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1. SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Conditions Of Use This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environment; • farm houses; • by clients in hotels motels, and other residential type environments;...
1.2 Child Safety • This machine is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. • The children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children-danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
1.4 Installation • Never use the machine if the power supply cable, the control panel, the • This appliance is heavy. Care should working surface, or when the base is be taken when moving it. damaged; and where the inside of the machine is accessible.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Special features • The Wi-Fi connection and Remote Start enable you to start a cycle, to Your new machine meets all modern interact with your washing machine requirements for effective treatment and to check the washing cycle status of laundry with low water, energy and in remote control.
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2.2.1 Detergent Dispenser (AutoDose 2.2.4 Level Adjustment feet Tanks and Manual Compartments) For details about using the Detergent dispenser with AutoDose tanks and manual compartments refer to section 9.2 2.2.5 Transit Bolt (when remove) 2.2.2 Door (when open) Rating Label Drum Lifter Stainless...
3. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions (Height / Width / Depth) 850 x 600 x 659 mm Power supply (Voltage / Frequency) 220 - 240 V~/ 50 Hz Total power absorbed 2100 W Water supply pressure (Maximum / Minimum) 0.8 MPa / 0.05 MPa Maximum Spin Speed 1400 rpm 4.
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4.2 Positioning WARNING! Before proceeding with installation, read the safety information, and dimension preferred. 600 mm 659 mm 575 mm 850 mm 930 mm ENGLISH 9...
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20 mm 20 mm CAUTION! When installing the product make sure the levelling feet is not pressing on the power cord. When the machine is levelled, try to rock it from corner to corner. If it does rock, adjust the legs again wall until it is levelled and does not rock.
4.3 Water Inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap Max. Max. with 3/4” BSP thread. Use the hose 117 cm 91 cm supplied with the machine. DO NOT USE OLD HOSES. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for...
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Max. 90 cm Min. 60 cm • In a sink, drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Max. Max. Push the drain hose onto the spigot 41 cm 88 cm and secure with a clip, ensure a loop...
5. CONTROL PANEL AND SMARTSELECT 5.1 Control Panel Description 5.2 SmartSelect Programme selector knob Menu touch key SmartSelect is a new and unique feature that allows the user to select the Display correct washing settings based on the SmartSelect touch key soil level of the fabrics, taking care of the garments and enhancing the user •...
5.4 Main symbols legend Symbol Description Symbol Description SmartLeaf feedback icon Child Lock icon Prewash icon Rinse Hold icon App Shortcut icon Add clothes icon Remote Start Mode icon Door locked icon Wi-Fi connection icon Favourite icon Steam icon Notification icon Detergent icon Softener icon 6.
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• To go back to the main list, turn the dial to the left to the Back to main list position and press the left soft key next to Back indication. • Turn the dial further to the left to view, from point one to three, the Favourites programmes to be saved or already saved.
6.5 Start/Pause 6.4 Right/Left soft key Tap the Start/Pause button to start, The two soft keys buttons are located pause the appliance or interrupt a on the right and the left of the display. running programme. Tap the right soft key to prompt the A message in the display inform action that appears on the right bottom...
2. Light To activate one of this options This option is recommended for very turn the dial to select the desired lightly soiled clothing, without visible programme. stains. The suggested temperature is The default soil level icon light on. cold. To change it tap on the related icon.
Rotate the knob to select the right Water Hardness level and tap on the right soft key confirm the default setting. The display suggests to set the proper water hardness level to improve the Tap on the left soft key to return washing results.
9. THE AUTODOSE TECHNOLOGY (AUTODOSING) Read this chapter carefully. In some programmes, AutoDose is deactivated (the indicators and/or are not displayed and the 9.1 Introduction display shows OFF) because there are Right detergent and fabric softener garments requiring special detergents dosage takes better care of the laundry or treatments.
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you may need to change the factory setting. Read in the paragraph 'AutoDose configuration mode' how to change the basic setting, but before: 1. Identifying the water hardness level. Check the water hardness level in your area. The levels are generally indicated as: soft, medium and hard.
Water hardness levels Water hardness range Levels ˚f ˚d ˚e mmol/l Soft < 15 < 8 < 10 < 1.4 < 140 Medium 15-25 8-14 0-17 1.5-2.5 150-250 Hard > 15 > 14 > 17 > 2.5 > 250 French degrees German degrees English degrees Factory setting, able to satisfy most of the use...
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9.5 AutoDose - Setup Linked mode If Linked Detergent is not available for a certain programme, the display To make this option available on will show "AutoDose OFF" and pressing the control panel, this function must be the AutoDose key will generate an error enabled in our app.
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3. Gently pour only liquid detergent in 6. Gently close the detergent dispenser, till click engagement. the AutoDose detergent tank . Fill up to the maximum indicated level 9.7 AutoDose low level indication 4. Gently pour only liquid softener in the Do not refill the AutoDose tanks AutoDose fabric softener tank .
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Some notifications have actionable 9.8 Switching from AutoDose to choices, like the tank refill that takes you manual dosing to the AutoDose guide. The display show clearly if is required the It is possible to disable AutoDose refill for detergent or softener. function for one or both tanks by pressing related button symbol.
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9.9 Manual filling the detergent 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in and additives the compartment You may need to use a different detergent or fabric softener than the ones used in the AutoDose tanks. First, make sure that the AutoDose tanks are disabled and then pour the detergent and/or other treatments in the manual compartments.
If you press the Start/Pause button, a specific popup view is showed indicating to close the drawer. Then the display returns to the previous paused state. This will happen even if the user turned AutoDose off. To restart the programme, ensure the drawer is properly closed and press Start/Pause button.
Programme; Max. Spin Max. Load (Dry Temperature speed Type of load and soil level Clothes) range (rpm) Sanitise; 1400 White cotton items. This high-performance wash programme combined with steam 60°C vapour, removes more than 99,99% of bacteria and viruses keeping the temperature above 60°C throughout the washing phase;...
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10.2 More Programmes Programme; Max. Spin Max. Load (Dry Temperature speed Type of load and soil level Clothes) range (rpm) Outdoor; 1200 2.5 kg Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets Cold to 40°C with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.0 kg.
Terms and source software components whose Conditions and Electrolux’s Privacy license conditions require publishing, Policy in the app to use the connected and to see their full copyright features of the laundry appliance.
11.2 Wi-Fi appliance connection Connecting to a diff erent network (Reopening Access Point) Every time user tap and hold Remote Tap the On/Off button for a few seconds to Start Mode key button for 5 seconds, activate the appliance. the access point will be open and To connect the appliance to a Wi-Fi broadcasted.
11.4 Wi-Fi Always On The icon blink, Machine can't connect the network. The Wi-Fi Always On function is available It is possible to turn the appliance on by in our app. pressing the On/Off button or through our app. This function keeps the appliance connected to the network even when the The Wi-Fi Always On function may appliance is turned off.
12.4 Stain Pro 12.6 Finish In Select this option to add an anti-stain With this option you can set the time to phase to a programme in order to treat end of the selected cycle. heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover.
• Pressing the right soft key next to 12.7 Child Lock it is possible to increase the time by one hour with each tap, up to 24 With this option you can prevent the hours. children from accidentally operating the appliance.
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To deactivate this option: 12.8 Favourite • Tap the right soft key , then press How to set a favourite cycle and hold for 3 seconds. A countdown Up to three favourite cycles can be will be visible in the display in the saved.
How to access the favourites cycle If the fields are empty, a suggestion To access the favourites from on how to save new favourites will be programmes list rotate the dial to the left. displayed. If the fields are occupied the first favourite cycle will be displayed, then the second and eventually the third.
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13.7 Save last used 13.4 Water Hardness With this setting you can change the Save the last used by enable. Water Hardness level. To activate/deactivate the option: To modify the level: • Tap the right soft key and the • Tap the right soft key next to or left relevant indicator will turn ON /OFF.
• AutoDose: guide about detergent and 13.10 Display Brightness softener. With this setting you can change the • Wi-Fi: information about the on Display Brightness. boarding. To modify the level: Go back to the previous view by • Tap the left soft key next to tapping the left soft key indicator to decrease brightness.
1. Turn the programme dial to set the 14.5 Loading the laundry desired programme. After a few seconds the display shows • Open the appliance door. programme summary view with the • Shake the items before you put them following information: in the appliance.
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14.7 Starting a programme 14.10 Opening the door - Adding garments WARNING! If a message in the display that inform Make sure that the detergent dispenser you that you can add or remove is firmly closed, otherwise programme garments, you can always open the door. won't start.
2. Remove the laundry from the If you set a programme or an option appliance. that ends with water in the drum, the 3. Make sure that the drum is empty. Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain 4.
15. WASHING HINTS AND TIPS 15.1 Sorting The Laundry • Wash bras, pantyhose and other delicates in Follow the wash code symbols on each a mesh laundry bag, garment label and the manufacturer’s which you can washing instructions. Sort the laundry purchase from your as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, supermarket.
15.5 Removing Stains 15.6 Detergents Type and Quantity Stubborn stains may not be removed by Low suds detergent is required for this just water and detergent. It is therefore machine to prevent over suds problems, advisable to treat them prior to washing. unsatisfactory washing result and harm to the machine.
Use the correct quantity of water washing. softener. Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product./or www. 15.7 Saving tips electrolux.com Let the SmartSelect function guide you to save energy and water. Light and Normal options can be used the most of the time.
16. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash DO NOT temperature temperature temperature temperature Hand wash wash at all 95 °C...
17. CARE AND CLEANING This could generate bad odours and WARNING! mildew. You must DISCONNECT the appliance To eliminate these deposits and from the electricity supply, before hygienize the inner part of the appliance, you can carry out any cleaning or run a maintenance wash at least once a maintenance work.
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17.6 Cleaning The Detergent 3. Press the catch on the back as indicated in the picture and lift up the Dispenser and The Autodose top cover to open. Tanks CAUTION! If you change detergent type as brand, concentration, and thickness, then it is suggested to clean the detergent drawer.
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5. Turn the dispenser up side down and open the bottom cover as indicated in the picture. 6. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the conveyor. Use only soft damp clothes. 7. Put bottom cover back to its position by aligning its holes on drawer hooks as indicated in the picture.
17.7 Cleaning The Drain Pump Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum cannot turn. 9.
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2. Place a suitable water container Turn the filter counter-clockwise to below the recess of the drain pump to remove it. collect the water that flows out. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out.
6. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn. If this does not occur, contact the service centre. 9. Close the drain pump door. 17.8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter 7. Clean the filter under the water tap. If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
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4. Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. Install the valve filter back to the housing. 5. Use a suitable tool pulling filter from the valve (e.g. long nose pliers) as picture. 6. Install the inlet hose again. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages.
17.9 Emergency Drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described 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.
18. TROUBLESHOOTING 18.1 Possible Failures 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 check troubleshooting below. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme.
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Malfunction Possible cause Solution The drain hose is squashed or Check the drain hose connection. kinked. The drain pump is clogged. Clean the drain filter. Machine does not empty and/or does The option "Rinse Hold" has been Press Start/Pause touch key to not spin: selected.
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Malfunction Possible cause Solution There is very little laundry in the Load more laundry. drum. Machine vibrates or is Unstable floors e.g. wooden Refer to relevant paragraph in noisy: floors. "Positioning" section. Detergent over dose. Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before calling, make a note of the model, serial number in the rating label behind the door when you open, and purchase date of your machine. 18.2 Emergency Door Opening In case of power failure or appliance failure, the appliance door remains...
19. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 19.1 Packaging Materials 19.3 Ecological Hints The materials marked with the symbol To save water, energy and to help are recyclable. protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: >PE<=polyethylene • Normally soiled laundry may be >PS<=polystyrene washed without pre-washing in order >PP<=polypropylene.
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