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.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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 recycled paper.
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Contents
Warnings |
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Disposal |
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Tips for environmental protection 5
Technical specifications |
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Installation |
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Unpacking |
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Positioning and levelling |
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Water inlet |
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Water drainage |
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Electrical connection |
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Your new washing machine |
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Description of the appliance |
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Detergent dispenser drawer |
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Use |
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Control panel |
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Controls |
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Washing hints |
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Sorting the laundry |
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Temperatures |
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Before loading the laundry |
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Maximum loads |
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Laundry weights |
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Removing stains |
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Detergents and additives |
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International wash code symbols |
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Operating sequence |
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Washing programmes |
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Maintenance
Bodywork Door seal
Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump
Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions
Something not working?
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Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
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.
•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!
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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.
•Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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•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.
Disposal
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.
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Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Tips for environmental protection
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. Do not overload!
•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.
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Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS |
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60 cm |
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Cotton |
5 kg |
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Synthetics |
2 kg |
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Delicates |
2 kg |
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Woollens |
1 kg |
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POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY |
220-230 V/50 Hz |
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MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION |
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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.
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Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.
1.Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins.
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2.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.
3.Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom of the machine. Unscrew and remove the four feet. Release the two plastic bags.
4.Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag, removing it towards the right and then downwards.
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5.Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag, removing it towards the left and then upwards.
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6.Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin.
7.Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.
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Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units.
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.
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Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread.
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.
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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.
Important!
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
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.
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In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
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For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the appliance.
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 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.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
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The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal «N» or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
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Your new washing machine
This new machine, patented by Electrolux, meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
•The possibility of selecting the programme, the temperature and all options offered by this machine gives you truly “customised” washing.
•The RINSE HOLD function (stop with water in drum) can be selected for cotton, synthetics, delicates and wool: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to avoid the formation of creases.
•The special WOOL programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
•The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed.
•The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.
•The Eco valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
Description of the appliance
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme chart
3 Control panel
4 Door handle
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
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Use
Control panel
AQUACYCLE
ON/OFF
A WHITE COTTONS WITH PREW. |
60°C - 90°C |
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SYNTHETICS WITH PREW. |
30°C - 60°C |
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60°C - 90°C |
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30°C - 60°C |
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30°C - 60°C |
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SHORT CYCLE |
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- 40°C |
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- 40°C |
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- 40°C |
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DELICATE RINSE |
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1Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart
2Mains on light
This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme.
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6 “RINSE HOLD” button
By depressing this button on all programmes the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
To drain the water and spin the laundry, depress this button again.
To drain water only, select programme R (DRAIN).
3 “ON/OFF” button
By depressing this button the machine is switched on. By depressing it again the machine is switched off.
4 “HALF LOAD” button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens (maximum load size = 2,5 kg).
5 “SUPER RINSE” button
Can be used only for cotton programmes A-B-C-D-F. The machine will perform the rinses with more water. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.
7 “TEMPERATURE” selector dial
Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash.
8 “PROGRAMME” selector dial
To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme letter is exactly opposite the pointer.
Before selecting a programme or changing a programme in progress the machine must be switched off by depressing ON/OFF button.
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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
90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60° 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).
(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed 30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink».
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
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bathrobe |
1200 g |
napkin |
100 g |
quilt cover |
700 g |
sheet |
500 g |
pillow case |
200 g |
tablecloth |
250 g |
towelling towel |
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.
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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.
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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International wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
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Dry cleaning |
Dry cleaning |
Dry cleaning in |
Dry cleaning |
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perchlorethylene, |
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dry clean |
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Drying |
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