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132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 2 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products.
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132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 5 Contents Care and cleaning Descaling After each wash External cleaning Maintenance wash Detergent dispenser drawer Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Water inlet filter Frost precautions Emergency emptying out 5 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 37 38 38 What to do if...
132966761.qxd 6 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 6 Safety information Instruction booklet Safety information Prior to using for the first time • The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 7 Safety information 7 • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged.
132966761.qxd 8 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 8 Safety information item before washing in a domestic machine. • The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing. • Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 9 Product description 9 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. 1 2 3 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle 4 5 6 Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent (used for prewash) or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme.
132966761.qxd 10 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons, the pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 11 Display 11 Display (9) 9.1 9.2 9.4 9.3 9 9.9 9.8 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.1 Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD 9.2 Drying degree indicator allowed by the set programme, IRON DRY , CUPBOARD DRY and EXTRA DRY - symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3 and indicator «AUTO», connected to the drying programme and the button 4. 9.
132966761.qxd 12 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 12 Display 9.7 The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
2966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 13 Use 13 First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Run a cotton cycle at 90°C or 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
132966761.qxd 14 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 14 Use Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. Attention! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 15 Use 15 WASHING Select the required programme by pressing the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
132966761.qxd 16 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 16 Use NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 17 Use 17 The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for COTTON and SYNTHETIC fabrics, whereas in the programmes for DELICATE fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. STAIN option Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
132966761.qxd 18 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 18 Use Press the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button 7; the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 19 Use 19 CANCELLING THE DELAYED START: ● set the washer-dryer to PAUSE by pressing the button 7; ● press the button 8 until the symbol 0’ is displayed; ● press the button 7 again to start the programme. The button 8 cannot be selected with DRAIN programme. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washer-dryer by pressing the button 7.
132966761.qxd 20 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 20 Use At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 8 and the DOOR symbol go off, a blinking «0» appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 21 Use 21 DRYING only The recommended loads size is 3.5 kg for linen and cottons and 2 kg for synthetics. Note! Only with the timed drying, it is possible also to dry up to 5 kg of cotton otems (see the drying time table).The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
132966761.qxd 22 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 22 Use Note!The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or eventual laundry rolling up during spinning phase may cause a not uniform dryness. So, in the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest you to stretch the items rolled up out, to redistribute evenly the laundry in the drum and to select an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 23 Washing programmes 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH - STAIN SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSE DAILY, SUPER QUICK(**) Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum COTTON/LINENS White cotton speed (heavily soiled cotton 95° - 60° items) Max Load: 7 Kg ** Reduced Load: Kg 3.
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132966761.qxd 26 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 26 Programme information Programme information WOOL PLUS (HANDWASH) Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «hand washing» care symbol . 20 MIN. - 3 KG Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes, ideal for laundry to be refreshed: e.g. a sport jacket worn only once or slightly soiled or new garments.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 27 Drying programmes and drying time 27 Automatic drying programmes Degree of drying Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Type of fabric Max Load Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 3.5 kg Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Store dry Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) Iron dry Suitable for ironing 3.
132966761.qxd 28 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 28 Preparing the wash cycle Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° or 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...). 60°/50° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 29 Preparing the wash cycle 29 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132966761.qxd 30 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 30 Preparing the wash cycle Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 31 Preparing the wash cycle 31 Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
132966761.qxd 32 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 32 Preparing the drying cycle Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Attention! Before starting the drying programme, reduce the loads of washed laundry, in order to obtain good performances.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 33 Preparing the drying cycle 33 Gargment’s labels For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer’s labels: May be tumble dried Drying at high temperature Drying at reduced temperature Do not tumble dry.
132966761.qxd 34 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 34 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 35 Care and cleaning 35 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
132966761.qxd 36 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 36 Care and cleaning 4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 37 Care and cleaning 37 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
132966761.qxd 38 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 38 Care and cleaning Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. 3. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 39 What to do if... 39 What to do if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
132966761.qxd 40 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 40 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain filter.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 41 What to do if... Problem 41 Cause possible/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the DOOR symbol disappears. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
132966761.qxd 42 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 42 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. The display shows the alarm code EF0: Anti-flooding system has activated. • Disconnect the appliance and contact the Service Force Centre Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . ..... If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 43 Consumption value 43 Water consumption (lltres) Energy consumption (KWh) Programme duration (Minutes) White Cottons 95° 62 2.1 Cottons 60° 58 1.35 (*)Cotton ECOMONY 60° 52 1.19 Cottons 40° 58 0.75 Synthetics 60° 54 0.9 Delicates 40° 63 0.55 Wool ( Handwash) 30° 62 0.25 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
132966761.qxd 44 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 44 Installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. HEC0008 2.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 45 Installation 45 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C HEC0003 C 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. B D B E C HEC0023 C 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. HEC0010 7.
132966761.qxd 46 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 46 Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 47 Installation 47 requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required for safe operation of the appliance. If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
132966761.qxd 11.15 Pagina 48 Installation 3 pin Min.60 cm. (23.6") When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. Max. 90 cm. (35.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 49 Installation 49 In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
132966761.qxd 50 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 50 Installation If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
132966761.qxd 29/05/2008 11.15 Pagina 51 Environment concerns 51 Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
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