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132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 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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132960820.qxd 6 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 6 Safety information Instruction 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 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. 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. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
132960820.qxd 8 06/10/2008 15.34 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 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.
132960820.qxd 10 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 11 Control panel 11 Display (7) 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.5 7.4 7.1 Child safety lock - symbol 7.2 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.
132960820.qxd 12 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 12 Control panel 7.4 Programme progress display The display shows the different washing programme phases. After the appliance starts operating, the display show the relevant symbol of the washing phase which is running: WASHING, RINSING, DRAINING, SPINNING 7.5 Door symbol This symbol indicates if the door can be opened: ● the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing programme or has stopped with water left in the tub.
2960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 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 the highest temperature, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
132960820.qxd 14 06/10/2008 15.34 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 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 15 Use 15 Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (Button 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.
132960820.qxd 16 06/10/2008 15.34 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 pressing the button 8. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 17 Use 17 SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the corresponding 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 will be displayed the decreased washing time. Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8) To start the selected programme, press the button 8, the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The symbols 7.4 and 7.
132960820.qxd 18 06/10/2008 15.34 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 and/or to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you must press button 8 to put the machine in PAUSE. When, after a few minutes, the symbol 7.5 disappears from the display, it will be possible to open the door. After you have closed the door, press button 8 again.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 19 Use 19 Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 8. After a few minutes the symbol 7.5 disappears and the door can be opened. If symbol 7.5 remains lit and the door is locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door can not be opened.
132960820.qxd 20 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 20 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items) SPIN, RINSE HOLD, PREWASH, STAIN*, SENSITIVE, TIME**, EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin at 1500 rpm Max. load kg 7 ** Red. load kg 3.5 Synthetic or mixed fabrics SPIN, RINSE HOLD, PREWASH, STAIN*, SENSITIVE, TIME**, EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load kg 3.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 21 Washing programmes 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Description of programme Type of laundry Options RINSES (SPOELEN RINÇAGES) Cold With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin separately garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the button 2.
132960820.qxd 22 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 22 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle 23 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.
132960820.qxd 24 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 24 Preparing the wash cycle Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 25 Preparing the wash cycle 25 Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. 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.
132960820.qxd 26 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 26 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.34 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 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.
132960820.qxd 28 06/10/2008 15.51 Pagina 28 Care and cleaning 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. Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.51 Pagina 29 Care and cleaning 29 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. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl.
132960820.qxd 30 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 30 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 31 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: 31 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.
132960820.qxd 32 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 32 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/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 until the symbol 7.5 (door) disappears frpm the display. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
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132960820.qxd 34 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 34 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.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 35 Installation 35 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».
132960820.qxd 36 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 36 Installation If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances. The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0. The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be HEC007S kinked.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 37 Installation 37 Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window “A”. Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.
132960820.qxd 38 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 38 Installation 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». Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
132960820.qxd 06/10/2008 15.35 Pagina 39 Environment concerns 39 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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