Electrolux EWF 890 Instruction Booklet

WASHING MACHINE

EWF 890

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use environmentally

friendly paper.

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.

Washing hints 10

Sorting the laundry 10

Before loading the laundry 10

Maximum loads 10

Laundry weights 10

Removing stains 10

Detergents and additives 11

Quantity of detergents to be used 11

Internationnal wash code symbols 12

Operating sequence 13-15

Washing programmes 16-17

Maintenance 18

Bodywork 18

Door Seal 18

Detergent dispenser drawer 18

Drain pump 18

Water inlet filter 19

Emergency emptying out 19

Frost precautions 19

Something not working? 20-21

Warnings 3

Disposal 4

Tips for environmental protection 4

Technical specifications 4

Installation 5

Unpacking 5

Positioning 5

Water inlet 5

Water drainage 6

Electrical connection 6

Your new washing machine 7

Description of the appliance 7

Detergent dispenser drawer 7

Use 8

Control panel 8

Controls 8-9

Contents

Transport damages

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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Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the
feet and the floor.

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. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects
such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can
cause extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.

Warnings

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to 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.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.

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Disposal

Tips for environmental protection

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.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!

To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time
(the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling
can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.

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

SPIN SPEED max 800 rpm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUANCY 220-240V / 50HZ
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50kPa

Maximum 800kPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS

Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 8 kg

Synthetics 3.5 kg
Delicates 3.5 kg
Woollens 2 kg
Handwash 2 kg
Silk 1 kg

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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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two

rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing
one of the corner packing pieces between the
machine and the floor

2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom

of the machine and release the two plastic bags.

3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,

removing it towards the right and then
downwards.

4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag,

removing it towards the left and then upwards.
Remove the bottom cover placed into the drum of
your appliance, lay it’s hook as the arrow ’A’
indicates and push the top of the cover to seal it
closed

Important: You can find more detailed instructions
regarding the bottom cover assembling in it’s relative
bag.

5. Set the machine upright and remove the
remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will

find in the envolope containing the instruction
manual.

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 cupboard
units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable
feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or
similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3/4” BSP
thread.
Use the hose supplied with the washing machine.
DO NOT USE OLD HOSES.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

P1051

Installation

P1128

P0002

P1088

P1129

P0001

P1123

2

3

1

P1126

P1127

P0021

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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. Run it along the
floor; only the part near the drainage point must be
raised.

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

P0023

P0022

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-240 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for damage or injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Service Centre.

Important!

When the appliance is installed the power supply
cable must be easily accessible.

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1. Detergent dispenser drawer

2. Control panel

3. Door handle

4. Drain pump

5. Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Pre-wash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Your new washing machine

Description of the appliance

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4

3

5

START

Add

Prewash

Rinse

Wash

End

800

700

600

500

Spin

0

Clothes

Off

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Drain

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Rinse
Hold

Jeans

Delicate

Wool

Synthetic

Easy Iron

40°

40°

40°

40°

30°

Silk

30°

Quick 30

Hand Wash

30°

Cotton Eco

Cotton

Daily Cotton

60°

60°

60°

Spin

Extra

Prewash Rinse

Time
Save

Night
Cycle

This new machine, which is fitted with the New Jet System, meets all modern requirements for effective
treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

• The special Handwash programme with its new delicate wash system treats your delicate items with
extreme care.

• The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.

• The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.

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Use

Control panel

1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer

2.Programme selector dial

The programme selector dial is divided into three
sections:

1. Cotton 60°, Cotton Eco 60°, Daily Cotton 60°
(Green section)

2. Jeans 40°,Synthetics 40°,Easy iron 40°,Delicates
40°,Wool 30°,Silk Wool 30°,Hand Wash Wool 30°,
Quick30 (Blue section)

3. Drain, Rinse & Spin, Spin, Delicate Spin
(grey section)

The selector dial can be turned eighter clockwise or
anti-clockwise. Position “Daily Cotton Wool 60°”
corresponds to an energy saving programme for
cotton and to “Off ” to reset programme or switching
OFF the machine. At the end of programme, the
selector dial must be turned to position “Off ” to
switch the machine OFF

3. Spin Speed button “Spin”

Press this button repeatedly to change the spin
speed, if you want your laundry to be spin at a speed
different from the one proposed by the washing
machine and the relevent LED will light up.

By pressing the Spin speed button you can also
choose No Spin option.

Off

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Drain

Jeans

Delicate

Wool

Synthetic

Easy Iron

40°

40°

40°

40°

30°

Silk

30°

Quick 30

Hand Wash

30°

Cotton Eco

Cotton

Daily Cotton

60°

60°

60°

No Spin option : when you choose this option,
the machine will drain the water of the last rinse, and
eliment the spin phase.To spin the Laundry, select
spin or delicate spin programme.

Select the desired spin speed by pressing this button
and press Start/ Add Clothes button.

4. Rinse Hold Button

when you choose this option, the machine will not
drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle
the laundry.

At the end of cycle, the light of “Start/ Add Clothes”
button goes off, the light corresponding to rinse hold
option and “End” pilot light remain lit.

There are two possibilities to drain out the water.

• Select the programme “Drain”

The water is drained out without spinning

• Select programme “Spin” or “Delicate Spin”

Select the spin speed by means of the relevent

button and press the “Start/ Add Clothes” button.
The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at
the selected speed.

Attention: Before selecting “Drain”, “Spin” or

“Delicate spin” programme, the selector dial has to

be positioned on “Off”.

5. Options Button

Depending on the programme, different functions can
be combined. These must be selected after choosing
the desired programme and before pressing the “Start
/ Add Clothes” button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
LED will light up. When they are pressed again, the
corresponding LED goes out.

123 4 5 6 7

START

Add

Prewash

Rinse

Wash

End

800

700

600

500

Spin

0

Clothes

Off

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Drain

EWF 890

Rinse
Hold

Jeans

Delicate

Wool

Synthetic

Easy Iron

40°

40°

40°

40°

30°

Silk

30°

Quick 30

Hand Wash

30°

Cotton Eco

Cotton

Daily Cotton

60°

60°

60°

Spin

Extra

Prewash Rinse

Time
Save

Night
Cycle

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Press these buttons to select the following options:

1.Prewash: Select this option if you wish your laundry
to be prewashed before the main wash (not
available for wool ,handwash ,mini programme and
silk programmes.)

The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in

programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics,
whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the
water is only drained.

2.Extra Rinse: This option can be selected with all
programmes, except the wool and handwash
programme. The machine will add 2 rinses for
cottons and 1 rinse for synthetics, delicates and silk
programme.This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where
the water is very soft.

3 Night Cycle: This option can be selected with all

programmes. It eliminates all spin phases of the
cycle, increasing the number of rinses, stops the
cycle before final spin with water in the drum,
eleminating the buzzer signal.To continue, it is
necessory to select a drain or spin cycle.

4.Time Save: This option can be used for lightly soiled
(not for wool, hand wash, silk and miniprogramme)
in order to obtain a good washing programme in a
short time. The washing time will be reduced
according to the type of fabric .

6. Start/ Add Clothes Button

This button has 2 functions:

Start:

after you have selected the desired programme and
options, press this button to start the washing
machine. The light close to the button will stop
flashing and remain lit.

Add Clothes:

When you press this button again, the programme in
progress is interrupted. The light close to the button
will start flashing. To restart the programme, press
the button again. When you press “Add Clothes”, it
becomes possible to open the door if:

The washing machine is not in the heating phase;

The level of the water is not high;

The drum is not turning.

Important! You must pause the washing machine

before you make any change in the programme in

progress, by pressing “START/ Add Clothes” button.

7. Programme Phase indicator
Light

By selecting the wash programme, the LED
corresponding to the various phases making up the
programme lights.

After you have started the programme, only the LED
relevant to the phase that is currently being carried
out will remain lit.

At the end of the programme the “End” LED
illuminates.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites
may lose their “whiteness” in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash; they
should therefore be washed separately the first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left in the
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks
and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or
detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie
them up in a bag or net.

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.

General rules:

Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full;

Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than

one third full.

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient
use of water and energy.

For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

bathrobe 1200 g

napkin 100 g

quilt cover 700 g

sheet 500 g

pillow case 200 g

tablecloth 250 g

towels 200 g

tea cloth 100 g

night dress 200 g

ladies’ briefs 100 g

man’s work shirt 600 g

man’s shirt 200 g

man’s pyjamas 500 g

blouse 100 g

men’s underpants 100 g

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 (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics with bleach.

Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any
residual marks with bleach.

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Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
rinse thoroughly.

Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour,
washing temperature and degree of soiling.

All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:

– powder detergents for all types of fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)

and woollens,

– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature

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

The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.

If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.

The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.

Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting the
programme.

Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations
on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»

mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

– you are washing a small load,

– the laundry is lightly soiled,

– large amounts of foam form during washing.

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Operating sequence

Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer. Then run a cotton
60°C cycle , with the machine empty, in order to
remove any manufacturing residue from the drum
and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

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

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out the prewash or soak phase,
pour detergent into the appropriate compartment
marked .

3. Measure out the additive

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

C0065

C0064

P0004

4.Switch the machine ON and OFF

Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to
the switch appliance on.To switch the appliance off
turn it to “Off”.

5.Select the desired programme

Turn the selector dial to the desired position: the
LED corresponding to the different phases making
up the selected programme illuminate.

Off

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Drain

Jeans

Delicate

Wool

Synthetic

Easy Iron

40°

40°

40°

40°

30°

Silk

30°

Quick 30

Hand Wash

30°

Cotton Eco

Cotton

Daily Cotton

60°

60°

60°

Off

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Drain

Jeans

Delicate

Wool

Synthetic

Easy Iron

40°

40°

40°

40°

30°

Silk

30°

Quick 30

Hand Wash

30°

Cotton Eco

Cotton

Daily Cotton

60°

60°

60°

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6. Select the spin speed
or No Spin Option

Press the “Spin” button repeatedly, in order to select
the desired spin speed or the No Spin option. The
relevant LED will light up.

If you select the No Spin option, the machine will
stop at the end of the programme eliminating the spin
phase.

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7. Select the desired option

Press the relevent button to select the required
options. Depending on the selected programm, only
certain options are avialable and shown during the
selection phase.

Note:Not all the options are compatible between
themselves. The uncompatible option icons will
disappear.

800

700

600

500

0

Spin

8. Start the Programme

Press the “Start/Add clothes” button. The relevant
LED will stop flashing. and only the LED relevant to
the phase that is in progress will remain lit.

9. How to change a programme
during its cycle

You can alter the programme before it starts.
When the programme has started, you can only reset
it by turning the programme selector dial to «Off»
position and then you can select the new
programme. Start it by pressing the “Start/Add
clothes” button.

10.How to interupt a programme
during its cycle

Press the “Start/Add clothes” button to interrupt a
programme which is running, the corresponding LED
starts to flash. Press the same button again to restart
the programme.

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11. Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to position «Off» to cancel a
programme which is running. Now you can select a
new programme.

12. How to open the door during
the cycle of a programme

You can open the door, after having set the washing
machine to PAUSE phase, by pressing “Start/Add
clothes” button provided the following conditions
exist:

1) the washing machine is not in the heating phase

beyond 55°C

2) the level of the water is not high;

3) the drum is not turning.

After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the
door.

Pay attention to the level of the water in the
washing machine!

13. End of programme

The washing machine stops automatically at the end
of the ptogramme giving an audible signal.

If the No Spin option has been selected, the LED
of the “Start/Add clothes” button goes off, the LED
and the “End” LED remain lit to indicate that the spin
phase is eliminated.
To spin the laundry select the spin speed by means of
the relevant button and then press the “Start/Add
clothes” button. The laundry is spun at the selected
spin speed.
Turn the programme selector dial to position «Off» to
switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the washing machine.
Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
accidentally in the drum, where they might get
damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or
bleed colour into another load of laundry.
We advise you to close the water supply tap and
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing
machine.

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Wash programmes
Fabrics

Type of Laundry

Description of
Programme

Availble options

Max. Load

*This programme at 60c is the reference program for the energy label according to EEC directive 92/75

Programme table

Washing Programmes

Cotton 60°

Cotton Eco 60°

Daily Cotton 60°*

Jeans 40°

Synthetics 40°

Easy Iron 40°

Delicate 40°

Wool 30°

Silk 30°

White and coloured
cotton e.g Sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen

Coloured cotton
e.g. shirts, blouses,
towels and
undergarments

Economy wash for
whites or fast
coloured cotton or
linen fabircs,
normally soiled shirts

Coloured cotton or
linen fabric,
normally soiled
shirts, blouses

Synthetics or
mixed fabrice e.g
lingerie, coloured
garments

Synthetics and
Delicates

Clothes labelled
“Pure new wool,
non-shrink machine
washable” and silk
fabric

Delicate fabrices,
e.g. acryllics,
Polyester mixture

Main wash at
60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

8 kg

4.5 kg

4.5 kg

8 kg

3.5 kg

3.5 kg

3.5 kg

2 kg

1 kg

Prewash
Extra Rinse
Night Cycle
No Spin

Prewash
Extra Rinse
Night Cycle
No Spin

Main wash at
60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at
60°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Main wash at
40°C
3 rinses
Long spin

Prewash
Time Save
Extra Rinse
No Spin
Night Cycle

Main wash at
40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at
40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Main wash at
40°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Delicate fabrices,
Silk to be
handwashed

Main wash at
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin

Night Cycle
No Spin.

No Spin
Night Cycle
Extra Rinse

Prewash
Extra Rinse
Night Cycle
No Spin
Time Save

Prewash
Time Save
Extra Rinse
No Spin

Prewash
Time Save
Extra Rinse
No Spin
Night Cycle

Prewash
Time Save
Extra Rinse
No Spin
Night Cycle

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Wash programmes
Fabrics

Type of Laundry

Description of
Programme

Availble options

Max. Load

Programme table

Special Programmes

For Draining out last
rinse water in
programmes with the
rinse hold option

Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed items
of cotton fabrics.

Hand Wash 30°

Quick 30

Drain

Rinse & Spin

Spin

Delicate Spin

Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics.

Special Programme
for extremly delicate
items

Seperate Spin
for Cottons

Seperate spin for
delicate items

Main Wash at 30°C
3 Rinses
Short Spin

Draning Of Water

3 rinses with liquid
additive if required
long spin at
maximum speed.

2 kg

4.5 kg

8 kg

8 kg

No Spin
Night Cycle

Main Wash at
30°C
3 Rinses
Short Spin

No Spin
Night Cycle

Drain and Spin at
maximum speed

8 kg

Short Spin

3.5 kg

No Spin
Night Cycle
Extra Rinse

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Maintenance

1. Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with soap and
water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft
cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.

2. Door seal

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

3. Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear left-hand
corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartments can be removed.

C0067

C0066

P1050

Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the
drawer after cleaning.

4. Drain pump

The pump should be inspected if

• the machine does not empty and/or spin

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

Proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the appliance.

• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.

• Open the pump door.

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

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

• When no more water comes out, unscrew the
pump cover and remove the pump. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when
removing the pump.

P1115

P1114

P0038

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

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

• Screw the pump cover fully in.

• Close the pump door.

5. Water inlet filter

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

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a stiff brush.

Screw the hose back onto the tap.

P1090

P1117

6. Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the pump door;

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

• clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;

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

• screw the pump cover again and close the door.

7. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:

• Remove the plug from the socket.

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose from the tap.

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

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

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.

When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

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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 Force Centre, please carry out the
checks listed below.
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect
use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/ADD CLOTHES button to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.

Something not working?

The machine does not
start

• The door has not been closed.

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

• There is no supply at the socket.

• The main fuse has blown.

• The Start/Add Clothes button has not been pressed.

The machine does not
fill

• The water tap is closed.

• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.

• The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked.

• The door has not been closed.

The machine fills then
empties immediately

• The end of the drain hose is too low.

• The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.

• There is no vent in the end of th

e drain hose.

The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin

• The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.

• The option has been selected.

• The drain pump may be blocked.

• The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the
instructions for connecting to the waste.

• The drainage system pipes are blocked.

• The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside
the drum to allow the machine to spin.

There is water on the
floor

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

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

• The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.

• The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.

• The drainage system pipes are blocked.

•

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

Possible causes

Problem

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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.

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

Ser. No. .........

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P0042

P1035UK

Water is not

visible in the machine. The machine,

which is the result of modern technology, runs

in a very economical way with low water

consumption. Performance is

nevertheless excellent.

The machine makes an unusual

noise. The machine is fitted with a commutator

motor which improves machine

performance.

P1034UK

Problem Possible cause

• 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.

• The door will not open:

• The programme is still running.

• The door lock has not been released.

• There is water in the drum.

The door could be opened only when «Door
openable» message appears in the display and
the door locked light goes off.

• The machine vibrates
or is noisy:

• The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.

• The support feet have not been adjusted.

• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

• Unsatisfactory washing results:

• Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.

• Excessive laundry load.

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