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www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com Electrical connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • The appliance must be earthed. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. • Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable.
ENGLISH 5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 4 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for the appliance level 5 6 7 3.1 Child safety device When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counter-clockwise, until the groove is vertical. 3.
www.electrolux.com 4. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cotoni Eco 7 8 9 12 11 1 On Off button 10 7 Delay start touchpad (Auto Off) 2 Programme knob 3 Spin reduction touchpad (Centrifuga) (Partenza Ritardata) 8 Extra rinse touchpad (Extra Risciacquo) 9 Easy iron touchpad (Stiro Facile) 4 Temperature touchpad (Temperatura) 5 Display 6 Prewash touchpad (Prelavaggio) 10 Start pause touchpad (Avvio/Pausa) 11 Time Manager touchpads 12 MyFavourite touchpad 4.
ENGLISH I) – You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. Washing indicators: – : The washing phase – : The rinses phase – : The spin phase – : The steam phase J) : The Eco Info indicator K) The spin area: – : The spin speed indicator – : The no spin indicator – – : The Rinse Hold indicator : The Extra Silent indicator When a programme is set, all the indicators of the phases related to the programme come on.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics. 9 kg, 1400 rpm Centrifuga/Scarico Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. 3 kg, 800 rpm Piumoni 60° C - 30° C Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil or items or items to refresh. 3 kg, 800 rpm Sport 30 °C Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and items to freshen up. 1.5 kg, 800 rpm 14 Min.
ENGLISH 9 Programme ■ 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) If you set the option No Spin, only the drain phase is available. 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g.
www.electrolux.com Programmes Load (Kg) Energy consumption (kWh) 0.05 Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) 0.05 The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC. 1) At the end of spin phase. 7. OPTIONS 7.1 Temperature Set this option to change the default temperature. Indicator = cold water. The display shows the set temperature. 7.
ENGLISH 7.6 Easy Iron The appliances carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases. The appliance decreases the spin speed, uses more water and adapt the programme duration to the type of laundry. The related indicator comes on. 7.7 Time Manager Indicator When you set a washing programme, the display shows the default duration. or to decrease or increase the Press programme duration. The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table.
www.electrolux.com until the indicator comes on/goes off. You can activate this option: , the options and • After you press the programme knob are locked. • Before you press : the appliance cannot start. 7.11 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate when: • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic sigand at the same time nals, press for 6 seconds. 7.
ENGLISH 13 9.2 Using detergent and additives • Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. • Carefully close the detergent drawer. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Compartment for bleach agent. Flap for powder or liquid detergent. Liquid or powder detergent 1. 2.
www.electrolux.com 3. 4. B • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: – Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. – Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. – Do not set the prewash phase. – Do not set the delay start. 9.3 Activating the appliance Press the Auto Off button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. 9.4 Setting a programme 1. 2.
ENGLISH 2. To cancel the delay start: 1. Press to set the appliance to pause. 2. Press until the display shows Press again to start the programme immediately. ’. 9.7 Interrupting a programme and changing the options You can change only some options before they operate. 1. Press . The indicator flashes. 2. Change the options. 3. Press again. The programme continues. 9.8 Cancelling a programme 1. 2. Press the button for some seconds to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance.
www.electrolux.com 9.11 AUTO OFF option The AUTO OFF option automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when: • You do not use the appliance for 5 mi. nutes before you press Press the button pliance again. to activate the ap- • After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme to activate the apPress the button pliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle. 10. HINTS AND TIPS 10.
ENGLISH • If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of the detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system 10.5 Water hardness 17 a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
www.electrolux.com 11.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 11.6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 2. 1.
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www.electrolux.com 11.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 20° 11.8 Emergency drain 1. Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again the drain system: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2.
ENGLISH 21 12. TROUBLESHOOTING The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the service centre. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water properly.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usually. Set the spin programme. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor.
ENGLISH If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If 23 the problem continues, contact the Service. 13.
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