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www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 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 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. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counter-clockwise, until the groove is vertical. 3.2 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Use this special accessory, when you install the appliance on a plinth. It prevents the movements of the appliance when it operates.
ENGLISH 7 4.1 Display A K B J A) The Temperature area: C I H G F I) Washing indicators: – : The washing phase : Cold water indicator – : Maximum laundry load C) : Time Manager indicator D) The time area: – : The programme duration : The alarm codes – : The message of error F) : The spin phase – : The steam phase When a programme is set, all the indicators of the phases related to the programme come on. When the programme starts, only the indicator of the phase in operation flashes.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin Fijne Was 40 °C - Cold Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Normal soil. 4 kg, 1200 rpm Wol /Handwas 40 °C – Cold Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. 2 kg, 1200 rpm Jeans 60 °C – Cold Items in denim and jersey. Also for items in dark colours. 9 kg, 1200 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics.
ENGLISH 9 Programme 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) If you set the option No Spin, only the drain phase is available. 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.
www.electrolux.com Programmes Load (Kg) Energy consumption (kWh) Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Delicates 40 °C 4 0.70 63 91 35 Wool 30 °C 2 0.35 57 58 30 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60 °C cotton 9 1.05 63 229 43 Standard 60 °C cotton 4.5 0.75 50 173 43 Standard 40 °C cotton 4.5 0.66 50 171 43 Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.05 0.
• The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door. • The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. 7.3 Prewash 11 Indicator ENGLISH 1) With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme. Use this option for heavy soil. When you set this option the programme duration increases. The related indicator comes on. 7.4 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.
www.electrolux.com Some advices to have the most efficient setting: • Set the Time Manager indicators or . • Set the possible lower washing temperature. • Do not set the Prewash option. 7.8 My Favourite With this option you can memorise your favourite programme and options. It is not possible to memorise the delay start option with MyFavourite. How to memorise a programme 1. 2. 3. Press the button to activate the appliance. Set the programme and the options that you want to memorise.
ENGLISH 13 9. DAILY USE 9.1 Loading the laundry 1. 2. 3. Open the appliance door. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. Close the door. CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 9.2 Using detergent and additives • Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner.
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 Auto/Off button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. 9.
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 10.3 Detergents and additives • Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines. • Do not mix different types of detergents. • To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. • Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. • Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.
www.electrolux.com 11.4 Door seal Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 11.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 11.6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot.
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www.electrolux.com 9. 2 1 11.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 20° 11.8 Emergency drain 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 4. 5. 6. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. 21 WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. 12. TROUBLESHOOTING The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution The appliance does not drain the water. Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase. Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub.
ENGLISH Problem 23 Possible solution Decrease the laundry load. After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Service. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Service. 13.
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