Welcome to Electrolux! Thank you for choosing our appliance. Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.electrolux.com/support Subject to change without notice. CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................7 4. TECHNICAL DATA..................8 5.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open. • Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process.
be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the washer dryer. • Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with industrial chemicals. • Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer. •...
must be reattached to lock the drum to • When unpacking the appliance, It is prevent an internal damage. possible to see water flowing from the • Always take care when moving the drain hose. This is due to the testing of the appliance as it is heavy.
• The following spare parts are available for These lamps are intended to withstand at least 10 years after the model has been extreme physical conditions in household discontinued: motor and motor brushes, appliances, such as temperature, transmission between motor and drum, vibration, humidity, or are intended to pumps, shock absorbers and springs, signal information about the operational...
The rating plate reported the electrical ratings (C) and appliance identifiers, such as model name (A), product number (B) and serial number (D). Mod. xxxxxxxxx Prod.No. 910000000 00 000V ~ 00Hz 0000 W 00000000 3.2 Installation on suspended thick, under the appliance. It should be flooring screwed to at least 2 floor beams and should extend beyond the front feet.
It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory. 4. Remove the three transit bolts and pull out the plastic spacers. Accessories delivered with the appliance may vary depending on the model.
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2. Position it toward left or right depending on WARNING! the positon of the water tap. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to 3.
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It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: min.600 mm max.1000 mm Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop To a stand pipe with vent hole - Insert the to prevent particles going into the appliance drain hose directly into a drain pipe or stand from the sink.
6.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by ELECTROLUX, WARNING! secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Do not put the tumble dryer under the Read carefully the instructions supplied with washing machine.
C. The time area: H. The spin area: • : the programme duration • : the Spin speed indicator • : the delay start • : the No spin indicator • : the alarm codes • : the Rinse hold indicator •...
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Programme Maximum load Programme description Temperature range Reference spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) 1 kg Special programme for silk and mixed syn‐ 1000 rpm thetic items. Silk 30°C - Cold 1.5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable 1200 rpm wool and other fabrics with «hand washing»...
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Programme Maximum load Programme description Temperature range Reference spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) 1 kg Steam programme for dewrinkling or refreshing cotton and synthetic items. Steam Press the Time Manager buttons to select one of the available cycles: •...
▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended 8.2 Automatic drying Initial cycle times for programmes with Dryness Level option are only estimates, the actual drying time may slightly differ from the time displayed. Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Cottons and Linen up to 4 kg Extra Dry (bathrobes, bath towels, etc)
The display shows the indicator of the set 9.6 Dryness Level speed. With this option you can set an automatic Additional spin options: level of dryness for the laundry. The display No Spin shows the symbol of the set level. •...
10. SETTINGS • To activate/deactivate this option press 10.1 Child Lock at the same time until the With this option you can prevent that the indicator comes on/goes off. children play with the control panel. • To activate/deactivate this option, press 10.3 Acoustic signals at the same time until the The acoustic signals operate when:...
12.2 Using detergent and additives 1. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. 2. Put the detergent and the fabric conditioner into the compartments. 3. Carefully close the detergent drawer CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry.
• The related programme indicator comes on. • The indicator of the flashes. • The display shows the level of the Time Manager, the programme duration and the indicators of the programme phases. 2. If necessary, change the temperature, the spin speed, the cycle duration or add available options.
12.8 Starting a programme with the 2. Press the same button again to activate delay start the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme. 1. Press Delay Start again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set.
12.13 AUTO Stand-by option • The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. The AUTO Stand-by function automatically • The door lock indicator is on. The deactivates the appliance to decrease the door stays locked. energy consumption when: •...
For more information see "At the end of the drying programme " of the previous chapter. To have a good drying the appliance 1. Remove the laundry from the appliance. does not let you set a too low spin speed Make sure that the drum is empty.
14. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY 2. Press to start the programme. WARNING! The display shows the door locked indicator Refer to Safety chapters. . The drying indicator starts to flash. This appliance is an automatic washer You cannot set all dryness levels for any dryer.
• The last minutes of the drying cycle the 2. Remove the laundry from the appliance. appliance performs a cooling and anti- Make sure that the drum is empty. crease phase. The door is still locked. 3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew and odours.
• sudsing, • reduced washing effect, • inadequate rinsing, • a greater impact for the environment. 15.4 Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: 15.3 Detergent type and quantity. •...
15.7 Items not suitable for drying • speed of the last spin • dryness level Do not set a drying programme for this • type of laundry laundry: • weight of the load • Synthetic curtains. • Pieces of clothing with metal inserts. 15.10 Additional drying •...
Clean the inlet hose and Twice a year the valve filter Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. Refer to ''Fluff in the fabrics'' chapter. 16.5 Maintenance wash The following paragraphs explain how you should clean each part.
16.7 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 16.8 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. • Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops flowing out. • Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillage. 180°...
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Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
16.9 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 45° 20° 16.10 Emergency drain 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Because of a malfunction, the appliance 2. Close the water tap. cannot drain the water. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a If this occurs, do steps (1) through (8) of container and let the water flow out of the 'Cleaning the drain filter'.
17. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 17.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables). WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/ Pause button may flash continuously:...
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• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. The appliance does not • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Re‐ drain the water.
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. You cannot open the appli‐...
17.2 Emergency door opening To open the door, proceed as follows: In case of power failure or functioning failure 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the the appliance door remains locked. The appliance off. washing programme continues when the 2.
18.2 Legend Laundry load. hh:mm Programme duration. Energy consumption. °C Temperature in the laundry. Litres Water consumption. Spin speed. Remaining moisture at the end of the cycle. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture at the end of washing cycle. Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g.
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18.4 Common programmes - Washing only These values are indicative only. Programme rpm 1) Litres hh:mm °C Cottons 2.150 90.0 3:25 44.00 85.0 1600 90°C Cottons 1.250 85.0 3:00 44.00 55.0 1600 60°C Cottons 0.350 85.0 2:45 44.00 20.0 1600 20°C Synthetics 0.650...
19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol with Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the the household waste. Return the product to packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. your local recycling facility or contact your Help protect the environment and human municipal office.
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