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132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 25 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, ENGLISH 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.
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132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 27 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Warnings • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. Installation • 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.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 28 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Child safety • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 29 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 60 cm 58 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens 5.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2 kg SPIN SPEED 1000 rpm max.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 30 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Installation Unpacking Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 31 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Water drainage Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 32 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Your new washing machine This new washing machine, which is fitted with the Direct Spray system, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 33 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Use Control panel 1000 850 650 EW 1077 F 12 3 4 1 Programme chart At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O. Programme Option buttons 2 Mains-on light Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 34 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 9 Extra rinse button No spin Can be used with all programmes except the wool programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft. By selecting this option the spinning phases are suppressed. This function is not available for cotton and linen. To be selected for extremely delicate items.
8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 35 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 11 Programme progress display Cancelling a programme By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the End pilot light comes on.
2999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 36 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) B = Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at the max. speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button . C = Softeners Hand washed garments can be softened with this programme. The machine performs 1 rinse, followed by a final spin at the max.
8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 37 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe Sorting the laundry napkin 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 90°/95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 38 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Quantity of detergent to be used Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 39 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) International wash code symbols Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Delicate wash 60 Bleaching Bleach in cold water 40 ENGLISH These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 40 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 4. Switch the machine on Operating sequence To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button : the mains-on light comes on. Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1.
8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 41 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 7. Select the required options Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 42 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Washing programmes Consumption* Section Temp. light blue 95° light blue 60° ** light blue Type of fabric Programme description Additional functions Max. load Energy kWh Water lt. Time min. White cotton Wash at 95°C 3 rinses Normal spin 5.5 kg 1.9 47 148 Fast coloureds Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Normal spin 5.5 kg 0.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 43 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* Programme description Additional functions Max. load Energy kWh Water lt. Time min. blue A Soak Soak at 30°C stop with water in tub. To drain, depress START/PAUSE button . The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. 5.5 kg 0.4 22 20 blue B Rinses 3 rinses with liquid additives if required Spin 5.5 kg 0.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 44 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance 1. Bodywork 3. Drain filter Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 45 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) 5. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: ENGLISH • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; • place a bowl on the floor; • put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.
132999750 EW1077F GB.qxd 8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 46 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. During machine operation it is possible that the light : problem with the water supply : problem with water draining : door open and one of the following lights start to flash: Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
8/30/00 8:47 AM Pagina 47 (Nero quadricromia/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause • Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough: • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
