Note about detergent pods / tabs
If you use detergent pods or detergent tabs, please place them directly into the drum with the laundry.
Do not put pods or tabs into the detergent drawer, as they may not dissolve properly there.
How to start the machine
The washing machine does not have an on/off button.
Simply turn the programme selector knob to any programme to switch it on.
To switch it off, turn the selector to “O”.
Open lid indicator
Before the programme starts and after the programme ends, the “Door open” indicator lights up.
While a wash programme is running, the lid remains locked and must not be forced open under any circumstances.
If you need to open it during a running programme, press the “Start/Pause” button.
If the temperature is not too high, the “Door open” indicator light will come on.
Press “Start/Pause” again to continue the programme.
End of programme
The “Door open” indicator light comes on. Set the programme selector to “O”, open the lid and unload the machine.
Leave the lid open for a few minutes so that the inside can dry.
After about a quarter of an hour, the washing machine switches off automatically.
To cancel a running programme: press and hold the “Cancel/Drain” button for at least 3 seconds – the water will be drained.
Wash programmes / Waschprogramme
- Mischwäsche / Mixed wash
- For washing lightly to normally soiled durable garments made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres and mixed fibres.
- Eco 40-60
- For normally soiled cotton laundry that can be washed together in the same cycle at 40 °C or 60 °C. Standard cotton programme – the most efficient in terms of water and energy consumption.
- Baumwolle / Cottons
- Normally to heavily soiled and durable cottons.
- Pflegeleicht / Synthetics
- For washing soiled garments made of synthetic fibres (such as polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or cotton/synthetic blends.
- Feinwäsche / Delicates
- For washing particularly delicate garments. It is recommended to turn the garments inside out before washing.
- Wolle / Wool
- All wool garments can be washed using the “Wool” programme, even those labelled “Hand wash only”. Use special detergent and do not exceed the maximum kg load for the laundry.
- Schleudern / Spin
- Spins the load and then drains the water. For durable laundry.
- Spülen & Schleudern / Rinse & Spin
- Separate rinse and intensive spin programme. For durable laundry.
- Wasser sparen / Aqua saver
- For lightly soiled laundry made of synthetic fibres or synthetic/cotton blends. Economy programme with very low water consumption. Use liquid detergent in the lowest recommended amount for 2.5 kg. Do not use fabric softener.
- Flecken / Anti-stain
- Maximum stain removal performance without pre-treatment at low temperatures – protects fabrics and colours.
- 20 °C
- For lightly soiled cotton laundry at a temperature of 20 °C.
- Sport
- Normally soiled and sweaty sportswear made of cotton/jersey or microfibres. Includes a prewash cycle – detergent can also be added to the prewash compartment. Do not use fabric softener.
- Schnell 30' / Rapid 30'
- For a quick wash of lightly soiled garments. This cycle lasts only 30 minutes and saves time and energy.
- Farben / Colours
- White and pastel-coloured garments made of delicate fabrics. Gentle wash programme against greying or yellowing. Use heavy-duty detergent and, if necessary, stain remover or oxygen-based bleach. Do not use liquid detergent.