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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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 On Off button 7 Delay start touchpad 2 Programme knob 3 Spin reduction touchpad 8 Extra rinse touchpad 4 Temperature touchpad 10 Start pause touchpad 5 Display 11 Time Manager touchpads 9 Drying level touchpad 6 Drying time touchpad 4.1 Display A B C K J D E F I H G A) The Temperature area: : Programme is completed. : Temperature indicator. : Cold water indicator. E) : The steam phase. F) : Extra rinse permanent option.
www.electrolux.com I) J) K) : The washing phase. : The door locked indicator. : The child safety lock indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Washing programmes Cottons 90° C - Cold White cotton and coloured cotton (normal soil and light soil). 8 kg, 1600 rpm Cottons+Prewash 90° C - Cold White cotton and coloured cotton (heavy soil and light soil). 8 kg, 1600 rpm Cottons Eco1) 60° C - 40° C White cotton and colour-fast cotton.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Steam - Refresh Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items This cycle removes odours from the laundry. Steam - Anticrease Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. 1) Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
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 Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 90° 2.50 76 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.
7.3 Drying Time With this option you can set the time for the fabrics you have to dry. The display shows the set value. Each time you press this touchpad the time value increases by 5 minutes. Indicator 12 www.electrolux.com 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. 7.
ENGLISH To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press and at the same time for 6 seconds. 13 If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 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.
www.electrolux.com Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent. 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.
ENGLISH If you set something incorrect, the display shows the message Err. 9.5 Starting a programme without delay start Press : • The indicator stops to flash and stays on. • The indicator starts to flash on the display. • The programme starts, the door is locked and the display shows the indi. cator • The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water.
www.electrolux.com • The door lock indicator goes off. • Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. • Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours. • Close the water tap. • Press the button for some seconds to deactivate the appliance. 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.
ENGLISH 17 • Press again and again to set the time value (see the «Drying Programme» table). • The display shows 10 minutes. Each time you press this touchpad the time value increases by 5 minutes. The display shows the set time value: 10.1 At the end of the drying programme . for example – • After some seconds the display shows • The indicator goes off. • The last minutes of the drying cycle the appliance performs a cooling and anticrease phase. The door is still locked.
www.electrolux.com 11.3 Washing & Timed Drying • Press to set the drying time value. The display shows 10 minutes. comes on in the disThe indicator play. • The display shows the set drying value value. time, for example • After some seconds the display shows the final time value , that is the total duration of the washing and drying cycles (washing + drying + anti-crease + cooling phases).
ENGLISH • Do not wash in the appliance : – Laundry without hems or with cuts – Underwired bras. – 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.
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.
www.electrolux.com 3. 4. 1 5. 2 6. 1 2 7. 8. 1 2 9.
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 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. 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.
ENGLISH 27 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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