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132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 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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132947740.qxd 6 20/11/2009 9.56 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.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 7 Safety information 7 Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. 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.
132947740.qxd 8 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 8 Safety information Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 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. The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
132947740.qxd 10 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel AUS ARRET ENERGIESPAREN ECONOMIQUE 95 30 MIN - 3 KG RAFRAICHIR KOCH-/BUNTWÄSCHE BLANC/COULEURS 3h 6h 12h ZEITVORWAHL DEPART DIFFERE 60 SCHLEUDERN ESSORAGE PUMPEN VIDANGE FEINSPÜLEN RINC.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 11 Use 11 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.
132947740.qxd 12 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 12 Use The light Start/Pause starts to flash. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position «O» (AUS ARRÊT) to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position «O» (AUS ARRÊT), to switch the machine off.
2947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 13 Use 13 If an incorrect option is selected, an integrated yellow pilot light of the Start/Pause button flashes for 3 times. Important! For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options, see chapter «Washing Programmes». Select the Stain option (FLECKEN TACHES) Press the «Stain» to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase).
132947740.qxd 14 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 14 Use press the Start/Pause button. You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the Start/Pause button. If the Start/Pause button has already been pressed: set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button; press the Delay Start button once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off; press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 15 Use 15 Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by pressing the Start/Pause button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Interrupting a programme Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.
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132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 17 Washing programmes 17 Washing programmes Programme Type of laundry Delicate Rinses (FEINSPÜLEN Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items. RINÇ. DELICATS) Drain (PUMPEN VIDANGE) For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Spin (SCHLEUDERN ESSORAGE) Separate spin for cottons items.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 18 Programme informations 18 Programme informations Easy iron (Handwash) Wool/Silk Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics (silk) with the «hand washing» care symbol .
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 19 Preparing the wash cycle 19 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..
132947740.qxd 20 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 20 Preparing the wash cycle Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle 21 Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
132947740.qxd 22 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 22 Preparing the wash cycle Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 23 International wash code symbols 23 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
132947740.qxd 24 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 24 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.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 25 Care and cleaning 25 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. Clean all parts with water. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 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.
132947740.qxd 26 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 26 Care and cleaning 1. Unplug the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door and pull flap forward to remove. 4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 5. Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1.
132947740.qxd 28 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 28 Something not working Something not working 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. During machine operation it is possible that the yellow Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.56 Pagina 29 Something not working Problem 29 Possible cause/Solution The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow Start/Pause pilot light flashes) • Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. (Yellow Start/Pause pilot light flashes) • Clean the drain pump.
132947740.qxd 30 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 30 Something not working Problem Possible cause/Solution Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Unsatisfactory washing results: Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 31 Something not working Problem 31 Possible cause/Solution The machine makes an unusual noise: The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.
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132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 33 Consumption value 33 Consumption value Water consumption (in litres) Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) White Cottons 95° 61 2.0 135 Cottons 40° 58 0.7 115 Synthetics 60° 54 1.0 90 Delicates 40° 60 0.55 65 Wool (Handwash) 30° 53 0.25 60 Eco (*) 46 1.
132947740.qxd 34 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 34 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.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 35 Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. HEC0037 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. HEC0010 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet».
132947740.qxd 36 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 36 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.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 37 Installation 37 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
132947740.qxd 38 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 38 Installation P1118 Important! 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 Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge ofthe appliance door. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, alsotaking into account any other appliances in use.
132947740.qxd 20/11/2009 9.57 Pagina 39 Environment concerns 39 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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