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132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 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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132969510.qxd 6 20/11/2007 08:51 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 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.
132969510.qxd 8 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 8 Safety information Use This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 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.
132969510.qxd 10 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel OFF ALGODÓN ECO ALGODÓN 95 SIEMPRE FRESCO CENTRIFUGAR DESCARGA 95 60 30 DELICADOS CENTRIF. 60 SINTÉTICOS 40 40 30 40 PLANCHA FÁCIL PLUS Programme selector dial Spin reduction button «Stain» button «Super Quick» button «Start/Pause» button 2 6 7 INICIO DIFERIDO LAVADO FIN 700 CON PRELAV.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 11 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 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.
132969510.qxd 12 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 12 Use Select the required programme You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see Washing Programmes). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
2969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 13 Use 13 1000 rpm for cotton, ECO, Rinses and Spin programmes 900 rpm for the remaining of the programmes. Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the pilot light «B» (End) illuminates, the Start/Pause light and the «A» (Functioning) pilot light are off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132969510.qxd 14 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 14 Use Select the Super Quick option By pressing Super Quick button, the washing duration will be reduced by few minutes. The corresponding pilot light illuminates. This option is suitable for items that have been used or worn for a short time. With this option selected, the max recommended load for cottons is 3 kg and 1.5 for synthetics. 1000 900 700 CENTRIF.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 15 Use 15 Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button and then wait some minutes. After you have closed the door, press the Start/Pause button again. The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme.
132969510.qxd 16 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 16 Use 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. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to «O» 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 the Start/Pause button.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 17 Washing programmes 17 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Cottons 95°-60° Cottons 60°-40°-30° Type of laundry White cotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen. Options Spin reduction/ Main wash at 95°C Rinse Hold 3 rinses Stain, Super Quick Long spin (max speed) Extra rinse Spin reduction/ White and coloured Rinse Hold cotton: work garments, sheets, household linen, Stain**, Super Quick underwear, towels.
132969510.qxd 18 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 18 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Type of laundry Description of programme Options Spin reduction/ Rinse Hold Extra rinse Rinses Separate rinse cycle for hand washed cotton items. Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Spin Separate spin for cottons. Spin reduction Drain and long spin (max speed) Refresh Quick wash for sport items, new clothing or items worn once.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 19 Programme informations 19 Programme informations Easy iron Plancha Fácil Plus Handwash - Wool Lana Plus Rinses Aclarado Drain Descarga Spin Centrifugar Refresh Siempre fresco 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.
132969510.qxd 20 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 20 Preparing the wash cycle 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle 21 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.
132969510.qxd 22 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 22 Preparing the wash cycle 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle 23 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. Use less detergent if: • you are washing a small load, • the laundry is lightly soiled, • large amounts of foam form during washing.
132969510.qxd 24 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 24 International wash code symbols 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 25 Care and cleaning 25 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.
132969510.qxd 26 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 26 Care and cleaning 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 8.
132969510.qxd 28 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 28 Care and cleaning 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 29 Care and cleaning 29 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.
132969510.qxd 30 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 30 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 31 Something not working Problem 31 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.
132969510.qxd 32 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 32 Something not working Problem Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause/Solution Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 33 Something not working Problem 33 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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132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 35 Consumption value 35 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 Cottons + Prewash 95° 71 2.15 155 Synthetics 60° 54 1.0 90 Easy Iron 40° 60 0.35 90 Delicates 40° 60 0.55 65 Wool/Handwash 30° 53 0.25 60 Rinses 42 0.1 45 Drain - - 2 Spin - - 10 Refresh 57 0.28 30 Eco (*) 45 1.
132969510.qxd 36 20/11/2007 08:51 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 37 Installation 37 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C HEC0003 C 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. B D B E C HEC0023 C 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. HEC0010 7.
132969510.qxd 38 20/11/2007 08:51 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.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 39 Installation 39 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.
132969510.qxd 40 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 40 Installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
132969510.qxd 20/11/2007 08:51 Pagina 41 Environment concerns 41 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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