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132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM 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.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM 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!).
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Unpacking 6. Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. 7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. 8. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. P0021 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.
3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Use Control panel 600 EW 659 F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart 7 8 4 Anti-crease (water in the tub) button By depressing this button on programmes 7-8-9-1011 and 12 the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. To drain the water and gently spin the laundry, depress this button again. To drain water only, select programme 14.
3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. Washing hints For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights Sorting the laundry The following weights are indicative: Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. 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. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) ENGLISH 132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd Normal programmes for cottons and linens Maximum load: 5 kg Progr. Temp.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates and woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens 1 kg Progr. Temp.
3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Operating sequence 4. Select the desired option(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. Depress NO SPIN or ANTI-CREASE button and/or HALF LOAD button, if desired. 1.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Drain the water by selecting programme 14 (drain) or release button (the machine will drain and spin). Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. It is normal to have to wait for about 2 minutes before being able to open the door to allow the safety lock to release.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 1. Bodywork Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working Problems which you can resolve yourself Problem Possible cause The machine does not start up: ● Check that the door is firmly closed. ● Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. ● Check that the main fuse has not blown. ● Check that the programme selector dial is positioned correctly and the ON/OFF button depressed.
3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause The machine vibrates or is noisy: ● Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. ● Check that the machine is not resting against anything. ● Check that the support feet are resting firmly on the ground. ● Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● The programme is still running. ● The door lock has not yet been released.
132995740 EW 559-659 F gb.qxd 3/26/02 12:05 PM Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
