user manual Washing Machine AWF 8260 W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 8 10 12 Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 14 18 20 20 21 23 24 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
electrolux 3 Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual.
electrolux Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available).
electrolux 5 Control panel Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table.
electrolux Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme. Spin Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme. No spin By selecting this option, all spinning phases are suppressed and replaced by a drain, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. Recommended for extremely delicate fabrics. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
electrolux 7 • light flashing: the door is opening in a few minutes. When the programme has finished the END CYCLE pilot light (8.3) comes on. Display 5.2 The display shows the following information: 5.1: • Duration of selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
electrolux Daily use Load the laundry 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. Close the door. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
electrolux 9 Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 2 When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 2 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. Select the available options by pressing buttons 2, 3 and 4 Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
electrolux Cancelling a programme to cancel a proTurn the selector dial to gramme which is running. You can select now a new programme. Opening the door After the programme has started (or during the delay time) the door is locked, if you need to open it, set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 6 . After a few minutes the light 8.2 goes out and it is possible to open the door.
electrolux 11 Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. 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).
electrolux Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment COTTONS 90°-60° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg For white cotton (heavy soiled items). SPIN NO SPIN NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH ECONOMY SUPER QUICK 1) EXTRA RINSE 2) COTTONS 40°- 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red.
electrolux 13 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SHOES 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max. load: one pair of shoes. With this programme it is possible to wash one pair of sport shoes (or 2 pairs if they are small). The shoes would be gently washed and spun. Note! Don't wash your sport shoes together with laundry.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
electrolux 15 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the appropriate compartment. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. 2.
electrolux Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 8.
electrolux 17 Cleaning the water inlet filters 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 water inlet hose. 3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard bristle brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow. 6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. 7.
electrolux 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 red pilot light of button 6 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working: • : problem with the water supply. • : problem with the water draining.
electrolux 19 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. • Change it with a new one.
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electrolux 21 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. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 2.
electrolux Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. 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. Water inlet Warning! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
electrolux 23 machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 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. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
electrolux Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. 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. injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
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