Pralka automatyczna WMB 61221 PL PTM

WMB 61021 PL PTM

Washing Machine
Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured in
state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure.
Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it
as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone else, give the
manual as well.

The user manual will help you use your machine in a fast
and safe way.
Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.
Always follow the safety instructions.
Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.
Read also the other documents supplied with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences
between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
C Important information or useful hints about usage.
A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
B Warning for electric shock.

This appliances packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect

the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided
for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable
material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that
should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling
organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible
conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer
for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you
doing your part to protect the environment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Your washing machine 39 Temperature selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Spin speed selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Programme and consumption table . . 55
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Auxiliary function selection . . . . . . . . . 56
2 Important safety Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . 57
instructions 41 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Progress of programme . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading door lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the selections after programme
Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Canceling the programme . . . . . . . . . 58
3 Installation 43
End of programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appropriate installation location . . . . . 43
Removing packaging reinforcement . . 43 6 Maintenance and cleaning 60
Removing the transportation locks . . . 43 Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . 60
Connecting water supply . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cleaning the loading door and the
Connecting to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . 44 drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Cleaning the body and control panel. . 60
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Cleaning the water intake filters . . . . . 60
First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Draining remaining water and cleaning the
Disposing of packaging material . . . . . 46 pump filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Transportation of the product . . . . . . . 46
Disposing of the old product . . . . . . . . 46 7 Troubleshooting 63

4 Preparation 47
Things to be done for energy saving . . 47
Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Preparing laundry for washing. . . . . . . 47
Correct load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Loading the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using detergent and softener . . . . . . . 48
Tips for efficient washing . . . . . . . . . . 51

5 Operating the product 52

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Preparing the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Main programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Additional programmes . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Special programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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 1 Your washing machine
Overview

8 1

1- Power cable 5- Adjustable feet

2- Top panel 6- Loading door
3- Control panel 7- Detergent drawer
4- Filter cap 8- Drain hose

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Technical specifications

WMB 61031 PL PTM

WMB 61231 PL PTM

Models
Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg) 6 6
Height (cm) 84 84
Width (cm) 60 60
Depth (cm) 45 45
Net weight (4 kg.) 60 62
Electrical input (V/Hz) 230 V / 50Hz
Total current (A) 10 10
Total power (W) 2200
Spin speed (rpm max.) 1000 1200
Stand-by mode power (W) 1.00 1.00
Off-mode power (W) 0.25 0.25

C Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of
the product.
C Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.
C Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying it
are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards.
Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product, these values
may vary.

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 2 Important safety instructions
This section contains safety instructions Do not force open the locked loading
that will help protect from risk of personal door. The loading door will be ready
injury or property damage. Failure to follow to open just a few minutes after the
these instructions shall void any warranty. washing cycle comes to an end.
General safety In case of forcing the loading door
to open, the door and the lock
This product should not be used mechanism may get damaged.
by persons with physical, sensory
or mental disorders or unlearned Unplug the product when not in use.
or inexperienced people (including Never wash the product by spreading
children) unless they are attended by or pouring water onto it! There is the
a person who will be responsible for risk of electric shock!
their safety or who will instruct them Never touch the plug with wet hands!
accordingly for use of the product. Never unplug by pulling on the cable,
Never place the product on a carpet- always pull out by grabbing the plug.
covered floor; otherwise, lack of Use detergents, softeners and
airflow beneath the machine will cause supplements suitable for automatic
electrical parts to overheat. This will washing machines only.
cause problems with your product. Follow the instructions on the textile
Do not operate the product if the tags and on the detergent package.
power cable / plug is damaged. Call The product must be unplugged during
the Authorized Service Agent. installation, maintenance, cleaning and
Have a qualified electrician connect repairing procedures.
a 16-Ampere fuse to the installation Always have the installation and
location of the product. repairing procedures carried out
If the product has a failure, it should not by the Authorized Service Agent.
be operated unless it is repaired by the Manufacturer shall not be held liable
Authorized Service Agent. There is the for damages that may arise from
risk of electric shock! procedures carried out by unauthorized
This product is designed to resume persons.
operating in the event of powering on Intended use
after a power interruption. If you wish to This product has been designed for
cancel the programme, see "Cancelling domestic use. It is not suitable for
the programme" section. commercial use and it must not be
Connect the product to a grounded used out of its intended use.
outlet protected by a fuse complying The product must only be used for
with the values in the "Technical washing and rinsing of laundry that are
specifications" table. Do not neglect to marked accordingly.
have the grounding installation made The manufacturer waives any
by a qualified electrician. Our company responsibility arisen from incorrect
shall not be liable for any damages usage or transportation.
that will arise when the product is used The service life of your product is 10
without grounding in accordance with years. During this period, original spare
the local regulations. parts will be available to operate the
The water supply and draining hoses appliance properly.
must be securely fastened and remain
undamaged. Otherwise, there is the
risk of water leakage.
Never open the loading door or remove
the filter while there is still water in the
drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and
injury from hot water will occur.
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Children's safety
Electrical products are dangerous for
the children. Keep children away from
the product when it is in use. Do not
let them to tamper with the product.
Use child lock to prevent children from
intervening with the product.
Do not forget to close the loading
door when leaving the room where the
product is located.
Store all detergents and additives in a
safe place away from the reach of the
children.

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 3 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Removing packaging
Agent for installation of the product. To reinforcement
make the product ready for use, review Tilt the machine backwards to remove
the information in the user manual and the packaging reinforcement. Remove the
make sure that the electricity, tap water packaging reinforcement by pulling the
supply and water drainage systems are ribbon.
appropriate before calling the Authorized
Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified
technician and plumber to have any
necessary arrangements carried out.
C Preparation of the location and
electrical, tap water and waste water
installations at the place of installation is
under customer's responsibility.
B Installation and electrical connections
of the product must be carried out
by the Authorized Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be held liable
for damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by unauthorized
persons.
A Prior to installation, visually check if
the product has any defects on it. If
so, do not have it installed. Damaged
Removing the
products cause risks for your safety. transportation locks
C Make sure that the water inlet and A Do not remove the transportation
locks before taking out the packaging
discharge hoses as well as the power
cable are not folded, pinched or reinforcement.
crushed while pushing the product into A Remove the transportation safety
bolts before operating the washing
its place after installation or cleaning
procedures. machine, otherwise, the product will be
damaged.
Appropriate installation location 1. Loosen all the bolts with a spanner until
Place the machine on a rigid floor. Do they rotate freely (C).
not place it on a long pile rug or similar
surfaces.
Total weight of the washing machine
and the dryer -with full load- when
they are placed on top of each other
reaches to approx. 180 kilograms.
Place the product on a solid and flat
floor that has sufficient load carrying 2. Remove transportation safety bolts by
capacity! turning them gently.
Do not place the product on the power
cable.
Do not install the product at places
where temperature may fall below 0C.
Place the product at least 1 cm away
from the edges of other furniture.

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3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in
the User Manual bag into the holes on
the rear panel. (P)

C Keep the transportation safety bolts in

a safe place to reuse when the washing
machine needs to be moved again in
A Ensure that the cold and hot water
connections are made correctly when
the future. installing the product. Otherwise, your
C Never move the product without the
transportation safety bolts properly
laundry will come out hot at the end of
the washing process and wear out.
fixed in place! 2. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never
Connecting water supply use a wrench when tightening the nuts.
C The water supply pressure required
to run the product is between 1 to 10
bars (0.1 10 MPa). It is necessary
to have 10 80 liters of water flowing
from the fully open tap in one minute
to have your machine run smoothly.
Attach a pressure reducing valve if
water pressure is higher.
C If you are going to use the double
water-inlet product as a single (cold)
3. Open the taps completely after making
the hose connection to check for water
water-inlet unit, you must install the leaks at the connection points. If any
supplied stopper to the hot water valve leaks occur, turn off the tap and remove
before operating the product. (Applies the nut. Retighten the nut carefully after
for the products supplied with a blind checking the seal. To prevent water
stopper group.) leakages and damages caused by
C If you want to use both water inlets of
the product, connect the hot water
them, keep the taps closed when the
machine is not in use.
hose after removing the stopper and
gasket group from the hot water valve. Connecting to the drain
(Applies for the products supplied with The end of the drain hose must be
a blind stopper group.) directly connected to the wastewater
drain or to the washbasin.
A Models with a single water inlet should
not be connected to the hot water A Your house will be flooded if the
tap. In such a case the laundry will get hose comes out of its housing during
damaged or the product will switch to water discharge. Moreover, there is
protection mode and will not operate. risk of scalding due to high washing
temperatures! To prevent such
A Do not use old or used water inlet
hoses on the new product. It may situations and to ensure smooth water
cause stains on your laundry. intake and discharge of the machine, fix
1. Connect the special hoses supplied the end of the discharge hose tightly so
with the product to the water inlets that it cannot come out.
on the product. Red hose (left) (max. The hose should be attached to a
90 C) is for hot water inlet, blue hose height of at least 40 cm, and 100 cm at
(right) (max. 25 C) is for cold water most.
inlet. In case the hose is elevated after
laying it on the floor level or close to
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 the ground (less than 40 cm above the
ground), water discharge becomes
more difficult and the laundry may
come out excessively wet. Therefore,
follow the heights described in the
figure.

To prevent flowing of dirty water back

into the machine and to allow for easy
discharge, do not immerse the hose
end into the dirty water or drive it in the 1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by
drain more than 15 cm. If it is too long, hand.
cut it short. 2. Adjust the feet until the product stands
The end of the hose should not be level and balanced.
bent, it should not be stepped on and 3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
the hose must not be pinched between
the drain and the machine.
If the length of the hose is too short,
use it by adding an original extension
hose. Length of the hose may not be
longer than 3.2 m. To avoid water leak
failures, the connection between the
extension hose and the drain hose of
the product must be fitted well with an
appropriate clamp as not to come off A Do not use any tools to loosen the lock
nuts. Otherwise, they will get damaged.
and leak.
Electrical connection
Adjusting the feet Connect the product to a grounded outlet
A Inoperates
order to ensure that the product
more silent and vibration-free,
protected by a fuse complying with the
values in the "Technical specifications"
it must stand level and balanced on its table. Our company shall not be liable
feet. Balance the machine by adjusting for any damages that will arise when the
the feet. Otherwise, the product product is used without grounding in
may move from its place and cause accordance with the local regulations.
crushing and vibration problems. Connection must comply with national
regulations.
Power cable plug must be within easy
reach after installation.
The voltage and allowed fuse or
breaker protection are specified in the
Technical specifications section. If the
current value of the fuse or breaker in
the house is less than 16 Amps, have
a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp

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 fuse. normal domestic waste.
The specified voltage must be equal to Transportation of the product
your mains voltage. 1. Unplug the product before transporting
Do not make connections via extension it.
cables or multi-plugs. 2. Remove water drain and water supply
B Damaged power cables must be
replaced by the Authorized Service
connections.
3. Drain the remaining water in the
Agents. product completely; see, "Draining
First use remaining water and cleaning the pump
Before starting to use the product, make filter".
sure that all preparations are made in 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the
accordance with the instructions in reverse order of removal procedure;
sections "Important safety instructions" and see, "Removing the transportation
"Installation". locks".
To prepare the product for washing
laundry, perform first operation in Drum
C Never move the product without the
transportation safety bolts properly
Cleaning programme. If your machine is not fixed in place!
featured with Drum Cleaning programme, Disposing of the old product
use Cottons-90 programme and select
Additional Water or Extra Rinse auxiliary Dispose of the old product in an
functions as well. Before starting the environmentally friendly manner.
programme, put max. 100 g of powder Refer to your local dealer or solid waste
anti-limescale into the main wash detergent collection centre in your area to learn how
compartment (compartment nr. II). If the to dispose of your product.
anti-limescale is in tablet form, put only one For children's safety, cut the power cable
tablet into compartment nr. II. Dry the inside and break the locking mechanism of the
of the bellow with a clean piece of cloth loading door so that it will be nonfunctional
after the programme has come to an end. before disposing of the product.

C Use an anti-limescale suitable for the

washing machines.
C Some water might have remained in
the product due to the quality control
processes in the production. It is not
harmful for the product.
Disposing of packaging material
Packaging materials are dangerous to
children. Keep packaging materials in a
safe place away from reach of the children.
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials.
Dispose of them properly and sort
in accordance with recycled waste
instructions. Do not dispose of them with
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 4 Preparation
Things to be done for
energy saving
Following information will help you use
the product in an ecological and energy- Washing water Wash with sensitive,
efficient manner. temperature .short programmes

Operate the product in the highest

capacity allowed by the programme
you have selected, but do not overload;
see, Programme and consumption Bleach can be Do not use bleach
table. used

Always follow the instructions on the

detergent packaging.
Wash slightly soiled laundry at low
Suitable for drier Do not dry with drier
temperatures.
Use faster programmes for small
quantities of lightly soiled laundry.
Do not use prewash and high
temperatures for laundry that is not Hang without Can be ironed with
heavily soiled or stained. spinning hot iron

If you plan to dry your laundry in a

dryer, select the highest spin speed
recommended during washing
Non machine-washable Do not wash
process.
Do not use detergent in excess of
the amount recommended on the
detergent package.
Sorting the laundry Dry-cleanable Do not dry-clean

Sort laundry according to type of

fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and
allowable water temperature.
Always obey the instructions given on Dry horizontally Dry on a hanger

the garment tags.

Can be ironed Do not iron

with warm iron

Preparing laundry for washing

Laundry items with metal attachments
such as, underwired bras, belt buckles
or metal buttons will damage the
machine. Remove the metal pieces or
wash the clothes by putting them in a
laundry bag or pillow case.

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 The machine automatically adjusts the
amount of water according to the weight of
the loaded laundry.
A Follow the information in the
Programme and consumption table.
When overloaded, machines washing
performance will drop. Moreover, noise
and vibration problems may occur.
Laundry types and their average weights in
the following table are given as examples.
Take out all substances in the pockets
such as coins, pens and paper clips, Laundry type Weight (g)
and turn pockets inside out and brush. Bathrobe 1200
Such objects may damage the product Napkin 100
or cause noise problem. Duvet cover 700
Put small size clothes such as infants Bed Sheet 500
socks and nylon stockings in a laundry
bag or pillow case. Pillowcase 200
Place curtains in without compressing Tablecloth 250
them. Remove curtain attachment Towel 200
items. Hand towel 100
Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and Evening gown 200
mend rips and tears.
Underclothing 100
Wash machine washable or hand
washable labeled products only with Mens overalls 600
an appropriate programme. Mens shirt 200
Do not wash colours and whites Mens pajamas 500
together. New, dark coloured cottons Blouses 100
release a lot of dye. Wash them
separately. Loading the laundry
Tough stains must be treated properly Open the loading door.
before washing. If unsure, check with a Place laundry items loosely into the
dry cleaner. machine.
Use only dyes/colour changers Push the loading door to close until you
and limescale removers suitable for hear a locking sound. Ensure that no
machine wash. Always follow the items are caught in the door.
instructions on the package. C The loading door is locked while a
programme is running. The door
Wash trousers and delicate laundry
turned inside out. can only be opened a while after the
Keep laundry items made of Angora programme comes to an end.
wool in the freezer for a few hours A In case of misplacing the laundry, noise
and vibration problems may occur in
before washing. This will reduce pilling.
Laundry that are subjected to materials the machine.
such as flour, lime dust, milk powder, Using detergent and softener
etc. intensely must be shaken off before Detergent Drawer
placing into the machine. Such dusts The detergent drawer is composed of three
and powders on the laundry may build compartments:
up on the inner parts of the machine in
time and can cause damage. - (I) for prewash
- (II) for main wash
Correct load capacity (III) for softener
The maximum load capacity depends on (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the
the type of laundry, the degree of soiling softener compartment.
and the washing programme desired.

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 the degree of soiling and water hardness.
Read the manufacturers instructions on the
detergent package carefully and follow the
dosage values.
Do not use amounts exceeding the
dosage quantities recommended
on the detergent package to avoid
problems of excessive foam, poor
C The detergent dispenser may be in two
different types according to the model
rinsing, financial savings and finally,
environmental protection.
of your machine as seen above.
Use lesser detergent for small amounts
Detergent, softener and other cleaning or lightly soiled clothes.
agents
Use concentrated detergents in the
Add detergent and softener before recommended dosage.
starting the washing programme.
Using softeners
Never open the detergent drawer while
the washing programme is running! Pour the softener into the softener
compartment of the detergent drawer.
When using a programme without
prewash, do not put any detergent Use the dosages recommended on the
into the prewash compartment package.
(compartment nr. I). Do not exceed the (>max<) level
In a programme with prewash, do not marking in the softener compartment.
put liquid detergent into the prewash If the softener has lost its fluidity, dilute
compartment (compartment nr. I). it with water before putting it in the
Do not select a programme with detergent drawer.
prewash if you are using a detergent Using liquid detergents
bag or dispensing ball. Place the If the product contains a liquid
detergent bag or the dispensing ball detergent cup:
directly among the laundry in the Make sure that you have placed the
machine. liquid detergent cup in compartment nr.
If you are using liquid detergent, do II.
not forget to place the liquid detergent Use the detergent manufacturers
cup into the main wash compartment measuring cup and follow the
(compartment nr. II). instructions on the package.
Choosing the detergent type Use the dosages recommended on the
The type of detergent to be used depends package.
on the type and colour of the fabric. If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity,
Use different detergents for coloured dilute it with water before putting in the
and white laundry. detergent cup.
Wash your delicate clothes only with
special detergents (liquid detergent,
wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for
delicate clothes.
When washing dark coloured clothes
and quilts, it is recommended to use
liquid detergent.
Wash woolens with special detergent
made specifically for woolens.
A Use only detergents manufactured
specifically for washing machines.
A Do not use soap powder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be
used depends on the amount of laundry,
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If the product does not contain a liquid Using bleaches
detergent cup: Select a programme with prewash
Do not use liquid detergent for the and add the bleaching agent at the
prewash in a programme with prewash. beginning of the prewash. Do not put
Use the detergent manufacturers detergent in the prewash compartment.
measuring cup and follow the As an alternative application, select a
instructions on the package. programme with extra rinse and add
Liquid detergent stains your clothes the bleaching agent while the machine
when used with Delayed Start function. is taking water from the detergent
If you are going to use the Delayed compartment during first rinsing step.
Start function, do not use liquid Do not use bleaching agent and
detergent. detergent by mixing them.
Using gel and tablet detergent Use just a little amount (approx. 50
When using tablet, gel, etc. detergents, ml) of bleaching agent and rinse the
read the manufacturers instructions on the clothes very well as it causes skin
detergent package carefully and follow the irritation. Do not pour the bleaching
dosage values. If there is not any instruction agent onto the clothes and do not use
on the package, apply the following. it for coloured clothes.
If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal When using oxygen based bleaches,
and your machine does not contain a follow the instructions on the package
special liquid detergent cup, put the gel and select a programme that washes
detergent into the main wash detergent at a lower temperature.
compartment during first water intake. Oxygen based bleaches can be used
If your machine contains a liquid together with detergents; however,
detergent cup, fill the detergent into this if its thickness is not the same with
cup before starting the programme. the detergent, put the detergent first
If the gel detergent thickness is not into the compartment nr. II in the
fluidal or in the shape of capsule liquid detergent drawer and wait until the
tablet, put it directly into the drum detergent flows while the machine
before washing. is taking in water. Add the bleaching
Put tablet detergents into the main agent from the same compartment
wash compartment (compartment while the machine is still taking in water.
nr. II) or directly into the drum before Using limescale remover
washing. When required, use limescale removers
C Tablet detergents may leave residues manufactured specifically for washing
in the detergent compartment. If you machines only.
encounter such a case, place the tablet Always follow instructions on the
detergent between the laundry, close package.
to the lower part of the drum in future
washings.
C Use the tablet or gel detergent without
selecting the prewash function.
Using starch
Add liquid starch, powder starch or the
dyestuff into the softener compartment
as instructed on the package.
Do not use softener and starch
together in a washing cycle.
Wipe the inside of the machine with
a damp and clean cloth after using
starch.

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Tips for efficient washing
Clothes
Light colours and Delicates/
whites Colors Dark colors Woolens/Silks
(Recommended (Recommended
(Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature
temperature range temperature range range based on range based
based on soiling based on soiling level: soiling level: cold- on soiling level:
level: 40-90C) cold-40C) 40C) cold-30C)
It may be necessary
to pre-treat the Powder and
stains of perform liquid detergents
prewash. Powder recommended for
and liquid detergents colours can be Prefer liquid
Liquid detergents
Heavily Soiled recommended
for whites can be
used at dosages
recommended for suitable for detergents
produced for
colours and dark
used at dosages heavily soiled clothes. delicate clothes.
(difficult stains colours can be
recommended for It is recommended Woollen and silk
such as grass, used at dosages
heavily soiled clothes. to use powder clothes must
coffee, fruits and It is recommended recommended
detergents to clean be washed with
blood.) for heavily soiled
to use powder clay and soil stains special woollen
clothes.
detergents to clean and the stains that are detergents.
clay and soil stains sensitive to bleaches.
and the stains that Use detergents
are sensitive to without bleach.
Soiling Level

bleaches.
Powder and Prefer liquid
Powder and Liquid detergents
Normally Soiled liquid detergents liquid detergents detergents
suitable for
recommended for produced for
recommended colours and dark
colours can be delicate clothes.
(For example, for whites can be colours can be
used at dosages Woollen and silk
stains caused by used at dosages recommended for used at dosages clothes must
body on collars recommended normally soiled clothes. recommended be washed with
and cuffs) for normally soiled for normally
Use detergents special woollen
clothes. soiled clothes.
without bleach. detergents.
Powder and Prefer liquid
Liquid detergents
Powder and liquid detergents detergents
suitable for
liquid detergents recommended for produced for
Lightly Soiled recommended colours can be colours and dark delicate clothes.
colours can be
for whites can be used at dosages Woollen and silk
(No visible stains used at dosages used at dosages
recommended for clothes must
exist.) recommended
recommended for lightly soiled clothes. be washed with
for lightly soiled
lightly soiled clothes. Use detergents special woollen
clothes.
without bleach. detergents.

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 5 Operating the product

Control panel

1 2 3

8 7 6

1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost 4 - Programme Follow-up indicator

position On / Off) 5 - Start / Pause button
2 - Display 6 - Auxiliary Function buttons
3 - Delayed Start button 7 - Spin Speed Adjustment button
8 - Temperature Adjustment button

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Preparing the machine Your laundry will be washed with vigorous
1. Make sure that the hoses are washing action for a longer washing cycle.
connected tightly. Syntetyki (Synthetics)
2. Plug in your machine. Use this programme to wash your synthetic
3. Turn the tap on completely. clothes (shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton
4. Place the laundry in the machine. blends, etc.). It washes with a gentle action
5. Add detergent and fabric softener. and has a shorter washing cycle compared
to the Cottons programme.
Programme selection For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic
1. Select the programme suitable for 40C programme with prewash and
the type, quantity and soiling degree anti-creasing functions selected. As
of the laundry in accordance with the their meshed texture causes excessive
"Programme and consumption table" foaming, wash the veils/tulle by putting little
and the temperature table below. amount of detergent into the main wash
compartment. Do not put detergent in the
Heavily soiled white cottons prewash compartment.
and linens. (coffee table covers, Wena (Woollens)
90C tableclothes, towels, bed Use this programme to wash your woolen
sheets, etc.) clothes. Select the appropriate temperature
complying with the tags of your clothes.
Normally soiled, coloured, Use appropriate detergents for woolens.
fade proof cottons or synthetic Additional programmes
60C clothes (shirt, nightgown, For special cases, additional programmes
pajamas, etc.) and lightly soiled are available in the machine.
white linens (underwear, etc.)
C Additional programmes may differ
according to the model of the machine.
Bawena Eco (Cotton Economic)
40C- Blended laundry including You may wash your normally soiled durable
30C- delicate textile (veil curtains, cotton and linen laundry in this programme
Cold etc.), synthetics and woolens. with the highest energy and water saving
compared to all other wash programmes
2. Select the desired programme with the suitable for cottons. Actual water
Programme Selection button. temperature may differ from the declared
cycle temperature. Programme duration
C Programmes are limited with the
highest spin speed appropriate for that may automatically be shortened during later
particular type of fabric. stages of the programme if you wash less
amount (e.g. capacity or less) of laundry.
C When selecting a programme, always
consider the type of fabric, colour, In this case energy and water consumption
degree of soiling and permissible water will be further decreased giving you the
temperature. opportunity for a more economical wash.
This feature is available for certain models
C Always select the lowest required
temperature. Higher temperature having remaining time display.
means higher power consumption. Babycare
Use this programme to wash baby laundry,
C For further programme details, see
"Programme and consumption table". and the laundry that belongs to allergic
persons. Longer heating time and an
Main programmes additional rinsing step provide a higher level
Depending on the type of fabric, use the of hygiene.
following main programmes. Pranie rczne (Hand wash)
Bawena (Cottons) Use this programme to wash your woolen/
Use this programme for your cotton laundry delicate clothes that bear not machine-
(such as bed sheets, duvet and pillowcase washable tags and for which hand wash
sets, towels, bathrobes, underwear, etc.).

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is recommended. It washes laundry with
a very gentle washing action to not to C Ifthetheheating
programme has not reached
step, you can change the
damage clothes.
temperature without switching the
Codzienne Szybkie (Daily Express) machine to Pause mode.
Use this programme to wash your lightly
soiled cotton clothes in a short time. Spin speed selection
Ciemne Ubrania (Dark Care) Whenever a new programme is selected,
Use this programme to wash your dark the recommended spin speed of the
coloured laundry or the laundry that you do selected programme is displayed on the
not want it get faded. Washing is performed spin speed indicator.
with little mechanic action and at low To decrease the spin speed, press the Spin
temperatures. It is recommended to use Speed Adjustment button. Spin speed
liquid detergent or woolen shampoo for decreases gradually. Then, depending on
dark coloured laundry. the model of the product, "Rinse Hold" and
Mix 40 "No Spin" options appear on the display.
Use this programme to wash your cotton See "Auxiliary function selection" section for
and synthetic clothes together without explanations of these options.
sorting them. C If the programme has not reached the
spinning step, you can change the
Special programmes speed without switching the machine
For specific applications, select any of the to Pause mode.
following programmes.
Pukanie (Rinse)
Use this programme when you want to
rinse or starch separately.
Wirowanie + Odpompowanie (Spin +
Drain)
Use this programme to apply an additional
spin cycle for your laundry or to drain the
water in the machine.
Before selecting this programme, select
the desired spin speed and press Start /
Pause button. First, the machine will drain
the water inside of it. Then, it will spin the
laundry with the set spin speed and drain
the water coming out of them.
If you wish to drain only the water
without spinning your laundry, select the
Pump+Spin programme and then select
the No Spin function with the help of Spin
Speed Adjustment button. Press Start /
Pause button.
C Use a lower spin speed for delicate
laundries.
Temperature selection
Whenever a new programme is selected,
the maximum temperature for the selected
programme appears on the temperature
indicator.
To decrease the temperature, press
the Temperature Adjustment button.
Temperature will decrease gradually.

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Programme and consumption table
EN 2 Auxiliary functions

Energy Consumption (kWh)

Water Consumption (l)

Zatrzymanie pukania
Dodatkowe Pukanie
Selectable

Pet hair removal

Programme temperature

Pranie wstpne
Max. Load (kg)

Max. Speed***

Anti-Creasing
range C

Quick Wash

Soaking
Bawena 90 6 65 2.00 1600 Cold-90
Bawena 60 6 65 1.35 1600 Cold-90
Bawena 40 6 65 0.70 1600 Cold-90
Bawena Eco 60** 6 44 1.01 1600 40-60
Bawena Eco 60** 3 37 0.82 1600 40-60
Bawena Eco 40** 3 37 0.64 1600 40-60
Codzienne Szybkie 90 6 47 1.70 1200 Cold-90
Codzienne Szybkie 60 6 60 1.00 1200 Cold-90
Codzienne Szybkie 30 6 55 0.20 1200 Cold-90
Ciemme Ubrania 40 2.5 58 0.45 800 * Cold-40
Mix 40 40 3 45 0.50 800 Cold-40
Pranie rczne 30 1 30 0.15 600 Cold-30
Wena 40 1.5 40 0.30 600 Cold-40
Babycare 90 6 82 2.00 1600 * 30-90
Syntetyki 60 2.5 45 0.90 800 Cold-60
Syntetyki 40 2.5 45 0.42 800 Cold-60

: Selectable
* : Automatically selected, no canceling.
** : Energy Label programme (EN 60456 Ed.3)
*** : If maximum spin speed of the machine is lower then this value, you can only select up
to the maximum spin speed.
- : See the programme description for maximum load.
C Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure,
water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of laundry,
selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed, and changes in electric voltage.
C You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display of
the machine. It is normal that small differences may occur between the time shown on
the display and the real washing time.
C The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine.

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Auxiliary function selection Anti-Creasing
Select the desired auxiliary functions before This function creases the clothes lesser
starting the programme. Furthermore, you when they are being washed. Drum
may also select or cancel auxiliary functions movement is reduced and spinning speed
that are suitable to the running programme is limited to prevent creasing. In addition,
without pressing the Start / Pause button washing is done with a higher water level.
when the machine is operating. For this, Zatrzymanie pukania (Rinse Hold)
the machine must be in a step before the If you are not going to unload your
auxiliary function you are going to select or clothes immediately after the programme
cancel. completes, you may use rinse hold function
If the auxiliary function cannot be selected to keep your laundry in the final rinsing
or canceled, light of the relevant auxiliary water in order to prevent them from getting
function will blink 3 times to warn the user. wrinkled when there is no water in the
C Some functions cannot be selected machine. Press Start / Pause button after
together. If a second auxiliary function this process if you want to drain the water
conflicting with the first one is selected without spinning your laundry. Programme
before starting the machine, the will resume and complete after draining the
function selected first will be canceled water.
and the second auxiliary function If you want to spin the laundry held in water,
selection will remain active. For adjust the Spin Speed and press Start /
example, if you want to select Quick Pause button.
Wash after you have selected the The programme resumes. Water is drained,
Prewash, Prewash will be canceled and laundry is spun and the programme is
Quick Wash will remain active. completed.
C An auxiliary function that is not Soaking
compatible with the programme cannot The Soaking auxiliary function ensures
be selected. (See "Programme and better removal of stains ingrained into the
consumption table") clothes by holding them in the detergent
C Auxiliary Function buttons may vary water prior to startup of the programme.
according to the model of the machine. Pet hair removal
Pranie wstpne (Prewash) This function helps to remove pet hair that
A Prewash is only worthwhile for heavily remain on your garments more effectively.
soiled laundry. Not using the Prewash will When you select this function, Prewash and
save energy, water, detergent and time. Extra Rinse steps are added to the normal
C Prewash without detergent is programme. Thus, washing is performed
recommended for tulle and curtains. with more water (30%) and the pet hair is
Quick Wash removed more effectively.
This function can be used in Cottons and A Never wash your pets in the washing
machine.
Synthetics programmes. It decreases the
washing times and also the number of Delayed Start
rinsing steps for lightly soiled laundry. With the Delayed Start function the startup
C When you select this function, load of the programme may be delayed up to 19
your machine with half of the maximum hours. Delayed start time can be increased
laundry specified in the programme by increments of 1 hour.
table. C Do not use liquid detergents when you
Dodatkowe Pukanie (Rinse Plus) set Delayed Start! There is the risk of
This function enables the machine to staining of the clothes.
make another rinsing in addition to the one 1. Open the loading door, place the
already made after the main wash. Thus, laundry and put detergent, etc.
the risk for sensitive skins (babies, allergic 2. Select the washing programme,
skins, etc.) to be effected by the minimal temperature, spin speed and, if
detergent remnants on the laundry can be required, the auxiliary functions.
reduced.

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3. Set the desired time by pressing the Child Lock
Delayed Start button. Use Child Lock function to prevent children
4. Press Start / Pause button. The from tampering with the machine. Thus
delayed start time you have set is you can avoid any changes in a running
displayed. Delayed start countdown programme.
starts. _ symbol next to the delayed
start time moves up and down on the C If the Programme Selection knob is
turned when the Child Lock is active,
display. "Con" appears on the display. The
C Additional laundry may be loaded
during the delayed start period.
Child Lock does not allow any change
in the programmes and the selected
5. At the end of the countdown, duration temperature, speed and auxiliary
of the selected programme will be functions.
displayed. _ symbol will disappear C Even if another programme is selected
and the selected programme will start. with the Programme Selection
Changing the Delayed Start period knob while the Child Lock is active,
If you want to change the time during previously selected programme will
countdown: continue running.
1. Press Delayed Start button. Time will To activate the Child Lock:
increase by 1 hour each time you press Press and hold 1st and 2nd Auxiliary
the button. Function buttons for 3 seconds. The lights
2. If you want to decrease the delayed on the 1st and 2nd Auxiliary Function buttons
start time, press Delayed Start button will flash, and "C03", "C02", "C01" will
repeatedly until the desired delayed appear on the display respectively while you
start time appears on the display. keep the buttons pressed for 3 seconds.
Canceling the Delayed Start function Then, "Con" will appear on the display
If you want to cancel the delayed start indicating that the Child Lock is activated.
countdown and start the programme If you press any button or turn the
immediately: Programme Selection knob when the Child
1. Set the Delayed Start period to zero or Lock is active, same phrase will appear on
turn the Programme Selection knob to the display. The lights on the 1st and 2nd
any programme. Thus, Delayed Start auxiliary function buttons that are used to
function will be canceled. The End/ deactivate the Child Lock will blink 3 times.
Cancel light flashes continuously. To deactivate the Child Lock:
2. Then, select the programme you want Press and hold 1st and 2nd auxiliary
to run again. function buttons for 3 seconds while any
3. Press Start / Pause button to start the programme is running. The lights on the
programme. 1st and 2nd Auxiliary Function buttons will
flash, and "C03", "C02", "C01" will appear
Starting the programme on the display respectively while you keep
1. Press Start / Pause button to start the the buttons pressed for 3 seconds. Then,
programme. "COFF" will appear on the display indicating
2. Programme follow-up light showing the that the Child Lock is deactivated.
startup of the programme will turn on.
C In addition to the method above, to
C If no programme is started or no key
is pressed within 1 minute during
deactivate the Child Lock, switch the
Programme Selection knob to On
programme selection process, the / Off position when no programme
machine will switch to Pause mode and is running, and select another
the illumination level of the temperature, programme.
speed and loading door indicator lights
will decrease. Other indicator lights C Child Lock is not deactivated after
power failures or when the machine is
and indicators will turn off. Once the unplugged.
Programme Selection knob is rotated
or any button is pressed, indicator
lights and indicators will turn on again.
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Progress of programme programme step light.
Progress of a running programme can Changing the speed and temperature
be followed from the Programme Follow- settings for auxiliary functions
up indicator. At the beginning of every Depending on the step the programme has
programme step, the relevant indicator light reached, you may cancel or activate the
will turn on and light of the completed step auxiliary functions; see, "Auxiliary function
will turn off. selection".
You can change the auxiliary functions, You may also change the speed and
speed and temperature settings without temperature settings; see, "Spin speed
stopping the programme flow while the selection" and "Temperature selection".
programme is running. To do this, the
change you are going to make must be in
C If no change is allowed, the relevant
light will flash for 3 times.
a step after the running programme step. If Adding or taking out laundry
the change is not compatible, relevant lights 1. Press the Start / Pause button to
will flash for 3 times. switch the machine to pause mode.
C If the machine does not pass to the
spinning step, Rinse Hold function
The programme follow-up light of the
relevant step during which the machine
might be active or the automatic was switched into the pause mode will
unbalanced load detection system flash.
might be activated due to the 2. Wait until the Loading Door can be
unbalanced distribution of the laundry opened.
in the machine. 3. Open the Loading Door and add or take
Loading door lock out the laundry.
There is a locking system on the loading 4. Close the Loading Door.
door of the machine that prevents opening 5. Make changes in auxiliary functions,
of the door in cases when the water level is temperature and speed settings if
unsuitable. necessary.
Loading door light will start flashing when 6. Press Start / Pause button to start the
the machine is switched to Pause mode. machine.
Machine checks the level of the water Canceling the programme
inside. If the level is suitable, Loading Door To cancel the programme, turn the
light illuminates steadily within 1-2 minutes Programme Selection knob to select
and the loading door can be opened. another programme. Previous programme
If the level is unsuitable, Loading Door will be canceled. End / Cancel light will flash
light turns off and the loading door cannot continuously to notify that the programme
be opened. If you are obliged to open has been canceled.
the Loading Door while the Loading Pump function is activated for 1-2 minutes
Door light is off, you have to cancel the regardless of the programme step, and
current programme; see "Canceling the whether there is water in the machine or
programme". not. After this period, your machine will be
Changing the selections after ready to start with the first step of the new
programme has started programme.
Switching the machine to pause mode C Depending on the step where the
programme was canceled in, you may
Press the Start / Pause button to switch
the machine to pause mode while a have to put detergent and softener
programme is running. The light of the step again for the programme you have
which the machine is in starts flashing in the selected anew.
Programme Follow-up indicator to show
that the machine has been switched to the
pause mode.
Also, when the loading door is ready to
be opened, Loading Door light will also
illuminate continuously in addition to the
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End of programme
End appears on the display at the end of
the programme.
1. Wait until the loading door light
illuminates steadily.
2. Press On / Off button to switch off the
machine.
3. Take out your laundry and close the
loading door. Your machine is ready for
the next washing cycle.

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 6 Maintenance and cleaning
Service life of the product extends and after the programme has come to an end.
frequently faced problems decrease if C Repeat Drum Cleaning process in every
cleaned at regular intervals. 2 months.
Cleaning the detergent drawer C Use an anti-limescale suitable for the
washing machines.
Clean the detergent drawer at regular
intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) After every washing make sure that no
as shown below in order to prevent foreign substance is left in the drum.
accumulation of powder detergent in time.

1. Press the dotted point on the siphon If the holes on the bellow shown in the
in the softener compartment and pull figure is blocked, open the holes using a
towards you until the compartment is toothpick.
removed from the machine. C Foreign metal substances in your
C If more than normal amount of water
and softener mixture starts to gather in
machine will cause rust stains. Clean
the stains on the drum surface by using
the softener compartment, the siphon cleaning agents for stainless steel.
must be cleaned. Never use steel wool or wire wool.
2. Wash the detergent drawer and the Cleaning the body
siphon with plenty of lukewarm water
in a washbasin. Wear protective gloves and control panel
or use an appropriate brush to avoid Wipe the body of the machine with soapy
touching of the residues in the drawer water or non-corrosive mild gel detergents
with your skin when cleaning. as necessary, and dry with a soft cloth.
3. Insert the drawer back into its place Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean the
after cleaning and make sure that it is control panel.
seated well. A Never use sponge or scrub materials.
These will damage the painted and
Cleaning the loading plastic surfaces.
door and the drum Cleaning the water intake filters
Residues of softener, detergent and dirt
may accumulate in your machine in time There is a filter at the end of each water
and may cause unpleasant odours and intake valve at the rear of the machine and
washing complaints. To avoid this, use also at the end of each water intake hose
the Drum Cleaning programme. If your where they are connected to the tap. These
machine is not featured with Drum Cleaning filters prevent foreign substances and dirt
programme, use Cottons-90 programme in the water to enter the washing machine.
and select Additional Water or Extra Rinse Filters should be cleaned as they do get
auxiliary functions as well. Before starting dirty.
the programme, put max. 100 g of powder
anti-limescale into the main wash detergent
compartment (compartment nr. II). If the
anti-limescale is in tablet form, put only one
tablet into compartment nr. II. Dry the inside
of the bellow with a clean piece of cloth
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 the water in the machine cools down.
2. Open the filter cap.
If the filter cap is composed of two
pieces, press the tab on the filter cap
downwards and pull the piece out
towards yourself.

1. Close the taps.

2. Remove the nuts of the water intake
hoses to access the filters on the water
intake valves. Clean them with an
appropriate brush. If the filters are too If the filter cap is one piece, pull the cap
dirty, take them out by means of pliers from both sides at the top to open.
and clean them.
3. Take out the filters on the flat ends of
the water intake hoses together with
the gaskets and clean thoroughly under
running water.
4. Replace the gaskets and filters carefully
in their places and tighten the hose
nuts by hand.
Draining remaining water and C You can remove the filter cover by
slightly pushing downwards with a thin
cleaning the pump filter plastic tipped tool, through the gap
The filter system in your machine prevents above the filter cover. Do not use metal
solid items such as buttons, coins and tipped tools to remove the cover.
fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller
during discharge of washing water. Thus, 3. Some of our products have emergency
the water will be discharged without any draining hose and some does not have.
problem and the service life of the pump will Follow the steps below to discharge
extend. the water.
If the machine fails to drain water, the Discharging the water when the product
pump filter is clogged. Filter must be has an emergency draining hose:
cleaned whenever it is clogged or in every
3 months. Water must be drained off first to
clean the pump filter.
In addition, prior to transporting the
machine (eg., when moving to another
house) and in case of freezing of the water,
water may have to be drained completely.
A Foreign substances left in the pump
filter may damage your machine or may
cause noise problem. a. Pull the emergency draining hose out
In order to clean the dirty filter and from its seat
discharge the water: b. Place a large container at the end
1. Unplug the machine to cut off the of the hose. Drain the water into the
supply power. container by pulling out the plug at the
end of the hose. When the container
A Temperature of the water inside the
machine may rise up to 90C. To avoid is full, block the inlet of the hose by
burning risk, filter must be cleaned after replacing the plug. After the container
is emptied, repeat the above procedure
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 to drain the water in the machine
completely.
c. When draining of water is finished,
close the end by the plug again and fix
the hose in its place.
d. Turn the pump filter to take it out.
Discharging the water when the product
does not have an emergency draining
hose:

a. Place a large container in front of the

filter to catch water from the filter.
b. Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise) until
water starts to flow. Fill the flowing
water into the container you have
placed in front of the filter. Always keep
a piece of cloth handy to absorb any
spilled water.
c. When the water inside the machine is
finished, take out the filter completely
by turning it.
4. Clean any residues inside the filter as
well as fibers, if any, around the pump
impeller region.
5. Install the filter.
A If your product has a water jet feature,
be sure to fit the filter into its housing
in the pump. Never force the filter
while installing it into its housing. Seat
the filter into its place completely.
Otherwise, water may leak from the
filter cap.
6. If the filter cap is composed of two
pieces, close the filter cap by pressing
on the tab. If it is one piece, seat the
tabs in the lower part into their places
first, and then press the upper part to
close.

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 7 Troubleshooting
Programme cannot be started or selected.
Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line
voltage, water pressure, etc.). >>> Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel button for 3
seconds to reset the machine to factory settings. (See "Canceling the programme")
Water in the machine.
Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes
in the production. >>> This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the machine.
There is water leaking from the bottom of the washing machine.
Likely problems with hoses or the pump filter. >>> Be sure the seals of the water inlet
hoses are securely fitted. Attach the hose to the tap tightly.
Pump filter might not be closed fully. >>> Make sure that the pump filter is completely
closed.
Machine does not fill with water.
Tap is turned off. >>> Open the inlet water taps fully.
Water inlet hose is bent. >>> Flatten the water inlet hose.
Water inlet filter is clogged. >>> Clean the water inlet filter.
The loading door is ajar. >>> Close the Loading Door.
Machine does not drain water.
Water drain hose might be clogged or twisted. >>> Clean or flatten the hose.
Pump filter is clogged. >>> Clean the pump filter.
Machine vibrates or makes noise.
Machine might be standing unbalanced. >>> Adjust the feet to level the machine.
A hard substance might have entered into the pump filter. >>> Clean the pump filter.
Transportation safety bolts are not removed. >>> Remove the transportation safety
bolts.
Laundry quantity in the machine might be too little. >>> Add more laundry to the
machine.
Machine might be overloaded with laundry. >>> Take out some of the laundry
from the machine or distribute the load by hand to balance it homogenously in the
machine.
Machine might be leaning on a rigid item. >>> Make sure that the machine is not
leaning on anything.
Machine stopped shortly after the programme started.
Machine might have stopped temporarily due to low voltage. >>> It will resume
running when the voltage restores to the normal level.
Machine directly discharges the water it takes in.
Draining hose might not be at adequate height. >>> Connect the water draining hose
as described in the operation manual.
No water can be seen in the machine during washing.

C The water level is not visible from outside of the washing machine. This is not a failure.
Loading door cannot be opened.
Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine. >>> Drain the water
by running the Pump or Spin programme.
Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning cycle. >>> Wait until the
programme completes.
Child lock is engaged. Door lock will be deactivated a couple of minutes after the
programme has come to an end. >>> Wait for a couple of minutes for deactivation of
the door lock.
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Washing takes longer time than the one specified in the manual.
Water pressure is low. >>> Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of water to
prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the
washing time extends.
Voltage might be low. >>> Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing results
when the supply voltage is low.
Input temperature of water might be low. >>> Required time to heat up the water
extends in cold seasons. Also, washing time can be lengthened to avoid poor
washing results.
Number of rinses and/or amount of rinse water might have increased. >>> Machine
increases the amount of rinse water when good rinsing is needed and adds an extra
rinsing step if necessary.
Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might
have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended
amount of detergent.
C Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.
Programme time does not countdown. (On models with display)
Timer may stop during water intake. >>> Timer indicator will not countdown until
the machine takes in adequate amount of water. The machine will wait until there is
sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to lack of water. Timer
indicator will resume countdown after this.
Timer may stop during heating step. >>> Timer indicator will not countdown until the
machine reaches the selected temperature.
Timer may stop during spinning step. >>> Automatic unbalanced load detection
system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the
drum.
C Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.
Programme time does not countdown.
There might be an imbalance of laundry in the machine. >>> Automatic unbalanced
load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the
laundry in the drum.
C Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.
Machine does not switch to spinning step.
There might be an imbalance of laundry in the machine. >>> Automatic unbalanced
load detection system might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the
laundry in the drum.
C Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.
The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely. >>> Check the filter and
the draining hose.
Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might
have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended
amount of detergent.

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Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns gray.
Insufficient amount of detergent was used over a long period of time. >>> Use the
recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and the laundry.
Washing was made at low temperatures for a long time over a long period of time.
>>> Select the proper temperature for the laundry to be washed.
Insufficient amount of detergent is used with hard waters. >>> Using insufficient
amount of detergent with hard water causes the soil to stick on the cloth and this
turns the cloth into gray in time. It is difficult to eliminate graying once it happens.
Use the recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and the
laundry.
Too much detergent is used. >>> Use the recommended amount of detergent
appropriate for water hardness and the laundry.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened.
Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of
detergent appropriate for the laundry.
Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with
amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table".
Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper
programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.
Wrong type of detergent is used. >>> Use original detergent appropriate for the
machine.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> Put the detergent in the correct
compartment. Do not mix the bleaching agent and the detergent with each other.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Washing performance is poor: Oily stains appeared on the laundry.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Washing performance is poor: Clothes smell unpleasantly.
Odours and bacteria layers are formed on the drum as a result of continuous washing
at lower temperatures and/or in short programmes. >>> Leave the detergent drawer
as well as the loading door of the machine ajar after each washing. Thus, a humid
environment favorable for bacteria cannot occur in the machine.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Colour of the clothes faded.
Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.
Detergent in use is damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of
humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
A higher temperature is selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature
according to the type and soiling degree of the laundry.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

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It does not rinse well.
The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent used are inappropriate.
>>> Use a detergent appropriate for the washing machine and your laundry. Keep
detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to
excessive temperatures.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the
prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take
this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Pump filter is clogged. >>> Check the filter.
Drain hose is folded. >>> Check the drain hose.
Laundry became stiff after washing.
Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Using insufficient amount of detergent
for the water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate
amount of detergent according to the water hardness.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the
prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take
this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Laundry does not smell like the softener.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the prewash
compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take this
detergent during rinsing or softener step. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot
water. Put the detergent in the correct compartment.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Detergent residue in the detergent drawer.
Detergent is put in wet drawer. >>> Dry the detergent drawer before putting in
detergent.
Detergent has gotten damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of
humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
Water pressure is low. >>> Check the water pressure.
The detergent in the main wash compartment got wet while taking in the prewash
water. Holes of the detergent compartment are blocked. >>> Check the holes and
clean if they are clogged.
There is a problem with the detergent drawer valves. >>> Call the Authorized Service
Agent.
Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with
detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".

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There is detergent left on the laundry.
Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.
Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper
programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.
Wrong detergent was used. >>> Select the proper detergent for the laundry to be
washed.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Too much foam forms in the machine.
Improper detergents for the washing machine are being used. >>> Use detergents
appropriate for the washing machine.
Excessive amount of detergent is used. >>> Use only sufficient amount of detergent.
Detergent was stored under improper conditions. >>> Store detergent in a closed
and dry location. Do not store in excessively hot places.
Some meshed laundry such as tulle may foam too much because of their texture.
>>> Use smaller amounts of detergent for this type of item.
Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> Put the detergent in the correct
compartment.
Softener is being taken early. >>> There may be problem in the valves or in the
detergent dispenser. Call the Authorized Service Agent.
Regular drum cleaning is not applied. >>> Clean the drum regularly. For this, please
see "Cleaning the loading door and the drum".
Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer.
Too much detergent is used. >>> Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and l water and pour
into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer.
C Put detergent into the machine suitable for the programmes and maximum loads
indicated in the Programme and consumption table. When you use additional
chemicals (stain removers, bleaches and etc), reduce the amount of detergent.
Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme
Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might
have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended
amount of detergent.
C Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in
the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun.

A Ifconsult
you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section,
your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional
product yourself.

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