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Operating Instructions 9 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions before operating this appliance. Before doing any laundry with your washing machine Check to make sure your washer has been installed properly by following the installation instructions in this manual. ~ Installation instructions; Page 10 Check the machine. Never connect the utilities (power or water) to or start a damaged machine! Contact customer service! Check to be sure your household electrical system voltage and the voltage specifications on the washing machine rating plate correspond. Check to be sure the washer hot and cold water supply taps are turned on. Turning the washing machine on and off The rotating Cycle Selector turns the washer on as wash cycles are selected and off when the selector is later turned to the vertical Off position. Before loading your first load of laundry Your new washing machine was tested before leaving the factory. This process involves running various wash cycles. As a result, a small amount of water may remain in the tub and drainage system. Run a Drum Clean cycle with no laundry to clean the system before your first load of laundry. First add 1 to 2 tablespoons of detergent to the mainwash chamber II. Then run the Drum Clean cycle. Wait for the cycle to finish. Using the cycle selector to choose a wash cycle NOTICE: If the child lock feature is activated, you must deactivate it before you can set a cycle. ~ Child lock; Page 21 Use the cycle selector to select the desired cycle. Turns in both directions. The machine is switched on. In the display field, the cycle duration for the selected cycle appears and the indicator lamps for the pre-set temperature and spin speed options light up. Changing default cycle settings You can use the default settings or change them to your desired settings. Touch the appropriate button until the desired setting is displayed. The settings or options are active when the related indicator is lit. There is no need for additional confirmation on your part. The settings or options are not retained after the appliance is switched off (all are set back to default automatically). ~ Program selection table; Page 25 ~ Default Program and Option settings; Page 27 Selecting additional cycle settings By selecting additional settings, you can adjust the washing process to better suit the items you are washing. The settings can be selected and deselected depending on the cycle progress. The indicator lamps of the buttons light up if the setting is active. The settings are not retained after the appliance is switched off. Loading the laundry 9 WARNING To avoid risk of explosion! Laundry items that have been pretreated with any material containing solvents (e.g. stain remover, cleaner's solvent) must be rinsed out thoroughly by hand before they are placed in the washing machine. Loosen the laundry being loaded and mix small and large items Unfold the sorted items and place them loosely in the drum. Mix small and large items to help them better distribute in the drum during the spin cycle. Tip: Do not exceed the maximum load recommended for the type of wash. Overloading will cause poor wash results and will cause wrinkles. 19

Section	Page
en-us Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions	1
Washer	1
Table of contentsen-us Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions	3
Your washing machine is intended for 5	3
Importance and meaning of symbols 5	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6	3
Introduction to your new washer 7	3
Dimensions and clearances required 8	3
Installation instructions 10	3
Getting to know your appliance 18	3
Operating Instructions 19	3
Signal 22	3
Laundry 23	3
Laundry detergents and additives 24	3
Program selection table 25	3
Default Program and Option settings 27	3
Additional Program Option settings 27	3
Cleaning and maintenance 28	3
Troubleshooting 31	3
Customer service 34	3
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 35	3
Important information	4
Purchase information	4
Customer service	4
1. Contact your installer or the Authorized Service Provider in your area and explain to them why you are not satisfied. This will usually correct the problem.	4
2. If after working with your installer or service technician the problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please let us know either by writing to us at: BSH Home Appliances 1901 Main Street, Suite 600 Irvine, CA 92614 or calling us at:	4
Your washing machine is intended for	5
NOTICE:	5
Importance and meaning of symbols	5
9 WARNING	5
electrical shock hazard	5
9 CAUTION	5
NOTICE:	5
Tip:	5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	6
WARNING	6
WARNING	6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	7
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	7
WARNING	7
WARNING	7
Introduction to your new washer	7
9 WARNING	7
risk of fire, electric shock or injury	7
Standard features and helpful information	7
Special features	7
Environmentally friendly use of your washer	8
Dimensions and clearances required	8
Appliance dimensions	8
Length of power cord and water supply hoses	8
Installation types	9
Installation instructions	10
9 WARNING	10
Risk of fire, electirical shock or injury to persons	10
9 CAUTION	10
Washing machine is heavy	10
Introduction	10
NOTICES	10
Tools needed	11
Waste disposal	11
9 WARNING	11
Warnings for children	11
9 WARNING	11
To avoid risk of injury or death, do the following	11
Parts provided with your washer	11
NOTICE:	12
Set up on a pedestal with drawer	12
Installation checklist	12
Importance of installing on a solid, level floor	12
Remove the transport bolts	12
9 CAUTION	12
Damage to the appliance or injury possible	12
1. Remove hoses from the brackets.	13
2. Loosen and remove all 4 transport bolts. Remove the sleeves. Take the power cable out of the brackets.	13
3. Place covers over the transport bolt holes Four plastic covers are provided in the small parts bag included with your washer. Separate these covers and install one in each hole where the transport bolts were removed. Lock covers firmly by pressing...	13
NOTICE:	13
Water connections	13
NOTICES	13
NOTICES	14
9 WARNING	15
Scalding	15
NOTICE:	15
Appliance damage/damage to textiles	15
Make sure that:	15
NOTICE:	15
Leveling the washer	15
1. Install the washer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room.	15
2. If the floor is uneven (or unlevel) adjust the washer feet as required to level the washer. Do not place anything under the washer feet to help level the washer.	15
3. Extend the washer feet no more than is necessary. The more the feet are extended, the more vibration the washer will experience. Start with the washer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary.	15
4. Use a bubble level to check the top of the washer to make sure it is level side to side and front to rear.	15
5. Press down on each corner of the washer top to make sure the washer doesn’t “wobble“. There should be no \	15
6. When the washer is level and does not wobble, lock the washer feet in place by tightening the locknuts against the washer bottom. Be sure to do this without changing the height of the foot (hold the foot while tightening the locknut).	15
1. After determining which washer feet need to be extended, have someone lift up on the washer slightly to take pressure off the foot to be adjusted.	16
2. Turn the grey plastic foot to extend it downward as far as necessary to raise the corner of the washer the correct amount to level the washer.	16
3. When the height of the foot is correct, use a 17 mm open end wrench to tighten the locknut against the washer bottom. The locknut should be tight against the bottom of the washer to lock the foot in place.	16
Electrical connection	16
9 WARNING	16
Electrical shock hazard	16
9 WARNING	16
Electrical Shock hazard	16
9 WARNING	16
Electrical Shock hazard	16
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:	16
9 WARNING	16
Electrical shock hazard	16
Transporting the washer	17
1. Disconnect the washer power cord from the wall outlet.	17
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.	17
3. Disconnect water supply lines from the tap.	17
4. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain location.	17
5. Install the transport bolt assemblies as shown in the following images.	17
1. Remove all four transport bolt hole covers.	17
2. Pull the tip of the arrow on the cover out slightly to disengage the locking tab.	17
3. Rotate the cover counterclockwise to remove. Repeat for all 4 transport bolt hole covers.	17
1. Each assembly consists of a plastic bushing and a bolt that extends through the bushings. Unscrew the bolt until the threaded end is flush with the end of the plastic bushing.	17
2. Insert the transportation bolt and bushing assembly as shown. The metal housing slides around the bolt through the slot in the plastic bushing as the bushing is slid into place. The open part of the bushing slot should be facing the direction show...	17
3. When the bolt is in place screw it in until the bolt threads engage the drum. Double check and ensure bolts are screwed into threaded holes and not into cracks or crevices. Repeat the process for all 4 transportation bolt assemblies before tighten...	17
Getting to know your appliance	18
Control panel	18
Operating Instructions	19
9 WARNING	19
Before doing any laundry with your washing machine	19
Before loading your first load of laundry	19
Using the cycle selector to choose a wash cycle	19
NOTICE:	19
Changing default cycle settings	19
Selecting additional cycle settings	19
Loading the laundry	19
9 WARNING	19
Tip:	19
Tips	20
Filling the detergent and additives compartments	20
NOTICE:	20
9 WARNING	20
Irritation of eyes/skin!	20
NOTICE:	20
Tips	20
1. Open the detergent dispenser tray.	21
2. Add detergent or additive.	21
3. Avoid overfilling the compartment to prevent early dispensing.	21
4. Close the detergent dispenser tray completely before starting the wash cycle.	21
Tip:	21
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser tray. Press down on the insert and remove the drawer completely.	21
2. Push the liquid detergent insert forward and down as shown.	21
3. Reinsert the tray into its compartment.	21
NOTICE:	21
Starting the cycle	21
NOTICE:	21
Child lock	21
NOTICE:	21
Selecting a different cycle	21
1. Touch Start/Pause.	21
2. Select another cycle.	21
3. Touch Start/Pause. The new cycle starts from the beginning.	21
Pausing/Adding a garment to the cycle	21
For adding a garment after the cycle begins.	21
1. Touch Start/Pause.	21
2. Open door carefully and add or remove laundry item.	21
Note:	21
3. Close door.	21
4. Touch Start/Pause.	21
NOTICE:	21
Cancel cycle	21
1. Touch Start/Pause.	21
2. Cool the laundry off: Select Rinse.	21
3. Touch Start/Pause.	21
1. Touch Start/Pause.	21
2. Select Drain.	21
3. Touch Start/Pause.	21
Cycle end	21
NOTICE:	21
Removing laundry/switching the appliance off	22
1. Open the front door of the washer and remove the laundry.	22
2. Turn the cycle selector to the Off position. Appliance is switched off.	22
3. Turn off the water tap.	22
NOTICES	22
Signal	22
Activate adjustment mode	22
1. Select Cotton Normal on Position 1.	22
2. Hold down Start Pause and turn the Program Selector to the right (Position 2). Release Start Pause button.	22
Laundry	23
Preparing the laundry	23
NOTICE:	23
Sorting the Laundry	23
Identifying and treating stains	23
Laundry detergents and additives	24
Adding the correct amount of HE detergent	24
9 WARNING	24
NOTICE:	24
Program selection table	25
Tips	26
Starching	26
NOTICE:	26
Dyeing/bleaching	26
Soaking	26
1. Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.	26
2. Turn the program selector to Cotton Normal Cold program.	26
3. Touch Start/Pause.	26
4. After approximately. ten minutes, touch Start/Pause.	26
5. After the required soaking time, touch Start/Pause again to continue or change the program.	26
NOTICES	26
Default Program and Option settings	27
Changing the temperature range	27
Changing the spin speed range	27
Finish in	27
NOTICE:	27
Additional Program Option settings	27
Extra Rinse +1, +2	27
Prewash PW	27
SpeedPerfect G	27
Note:	27
Cleaning and maintenance	28
9 WARNING	28
Risk of electric shock hazard!	28
Cleaning the housing and control panel	28
9 WARNING	28
Risk of explosion!	28
Cleaning the drum	28
Descaling the washer	28
NOTICE:	28
Cleaning the detergent dispenser tray	28
1. Open the detergent dispenser tray fully. Press down on the drawer catch (1) and pull the tray (2) from the washer housing.	28
2. Remove the insert (3) by grasping it and pulling it upwards from the detergent dispenser tray.	28
3. Clean the insert and the detergent dispenser tray by holding it under warm running water. Lightly wipe away any remaining detergent residue.	28
4. Attach the insert and slide the detergent dispenser tray back into place and close the tray securely.	28
Tip:	28
Cleaning the water inlet strainers	28
1. Turn off the water tap.	28
2. Turn the cycle selector to any wash cycle (not to Drain or Spin).	28
3. Touch Start/Pause and allow 30 seconds to pass.	28
4. Turn the cycle selector to the Off position.	28
1. Remove the hose from the tap.	29
2. Rinse the strainer under running water. Look at the strainer to see if any visible debris is still present. Rinse again if necessary to remove the debris.	29
3. Reconnect the hose to the tap.	29
1. Remove the hose from the inlet on the back of the washer.	29
2. Using narrow pliers, grasp and pull the strainer from the inlet port.	29
3. Rinse the strainer under running water.	29
4. Reconnect the hose to the back of the washer and turn on the water tap. Check to see if water flows by starting a warm water wash cycle.	29
NOTICE:	29
Cleaning the drain pump	29
9 WARNING	29
risk of scalding	29
1. If the washer has not been drained, try to drain it now. Turn the program selector to the Drain and touch the Start/Pause button. Wait a few moments to let the cycle drain the water from the drum. If the pump is totally blocked, the water will be ...	29
2. Shut off the tap so that no more water flows in and has to be drained.	29
3. Open and remove the service cover.	30
4. Loosen the screws and remove the protective film.	30
5. Use the pull-out drain hose located in the pump access opening to drain the remaining water into a suitable container (up to 5.3 U.S. gallons/20 liters of water may be drained). Pull the sealing cap from the hose and lay the hose over the side of ...	30
6. Turn the pump cover counterclockwise to remove it. A small amount of residual water may flow out when the cover is removed. Clean the interior of the pump housing, removing any debris or foreign objects. Check to be sure the impeller wheel at the ...	30
7. Reinstall the protective film over the pump access using both screws.	30
8. Snap the service cover in place at the hinges and close it.Wipe up any spilled water.	30
NOTICE:	30
Troubleshooting	31
Emergency door lock release	31
9 WARNING	31
Risk of scalding	31
9 WARNING	31
Risk of injury	31
9 CAUTION	31
Water damage and burn injury	31
1. Turn the washer off by rotating the cycle selector to the Off position. Any running program will then be cancelled. Disconnect the mains plug.	31
2. Allow the water in the drum to cool off.	31
3. Allow the washer drum to come to a stand still (no longer spinning).	31
4. Before opening the washer door, perform the drain procedure included in the pump maintenance section.	31
5. Loosen screws and remove the protective foil.	31
6. The washing machine door can then be opened.	31
7. The door can now be opened.	31
General Troubleshooting	31
9 WARNING	31
electric shock hazard	31
1. Turn the cycle selector to Off.	31
2. Disconnect the washer from the power outlet.	31
3. Turn off the water taps.	31
4. Call Customer Service.	31
NOTICE:	31
Error messages	34
Customer service	34
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY	35

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Operating Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and

Operating Instructions before operating this

appliance.

Before doing any laundry with your washing

machine

Check to make sure your washer has been installed

properly by following the installation instructions in this

manual.

Installation instructions; Page 10

Check the machine. Never connect the utilities (power or

water) to or start a damaged machine! Contact customer

service!

Check to be sure your household electrical system

voltage and the voltage specifications on the washing

machine rating plate correspond.

Check to be sure the washer hot and cold water supply

taps are turned on.

Turning the washing machine on and off

The rotating Cycle Selector turns the washer on as wash

cycles are selected and off when the selector is later

turned to the vertical

Off

position.

Before loading your first load of laundry

Your new washing machine was tested before leaving

the factory. This process involves running various wash

cycles. As a result, a small amount of water may remain

in the tub and drainage system. Run a

Drum Clean

cycle

with no laundry to clean the system before your first load

of laundry.

First add 1 to 2 tablespoons of detergent to the main-

wash chamber II. Then run the

Drum Clean

cycle.

Wait for the cycle to finish.

Using the cycle selector to choose a wash

cycle

NOTICE:

If the child lock feature is activated, you must

deactivate it before you can set a cycle.

Child lock; Page 21

Use the cycle selector to select the desired cycle. Turns

in both directions.

The machine is switched on.

In the display field, the cycle duration for the selected

cycle appears and the indicator lamps for the pre-set

temperature and spin speed options light up.

Changing default cycle settings

You can use the default settings or change them to your

desired settings.

Touch the appropriate button until the desired setting is

displayed.

The settings or options are active when the related

indicator is lit. There is no need for additional

confirmation on your part. The settings or options are not

retained after the appliance is switched off (all are set

back to default automatically).

Program selection table; Page 25

Default Program and Option settings; Page 27

Selecting additional cycle settings

By selecting additional settings, you can adjust the

washing process to better suit the items you are

washing.

The settings can be selected and deselected depending

on the cycle progress.

The indicator lamps of the buttons light up if the setting is

active.

The settings are not retained after the appliance is

switched off.

Loading the laundry

WARNING

To avoid risk of explosion! Laundry items that have

been pretreated with any material containing

solvents (e.g. stain remover, cleaner’s solvent) must

be rinsed out thoroughly by hand before they are

placed in the washing machine.

Loosen the laundry being loaded and mix small and

large items

Unfold the sorted items and place them loosely in the

drum. Mix small and large items to help them better

distribute in the drum during the spin cycle.

Tip:

Do not exceed the maximum load recommended for

the type of wash. Overloading will cause poor wash

results and will cause wrinkles.