White-Westinghouse XHE User Manual
User
Manual
Washing
Machine
Manufactured by Electrolux Home Products, NA
MODEL TYPES:
XHE
137534400A (1208)
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Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The
user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.
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
Content
Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5-6
Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-8
Washing Hints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-10
Before the fi rst use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Operating Sequence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Care and cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
What to do if... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Technical Data/Consumption Values - - - - - - - - - - 14
Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Installation instruction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15-16
Environmental concerns - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
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Important Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and fi rst 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 specifi cations 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 tub. To
avoid this, please check into the tub 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-fi ll.
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 tub.
• Do not use your appliance to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
• To avoid damaging the appliance and personal injury, DO
NOT hang on or lean against the appliance door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the appliance. They can damage the fi nish or
controls.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply
after use, clean and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances you should attempt to repair the
appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Service Centre.
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.
• Do not install appliance on a carpeted fl oor.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses
and their connections after the installation.
• If the machine 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 qualifi ed plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should
be carried out by a qualifi ed electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be
used for different purposes.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See «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. Bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile
cleaning fl uids are used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fl uid is removed from the garment before placing in
the appliance.
• Never pull the power supply cord to remove the plug from
the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cord, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so
that the inside of the appliance is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by people (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.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic fi lm, 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.
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Description of the appliance
1
Control panel
2
“Bleach” : compartment for liquid bleaching agent
3
“Softener” : compartment for liquid fabric softener
4
Serial number / Rating plate
5
Lid safety lock
6
Adjustable feet
2
1
3
6
6
4
5
4
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Control Panel
Information
Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the display, the different buttons and the door pilot light will be indicated in all the
book with the relevant numbers given in this picture.
1 2 3 4 5
8 96 7
Temperature Selector
1
Knob
2
Options Selector Knob
3
Programme Selector Dial
This button allows to change the wash water temperature according to the kind of fabrics,
colorfasteness and soil level. (See «Washing hints» for more details).
Note:
Select a wash water temperature according to fi ber content, colorfastness and soil level.
For best results, follow the care label instructions and use the hottest water safe for the fabric.
By turning this knob you can select one of the following options:
• EXTRA RINSE: This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very
delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra
quantity of water.
• EXTRA SPIN: Use this option to add minutes to the fi nal spin. This will improve water extraction, decrease drying time and save energy.
• ENERGY SAVER: Saving energy and consumption option. The spinning time will be prolonged and the washing temperature will be reduced.
The programme selector dial allows to select a drying programme. It can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. (See «Programme Table» for more details about the washing
programmes).
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Control Panel, continued
This knob allows you to change the duration of agitation time based on the soil level of each
4
Wash Action Time Knob
5
Water Level
6
Chime
load. HIGH gives your cycle the agitation time of a long duration plus the added benefi t of a
mid agitation soak.
Turn the water level knob to select a water level appropriate for the load size. For best
results, DO NOT overload. Add items loosely to the tub. The dry load should not be higher
than the top row of holes in the wash tub. There should be enough water in the tub for items
to move freely.
Note: If AUTO water level is selected, the washer will perform a dry load sensing procedure
before adding water to the tub. The sensing indicator light will be lit.
A signal will sound at the end of the washing cycle if this option is selected.
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Fabric Softener
8
Indicator Lights
Estimated Time Remain-
9
ing Display
You must turn the fabric softener switch to the “on” position for correct operation. See Care
and Cleaning for dispenser cleaning procedures.
The following pilot lights indicate which drying phase the appliance is carrying out:
• Sensing
• Add a Garment
• Wash
• Final Spin
• Done
The display shows the following information:
• The duration of the selected programme: After selecting a programme the duration of the
selected programme appears on the display. During the programme, the time remaining is
updated every minute.
• Message «PAUSE»: It is scrolled across the display when the cycle is paused.
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