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132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 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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132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 5 Contents Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 5 31 31 31 33 33 34 What to do if...
132962540.qxd 6 28/07/2008 12.02 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 7 Safety information 7 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. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
132962540.qxd 8 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 8 Safety information • As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine. • The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing. • Never dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 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 NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
132962540.qxd 10 28/07/2008 12.02 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 11 Display 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.
132962540.qxd 12 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 12 Display /Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking. 7.2 Delay Start (7.2) The selected delay (20 hours max) set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed. The symbol 7.
2962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 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. 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. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.
132962540.qxd 14 28/07/2008 12.02 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! 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 15 Use 15 The red 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/OFF corresponds to Reset programme/Switching OFF the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O/OFF, to switch the machine off.
132962540.qxd 16 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 16 Use Select the STAIN option by pressing button 3 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment . The STAIN option is not selectable with a prewash phase.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 17 17 Use 17 Select the DELAY START by pressing button 9 Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press button 9 repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. The washing programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by pressing this button.
132962540.qxd 18 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 18 Use Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O/OFF to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing button 8. If the pilot light 10.3 goes off, the door can be opened. If the pilot light 10.3 remains on and the door is locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 19 Use 19 DRYING only The recommended loads size is 3 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetics. Note! It is possible also to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the drying time table). The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
132962540.qxd 20 28/07/2008 12.02 Pagina 20 Use At the end of the programme At the end of the drying programme, some acoustic signals sound. A blinking «0» appears on the display, the pilot light 10.2 and 10.3 and the light of the button 8 go off. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase which lasts about 10 minutes. During this time the door is locked.
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132962540.qxd 22 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 22 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD TIME (**), STAIN(*), EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 ** Red. Load Kg 1.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 23 Washing programmes 23 Programme information 40 ECO EASY IRON PLUS WOOL/HANDWASH Special programme at 40°C for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures. This programme can be used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C separately. So, you can put into the drum the maximum load capacity in order to save energy and water. You will obtain the same good washing result as a normal programme at 60°C.
132962540.qxd 24 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 24 Drying time Drying time Degree of drying Type of fabric Cotton and linen Suitable for items (bathrobes, bath towels, to put away with- etc) out ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) Max load Spun at speed Suggested drying time in mins 4 kg 1400 150 - 170 3 kg 1400 100 - 110 1.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 25 Preparing the wash cycle 25 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.
132962540.qxd 26 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 26 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 27 Preparing the wash cycle 27 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. 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.
132962540.qxd 28 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 28 Preparing the drying cycle degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: • you are washing a small load, • the laundry is lightly soiled, • large amounts of foam form during washing. For the stain treatment before the washing cycle, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on detergent quantities.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 29 29 • Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. • Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying. • To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
132962540.qxd 30 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 30 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 31 Care and cleaning 31 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.
132962540.qxd 32 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 32 Care and cleaning Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Place a container close to the pump (A) to collect any spillage. 4. Release the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap. 5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 6.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 33 Care and cleaning 33 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. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2.
132962540.qxd 34 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 34 Care and cleaning 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 35 What to do if... 35 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.
132962540.qxd 36 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 36 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 37 What to do if... Problem The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: 37 Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the pilot light 10.3 goes 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.
132962540.qxd 38 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 38 Technical data Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . ..... If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. ..... . Se r. No .... . ..... Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... P0042 BD Ser. No. .........
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 39 Consumption value 39 Water consumption (litres) Energy consumption (KWh) Programme duration (hours/minutes) White Cottons 95° 57 2.1 Cottons 60° 53 1.2 (*)Cotton ECONOMY 60° 42 1.02 Cottons 40° 53 0.7 Synthetics 60° 44 0.9 Delicates 40° 56 0.55 Wool ( Handwash) 30° 58 0.25 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
132962540.qxd 40 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 40 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. HEC0008 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 2.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 41 Installation 41 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C C 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. B D B 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.
132962540.qxd 42 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 42 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.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 43 Installation 43 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required for safe operation of the appliance. If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system.
132962540.qxd 12.03 Pagina 44 Installation 3 pin Min.60 cm. (23.6") When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. 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 Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. Max. 90 cm. (35.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 45 Installation 45 In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
132962540.qxd 46 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 46 Installation If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 47 Installation 47 Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. 600 600 in. 600 m 120 416 818 176, 5 820 min 596 515 195 541 8 165 160 When installing the appliance into the kitchen 90 A furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed 0 49 in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance.
132962540.qxd 48 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 48 Installation 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 8 D d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door.
132962540.qxd 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 49 Installation 49 Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to be raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base provided by the installer. The material used to construct the base should have a non slip surface, be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece.
132962540.qxd 50 28/07/2008 12.03 Pagina 50 Environment concerns 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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