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132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 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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132963930.qxd 6 17/06/2008 14.12 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.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 7 Safety information 7 • 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, install and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
132963930.qxd 8 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 8 Safety information • 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. • Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 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 allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption therefore saving energy.
132963930.qxd 10 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers on the following pages. 1 2 3 1 Programme selector dial 2 3 4 5 6 4 6 7 8 9 10 Display START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights: 10.1 Washing 10.2 Door locked 10.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 11 Control panel 11 Display (7) 7.2 7.3 7.1 7.1 Duration of selected programme : After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
132963930.qxd 12 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 12 Control panel Indicator pilot lights (10) After having pressed the button 8, the WASHING pilot light (10.1) comes on. When the pilot light 10.1 comes on this means that the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light (10.2) indicates if the door can be opened: ● light on: the door cannot be opened. ● light blinking: the door is opening. ● light off: the door can be opened. When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light (10.
2963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 13 Use 13 First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. 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 90° or 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
132963930.qxd 14 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 14 Use 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 the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing. Attention! Please ensure the laundry items do not get embedded between the door and the rubber door gasket.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 15 Use 15 The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. For the description of each washing programmes of the selector dial, consult the chapter «Washing programmes».
132963930.qxd 16 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 16 Use Select the PREWASH option (Button 3) Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant light will light up.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 17 Use 17 To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the button 8: the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again. If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
132963930.qxd 18 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 18 Use Select an additional rinse This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). Press simultaneously the buttons 2 and 3 some seconds: the pilot light 10.3 comes on. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the pilot light 10.3 goes off.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 19 Use 19 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of the button 8, the pilot lights 10.1 and 10.2 go off and a blinking 0 will appear on the display. If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected, the pilot light 10.
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132963930.qxd 22 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 22 Programme informations Programme information EASY IRON 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. WOOL PLUS HANDWASH Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol .
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle 23 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.
132963930.qxd 24 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 24 Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 25 Preparing the wash cycle 25 Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will have already been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
132963930.qxd 26 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 26 Preparing the wash cycle Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. 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.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 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.
132963930.qxd 28 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 28 Care and cleaning 2. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. 3. Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. 4. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 29 Care and cleaning 29 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. A B 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Place a container close to the pump (A) to collect any spillage. 4.
132963930.qxd 30 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 30 Care and cleaning 8. Screw the pump cover fully in. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 31 Care and cleaning 31 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. 3. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
132963930.qxd 32 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 32 What to do if... What to do if... 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.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 33 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: 33 Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain filter.
132963930.qxd 34 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 34 What to do if... Problem The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait until the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the pilot light 10.2 has gone off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
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132963930.qxd 36 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 36 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.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 37 Installation 37 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C C B D B 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. E C C 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum. 7. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 8.
132963930.qxd 38 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 38 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.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 39 Installation 39 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.
132963930.qxd 40 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 40 Installation Electrical connection P1118 Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and in the chapter «Technical Data». Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 41 Building-in Building-in 41 600 600 596 in. 600 m 120 416 818 176, 5 515 820 min This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. 160 195 541 8 90 0 49 165 A Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left.
132963930.qxd 42 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 42 Building-in c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. 6 4 d) Counter-magnet (6) 8 D The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door.
132963930.qxd 17/06/2008 14.12 Pagina 43 Environment concerns 43 Environment 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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