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132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 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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132959980.qxd 6 19/03/2009 15.57 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.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 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.
132959980.qxd 8 19/03/2009 15.57 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.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 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.
132959980.qxd 10 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel Below is a picture of the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 11 Use 11 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.
132959980.qxd 12 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 12 Use 2. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) 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.
2959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 13 Use 13 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 «7.2» (End) illuminates, the light of the button 5 and the «7.1» (Washing) pilot light are off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
132959980.qxd 14 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 14 Use Select the DELAY START (Button 6) Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the button 6 repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates. This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3, 6 and 9 hours. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 5 .
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.57 Pagina 15 Use 15 Interrupting a programme Press the button 5 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press 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 button 5. After some minutes the door can be opened.
132959980.qxd 16 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 16 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry COTTONS/LINEN White cotton: e.g. 95°-60° sheets, tablecloths, household linen. SPIN, RINSE HOLD, STAIN*, SUPER QUICK**, EXTRA RINSE White and coloured COTTONS/LINEN cotton: work garments, sheets, household linen, 60°-30° underwear, towels.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 17 Washing programmes 17 Washing programmes Programme Type of laundry DELICATE RINSES Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items. DRAIN For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option SPIN Separate spin for cottons. REFRESH 30° Options SPIN, RINSE HOLD, EXTRA RINSE Description of programme Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 6 Draining of water Max. load kg 6 SPIN Drain and long spin at maximum spin speed Max.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 18 Programme informations 18 Programme informations EASY IRON PLUS HANDWASH - WOOL 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. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol . Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 19 Preparing the wash cycle 19 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. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.
132959980.qxd 20 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 20 Preparing the wash cycle Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint:: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle 21 powder detergents for all types of fabric, powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
132959980.qxd 22 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 22 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.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 23 Care and cleaning 23 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.
132959980.qxd 24 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 24 Care and cleaning 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.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 25 Care and cleaning 25 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.
132959980.qxd 26 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 26 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.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 27 Something not working 27 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 pilot light of button 5 flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
132959980.qxd 28 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 28 Something not working Problem Possible cause/Solution 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. An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected..
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 29 Something not working Problem 29 Possible cause/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait some minutes. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
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132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 31 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.
132959980.qxd 32 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 32 Installation 5. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning and levelling HEC0010 HEC0005 Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 33 Installation 33 Water inlet 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. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 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.
132959980.qxd 34 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 34 Installation Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked. P1118 Important! 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 Centre.
132959980.qxd 19/03/2009 15.58 Pagina 35 Installation 35 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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