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electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Safety instructions Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Use - Drying Use - Washing & Drying Helpful hints and tips 2 3 5 6 10 10 10 13 14 15 Washing programmes Drying Programmes Care and cleaning What to do if...
electrolux 3 GENERAL SAFETY • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter). • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
electrolux • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.
electrolux 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. The STEAM System allows you to reduce creases and odours from dried laundry with different steam programmes depending on the fabric type.
electrolux 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 7 3 4 5 6 SPIN reduction button AUTODRY button DRYING TIME button DELAY START button 7 8 9 10 Display START/PAUSE button EXTRA RINSE pilot light TIME MANAGER buttons TABLE OF SYMBOLS Programmes Selector dial = Time Manager + + = Cotton = Algodón = Algodões = Cotton + Prewash = Algodón + prelavado = Algodões + pré-lavagem = Synthetics = Sintéticos = Sintéticos = Delicates = Delicados = Delicados = Wool/Handwash = Lana/A mano = Lã/Lavagem à mão = Rinse = Aclarado = Enxaguar
electrolux SPIN SPEED REDUCTION By pressing this button you can reduce the maximum spin speed allowed for the selected programme or to select the available option(s). NIGHT CYCLE By selecting this function the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse and all spinning phases will be suppressed, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. This washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate.
electrolux 9 DISPLAY 7.3 7.4 7.1 7.2 The display shows the following information: 7.1: • Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
electrolux of soiling automatically proposed by the machine. 7.4: Child safety lock ty Lock» paragraph). (see «Child Safe- FIRST USE • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
electrolux 11 Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temperature. SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen. You can change these values by operating the corresponding buttons.
electrolux You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press button 8. You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment, before you press button 8. Selecting the delayed start: 1. Select the programme and the required options. 2. Select the delay start by pressing the button 6. 3. Press button 8: – the machine starts its hourly countdown. – The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8: 1.
electrolux 13 You can select now a new programme. OPENING THE DOOR After the programme has started and through the delay time the door is locked. If for any reason, you need to open it, set firstly the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8. After a few seconds it will be possible to open the door. If the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high.
electrolux 5. If you wish to select a timed drying, press the button 5 until the time you want appears on the display (see the «Drying Programme» table). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 minutes. Note! The programme time will automatically increase by some minutes. 6. Press button 8 to start the programme. The time remaining is updated every minute. 7. At the end of the programme, the buzzer sounds. Three blinking «0.00» zeros appear on the display.
electrolux 15 2. Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the set washing programme/fabric. 3. 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. The lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics. 4.
electrolux Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.
electrolux 17 • 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. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Cottons + Prewash Algodón + prelavado Algodões + pré-lavagem 90° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3.5 kg White or coloured cottons with prewash phase (heavily soiled items).
electrolux 19 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment Drain Descarga Escoamento Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. Spin Centrifugado Escoamento Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max.
electrolux STEAM PROGRAMMES for dried laundry1) Cycle description Duration Load Steam Cotton Vapor Algodón Algodão a Vapor This cycle reduces creases and folders in 1-4 cotton shirts (100% cotton fibres) or linen, one pair of jeans. 30 minutes up to 1 Kg Steam Synthetics Vapor Sintéticos Sintéticos a Vapor This cycle reduces creases in 1-5 synthetic shirts or 1 kg of mixed fabrics in different percentage and up to 1 kg of 100% synthetic fibres. It is also possible to use silk and wool.
electrolux 21 Type of Fabric Drying Load Spin Speed Suggested drying time in Minutes STORE DRY1) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 5 kg 3.5 kg 1.5 kg 1200 185-205 95-105 45-55 STORE DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) 2 kg 1 kg 900 70-80 35-45 Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) 5 kg 3.5 kg 1.
electrolux Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. Clean all parts with water. Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with a brush. WASHING DRUM Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1.
electrolux 23 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. 8. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn. If this does not occur, contact the service centre. 9. Clean the filter under the water tap and put it back in the pump into the special guides. 10.
electrolux 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. Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow. 6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT If the appliance cannot drain the water, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1.
electrolux 25 • : problem with the water supply. • : problem with the water draining. • : door open. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 8 to restart the proProblem gramme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Possible cause/Solution The machine does not start: The door has not been closed. E40 • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket.
electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load. • Reduce the laundry load. The door will not open: The programme is still running.
electrolux 27 Problem Possible cause/Solution After a steam programme, garments are not sufficiently smooth. A wrong STEAM programme has been selected (e.g. Synthetic instead of Cotton). • Note the composition of the fabric. Excessive laundry load. • Reduce the laundry load. 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. Mod. .
electrolux INSTALLATION UNPACKING 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. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole. Remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal.
electrolux 29 essary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
electrolux WATER DRAINAGE The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways. • 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. • In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
electrolux 31 collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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