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132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 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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132968450.qxd 6 12/11/2007 10.54 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 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.
132968450.qxd 8 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 8 Safety information 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. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 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.
132968450.qxd 10 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 10 Control panel Control panel AUS ARRET ENERGIESPAREN ECONOMIQUE 95 30 MIN - 3 KG RAFRAICHIR KOCH-/BUNTWÄSCHE BLANC/COULEURS 3h 6h 12h ZEITVORWAHL DEPART DIFFERE 60 SCHLEUDERN ESSORAGE PUMPEN VIDANGE FEINSPÜLEN RINC.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 11 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.
132968450.qxd 12 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 12 Use Select the required programme 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. The light Start/Pause starts to flash.
2968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 13 Use 13 Programme option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, an integrated yellow pilot light of the Start/Pause button flashes for 3 times.
132968450.qxd 14 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 14 Use Select the Delay Start (ZEITVORWAHL DÉPART DIFFÉRÉ) This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3, 6, and 12 hours. Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the «Delay Start» button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 15 Use 15 Press simultaneously buttons «Spin» and «Stain» for some seconds: the light «Extra rinse» (EXTRASPÜLEN/RINÇAGE+) comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the light «Extra rinse» goes off. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out.
132968450.qxd 16 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 16 Use At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The Start/Pause and «Washing» lights go off and the «End» phase light illuminates. If the Rinse Hold option has been selected, the light remains lit, the «End» phase light illuminates, the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph.
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132968450.qxd 18 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 18 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Type of laundry Delicate Rinses (FEINSPÜLEN Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items. RINÇ. DELICATS) Drain (PUMPEN VIDANGE) For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Spin (SCHLEUDERN ESSORAGE) Separate spin for cottons items.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 19 Programme informations 19 Programme informations Easy iron (Handwash) Wool/Silk Delicate Rinses Drain 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 (silk) with the «hand washing» care symbol .
132968450.qxd 20 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 20 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle 21 Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132968450.qxd 22 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 22 Preparing the wash cycle Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle 23 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. Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
132968450.qxd 24 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 24 International wash code symbols 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 25 Care and cleaning 25 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.
132968450.qxd 26 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 26 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 27 Care and cleaning 27 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.
132968450.qxd 28 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 28 Care and cleaning 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 29 Care and cleaning 29 By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme.
132968450.qxd 30 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 30 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. During machine operation it is possible that the yellow Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 31 Something not working Problem 31 Possible cause/Solution The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. 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.
132968450.qxd 32 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 32 Something not working Problem Possible cause/Solution Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Unsatisfactory washing results: 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 33 Something not working Problem 33 Possible cause/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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132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 35 Consumption value 35 Consumption value Water consumption (in litres) Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) White Cottons 95° 61 2.0 135 Cottons 40° 58 0.7 115 Cottons + Prewash 95° 71 2.15 155 Synthetics 60° 54 1.0 90 Easy Iron 40° 60 0.35 90 Delicates 40° 60 0.55 65 Wool (Handwash) 30° 53 0.25 60 Delicate Rinses 50 0.02 30 Drain - - 2 Spin - - 10 Refresh 57 0.28 30 Eco (*) 46 1.
132968450.qxd 36 12/11/2007 10.54 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.54 Pagina 37 Installation 37 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C HEC0003 C 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. B D B E C HEC0023 C 6. 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 7.
132968450.qxd 38 12/11/2007 10.55 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.55 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. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
132968450.qxd 40 12/11/2007 10.55 Pagina 40 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.55 Pagina 41 Environment concerns 41 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.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.55 Pagina 42 42 Garantie/Kundendienst, Garantie/service-clientèle, Garanzia/Servizio clienti, Guarantee/Customer Service Centres Servicestellen Points de Service Servizio dopo vendita Point of Service 5506 Mägenwil/Zürich Industriestrasse 10 3018 Bern Morgenstrasse 131 1028 Préverenges Le Trési 6 6916 Grancia Zona Industriale E 9000 St.
132968450.qxd 12/11/2007 10.55 Pagina 43 Guarantee 43 d’un bon de garantie ou d’un justificatif d’achat). Notre garantie couvre les frais de mains d’œuvres et de déplacement, ainsi que les pièces de rechange.
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