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132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 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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132964770_UK.qxd 6 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 6 Safety information Instructions for the user 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 7 Safety information ● ● ● 7 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, cleaning 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 8 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 8 Safety information ● ● ● Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 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 therefore saving energy.
132964770_UK.qxd 10 03/04/2008 12.45 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 11 Control panel 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 12 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 12 Control panel Indicator pilot lights (10) After having pressed the button 8, the WASHING 10.1 pilot light (10.1) comes on. When the pilot light 10.1 comes on this means that 10.2 the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light (10.2) indicates if the door can 10.3 be opened: ● light on: the door cannot be opened. ● light flashing: the door is opening. ● light off: the door can be opened.
2964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 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. 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 14 03/04/2008 12.45 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 15 Use 15 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) The machine is now switched on. 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 16 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 16 Use Programme option button Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the button 8. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 17 Use 17 SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time. On the display the decreased washing time shows up. Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8) To start the selected programme, press the button 8, the corresponding red pilot light stops flashing. The pilot light 10.
132964770_UK.qxd 18 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 18 Use 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 button 8 and wait for some minutes until the pilot light 10.2 goes off. After you have closed the door, press the button 8 again. ● The button 9 can not be selected with DRAIN programme.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 19 Use 19 Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 8. If the pilot light 10.2 starts flashing and after some minutes goes off, the door can be opened. If the door remains locked and the pilot light 10.2 is on, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door can not be opened.
132964770_UK.qxd 20 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 20 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme COTTONS 95°-30° White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items) SPIN, RINSE HOLD, PREWASH, STAIN*, SENSITIVE, TIME SAVING**, EXTRA RINSE 40-60 MIX 40° Coloured cotton: work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels SPIN, RINSE HOLD, PREWASH, STAIN, SENSITIVE, EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin Max.
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132964770_UK.qxd 22 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 22 Programme information Programme information EASY IRON PLUS 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. WOOL PLUS HANDWASH Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol .
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle 23 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 24 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 24 Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 25 Preparing the wash cycle 25 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 26 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 26 Preparing the wash cycle 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 28 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 28 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 29 Care and cleaning 29 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: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 5.
132964770_UK.qxd 30 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 30 Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 31 Care and cleaning 31 7. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 8. screw the pump again and close the door. 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 32 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 32 What to do if... 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 33 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: 33 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 34 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 34 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait until the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the pilot light DOOR has gone off. The door will not open: 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.
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132964770_UK.qxd 36 03/04/2008 12.45 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 37 Installation 37 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C HEC0003 C B D B 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. E C 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from HEC0023 C the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 7.
132964770_UK.qxd 38 03/04/2008 12.45 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 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. 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 12.45 Pagina 40 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 41 Installation 41 In the interest of the environment Washing machines 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 42 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 42 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.
132964770_UK.qxd 03/04/2008 12.45 Pagina 43 Environment concerns 43 Environmental 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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