Electrolux EWF1041R9WB User Manual for EWF1041R9WB
EWF1041R9WB
Washing Machine
User Manual 2
WI-FI Connectivity Setup 48
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safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal
injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Electrolux
manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and
operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Electrolux
manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to
this manual.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.When contacting Service, ensure that
you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
Environmental information.
Subject to change without notice.
General information and tips
CONTENTS
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION ......... 4
1.1 Conditions Of Use ..................... 4
1.2 Child Safety ............................... 5
1.3 General Safety .......................... 5
1.4 Inallation ................................. 6
1.5 Use ............................................ 6
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........... 7
2.1 Parts .......................................... 7
2.2 Accessories ............................... 8
2.3 Load Sensor .............................. 9
2.4 The Autodose Technology
(Autodosing) ............................ 10
3. CONTROL PANEL ....................... 11
3.1 Control Panel Description ....... 11
3.2 Program Chart ......................... 12
3.3 Program Options Compatibility 13
3.4 Options .................................... 14
3.5 Settings ................................... 17
3.6 Start/Pause (
Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad.... 18
4. BEFORE FIRST USE .................. 18
5. DAILY USE ................................... 19
5.1 Loading The Laundry .............. 19
5.2 Detergent Dispenser With
Autodose Tanks And Manual
Compartments ......................... 19
5.3 Options Setting ........................ 25
5.4 Starting A Cycle (
5.5 Interruption Of A Program ....... 26
5.6 Changing A Program ............... 26
5.7 Changing The Options ............ 26
5.8 Opening The Door ................... 26
5.9 At The End Of The Program .... 27
5.10 When The Washing Program
Is Completed, But There Is
Water In The Drum ................ 27
5.11 AUTO O Mode ..................... 27
6. WASHING HINTS ........................ 28
6.1 Sorting The Laundry ................ 28
6.2 Temperatures .......................... 28
6.3 Before Loading The Laundry ... 28
6.4 Maximum Loads ...................... 28
6.5 Removing Stains ..................... 28
6.6 Detergents Type And Quantity
Of Detergent ............................ 29
7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE
SYMBOLS.................................... 30
) and
) .............. 26
8. CARE AND CLEANING ............... 31
8.1 External Cleaning .................... 31
8.2 Descaling ................................ 31
8.3 After Each Wash ...................... 31
8.4 Maintenance Wash .................. 31
8.5 Cleaning The Detergent
Dispenser And The Autodose
Tanks ....................................... 31
8.6 Cleaning The Pump ................. 33
8.7 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter 35
8.8 Fro Precautions .................... 37
9. TROUBLESHOOTING................. 38
9.1 Possible Failures ..................... 38
9.2 Emergency Door Opening ....... 41
10. TECHNICAL DATA ..................... 42
11. INSTALLATION .......................... 42
11.1 Unpacking ..............................42
11.2 Positioning ............................. 44
11.3 Water Inlet ............................. 45
11.4 Water Drainage ..................... 45
11.5 Electrical Connection ............. 47
12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS .. 47
12.1 Packaging Materials .............. 47
12.2 Old Machine .......................... 47
12.3 Ecological Hints ..................... 47
WI-FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP 48
13.
13.1 Inalling and conguring
“Electrolux Life” App. ............. 48
Remote Start ..................... 49
13.2
14. WARRANTY ............................... 51
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Conditions Of Use
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
●
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environtment;
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farm houses;
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by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments;
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bed and breakfast type environtments;
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areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.
WARNING! The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by utility.
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.
1.2 Child Safety
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This washing machine is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
●
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
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Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum.
●
This machine is provided with child safety lock option
( ) to prevent children playing with the control panel.
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(see page 17)
1.3 General Safety
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product
in any way.
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During high temperature wash
program the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
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Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check inside the drum before
using the appliance.
●
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.
●
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.
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Only use manufacturer’s
recommended quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric or appliance can occur if
you exceed the recommended
amount.
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Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.
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Always unplug the appliance and turn
off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (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.
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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.
1.4 Installation 1.5 Use
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This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
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When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service
Centre.
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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.
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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.
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If the appliance is installed on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely.
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Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
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Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
May cause electric shock! if the
machine is not connected to an
earthed/ground system. DO NOT
touch the wet clothes and metal
parts.
For safety reasons do not use
double adaptors, extension
cords and multi-plug adapters.
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Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
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Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
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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.
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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.
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Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
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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.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Parts
Worktop
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Detergent/Softener
Dispenser
(see page 19) (see page 11)
Cabinet
Front Panel
Transit Bolts
Control Panel
Door
Drain Pump Filter
(see page 33)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Front)
Mains Cable
Water Inlet Hose
(see page 45)
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Transit Bolts &
Hose Support
Water Drain Hose
(see page 45)
Level Adjustment
Feet (Back)
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Detergent dispenser with AutoDose tanks and manual
compartments
For more
informations
(see page 19)
Door (when open)
for more informations
, see page 19
Drum Lifter
Stainless
Steel
Washing
Drum
Level Adjustment Feet
Transit Bolt (when remove)
Transit bolts must be removed
before using the appliance.
Drain Pump Filter (when open)
Drain Pump
Filter
Drain Pump
Filter Door
2.2 Accessories
Plastic Caps
To close the holes
on the rear side of
the cabinet after the
removal of the transit
bolts.
Plastic Hose Guide
To connect the drain hose
on the edge of a sink.
Spanner
To adjust levelling legs.
To remove the transit
bolts.
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2.3 Load Sensor
This machine has “Load Sensing Device”
which shows how much load you put in
the machine and maximum load
recommended for selected wash
program.
The display shows these
indicators when the door is
open.
The weight shown on display is
an approximate weight only.
For correct operation of the load
sensor, activate the appliance
and set a wash program BEFORE
loading the laundry in the drum.
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– The display will show “ ” when
max limit is reached for selected
program.
– On the display, the weight of the
laundry updates by 0.5 kg steps.
– The weight is a general indication that
changes with the type of the laundry.
– If you exceed the max weight limit of a
program, the symbol “
” will start
ashing if the load in the drum is more
than recommended load, even after
the door is closed.
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2.4 The Autodose Technology
(Autodosing)
Introduction
Using the right amount of detergent and fabric
softener not only improves the wash performance
of your machine it is also benecial for your clothes
and environment by avoiding excessive detergent
usage.
This appliance is equipped with an automatic
dosing system enabling the machine to
automatically dispense the right amount of
detergent and fabric softener for selected wash
cycle based on laundry weight.
AutoDose detergent tank.
AutoDose fabric softener tank.
Auto dose detergent is available for
the following wash programs:
• Cottons
• Mixed
• Bedding
• Energy Saver
• Sports
• Quick 15
• Daily 39
• Delicates
AutoDose Fabric Softener; Program
available are:
• Cottons
• Mixed
• Bedding
• Energy Saver
• Rinse + Spin
• Sports
• Quick 15
• Daily 39
• Wool
• Delicates
When Auto dosing is disabled,
use manual detergent and fabric
softener compartments.
For more informations, refer to
page 19 to page 25.
The appliance is pre-set by the factory to suit
most users habits.
When Either of Auto dose features are selected,
relevant symbols
If one or both options are not shown on the
display, detergent and softener should be added
manually.
Note: Auto dose is not available
for some wash programs as some
garments require special detergents and
treatments.
or are shown on display.
3. CONTROL PANEL
ABCDE
FGH
IJ KLMN O
D
E
C
B
A
F G IH
J
3.1 Control Panel Description
2s 2s
PQ
A Program knob J Temp touchpad
B SensorWash touchapd K Display
C On/O button L Autodose - Softener
D Stain touchpad M Autodose - Detergent
E Hygienic Care touchpad N Pause to add Clothes option
F Prewash touchpad O Start/Pause touchpad
G Delay End touchpad P Favourite program save option
H Remote touchpad Q Child safety lock option
I Spin touchpad
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Display
C Delay End Icon
D Temperature (“
” represents Cold
water)
E Door Lock Icon
F Program Duration / Delay End Time /
A Spin Speed
B Program Phase Indication Icon
Rinse Hold Icon
Ultramix phase, Wash phase,
Rinse phase, Spin phase,
Alarm Code
G Remote Icon (
indicator,
Wi-Fi connection
Remote connection
indicator.)
H Add Clothes Icon
I AutoDose Icon
J Maximum Load Capacity of Selected
Program / Load Weight
Vapour phase
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3.2 Program Chart
Program;
Temperature
range
Cottons;
Cold to 90°C
Mixed;
Cold to 60°C
Delicates;
Cold to 40°C
Bedding; Special program for one synthetic blanket,
Cold to 60°C
Spin
Speed
1400
rpm
1200
rpm
1200
rpm
800
rpm
Vapour
Max. Load
(Dry Clothes)
–1.5 kg
Refresh
Type of load and soil level Max.
White and coloured cotton.
10 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabric items.
4 kg
4 kg
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose,
polyester items.
3 kg
duvet, bedspread and so on.
This cycle removes odours and helps to
dewrinkle the laundry.
Do not add detergent.
Energy
Saver;
Cold, 40°C
1400
1)
rpm
White and colourfast cotton. Set this
10 kg
program to have a good washing results and
decrease the energy consumption. The time
of the washing program is extended.
App
Program
––
You can send any additional program from
Mobile Application to store at this program
position and can recall to using it everytime
when you rotate program knob to this
position. This can be done through the App.
Program “Outdoor” is the default stored
program from factory.
Spin
Rinse + Spin To rinse and spin the laundry.
1400
rpm
1400
10 kg
To spin the laundry and drain the water in
the drum.
10 kg
rpm
Sports;
Cold to 40°C
Wool ;
Cold to 40°C
1200
rpm
1200
rpm
A gentle program designed for mixed
4 kg
fabrics found in delicate clothes.
2 kg
Specially tested program for woollen
garments bearing the “Pure new woollen,
non-shrink, machine washable” label.
Quick 15;
Cold to 30°C
Daily 39;
30°C to 40°C
1200
rpm
1400
rpm
1.5 kg
5.5 kg
Lightly soiled synthetics or mixed fabrics.
Daily wear coloured cotton clothes such as
shirts, blouses, towels and undergarments.
Ideal for low level of soil.
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Program;
Temperature
range
Speed
Full Wash 60;
30°C to 60°C
Favourite Recall your favourite program.
Max. Load
Spin
(Dry Clothes)
1400
rpm
––
Type of load and soil level Max.
10 kg
Daily wear coloured cotton clothes such as shirts,
blouses, towels and undergarments. Ideal for normal
level of soil.
1) Energy Saver Program with Temperature 40degC, Spin speed 1400rpm, O AutoDose
Detergent, O Autodose Softener options selected is recommended for a full load of normally
soiled cotton and is the Energy and Water rating label program.
Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as “hand wash”
provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued
by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care
label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1361
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.
3.3 Program Options Compatibility
Option
Program
No
Cottons
Mixed
Delicates
Bedding
Spin
Rinse
Hold
■
■
■
■
Auto
Dose
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Auto
Dose
Sensor
■
■
■
■
Stain
Wash
■
■
■
■
Vapour Refresh
Energy Saver
■
■
■
■
App Program
Spin
Rinse + Spin
Sports
Wool
Quick 15
Daily 39
Full Wash 60
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■■ ■■■
■
Favourite
Hygienic Care
1) “
” option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
2) “Stain” option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
2)
■
■
■
■
■
Hygienic
Care
■
■
■
■
■
■
1)
Prewash
■
■
■
■
■
Delay
End
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
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3.4 Options
Temperature Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase
or decrease the wash temperature if you
want your laundry to be washed at a
temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
Spin Selection Touchpad
Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase
or decrease the spin speed or select Rinse
Hold, if you want your laundry to be spun
at a speed different from the one proposed
by the washing machine.
●
No Spin ( )
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses.
●
Rinse Hold ( )
By selecting this option the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out and the drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry creases.
The door is still locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.
The door stays locked with the water
in the drum. To continue the cycle,
you must press (Start/Pause).
AutoDose Liquid Detergent
Touchpad
For activating and deactivating the
automatic detergent dosing refer to
“5.2 Detergent dispenser with AutoDose
tanks and manual compartments” on
page 19.
AutoDose Fabric Softener
Touchpad
For activating and deactivating the
automatic fabric softener loading
Refer to “5.2 Detergent dispenser
with AutoDose tanks and manual
compartments” on page 19.
Remote ( ) Touchpad
This option allows you to connect
washing machine to Wi-Fi network and
to link it to your smart phone.
By this functionality you can receive
notifications, control and monitor your
washing machine from your mobile
devices.
Please refer to Chapter “13. WI-FI
CONNECTIVITY SETUP”.
When the door is open, remote
functions are disabled.
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Delay End ( ) Touchpad
Before you start the program, this option
makes it possible to define the end of the
washing program from minimum of 1 hour
to maximum of 20 hours.
If program duration is longer than
3 hours, minimum Delay End
option starts from 4 hours.
Press the Delay End touchpad to choose
the end time as you wish. The display
shows the number of hours and the
indicator beside the touchpad is on.
This option must be selected after
choosing the wash program, and
before pressing the “Start/Pause”
touchpad.
For example, if the program duration of
your selected program is 3.20 hours and
you define the “Delay End” time to 6
hours. This means your wash program
will finish in 6 hours. (See diagram)
“Delay End” Time : 6 hrs.
Countdown
Pressed
Start/Pause
After selecting Delay End time, press
Start/Pause touchpad to start the
program. Machine will then countdown
and update time on the display every
hours until it reaches the starting point of
the wash cycle.
If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End
option after starting the program, follow
the steps below:
set the washing machine to PAUSE by
–
pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad;
–
deselect this option by pressing
“Delay End” touchpad, the display will
show delay time “ ”;
press the “Start/Pause” to start the
–
program.
Working Cycle
Start the
Program
3.20 hrs.2.40 hrs.
End of
Cycle
( ) Touchpad
Select “ ” option to turn ON
the sensors for the dirt and detergent
residue.
When using this option, the washing
machine will automatically check the dirt
level and detergent residue* on your
laundry. The machine will automatically
adjust the washing time and numbers of
rinses according to the load to make sure
that your clothes are really clean.
* Only for liquid detergent
The SensorWash technology consist of 2
different sensors for detection:
1) The 1
2) The 2
st
Turbidity sensor detects the
dirt level at the start of cycle and
automatically calculates the actual
time needed to remove the level of dirt
in the wash; from low dirt levels all the
way to the maximum dirt level.
The initial time displayed on the
control panel indicates the time
needed for the maximum dirt
level.
nd
Conductivity sensor will check
the amount of detergent residue after
the first rinse and the machine will
calculate the optimum number of
rinses (Maximum addition of 2 rinses)
needed to make sure that the
detergent residue is properly removed.
Please see details of detergent
usage at “Detergents Type and
Quantity of Detergent”
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Stain Touchpad
Press this touchpad to add the stain
phase to a program. The indicator of this
option comes on.
Use this function for laundry with hard to
remove stains.
You have 2 choices for adding stain
remover:
1. If AutoDose Detergent is O, when
you set this function,
• put the powder stain remover into
the compartment “Manual”
(powder) together with powder
detergent or
• put the liquid stain remover into
the compartment
together with liquid detergent.
powder liquid
2. If AutoDose Detergent is On, The
detergent is dispensed from the
AutoDose compartment. You can put
stain remover into the compartment
“Manual”
(liquid).
This function increases the program
duration.
Stain option can be combined with
temperature 40 to 90 °C only.
If you press AutoDose button
while Stain option is active,
AutoDose function is switched o,
but Stain option still remains active
in manual mode.
(powder) or I
I (liquid)
Prewash Touchpad
Select this option if you wish your
laundry to be pre-washed before the
main wash.
Use this option for heavy soil, especially
if containing sand, dust, mud and other
solid particles.
This option increases the program
duration.
You have 2 options for adding
prewash detergent:
1. If AutoDose Detergent is O, put
the detergent for Main wash phase
into the compartment “Manual”
(for powder) or
and pour detergent for Prewash
phase directly into the drum.
Detergent
for
Prewash
phase.
2. If AutoDose Detergent is On,
detergent is dispensed from the
AutoDose compartment during
Prewash phase. So, you do not
need to add more detergent.
Hygienic Care (
Select this option to add approximately
30 minutes of tumbling in vapour after
the rinse cycle.
• Vapour may not necessarily be visible
inside the drum during a vapour
cycle. Vapour is created below the
drum and allowed to naturally rise
into the clothes.
• Vapour may not be present during the
entire vapour cycle.
• Vapour function is more eective with
half load.
I (for liquid)
) Touchpad
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