AEG-Electrolux EWN12791W User Manual

User Manual

Manual del usuario

Washing Machine

Lavadora

EWN 12791 W

electrolux 3

Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of­Mind. Good luck!

GB

4 electrolux contents

Contents

Safety information..............................5

Product description ...........................8

Control panel.....................................9

Use..................................................10

Washing hints..................................18

International wash code symbol ......21

Washing programme .......................22

Programme information ...................26

Care and cleaning ...........................28

Something not working....................32

Techical data ...................................36

Consumption values ........................37

Installation .......................................38

Environment concerns.....................42

Guarantee conditions ......................43

Customer service centres................45

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

safety information electrolux 5

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. Save these instructions and
make sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life
will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.

General safety

● It is dangerous to alter the

specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.

● During high temperature wash

programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!

● Make sure that small pets do not

climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.

● Any objects such as coins, safety

pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.

● Only use the advised quantities of

fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.

● Wash small items such as socks,

laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.

● Do not use your washing machine to

wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.

● Always unplug the appliance and

turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.

● Under no circumstances should you

attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

● This appliance is heavy. Care should

be taken when moving it.

● When unpacking the appliance,

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

● All packing and transit bolts must be

removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.

● After having installed the appliance,

check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.

● If the machine is situated on a

carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely

● Always be sure, that there is no

water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.

GB

6 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. 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. See

the relevant section in the user
manual.

● Before washing, ensure that all

pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.

● Garments which have been in

contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.

● Never pull the power supply cable to

remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.

● Never use the washing machine if

the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is
accessible.

Child safety

● This appliance is not intended for

use by person (including children)
with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

● Young children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not 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

● Keep all detergents in a safe place

out of children’s reach.

product description electrolu 7

● Make sure that children or pets do

not climb into the drum. To avoid this
the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove
is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.

P1076

To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.

GB

8 electrolux

Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption

The
so saving energy.

1

Detergent dispenser drawer

2

Control panel

3

Door opening handle

4

Drain pump

5

Adjustable feet

1 2

3

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Wash

Fabric Softener

4

5

EN001

Control panel

control panel electrolux 9

Time

manager

GB

1 3 4 982 75 6

1

Programme selector dial

2

Display

3

Temperature button

4

Spin reduction button

5

Easy Iron buttons

6

AquaCare button

7

Inicio diferido button

8

Start/Pause button

9

Time manger buttons

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

10 electrolux

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.

Daily Use

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided of an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following
cases:

● when selecting a wash programme

● when depressing the options buttons

● at the end of the cycle

● in the event of operating problems

By pressing the Easy Iron (Planchado
fácil) and Extra rinse (AquaCare)

buttons simultaneously for about 6
seconds, the acoustic signal is
deactivated (except for the events of
operating problems).

By pressing these 2 buttons again, the
the acoustic signal is reactivated.

There are two different ways to set this
option:

● before pressing the Start/Pause: it

will be impossible to start
themachine.

● after pressing the Start/Pause it will

be impossible to change any other
programme or option.

To enable (disable) this option press
simoultaneously for about 6 seconds
Extra Rinse and Delay Start (Inicio
diferido) buttons until the icon
appears (disappears) on (from) the
display.

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Load the laundry

Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible. Close
the door.

Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the
appliance unsupervised without having
the worry that children might be injured
by or cause damage to the appliance.

This function remains able also when
the washing machine is not working.

P0004

Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish

use electrolux 11

to carry out a programme with the
prewash phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .

C0064

If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.

C0065

Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. The buzzer sounds.
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. The Display
shows the following information about the
selected programme proposed:

1

temperature

2

spin speed

3

phase icons making up the
programme

4

soil degree

5

duration

The green Start/Pause light starts to flash.

1 2 3 4

5

The selector dial is divided into following
sections:

● Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates

● Baby , Sport Intensive

● Special programmes: Delicate spin

Spin, Drain, Delicate rinses
Rinses

● Lingerie , Silk , Handwash

Wool , Jeans , Blanket

● Economy programmes

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

GB

,

,

12 electrolux use

machine is working, the red Start/Pause
pilot light will flash 3 times and the
message Err will appear on the display
to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.

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.

Select the temperature

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want
your laundry to be washed at a
temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.

Maximum temperatures are 90°C for
cottons and economy programmes,
60°C for synthetics and jeans, 40°C for
delicates,Baby, Sport Intensive,
Lingerie, wool, fabrics to be
handwashed and blanket, 30°C for silk
while corresponds to cold wash.

During the washing cycle the
thermometer is animated.

Select the spin speed, No spin,
Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Press the Spin button repeatedly to
change the spin speed, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different
from the one proposed by the washing
machine.

During the spinning phase the spiral is
animated.

Maximum speeds are:

● for Cotton, Jeans and Economy

programmes: 1200 rpm;

● Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm;

● for Synthetics, Sport Intensive and

Lingerie: 900 rpm;

● for Delicate fabrics, Silk, Baby and

Blanket: 700 rpm.

No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases and increases the number
of rinses for cottons, synthetics,
Delicates, Silk, Lingerie and Jeans
programme.

Rinse Hold : by selecting this
option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. When the programme has
finished the display shows a

0.00

flashing, the (Door) icon is still
visualized, the Start/Pause light is off and
the door is locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.

use electrolux 13

To empty out the water:

● turn the programme selector dial to

“O”

● select the (Drain), (Spin) and

(Delicate Spin) programme

● reduce the spin speed if needed, by

means of the relevant button

● depress Start/Pause button

● at the end of the programme, the

display shows a 0.00 flashing. The
(Door) icon desappears and the door
can be opened.

Night Cycle : by selecting this
option, the machine will not drain the
water of the last rinse, so as not to
wrinkle the laundry.

As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very noiseless and
it can be selectionned at night or in
times with a more economical power
rate.
On cotton, synthetic, delicate, silk and
Jeans programmes the rinses will be
performed with more water.

When the programme has finished, the
display shows a

0.00 flashing, the

(Door) icon is still visualized, the
Start/Pause light is off and the door is
locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.

To empty out the water, please read
the previous option steps.

creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform
some additional rinses for cotton,
synthetics and Jeans programme. This
function can be used for cotton and
synthetic fabrics. If this option is selected
for cotton and Jeans programmes, the
spin speed automatically will be reduced
to 900 rpm.

Select the Extra Rinse option

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

Aquacare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

This button can be selected with all
programmes except the Wool,
Handwash, Lingerie, Silk, Jeans,
programmes. The machine performs
some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.

Select the Delay start

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

GB

Select the Easy Iron option

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Selecting this button the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any

Before you start the programme, if
you wish to delay the start, press the
Delay Start button repeatedly, to select
the desired delay. The corresponding
icon will appear on the display in the
upper part of the display.

The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display for
about 3 seconds, then the duration of
the programme will appear again.

14 electrolux use

You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the Start/Pause button.

If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press Start/Pause button to put the
machine in pause. Add the laundry,
close the door and press Start/Pause
button again.

You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.

The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours
and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of
20 hours by means of this button.

Selecting the delayed start.

• Select the programme and the
required options.

• Select the delay start.

• Depress Start/Pause button: the
machine starts its hourly countdown.

The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start

• Depress Start/Pause button.

• Depress Start/Pause button, the
symbol

0’ is displayed.

• Depress Start/Pause button again.

The Delay Start cannot be selected
with Drain programme.

Display

The display shows the following
information:

Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05). The
segments inside the clock icon are
animated.

The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.

Washing programme phase icons

By selecting the wash programme, all
the washing programme phase icons
corresponding to the various phases
making up the programme are shown in
the upper part of the display.

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

After you have pressed the Start/Pause
button and the machine has started, the

Door icon is lighted-on and only the
phase running icon stays on. When the
programme has finished, a flashing zero

0.00) is displayed and the (Door)

(
icon desappears.

Delay

The selected delay (20 hours max) set
by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then
the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed. The relevant
phase icon is lighted-on.
The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour and then, when 1 hour
remains, the time decreases every
minute.

use electrolux 15

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed at the
bottom of the display for about 2
seconds and the integrated red
Start/Pause light start flashing.

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

retardado

Inicio/
Pausa

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example

E20 (see paragraph

“Something not working”).

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

retardado

Inicio/
Pausa

Heating phase

During the washing cycle the display
shows the temperature icon animated
to indicate that the appliance has
started the heating phase of the water
in the tub.

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

Select the Start/Pause

Time

Manager

Temp .

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

retardado

Inicio/
Pausa

GB

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

End of programme

When the programme has finished a
flashing zero is displayed, the (Door)
icon desappears and the door can be
opened.

To start the selected programme, press
the Start/Pause button; the green pilot
light stops flashing.
The “door” icon appears on the
display 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 green pilot light starts to
flash.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted, press the
Start/Pause button again.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.

If an incorrect option is selected, an

16 electrolux use

integrated red pilot light of the Start/
Pause button flashes 3 times the
message Err is displayed for about 2
seconds. Three acoustic signals sound.

Select the “Time Manager” option

Time

Manager

Temp.

Centrifug.

Planchado

fácil

AquaCare

Inicio

diferido

Inicio/
Pausa

This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed
by the washing machine.
By pressing the “Time Manager”
button repeatedly, the duration of the
washing cycle can be increased or
decreased.
A soil level icon will appear on the
display to indicate the choosen degree
of soil.

(*) Max. load for cotton: 4 kg.

Max. load for synthetic and
delicate: 2 kg.

Attention!

The “Time Manager” option cannot
be selected with the Eco
programmes.

Soil

Level

Intensive For heavy soiled items

Normal For normal soiled items

Daily For daily soiled items

Light For slightly soiled items

Quick For very slightly soiled items

Super

Quick (*)

Icon Type of fabric

For items used or worn for a

short time

The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric
as shown in the following chart:

Fabric Soil Level

Cottons

90°C
60°C
50°C
40°C
30°C

Synthetics

60°C
50°C
40°C
30°C

Delicates

40°C
30°C

X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X

(cold)

X X X X X X

X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X

(cold)

(cold)

X X X X

X X X X
X X X X
X X X X

Altering an option or a running
programme

It is possible to change any option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing
the Start/Pause button.
(Only the Time Manager option
cannot be modified after the programme
has started. If you wish to change it, you
must cancel the running programme and
make your selection again)

Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to O and then
to the new programme position. The
washing water in the tub will not emptied
out. Start the new programme by
depressing the Start/Pause button
again.

use electrolux 17

Interrupting a programme

Depress the Start/Pause button to
interrupt a programme which is running,
the corresponding light starts to flash.
Depress the button again to restart the
programme.

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.
If the “door” icon desappears on the
display, the door can be opened.
If the “door” light does not goes off,
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. In this case the door can not be
opened.

If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to O. After
about 3 minutes the door can be opened

(pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. Some
acoustic signals sound for 2 minutes.

If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle
options have been selected, the
Start/Pause light goes off, a flashing

0.00” will appear on the display, the

“
(Door) icon is still visualized and the door
remains locked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out before opening the
door.

To empty out the water please read the
steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.

At the end of the cycle, turn the programme
selector dial to O to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. 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.

GB

18 electrolux washing hints

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

for normally soiled white

90°

50°/60°

30°-40°

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.

cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)

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).

for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».

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.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

1200 gbathrobe

100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants

Removing stains

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

washing hints electrolux 19

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

before

starting the programme.

just

GB

20 electrolux washing hints

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

do not exceed the «MAX» mark

and

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 so­called “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

Level

Characteristic

1 0-7 0-15soft
2 8-14 16-25medium
3 15-21 26-37hard
4 > 21 > 37very hard

Degrees

German

°dH

French

°T.H.

International wash code symbol electrolux 21

95

60

60

40

40

40

30

30

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

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Hand wash Do not

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

GB

wash
at all

Do not iron

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

in all solvents

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

hanger

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Tumble dry

Do not

dry clean

high
temperature

low
temperature

Do not

tumble dry

22 electrolux washing programmes

Washing programmes

Programme/
Temperature

Cottons

90° -

Cottons +
Prewash

90° -

Synthetics

60° -

Synthetics +
Prewash

60° -

Delicates

40° -

Type of laundry Options

White

and coloured

cotton:e.g. sheets,

tablecloths, household
linen,

shirts, blouses,

underwear

Heavy soiled cotton
items:e.g. sheets,

tablecloths, household
linen,
underwear

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics, underwear,

coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.

Synthetic, heavy
soiled items: under­wear, coloured
garments, non-shrink
shirts.

Delicate fabrics, for

example curtains.

.

shirts,

.

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Description of

programme

Main wash from 90°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Long spin

Prewash at 30°C
Main wash from 90°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash from 60°C
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Prewash at 30°C
Main wash from 60°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Baby

40° -

Sport
Intensive
40° -

Special porgramme
for babies clothes.

Special programme
for heavily soiled
sportwear items

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)

3 rinses
Short spin

Washing programmes

washing programmes electrolux 23

Programme/
Temperature

Lingerie
40° -

Silk
30° -

Handwash
40° -

Wool

40° -

Jeans

60° -

Type of laundry Options

Special programme
for extremely delicate

Spin Red.

hand washable items.

Silk items to be
gentle washed and

Spin Red.

spun.

Special programme
for hand washing

Spin Red.

fabrics.

Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non­shrink, machine
washable” label.

Special programme
for Jeans items,

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

pants, shirts, jackets.

Description of

programme

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)

3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 30°
to (cold)

2 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 40°
to (cold)
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash from 60°
to (cold)
5 rinses
Short spin

GB

Blanket

40° - 30°

Cotton Economy

+

Prewash
90° - 40°

Cotton Economy

90° - 40°

Cycle suitable for
washing a single
washable synthetic
blanket or duvet.

White and coloured
cotton economy,

lightly-heavy soiled
items, shirts,
underwear.

White and coloured
cotton economy,

lightly-normally soiled
items, shirts, blouses,
underwear.

Spin Reduction

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Main wash from 40°
to 30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Prewash at 30°C
Main wash from 90°C
to 40°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash from 90°C
to 40°C
3 rinses
Long spin

24 electrolux washing programmes

Washing programmes

Programme/
Temperature

Delicate

Spin

Spin

Drain

Delicate

rinses

Rinses

Type of laundry Options

Separate short spin
for synthetics,
delicates, wool and
handwashed fabrics.

Separate spin for
cottons.

For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold or
Night Cycle
option.

Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
items.

Separate rinse cycle
for cotton hand
washed items.

Spin Reduction Drain and short spin

Spin Reduction

Spin Red.

Spin Red.

Description of

programme

Drain and long spin

Draining of water

3 rinses
Short spin

3 rinses
Long spin

O

For cancelling the wash programme which is
running and for switching the machine off.

Max. Cottons load............................8 kg

Max. Synthetics/Delicates load ........4 kg

Max. Baby load ................................3 kg

Max. Sport Intensive load ................3 kg

Max. Lingerie/Silk load......................1 kg

Max. Handwash/Wool load ............2 kg

Max. Jeans load ..............................4 kg

Max. Blanket load ............................3 kg

Max. Cotton Economy load..............8 kg

washing programmes electrolux 25

GB

26 electrolux programme information

Programme information

Baby

Sport Intensive

Lingerie

Silk

Handwash

Wool

Special delicate porgramme for babies clothes. Washing
temperature is 40°C. The maximum spin speed is 700 rpm.

This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase
before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. We
recommend you not to put any additive or softener into the
compartent of the detergent drawer. Washing temperature
is 40°C. The maximum spin speed is 900 rpm.

This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc. The maximum washing
temperature is 40°C.The maximum spin speed is
automatically reduced to 900 rpm.

Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetics items. Washing temperature is 30°C. The
maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to 700 rpm.

When you select this programme, you obtain a particularly
delicate washing, suitable for articles of clothing whose label
indicates that they must be hand-washed .

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

Jeans

Blanket

With this programme it is possible to wash free time items
as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of
hi-tech materials. The washing temperature is 40°C.When
selecting this programme, the "Extra rinse" icon will appear
on the display to indicate that some extra rinses will be
carried out. This option cannot be disabled.

Special cycle for washing for washing a single washable
synthetic blanket or duvet.

The laundry is gentle washed at 40°C or 30°C and shortely
spun at max. spin speed of 700 rpm

Programme information

Separate short spin at 700 rpm for hand washed garments.

Delicate spin

Spin

Drain

Rinses

It has to be used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed,
silk items.

Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle
option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to «O». You can choose the speed by
means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to «O», then select
programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button.

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

programme information electrolux 27

GB

Delicate rinses

Economy

programmes

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
700 rpm. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing
the corresponding button.

This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency by saving energy.

28 electrolux care and cleaning

C0067

C0066

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. This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This
helps to prevent mould and stagnant
smells forming inside the appliance.
Keeping the door open after a wash will
also help to preserve the door seal.

Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes
it is possible to get a build up of residues
inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance
wash be performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

• The drum should be empty of laundry.

• Select the hottest cotton wash

programme.

• Use a normal measure of detergent,

must be a powder with biological
properties.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only, and
then dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
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.

Cleaning the drawer recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that
all washing powder residue is removed
from the upper and lower part of the
recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.