en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has undergone 4.1 Unpacking the appliance a function test at the factory. This may cause water stains in the appli- ATTENTION! ance, which the first wash cycle re-...
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Installation and connection en If the appliance is tilted at an angle 4.4 Removing the transit greater than 40°, residual water may bolts leak out of the appliance and cause material damage. The appliance is secured for trans- Tilt the appliance carefully. portation using transit bolts on the ▶...
en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Push the 4 cover caps downwards. holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to Remove the 4 sleeves. transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- der. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose.
Installation and connection en Open the water tap carefully and Connecting the appliance to the check that the connection points electricity supply are tight. Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Water outlet connection types with the local legal provisions and This information is intended to help safety regulations, and should in- you to connect this appliance to the...
en Before using for the first time To align the appliance, turn the ap- Before using for the first time 5 Before using for the pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 5.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle...
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Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid", Page 28 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
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Display en Display Description ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 30 Prewash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 Washing with additional water and a rinse cycle is activ- ated.
en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. ¡ For programmes with a temperature setting of 80 °C or 90 °C, the actual temperature may deviate from the specified temperature. The washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures is nevertheless achieved.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Mixed Load Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicates / Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Note: Use the Delicates / Silk programme to wash shirts and blouses made from silk or delicate fab- rics.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ If you regularly wash at temperatures of 40 °C or lower ¡ After a prolonged period of non-use Use washing powder containing oxygen bleach. Add the washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II for the main wash. → "Detergent drawer", Page 18 Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming.
Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 46. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
en Detergents and care products If required, adjust the programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care settings. → Page 28 products 13.3 Adjusting the pro- The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products gramme settings use and dosage can be found on the packaging.
Basic operation en Press down on the insert and re- a The drum rotates and load detec- move the detergent drawer. tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows the programme duration or the programme end time.
en Childproof lock Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- 13.10 Cancelling the pro- move any foreign objects. gramme Press Start / Reload. Open the door. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high. –...
Basic settings en So that the programme currently 15.2 Changing the basic set- running is not cancelled, the pro- tings gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. Set the programme selector to po- goes out on the display. sition 1. → Page 31 Press Start / Reload and, at the same time, turn the programme Basic settings...
en Cleaning and servicing caring for the inside of the appli- Clean the detergent drawer and in- ance. sert with water and a brush, and then dry them. → "Accessories", Page 27 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rat- tling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the tap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the impeller in the drain pump can rotate. Requirement: The drain pump is empty.
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Cleaning and servicing en Screw the pump cap as far as it will go. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Insert and close the maintenance flap. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied...
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ Drum cleaning is required. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 31 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 30 Finish in is activated. Check whether Finish in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Pump cover is not correctly assembled. ing. Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in reached. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme. ▶ The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 33 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
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en Technical data Appliance depth 101.7 cm with door open Weight 68.9 kg Maximum load 8.0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0.12 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0.50 W Water pressure ¡...
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