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Running a wash cycle
Opening the door/loading washing
1.Open the door: pull the handle on the door.
When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica-
tors show whether the door can be opened:
2.Separate washing and load it loose-
ly. Mix large and small items.
Important: Do not get any washing
caught between the door and the
rubber seal.
3.Firmly push the door shut. Door
catch must audibly click shut.
Adding detergent /conditioner
Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use
in household washing machines.
Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the detergent/condi-
tioner manufacturer’s instructions. Observe instructions on the packag-
ing.
The amount of detergent used depends on:
– the degree of soiling,
– the load size
– the hardness of the tap water.
• If the manufacturer does not make any recommendations with re-
gard to small volumes of washing: For a half-load use a third less, and
for a very small load use only the half the amount of detergent that
is recommended for a full load.
• Water softener should be used from water hardness range 2 (=medi-
um). The amount of detergent used can then always be that as for
DOOR indicator START/PAUSE indicator Can the door be opened?
illuminated green
flashing red or not illumi-
nated
yes
illuminated green illuminated red
yes, after pressing the
START/PAUSE button
illuminated red
or not illuminated
flashing red
or illuminated red
no, water level and/or
temperature too high