AEG-Electrolux WAGL5S100 User Manual

User Manual

Washing Machine

WAGL5S 100

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
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We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of­Mind. Good luck!

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Contents

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

Product description ...........................7

Control panel.....................................8

Use..................................................11

Washing hints..................................16

Washing programmes......................19

Programme information ...................21

Care and cleaning ...........................22

What to do if....................................25

Technical data .................................29

Consumption values ........................30

Installation .......................................31

Environment concerns .....................34

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

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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.

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● 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.

● 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.

● 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.

P1131

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

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EN003

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.

1

Detergent dispenser drawer

2

Control panel

3

Door opening handle

4

Drain pump

5

Adjustable feet

1 2

3

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used
for prewash. The prewash
detergent is added at the
beginning of the wash
programme.

Compartment for powder or liquid
detergent used for main wash.

Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric softener, starch)

4

5

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Control panel

Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the different buttons and the display will
be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given in the table below.

1 2 3 4 6 7 85 10

9

1

Programme selector dial

2

Temperature button

3

Spin button

4

Easy Iron button

5

Extra Rinse button

Table of symbols

● Cottons , Synthetics

Delicates

,

Lingerie ,Silk , Handwash ,

Special programmes

● Cold

,

Rinse hold , Easy iron , Extra rinse , Delay

Time manager , Door locked

6

Delay Start button

7

Display

8

Start/Pause button

9

Door locked pilot light

10

Time Manger buttons

Spin , Drain , Rinses ,

,

Wool , Cottons Economy

, Child safety Lock

,

,

Display (7)

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7.4

7.1

Duration of selected
programme/

After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example
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.

2.05). The

7.5

/Delayed start

The selected delay set by pressing the
relevant button appears on the display
for a few seconds, then the duration of
the previously selected programme is
displayed.

/Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed,
for example
do if...»).

E20 (see chapter «What to

7.1

2.05

7.27.3

/Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible
with the set wash programme is
selected, the message Err is displayed
for a few seconds and the integrated

red light of button

/End of programme

When the programme has finished
three blinking zeros
the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of
button 8 go out and the door can be
opened.

7.2

Washing phase icons

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

After the machine has started, only the
running icon stays on. When the
programme has finished, a flashing

0.00) is displayed.

zero (

8 starts blinking.

0.00 are displayed,

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7.3

Heating phase

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

7.4

Soil level icons

When selecting a programme on the
display appears an icon indicating the
degree of soilness automatically
proposed by the machine.

7.5

Child lock

This device permits you to leave the
appliance unsupervised during it’s
functioning.

Door locked light (9)

The pilot light

9 illuminates to indicate

that the appliance starts operating and
the door is locked.

This light indicates if the door can be
opened:

● light on: the door is locked and

cannot be opened.

● light blinking: the door is opening.

● light off: the door is unlocked and

can be opened.

If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be
enabled.

Only the pilot light of the button 88is
blinking to indicate that the appliance
has to be switched off.

By pressing any button the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another
washing programme or swich the
appliance off.

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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. Pour 1/2 a measure
of detergent into the dispenser
drawer and start the machine.

Acoustic signals

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

● at the end of the cycle

● in the event of operating problems

By pressing 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.

Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the
appliance unsupervised and not to
worry that children might be injured by
or cause damage to the appliance.

4 and 5

This function remains able also when
the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:

1

before pressing button 8: it will be
impossible to start the machine.

2

after pressing button

8: it will be

impossible to change any other
programme or option.

To enable or disable this option press
simultaneously for about 6 seconds
buttons

5 and 6 until on the display,

the icon appears or disappears.

Daily Use

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.

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 to carry out the prewash,
pour it into the compartment marked

.

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C0070

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.

C0071

Select the required programme by
turning the programme selector
dial (1)

Turn the programme selector dial to
the required programme.
The light of button

8 starts to flash and

the display shows the duration of the
selected programme.

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O
corresponds to Reset programme/
Switching OFF 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 of button

8 will flash 3 times and the message

Err will apperar 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
pressing the button
When these buttons are pressed, the
corresponding pilot lights illuminates.
When they are pressed again, the pilot
lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the
integrated red pilot light of the button
flashes for 3 times and the Err
message appears on the display for
some seconds.

For the compatibility among the
washing programmes and the
options see chapter «Washing
Porgrammes».

8.

8

For the description of each
washing programmes of the
selector dial, consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».

Select the temperature by pressing
button

2

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.

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When selecting a programme, the
appliance automatically proposes a
temperature. For the maximum
temperature of each programme
consult the chapter “Washing
programmes”.

Select the spin speed or Rinse
Hold option

Press button 3 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. The relevant light will light up.

The maximum spin speed for cotton
programmes is 1100 rpm.

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
flashing, the pilot light 9 is on, the light
of button 8 is off and the door is
locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.

To empty the water out please reed
the chapter «At the end of the
programme».

Select the Easy iron option by
pressing button

Selecting this button the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform
some additional rinses for some
programmes. This function can be used
for cotton and synthetic fabrics. On
cotton programmes the maximum spin
speed is reduced.

by pressing button 3

0.00

4

Select the Extra Rinse option by
pressing button 5

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 by pressing
button

Before you start the programme, if you
wish to delay the start, press button 6
repeatedly, to select the desired delay.
The relevant light will illuminate.

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

You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press button

If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press button
pause. Add the laundry, close the door
and press button 8 again.

You can cancel or modify the delay time
at any moment, before you press
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

• Select the delay start.

• Press button

The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.

6

8.

8 to put the machine in

8.

required options.

8: the machine starts its

hourly countdown.

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Cancelling the delayed start after having
started the machine

• Press button

• Press button

8.
6 button once until the

symbol 0’ is displayed.

• Press button

8 again.

The Delay Start can not be selected
with Drain programme.

Select the Start/Pause by pressing
button

8

To start the selected programme, press
button 8; the green pilot light stops
flashing.

To interrupt a programme which is
running, press button

8: the green pilot

light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted, press
button 8 again.

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

If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of button

8

flashes for 3 times the message Err is
displayed for a few seconds.

Select the Time Manager option by
pressing buttons 10

This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed
by the washing machine.

By pressing this buttons 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.

(*) We recommend you to reduce the load

sizes (see Washing programmes table).

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

Attention!

This option cannot be selected with the
Economy cottons programmes.

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

Fabric Soil Level

Intensive Normal Daily Light Quick S. Quick

Cottons

95°-90°C

60°C
40°C
30°C

Synthetics

60°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

(cold)

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

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Altering an option or a running
programme

It is possible to change some option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing

8.

button
(Only the Time Manager option cannot
be modified after the programme has
started. )

Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to O and then
to the new programme position. Start
the new programme by pressing button

8 again. The washing water in the tub

will not emptied out.

Interrupting a programme

Press button
programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts to flash. Press
the button again to restart the
programme.

Cancelling a programme

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

Opening the door after the
programme has started

First set the machine to pause by
pressing button

If the pilot light 9 blinks and in a few
minutes goes off, the door can be
opened.

If the pilot light
few minutes doesn’t go off, this means
that the machine is already heating,
that the water level is above the
bottom edge of the door.

In this case the door can not be
opened.

8 to interrupt a

8.

9 doesn’t blink and in a

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 a few minutes the door can
be opened (pay attention to the
water level and temperature!).

After closing the door, it is necessary to
select the programme and options
again and press button

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically, the
pilot light of button
three blinking «0.00» will appear on the
display. The buzzer sounds.

If a programme with option that ends
with water in the tub has been
selected, the pilot light
and the door locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out before
opening the door.

To empty out the water:

● turn the programme selector dial to

O

● select the Drain or the Spin

programme

● reduce the spin speed if needed, by

pressing the relevant button

● press button 8

At the end of programme, the pilot

9 goes off an the door can be

lights
opened.

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.

8.

8 goes off and

9 remains lit

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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°or

95°

60°

30°-40°-

(cold)

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.

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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.

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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

Level

Characteristic

German

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

Degrees

°dH

French

°T.H.

Washing programmes

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Programme/

Temperature

Cottons
90°- Cold

Cottons +
Prewash

90°- Cold

Synthetics
60° - Cold

Synthetics +
Prewash

60° - Cold

Delicates
40° - Cold

Type of laundry Options

SPIN REDUCTION/

White

and coloured

cotton (normally

soiled items)

White

and coloured

cotton (heavy soiled

items)

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics

(normally

soiled items)

Synthetic or mixed
fabrics

(heavy soiled

items)

Delicate fabrics

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

TIME MANAGER

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

TIME MANAGER

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

TIME MANAGER

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

TIME MANAGER

SPIN REDUCTION

RINSE HOLD

EXTRA RINSE

TIME MANAGER

Description of

programme

Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at
maximum speed.
Max. load kg 3,5
** Red. load kg 2

Prewash, Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at
maximum speed.
Max. load kg 3,5
** Red. load kg 2

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 1,5
** Red. load kg 1

Prewash, Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 1,5
** Red. load kg 1

Main wash,Rinses

/

Short spin
Max. load kg 1,5
** Red. load kg 1

Drain and long spin

Spin

Separate spin for

cottons

SPIN REDUCTION

at the maximum
speed
Max. load kg 3,5

For emptying out the

Drain

last rinse water in
programmes with the

Draining of water

Rinse Hold option

Separate rinse

Rinses

cycle for cotton

hand washed items

** If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons (10), we recom-

mend you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

3 rinses
Long spin at
maximum speed.
Max. load kg 3,5

20 electrolux washing programmes

Washing programmes

Programme/
Temperature

Lingerie
40° - Cold

Silk
30° - Cold

Handwash
40° - Cold

Wool
40° - Cold

Cottons
Economy +
Prewash
90° - 40°

Cottons
Economy
90° - 40°

O

Type of laundry Options

Special programme
for extremely

delicate hand

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

washable items

Silk items to be

gentle washed and
spun

Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics

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

White and
coloured cotton
economy, normally

soiled

White and
coloured cotton
economy, lightly-

normally soiled

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

SPIN REDUCTION

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN REDUCTION/

RINSE HOLD

EASY IRON

EXTRA RINSE

For cancelling the
wash programme
which is running and
to switch the
machine off

Description of

programme

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 0,5

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 0,5

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 0,8

Main wash
Rinses
Short spin

Max. load kg 0,8

Main wash

/

Rinses
Long spin at
maximum speed.

Max. load kg 3,5

Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at
maximum speed.

Max. load kg 3,5

Programme information

programme information electrolux 21

Wool and

Handwash

Silk

Lingerie

Economy

Rinses

Drain

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

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

This programme is suitable for very delicate items,
aslingerie, bras and underwear etc.

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.

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 long spin
at maximum speed.
The spin speed can be reduced by pressing button 3.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the Rinse Hold option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme Drain and press button 8.

Spin

O = Cancelling/OFF

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

To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to O. Can now a new programme be
selected.

22 electrolux care and cleaning

P0038

C0073

C0072

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.

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. Clean all parts with water.

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.

External cleaning

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

Insert the detergent dispenser drawer
in the guide rails and push it in.

Washing drum

P1050

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. Remove any rust deposits on the

drum with a cleaning agent for
stainless steel.

2. Run a washing cycle without any

washing to clean off any cleaning
agent residues.
Programme: COTTONS/LINEN
90°C, press button 6, add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.

Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal
and eliminate eventual possible objects
that could be trapped in the fold.

care and cleaning electrolux 23

P1114

• Place a containfer close to the pump
to collect any spillage.

• Pull out the emergency emptying
hose, place it in the container and
remove its cap.

• 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.

Cleaning the pump

The pump should be inspected if

• the machine does not empty and/or
spin

• the machine makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such
as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump.

Proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance.

• If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.

• Open the pump door.

P1115

• Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.

• Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.

P1090

24 electrolux care and cleaning

P1117

• Screw the pump cover fully in.

• Close the pump door.

Warning!

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to
temperatures below 0°C, certain
precautions should be taken.

• Turn off the water tap.

• Unscrew the inlet hose.

• Place the end of the emergency
emptying hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.

• When you intend to start the
machine up again, make sure that
the room temperature is above 0°C.

When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump.

Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the
appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover,
ensure it is securely retightened so as
to stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.

Cleaning the water inlet filter

If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.

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;

• place a bowl on the floor and place
the end of the emergency emptying
hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
The water should drain by gravity into
the bowl. When the bowl is full, put
the cap back on the hose. Empty the
bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;

• clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;

• replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;

• screw the pump cover again and
close the door.

Important!

Every time you drain the water through
the emergency emptying hose you
must pour 2 litres of water into the
main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the
drain programme. This will activate the
ECO VALVE device avoiding that part
of the detergent remains unused at
next washing.

what to do if... electrolux 25

What to do if...

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 light of button 8 blinks, at the
same some acoustic signals sound and one of the following alarm codes appears on
the display to indicate that the machine is not working:

● E10: problem with the water supply

● E20: problem with water draining

● E40: door open.

Once the problem has been eliminated, press button 8 to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The washing machine
does not start:

The machine does not
fill:

● The door has not been

closed. E40.

● The plug is not properly

inserted in the power
socket.

● There is no power at the

socket.

● The main fuse has

blown.

● The selector dial is not

correctly positioned and
button 8 has not been
pressed.

● The delay start has been

selected.

● The Child Safety Lock

has been activated.

● The water tap is closed.

E10

● The inlet hose is

squashed or kinked. E10

● The filter in the inlet hose

is blocked. E10

● Close firmly the door.

● Insert the plug into the

power socket.

● Please check your

domestic electrical
installation.

● Replace the fuse.

● Please turn the selector

dial and press button 8
again.

● If the laundry are to be

washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

● Deactivate the Child

Safety Lock.

● Open the water tap.

● Check the inlet hose

connection.

● Clean the water inlet

hose filter.

● The door is not properly

closed. E40

● Close firmly the door.

26 electrolux what to do if...

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

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 end of the drain

hose is too low.

● The drain hose is

squashed or kinked. E20

● The drain pump is

clogged. E20
The Rinse Hold option

has been selected.

● The laundry is not evenly

distributed in the drum.

● 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.

● The cap on the

emergency emptying
hose has not been
replaced after cleaning
the pump.

● Too little detergent or

unsuitable detergent has
been used.

● Stubborn stains have not

been treated prior to
washing.

● Refer to relevant

paragraph in “water
drainage” section.

● Check the drain hose

connection.

● Clean the drain pump.

● Select the Drain or Spin

programme.

● Redistribute the laundry.

● Reduce the detergent

quantity or use another
one.

● Check the water inlet

hose connection.

● Change it with a new

one.

● Put the cap back on the

emergency emptying and
place the latter back in its
seat.

● Increase the detergent

quantity or use another
one.

● Use commercial products

to treat the stubborn
stains.

● The correct temperature

was not selected.

● Excessive laundry load.

● Check if you have

selected the correct
temperature.

● Introduce into the drum

less laundry.

what to do if... electrolux 27

Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The door will not open: ● The programme is still

running.

● The door lock has not

been released.

● There is water in the

drum.

The machine vibrates
or is noisy:

● 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.

Spinning starts late or
the machine does not
spin:

● 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 not spin. In this case,
redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.

● Wait the end of washing

cycle.

● Wait until the pilot light 9

goes off.

● Select drain or spin

programme to empty out
the water.

● Check the correct

installation of the
appliance.

● Check the correct

levelling of the appliance.

● Redistribute the laundry.

● Load more laundry.

● Redistribute the laundry.

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Malfunction Possible cause Solution

The machine makes an
unusual noise

● The machine is fitted

with a type of motor
which makes an unusual
noise compared with
other traditional motors.
This new motor ensures
a softer start and more
even distribution of the
laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well
as increased stability of
the machine.

No water is visible in
the drum

● Machines based on

modern technology
operate very
economically using very
little water without
affecting 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.

technical data electrolux 29

Technical data

Dimensions Width 60 cm

Height

Depth

85 cm

35 cm

Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power ­Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa

Maximum Load

Spin Speed

Information on the electrical connection is given
on the rating plate on the inner edge of the
appliance door

Maximum

Cotton

Maximum

0,8 MPa

3,5 kg

1100 rpm

30 electrolux consumption values

Consumption values

Programme Energy

Water

consumption

(in litres)

Cottons 90° 1,544

Cottons 60° 0,8539

Cottons Economy 60° (*) 0,6639

Synthetics 60°

Delicates 40° 0,548

Wool 40° 0,453

Handwash 40° 0,453

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.

Programme

consumption

(in kWh)

0,845

duration

(in minutes)

the control panel.

programmes, please

refer to the display on

For the duration of the

(*) The programme «Cottons Economy»

at 60°C is the reference programme
for the data entered in the energy
label, in compliance with EEC 92/75
standards.

Installation

P0001

P1129

P1051

P0002

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.

Using a spanner unscrew and remove

1.
the 3 rear bottom screws.

installation electrolux 31

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.

2. Slide out the three plastic pins.

3. Stop all the holes with the plastic
plugs supplied with the instruction
booklet.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap
with a 3/4" thread.

Do not use already employed
hoses for water connection.

32 electrolux installation

A

P0352

P0351

P0022

P0021

Water-stop device

The inlet hose is provided with a water
stop device, which protects against
damage caused by water leaks in the
hose which could develop due to
natural ageing of the hose. This fault is
shown by a red sector in the window
«A». Should this occur, turn the water
tap off and refer to your Service Centre
to replace the hose.

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

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.

Important!

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.

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

P1118

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.

For a correct functioning of the
machine the drain hose must remain
hooked on the proper support piece
situated on the top part of the back
side of the appliance.

The drain hose may be extended to a
maximum of 4 metres. An additional
drain hose and joining piece is available
from your local Service Centre.

installation electrolux 33

The manufacturer does not accept
any responsibility for damage or
injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.

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

Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this
must be carried out by a Service
Centre.

Electrical connection

Information on the electrical connection
is given on the rating plate on the inner
edge of the appliance door.

Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required, also taking into account any
other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.

34 electrolux environment concerns

Environment concerns

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. Help to keep your
country tidy!

The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
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 city office, your
household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the
product.

Ecological hints

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.

• 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.

ANC number: 135499430 - 00 - 122008