user manual Washer Dryer RWW 168543 W
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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 drum the machine incorporates a 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 counterclockwise until the groove is vertical. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
electrolux 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
electrolux 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Programme selector dial Display TEMPERATURE button (Temp.) SPIN reduction button (Centrif.) AUTOMATIC DRYING button (Livello Asciugatura) DRYING TIME button (Asciugatura a tempo) DELAY START button (Delay) START/PAUSE button (Avvio/Pausa) TIME MANAGER buttons Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a programme. Temperature This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing temperature.
electrolux 7 Display 2.15 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The display shows the following information: 2.1:Temperature value . 2.2: Temperature icons , Cold The animation of this icon shows the heating phase of the water in the tub. 2.3: Spin value 2.4: Spin speed icons • No spin • Rinse Hold • Night Cycle During the spinning phase the spiral is animated. No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for some programmes.
electrolux When the programme has finished three flashing zeros 0.00 are displayed. The light of button 8 is off. • Incorrect option selection If an option not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for a few seconds. The integrated red light of button 8 flashes. • Alarm codes Some alarm codes are displayed in the event of operating problems (see paragraph «What to do if... »).
electrolux 9 PERSONALISATION Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: • at the end of the cycle • if there is a fault. By pressing the 5 and 6 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
electrolux NT G IN GE US ER T N O DE TI SI ER PO WD PO DOWN - The flap position if using LIQUID detergent during main wash NT G IN GE US ER T N O DE TI SI ER PO WD PO • Measure out the detergent. • Pour the powder detergent into the main . wash compartment NT GE ER ml ET D 0 1 0 UID Q I l L 60m ING U S E NT ION RG SIT DETE O P ID U LIQ If the flap is not in the desired position: • Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. • Remove the remaining powder form the flap.
electrolux 11 UI L IQ D T EN R G ml TE 0 E 10 D 60 ml G I N NT US GE N IO TER SIT DE PO UID L IQ • Measure out the detergent. For the quantity of detergent, refer always to what is written on the product packing and ensure that the detergent can be poured in the drawer. • Pour the liquid detergent in the compartwithout exceeding the limit indiment cated in the flap. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
electrolux The relevant icon will appear on the display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the Extra Rinse icon disappears. Select the Delay Start by pressing button 7 Press the button 7 repeatedly to select the desired delay. The corresponding icon 2.10 will appear on the display. The set delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear for a few seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.
electrolux 13 by pressing the button 8 again. The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. Interrupting a programme Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme to cancel a proTurn the selector dial to gramme which is running. You can select now a new programme.
electrolux 2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order to obtain the best drying performances. 3. Select the drying programme for Cottons, Synthetic or Wool in the Drying sector of the programme selector dial. 4. If you wish to select an automatic drying (for cottons and synthetic items only), press the button 5 until the icon corresponding to the required dryness degree appears on the display marked . with the icon 5.
electrolux 15 4. Select the required options by pressing the relevant buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy. In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. For cottons and synthetic the lowest value you can select is 900 r.p.m. 5. Set the dryness degree by pressing button 5. The display shows the whole duration of the washing and the set drying cycle. 6.
electrolux 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. Temperatures Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
electrolux 17 Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
electrolux when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. • Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. • Also, fabrics containing residue of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.
electrolux 19 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 at 700 rpm Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. Lana / A mano 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Eco 90° - 40° Main wash - Rinses Spin at the maximum speed Max. load 8 kg White and fast coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
electrolux 21 Timed Programmes Type of Fabric Drying Load Spin Speed (rpm) Suggested drying time (minutes) EXTRA DRY Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 6 kg 4 kg 2 kg 1600 195-215 120-130 70-80 STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 6 kg 4 kg 2 kg 1600 185-205 110-120 60-70 STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear
electrolux Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. 1 2 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 23 1. Open the pump door. 2. Put a container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out. 3. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out. 4. When the container is full of water, put the drainage duct back again and empty the container. Do steps 3 and 4 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump. 7. Remove fluff and objects from the pump. 8. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn.
electrolux refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. 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.
electrolux 25 During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: • : problem with the water supply. Problem The washing machine does not start: The machine does not fill: • : problem with the water draining. • : door open. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 8 to restart the programme.
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 or inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one.
electrolux 27 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not dry or does not dry properly: The drying time or the dryness degree has not been selected. • Select the drying time or the dryness degree. The water tap is not turned on. • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. The machine is overloaded. • Reduce the laundry load in the drum. The selected drying programme, time or dryness degree was not suitable for the laundry.
electrolux CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 95° 2.50 62 Cottons 60° 1.70 63 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60° 1) 1.05 57 Cottons 40° 0.97 62 Synthetics 40° 0.55 51 Delicates 40° 0.53 67 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.32 64 Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
electrolux 29 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. 5. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 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.
electrolux 2. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned as showed in the picture. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. • Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the 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.
electrolux 31 also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
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