washing detergent a pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. Powder detergent if using powder detergent, flap 1 in compartment ii must be open. A lift flap 1 and push back. Liquid detergent if using liquid detergent, flap 1 in compartment ii must be closed. A...

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    … washing 41 detergent dosage the amount of detergent required depends on the degree of soiling as well as the wash load, the hardness of the water and the product being used. Follow the detergent manufacturer’s dosing instructions. The hardness of the water is measured using the french degree of wa...

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    … washing 42 fabric conditioner do not fill with fabric conditioner past the «max» mark. Do not use fabric conditioner if drying the washing in a tumble dryer. Tumble drying automatically leaves the washing soft and fluffy to the touch. Soap detergent (softener + soap detergent) select the additiona...

  • Page 43: Programme Selection

    … washing 43 programme selection «press and go» a main programme can be started at the press of a single button. All the necessary settings for the programme are provided automatically. Select or deselect any additional programmes or functions by pressing the relevant buttons. If no other button is ...

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    … washing 44 selecting additional programme a press the required button when the indicator light flashes. – the new programme duration along with other information on the addi- tional programme selected appear in the graphic display. Selecting fabric type a immediately after selecting a programme, p...

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    … washing 45 selecting degree of soiling / anti-mite / soaking a immediately after selecting the programme, press the button repeat- edly until the desired degree of soiling appears in the graphic display: 䡲 «soiling light» 䡲 «soiling medium» 䡲 «soiling normal» 䡲 «soiling heavy» 䡲 «anti-mite» 䡲 «soa...

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    … washing 46 changing the temperature a immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired temperature appears in the graphic display. Changing the spin speed a immediately after selecting a programme, press the button repeatedly until the desired spin speed appea...

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    … washing 47 selecting delayed start a immediately after selecting a programme, hold the button depressed or press button repeatedly until the desired programme end time (max. 24 hours) appears in the graphic display. – the graphic display goes dark. – when the time set is reached, the programme sel...

  • Page 48: Changing Selection

    … washing 48 opening the appliance door during operation the appliance door can only be opened if the water level and temperature are still low and there is no spinning in progress. As long as the indicator light for the button is illuminated, the appliance door can be opened. A press the button. – ...

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    … washing 49 programme selection with childproof lock activated how to turn the childproof lock on/off is described in 'user settings'. A close the appliance door. – in the graphic display appears: – the indicator lights for the programme buttons flash. A hold the desired programme button depressed ...

  • Page 50: End of Programme

    … washing 50 end of programme loosening up the washing shortly before the end of the programme, the washing is loosened up. This takes about 1–2 minutes. If steam anti-crease has been selected, the loosen- ing-up period is extended to about 60 minutes to prevent further creasing. With «automatic doo...

  • Page 51: End of The Wash Day

    … washing 51 with display / a with one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60 °c. Or a remove washing. A press the button 4×. – the programme «appliance hygiene» starts. End of the wash day a clean the detergent dispenser drawer if necessary. A after finishing washing for the day,...

  • Page 52: Care and Maintenance

    52 care and maintenance using the correct dosage of washing detergent will automatically clean the inside of the appliance. Immediately wipe away all traces of washing deter- gent from the chrome steel with a soft cloth to avoid staining. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer if the normal dosage ...

  • Page 53: Emergency Draining

    … care and maintenance 53 emergency draining in the event of a blocked water outlet or drain pump, a malfunction or a power failure, if there is water still in the appliance it must be drained off as follows: a open drain tray 2 by pressing in the bottom area. Or a remove quick operating instruction...

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    … care and maintenance 54 cleaning the foreign body trap the foreign body trap 1 must be periodically cleaned of any deposits. A drain off any residual water, see 'emergency draining'. A then turn the foreign body trap 1 anti-clockwise and remove. Clean thoroughly. A remove any foreign objects (e. G...

  • Page 55: Trouble-Shooting

    55 trouble-shooting this section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call customer services. What to do if … … appears before calling customer service, please note down the error message in ...

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    … trouble-shooting 56 … appears … appears … appears possible cause solution 䡲 the foreign body trap is clogged. 䡲 the circulation nozzle is clogged. A remove the cause of the problem. A cancel the error message by pressing the button. A restart the programme. Possible cause solution 䡲 large items ar...

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    … trouble-shooting 57 … appears … appears possible cause solution 䡲 the water tap is turned off. 䡲 the mesh filter in the water connection is clogged. 䡲 an interruption in the water supply. 䡲 the water pressure is too low. A remove the cause of the problem or wait until the water supply is restored....

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    … trouble-shooting 58 … appears possible cause solution 䡲 various situations can lead to an «f» error message. A cancel the error message by pressing the button. A switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. A switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme. A if the error messa...

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    … trouble-shooting 59 … appears … appears possible cause solution 䡲 faulty electrical connection. 䡲 over-voltage a cancel the error message by pressing the button. A switch off the power supply for about 1 minute. A switch the power supply back on again and select a new programme. A if the error mes...

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    … trouble-shooting 60 … / appears … the programme takes significantly longer than indicated … appears possible cause solution 䡲 no wash cycle has taken place at a temperature of at least 60 °c over a long period of time. A with one of the next wash cycles carry out a wash with at least 60 °c. Or a r...

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    … trouble-shooting 61 … appears … the washing is not spinning or is not being spun properly possible cause solution 䡲 selected programme is intended for a reduced washing load. If there are too many articles, heating and possibly also the rinsing will be extended. A with the next wash cycle adjust t...

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    … trouble-shooting 62 … appears … vibrating heavily when spinning possible cause solution 䡲 large unbalance in the washing drum. The appliance tries to improve the distribution of the washing load. The final spin is extended. A wash large and small items together to reduce the possibility of unbalan...

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    … trouble-shooting 63 … at the end of the programme, the appliance door does not open when the button is pressed … water sounds are heard at the end of the programme when the washing drum is turned by hand possible cause solution 䡲 the appliance door is stuck. A press hard against the lock side of t...

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    … trouble-shooting 64 … traces of washing detergent left behind in the washing detergent compartment … traces of fabric conditioner or water left behind in the fabric conditioner compartment possible cause solution 䡲 damp or lumpy washing detergent. A store washing detergent in a dry place. 䡲 the wa...

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    … trouble-shooting 65 … the water rate of flow from the circulation nozzle is too low … the washing load is still dry at the end of the programme and no error message is displayed possible cause solution 䡲 the circulation nozzle is clogged. A clean the nozzle. 䡲 the foreign body trap is clogged. A c...

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    … trouble-shooting 66 opening the appliance door in the event of a power failure a turn off the water tap. A disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. A open drain tray 2 by pressing in the bottom area. Or a remove quick operating instructions 1 from the wash detergent drawer and open dr...

  • Page 67: Washing Tips

    67 washing tips fabric care symbols to wash items correctly, please follow the fabric care symbols on the labels of the wash items. General tips 䡲 wash white and coloured textiles separately. 䡲 empty pockets and turn inside out. Remove any foreign objects (coins, nails, paper clips, etc.). 䡲 empty a...

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    … washing tips 68 net curtains if washing curtains made from mixed or man-made fibres: 䡲 ask the retailer whether the curtains are machine washable and, if so, at what water temperature. 䡲 fill the washing drum only a quarter full. 䡲 tie up metal rollers and plastic sliders using an open weave fabri...

  • Page 69: Unsatisfactory Wash Results

    … washing tips 69 unsatisfactory wash results white residue on washing grey residue on washing cloths feel hard to the touch after washing possible cause solution 䡲 despite thorough rinsing, badly soluble compounds (zeolites) in the detergent can be left on the washing. A shake out or brush the wash...

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    … washing tips 70 unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds unsatisfactory wash result using liquid detergent soap deposits on washing possible cause solution 䡲 exceptionally heavily soiled washing. A select stronger wash programme, e.G. Degree of soiling «normal» or «heavy». 䡲 washin...

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    … washing tips 71 colours running in the wash unsatisfactory rinsing performance fabric stains possible cause solution 䡲 non-fast colours in the wash. A wash white and coloured textiles separately. A follow the fabric care instructions on the items of washing. 䡲 objects in the wash whose colour has ...

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    … washing tips 72 holes, rips or tears fabric wear possible cause solution 䡲 washing items with zips or hooks (e.G. Bras) open. A fasten zip fasteners and hooks before washing. A wash delicates in a laundry bag or pillow case. A turn garment pockets inside out. 䡲 chemical effect of washing detergent...

  • Page 73: Spare Parts

    73 spare parts please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Water outlet hose 1.5 m / 4.0 m siphon for fabric conditioner (softener) detergent dispenser drawer liquid detergent flap emergency door release tool foreign body trap drain tray quick operating instructions.

  • Page 74: Technical Data

    74 technical data dimensions plumbing electrical connection a see identification plate 1 spin speeds 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600 rpm height: 85 cm width: 59.5 cm depth: 60 cm empty weight: 71 kg dry load capacity: 8 kg dry washing connection to water supply: cold water g¾" permitted flow p...

  • Page 75: Note For Testing Institutes

    … technical data 75 note for testing institutes set to the standard wash programme according to as/nzs 2040.2:2005 a select programme using the button. A press the button repeatedly until the following appears in the plain text display: – the plain text display changes to: a increase the spin speed ...

  • Page 76: Water and Energy Economy

    … technical data 76 vas vibration absorbing system as the washing drum starts to spin, if the control system detects that the load is out of balance it will interrupt the spinning action once or more. The appli- ance tries thereby to distribute the load more evenly inside the washing drum. Whilst sp...

  • Page 77: Disposal

    77 disposal packaging 䡲 all packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (pe) and polystyrene (eps)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection 䡲 disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, thi...

  • Page 78: Notes

    78 notes.

  • Page 79: Index

    79 index a adding washing detergent ......... 40 additional functions ............. 11, 22 additional programme selecting.................................... 44 additional programmes ...... 11, 16 allergies ......................................... 31 anti-mite ................................. 20, ...

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    … index 80 e easy care ............................... 16, 44 emergency door release............ 10 emergency door release tool.................................... 10, 66, 73 emergency draining .................... 53 end of the wash day ................... 51 energy consumption ................... ...

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    … index 81 p packaging...................................... 77 powder detergent......................... 40 power failure ................................. 66 pre-wash ................................ 16, 44 pre-wash detergent...................... 10 programme aborting ...............................

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    … index 82 u unsatisfactory wash results ..................................... 69, 70 user settings................................. 26 using for the first time ........... 5, 13 v validity.............................................. 2 vas vibration absorbing system ..................................

  • Page 83: Repair Service

    83 repair service whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (fn) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or...

  • Page 84: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! A switch on the appliance and turn on the water tap a open the appliance door by pressing the button a load the washing and then close the appliance door a pull the detergent dispenser drawer out and add the w...