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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions HWF 800X...
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Table of Contents Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
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General The new washing machine which you have just purchased is a modern, high quality domestic appliance. Your washing appliance is distinguished by its eco nomical consumption of power, water and detergent. Each washing machine which leaves our factory has undergone a thorough performance test and is in fully working order.
Disposal Information The shipping package has protected your new ap Disposing of the pliance on its way to your home. All packaging materi packaging als are environment friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Safety instructions q Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye. - For operation with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in front loader washing machines.
Your New Washing Machine Filling laundry detergent and/or additive dispensers Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (fill no higher than lower edge of insert 1).
Control panel 2. Indicator lights are on 1. Select a programme END when programme is finished. Switches on / off the washing machine. Can be rotated in either direction. ACTIVE when START M is pressed. START M, if the programme is selected. Indicator lights flash: Operation error.
Before Using Your Washing Machine For the First Time Caution The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer to Page 37). Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedu res, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
Preparing the laundry Caution Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs. q Close zip fasteners and button up bed covers.
Sorting the laundry Caution According to colour Items of clothing can become discoloured. Never wash new multi coloured items together with other items. White items may become grey. Always wash white and coloured items separately. According to degree of dirt Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining.
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Intensive dirt Dirt and/or staining recognizable. - Kitchen hand towels that have been used for up to one week. - Fabric napkins. - Bibs. - Children's outer clothing or football shirts and shorts with grass and soil stains. - Working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats.
Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following according to their care symbols: care label specifications 90 C COTTONS a b c 30 C, 40 C, 60 C COLOUREDS f g h COLD, 40 C, 60 C EASY CARE k f l g COLD DELICATE k f l g...
Loading the laundry d Risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with sol vent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Therefore, these items must first be rinsed thoroughly by hand. Caution Loose debris in the washing machine drum can da mage the laundry.
Laundry Detergents and Additives d Risk of poisoning! Dispensing the Keep detergents and additives out of the reach correct amount of children. of detergent q Use only detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for frontloading washing machines. q Dispense the detergent according to: - the water hardness.
Dispenser I Filling laundry Detergent for prewash or starch. detergent and/ Dispenser II or additive Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking dispensers agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former. Laundry Detergents and Additives - Fill at least to lower edge of insert 1.
Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see also the sepa Basic programmes rate programme overview. 90 C COTTONS An energy intensive programme for heat resistant textiles, e.g. cotton or linen. To protect the waste water pipes, the hot water is mixed with approx.
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COLD DELICATE For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle for hand and machine washable silk. We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles. To treat very delicate silk textiles even more gently, reduce the time by pressing the æ...
¿ Option buttons An additional rinse cycle is carried out; The wash time is extended accordingly. Recommended in areas with very soft water. æ Reduced wash time - only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to a maximum of 3 kg. ¡...
Load adjust Additional "Load adjust" matches the water and power functions consumption to each programme - according to the amount of washing and type of textiles. Water and energy consumption is therefore reduced when washing small amounts of laundry. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system spins the washing several times to ensure even distribution.
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Washing 1. Turn on water tap. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also the separate programme overview. The START M indicator light is on. 3. If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s). 4. Press the START M button. The ACTIVE indicator light is on.
If you have accidentally selected the wrong pro Changing gramme: a programme 1. Turn the programme selector to OFF. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. The START M indicator light is on. 3. Press the START M button. The ACTIVE control light comes on, and the new programme starts.
When the Programme has Ended The END indicator light is on. 1. Turn the programme selector to OFF and if required 2. Select an additional programme (DRAIN, SPIN B or RINSING). 3. Press the START M button. 4. At the end of the additional programme turn the programme selector to OFF.
Special Applications 1. Load laundry of the same colour. Pre soak 2. Add the presoak agent to chamber II according to the manufacturer's specifications. 3. Turn the programme selector to 30 C COLOUREDS. The START M indicator light is on. 4.
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Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible Dyeing and suitable for use in washing machines. Caution Discoloration of the laundry in subsequent wash cycles cannot be completely ruled out. q Always use dyes in accordance with the manufac turer's instructions. After dyeing: 1.
Cleaning and Care d Risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains be fore cleaning. Never clean the washing machine with a jet of water. d Risk of explosion! Never use solvents to clean the appliance. As required: Cleaning the q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive appliance housing...
In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the deter accumulated: gent dispenser 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end stop, press down the hollow on the insert and remove the detergent dispenser completely. 2. Pull out the insert. 3.
This is necessary if the washing lye has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Draining the washing lye i Up to 20 litres / 4.4 gal. Have a suitable container ready.
To avoid unused detergent from flowing into the drain during the next wash cycle: 9. Pour approx.1 litre / 1 ¾ pt of water into chamber II. 10.Select the DRAIN programme. This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water washing machine.
Cleaning the strainer on the washing machine 1. Disconnect the hose from the back of the washing machine. 2. Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water. 3. Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose. 4. Turn on the water tap and check whether water is still discharged.
Troubleshooting Minor Faults d Risk of electric shock! Repairs must only be carried out by our Customer Service or an authorized technician. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: 1.
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Fault Cause Action START M START M START M ACTIVE ACTIVE 60 C COLOUREDS PREWASH...
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Fault Cause Action Repeated spinning. This is not a fault. The imbalance compensation system is attempting to balance the load through repeated spins. This is not a fault. Always load large and small items The programme takes The imbalance compensation together into the drum.
Customer service Before calling the Customer Service, please make sure that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself (refer to Page 32). This is because consultation provided by our technicians, even within the warranty period, will lead to costs being incurred by yourself. Your nearest Customer Service centre can be found in the index supplied.
Consumption Rates Normal programme Load Consumption rates * (without additional functions) (without additional functions) Electricity Water Duration 60 C COLOUREDS 5.0 kg / 11 lb 0.95 kWh 54 l 118 min. COLD DELICATE 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb < 0.2 kWh 50 l 50 min.
Installation, Connection and Transport d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Caution Frozen hoses can tear / burst. Do not install the washing machine outdoors or in an area prone to frost.
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On the rear of the appliance: In the bag: Useful tools Dimensions...
Appliance stability is important so that the washing Installation area machine does not "wander" during the spin cycles. The installation area must be solid and even. Soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam bak king, are not suitable. If the washing machine is to be installed on a wood joist ceiling: 1.
Caution Removing the The transport bolts must always be removed before transport bolts using the appliance for the first time. Before removing the 1. Take the hose out of the holders. transport bolts 2. Detach the elbow. Removing the transport 3.
Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection approx. 100 cm approx. 145 cm approx. 85 cm Right hand connection approx. 145 cm approx. 95 cm approx. 135 cm Other hoses Available from specialist dealers: - Connecting kit with plastic hose (approx. 2.50 m). - Extended supply hose (approx.
Caution Water connection Operate the washing machine with cold drinking wa ter only. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer Water supply tap of an unpressurized hot water boiler. If in any doubt, have the water connection carried out by an authorized technician.
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Water drainage Caution Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: 1. Secure the connection point with a hose band clip of 24-40 mm diameter (from specialist stores). Caution Drainage into a wash basin The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin.
All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground. Levelling The washing machine must not wobble. procedure Level the washing machine with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level: 1. Loosen the lock nut 1 using the wrench. 2.
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Caution Electrical The washing machine must only be connected to al connection ternating current and using a properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
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Before transporting the washing machine (e.g. when Transport moving house). 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose (refer to Page 30). 3. Drain any residual washing lye (refer to Page 29). 4. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. 5.