Program Change; Switch Off; Cleaning And Maintenance - BOMANN WA 5720 Bedienungsanleitung

Starting the appliance
• Connect the appliance to the power supply and press the power
button to switch it on.
• The water supply must be opened up to the maximum pressure.
• Adding your laundry and fill in the detergent.
• Set the desired operating conditions.
• Press the START/PAUSE button to start the operation.
Door lock
WARNING:
Never try to open the appliance door by force during the washing
process.
Once a wash program has started, the door can not be opened.
When the water temperature and the water level has reached a
certain value while pausing the operation, the door also cannot be
opened.
When the wash cycle is complete, the door lock is unlocked automati-
cally after a few minutes.

Program change

A change is not possible after a successful startup. To select a new
program, you must switch the appliance off and on again.
End of program
At the end of the wash cycle you hear a melody; after that the appli-
ance goes into standby mode. The door lock is unlocked.

Switch off

• Switch the appliance off by pressing the power button.
• Close the water supply!
• Leave the appliance door slightly open until the next wash cycle to
avoid odors.
• If the appliance is not in use for an extended time:
- disconnect it from the power supply.
Energy saving tips
• If possible avoid the selection of high wash tem-peratures. Modern
detergents achieve good washing results even at low temperatures.
• Select the wash program depending on the type of laundry and the
required degree of washing.
• Take advantage of the maximum capacity of each wash program.
• Clean the filter regularly to avoid excessive wash-ing and high
energy consumption.
• Ventilate the room well. The room temperature should not rise
above +35°C.

Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING:
• Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power
supply before cleaning and user maintenance.
• Allow the appliance to cool down sufficient before cleaning.
• Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appli-ance; moisture
could enter electrical components. Risk of electric shock! Hot
steam could damage the plastic parts. The appliance must be dry
before restarting operation.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
NOTE:
Dirty or clogged filter degrades the washing result. Regularly check
and clean the filter.
Maintenance of the appliance
• Clean the appliance outer surfaces and the door sealing thoroughly
with a soft, damp cloth. Use only mild cleaning agent.
• Check the drum regularly on dirt or fiber residues. To clean the drum
using a cloth dampened with a little vinegar or a special detergent
for washing machines.
• Recommendation: allow the appliance to run regularly (about every
three months) without loading e.g. in the program „Cotton 60°C".
• Dry the outer surfaces thoroughly before taking in operation again.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
• Pull the drawer out until it stops.
• Press down the lever in the chamber for the fabric softener and pull
out the drawer at the same time.
• Wash the guide grooves and the chambers with water.
• Use a soft brush to clean the housing.
• Insert the drawer back again.
Cleaning the inlet filter
CAUTION:
• Close the water supply!
• Always check if the water hoses are properly re-installed and no
water leaks.
Inlet filter at the tap
Clean the filter when not sufficient water is supplied with opened
water valve.
• Unscrew the inlet hose from the water valve.
• Wash the inlet filter under running water.
• Reconnect the inlet hose firmly.
Inlet filter at the appliance
Clean the filter regularly, about every one to three months.
• Unscrew the inlet hose from the appliance back.
• Clean the filter with a small brush.
• Reconnect the inlet hose firmly.
Cleaning the drain pump filter
CAUTION:
The appliance must never be used without installed filter.
The foreign body trap in the drain pump prevents rinsed parts close
the drainage system. Clean the pump regularly, about once a month;
depending on use.
Check the foreign body trap if the water in the wash cycle will not
drained or with increased noise during the drainage.
• First, let drain the water and disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
• Open the lower cover.
• Place a drip tray under to catch possible water leakage.
• Turn the lock of the foreign body trap counterclockwise. Look for
leaking water!
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