[. . . ] DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash and spin machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. €¢ Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use, the Installation Guide and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine. €¢ Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/ her Instructions for Use, Programme Chart and Installation Guide. Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. [. . . ] They depend on: • degree and type of soiling • size of wash - full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions. If there is no reference to a certain wash load on the detergent pack: the detergent manufacturers usually refer their dosing recommendations to 4. €¢ water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company). Please note: Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency. To open the plinth (depending on the model): - Push down the tabs right and left (if available) to release the plinth and remove it (picture “A”). - Remove the plinth by using the siphon of the detergent dispenser: push downwards one side of the plinth with your hand, then push the siphon’s nose into the gap between plinth and front panel and pry open the plinth (picture “B”). If your washing machine has an emergency drain hose: - Unclip the emergency drain hose, or pull out the emergency drain hose from the washing machine’s base (depending on the model). - If there is no emergency drain hose: place a broad, flat container beneath the filter (picture “D”). Hold the emergency hose’s end into the container and remove the stopper (picture “C”). Wait until all the water has drained, then refix the stopper at the hose’s end (picture “E”). Refix the emergency drain hose to the clip, or push it back into the washing machine’s base (depending on the model). Slowly open the filter by turning it counter-clockwise (picture “F”); wait until all the water has drained, then unscrew the filter completely and remove it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully (a second person must help you) to allow the water to flow out completely. Clean the filter and the filter chamber; check that the pump rotor in the filter chamber moves freely. Pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the “Eco system”. Check that the filter is inserted properly and securely and no water comes out. Reinstall the plinth (picture “G”); if necessary, tilt the washing machine slightly backwards for doing that (a second person must help you). GB 6 A B C D E F G CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Wash down with a soft, damp cloth; if necessary use a neutral detergent (non abrasive). Door seal • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door seal is completely dry before closing the door of the empty washing machine. Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. €¢ If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C programme without laundry, adding a small amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Draining Residual Water/Cleaning The Filter”). [. . . ] If your washing machine has a “Dosing Aid” function, and you used it: check if the dosing values set for the different programme groups correspond to the dosing values recommended for the detergents you use (see details in separate Instructions for the “Dosing Aid”). • Select and start the “Rinse & Spin” programme. €¢ Afterwards select and start the desired programme again, using less detergent. €œF02” or “FA” “Service” “F18” or “FoD” If any of the faults described above persist, unplug the appliance, turn off the water tap and contact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter). [. . . ]