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132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 60 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 61 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 62 Disposal Packaging materials The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 63 Installation Unpacking 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. 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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 64 The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. Any extension applied to the drainage hose should not be longer than 200 cm and its diameter must not be smaller than that of the original hose. Use a suitable fitting for the connection. The drain hose must not be kinked.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 65 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. • The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
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132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 67 Fin/Einde: end of programme Attention! ● Before selecting Q “Drain” programme, or R “Spin” programme the selector dial has to be positioned on “O”.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 68 Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash. A B C P N New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. D M F L Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). G K J H Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 69 Removing stains – powder detergents for all types of fabric, Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. – powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, - liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 70 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
2986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 71 Operating sequence R A B Q Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. P C M F N D L G K H J The light of the START/PAUSE button starts to flash.
09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 72 8. Altering an option or a programme 12. At the end of the programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. The machine stops automatically.
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132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 75 Maintenance 1. Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Clean the outside of the machine with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 76 • Place a bowl on the floor to collect any spillage. 7. Frost precautions • Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the bowl and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: • Remove the plug from the socket. • Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 77 Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the END (Fin/Einde) light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill. At the same time the buzzer sounds. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 78 Problem Possible cause • The door will not open: • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. • The door lock has not been released. • The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. • Water is not visible in the machine: • The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent.
132986270GB.qxd 09/02/2005 11.29 Pagina 79 From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.