18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............39 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 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. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
1.2 General Safety This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine- • washable laundry only. This appliance is designed for single household • domestic use in an indoor environment. This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest • rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
ENGLISH 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation 2.2 Electrical connection The installation must comply WARNING! with relevant national Risk of fire and electric regulations. shock. • Remove all the packaging and the • WARNING: This appliance is transit bolts including rubber bush designed to be installed / connected with plastic spacer.
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• When unpacking the appliance, It is consequences and might void the possible to see water flowing from the guarantee. drain hose. This is due to the testing • The following spare parts will be of the appliance with the use of water available for 10 years after the model in the factory.
ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview Worktop Drain hose Detergent dispenser Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance The rating plate reports the model name (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).
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 Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 10 bar (1.0 MPa)
ENGLISH 6. Remove the bottom cover from the 9. Put the plastic caps, that you find in worktop. Using clips fix, that you find the user manual bag, in the holes. in the user manual bag, attach the cover to the bottom of the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and 7.
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3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to CAUTION! set it in the correct position. Make sure there is no 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the damage to hoses and there cold water tap with 3/4'' thread.
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ENGLISH 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 To a stand pipe with vent hole - Insert loop to prevent particles going into the the drain hose directly into a drain pipe appliance from the sink.
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. 6.2 Fixing plate kit Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. • Indication of total operating hours of the appliance. Refer to the 'Operating hours counter' section in the 'Settings' paragraph for more details.
ENGLISH out to prevent the fabrics from Use this option for people with allergies creasing. The washing programme to detergent residues and with sensitive ends with water in the drum. skin. The door stays locked and the drum This option increases the turns regularly to reduce creasing.
(max. half load ■ ■ recommended). the shortest cycle to freshen up a ■...
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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 [rpm ] Rapid 14min 800 rpm 1.5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Lightly (800- 400) soiled items and items to freshen up.
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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 [rpm ] 1000 rpm Outdoor Do not use fabric softener and (1000- 30 °C 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 [rpm ] 800 rpm 4.0 kg Special programme for Denim clothing Denim (1000 - with delicate washing phase to minimize 30 °C 400) colour fading and marks.
ENGLISH 9.2 Woolmark Wool Care - Blue The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Compa‐ ny for the washing of wool garments label‐ led as «hand wash» provided that the products are washed according to the in‐ structions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine.
10.4 Factory Reset the key combination activates and deactivates the acoustic signals). This function allows to restore the factory 4. The display will show default options. To activate this option about 5 seconds. follow steps below: If the procedure does not 1.
ENGLISH 12.3 Using detergent and 12.4 Changing position of additives detergent divider 1. Measure out the detergent and the 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser. The fabric conditioner. position A of the detergent divider is 2. Put the detergent and the fabric for powder detergent (factory conditioner into the compartments.
• Do not use gelatinous or thick The programme starts, the door is liquid detergents. locked. The display shows the indicator • Do not exceed the maximum dose and the symbol appears to of liquid detergent. indicate that it is still possible to stop the •...
ENGLISH 12.8 The SensiCare System If the SensiCare System has load detection completed and the water filling has already started, the new programme starts After touching the Start/Pause without repeating the button: SensiCare System. The 1. The SensiCare System starts water and the detergent are estimating the weight of the load to not drained out in order to...
• If you have set The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off. Silent the appliance only drains the water The door unlocks and the indicator The option indicator Rinse Hold goes off. Silent disappears. 1. Remove the laundry from the 3.
ENGLISH • Use only detergents and other treatments specially made for washing machines. First, follow these generic rules: – powder detergents for all types of fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization, – liquid detergents, preferably for •...
13.5 Water hardness • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; If the water in your area is hard or the laundry can then be washed at a medium hard, we recommend that you lower temperature.
ENGLISH run a cycle with an empty drum and a Rust deposits in the drum may occur due descaling product. to rusting foreign body in the washing or tap water containing iron Always follow the Clean the drum with special products for instructions that you find on stainless steel.
Use a small brush to clean the recess. 2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm 4. Insert the detergent drawer into the water, to remove any traces of guide rails and close it.
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ENGLISH Proceed as follows to clean the pump:...
WARNING! 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. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1.
ENGLISH When you drain the water with the 2. Close the water tap. emergency drain procedure, you must 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in activate the drain system again: a container and let the water flow out of the hose.
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too The appliance does low. For this information, contact your local water authority. not fill with water •...
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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does •...
Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐ gent. The washing results • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before are not satisfactory. you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
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ENGLISH 16.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023 Eco 40-60 pro‐ Litres hh:mm °C gramme Full load 0.680 38.0 02:55 60.00 46.0 Half load 0.460 32.0 02:23 60.00 38.0 Quarter load 0.285 32.0 02:23 62.00 26.0 1) Maximum spin speed. Power consumption in different modes Off (W) Stand-by (W)
17. QUICK GUIDE 17.1 Daily use Connect the mains plug to the mains 3. Set the desired options by means of socket. the corresponding touch buttons. 4. To start the programme, touch the Open the water tap. Start/Pause button.
ENGLISH Programmes Load Product description Synthetics 2.0 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, Delicate 0.5 kg polyester items. Synthetic and mixed fabric. Lightly soiled Rapid 14min 1.5 kg items and garments to freshen up. All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐...
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