AEG-Electrolux EW876F User Manual

Dear customer,

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.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally

friendly paper.

Contents

Warnings 4-5

Disposal 5

Tips for environmental protection 5

Technical specifications 6

Installation 7

Unpacking 7

Positioning 7

Water inlet 7

Water drainage 8

Electrical connection 8

Your new washing machine 9

Description of the appliance 9

Door locked pilot light 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Maintenance 21

Bodywork 21

Detergent dispenser drawer 21

Drain filter 21

Water inlet filter 21

Emergency emptying out 22

Frost precautions 22

Something not working? 23-24

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Use 10

Control panel 10

Controls 10-12

Functions 12

Programme information 13

Washing hints 14

Sorting the laundry 14

Temperatures 14

Before loading the laundry 14

Maximum loads 14

Laundry weights 14

Removing stains 14

Detergents and additives 15

Operating sequence 16-17

Washing programmes 18

Special programmes 19

International wash code symbols 20

Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

• 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. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor.

Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.

• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.

• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door. If not, drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

Disposal

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing.

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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.

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm Depth 60 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg

Synthetics 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg Woollens 2 kg

SPIN SPEED 850 rpm max.

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

Maximum 800 kPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Installation

P0020

P0256

P1066

P1068

P0255

P0021

P1088

P1051

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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.

2. Remove the polystyrene block from the underside of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the centre of the machine.

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose, supplied with the machine, to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Do not use already employed hoses.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks

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4. Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back.

5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted.

6. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.

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.

Water drainage

P0023

P0022

Electrical connection

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.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised.

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 (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this should be carried out by our Service Centre.

The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.

Your new washing machine

EW 1078 F

1000

850

650

450

P0875

This new machine, which is fitted with the Direct Spray system, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

• The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it

easier to set the programme.

• The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which

is running.

• The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.

• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Programme chart

3 Control panel

4 Door locked pilot light

5 Drain filter

6 Adjustable feet

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Door locked pilot light

It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened (see page 12).

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Use

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EW 876 F

850

700

600

400

95°

60°

40°

30°

40°

0°

30°

60°

40°

30°

40°

Control panel

1 Programme chart

A programme chart in English is in the interior part of the detergent dispenser drawer.

2 Mains-on light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.

3 ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off.

4 Programme selector dial

The selector is divided into 5 sections:

• Cotton, linen (light blue section)

• Synthetics (yellow section)

• Delicates (black section)

• Woollens (hand washing) (black section)

• Special programmes A....G

• Reset programme O

Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programmes and position to “cold wash”.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds.

5 Spin speed button

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final spin proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select position (no spin). The light corresponding to the selected option illuminates.

Spin speed

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

The following speeds are available for the different fabrics:

• Cotton, linen: 400/600/700 max 850 r.p.m.

• Synthetics, wool: 400/600 max 700 r.p.m.

• Delicates: 400 max 600 r.p.m.

No spin

By selecting this option the spinning phases are suppressed.

This function is not available for cotton and linen.

To be selected for extremely delicate items.

6 Prewash button

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin at 650 r.p.m. in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and with emptying of the water for Delicates. This option is not available with the wool programme. For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

7 Quick wash button

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced as follows:

• 52 minutes for cotton 95°C

• 63 minutes for cotton 60°C and 50°C

• 72 minutes for cotton 40°C and 30°C

• 24 minutes for synthetics

• 8 minutes for delicates

This option is not available with the wool programme and the Energy saving programme.

To be used for lightly soiled laundry.

9 Extra rinse button

Can be used with all programmes except the wool programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead

of 3. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

10 START/PAUSE button

This button has three functions:

Start - Pause - Draining of water.

Start

After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing.

Pause

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8 Anti-crease button

By selecting this option the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the pilot light of the START/PAUSE button flashes to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out water there are 3 possibilities:

• Select programme “D” (draining): The water is emptied out without spinning.

Attention! Before selecting programme “D” the selector dial has to be positioned on O (cancelling).

• Depress START/PAUSE button : after emptying, the machine performs the spin cycle corresponding to the type of fabric previously selected.

• Select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button.

To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light starts to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button

again.

Draining of water

By depressing the Start/Pause button

• The water of programme “A” (Soak) is emptied out

• The water of the last rinse on programmes with Anti-crease option is emptied out and the laundry is spun.

11 Programme progress display

Prewash

Main wash

Rinses

Stop with water in the tub

Drain

Spin

Filter

End

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on.

After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the End pilot light comes on.

End of programme

When the door locked light has gone out, the door can be opened. The light (END) on the programme progress display illuminates. Switch the machine off and remove the laundry. Turn the programme selector dial to O.

Altering a programme

You can alter the programme before it starts. When the programme has started, you can only reset it by turning the programme selector dial to O and then you can select the new programme. Start it by depressing the START/PAUSE button.

Interrupting a programme

The pilot light flashes at the end of the programme to indicate that the drain filter must be cleaned.

In the event of operating problems one of the following lights and the END light start to flash:

= the machine does not fill

= the machine does not empty

= the door has not been closed

To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something not working”.

Functions

Pilot lights

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. When the relevant buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds.

Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash.

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened when the door locked light has gone out. If the door does not open, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button . After about 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). To restart the programme depress ON/OFF button again after closing the door.

Programme information

D = Drain

Wool

Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol.

A = Soak

Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry. Pour the detergent into the compartment . This programme is not suitable for wool.

The machine performs a soak at 30°C and stops with the water in the drum. The water can be emptied out in 2 ways:

• Draining only by depressing the START/PAUSE button.

• Draining and spin: turn the programme selector dial to O, select programme “F” (spin), reduce eventually the spin speed by means of button and depress START/PAUSE button.

Important!

• If the water is not emptied out within 18 hours, the machine empties automatically.

• At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water) you can select the washing programme. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select the programme and depress the START/PAUSE button.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Anti-crease option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme “D” and depress the START/PAUSE button.

F = Spin

Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand washed garments. You can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

G = Short programme

This is a complete programme that can be

combined with the following options: spin speed reduction, no spin, anti-crease.

To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Max load 2.5 kg. Washing temperature 30°C Programme duration 30 minutes Final spin speed 600 r.p.m.

O = Cancelling

To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected.

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B = Rinses

With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at 850 r.p.m. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button .

C = Softeners

Hand washed garments can be softened with this programme.

The machine performs 1 rinse, followed by a final spin at the max. speed, which can be reduced by depressing button .

Washing hints

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.

Temperatures

95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen

(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments

(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed

30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and

woollens.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

towelling towel 200 g

tea cloth 100 g

night dress 200 g

ladies’ briefs 100 g

man’s work shirt 600 g

man’s shirt 200 g

man’s pyjamas 500 g

blouse 100 g

men’s underpants 100 g

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. 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.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts.

General rules:

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than

one third full.

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

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.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.

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 acetone (*), 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.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

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.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)

and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature

wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme.

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. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

– you are washing a small load,

– the laundry is lightly soiled,

– large amounts of foam form during washing.

Degrees of water hardness

Degrees

Level Characteristic

soft

medium

hard

very hard

German

°dH

0- 7

8-14

15-21

more than

French

°T.H.

0-15

16-25

26-37

more than

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850

700

600

400

95°

60°

40°

30°

40°

0°

30°

60°

40°

30°

40°

Operating sequence

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Washing only

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.

Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.

Close the door.

4. Switch the machine on

To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button

: the mains-on light comes on.

5. Select the desired programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on.

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked .

3. Measure out the additive

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

6. Select the spin speed or option

Depress the spin speed button to choose the required speed or option : the corresponding light comes on.

7. Select the required options

9. At the end of the programme

The light corresponding to the depressed button illuminates.

8. Start the programme

To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops flashing.

The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is on.

The door light comes on to indicate that the door is locked.

The machine starts operating.

The machine stops automatically.

If the anti-crease option has been selected, the light of the START/PAUSE button flashes to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.

The door can only be opened after the door locked light has gone out.

Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming on of the light .

Turn the programme selector dial to Reset O.

Switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button .

Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is 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.

If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap.

Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

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Programme chart

Washing programmes

Section

Temp.

Type of

fabric

Programme

description

Additional

functions

Max.

load

Energy

kWh

Consumption*

Water

lt.

Time

min.

light blue

yellow

95°

60°

40°

-30°-

40°

-30°-

40°-60°

White cotton

White cotton economy

Fast coloureds**

Coloureds economy

Non-fast coloureds

Synthetics

Wash at 95°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 67°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 60°C 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 45° 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 30°-40°C or cold wash 3 rinses Normal spin

Wash at 30°-40°60°C or cold wash 3 rinses Delicate spin

5 kg

2.5 kg

2.1

1.6

0.95

0.80

0.68

1.0

145

138

135

125

120

yellow

black

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending

on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme.

** In compliance with EC directive 92/75 the consumption figures indicated on the Energy label refer to this

programme at 60°C with a load of 5 kg of cotton items.

40°

30°-40°

-30°-

40°

Synthetics economy

Delicates

Wool

Wash at 45°C 3 rinses Delicate spin

Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Delicate spin

Wash at 30°40°C or cold wash 3 rinses Delicate spin

2.5 kg

2 kg

0.70

0.55

0.40

Programme chart

Special programmes

Section

blue

Selector

dial

position

Programme

Soak

Rinses

Softeners

Drain

Programme

description

Soak at 30°C stop with water in tub. To drain, depress START/PAUSE button . The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours.

3 rinses with liquid additives if required Spin

1 rinse with softener Spin

Additional

functions

Max.

load

5 kg

Energy

kWh

0.35

0.13

Consumption*

Water

lt.

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Time

min.

blue

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on

the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

Spin

Short programme

Cancelling

Wash at 30°C 2 rinses Spin at 600 r.p.m.

For cancelling the wash programme which is running

5 kg

2.5 kg

0.40

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

Delicate wash

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Hand wash Do not

wash

at all

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

Do not iron

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

in all solvents

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Do not

dry clean

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

hanger

Tumble dry

high temperature

low temperature

Do not

tumble dry

Maintenance

P0038

P0878

P0879

P1090

P0040

P0859

P0860

P0861

1. Bodywork

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.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.

2. Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be removed.

3. Drain filter

The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.

Open the filter door.

Place a container under the filter and unscrew it.

Pull out the filter.

Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in.

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Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

4. Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a stiff brush.

Screw the hose back onto the tap.

5. Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), 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;

• place a bowl on the floor under the filter;

• slightly loosen the filter to let the water come out slowly;

• at the end screw the filter again.

6. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor.

• Select programme “D” (draining) and run it until the machine stops.

• Turn the programme selector dial to O.

• Switch the machine OFF by depressing button .

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its place.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding the formation of ice and, consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

Something not working?

Problems which you can resolve yourself.

During machine operation it is possible that END light and one of the following lights start to flash:

- : problem with the water supply

- : problem with water draining

- : door open

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem Possible cause

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• The machine does not start up:

• The machine does not fill:

• The machine fills then empties

immediately:

• The machine does not empty

and/or does not spin:

• There is water on the floor:

• Unsatisfactory washing results:

• The machine vibrates or is

noisy:

• 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 START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.

• The water tap is closed.

• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.

• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.

• The door is not properly closed.

• The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.

• The drain hose is squashed or kinked.

• The option or has been selected.

• The drain filter is clogged.

• Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.

• 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.

• The drain hose is damaged.

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• The correct temperature was not selected.

• Excessive laundry load.

• 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.

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Problem Possible cause

• The door will not open:

• Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough:

• Water is not visible in the machine:

• The machine makes an unusual noise:

• The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

• The machine is heating the water.

• The drum is turning.

The door can only be opened when the relevant light has gone out.

• 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. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not spin. If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough, redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme.

• The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent.

• The machine is fitted with a commutator motor which improves machine performance.

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.

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