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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 3 electrolux 3 ES Bienvenido al mundo de Electrolux Ha elegido un producto Electrolux de primera categoría, el cual, estamos seguros que en adelante le proporcionará un gran disfrute. La ambición de Electrolux es ofrecer una amplia gama de productos de calidad para hacer su vida un poco más placentera. Encontrará algunos ejemplos en la cubierta de este libro.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 34 34 electrolux contents Contents Safety information............................35 Product description .........................37 Control panel ...................................38 Use..................................................39 Washing hints ..................................44 International wash code symbol ......47 Washing programme ..................48-49 Care and cleaning ...........................50 Something not working.................
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 35 safety information electrolux 35 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 36 36 electrolux safety information ● ● ● If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of freezing”chapter. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Use ● This appliance is designed for domestic use.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 37 product description electrolux 37 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 39 use electrolux 39 Use First Use ● ● ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 40 40 electrolux use The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the red Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3 times to indicate a wrong selection.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 41 use electrolux 41 To empty out the water: ● turn the programme selector dial to “O” ● select the (Drain), (Spin) programme ● reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button ● depress Start/Pause button ● only the pilot lights (End) comes on.
6.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 42 42 electrolux use Select the Start/Pause To start the selected programme, press the “start/pause” button; the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. The “wash” and “door” lights are on to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the “start/pause” button: the corresponding green pilot light starts to flash.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 43 use electrolux 43 Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the “wash” pilot lights comes on. When the pilot light “wash” comes on this means that the machine is performing the washing cycle. If you have selected the “prewash” function, this light will be on during the prewash phase too. The “door” pilot light indicates if the door can be opened: ● on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 44 44 electrolux washing hints Washing hints Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting 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.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 45 washing hints electrolux 45 Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 46 46 electrolux washing hints 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. Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness.
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126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 48 48 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Cottons White and coloureds cotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen. Cottons Eco White and coloured cotton economy, lightly soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear. White and coloureds cotton: (heavy Cottons soiled cotton items): e.g. sheets, tablecloths, Normal + Prewash household linen with stains.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 49 washing programmes electrolux 49 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Delicates Type of laundry Delicate fabrics, for example curtains Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the “Pure new wool, non-shrink, machine washable” label. Options Spin red. , Daily, Quick, Super Spin red. , Special programme for hand washing Handwash fabrics Spin red. , Special programme forJeans items, pants, Jeans shirts, jackets Max.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 50 50 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 51 care and cleaning electrolux 51 Proceed as follows: • Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. • Open the pump door. • Place a containfer close to the pump to collect any spillage. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 52 electrolux care and cleaning Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; • open the pump door; • clean the pump if necessary as previously described; • screw the pump cover again and close the door.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 53 something not working electrolux 53 Something not working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 54 54 electrolux something not working Malfunction The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: The door will not open: Possible cause Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes) ● The the option or has been selected. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 55 something not working electrolux 55 Malfunction The machine vibrates or is noisy: Possible cause The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● The support feet have not been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 56 56 electrolux something not working If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 57 consumption value electrolux 57 Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) Cottons 155 2.1 65 Cottons Eco (*) 145 1.19 59 Cottons+Prewash 145 1.19 59 Cottons Eco+Prewash 135 0.75 54 Synthetics 100 1.05 57 Synthetics +Prewash 100 1.15 59 Easy Iron 90 0.45 65 Delicates 70 0.6 63 Wool 60 0.25 55 Handwash 55 0.35 55 Jeans 70 0.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 58 58 electrolux installation Installation Previously check if: Transit security bars - it is not a hot water tap. - the running water is clean. If not, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. Before starting the machine up, the transport security bars must be removed as follows: You are advised to keep all the transport security bars. In case the appliance has to be transported again. 1.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 59 installation electrolux 59 Levelling Level the appliance by loosening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case. Accurate levelling will prevent vibration, noise and displacement of the appliance during operation. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if placed on a wooden floor. Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibrations.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 60 60 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Ecological hints Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 61 guarantee conditions electrolux 61 European guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
126.2931.15…EWF 10180W.qxd 15/9/08 11:19 Página 62 62 electrolux customer service centres Centros de Asistencia Técnica En caso de necesitar una mayor ayuda, por favor contacte con su Centro de Asistencia Técnica Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www.electrolux.
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