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132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 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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132969470 EN.qxd 6 21/09/2007 15:55 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 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. ● This appliance is provided with a white drum light.
132969470 EN.qxd 8 21/09/2007 15:55 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 9 Safety information ● Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this 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. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
132969470 EN.qxd 10 21/09/2007 15:55 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. 1 2 3 4 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Drum light Door opening handle 5 6 7 Rating plate Drain pump Three adjustable feet; The rear foot on the left-hand side is automatic Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 11 Control panel Control panel Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table. MEMORIA 1 OFF ALGODÓN 40-60 MIX TEJIDOS GRUESOS SINTÉTICOS PLANCHA FÁCIL PLUS DELICADOS ALGODÓN ECO EXPRESS INT. 20 MIN - 3KG OUTDOOR SEDA LENCERÍA MANTAS LANA PLUS ACLARADO DEL. TEMP.
132969470 EN.qxd 12 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 12 Chapter Repetition Display (7) 9 COTTONS/LINEN Press START to run program 1 01:40 13:05 7 6 2 3 4 7.1 Temperature - symbol 7.2 Spin Speed, Rinse Hold 7.3 CHILD SAFETY LOCK 7.4 TIME SAVING (Daily) 7.5 DELAY START - symbol 7.6 Option symbols: PREWASH 7.7 End of the programme 7.8 Washing programme duration 7.
2969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 13 Chapter Repetition 13 Programme progress display After having pressed the button 8, the display shows the running phase of the washing program 7.9 . On the display you can see also the description of the selected type of fabric, an animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the remaining one, the duration of the washing program and the end of cycle. Delay start If you have selected the DELAY START, the relevant symbol 7.
132969470 EN.qxd 14 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 14 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 15 Use 15 SETTINGS menu. Press the button 5 to access in the menu. Use the button 4 again to scroll all the settings and press button 5 to confirm your choice. Setting the brightness The BRIGHTNESS setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the display. By pressing the button 4, you can increase or decrease the brightness. You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.). Press button 5 to confirm your choice.
132969470 EN.qxd 16 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 16 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 17 Use 17 Select the required programme (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.
132969470 EN.qxd 18 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 18 Use «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. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 19 Use 19 Select the 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. For the compatibility between this option and all washing programmes consult the chapter «Washing programmes». Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment .
132969470 EN.qxd 20 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 20 Use by pressing the button 4 select the number of the MEMORY (1-2) in which you wish memorize your customized programme. ● press the button 5 to save the selected programme. On the display appears the message «Saved» in highlighted mode. To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning. ● Note If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display will show the message «Memory full.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 21 Use 21 Select the Time Saving option (button 6) The washing machine proposes by default the washing cycle for «Normally soiled laundry». The washing cycle can be shorted by means of this button. This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS, SYNTHETICS and DELICATES.
132969470 EN.qxd 22 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 22 Use Selecting the delayed start: ● Select the programme and the required options; ● Select the delay start by pressing the button 9; ● Depress the button 8: the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 8.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 23 Use 23 Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 8. ● If the messages «Pause» and «Door unlocked» appear alternately on the display, the door can be opened.
132969470 EN.qxd 24 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 24 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme White cotton: e.g. WHITE COTTONS sheets, tablecloths, 95°-60° household linen. Spin reduction/Rinse hold/Night cycle Prewash - Stain Sensitive - Extra rinse Time saving Main wash Rinses Long spin at 1400 rpm COLOURED COTTONS 60°-50°-40°-30°cold Coloured cotton and linen: work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 25 Washing programmes 25 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry DELICATES 40°-30°-cold Delicate fabrics: for example curtains BLANKET 40°-30° Short cycle for a single washable blanket or duvet. DELICATE RINSES Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items. DRAIN For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night cycle option. SPIN Separate spin for cottons.
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132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 27 Washing programmes Washing programmes Type of fabric Max. Load COTTONS 8 kg SYNTHETICS, DELICATES 4 kg JEANS 4 kg EASY IRON 2 kg BLANKET 3 kg WOOL (HANDWASH) 2 kg and SILK 1 kg LINGERIE OUTDOOR SPORTS 3 kg 20 MIN.
132969470 EN.qxd 28 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 28 Programme informations Programme informations HYGIENE The washing program for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. So that this action is more effective, place into the compartment "Stains" a special additive "Hygiene" and select the option "Stains". 40-60 MIX Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 29 Programme informations 29 Programme informations Silk Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. Washing temperature is 30°C. Outdoor sports Special program for sport clothes washing. The maximum temperature is 40°C. By selecting this program, do not add any additives. 20 MIN. - 3 Kg Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes, ideal for laundry to be refreshed: e.g.
132969470 EN.qxd 30 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 30 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 31 Preparing the wash cycle 31 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 32 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 32 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).
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 33 Preparing the wash cycle 33 The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme.
132969470 EN.qxd 34 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 34 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 35 Care and cleaning 35 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 36 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 36 Care and cleaning 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 37 Care and cleaningChapter 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 38 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 38 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 39 Something not working 39 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 40 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 40 Something not working Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed. «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press START/PAUSA». ● Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press START/PAUSA». ● Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. «Cannot fill water.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 41 Something not working Problem 41 Possible cause/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. ● Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. ● Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain hose is damaged.
132969470 EN.qxd 42 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 42 Something not working Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy: Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted ● Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● Load more laundry.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 43 Something not working Problem The display shows the alarm code: «Anti-flooding system has been activated. Please check inlet/drain pipe connections.» The drum light doesn’t work: 43 Possible cause/Solution Anti-flooding system has activated. ● Disconnect the appliance and contact the Service Force Centre Please contact your local Service Centre. Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . .....
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132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 45 Consumption value 45 Water consumption (in litres) Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons 95° 65 2,55 Hygiene 60° 70 1,8 40-60 MIX 40° 60 1,4 Jeans 60° 60 1,1 Synthetics 40° 55 1,15 Easy iron 40° 63 0,55 Delicates 40° 67 0,6 Blanket 40° 78 0,6 Delicate Rinses 57 0,1 Drain - - Spin - - Wool 40° 63 0,5 Lingerie 40° 60 0,45 Silk 30° 70 0,3 Outdoor sports 40° 70 0,55 20 MIN.
132969470 EN.qxd 46 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 46 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 47 Installation 47 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 on the door seal. HEC0010 7.
132969470 EN.qxd 48 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 48 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 HEC007S putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 49 Installation 49 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 50 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 50 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».
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 51 Environment concerns 51 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 52 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 52 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.
132969470 EN.qxd 21/09/2007 15:55 Pagina 53 Chapter Repetition 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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