Electric door lock
The machine is equipped with an
electric door lock.
The door can only be opened when
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the electrical supply to the machine
is turned on, and the
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On-Off switch is pressed.
To open the door
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Press the a button in as far as it will
go. At the same time, grip the handle
and open the door.
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Do not touch the heating
elements when you open the door at
the end of a program. They remain
hot for some time and can cause
burns.
Once a program has started, the door
stays locked until completion and
cannot be opened. However, the two
programs "Rinse" and "Drain" are
exempt from the electric door lock.
The door can be programmed to open
during the "Drying" cycle, if desired.
To close the door
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Lift the door upwards and push it
until it clicks shut. Do not press the
release catch while shutting the door.
Emergency release
The emergency release feature
should only be used when it is not
possible to open the door normally,
for example after a power outage.
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Turn the program selector to f.
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Press the On-Off button to switch off
the machine.
^ Locate the ring for the emergency
release cable (at the bottom of the
machine, behind the service panel),
and pull the ring downward to open
the door.
Opening and closing the door
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