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132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 40 Dear customer, 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. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 41 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 42 Contents Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 At the end of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 43 Safety instructions 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. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 44 Safety instructions Child safety • 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 - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 45 Disposal 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. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 46 • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Energy saving programmes (ECO) for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 600 rpm.
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132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 48 Description of the appliance Control panel C ECO 1200 95 1000 60 600 40 30 60 30 40 30 A B A B C D E = = = = = D 40 30 E Option buttons START/PAUSE button SPIN SPEED button Programme progress dispaly Programme selector dial Programme selector dial 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.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 49 Description of the appliance START/PAUSE button MARCHA PAUSA This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. b) Pause To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE button: the relevant light starts to flash. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 50 Description of the appliance SPIN SPEED 1200 Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme 1000 or to select option RINSE HOLD . The maximum spin speed for cotton is: 600 - 1200 rpm. For synthetics, wool and delicates is 1000 rpm. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
2974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 51 Description of the appliance Altering an option or a programme which is running To alter an option, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. Any option can be modified before the machine starts it. After selecting the new option press the START/PAUSE button again to re-start the selected programme. To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF and then choose a new programme.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 52 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 53 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 54 Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 55 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 56 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 57 Preparing the wash cycle How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH or STAIN programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 58 Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on. Selecting the option RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 59 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the (END) light blinks for some seconds at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. Programme progress display WASH RINSE By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 60 How to wash Programme chart Wash programmes Temp. Fabrics Additional functions Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min. Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, SPIN/ underwear, towels. 6 kg 2.3 63 150 Whites and fastcoloureds. 6 kg 1.02 54 155 Coloured cotton or 60°Coloured 40°-30° linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels. cottons SPIN/ 6 kg 1.3 60 120 60°Non fast-coloureds.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 61 Programme chart Special programmes Programme (Rinses) (Drain) ** (Spin) O/OFF (Reset/Off) Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This programme can 3 rinses with liquid be used for additive. 6 kg 0.07 60 30 rinsing hand SPIN/ Short spin. washed garments. For emptying out the last rinse water in The water is emp20 / 19 / programmes tied out.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 62 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 63 Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. 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: Disconnect the appliance. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 64 Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. 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. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 65 Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the the pump door; place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 66 Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. Troubleshooting If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 67 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked. Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water inlet hose is clogged. Clean the filter. The door is not properly closed. Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 68 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 69 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 70 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x63 cm 101.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/1000/600 rpm 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC - 89/336/EEC of 3.5.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 71 Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod. No.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.14 Pagina 72 Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 73 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the HEC0008 rear of the appliance. With a suitable spanner, supplied with the machine unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 74 Installation 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 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 75 Installation Levelling 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. Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 76 Installation Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 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. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink drain pipe branch.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 77 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.
132974270_gb.qxd 16/01/2007 12.15 Pagina 78 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974270-01-0507 Salvo modificaciones Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.
