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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 Défroissage Opfrissen Rafraîchir 3 5 6 Katoen Coton Katoen + Voorwas Coton +Prélavage Katoen Coton 7 Katoen Eco Coton Eco Droogtijd Minuterie Temperatuur Température Startuitstel Départ différé Synthetica Synthétiques Synthetica Synthét. 8 Fijne Was Délicats Wol/ Laine Centr.
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.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Drying programme for synthetic items Synthetica - Synthét. Drying programme for cotton items Katoen - Coton Steam programmes Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items This cycle removes odours from the laundry. 1.5 kg Opfrissen - Rafraîchir sage Steam programme for cotton and synthetic Ontkreuken - Défrois- 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 Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Cottons 60° 1.60 72 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60° 1) 1.04 59 Cottons 40° 1.00 72 Synthetics 40° 0.60 50 Delicates 40° 0.70 60 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.35 57 Programme duration (minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
You cannot set all time values for different types of fabrics. 7.4 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours. The display shows the related indicator. Indicator 12 www.electrolux.com 3) Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■2) ■2) With this option you can add some rinses to a washing programme. Use this option for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft. The related indicator comes on. 1) Shortest: to fresh the laundry.
ENGLISH 13 8. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. 2. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 3. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 9. DAILY USE - WASHING 9.1 Loading the laundry 1. 2. 3. Open the appliance door. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time.
www.electrolux.com Liquid or powder detergent 1. 2. A 3. 4. B • 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. 9.3 Activating the appliance Press the Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt button to activate or deactivate the appliance.
ENGLISH • The indicator starts to flash on the display. • The programme starts, the door is locked and the display shows the indicator . • The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water. 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 The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum: – The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. – The door lock indicator is on. The door stays locked. – You must drain the water to open the door. To drain the water: If necessary, decrease the spin speed. If you set , the appliance only drains. 2. Press . The appliance drains the water and spins. 3. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator goes off, you can open the door. 1. 4.
ENGLISH The display shows the set time value: for example – . • After some seconds the display shows a new time value: . The appliance calculates also the duration of the anticrease and the cooling phases. • Press to start the programme. The display shows regularly a new time value. starts to flash. The drying indicator The display shows the door locked indicator . If you set only 10 minutes of drying, the appliance performs only a cooling phase.
www.electrolux.com The indicator comes on in the display. • The display shows the set drying value time, for example value. • After some seconds the display shows , that is the the final time value total duration of the washing and drying cycles (washing + drying + anti-crease + cooling phases). If you set 10 minutes of drying only after washing, the appliance calculates also the duration of the anti-crease and the cooling phases. • Press to start the programme.
ENGLISH – Use a washing bag to wash small items. • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. 12.2 Stubborn stains For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric. 12.
www.electrolux.com 12.8 Drying cycle duration The drying time can change depending on: • speed of the last spin • dryness level • type of laundry • weight of the load size GENERAL TIPS Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the average drying times. The experience will help you to dry the laundry in a more correct way. Take note of the duration drying time of the cycles done before. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: • Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle.
ENGLISH 13.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 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.
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ENGLISH 23 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. Start the programme to drain the water.
www.electrolux.com 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.
ENGLISH Problem 25 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.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution The appliance does not dry or does not dry correctly. Turn the water tap on. Make sure the drain filter is not clogged. Reduce the laundry load. Make sure you have set the correct cycle. if necessary , set again a short drying time. The laundry is full of different colours fluff. Set a drying cycle to remove some fluff. Clean the laundry with a fluff remover. There is a big quantity of fluff in the drum.
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