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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions HWF 1200X...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Disposal Information

    Disposal Information The shipping package has protected your new Disposing of the appliance on its way to your home. All packaging packaging materials are environment friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by dis posing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 7: Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues

    Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues 60 C COLOUREDS INTENSIVE STAINS 90 C COTTONS...

  • Page 8: Your New Washing Machine

    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 lo wer edge of insert 1).

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    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. The programme selector does not rotate while START, if the programme is selected.

  • Page 10: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

    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 proce dures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Laundry

    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.

  • Page 12: Sorting The Laundry

    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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following according to their care symbols: care label a b c d e specifications Hard wearing textiles, heat resistant textiles, e.g. cotton or linen f g h For easy care textiles, e.g. cotton, linen, synthetic materials or blended fabrics.

  • Page 15: Loading The Laundry

    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 damage the laundry.

  • Page 16: Laundry Detergents And Additives

    Laundry Detergents and Additives d Risk of poisoning! Dispensing the Keep detergents and additives out of the reach correct amount of children. of detergent Please be informed to use only detergents which are proposed for frontloader washing machines. q Dispense the detergent according to: - the water hardness.

  • Page 17: Filling Laundry Detergent And/ Or Additive Dispensers

    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.

  • Page 18: Programmes And Functions

    Programmes and functions Select the desired programme see also the separate Basic programmes 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.
  • Page 19 COLD DELICATE For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle at 30 °C for hand and machine wash able 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...

  • Page 20: Spin Speed Selector

    Basic setting Spin speed The spin speed selector is pointing up. selector In the COTTONS/COLOUREDS programme the fabrics will be spun at the maximum possible spin speed. In the EASY CARE, DELICATE and WOOL programmes, a lower spin speed will automatically be used, regardless of the position of the spin speed selector - for the gently washing of the laundry.

  • Page 21: Option Buttons

    ¿ 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"...
  • Page 22 Washing 1. Turn on water tap. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also the separate programme overview. The START indicator light is on. 3. Select the desired spin speed or º. 4. If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s).

  • Page 23: Changing A Programme

    5. Press the START M button. The ACTIVE indicator light is on. The programme starts. i The ACTIVE control light remains lit for the entire duration of the programme. If you have accidentally selected the wrong pro Changing gramme: a programme 1.

  • Page 24: When The Programme Has Ended

    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.

  • Page 25: Special Applications

    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 indicator light is on. 4. Press the START M button. 5.
  • Page 26 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 manufacturer's instructions. After dyeing: 1.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    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...

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser

    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.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    This is necessary if the washing solution 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 solution i Up to 20 litres / 4.4 gal. Have a suitable container ready.

  • Page 30: Cleaning Water Inlet Strainers

    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.

  • Page 31: Descaling The 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.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Minor Faults

    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.
  • Page 33 Fault Cause Action START START START M START M ACTIVE ACTIVE 60 C COLOUREDS PREWASH...
  • Page 34 Fault Cause Action Spin result unsatisfactory. The RINSING or SPIN B programme selected maximum spin speed: 800 r.p.m. 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...

  • Page 35: Customer Service

    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.

  • Page 36: Consumption Rates

    Consumption Rates Normal programme Load Consumption rates ** (without additional (without additional Electricity Water Duration functions) 60 C COLOUREDS 5.0 kg / 11 lb 0.95 kWh 54 l 118 min. COLD DELICATE 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb 0.3 kWh 50 l 50 min.

  • Page 37: Installation, Connection And Transport

    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.
  • Page 38 On the rear of the appliance: In the bag: Useful tools Dimensions...
  • Page 39 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.

  • Page 40: Built Under Or Built In Appliance Installation

    The appliance must be built under or built in prior to Built under or connecting the power supply. built in appliance The appliance can be built into or under a kitchen installation work surface. For this purpose, a recess width of 60 cm is required.
  • Page 41 5. Insert the covers. Storing the transport bolts Always keep the transport bolts for subsequent trans portation of the appliance (e.g. when moving house). q Store the transport bolts with washer and bush (and spring) attached.

  • Page 42: Hose And Cable Lengths

    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.

  • Page 43: Water Connection

    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. To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to follow the instructions in this chapter! If in any doubt, have the water connection carried out by an authorized technician.
  • Page 44 Subsequent to connection 3. Turn on the water tap completely, and check connection points for water tightness. 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.

  • Page 45: Levelling Procedure

    All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground. Levelling The washing machine must not wobble. procedure 1. Loosen the lock nut 1 using the wrench. 2. Adjust the height by rotating the foot 2. 3. Tighten the lock nut 1 against the housing. Simultaneously hold the foot in place and do not adjust the height.
  • Page 46 Caution Electrical The washing machine must only be connected to connection alternating 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.
  • Page 47 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 solution (refer to Page 29). 4. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. 5.
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