126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 31 Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 32 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure Always unplug the appliance and turn off ● the correct use, before installing and first the water supply after use, clean and using the appliance, read this user manual maintenance.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 33 Child safety This appliance is designed for domestic This washing machine is not intended for ● ● use. It must not be used for purposes other use by young children or infirm persons than those for which it was designed. without supervision.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 35 Control panel and functions The programme selector dial allows to select a ● programme and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can Programme selector dial and be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. The light On/Off switch Start/Pause starts to flash.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 36 Programme table Programme/ Type of laundry Options Temperature White or colored For example: workcloths, bedcloths, tablecloths, Rinse Hold Cotton Easy Iron Extra Rinse Super Quick (*) Synthetics or mixed fabrics, underwear, blouses,etc Synthetic Rinse Hold Delicates fabrics to be gentle washed.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 37 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in the garment label and the manufacturer’s washing programme charts. instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: General rules: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly woollens.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 38 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain etc.), the colour, washing temperature and remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and degree of soiling. dab the stain; treat several times. All commonly available washing machine Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, detergents may be used in this appliance: lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the...
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 39 Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness The type and quantity of detergent will depend Degrees on the type of fabric, load size, degree of Level Characteristic German French soiling and hardness of the water used. °dH °T.H.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 40 Operating sequence 1. Load the laundry Position «Off» to Reset programme/Switching Open the door by OFF of the machine. carefully pulling the door At the end of the programme the selector handle outwards. Place dial must be turned to position «Off», to the laundry in the drum, switch the machine off.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 41 Operating sequence 6. Select the Extra Rinse option To empty out the water: 1.turn the programme selector dial to «Off» 2.select the Drain or Spin programme 3.reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button 4.depress Start/Pause button 5.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 42 Operating sequence 8. Select the Delay Start Programme progress display After having depress Start/Pause button, the «Wash» pilot light illuminates and stays on while the machine is working. Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly, to select the desired delay.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 43 Cancelling a programme At the end of the programme Turn the selector dial to Off to cancel a The machine stops automatically. The programme which is running. Now you can Start/Pause and «wash» lights go off and the select a new programme.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 44 Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! Cleaning the drawer recess You must DISCONNECT the appliance from Having removed the the electricity supply, before you can carry out drawer, use a small any cleaning or maintenance work. brush to clean the Descaling recess, ensuring that all The water we use normally contains lime.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 45 Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be The dangers of freezing ● sure is completely tighten. If the machine is exposed to temperatures Close the drainage area door. ● below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 46 Something not working IMPORTANT! Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 47 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. The machine fills then empties • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» immediately: section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes) •...
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 48 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait about 2 minute. There is water in the drum. •...
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 49 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth (inclunding the porthole) 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating Overall power - Fuse plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa...
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 51 Installation instruction Positioning Transit security bars Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make Before starting the machine up, the transport sure that air circulation around the machine is security bars must be removed as follows: not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 52 Water inlet The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. There should be a COLD WATER tap near the A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 washing machine with a screwing on bar) is required for safe operation of the connection pipe of 3/4"...
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 53 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine. WARNING! The drain hose may be extended to a The machine should NOT be placed on deep...
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126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 54 Electrical connection The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked «L» or coloured red. Any electrical work required to install this Upon completion there must be no cut, or appliance should be carried out by a qualified stray strands of wire present and the cord electrician or competent person.
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 55 Environmental concerns Packaging materials Ecological hints The materials marked with the symbol To save water, energy and to help protect the recyclable. environment, we recommend that you follow >PE<=polyethylene these tips: >PS<=polystyrene Normally soiled laundry may be washed ●...
126.2936.33…ZWF615.qxd 15/5/08 11:44 Página 56 Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions European Guarantee We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in months of the date of the purchase this each of the countries listed at the back of this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is user manual, for the period specified in the proved to be defective...