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electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 7 8 11 12 Care and cleaning 14 What to do if... 18 Technical data 21 Consumption values 21 Installation 22 Electrical connection 25 Environment concerns 25 Building in 26 Subject to change without notice.
electrolux 3 • 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. • After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
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.
electrolux 5 Bleach Alternatively the softener, it is also possible to use a bleach agent in the compartment with the programmes for white cottons. Proceed as follows: • Put the bleach in the compartment . Do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. • Run a programme for white cottons. • At the end of the programme, run the programme RINSE. Use softener, if desired. This helps to eliminate any bleach residues.
electrolux 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. Easy Iron By selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses in some programmes.
electrolux 7 of the display for a few seconds and the integrated red light of button 8 start flashing. • End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened. 7.
electrolux 2. After pressing button 8: it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display, the icon pears or disappears. ap- 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. Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door.
electrolux 9 Select the temperature by pressing button 2 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically a default temperature. Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temperature. Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
electrolux Soil Level Icon Type of fabric Normal For normal soiled items Daily For daily soiled items Light For slightly soiled items Quick For very slightly soiled items Super Quick For items used or worn for a short time 1) Refresh 1) 2) For refreshing items only Super Refresh1) 2) For refreshing a very few items only 1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see Washing programmes table).
electrolux 11 Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving status. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 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.
electrolux If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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.
electrolux 13 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Delicati 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1.5 1) Delicate fabrics normally soiled delicate items. Centrifuga Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left on the tub.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Lana 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme.
electrolux 15 Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: • The drum should be empty of laundry. • Select the hottest cotton wash programme. • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
electrolux 4. Release the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap cover Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump; • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more details).
electrolux 17 6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. 7. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 8. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise.
electrolux 4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 5. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 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.
electrolux 19 Problem Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. • Close firmly the door. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed.
electrolux 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.
electrolux 21 Problem 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. No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance.
electrolux Programmes Load (kg) Energy consumption (kWh) Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Standard cotton programmes Standard 60 °C cotton 7 1.01 47 180 52 Standard 60 °C cotton 3.5 0.78 39 149 52 Standard 40 °C cotton 3.5 0.61 39 140 52 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.1 1.6 INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
electrolux 23 5. 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 An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the machine drum. Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. Important! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
electrolux 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. 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.
electrolux 25 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. 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.
electrolux BUILDING IN Overview This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 16-22 mm X Ø 35 mm Fig. 1 416 mm 600 mm min. 596 mm 560 mm 555 mm 22±1,5 mm 14 mm min. 820 mm 595-598 mm 818 mm 75 mm 60 mm 100 mm 170 mm Preparation and assembly of the door The appliance is originally prearranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left (Fig. 2). Fig.
electrolux 27 If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates E, the magnet D and the plate C. Mount the counter-magnet D and the hinges A as previously described (Fig. 7). Fig. 5 Warning! Do not remove the screw B. A Fig. 7 B D d) Counter-magnet The appliance is prearranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet A (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door.
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