Electrolux EW2F3068R8 User guide

EW2F3068R8

EN Washing Machine User Manual

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7

4. TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................7

5. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 8

6. ACCESSORIES................................................................................................11

7. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................... 12

8. PROGRAMME CHART.................................................................................... 13

9. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................16

10. SETTINGS......................................................................................................18

11. BEFORE FIRST USE..................................................................................... 18

12. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 19

13. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 23

14. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................25

15. CONSUMPTION VALUES..............................................................................28

16. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................30

17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................... 33

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Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons

with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

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1.2 General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

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– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and

other residential type environments;

– areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in

launderettes.

• The appliance maximum load is 8 kg. Do not exceed

the maximum load of each programme (refer to the

“Programmes” chapter).

• The operating water pressure at the water entry point

from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar

(0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base must not be

covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains

using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose

sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised

Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid

an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam

to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only

neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,

abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.

• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts including rubber bush
with plastic spacer.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

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• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.

• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.

• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.

• Do not install the appliance directly
above a floor drain.

• Do not spray water on the appliance
and do not expose it to excessive
humidity.

• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.

• Do not put a closed container to
collect possible water leakage under
the appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric
shock.

• WARNING: This appliance is
designed to be installed / connected
to a grounding connection in the
building.

• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.

2.3 Water connection

• The inlet water shall not exceed
25 °C.

• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.

• Do not use an extension hose if the
inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
replacement of the inlet hose.

• When unpacking the appliance, It is
possible to see water flowing from the
drain hose. This is due to the testing
of the appliance with the use of water
in the factory.

• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the
other drain hose and the extension.

• Make sure that there is access to the
tap after the installation.

2.4 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.

• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.

• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber

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parts of the washing machine.
Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing
machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme operates. The glass can
get hot.

• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non­professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.

• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued: motor and
motor brushes, transmission between
motor and drum, pumps, shock
absorbers and springs, washing drum,
drum spider and related ball bearings,
heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and
related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware
including reset software, door, door
hinge and seals, other seals, door
locking assembly, plastic peripherals

such as detergent dispensers. Please
note that some of these spare parts
are only available to professional
repairers, and that not all spare parts
are relevant for all models.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.

2.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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3.1 Appliance overview

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Worktop

1

Detergent dispenser

2

Control panel

3

Door handle

4

Rating plate

5

Quick Reminder sticker

6

Feet for levelling the appliance

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4. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59,7 cm /84,7 cm /56,8 cm

Electrical connection Voltage

Overall power
Fuse
Frequency

Drain hose

8

Inlet hose connection

9

Mains cable

10

Transit bolts

11

Hose support

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The rating plate reports the model name
(A), product number (B),electrical ratings
(C) and serial number (D).

230 V
2000 W
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Level of protection against ingress of solid particles
and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except
where the low voltage equipment has no protection
against moisture

Water supply pressure Minimum

Water supply

Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg

Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1551 rpm

1)

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

1)

5. INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Unpacking

1. Open the door. Remove all the items

from the drum.

CAUTION!

Accessories delivered
with the appliance may
vary depending on the
model.

2. Put the packaging element on the
floor behind the appliance and
carefully put it down onto its rear
side. Remove the polystyrene

Maximum

IPX4

0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
10 bar (1.0 MPa)

Cold water

protection from the bottom.

CAUTION!

Do not lay washing
machine on its front.

3. Put the appliance back into an
upright position. Remove the power
supply cable and the drain hose from
the hose holders.

WARNING!

It is possible to see
water flowing from the
drain hose. This is
because the washing
machine has been
tested at the factory.

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4. Remove the three transit bolts and

pull out the plastic spacers.

5. Put the plastic caps, that you find in
the user manual bag, in the holes.

We recommend that
you keep the
packaging and the
transit bolts for any
transport of the
appliance.

5.2 Information for installation

Positioning and levelling

Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent
vibration, noise and movement of the
appliance when it operates.

1. Install the appliance on a flat hard

floor. The appliance must be levelled and
stable. Make sure that the appliance
does not touch the wall or other units and
there is air circulation below the
appliance.

2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the

level. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.

WARNING!

Do not put cardboard, wood
or equivalent materials
below the appliance feet to
adjust the level.

The inlet hose

CAUTION!

Make sure there is no
damage to hoses and there
are no leaks from the
couplings. Do not use an
extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact
the service centre for a
replacement inlet hose.

1. Connect the water inlet hose to the
back of the appliance.

2. Position it toward left or right
depending on the positon of the water
tap. Make sure that the inlet hose is not
in vertical position.

3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to set
it in the correct position.

4. Connect the water inlet hose to the
cold water tap with 3/4'' thread.

WARNING!

The inlet water shall not
exceed 25 °C.

Water drainage

The drain hose should stay at a height of
no less than 60 cm and not more than
100 cm.

You can extend the drain
hose to maximum 400 cm.
Contact the authorised
service centre for the other
drain hose and the
extension.

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It is possible to connect the drain hose in
different ways:

1. Make a U shape with the drain hose
and put it around the plastic hose guide.

2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the
guide to the water tap or to the wall.

Make sure that the plastic
guide cannot move when the
appliance drains and the
drain hose end is not
immersed in the water.
There may be a return of
dirty water into the
appliance.

3. If the end of the drain hose looks like
this (see the picture), you can push it
directly into the stand pipe.

The end of the drain hose
must always be ventilated ,
i.e. the inner diameter of the
drain pipe (min. 38 mm ­min. 1.5") must be larger
than the external diameter of
the drain hose.

5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a
sink spigot- Put the drain hose in the
spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer
to the illustration.

Make sure that the drain hose makes a
loop to prevent particles going into the
appliance from the sink.

Connect the drain hose to the spigot and
tighten it with a clamp. Make sure that

4. To a stand pipe with vent hole - Insert
the drain hose directly into a drain pipe.

the drain hose makes a loop to prevent
particles going into the appliance from
the sink.

Refer to the illustration.

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6. Position the hose directly to a built-in

drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it
with a clamp.

5.3 Electrical connection

At the end of installation you can connect
the mains plug to the mains socket.

The rating plate on the inner edge of the
appliance door and the 'Technical Data'
chapter indicate the necessary electrical
ratings. Make sure that they are
compatible with the mains power supply.

Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load

6. ACCESSORIES

6.1 Available in

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from authorised dealer

Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.

Only appropriate
accessories approved by
ELECTROLUX ensure the
safety standards of the
appliance. If unapproved
parts are used, any claims
will be invalidated.

required, also taking into account any
other appliances in use.

Connect the appliance to an earthed
socket.

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

For any electrical work required to install
this appliance, contact our Authorised
Service Centre.

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

6.2 Fixing plate kit

If you install the appliance on a plinth
that is not an accessory supplied by
ELECTROLUX, secure the appliance in
the fixing plates.

Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.

6.3 Stacking kit

The tumble dryer can be stacked on the
top of the washing machine only by

using the correct stacking kit..

WARNING!

Do not put the tumble dryer
under the washing machine.
Verify the compatible
stacking kit by checking the
depth of your appliances.

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7. CONTROL PANEL

7.1 Special features

Your new washing machine meets all
modern requirements for an effective
treatment of laundry with low water,
energy and detergent consumption and
will care for fabrics.

The AutoSense System automatically
adjusts the programme duration to the
laundry in the drum to achieve perfect
washing results in the minimum possible.
Read the paragraph "The AutoSense
load detection " for more details.

7.2 Control panel description

This appliance is designed with a self
cleaning draining system, allowing light
fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be
drained out with the water, in such a way
that there is no need to access this area
for regular maintenance and cleaning.
Refer to chapter 'Care and Cleaning' for
best maintenance and care of the
appliance.

Programme knob

1
2

Spin reduction touchpad

3

Temp. touchpad
Display

4
5

Prewash touchpad

6

Delay Start touchpad

7

Extra Rinse touchpad

8

Easy Iron touchpad

9

Start/Pause touchpad

10

Time Manager touchpads

7.3 Display

A B

E D

C

7.4 Multilingual badges

Magnetic cards in different languages
are supplied with the appliance.

The desired badge can be put under the
detergent drawer.

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A. The time area:

• Programme time.

• The alarm codes. Refer to the
chapter “Troubleshooting” for their
description.

• The level of the Time Manager

B. The Delay Start indicator.
C. The Child Lock indicator.
D. The Door Lock indicator:

• It is on, you cannot open the door.

• It is off, you can open the door.

• It flashes, you cannot open the

E. Washing phase indicators.

• : the washing phase

• : the rinses phase

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door. Wait for some minutes until
the indicator is off.

: the spin phase

8. PROGRAMME CHART

Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature
range

Washing programmes

Eco 40-60

1)

40 °C

Cottons
40°C
90°C - Cold

Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range

1600 rpm
(1600- 800
rpm)

1600 rpm
(1600- 800
rpm)

Maximum
load

8 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cot‐

8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton.

Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)

ton. Normally soiled items. The energy

consumption decreases and the time of
the washing programme is extended,
ensuring good washing results.

Normally, heavily and lightly soiled
items.

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Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature

Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range

Maximum
load

Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)

range

Synthetics
40°C
60°C - Cold

Delicates
30°C
40°C - Cold

1200 rpm
(1200- 800
rpm)

1200 rpm
(1200- 800
rpm)

3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric

items. Normally soiled items.

2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics,

viscose and mixed fabrics requiring
gentler washing. Normally and lightly

soiled items.

Special programmes

Care
40 °C

Express

1200 rpm
(1200 - 800
rpm)

3 kg Cottons and Synthetics. Programme

to wash daily laundry in a short time.
Normally and lightly soiled items.

60 °C - Cold

30min
40°C

Rapid

1200 rpm
(1200- 800
rpm)

3 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items.

Lightly soiled items.

40°C - 30°C

14min
30 °C

Rapid

800 rpm
(800- 800
rpm)

1,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items.

Very light soiling and items to freshen
up.

Additional washing programmes

Spin 1600 rpm

(1600- 800
rpm)

8 kg All fabrics, except woollens and del‐

icate fabrics. To spin the laundry and
to drain the water in the drum.

Drain - 8 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fab‐

rics.

Rinse 1600 rpm

(1600- 800
rpm)

8 kg To rinse and spin the laundry. All fab‐

rics, except woollens and very delicate
fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accord‐
ingly to the type of laundry.

1600 rpm
(1600 - 800
rpm)

8 kg White cotton items. This high-per‐

formance wash program removes more
than 99,99% of bacteria and viruses

2)

keeping the temperature above 60°C
Anti-Allergy
60 °C

throughout the washing phase; an en‐

hanced rinsing phase ensures a proper

removal of detergent and micro-organ‐

ism residues. This program ensures al‐

so a proper reduction of pollens/aller‐

genic items.

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Programme
Default tem‐
perature
Temperature

Reference
spin speed
Spin speed
range

Maximum
load

Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)

range

Duvet
40 °C
60°C- Cold

800 rpm
(800 - 800
rpm)

3 kg Special programme for synthetic or

feather and down filled blanket, du‐
vet, bedspread and so on. Use liquid

delicate detergent, like wool detergent

Sport
30 °C
40°C - Cold

Wool/Silk
40 °C
40°C - Cold

1)

According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to
clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in
the same cycle.

For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other
data, please refer to 'Consumption Values' chapter.
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally
those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.

2)

Tested for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Candida albicans, Pseudomo‐
nas aeruginosa and MS2 Bacteriophage in external test performed by Swissatest Testma‐
terialien AG in 2021 (Test Report No. 202120117).

3)

During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.

1200 rpm
(1200 - 800
rpm)

1200 rpm
(1200 - 800
rpm)

3 kg Synthetic and delicate items. Lightly

soiled items or items to refresh.

1,5 kg Machine washable wool, hand wash‐

able wool and other fabrics with
«hand washing» care symbol3).

Programme options compatibility

Spin

Programme

OPTIONS

Eco 40-60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Express Care

Rapid 30min

Rapid 14min

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

Spin ■ ■

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Spin

Programme

Drain ■

Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

OPTIONS

Anti-Allergy

Duvet ■ ■

Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Wool/Silk

Suitable detergents for washing programmes

Programme

Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --

Cottons ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --

Synthetics ▲ ▲ ▲ -- --

Delicates -- -- -- ▲ ▲

Express Care

Rapid 30min

Rapid 14min

Anti-Allergy

Duvet -- -- -- ▲ ▲

Sport -- ▲ ▲ -- ▲

Universal
powder

▲ ▲ ▲ -- --

-- ▲ ▲ -- --

-- ▲ ▲ -- --

▲ ▲ -- -- ▲

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

1)

Liquid

Universal

Liquid for
coloureds

Delicates
woollens

Special

Wool/Silk

1)

At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.

▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended

9. OPTIONS

9.1 Temp.

Set this option to change the default
temperature.

Indicator

-- -- -- ▲ ▲

The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.

= cold water.

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9.2 Spin

With this option you can change the
default spin speed.

The indicator of the set speed comes on.

Additional spin options:

No Spin

• Set this option to deactivate all spin

phases. Only the drain phase is
available.

• The related indicator comes on.

• Set this option for very delicate

fabrics.

• The rinses phase uses more water for

some washing programmes.

Rinse Hold

• Set this option to prevent the laundry

creases.

• The related indicator comes on.

• There is a water in the drum when the

programme is completed.

• The drum turns regularly to prevent

the laundry creases.

• The door stays locked. You must

drain the water to unlock the door.

To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.

9.3 Prewash

With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.

The relevant indicator illuminates.

• Use this option to add a pre-wash

phase before the washing phase.
This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry, especially if
containing sand, dust, mud and other
solid particles.

This option can increase the
programme duration.

9.4 Delay Start

With this option you can delay the start of
a programme to a more convenient time.

Touch the button repeatedly to set the
required delay. The time increases from
30 minutes to 20 hours.

The display shows the indicator and
the selected delay time. After touching

the Start/Pause button, the appliance
begins the countdown and the door is
locked.

9.5 Extra Rinse

With this option you can add a few rinses
according to the selected washing
programme.

Use this option for people with allergies
to detergent residues and with sensitive
skin.

This option increases the
programme duration.

The corresponding indicator illuminates.

9.6 Easy Iron

The appliance carefully washes and
spins the laundry to prevent the creases.

The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the
programme duration to the type of
laundry.

The related indicator comes on.

Time Manager

9.7

With this option you can reduce the
programme duration depending on the
load size and the degree of soiling.
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration and

dashes.

Touch Time manager button to
reduce the programme duration
according to your needs. The display
shows the new programme duration and
a number of dashes will decrease
accordingly:

suitable for a full load of normally

soiled garments.

a quick cycle for a full load of lightly

soiled garments.

very quick cycle for a smaller lightly
soiled load (max. half load
recommended).

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the shortest cycle to freshen up a

small amount of laundry.

The Time manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.

indicator

Cottons

Eco 40-60

■ ■ ■ ■

Synthetics

Delicates

indicator

10. SETTINGS

10.1 Child Lock

With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.

• To activate/deactivate this option,

press

until the indicator comes on/goes
off.

You can activate this option:

• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.

• Before you press
cannot start.

10.2 Permanent Extra Rinse

With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.

and at the same time

Eco 40-60

Cottons

Synthetics

■ ■ ■

: the appliance

Delicates

1)

1)

Defaullt duration for all programmes.

• To activate/deactivate this option

press and at the same time

until the indicator comes on/goes
off.

■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

10.3 Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate when:

• The programme is completed.

• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic

signals, press and at the same
time for 3 seconds.

If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.

11. BEFORE FIRST USE

During installation or before
first use you may observe
some water in the appliance.
This is residual water left in
the appliance after a full
functional test in the factory
to ensure the appliance is
delivered to customers in
perfect working order and is
no cause for concern.

1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.

2. Open the water tap.

3. Put a small quantity of detergent in

the compartment for washing phase.

4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.

This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.

12. DAILY USE

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WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

12.1 Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance door

2. Empty the pockets and unfold the

items before you put them in the
appliance.

3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.

Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.

4. Close the door firmly.

12.2 Filling the detergent and additives

Make sure that no laundry
gets caught between the
seal and the door to avoid
risk of water leakage and
damage to the laundry.

Washing heavily oiled,
greasy stains could cause
damage rubber parts of the
washing machine.

Compartment for washing
phase.
If you use liquid detergent, put
it immediately before you start
the programme.

Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).

Maximum level for quantity of
liquid additives.

Flap for powder or liquid de‐
tergent.

When you set a prewash programme (or option), put the detergent for prewash
phase directly into the drum.

A

B

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Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the
detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the

maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the
best washing results.

After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from
the detergent dispenser.

12.3 Liquid or powder detergent

The default position of the flap is A (powder
detergent).

2. Adjust the flap in position B.

3. Put back the drawer in the recess.

When you use the liquid
detergent:

• Do not use gelatinous or
thick liquid detergents.

• Do not put more liquid
then 120 ml.

• Do not set the
programme with
prewash.

• Do not set the delay start.

To use liquid detergent:

1. Remove the drawer. Push the drawer
edge in the place with the arrow (PUSH) to
remove the drawer easily.

A

When the flap is in position B and you want
to use powder detergent:

1. Remove the drawer.

2. Adjust the flap in position A.

3. Put back the drawer in the recess.

12.4 Setting a programme

1. Turn the programme knob and set

the programme:

• The indicator flashes.

• The display shows the level of the
Time Manager, the programme
duration and the indicators of the
phases of the programme.

2. If necessary, change the temperature
and the spin speed or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set option
comes on.

If you set something
incorrect, the display shows

the message .

12.5 Starting a programme

without the delay start

Press .

• The indicator of

• The indicator starts to flash

• The programme starts, the door

stops to flash

and stays on.

on the display.

locks, the display shows the

indicator .

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• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance fills
water.

After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:

• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.

• The display shows the
new value.

12.6 Starting a programme with the delay start

1. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.

The related indicator comes on the
display.

2. Press :

• The appliance starts the

countdown.

• The door locks, the display shows

the indicator .

• When the countdown is

completed, the programme starts
automatically.

You can cancel or change
the set of the delay start

before you press the . To
cancel the delay start:

• Press to set the
appliance to pause.

• Press until the

display shows

• Press again to
start the programme
immediately.

'.

12.7 The AutoSense System

load detection

The AutoSense System adjusts the
programme duration to the load to
achieve perfect washing results in the
minimum possible time. After touching

the Start/Pause button new cycle

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duration will be displayed after 10-15
min.

The AutoSense System is
not available with all
programmes such as :Wool/
Silk, Rinse, SpinDrain, and
programmes with short
cycles.

12.8 Interrupting a programme and changing the options

You can change only some options
before they operate.

1. Press

The indicator flashes.

2. Change the options.

3. Press again.

The programme continues.

.

12.9 Cancelling a running programme

1. Turn the programme knob to position

to cancel the programme and to

deactivate the appliance.

2. Turn the programme knob again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.

Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.

12.10 Opening the door when

the delay start operates

While a delay start operates, the
appliance door is locked and the

indicator is on.

1. Press to pause the appliance.

2. Wait until the door lock indicator

goes off.

3. You can open the door.

4. Close the door and press the

again.

The delay start continues to operate.

12.11 Opening the door when the programme operates

While a programme operates, the
appliance door is locked and the

indicator

1. Turn the programme knob to position

2. Wait for some minutes and then open

the appliance door.

3. Close the appliance door.

4. Set the programme again.

is on.

CAUTION!

If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high, you cannot open
the door.

to deactivate the appliance.

12.12 At the end of the programme

• The appliance stops automatically.

• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).

• In the display comes on.

• The indicator of the goes off.

• The door lock indicator

• You can open the door.

• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.

• Close the water tap.

• Turn the programme knob to position

to deactivate the appliance.

• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.

The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:

• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.

• The door lock indicator is on. The

indicator flashes. The door stays
locked.

• You must drain the water to open the
door.

To drain the water:

1. If necessary, decrease the spin

speed. If you set , the appliance
only drains.

goes off.

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2. Press . The appliance drains the

water and spins.

3. When the programme is completed,

and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.

4. Turn the programme knob to position

to deactivate the appliance.

The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).

12.13 Stand-by

Some minutes after the end of the
washing programme, if you do not

13. HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

13.1 The laundry load

• Divide the laundry into: white,
coloured, synthetics, delicates and
wool.

• Follow the washing instructions on the
laundry care labels.

• Do not wash white and coloured items
together.

• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first couple of times.

• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with printed illustrations inside
out.

• Pre-treat stubborn stains.

• Wash stubborn stains with a special
detergent.

• Be careful with curtains. Remove the
hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.

• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase leading
to excessive vibration. If this occurs:

a. interrupt the programme and

open the door (refer to "Daily
Use" chapter);

b. manually redistribute the load so

that the items are spaced evenly
around the tub;

deactivate the appliance, the energy
saving status activates.

The energy saving status decreases the
energy consumption when the appliance
is on the stand by.

• All indicators and the display go off.

• The indicator of the flashes slowly

• Press one of the options to deactivate
the energy saving status.

If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the energy
saving status function
doesn't activate to remind
you to drain the water.

c. press the Start/Pause button.

The spin phase continues.

• Avoid washing garments full of long
animal hair or poor quality garments
releasing lots of fluff that could block
the drain circuit and therefore
requiring the Service assistance.

• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts,
cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any
other loose elements.

• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights,
shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).

• Empty pockets and unfold the items.

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13.2 Stubborn stains

For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.

We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.

Special stain removers are available.
Use the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

13.3 Detergent type and quantity

The choice of detergent and use of
correct quantities not only affects your
wash performance, but also helps to
avoid waste and protect the environment:

• Use only detergents and other
treatments specially made for
washing machines. First, follow these
generic rules:

– powder detergents for all types of

fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer
powder detergents containing
bleach for whites and laundry
sanitization,

– liquid detergents, preferably for

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

• The choice and quantity of detergent
will depend on: type of fabric
(delicates, woollens, cottons, etc), the
colour of clothes, size of the load,
degree of soiling, wash temperature
and hardness of the water used.

• Follow the instructions that you find
on packaging of the detergents or
other treatments without exceeding

the indicated maximum level (

• Do not mix different types of
detergents.

• Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– there is large amounts of foam

during washing.

• When using detergent tabs or pods,

always put them inside the drum, not
in the detergent dispenser.

Insufficient detergent may cause:

• unsatisfactory washing results,

• the wash load to turn grey,

• greasy clothes,

• mould in the appliance.

Excessive detergent may cause:

• sudsing,

• reduced washing effect,

• inadequate rinsing,

• a greater impact for the environment.

13.4 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 prewash in order to
save detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).

• Loading the appliance to the

maximum capacity indicated for
each programmes helps to reduce
energy and water consumption.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains

and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.

• To use the correct quantity of

detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of you
domestic system. Refer to 'Water
hardness'.

• Set the maximum possible spin

speed for the selected washing
programme before drying your
laundry in a tumble dryer. This will
save energy during drying!

13.5 Water hardness

If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing

).

machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.

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To find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.

14. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

The appliance is intended for
normal household use only.

Read the chapter carefully
for best maintenance and
care.

14.1 Periodic cleaning schedule

Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.

After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.

If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.

Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:

Descaling Twice a year

Maintenance wash Once a month

Clean door seal Every two months

Clean drum Every two months

Clean detergent
dispenser

Clean the inlet
hose and the valve
filter

The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.

Every two months

Twice a year

Use the correct quantity of water
softener. Follow the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.

14.2 Removing foreign objects

Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose
elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to
'The laundry load' in 'Hints
and tips'.

Remove any foreign objects (such as
metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you
may find in the door seal, the inlet hose
filter and the drum. Refer to 'Door seal
with double lip trap', 'Cleaning the drum'
and 'Cleaning the inlet hose and the
valve filter' paragraphs. If necessary,
please contact the Authorised Service
Centre.

14.3 External cleaning

Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces. Do not use a scouring pads or
any scratching material.

CAUTION!

Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.

CAUTION!

Do not clean the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.

14.4 Descaling

If the water hardness in your
area is high or moderate, we
recommend that you use a
water descaling product for
washing machines.

Regularly examine the drum to check for
limescale.

Regular detergents already contain water
softening agents, but we recommend to
run a cycle with an empty drum and a
descaling product occasionally.

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Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.

14.5 Maintenance wash

The repeated and prolonged use of low
temperature programmes can cause
detergent deposits, fluff residues,
bacterial growth inside the drum and the
tub. This could generate bad odours and
mildew. To eliminate these deposits and
clean the inner part of the appliance, run
a maintenance wash regularly (at least
once a month).

Refer to Cleaning the drum
chapter.

14.6 Cleaning the drum

Regularly examine the drum to prevent
unwanted deposits.

Rust deposits in the drum may occur due
to rusting foreign body in the washing or
tap water containing iron

Clean the drum with special products for
stainless steel.

Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling products,
scouring products containing
chlorine or iron or steel wool.

For a thorough clean:

1. Remove all laundry from the drum.

2. Run a Cottons programme with the

highest temperature.

3. Add a small quantity of powder
detergent into the empty drum, in
order to rinse out any left residues.

14.7 Door seal with double lip

trap

This appliance is designed with a self
cleaning draining system, allowing light
fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be
drained out with the water. Regularly
examine the seal. Coins, buttons, other
small items can be recovered at the end
of the cycle.

Clean it when needed, using ammonia
cream cleanser agent without scratching
the seal surface.

Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.

14.8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser

1

2

3

1. 2.

3. 4.

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14.9 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

45°

20°

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14.10 Frost precautions

If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can be less than
0° C, remove the remaining water from
the inlet hose and the drain pump.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.

2. Close the water tap.

3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in

a container and let the water flow out
of the hose.

4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure.

15. CONSUMPTION VALUES

15.1 Introduction

See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for
detailed information about Energy Label.

The QR code on the energy label supplied with the
appliance provides a web link to the information
related to the performance of the appliance in the
EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for
reference together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this appliance.
It is also possible to find the same information in
EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu
and the model name and product number that you
find on the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to
'Product description' chapter for the position of the
rating plate.

5. When the drain pump is empty,
install the inlet hose again.

WARNING!

Make sure that the
temperature is higher than
0 °C before you use the
appliance again.
The manufacturer is not
responsible for damages
caused by low temperatures.

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15.2 Legend

kg Laundry load. h:mm Programme duration.

kWh Energy consumption. °C Temperature in the laundry.

Litres Water consumption. rpm Spin speed.

% Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin

speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture.

Values and programme duration may differ depending on different
conditions (e.g. room temperature, water temperature and pressure, load
size and type of laundry, supply voltage) and also if you change the
default setting of a programme.

15.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023

Eco 40-60 pro‐
gramme

Full load 8 0.980 52.0 3:25 52.00 41.0 1551

Half load 4 0.612 42.0 2:40 52.00 34.0 1551

Quarter load 2 0.250 33.0 2:35 54.00 22.0 1551

1)

Maximum spin speed.

Power consumption in different modes

Off (W) Stand-by (W) Delay start (W)

0.50 0.50 4.00

Time to Off/Standby mode is 15 minutes maximum.

kg kWh Litres h:mm % °C

rpm

15.4 Common programmes

These values are indicative only.

Programme

2)

Cottons
90°C

Cottons
60°C

kg kWh Litres h:mm % °C

8 2.500 95.0 3:10 44.00 85.0 1600

8 1.650 85.0 2:55 44.00 55.0 1600

rpm

1)

1)

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Programme

3)

Cottons
20°C

Synthetics
40°C

Delicates

4)

30°C

Wool/Silk
30°C

1)

Reference indicator of the spin speed.

2)

Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles.

3)

Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics.

4)

It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.

kg kWh Litres h:mm % °C

8 0.400 85.0 2:55 44.00 20.0 1600

3 0.650 55.0 2:00 35.00 40.0 1200

2 0.300 45.0 1:20 35.00 30.0 1200

1,5 0.300 65.0 1:05 30.00 30.0 1200

16. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

16.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures

The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the
problem (refer to the tables).

WARNING!

Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.

rpm

1)

With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the

Start/Pause button may flash continuously:

Problem Possible solution

• Make sure that the water tap is open.

The appliance does
not fill with water
properly.

• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too
low. For this information, contact your local water authority.

• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.

• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or
bends.

• Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is
correct.

• This problem may be also caused by the clogged drain cir‐
cuit. Please contact the Authorised Service Centre.

• Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of
the valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.

• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.

The appliance does
not drain the water.

• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.

• This problem may be caused by the clogged drain circuit.
Please contact the Authorised Service Centre.

• Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct.

• Set the drain programme if you set a programme without
drain phase.

• Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends
with water in the tub.

• Make sure that the door is properly closed.

The appliance door
is open or not closed
correctly.

• The programme was not finished properly or the appliance

No communication
between electronic
elements of the ap‐

stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again.

• If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised
Service Centre.

pliance.

• Wait until mains supply is stable.

The mains supply is
unstable.

If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the
appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
In case of different problem with the washing machine check the
table below for possible solutions.

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Problem Possible solution

• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains
socket.

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box.

The programme does

not start.

• Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched.

• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of countdown.

• Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.

• Check the position of the knob on the selected pro‐
gramme.

The appliance fills
with water and drains
immediately.

• Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position.
The hose may be positioned too low. Refer to "Installation
instruction".

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Problem Possible solution

• Set the spin programme.
The spin phase does
not operate or the
washing cycle lasts
longer than usual.

• This problem may be caused by the clogged drain circuit.

Please contact the Authorised Service Centre.

• Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin

phase again. This problem may be caused by balance
problems.

• Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight

and there is not water leakages.
There is water on the
floor.

• Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose
have no damages.

• Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct
quantity of it.

• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water
in tub, has not been selected.

• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.

You cannot open the
appliance door.

• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the
drum.

• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.

• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer

The appliance makes
an unusual noise and
vibrates.

to "Installation instruction".

• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are
removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".

• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.

The programme du‐
ration increases or
decreases during
programme execu‐

• The AutoSense System is able to adjust the programme
duration according to the type and the laundry load size.
Refer to "The AutoSense System load detection" in "Daily
Use" chapter.

tion.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐
gent.

The washing results
are not satisfactory.

• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before
you wash the laundry.

• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.

• Decrease the laundry load.

Too much foam in

• Reduce the quantity of detergent.

the drum during the
washing cycle.

After the washing cy‐
cle, there are some
detergent residues in
the dispenser drawer.

• Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for
powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).

• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord‐
ing the indications given in this user manual.

After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues
from the point of interruption.
If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

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Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.

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