CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ................... 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................5 CONTROL PANEL .................... 9 WASHING INSTRUCTIONS ................17 DAILY USE ..................... 19 CARING FOR YOUR WASHING MACHINE ............. 24 HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH WASHING PROBLEMS ......27 A GUIDE TO STAIN REMOVAL ...............
GENERAL SAFETY It is dangerous to alter the specifica- tions or attempt to modify this product in anyway. Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whale bones, material without hems or torn material. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance.
Never pull the power supply cable Any plumbing work required to to remove the plug from the socket, install this appliance should be always take hold of the plug itself. carried out by a qualified plumber. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION WASHING MACHINE PARTS **SWT8043 , SWT9043 , SWT1043 FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW PARTS LIST INSIDE VIEW Control Panel Machine Lid Front Feet Water Inlet Hose - RED fittings (Hot Water) - BLUE fittings (Cold Water) Mains Cable Outlet Hose/Drain Hose (See installation instructions to fit &...
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION WASHING MACHINE PARTS **SWT9043A , SWT1023A BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW PARTS LIST Control Panel INSIDE VIEW Machine Lid Front Feet Water Inlet Hose - RED fittings (Hot Water) - BLUE fittings (Cold Water) Mains Cable Outlet Hose/Drain Hose (See installation instructions to fit &...
ABOUT YOUR WASHING MACHINE Out of Balance Interruption water spraying drain hose water spraying drain hose The out of balance has 2 level which are low level and high level. The high level: Machine will be stopped, pump on pump on caused by an uneven distribution of clothes in (SWT9043A / SWT1023A) (SWT1043)
SAVING WATER AND ENERGY This washing machine features water and energy saving options. To save energy, the wash time can be shortened for a load of less dirty clothes by selecting the appropriate wash program e.g. Fast Wash. The washing machine is energy efficient and most water efficient when used with a full load of clothes and with Eco Rinse selected.
PROGRAM SELECTOR The temperature of warm water will KNOB depend on the temperature and pressure of your hot and cold water Turn the Program Selector knob to supplies. The recommended choose the wash program you temperature for warm is 35°C. want.
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Water Temperatures Hot & Cold water usage Temp. Descriptions propertion Hot valve Cold valve for normally soiled white cottons and linen Very Hot 100 % (e.g. teaclothes, towels, tableclothes, sheets...). for normally soiled, colourfast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas..) in linen, 67 % 33 % cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled...
RINSE OPTION BUTTON The machine will go through a series of maximum four pulses spray and short spin Pressing the “Rinse Option” touchpad cycles in this manner, depending on allows you to change the rinse type. program selection, followed by a final long For most washes the machine spin that removes the water from the clothes automatically selects “Deep Rinse”...
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SWT9043A / SWT1043 SWT1023A SWT9043 / SWT8043 To unlock the lid, user needs to tap User needs to touch [Start / Pause] button [Start / Pause] button once to pause the once to pause the appliance.
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FIG B : Select the Save Favourite, choose wash method, spin , Knob Dial temperature ,Rinse, then touch and hold the Favourite button for SWT1023A SWT8043 >1.5 seconds .“Beep sound”is activated and the programme is SWT9043 stored for later use with select Favourite program on Knob Dial.
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See page 24. To clear this indication turn the knob to Off position for SWT8043, SWT9043, SWT1043. YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE (KNOB DIAL) Model Recommended...
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS These Washing Instructions are of a Lint collectors Lint producers general nature and you should get good wash results by following them. - Corduroy - Towels - Synthetics - Nappies However, due to the variables of fabric - Permanent - Chenille/ types, soil levels, detergent types and press fabrics...
Wash bras, pantyhose and other Don’t use the wrong type of detergent. delicates in a mesh laundry bag, You must use a low sudsing detergent which you can purchase from designed for front load washing machines or high efficiency top your supermarket.
DAILY USE ADD THE DETERGENT STARTING YOUR WASHING MACHINE When using the washing machine for Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. the first time,check that the dispenser Turn the water tap on. is set for the type of detergent you will LOAD THE WASHING MACHINE use.
Caution: Do not overfill the fabric When using liquid detergent, some may leadk out of the dispenser into the wash load earlier softener dispenser. than expected through small openings in the siphon cap back of the dispenser. pushed down The openings are to help flushing out of add fabric detergent.
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ADDING BLEACH Lid Soft Landing Feature Bleaching of clothes can When the lid is fully opened, to close just help to remove stains, pull down initially the lid then the lid will heavy soiling and to kill bacteria. close down slowly by itself. Oxygen type - This is generally a powder type Lid soft landing device will not be working if...
SETTING A PROGRAM NOTE: Different functions can be combined which is dependent on the program selected. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. If you want to define the end of the washing program , press Turn the program selector to the “Delay End”...
The display will show enter PAUSE mode. The time SWT1023A : “ FINISHED ” remaining is shown then “ PAUSE ”. SWT1043 / SWT9043 / SWT8043 Press the Start/Pause again. The SWT9043A : “ END ” program will continue. and with End sound every 15 second in 2 minutes.
filter. It is important to clean out this lint filter preferably after each wash. How to clean the lint filter: (SWT8043 , SWT9043 , SWT1043) Remove the Cap Agitator and filter column from the centre of the agitator.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER The dispenser needs to be cleaned regularly, preferably after each wash. Inspect the dispenser after each wash to see if there is any residue of detergent. To do this proceed as follows: Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove it from the runners.
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AVOIDING BUILD UP OF CLEANING STAINS IN THE UNDISSOLVED WASHBOWL DETERGENTS Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by: If you only wash with cold water, undissolved detergent and body metal objects such as bobby oils will build up in the washing pins, dressmaking pins and nails;...
HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH WASHING PROBLEMS RESIDUES ON WASHED Use another program as below, which has been designed to ITEMS minimise residual particles (they Some detergents have ingredients are in order of increasing benefit which do not fully dissolve and as a and will help you choose the best consequence, may leave white program for your wash load.)
WARNING ! CAUTION ! Pre-treatment sprays and stain Do no use dry cleaning fluids or removers can damage plastic solvents near your washing components on your washing machine. These fluids will damage machine. your washing machine and may cause an explosion. YELLOWING OR GREYING CLOTHES Problem Possible causes...
A GUIDE TO STAIN REMOVAL Stain White Cottons And Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics Ball Point Spong with methylated spirit. Same as for whites - use oxygen type Pen Ink Bleach if required. bleach. Rinse as soon as possible under Same as for whites - use oxygen type Beetroot cold water.
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Stain White Cottons And Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics Soak/rinse in lukewarm water Same as for whites. Check for colour until a majority of the colour is fastness before applying solvent. removed. Sponge with solvent to Curries break down any remaining fats and oils then wash.
TROUBLE SHOOTING DO NOT call for service until you have checked the points listed below. If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine, you will have to pay for the service call. You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty. Before you call for service, check the points in the table below.
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OTHER DIAGNOSTIC HELP AND A GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU SHOULD CALL FOR SERVICE If you are having a problem with your washing machine, make sure you have followed ALL of the instructions on page 31 in the “What to do” column before calling for service. Display Code Description Customer action (Summary)
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Ecological hints Packaging materials The materials marked with the To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we symbol are recyclable. recommend that you follow these tips: >PE<=polyethylene Normally soiled laundry may be >PS<=polystyrene washed without prewashing in order >PP<=polypropylene to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: WASHING MACHINE, WASHER/DRYER This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product 7. You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed warranties for Electrolux Appliances. It is an important document. is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship.
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