20. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............50 WE’RE THINKING OF YOU Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
ENGLISH Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INFORMATION Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
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Children shall not carry out cleaning and user • maintenance of the appliance without supervision. 1.2 General Safety This appliance is for washing and drying domestic- • type machine-washable and dryable laundry only. Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been •...
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ENGLISH The operating water pressure at the water entry point • from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa). The appliance maximum load is 9.0 kg. Do not exceed • the maximum load of each programme (refer to the "Programmes"...
The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place • without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam •...
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ENGLISH • Before connection to new pipes, pipes • Remove a detergent ball (if used) not used for a long time, where repair before starting a drying programme. work has been carried out or new • Do not use a detergent ball if setting a devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let non-stop programme.
• Remove the door catch to prevent for the disposal of Waste Electrical children or pets from becoming and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). trapped in the drum. • Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview...
ENGLISH Electrical connection Voltage 230 V Overall power 2000 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid parti‐ IPX4 cles and moisture ensured by the protective cov‐ er, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Cold water Water supply...
It is possible to see WARNING! water flowing from the Do not put cardboard, wood drain hose. This is or equivalent materials because the washing below the appliance feet to machine has been adjust the level. tested at the factory.
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ENGLISH 3. If the end of the drain hose looks like WARNING! this (see the picture), you can push it The inlet water shall not directly into the stand pipe. exceed 25 °C. Water drainage The drain hose should stay at a height of no less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm.
6. ACCESSORIES 6.1 Available in www.electrolux.com/shop or from authorised dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by ELECTROLUX ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 7. CONTROL PANEL 7.1 Special features...
ENGLISH feeling of "just-washed" garment to • The SensiCare System detects the the removing odours and wrinkles laundry load size defining the action. programme duration in 30 seconds. • Thanks to the Soft Plus option, the The washing programme is tailored to fabric softener is uniformly spread out the laundry load and the type of fabric in the laundry and deeply penetrates...
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7.3 Display The Temperature area: Temperature indicator . Cold water indicator. Door locked indicator. Child safety lock indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. , washing and/or drying phase). • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( •...
ENGLISH Drum clean indicator. This is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning. Refer to paragraph "Cleaning the drum" in "Care and cleaning" chapter. Anti-crease phase indicator. Read the 'Permanent Anti-crease' paragraph for more details. Drying phase indicator. The spin area: Spin speed indicator No Spin indicator.
8.3 Temperature 8.5 Mode Wash When you select a washing programme, This button allows to activate or the appliance automatically proposes a deactivate the washing mode. When the default temperature. washing mode is activated, the button indicator is on.
ENGLISH This option increases the indicator programme duration. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. 8.9 Permanent Soft Plus Set this option to optimise the fabric ■ ■ ■ softener distribution and improve fabric softness. ■...
8.13 Permanent Anti-crease "Timed drying" table). The display shows the set value. Each time you touch this button the time This option adds a short anti-crease value increases by 5 minutes. phase at the end of the programme. You cannot set all time...
ENGLISH 9. PROGRAMMES 9.1 Programme Chart Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1400 rpm 9.0 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. 1400 rpm - Normally soiled items.
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• Items with label "Dry clean only". FreshScent System ELECTROLUX fragrance. If you use this special gentle fragrance, your laundry will scent as just washed. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the fragrance. Re‐ duce the fragrance dosage when treating smaller load. By means of the Time Man‐...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1400 rpm 9.0 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐ (1400- 400 cate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spin‐ Rinse rpm) ning the laundry.
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range 1200 rpm 2.0 kg Do not use fabric softener and (1200- 400 Outdoor make sure that there is no soften‐...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range Reset position. The display shows dashes only. 1) According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023. This programme at default tem‐ perature and spin speed, in washing only mode, with rated capacity 9.0 kg is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
ENGLISH Programme Universal Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Special versal coloureds woollens powder Wool ▲ ▲ Anti-Allergy ▲ ▲ ▲ Outdoor ▲ ▲ Denim ▲ ▲ ▲ MixCare ▲ ▲ ▲ Quick 20' Wash&Dry ▲ ▲ 1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended. ▲...
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Cottons and Linen up to 5.0 kg (bathrobes, bath towels, Cupboard Dry etc) For items to be stored Synthetics and mixed up to 3.0 kg fabrics (jumpers, blouses, under‐ wear, household and bed...
11. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the electrical power is 4. Set and start a programme for cotton available and the water tap is open. at the highest temperature without 2. Pour 2 litres of water into the any laundry in the drum.
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ENGLISH - Compartment for fabric softener and other liquid treatments(fabric condi‐ tioner, starch). - Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. - Flap for powder or liquid deter‐ gent. Always follow the 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap instructions that you find on down.
12.5 Setting a programme When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically. 1. Turn the programme dial to select the Cancelling the delay start desired washing programme. The after the countdown has first programme on the top right of...
ENGLISH 12.10 Cancelling a running At the end of the load detection, in case programme of drum overload, the indicator flashing in the display: 1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible programme and to deactivate the to pause the appliance and remove the appliance.
12.12 End of the programme 1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to decrease the spin speed proposed When the programme has finished, the by the appliance. appliance stops automatically. The 2. Press the Start Pause button: the acoustic signals operate (if they are appliance drains the water and spins.
ENGLISH 13.1 Complete wash&dry drying, calculated on a default load size. programme To have a good drying by Non-automatic wash&dry using less energy and in a shorter time, the appliance programmes does not let you set a too low spin speed for the items In some washing programmes, you can to be washed and dried.
You can remove the laundry before 1. Remove the laundry from the the anti-crease phase is completed. appliance. We recommend, for better results, 2. Make sure that the drum is empty. that you remove the laundry when the After drying phase, clean the...
ENGLISH We recommend, for better results, In the display the door locked that you remove the laundry when the indicator comes on. phase is almost completed or The display also shows the remaining programme time. completed. The indicator remains lit. 14.4 At the end of the drying •...
• Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured items together. • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times.
ENGLISH (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, and check the water hardness of you or special ones for woollens only. domestic system. Refer to 'Water • The choice and quantity of detergent hardness'. will depend on: type of fabric •...
16.8 Garment labels WARNING! To avoid creasing and When you dry the laundry, obey the shrinkage do not overdry indications on the labels of the the laundry. manufacturers: 16.11 General Tips • = The item can be tumble dried •...
ENGLISH 17.2 Removing foreign objects Always follow the instructions that you find on Make sure that pockets are the packaging of the empty and all loose product. elements are tied up before running your cycle. Refer to 17.5 Maintenance wash "The laundry load"...
Use a moist cloth to wipe off any dirt or water residue left behind in the door seal after completion of program cycle. 17.7 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent unwanted deposits. Rust deposits in the drum may occur due...
ENGLISH 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain 17.9 Cleaning the drain pump pump access to collect the water that flows out. WARNING! 3. Open the chute downwards. Always Disconnect the mains plug keep a rag nearby to dry up any from the mains socket.
7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 12. Close the pump cover. 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
ENGLISH in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
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18.1 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...
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ENGLISH • Make sure that the door is properly closed. The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. • The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. Internal fail. No com‐ •...
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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 You cannot open the drum.
ENGLISH After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate. 18.2 Emergency door opening To open the door, proceed as follows: 1.
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The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
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ENGLISH Wash and dry cycle Eco 40-60 pro‐ gramme and Litres hh:mm °C Cupboard dry level Full load 3.955 82.0 06:20 0.00 37.0 1400 Half load 2.190 45.0 04:25 0.00 35.0 1400 1) Maximum spin speed. Power consumption in different modes Off (W) Stand-by (W) Delay start (W)
19.5 Common programmes - Wash and dry These values are indicative only. Programme Litres hh:mm °C Synthetics 1.800 70.0 03:25 1.00 40.0 1200 40°C 1) Maximum spin speed. 20. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol Recycle materials with the symbol with the household waste.
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