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132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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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132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 5 Contents Water inlet filter Frost precautions Emergency emptying out 5 34 35 35 What to do if...
132966571.qxd 6 21/01/2008 16.14 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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.
132966571.qxd 8 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 8 Safety information 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. ● Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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. 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.
132966571.qxd 10 21/01/2008 16.14 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 Programme selector dial TEMP.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 11 Display 11 Display (7) 7.9 COTTONS/LINEN Press START to run program 7.1 01:40 13:05 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.1 TEMPERATURE - symbol 7.2 SPIN SPEED, NIGHT CYCLE 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 7.9 Information field (several rows show you the programme progress) , RINSE HOLD 7.
132966571.qxd 12 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 12 Display 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 button 9, the relevant symbol 7.5 appears on the display.
2966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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. 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. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
132966571.qxd 14 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 14 Use Personalization This appliance is provided with a SETTINGS menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want. When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press the button 4 to activate the OPTIONS menu. By pressing again the same button you can move through all the available options till when you locate the SETTINGS menu. Press the button 5 to access in the menu.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 15 Use Return to main menu This setting function allows you to return to the option menu. Locate the BACK option by pressing the button 4. Press the button 5 to confirm your choice. 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.
132966571.qxd 16 21/01/2008 16.14 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. To empty out the water, please read «At the end of the programme». chapter.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 18 Use 18 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. Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment . The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 19 Use 19 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. Press OK to overwrite it. Press OPTION to cancel». Press then button 5 to memorize the new programme. The MEMORY programmes cannot be erased, but you can only overwrite them with another washing programme setting.
132966571.qxd 20 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 20 Use 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 21 Use 21 You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 8. Cancelling the delayed start: ● set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8; ● press the button 9 until the symbol disappears on the display ● press the button 8 again to start the programme. The DELAY START option can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programmes.
132966571.qxd 22 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 22 Use Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 8. ● If the messages «Paused» is steady on the display, the door can be opened. ● If the messages «Paused» and «Door locked» appear alternately on the display , this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning: in this case the door can not be opened.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 23 Washing programmes 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Options Description of the programme White and coloured COTTONS/LINEN cotton (normally soiled 95°-COLD item) SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH - STAIN(*) - SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVING Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max Load: Kg 7 ** Reduced Load: Kg 3.
132966571.qxd 24 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 24 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH - STAIN(*) EXTRA RINSE - TIME SAVING Description of the programme Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load: Kg 3.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 25 Washing programmes 25 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme Main wash SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE Rinses HOLD - EXTRA RINSE Short spin Max Load Kg 2.5 OUTDOOR SPORTS 40°-COLD Special programme for sport clothes 20 MIN.
132966571.qxd 26 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 26 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 marked with blue arrow a special additive "Hygiene" and select the option STAIN. 40-60 MIX Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 27 Programme informations 27 Programme informations SILK Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. OUTDOOR SPORTS Special program for sport clothes washing. By selecting this programme, do not add any additives. 20 MIN. - 3KG Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes, ideal for laundry to be refreshed: e.g. a sport jacket worn only once or slightly soiled or new garments.
132966571.qxd 28 21/01/2008 16.14 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. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 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.
132966571.qxd 30 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 30 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).
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 31 Preparing the wash cycle 31 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.
132966571.qxd 32 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 32 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 33 Care and cleaning 33 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.
132966571.qxd 34 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 34 Care and cleaning 3. Open the pump door. 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 35 Care and cleaning 35 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. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1.
132966571.qxd 36 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 36 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. During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light ot the button 8.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 37 What to do if... Problem 37 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 button START». ● Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press button START». ● Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. «Cannot fill water.
132966571.qxd 38 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 38 What to do if... Problem 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 39 What to do if... Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy: 39 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.
132966571.qxd 40 31/03/2008 14.38 Pagina 40 Technical data Se . r. No Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . ..... ..... If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. .... . ..... Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... P0042 BD Ser. No. .........
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 41 Consumption value 41 Water consumption (lltres) Energy consumption (KWh) Programme duration (Minutes) White Cottons 95° 62 2.1 Cottons 60° 58 1.35 (*)Cotton ECO 60° 45 1.19 Cottons 40° 58 0.75 Synthetics 60° 54 0.9 Delicates 40° 53 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 40° 62 0.4 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
132966571.qxd 42 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 42 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 43 Installation 43 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.
132966571.qxd 44 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 44 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.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 45 Installation 45 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. HEC0006 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
132966571.qxd 16.14 Pagina 46 Installation 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. If your drain hose looks like this (see the relevant pcture) you do not require the “U” piece”.
132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 47 Installation 47 If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Loop In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers 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.
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132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 49 Environment concerns 49 Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene are recyclable. 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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132966571.qxd 21/01/2008 16.14 Pagina 51 Chapter Repetition 51 For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at: www.serviceforce.co.uk Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading "Something not working" When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details: 1 Your name, address and postcode. 2 Your telephone number.
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