Turn off the tap. 2. Select any programme (except .. Rinse/Spin ..//.. Empty). 3. Press .. (Start/Add laundry). Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds. 4. Set the programme selector to ....Off. Pull out the mains plug. Clean the filter: 5. Disconnect the hose from the tap. Clean the filter with a small brush. and/or on standard and Aquasecure models: Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance, Take out the filter with a pair of pliers and clean it. 6. Connect the hose and check for leaks. Risk of scalding. . Allow the detergent solution to cool down. . Turn off the tap. 12 What to do if... .. Water is leaking out. . Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. . Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. .. No water supply. Detergent not dispensed. . .. (Start/Add laundry) not pressed? . Tap not turned on? . Filter blocked? Clean the filter .. page 11. . Supply hose kinked or trapped? .. Washing machine door cannot be opened. . Safety function active. Programme cancellation? .. page 4. . .. (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? .. page 3, 4. . Can be opened by emergency release only? .. page 13. .. Programme does not start. . .. (Start/Add laundry) pressed or ....(Finished in) time selected? . Washing machine door closed? .. Detergent solution is not emptied. . .. (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? .. page 3, 4. . Clean the detergent solution pump .. page 11. . Clean drain pipe and/or drain hose. .. Water not visible in the drum. . Not a fault - water below the visible area. .. Spin result not satisfactory. Laundry wet/too damp. . Not a fault - imbalance monitoring system has cancelled spinning, due to uneven laundry distribution. Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum. . .. (Easy-Iron) selected? .. page 5. . Too low a speed selected? .. Page 5. .. The programme duration changes during the wash cycle. . Not a fault - the programme cycle is optimised for the particular washing process. That can lead to alterations in the programme duration in the display panel. .. Repeated spin start-up. . Not a fault - imbalance system is equalising the imbalance. .. Residual water in the compartment .. for care products. . Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected. . Clean the insert if necessary .. page 10. .. Odour formation in the washing machine. . Run the .... Cottons 90 °C programme without any laundry in the machine. Use standard detergent for this purpose. .. .. status indicator flashes. Detergent may escape from the detergent drawer . Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with . litre of water and pour into compartment II (not for outdoor or down fabrics). . Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle. .. Pronounced generation of noise, vibration and "wandering" during spinning. . Are the appliance feet fixed? Secure appliance feet .. Installation instructions. . Transportation safety devices removed? Remove transportation safety devices .. Installation instructions. .. Noises during spinning and emptying. . Clean the detergent solution pump .. page 11. .. Display panel/indicator lamps do not function during operation. . Power cut? . Circuit breakers tripped? Switch circuit breakers back on or replace. . Energy saving mode active? . If the fault recurs, call our after-sales service. .. Programme cycle longer than usual. . Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system is equalising the imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. . Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle. .. Detergent residue on the laundry. . In isolated cases, phosphate-free detergents may contain residues which are non-soluble in water. . Select .. Rinse/Spin .. or brush down the laundry after washing. 13 What to do if ... .. In Add laundry mode, .. (Start/Add laundry) flashes very quickly and a signal sounds . Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine door immediately if necessary. . To continue the programme, press the .. (Start/Add laundry) button. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required: . Set the programme selector to ....Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket. . Turn off the tap and call our after-sales service .. page 13. Emergency release e.g. in the event of a power failure The programme will continue running when the power supply has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows: Risk of scalding. The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. It may be necessary to first let the laundry cool down. Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass. 1. Set the programme selector to ....Off and pull out the mains plug. 2. Drain the detergent solution .. page 11. 3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release. Washing machine door can then be opened. After-sales...