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132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, Transport damages Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature. • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Unpacking 7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. 8. Plug the open holes with the plugs which are supplied with the instruction book. 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.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Electrical connection 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. This machine is designed to operate on a 220 V, single-phase, 60 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) ENGLISH Use Control panel EW 859 F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 7 8 5 On/Off button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressed again, the machine stops. Prewash Main wash 6 Mains-on light Fabric softener, starch This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe Sorting the laundry napkin Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates.
3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Quantity of detergent to be used Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 4. Select the desired option(s) Operating sequence Depress the required button(s). Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. 5.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) ENGLISH Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Wash programme Degree of soil and type of laundry WHITES WITH PREWASH For heavy soiled cotton items. WHITES WITHOUT PREWASH White cotton, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Wash programme Degree of soil and type of laundry SYNTHETICS WITH PREWASH Heavy soiled synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance 1. Bodywork Pull out the filter. Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) ENGLISH Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself without calling out an engineer. Problem Possible cause • The machine does not start up: • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. • The main fuse has blown. • The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly. • The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause • Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough: • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
132995790.qxd 3/15/02 9:03 AM Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.
