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www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa) • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. 2.
ENGLISH Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. • Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. • • • • • 2.2 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
www.electrolux.com • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance. 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 4 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for the appliance level 5 6 7 3.1 Child safety device When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum.
ENGLISH 7 4. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 Ontkreuken 3 4 5 6 Katoen Katoen +Voorwas Opfrissen Katoen Drogen 7 Katoen Eco Synthetica Drogen Temp. Droogtijd Startuitstel Centrif. Droogtegraad 8 Synthetica Wol Drogen Fijne Was Centrif./ Pompen Spoelen Extra Spoelen Wol/Handwas Dekbed TimeManager Aan/Uit Start/Pauze 11 10 7 Delay start touchpad 1 On Off button (Startuitstel) (Aan/Uit) 2 Programme knob 3 Spin reduction touchpad (Centrif.
www.electrolux.com F) – : Extra rinse permanent option. G) , , : The indicators of dryness level. H) The spin area: – : The Spin speed indicator. – I) J) K) : The Rinse Hold indicator. : The washing phase. : The child safety lock indicator. : The door locked indicator. : The No Spin indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Washing programmes Katoen 90° C - Cold White cotton and coloured cotton (normal soil and light soil).
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range 9 Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Drying programme for cotton items Katoen Drogen Steam programmes Opfrissen Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items This cycle removes odours from the laundry, 1.5 kg Ontkreuken Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry, 1.
www.electrolux.com 5.1 Programmes for automatic drying Level of dryness Type of fabric Extra dry For towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) up to 7 kg Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) up to 7 kg Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) up to 3 kg Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) up to 7 kg Cupboard dry For items to put away Iron dry For ironing Load 5.
ENGLISH 11 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
www.electrolux.com To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. 7.7 Time Manager When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration. or to decrease or increase the Press programme duration. The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table. Indicator Rinse Hold • Set this option to prevent the laundry creases. • The related indicator comes on. • There is a water in the drum when the programme is completed.
ENGLISH 7.9 Permanent extra rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. • To activate/deactivate this option and at the same time until press the indicator comes on/goes off. 13 • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic sigand at the same time nals, press for 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 7.
www.electrolux.com 9.2 Using detergent and additives • Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. • Carefully close the detergent drawer. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent. Liquid or powder detergent 1. 2. A 3. 4.
ENGLISH 15 • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: – Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. – Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. – Do not set the prewash phase. – Do not set the delay start. After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme: • The appliance adjusts automatically the programme duration agree with the laundry load. • The display shows the new value. 9.
www.electrolux.com 9.8 Cancelling a programme 1. 2. Press the button for some seconds to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. Press the same button again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme. The appliance does not drain the water. 9.9 Opening the door While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked and .
ENGLISH 17 10. DAILY USE - DRYING WARNING! Open the water tap. Put the drain hose in the sink or connect to the drain pipe. • Press for some seconds to activate the appliance. • Load the laundry one item at a time. • Turn the programme dial to the programme applicable for the items to dry. • The display shows the drying indicator .
www.electrolux.com 11. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING 11.1 NON-STOP programme • The display shows the set drying value • Press the button for some seconds to activate the appliance. • Load the laundry, one item a time. • Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment. • Turn the programme dial to the washing programme. The display shows the indicators of the different washing phases. • Set the available options. value. time, for example • After some seconds the display shows 11.
ENGLISH • After the drying phase, clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. To remove the fluff inside the drum, set a special programme: • Empty the drum. • Clean the drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. 19 • Set the rinse programme. • Press at the same time and to activate the cleaning function until the display shows CLE. to start the programme. • Press 12. HINTS AND TIPS 12.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
www.electrolux.com 12.5 Water hardness If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of the water softener. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.6 Drying hints Prepare the drying cycle • Open the water tap.
ENGLISH Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 13.1 External cleaning Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 13.2 Descaling If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.
www.electrolux.com 3. 4. 13.6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 2. 1. 2 1 3. 4.
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www.electrolux.com 13.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 20° 13.8 Emergency drain 1. Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again the drain system: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2.
ENGLISH 25 14. TROUBLESHOOTING The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the service centre. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usually. Set the spin programme. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The laundry is full of different colours fluff. Set a drying cycle to remove some fluff. 27 Clean the laundry with a fluff remover. There is a big quantity of fluff in the drum. Repeat this procedure again and again: • Clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. • Set a rinse cycle. • Put a wool or piled fabric cloth in the drum. • Set a drying cycle of 10 minutes. • Remove the old wool cloth. After the check, activate the appliance.
www.electrolux.com 16. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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