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Operating instructions
for Washing machine
W 3203
To avoid the risk of accidents or
G
damage to the machine it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 06 622 880
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Caring for our environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled. incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the Ensure that any plastic wrappings, environment. They are, however, bags et
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Contents Caring for our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disposal of your old appliance or machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Garment care label symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing the programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Appliance guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installation and connection . . . .
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Warning and safety instructions The electrical safety of this To avoid the risk of accidents and machine can only be guaranteed damage to the machine please read when continuity is complete between these instructions carefully before the machine and an effective earthing using it for the first time. They system which complies with local and contain important information on its national regulations. It is most important safety, use and maintenance. that this basic safety requirement is Keep these
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Warning and safety instructions This machine must only be Do not install your washing connected to the on-site water machine in rooms where supply using a new hose kit. Old hoses temperatures below freezing may must not be re-used. Check the hose occur. Frozen hoses may burst or split. regularly for signs of wear and tear. The reliability of the electronic control Change in good time to avoid the risk of unit may be impaired at temperatures leaks and subsequent damage. below freezing point. Faul
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Warning and safety instructions If the correct amount of detergent Safety with children is dispensed, the machine should This machine is not a toy! To avoid not need to be descaled. If, however, the risk of injury do not allow you do wish to descale the machine children to play on or near it or to play only use proprietary non-corrosive with the controls. Supervise its use by descaling agents and strictly observe the elderly or infirm, and supervise the instructions on the packaging. If in child
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Description of the machine Control panel a Display f Programme selector See the following page for more For selecting the wash programme information. and temperature for that programme. The programme selector can be b Start button turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. Starts the wash programme. g Programme sequence indicator c Additional option buttons lights Additional options can be added to Show which section of the wash the basic programme. programme has been reached. Use the top button to sel
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Description of the machine Display Programmable functions The display shows: The programmable functions can be used to tailor washing programmes to – the programme duration (Time left suit your individual requirements. In display) programming mode, the display will – the programmable functions show the function selected. Programme duration After the start of a programme, the estimated programme duration will appear in the display in hours and minutes. During the first 10 minutes the washing mach
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Before using for the first time Before using the machine for the first time ensure that it is correctly installed and connected. See "Installation and connection". Also check that the drain filter is securely tightened. Otherwise there is a risk of water leakage during use. For safety reasons spinning is not possible until the machine has been prepared for using for the first time. To activate the spinning function you must run a wash programme without laundry and without detergent. Using deterg
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Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water consumption Detergent – Water consumption and energy – Do not exceed the amounts of usage are determined by the size of detergent recommended by the the load. manufacturer on the packaging. To make the most out of your – Reduce the amount of detergent with machine, load the maximum dry load 1 smaller loads (approx. / less than 3 for the programme you are using. the amount recommended can be – Use the Automatic and Express used when washin
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How to wash correctly Brief instructions ,If you use a solvent-based clean- The headings numbered A, B, C, . . . ing agent (e.g. one containing ben- show the operating sequence and can zene) to pre-treat a stain, make sure be used as brief instructions. that any plastic parts (e.g. buttons) A Sort the laundry are protected, and that the cleaning agent is rinsed off before washing the garment in the machine. ,Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents in this machine. ^ Sort the laundry by colour a
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How to wash correctly B Switch on the washing machine D Select a programme C Load the drum ^ Press the Door button to open the drum door. ^ Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning. The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. Do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning ^ Turn the programme selector to the efficiency.
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How to wash correctly E Select additional option(s) F Select a spin speed Each press of the top button selects the additional options in the following order: Short, Pre-wash, Soak, no selection. Use the lower button to select the Water plus option. ^ Press the "Spin" button repeatedly until the indicator light for the spin speed you want comes on. ^ Select the option you want. Not all the additional options are suitable for every programme. You can only select additional options which are compat
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How to wash correctly G Add detergent It is important to dispense the correct amount, because . . . . . . too little detergent results in: – Laundry not getting properly clean and with time it may become grey and hard to the touch. – Greasy particles clinging to the laundry. – Limescale deposits on the heater elements. ^ Pull out the detergent drawer and place detergent in the compartments . . . too much results in: as follows: – Excessive foam which causes a low i level of agitation and poor wa
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How to wash correctly H Start the programme ^ Press the flashing Start button. The estimated programme duration will show in the display. During the first 10 minutes the washing machine measures how much water is being absorbed by the laundry. The programme duration may be longer or shorter depending on this absorbency rate. I Remove the laundry ^ Check the folds in the door seal for Only remove laundry from the any small articles, e.g. buttons which machine once the drum has might be lodged the
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Additional options You can use the additional option Water plus buttons to augment the basic wash If you want to increase the water level programmes. for a wash process you can choose one of four settings for the Water plus Short button. See "Programmable functions - Water plus system". For light to nomal soiling with no The machine is set at the factory so that visible staining. the water level in the main wash and The duration of the main wash is rinses will be increased if the Water reduced.
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Spinning Final spin speed To omit the final spin (Rinse hold) Programme rpm ^ Select the Rinse hold setting. The Cottons 1200 laundry will not be spun and will remain suspended in the final rinse Minimum iron 1200 water. This reduces creasing if the Delicates 600 laundry is not going to be removed Automatic 900 from the drum immediately after the Dark garments 1200 end of the programme. Shirts 600 – To start the final spin: Denim 900 Express 1200 The Rinse hold indicator light above Silks 400 th
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Programme chart Cottons 30°C to 95°C 9876 Max. load 6.0 kg Fabric Cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics. Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus Note for test institutes: Short programme: 3.0 kg load and additional option Short Minimum iron 30°C to 60°C 876421 Max. load 3.0 kg Fabric Synthetics, mixed fibres and easy care cottons. Reduce the spin speed for fabrics which crease easily. Additional options Short or Pre-wash or Soak, Water plus Delicates cold to 40°C 21ac Max. load
