electrolux EWN14991W User Manual

User Manual

Guide d’utilisation

Washing Machine

Lave-linge

EWF 14991 W

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-ofMind. Good luck!

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Contents

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

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

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

Use....................................................9

Washing hints..................................22

International wash code symbol ......25

Washing programme..................26-27

Programme information ...................28

Care and cleaning ...........................29

Something not working....................33

Techical data ...................................37

Consumption values ........................38

Installation .......................................39

Environment concerns.....................43

Guarantee conditions ......................44

Customer service centres................45

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

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Safety Information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

General safety

● It is dangerous to alter the

specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

● During high temperature wash

programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

● Make sure that small pets do not

climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using.

● Any objects such as coins, safety

pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.

● Only use the advised quantities of

fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

● Wash small items such as socks,

laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.

● Do not use your washing machine to

wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material.

● Always unplug the appliance and

turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance.

● Under no circumstances should you

attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

● This appliance is heavy. Care should

be taken when moving it.

● When unpacking the appliance,

check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.

● All packing and transit bolts must be

removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual.

● After having installed the appliance,

check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable.

● If the machine is situated on a

carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely

● Always be sure, that there is no

water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation.

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● If the appliance is installed in a

location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of freezing”chapter.

● Any plumbing work required to install

this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

● Any electrical work required to install

this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Use

● This appliance is designed for

domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.

● Only wash fabrics which are

designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.

● Do not overload the appliance. See

the relevant section in the user manual.

● Before washing, ensure that all

pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.

● Garments which have been in

contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.

● Never pull the power supply cable to

remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

● Never use the washing machine if

the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible.

Child safety

● This washing machine is not

intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

● 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

● Keep all detergents in a safe place

out of children’s reach.

● Make sure that children or pets do

not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.

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

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Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Door opening handle

Drain pump

Adjustable feet

1 2

Cottons

Favourite

Synthetics

Cottons Economy

Blanket

14 min

Rinses

Silk

Drain

Spin

Specials

Time Manager

Delicates

Wool

Handwash

Time

Manager

Option

Temp.

Spin

Start/ Pause

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8Kg Dynamic System

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Wash

Fabric Softener

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Control panel

Favourite

Cottons Economy

Blanket

14 min

Specials

Rinses

Drain

Cottons

Synthetics

Silk

Spin

1 4 5 73 6 82

Programme selector dial

Display

Temperature button

Spin reduction button

Options buttons

Confirm button

Start/Pause button

Time Manager

Delicates

Wool

Handwash

Temp.

Spin

Option

Manager

8Kg Dynamic System

Time

Start/ Pause

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Time manger buttons

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Use First Use

● Ensure that the electrical and water

connections comply with the installation instructions.

● Remove the polystryrene block and

any material from the drum.

Setting the language

When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector dial, you must set the language in which you want the indicators in the display to appear. When the appliance is switched on again all indicators in the display will appear in this language.

Important!

If the display is not showing any language, the appliance has already been switched on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press at the same time Te m p. and Spin buttons for 6 seconds to activate the menu language. By pressing the «Options» buttons you can scroll all the available languages. Press the Ok button twice to confirm your choice.

Setting the time

After having chosen the language you must set the time prior to the first wash and when changing to and from daylight savings time. The clock setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it.

With a short/single time pressure of the «Options» buttons, the time varies minute by minute. With a continue pressure of the same buttons, the time varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes. Press the Ok button to fix the current time.

Daily Use

Customize your appliance

This appliance is provided of a «settings» menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want.

When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press the «Options» buttons to activate the Options menu. By pressing again the same buttons you can move through all the available options till when you locate the «Settings» menu. Press «Ok» to access in the menu. Use again «Up/Down» buttons to scroll all the settings and press «Ok» button to confirm your choice.

Setting the sound volume

The sound setting permits you to modify the volume of the sound emitter. By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can choose between different volume levels from

9 = max.).

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Setting the brightness

The Brightness setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the display.

By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decrease the brightness. You can choose between different levels

0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).

from Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Setting the contrast

The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the display.

0 to 9 (0 = no sound;

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By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decrease the contrast. You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Reset settings

The Reset setting function allows you to re-apply the factory settings. Press Ok button to activate this function.

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Return to main menu

This setting function allows you to return to the options menu. Locate the «Back» option by pressing the «Options» .

Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

Acoustic signals

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

● when the appliance is switched on

● by pressing the Start/Pause button

● at the end of the cycle

● in the event of operating problems

If you want disable the acoustic signals, except for the event of operating problems, please refer to the previous chapter «setting the sound volume».

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Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the «prewash» phase, pour it into the compartment marked .

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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.

Load the laundry

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

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Select the required programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. When the appliance is switched on, a frielndly jingle can be heard, at the same time the Electrolux logo appears on the display and, for few seconds, a short description of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display. After having selected the programme, the appliance will propose on the display the following information:

temperature

spin speed

selected option icons

soil degree (*)

washing programme duration

end of washing cycle

(*) Only with Normal, Synthetics and

Delicates programmes.

2:00

1400

20:33

Cottons ,

●

Synthetics , Delicates

● Specials : Wool

, Silk , Spin , Drain , Rinses , 14 min. Cottons Economy .

● Favourite programmes : 1, 2.

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

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off.

Attention!

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, on the display will appear the following message: «Please

turn programme selector dial in last used position». The machine will not

perform the new selected programme.

Display

Handwash

Blanket ,

1 2 3 4

The Start/Pause button light will start flashing.

The selector dial is divided into following sections:

Silk

Time Manager

Synthetics

Delicates

Wool

Handwash

Favourite

Cottons Economy

Blanket

14 min

Specials

Rinses

Drain

Cottons

Spin

Note!

The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of functions and combine them with each other using only a few control elements (1 programme selector dial and 8 buttons). This simple control method is made easy thanks to the interactive display. Interactive means that the washing machine display changes to reflect each step you have entered. This ensures that only those settings that make sense are made. You are able to see the current settings at any time in the information panel and in the option row.

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The display shows the following information:

Duration of the selected programme

After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme (A) and the extimated end of cycle (B) are displayed in hours and minutes (for example

2.05).

The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.

Temp.

02:00

1400

Spin

20:33

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

Temp.

Washing

Spin

Rinsing

Spin

Draining

Spin

Option

1:37

20:33

0:59

20:33

0:40

20:33

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Programme progress display

After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the display of the the machine shows which phase of the programme wash is performing. On the display you can see the symbol of the selected type of fabric, the current phase, the duration of the wash programme and the end of cycle. When the machine performs the washing phase the display shows also some animated bubbles that simulate the moving of the water.

2:00

Time

manager

20:33

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Filling

Spin

Option

0:20

Time

manager

20:33

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Spinning

Spin

Option

Delay

The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours max.) appears on the right side of the display close to the relevant icon that it is lighted-on. The delay time value decreases every minute.

1:29

Time

manager

23:00

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Delay Start

Spin

Option

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Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example «Cannot fill water. Please

check that the tap is open and then press » (please see paragraph

“Something not working”).

Cannot fill water. Please check

that the tap is open and then

press

Temp.

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

End of programme

When the programme has finished the messages «Door Unlocked» and «Finished» appear alternatively. The door icon remains lighted-on to inform that the wash cycle has finished and the door can be opened.

20:33

Time

Door Unlocked

Finished

Temp.

Spin

Option

20:33

manager

Start/ Pause

If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled. Only the Start/Pause button pilot light is flashing to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off. By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button.

Select the temperature

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Option

Spin

Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine.

Maximum temperatures are 90°C for cottons and cottons economy, 60°C for synthetics, 40°C for delicates, wool, handwash and blanket, 30°C for silk and 14 min programme, while corresponds to cold wash.

Select the spin speed or No spin or Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option

Time

manager

Start

Pause

Temp.

1200

Spin

Option

Press the Spin button 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.

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Maximum speeds are:

● for Cottons, Cottons Economy:

1400 rpm;

● for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm;

● for Synthetics, 14 min. programme:

900 rpm;

● for Delicate fabrics, Silk, Blanket: 700

rpm.

No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses in some programmes.

Night Cycle : by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry.

As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selectionned at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.

To empty out the water:

● select the (Drain) or (Spin)

programme

● reduce the spin speed if needed, by

means of the relevant button

● depress Start/Pause button

● at the end of the programme, on the

display is shown the (Door) icon and the «Door Unlocked» message. The door can be opened.

Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished», while on the right of the display the end cycle and the current time appear. The buzzer sounds a short jingle, the Start/Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme, below the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished», while on the right of the display the end cycle and the current time appear. The Start/Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out the water, please read the previous option steps.

Select the options

2:0 0

Time

manager

20:33

Start/ Pause

Temp.

1400

Spin

Option

Depending on the selected programme only certain options are available and shown during the selection phase.

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

The required options must be selected after having choosen the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button.

By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can activate the options menu. Using Up or Down button you can move through all the available options.

The display will show, using all the visible area, the selected option in highlighted mode. The corresponding icon will appear on the right side of the display and just below it, a short message describes the status of the option (Off or On).

Temp.

Back

Prewash

Easy iron

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Off

Start/ Pause

Press the Ok button to activate and confirm your choice, press it again to deactivate the selected option.

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Easy Iron: selecting this option

the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cottons and synthetics. This function can be used only for cotton and synthetic fabrics. If this option is selected for cotton programmes, the spin speed automaticaly will reduce to 900 rpm.

Temp.

Back

Prewash

Easy iron

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Once you have completed the selection of the options, press «Temp» or «Spin» buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status.

The selected icons will be shown on the display.

2:0 0

Time

manager

20:33

Start/ Pause

Temp.

1400

Spin

Option

Prewash: select this option if you

wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for wool, handwash, silk, blanket and 14 min programmes). The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.

Extra Rinse: this option can be

selected with all programmes except the wool, handwash, silk, blanket and 14 min programmes. The machine performs some additional rinses. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft.

Delay Start: this option makes it

possible to delay the starting of the washing program by 30 min - 60 min 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours. The delay you have selected is indicated on the display. The end time will increase in order to show you the selected delay.

You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button.

If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press Start/Pause button to put the machine in pause.

Add the laundry, close the door and press Start/Pause button again.

You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the Start/Pause button.

Selecting the delayed start.

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• By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate «End Time».

• Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash).

Temp.

Settings End Time

Child lock

Spin

Option

21:30

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• By pressing Up button you can increase the delay time.

• Press Ok button to confirm your delay.

• Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to return the display to the default status.

Temp.

Settings End time

Child lock

Spin

Option

21:30

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• Press the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.

Delay selected

1:29

Time

manager

23:00

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Delay Start

Spin

Option

Cancelling the delayed start

• Depress “Start/Pause” button to pause the appliance.

• By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate «End Time».

• Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash).

• By pressing Down button you can decrease the «End Time» to the current time to cancel completely the previous selected delay.

• Press Ok button to confirm your choice.

• Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to return the display to the default status.

• Depress “Start/Pause” button to start immediately the programme.

Child Lock: your appliance is

provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK, which permits you to leave the appliance not supervised with the door closed without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. Set this option before pressing the Start/Pause and after having selected the required programme wash. This function remains enable also when the washing machine is not working.

Setting Child Lock option:

• press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down locate the Child Lock option

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End Time Chlid lock

Save Favourite

Off

• press the Ok button to enable this option. The corresponding icon changes your status from Off to On and the following message appears on the display: «Press and buttons for 5 seconds to unlock machine».

Press and together for 5

seconds to unlock machine.

Temp.

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status.

If you press any key after the programme has started with «child lock» enabled, the display shows the message «Machine is locked, use key combination to unlock it». The next time you wash the laundry, before selecting a new programme, it will be necessary to press simoultaneously and buttons for 5 seconds until the display will show the message «Machine unlocked».

Favourite: Programme settings

that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewash and Extra Rinse). There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 position of the programme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in the same way as any other wash programme by means of the selector dial.

Saving Favourite programme:

• select the desired programme and required options

• press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down locate the «Save Favourite» option and depress OK button

• by pressing or select the number of “Favourite” (1-2) in which you wish memorize your customized programme.

Child lock

Save Favourite

Temp.

Spin

Back

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• press the Ok button to save the selected programme. On the display appears the message «Saved» in highlighted mode.

Temp.

Favourite 1 Favourite 2

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

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• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status.

To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Note

If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display will show ther message «Favourite already used. Press OK to overwrite it. Press and to cancel». Depress then «OK» button to memorize the new programme.

The Favourites programme cannot be erased, but you can only overwrite them with another preferred washing programmes (see Note).

Wash Guide: this appliance is

provided of a wash guide menu that you allow to select the most suitable temperature, spin speed and options to wash your laundry.

In the Wash Guide menu you can also locate a Stain Guide, that contains important informations on how to remove the most rappresentative stains, and a Demo Mode ideal for shop floor demonstrations (not suitable for the customer).

Selecting the Wash Guide:

• press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu

• by pressing the Up or Down button you can locate the Wash Guide option

• press the Ok button to enter into the Wash Guide menu

Wash Guide

Temp.

Prewash

Settings

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• by pressing the Up or Down button you can move through the following list: Temperature Guide, Spin Speed Guide, Option Guide, Stain Guide and Demo Mode.

• press the Ok button to enter into the selected help Guide and by pressing the Up or Down you can read all the explanations of the selected one.

ack

Temperature Guide

Spin Speed Guide

Temp.

Spin

White/coloured cottons and synthetics

Temp.

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• to consult the informations of another Guide you must return to the Wash Guide menu selecting the «Back» symbol and repeat the procedure starting from the 4th point.

Temp.

Back

Spin

Option

Time

manager

Start/ Pause

• by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns to the default status.

Select the “Time Manager” option

02:00

Time

manager

Temp.

1400

Spin

Option

20:33

Start/ Pause

This function allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. By pressing the «Time manager» buttons «

+/-» repeatedly, the duration

of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased. The soil level icon visualized on the display will change to indicate which type of soil degree you have chosen. (*) Max. load for cotton: 4 kg.

Max. load for synthetic and delicate: 2 kg.

Soil

Level

Intensive For heavy soiled items

Icon Type of fabric

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Note

Once the programme has started, the “Time Manager” option cannot be changed.

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

Fabric Soil Level

Cottons

95°C

60/50°C

40°C 30°C

Synthetics

60/50°C

40°C 30°C

Delicates

40°C 30°C

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

(cold)

X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X

(cold)

X X X X

X X X X X X X X

(cold)

X X X X

Select the Start/Pause

02:00

Time

manager

20:33

Start/ Pause

Temp.

Filling

Spin

Option

Normal For normal soiled items

Daily For daily soiled items

Light For slightly soiled items

Quick For very slightly soiled items

Super

Quick (*)

For items used or worn for a

short time

To start the selected programme, press the “Start/Pause” button; the green pilot light stops flashing. On the display will appear the icon, and alternatively the name and the running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts

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operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is

running, depress the “Start/Pause” button: the green pilot light starts to flash and the icon of the selected programme appears on the display to indicate that the appliance is “paused”. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the “Start/Pause” button again.

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

Altering an option or a running programme

It is possible to change only the options vizualised on the display by means of

and buttons before the programme carries them out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button.

Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to the new programme position, press the “Ok” button to cancel the previous washing programme.

The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Start the new programme by depressing the “Start/Pause” button again.

Cancelling a programme

Turn the selector dial to “O” and then in the new selected programme. Press the Ok button to cancel the programme which is running. Now press the Start/Pause button to start the new programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

First set the machine to pause by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. The corresponding message will appear on the display. If the door cannot be opened, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. In this case the door can not be opened.

If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to “O”. After about 3 minutes the door can be opened

(pay attention to the water level and temperature!).

Interrupting a programme

Depress the “Start/Pause” button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. If the “Rinse Hold” or Night Cycle

options have been selected, the

“Start/Pause” light goes off, the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished» appear on the display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.

To empty out the water please read the steps on the “Night Cycle” option paragraph.

Turn the programme selector dial to “O” to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.

If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

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

Temperatures

for normally soiled white

90°

50°/60°

30°-40°

(cold)

Before loading the laundry

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

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

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

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

Remove persistent stains before washing.

cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)

for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts,

night dresses, pyjamas....) in

linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).

for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink».

Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.

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

Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts.

General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too

tightly packed;

Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum

no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the

most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the

load size.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative:

1200 gbathrobe

100 gnapkin 700 gquilt cover 500 gsheet 200 gpillow case 250 gtablecloth 200 gtowelling towel 100 gtea cloth 200 gnight dress 100 gladies’ briefs 600 gman’s work shirt 200 gman’s shirt 500 gman’s pyjamas 100 gblouse 100 gmen’s underpants

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.

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.

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Oil based paint: moisten with benzine

stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.

Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.

Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.

Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).

Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.

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

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

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

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

(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.

Detergents and additives

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

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

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

• powder detergents for all types of fabric,

• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used

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

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

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

• you are washing a small load,

• the laundry is lightly soiled,

• large amounts of foam form during washing.

Degrees of water hardness

Level

Characteristic

German

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

Degrees

°dH

French

°T.H.

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International wash code symbols

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

Energetic wash

Max. wash

temperature

95°C

Delicate wash

Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach

Ironing Hot iron

max 200°C

Max. wash

temperature

60°C

Max. wash

temperature

40°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Max. wash

temperature

30°C

Lukewarm iron

max 110°C

Hand wash Do not

wash at all

Do not iron

Dry cleaning Dry cleaning

Drying Flat On the line On clothes

in all solvents

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene,

petrol, pure alcohol,

R 111 & R 113

hanger

Dry cleaning

in petrol,

pure alcohol

and R 113

Tumble dry

high temperature

low temperature

Do not

dry clean

Do not

tumble dry

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Washing programmes

Programme/ Temperature

Cottons

90 -

Cottons Economy

90 - 40

Synthetics

60 -

Delicates

40 -

Type of laundry Options

White

and coloured

cotton:e.g. sheets,

tablecloths, household

shirts, blouses,

linen, underwear

White and coloured cotton economy,

lightly-normally soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear.

Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear,

coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

Delicate fabrics, for example curtains.

Spin Reduction

Time manager

Spin Reduction

Time manager

Spin Reduction

Time manager

Description of

programme

Main wash from 90°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin

Main wash from 90°C to 40°C 3 rinses Long spin

Main wash from 60°C to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin

Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin

Max. load:

Cottons ........................................8 kg

Synthetics and Delicates ..............4 kg

Handwash/Wool............................2 kg

Silk ................................................1 kg

14 min. ........................................1 kg

Blanket ..........................................2 kg

Washing programmes

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Programme/ Temperature

Wool

40 -

Handwash

40 -

Silk

30 -

Spin

Drain

Rinses

14 min.

Blanket

40 - 30

Type of laundry Options

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

Special programme for hand washing fabrics.

Silk items to be gentle washed and spun.

Separate spin for cottons.

For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option.

Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items.

To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up.

Washing cycle suitable for a single blanket or duvet.

For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off.

Spin Reduction

Spin Reduction Drain and long spin

Spin Reduction

/ /

Description of

programme

Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin

Main wash from 30° to (cold) 2 rinses Short spin

Draining of water

3 rinses Long spin

Main wash at 30°C 2 rinses Short spin

Main wash from 40°C to 30°C

3 rinses

Short spin at 700 rpm

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Programme information

This special short programme is a complete washing cycle for lightly soiled mixed fabrics /synthetic items or

14 min.

Blanket

Cottons

Economy

Wool and Handwash

Silk

Rinses

Drain

laundry which needs freshening up. The short spin is performed at 900 rpm. The cycle duration is about 14 minutes.

Washing programme for a single synthetic blanket or duvet. The washing temperature is 40°C or 30°C. The spin is performed at 700 rpm.

This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy.

Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens (see the labels in the clothing) and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol

Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. Washing temperature is 30°C. The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to 700 rpm.

With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the corresponding button.

For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button.

Spin

O = Cancelling/OFF

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

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

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