Electrolux EWF 148317 W User Manual

EWF 148317 W

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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
Personalization 7
First use 7
Daily use 7
Helpful hints and tips 12
Washing programmes 13

Care and cleaning 16
What to do if… 19
Technical data 22
Consumption values 22
Special accessories for installation 22
Installation 23
Electrical connection 25
Environment concerns 25

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.

• The safety of Your appliance complies
with the industry standards and with legal
requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.

• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli­ance for future reference. Should the ap­pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.

• You MUST read them carefully before in­stalling or using the appliance.

• Before first starting up, check the appli­ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera­tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.

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 and children
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, cleaning and
maintenance.

• Under no circumstances should you at­tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re­pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction­ing. Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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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
against the wall.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al­low air to circulate freely under the appli­ance.

• Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connec­tions after the installation.

• 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
Washing Programme Table.

• 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 clean-

ing 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 appliance 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

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

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

• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a 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.

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

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows to­tal use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

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Detergent dispenser drawer

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Control panel

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Door opening handle

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Rating Plate

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Drain pump

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Adjustable feet

DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain re­mover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash pro­gramme. The stain remover is added dur­ing the stain action phase.

Compartment for powder or liquid de­tergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom­mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro­gramme.

Flap for powder or liquid deter-

gent (see "Flap for powder or liquid de­tergent" in the chapter "Daily use" for
more details).

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CONTROL PANEL

Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated
with the numbers given in this table.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1

Programme selector dial

2

SPIN REDUCTION button (Centrifuga)

3

OPTIONS button (Opzioni)
–PREWASH (Prelavaggio)
–DAILY (Quotidiano)
–SUPER QUICK (Rapido)

4

EXTRA RINSE button (Extra Risciac-
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5

Display

6

START/PAUSE button (Avvio/Pausa)

7

DELAY START button (Delay)

8

Indicator pilot lights

TABLE OF SYMBOLS

Programme dial

= Cold wash

= Delicates

Buttons Lights

= Rinse Hold = Washing

Combinations of buttons = Door locked

= Child safety lock = End of cycle

PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL

It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.

SPIN SPEED REDUCTION

By pressing this button you can reduce the
maximum spin speed allowed for the selec­ted programme or to select the available
option(s).

RINSE HOLD

By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro­gramme».

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PREWASH

By selecting this option the machine per­forms a prewash cycle before the main
wash phase. The washing time will be pro­longed. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.

DAILY

A cycle to be used for daily soiled cotton,
synthetic or delicate items in order to obtain
good washing performance in a short time.

SUPER QUICK

Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for
laundry which needs only freshening up.
We recommend you to reduce the fabrics
loading.

EXTRA RINSE

This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and
in areas where the water is very soft.

START PAUSE

This button allows you to start or to inter­rupt the selected programme.

DELAY START

The 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.

INDICATOR PILOT LIGHTS

8.1

8.2

8.3

After having pressed the button 6, the
WASHING pilot light (8.1) illuminates. When
the pilot light 8.1 illuminates this means that
the machine is operating.
The DOOR pilot light (8.2) illuminates when
the programme starts and indicates if the
door can be opened:

• light on: the door cannot be opened. The
machine is working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.

• light off: the door can be opened. The
programme is finished or the water has
been emptied out.

• light flashing: the door is opening in a few
minutes.

When the programme has finished the END
CYCLE pilot light (8.3) comes on.

DISPLAY

5.1:

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Duration of selected programme

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After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-

ample

). The 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.

• Alarm codes

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

ple

(see chapter «What to do if...»).

•

End of programme

When the programme has finished three
blinking zeros (

) are displayed, the

Door pilot light (8.2), the Washing pilot
light (8.1) and the pilot light of button 6
go out and the door can be opened.

•

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 red pilot light of button 6
light starts blinking.

•

Delay Start

The selected delay set by means of the
relevant button appears on the display for
a few seconds. The delay time value de-

creases by one unit every hour. When
only 1 hour remains, the time decreases
every minute.

5.2:

• Heating Phase

During the washing cycle the display
shows a temperature icon (5.2) to indi­cate that the appliance has started the
heating phase of the water in the tub.

5.3:

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Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the ap­pliance unsupervised without having the
worry that children might be injured by or
cause damage to the appliance. This
function remains able also when the
washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:
– before pressing button 6: it will be im-

possible to start the machine;

– after having pressed the button 6: it will

be impossible to change any other
programme or option.

To enable (disable) this option press si­multaneously for about 6 seconds 3 and
4 buttons until the symbol 5.3 appears
(disappears) on the display.

PERSONALIZATION

ACOUSTIC SIGNALS

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

• at the end of the cycle

• in the event of operating problems.
By pressing the 2 and 3 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 acoustic signal is reacti­vated.

FIRST USE

• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa­tion instructions.

• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.

• Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment

of the deter-

gent drawer in order to activate the

ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle
at the highest temperature 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 main
wash compartment and start the
machine.

DAILY USE

Load the laundry

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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.
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of wa­ter leakage or damage to the laundry.

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 compart-

ment

or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).

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.

FLAP FOR POWDER OR LIQUID
DETERGENT

UP- The flap position if using POWDER
detergent

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If the flap is not in the desired position:

• Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops.

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The flap is down and you wish to use
powder detergent:

• Turn the flap up.

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• Measure out the detergent.

• Pour the powder detergent into the main
wash compartment

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• Remove the remaining powder form
the flap.

• There is remaining powder detergent
in the main wash compartment at
the end of a washing programme.
Check if the flap is in the right posi­tion.

The flap is up and you wish to use liq­uid detergent:

• Turn the flap down.

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• Measure out the detergent.

For the quantity of detergent, refer al­ways to what is written on the product
packing and ensure that the detergent
can be poured in the drawer.

• Pour the liquid detergent in the compart­ment

without exceeding the limit indi-

cated in the flap.

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• Close the dispenser drawer.

Warning! Do not use the flap in
"DOWN" position with:

• Gelatinous detergent or thick deter­gent.

• Powder detergent.

• With programmes with prewash.

• Do not use liquid detergent if the
washing programme doesn't start
immediately.

In these cases, use the flap in "UP"
position .

SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME
BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR DIAL (1)

You can choose the right programme for
any type of laundry following the descrip­tions on the washing programme tables
(see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the
programme selector dial to the required
programme. The programme selector de­termines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
water level, drum movement, number of rin­ses) and the washing temperature accord­ing to the type of laundry. The pilot light of
button 6 starts blinking and the display
shows the duration of the selected pro­gramme. The selector dial can be turned ei­ther clockwise or counterclockwise. Posi-

tion

to Reset programme/Switching OFF

the machine.

For the description of each washing
programmes of the selector dial, con-

sult the chapter «Washing pro­grammes».

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

,

to switch the machine off.

Caution! If you turn the programme

selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 6 will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed on
the display to indicate a wrong
selection. The machine will not perform
the new selected programme.

REDUCE THE SPIN SPEED BY
PRESSING BUTTON 2

When the required programme has been
selected, your appliance automatically pro­poses the maximum spin speed provided
for that programme.
Press button 2 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.

SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS BY
PRESSING BUTTONS 2, 3 AND 4

Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro­gramme and before starting the pro­gramme. When these buttons are pressed,
the corresponding pilot lights illuminate.
When they are pressed again, the pilot
lights go out. If an incorrect option is selec­ted, the integrated red pilot light of the but­ton 6 flashes for 3 times.

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

SELECT THE DELAY START BY
PRESSING BUTTON 7

Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 7 re­peatedly, to set the desired delay. The set
delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear
on the display a few seconds, then the du­ration of the programme will appear again.

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You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 6.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 6.
Selecting the delayed start:

1. Set the programme and the required
options.

2. Press button 7 to set the delay start .

3. Press button 6:
– the machine starts its hourly count-

down.

– The programme will start after the

selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 6:

1. Press button 6 to set the washing ma­chine to PAUSE.

2.

Press button 7 once until the value

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is displayed

3. Press button 6 again to start the pro­gramme.

Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
the DRAIN programme.

START THE PROGRAMME BY
PRESSING BUTTON 6

To start the selected programme, press the
button 6, the corresponding green pilot light
stops blinking. The pilot lights 8.1 and 8.2
illuminate to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 6: the corresponding
green pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 6
again. If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the red pi­lot light of the button 6 blinks for 3 times
the message Err is displayed for a few sec­onds.

ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME

It is possible to change some options be­fore the programme carries them out.

Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but­ton 6.
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-

lector dial to

and then to the new pro-

gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 6 again. The wash­ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.

INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME

Press the button 6 to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond­ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro­gramme.

CANCELLING A PROGRAMME

Turn the selector dial to

to cancel a pro­gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.

OPENING THE DOOR

After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked. If you
need to open the door, press first the but­ton 6 to set the machine to PAUSE. After a
few minutes the light 8.2 goes out. It is pos­sible to open the door.
If this light remains lit and the door is
locked, this means that the machine is al­ready heating or that the water level is too
high. In any case, do not try to force the
door!
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

. 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 set
the programme and options again. Press
button 6 to start the machine.

AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME

The machine stops automatically. The dis­play shows three blinking zeros (

).

Some acoustic signals sound. The light of
button 6, the lights 8.1 and 8.2 go off.
After some minutes the light 8.3 illuminates.
The door can be opened.

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If you have set a programme or an option
that ends with water left in the tub, the light

8.2 remains on. The door is locked. The
water must be emptied out before opening
the door. During this time the drum contin­ues to rotate at regular intervals.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:

1.

Turn the programme selector dial to
.

2. Set the draining or spinning pro­gramme.

3. If needed reduce the spin speed.

4. Press button 6.
At the end of the programme, the light 8.2
goes off. The door can be now opened.

Turn the programme selector dial to

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.

Stand by : once the programme has finish­ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness of

the display is reduced. By pressing any but­ton the appliance will come out of the ener­gy saving status.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

SORTING OUT 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.

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.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

REMOVING STAINS

Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad­visable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen­tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot­ton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since
the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with

acetone

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, lay the garment on a soft cloth

and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks 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

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, 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.

1) do not use acetone on artificial silk

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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 liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.

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.
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

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. If the wa­ter hardness degree is medium or high we
suggest you to add a water softener follow­ing always the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read­just the quantity of the detergent.

WASHING PROGRAMMES

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

Detergent

Compartment

Cotoni

95° - 60°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
For white cottons (heavily soiled items).

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH / DAI­LY / SUPER

QUICK

1)

EXTRA RINSE

2)

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

Detergent

Compartment

Cotoni Eco

3)

60°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg

For white and fast coloured cotton

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 so saving energy.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE

2)

Cotoni Eco

3)

40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg

For coloured cotton

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 so saving energy.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE

2)

Cotoni

40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
For coloured cottons (lightly soiled items).

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
DAILY / SUPER

QUICK

1)

EXTRA RINSE

2)

Sintetici

60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3.5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar­ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
DAILY / SUPER

QUICK

1)

EXTRA RINSE

2)

Delicati

40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 3.5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
DAILY / SUPER

QUICK

1)

EXTRA RINSE

2)

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

Detergent

Compartment

Lana / A mano

40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as well
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with
«hand washing» care symbol. Note: A single or bulky item
may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the
final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load
manually and then select the spinning programme.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD

Risciacquo

Rinse - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. To intensify
the rinsing action, select the option EXTRA RINSE. The
appliance will add some additional rinses.

SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE

Scarico

Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold option set.

Centrifuga

Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro­grammes with the Rinse Hold option set. If needed, re­duce the spin speed to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.

SPIN REDUCTION

Mini 30

30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Ideal for laundry which is lightly soiled or which only needs
freshening up.

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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry

Options

Detergent

Compartment

= OFF

For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .

1) If you set the Rapido option (button 3), we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.

3) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the Cotoni
Eco 60 °C and Cotoni Eco 40 °C are respectively the «standard 60 °C cotton programme» and the «standard 40
°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water
consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.

CARE AND CLEANING

Warning! 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 pro-

gramme.

• Use a normal measure of detergent,

must be a powder with biological proper­ties.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

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

Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.

CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

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

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2

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.

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Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.

WASHING DRUM

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 wash-

ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi­dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and 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.

DRAIN PUMP

Regularly examine the drain pump and
make sure that it is clean.
Clean the pump regularly and/or if:

• The appliance does not drain the water.

• The drum cannot turn.

• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.

• A problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more
details).

Warning!

1. Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.

2. Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates. Do not clean
the drain pump if the water in the
appliance is hot. The water must
be cold before you clean the drain
pump.

To clean the drain pump:

1. Open the pump door.

2. Put a container below the recess of the
drain pump to collect the water that
flows out.

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3. Press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out.

4. When the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp­ty the container. Do steps 3 and 4
again and again until no more water
flows out from the drain pump.

5. Pull back the drainage duct.

6. Unscrew the filter and remove it.

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2

7. Remove fluff and objects from the
pump.

8. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not occur,
contact the service centre.

9. Clean the filter under the water tap and
put it back in the pump into the special
guides.

10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the
filter to prevent leakages.

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1

11. Close the drain pump door.

Warning!

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

CLEANING THE WATER INLET
FILTERS

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

1. Turn off the water tap.

2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.

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3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.

4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.

5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some wa­ter may flow.

6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.

7. Screw the hose back to the machine
and make sure the connection is tight.

8. Turn on the water tap.

EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT

If the appliance cannot drain the water, pro­ceed as follows to empty out the machine:

1. pull out the plug from the power sock­et;

2. close the water tap;

3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;

4. open the pump door;

5. place a container on the floor below the
recess of the drain pump;

6. press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out;

7. when the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp­ty the container;
repeat this operation until water stops
flowing out;

8. if necessary clean the pump (refer to
the section ‘Drain pump’ );

9. close the drain pump door.

When you drain the water with the emer­gency drain procedure, you must activate
again the drain system:

1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent dispens­er.

2. Start the programme to drain the wa­ter.

FROST PRECAUTIONS

If the machine is installed in a place where
the temperature could drop below 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. unscrew the water inlet hose from the
tap;

4. put the two ends of the inlet hose in a
container and let the water flow out of
the hose.

5. empty the drain pump as described in
the ‘Emergency drain’ section.

6. when the drain pump is empty, install
the water inlet hose again.

Warning!

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

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 pilot light of button 6 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the

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display and at the same some acoustic sig­nals sound every 20 seconds to indicate
that the machine is not working:

•

: problem with the water supply.

•

: problem with the water draining.

•

: door open.

Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 6 to restart the pro­gramme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem Possible cause/Solution

The washing machine does
not start:

The door has not been closed.

•Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.

• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.

• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 6 has
not been depressed.

• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again.
The delay start has been selected.

• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay
start.

The Child Safety Lock has been activated.

• Deactivate this device.

The machine does not fill:

The water tap is closed.

• Open the water tap.

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.

• Check the inlet hose connection.

The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter is blocked.

• Clean the water inlet filter (See ‘Cleaning the water inlet filter’ for
more details).

The door is not properly closed.

•Close firmly the door.

The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:

The drain hose is squashed or kinked.

• Check the drain hose connection.

The drain filter is clogged.

• Clean the drain filter.

You have set an option or a programme that ends with the water
left in the tub or that eliminates all the spinning phases.

• Select the draining or spinning programme.

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Redistribute the laundry.

There is water on the floor:

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

• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.

Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fit­ting. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is damp.

• Check the water inlet hose connection.

The inlet hoses is damaged.

• Change it with a new one.

The filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.

• Screw the filter fully in.

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Problem Possible cause/Solution

Unsatisfactory washing re­sults:

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.

The correct temperature was not selected.

• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.

Excessive laundry load.

• Reduce the laundry load.

The door will not open:

The programme is still running.

• Wait the end of washing cycle.

The door lock has not been released.

• Check if there is water left in the tub or wait the door release (in
any case do not force the door open!)

There is water in the drum.

• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.

The machine vibrates is
noisy:

The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

• Check the correct installation of the appliance.

The support feet have not been adjusted

• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Redistribute the laundry.

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.

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.

• Redistribute the laundry.

The load is too small.

• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.

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.

Mod. ... ... ...

Prod. No. ... ... ...

Ser. No. ...

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TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions Width

Height
Depth
Depth (Overall dimensions)

60 cm
85 cm
60 cm
63 cm

Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse

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

Water supply pressure Minimum

Maximum

0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa

Maximum Load Cotton

8 kg

1)

Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm

1) Maximum load in accordance with EN60456.

CONSUMPTION VALUES

The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the
quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.

Programmes Load

(kg)

Energy con-

sumption

(kWh)

Water con-

sumption (li-

tre)

Approximate

programme

duration (mi-

nutes)

Remaining

moisture

(%)

1)

Cottons 60 °C 8 1.4 63 160 52

Cottons 40 °C 8 0.6 63 130 52

Synthetics 40 °C 3.5 0.6 54 80 41

Delicates 40 °C 3.5 0.6 63 65 48

Wool/Hand wash
30 °C

2 0.25 55 60 32

Standard cotton programmes

Standard 60 °C
cotton

8 1.17 61 205 52

Standard 60 °C
cotton

4 0.77 49 159 52

Standard 40 °C
cotton

4 0.69 49 161 52

1) At the end of spin phase.

Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)

0.1 1.6

SPECIAL ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION

RUBBER FEET KIT (4055126249)

Available from your authorized dealer.
The rubber feet are particularly recommen­ded on floating, slippery and wooden floors.
Mount the rubber feet to prevent vibration,
noises and displacement of the appliance
during operation.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with
the kit.

FIXING PLATE KIT (405517114)

Available from your authorized dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth, se­cure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

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INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

All transit bolts and packing must be re­moved before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices
so that they can be refitted if the machine
ever has to be transported again.

1. After removing all the packaging, care­fully lay machine on it’s back to remove
the polystyrene base from the bottom.

2. Remove the power supply cable and
the draining hose from the hose holders
on the rear of the appliance.

3. Unscrew the three bolts.

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2

4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

5. Open the porthole. Remove the poly­styrene block fitted on the door seal.
Remove from the drum the objects
supplied with the machine.

6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plas­tic plug caps supplied in the bag con­taining the instruction booklet.

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. Level
the washing machine by raising or lowering
the feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as
they incorporate a self locking nut, but the

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machine MUST be level and stable. If nec­essary, check the setting with a spirit level.
Any necessary adjustment can be made
with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents
vibration, noise and displacement of the
machine during operation.

Caution! Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.

WATER INLET

An inlet hose is supplied and can been
found inside the machine drum. Do not use
the hose from your previous machine to
connect to the water supply.

This appliance must be connected
to a cold water supply.

1. Connect the hose with the angled con­nection to the machine.

2. Do not place the inlet hose downwards.
Angle the hose to the left or right de­pending on the position of your water
tap.

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose,
be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.

45°

35°

4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.

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.

• In a sink drain pipe branch. This

branch must be above the trap so that
the bend is at least 60 cm above the
ground.

• Directly into a drain pipe at a height of

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

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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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Any electrical work required to in­stall this appliance must be carried
out by qualified electrician or com­petent person.

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.

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.

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
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 council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

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.

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.

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

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