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132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.40 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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132969341_EN.qxd 6 28/10/2008 10.40 Pagina 6 Safety information 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.40 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, clean and maintenance. • This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
132969341_EN.qxd 8 28/10/2008 10.40 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.40 Pagina 9 Safety information • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
132969341_EN.qxd 10 28/10/2008 10.40 Pagina 10 Product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.40 Pagina 11 Control panel 11 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 12 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 12 Display Display (9) 9.1 Temperature - symbol 9.2 Spin Speed, Rinse Hold , Night Cycle - symbols 9.3 Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme. During a washing cycle, a black line flashes under the washing phase symbole of the running programme.
2969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 13 Display 13 9.7 The display shows the following information: Duration of the 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 14 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 14 First use 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 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 dispenser drawer and start the machine.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 15 Daily 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 16 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 16 Use 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. 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 17 Use 17 Night cycle: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
132969341_EN.qxd 18 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 18 use STAIN option 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 . SENSITIVE option By selecting this button the washing intensity will be reduced.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 19 use 19 Press the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button 7; the corresponding red pilot light stops flashing. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the button 7: the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash.
132969341_EN.qxd 20 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 20 use Cancelling the delayed start: ● set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7; ● press the button 8 until the symbol 0’ is displayed; ● press the button 7 again to start the programme. The DELAY START option can not be selected with DRAIN programme. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 21 use 21 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7 pilot light goes off, a flashing 0 appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
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132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 25 Washing programmes Washing programmes Type of fabric Max. Load 7 kg COTTONS SYNTHETICS, DELICATES AND VISCOSE 3,5 kg JEANS 3,5 kg EASY IRON 1,5 kg WOOL (HANDWASH) LINGERIE 2 kg and SILK 1 kg SPORT JACKETS 3 kg 20 MIN.
132969341_EN.qxd 26 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 26 Programme information Programme information HYGIENE The washing programme for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN. MIX 40-60 Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 27 Programme information 27 Programme information SPORT JACKETS Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this program, do not add any additives. SPORT INTENSIVE This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. We recommend you NOT to put the detergent into the compartent of the detergent drawer. 20 MIN.
132969341_EN.qxd 28 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 28 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 29 Preparing the wash cycle 29 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 30 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 30 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 31 Preparing the wash cycle 31 All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: • 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 32 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 32 Preparing the wash cycle Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Level Characteristic 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard Degrees of water hardness German French °dH °T.H.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 33 International wash code symbols 33 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 34 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 34 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 35 Care and cleaning 35 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 36 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 36 Care and cleaning 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. 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 37 Care and cleaning 37 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 38 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 38 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 39 Something not working Problem 39 Possible cause/Solution The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed. E10 • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. E10 • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.E10 • Clean the water inlet hose filter. The door is not properly closed. E40 • Close firmly the door. The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low.
132969341_EN.qxd 40 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 40 Something not working Problem Cause possible/Solution Unsatisfactory washing results: 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 41 Something not working Problem 41 Cause possible/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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132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 43 Consumption value 43 Consumption value Energy consumption (in kWh) Cottons 95° 62 2,1 Hygiene 60° 67 1,7 MIX 40° 52 1,3 Jeans 60° 55 0,9 Synthetics 40° 51 0,55 Easy iron 60° 63 0,45 Delicates 40° 63 0,55 Viscose 40° 63 0,55 Rinses 46 0,1 Drain - - Spin - - Delicate Spin - - Wool 40° 62 0,4 Lingerie 40° 60 0,35 Silk 30° 50 0,25 Sport Jackets 40° 70 0,5 Sport Intensive 40° 70 0,65 20 MIN.
132969341_EN.qxd 44 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 44 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 45 Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. HEC0010 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. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet».
132969341_EN.qxd 46 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 46 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 47 Installation 47 Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 48 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 48 Installation 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. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and in the chapter «Technical Data».
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 49 Environment concerns 49 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.
132969341_EN.qxd 50 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 50 European guarantee European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee orotherwise by law.
132969341_EN.qxd 28/10/2008 10.41 Pagina 51 Customer service centres www.electrolux.com à Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká republika +420 2 61 12 61 12 Budějovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 Danmark +45 70 11 74 00 Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia Deutschland +49 180 32 26 622 Muggenhofer Str. 135, 90429 Nürnberg Eesti +37 2 66 50 030 Pärnu mnt.
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