Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Schulthess, every washing This signal word indicates a possibly machine that leaves our factory is dangerous situation. Not heeding the carefully checked to ensure that it...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Warning ■ and remove it, along with Risk of poisoning! plug. Detergents and care products Destroy the lock on the may be poisonous if ■ washing machine door. consumed. Keep detergents and care Warning products out of the reach of Risk of suffocation!
Environmental protection Save energy and detergent when ■ Environmental washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. ~ Page 12 protection Energy-saving mode: The display o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e ■...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the Load the laundry .
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel °C (Temperature), 0 (rpm) spin @ Programme selector for selecting a speed, 3 (Fertig in (Ready in)) time for programme and for switching the machine on changing the programme default settings and off 0Additional programme settings:G Speed H Display panel for settings and information Perfect , F ü...
Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of Laundry soiling together. You can find examples of levels of L a u n d r y soiling on ~ Page 12 Prepare the laundry – Light: Do no prewash, select the ( (Speed Perfect ) setting if Caution! necessary...
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light g e n t D e t e r ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- Correct selection of detergent gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: The care label is crucial for selecting mended dosage...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of the programme Max. load; Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suita- * Reduced load for the G Speed ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W Wolle (Wool) Max. 2 kg Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from shrink- ing, with longer pauses in the programme (during which the items rest in the water) Notes...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings AllergiePlus (AllergyPlus) Max. 7 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Cold - 60 °C Notes – – – ... 1400** rpm Particularly suited to washing items that need to be hygienically ■...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t The temperature, spin speed and...
Additional programme settings The symbols YES and ¼ light up in Operating the the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and appliance laundry can be added. Close the door. i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Close the detergent drawer. products according to: Measuring aid* for liquid detergent Water hardness; ask your water ■ *depending on the model supply company The manufacturer's instructions on ■ Position the measuring aid for the packaging measuring the correct amount of liquid The amount of laundry...
Operating the appliance Childproof lock NO flashes, wait until the YES and ¼ ■ light up. You can lock the washing machine to Do not open the washing machine prevent the functions you have set from door until both the YES and ¼ being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ End appears on the display panel and the drum. They may shrink in the the Start/Pause button indicator light is next wash or discolour another item. off.
Sensors Sensors S e n s o r s Automatic load sensing The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button + turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance descaling agent. Suitable descalers can Cleaning and be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service. maintenance C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Detergent drawer and housing Warning Danger of death!
Cleaning and maintenance Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Take the drain hose out of the water into compartment II and start the retainer.
Faults and what to do about them. Remove the hose from the water tap. if you come into contact with detergent Clean the filter with a small brush. solution and laundry. If possible, leave it to cool down. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The water is not draining. – – – 0 (Spülstopp (Rinse Stop) = without final drain) selected? ■ Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 24 ■ Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose. ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy YES appears in the dis- The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. play panel in Nachlegen (Pause) mode. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Turn the programme selector to Off.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Baumwolle (Cottons) 20 °C 7 kg 0.39 kWh...
Technical data Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with regulation Load Programme du- (EU) no. 1015/2010 ration Baumwolle (Cottons)ú programme +ü (Eco Perfect) F button 7 kg 3 ^ h Baumwolle (Cottons) ú programme +ü (Eco Perfect) button F 3.5 kg 3 ^ h Baumwolle (Cottons) û...
Positioning and connecting H Elbow for securing the water drain hose* Positioning and P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- connecting Secure models i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm...
Positioning and connecting under high water pressure. To prevent Do not remove the appliance covering leaks and water damage, you must plate. follow the instructions in this section. Notes Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ In addition to the safety information Only install the washing machine ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by To prevent foaming, only use Note: ■ a qualified electrician (if this is half of the amount of detergent necessary). Replacement mains recommended by the detergent cables are available from the after- manufacturer.
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Positioning and connecting Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II and select and start the [ Empty programme.
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The tap only needs to be turned off if you are away from home for a long period, e.g. for several weeks' holiday. Central customer service numbers for Switzerland: Schulthess Maschinen AG Phone. 0844 888 222 0844 888 223 Merker AG Phone.
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