2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Helpful hints and tips Safety instructions Washing programmes Product description Consumption values Special accessories for installation Care and cleaning Control panel What to do if… First use Technical data Personalisation...
electrolux 3 • Obey the maximum load volume of 9 kg (refer to the “Pro- gramme chart” chapter). • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. •...
4 electrolux • The first time you use the appliance, • Do not use water spray and steam to make sure that there is no leakage. clean the appliance. • Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive Warning! Risk of injury, electrical cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
electrolux 5 Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain re- mover used during the stain action phase (if available). The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro- gramme.
6 electrolux Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Follow the instructions supplied with the kit. Available from your authorized dealer. If you install the appliance on a plinth, se- cure the appliance in the fixing plates. CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot light and the display.
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electrolux 7 Display The display shows the following informa- 7.2: Washing programme phase icons tion: • Wash 7.1: • Rinses • Duration of the selected programme • Drain After selecting a programme, the duration • Spin is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex- By selecting the wash programme, the ample ).
8 electrolux Programme Selector Dial Extra Rinse It allows you to switch the appliance on/off This appliance is designed to save energy. and/or to select a programme. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select Temperature this option.
electrolux 9 Child safety lock 1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im- possible to start the machine. This device permits you to leave the appli- 2. After pressing button 8: it will be im- ance unattended and not to worry that chil- possible to change any other pro- dren might be injured by or cause damage gramme or option.
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10 electrolux The flap is down and you wish to use powder detergent: Flap for powder or liquid detergent • Turn the flap up. UP- The flap position if using POWDER detergent • Measure out the detergent. • Pour the powder detergent into the main DOWN - The flap position if using LIQ- wash compartment UID detergent during main wash...
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electrolux 11 • Remove the remaining powder form Warning! Do not use the flap in the flap. "DOWN" position with: • There is remaining powder detergent • Gelatinous detergent or thick deter- in the main wash compartment at gent. the end of a washing programme. •...
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12 electrolux Reduce the spin speed by pressing 2. Press button 6 once until the symbol 0’ button 3 is displayed 3. Press button 8 again to start the pro- By selecting a programme, the appliance gramme. proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
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electrolux 13 water level is too high. In any case, do not Soil Level Icon Type of fabric try to force the door! Super Re- For refreshing a very If you cannot open the door but you need few items only fresh to open it you have to switch the machine 1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see...
14 electrolux HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Sorting out the laundry Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Follow the wash code symbols on each Treat any residual marks with bleach. garment label and the manufacturer’s Red wine: soak in water and detergent, washing instructions.
electrolux 15 Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness The type and quantity of detergent will de- Water hardness is classified in so-called pend on the type of fabric, load size, de- “degrees” of hardness. Information on hard- gree of soiling and hardness of the water ness of the water in your area can be ob- used.
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16 electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera- Detergent Com- ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Options partment Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Lingerie SPIN REDUCTION 40° - Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses NO SPIN Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max.
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electrolux 17 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera- Detergent Com- ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Options partment Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Stiro Facile SPIN REDUCTION 60° - Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses NO SPIN Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm PREWASH...
18 electrolux CONSUMPTION VALUES The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature. Programmes Load Energy con- Water con- Approximate Remaining (kg) sumption sumption (li- programme moisture (kWh)
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electrolux 19 Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. The washing powder and additive dispens- er drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron.
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20 electrolux Warning! 6. Unscrew the filter and remove it. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot.
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electrolux 21 11. Close the drain pump door. 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the appliance cannot drain the water, pro- ceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1.
22 electrolux Warning! The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. WHAT TO DO IF… Certain problems are due to lack of simple every 20 seconds to indicate that the ma- maintenance or oversights, which can be chine is not working:...
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electrolux 23 Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. The machine does not • Clean the drain filter. empty and/or does not An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub spin: or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
24 electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual The machine makes an un- noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor en- usual noise: sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.
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electrolux 25 3. Unscrew the three bolts. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag con- taining the instruction booklet. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
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26 electrolux the hose from your previous machine to the tap, you will have to purchase a new, connect to the water supply. longer hose specially designed for this type of use. This appliance must be connected Water drainage to a cold water supply. The end of the drain hose can be posi- 1.
electrolux 27 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS >PP<=polypropylene The symbol on the product or on its This means that they can be recycled by packaging indicates that this product may disposing of them properly in appropriate not be treated as household waste. Instead collection containers.
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