ENGLISH 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.
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Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons • with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept •...
ENGLISH The appliance must be connected to the water mains • using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. Old hose sets must not be reused. • If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must •...
2.4 Use to a grounding connection in the building. • Always use a correctly installed WARNING! shockproof socket. Risk of injury, electric shock, • Make sure that the parameters on the fire, burns or damage to the rating plate are compatible with the appliance.
Use the programme duration in 30 seconds. delicate fragrance exclusively The washing programme is tailored to developed by Electrolux to add a the laundry load and the type of fabric pleasant feeling of "just-washed" without consuming more time, energy garment to the removing odours and and water than necessary.
3.2 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Feet for levelling the appliance Detergent dispenser with AutoDose Drain hose tanks and manual compartments Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter The rating plate reports: A.
ENGLISH Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 10 bar (1.0 MPa) Cold water Water supply Maximum Load Cotton 10.0 kg Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1551 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 5.
7. Remove the polystyrene protection 10. Remove the three bolts by using the from the bottom. spanner supplied with the appliance. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. position. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes.
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ENGLISH Read carefully the instructions supplied WARNING! with the accessory. Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials 5.4 The inlet hose below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance. 2.
If this occurs, close the water tap and Do not use an extension contact the authorized service centre to hose if the inlet hose is too replace the hose. short. Contact the service centre for information on 5.6 Water drainage inlet hose replacement.
ENGLISH • The drain hose can be bent into U The rating plate and the 'Technical Data' shape and put around the plastic chapter indicate the necessary electrical guide. On the edge of a sink - fasten ratings. Make sure that they are the guide to the water tap or to the compatible with the mains power supply.
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The options are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options and washing programmes in the "Options compatibility with programmes" paragraph in the "Programmes" chapter. An option can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn't allow you to set the incompatible options together.
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ENGLISH Add garments indicator: it lights on when the programme starts and the user can still pause the appliance and add more laundry. Extra Rinse indicator. ProSense indicator. Finish In indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. The time shown when the programme is set could not correspond to effective duration and change af‐...
Child safety lock indicator. The Temperature area: Temperature indicator Cold water indicator The spin area: Spin speed indicator No Spin indicator. Spin phase is off. Extra Silent indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Pre-wash indicator. Stain indicator. Indicators for options downloadable via App only Linked mode indicator.
ENGLISH 7.3 Favourite programmes 7.6 Remote start These selector positions are available A quick touch of this button activates the after the appliance have been connected Remote Start function that allows you to to Wi-Fi. start, pause and stop the appliance remotely.
7.10 Extra Rinse 7.8 Start/Pause With this option you can add a few rinses Touch the Start/Pause button to to the selected washing programmes and start, pause the appliance or interrupt a optimise the fabric softener distribution running programme.
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ENGLISH You must drain the water to unlock If you press detergent the door. tank button while Stains option is active, Touch Start/Pause button : the AutoDose function is appliance performs the spinning switched off, but Stains phase and drains the water. option still remains active •...
8. SETTINGS 8.1 Introduction 8.4 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently When pressing a key have an extra rinse phase, if available combination, do not tilt your with selected cycle, when you set a new fingers downwards . The programme.
ENGLISH 8.6 Factory Defaults 2. Press and hold the Stains/Prewash and Time Save buttons for some This function allows to restore the factory seconds. default options. To activate this option 3. The display will show follow steps below: about 5 seconds. 1.
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In some programmes, AutoDose AutoDose is deactivated (the indicators and/or Manual not displayed and the display shows OFF) because there are garments requiring special detergents or treatments. If this is the case, pour the detergent and other treatments in the...
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ENGLISH 10.3 AutoDose basic setting 1. Identify the water hardness level. Check the water hardness level in The factory pre-set doses for a large your area. The levels are generally load are 90 ml for detergent tank and indicated as: soft, medium and hard. 25 ml for fabric softener tank: the If necessary, please contact your optimal configuration to meet majority...
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10.5 Filling the detergent and additives on AutoDose system Please read "Detergents and other treatments" in "Hints and tips" chapter. We recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( 1. Open the detergent dispenser. 4. Touch related tank buttons to toggle function off and on.
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ENGLISH 4. Gently pour only liquid softener in the When the activated tank reaches a low level of detergent, related indicator blinks AutoDose fabric softener tank . Fill slowly and continuously on the display. up to the maximum indicated level It will stop blinking when the compartment is refilled.
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10.9 Manual filling the detergent and additives 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.
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ENGLISH 4. Gently close the detergent dispenser, 3. Gently close the detergent dispenser, till click engagement. till click engagement. If the machine has not been used for more than 4 weeks with filled tanks, detergent/ softener can become viscous or dry out. It is needed to clean the drawer as indicated in 'Care and Cleaning' chapter.
11. PROGRAMMES 11.1 App app and additional hidden programmes App app provides you with a wide choice of additional hidden programmes. Connect the appliance to App and you will be able to choose the programme that suits your needs most.
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ENGLISH Programme Programme description Cotton, synthetic and mixed items. Special steam cycle without washing that can be used to prepare your dried Steam laundry for ironing or refreshing garments worn once. This programme reduces creases, odours and relaxes the fi‐ bres.
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Programme Programme description All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Pro‐ gramme for rinsing and spinning the laundry. The default Rinse spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry. If neces‐...
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Steam Fragrance) The cycle duration can be reduced till 15 minutes by means of the Time Save The Electrolux Steam Fragrance allows option. you to refresh even your delicate clothes, removing wrinkles and adding freshness...
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• Tumble dry the garments treated with fragrance. Its benefit would The fragrance is available on evaporate. Electrolux web shop or by • Use the fragrance with different authorised dealer. purposes than those here described. 11.4 Woolmark Wool Care - Green The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Compa‐...
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ENGLISH ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rinse Hold ■ ■ ■ Extra Silent ■ No Spin ■ ■ ■ Stains ■ ■ Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Save Extra Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
Programme Universal Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Special versal coloureds woollens powder Wool ▲ ▲ 20min 3kg ▲ ▲ Outdoor ▲ ▲ Hygiene ▲ ▲ ▲ 1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
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ENGLISH 12.2 Installing and configuring proceeding with wireless configuration. 2. Select a programme by turning the programme dial. App allows you to control your laundry through a 3. Press and hold the Remote Start mobile device. button for a few seconds until a 'click' It contains a large number of sounds.
Every time you switch the appliance on, the appliance takes about 10 seconds to connect to the network automatically. When the indicator stops blinking the connection is ready. To switch the wireless connection off, press and hold the Remote Start 2.
ENGLISH This function keeps the appliance The Wi-Fi Always On connected to the network even when the function may affect your appliance is turned off. energy consumption. The indicator goes on and off intermittently (1 second on , 5 seconds off).
13.4 Setting a programme In the display, the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing. If you wish to change the The programme starts, the door is automatic detergent or fabric locked. The display shows the indicator softener dosage, enter the...
ENGLISH 13.8 Programme phase 2. When the drum stops rotating, the display shows the new programme indicators duration, that could increase or decrease, adjusted accordingly the When the programme starts the indicator load detected, the number of bars of the running phase flashes and the indicates the load in quarter (from 1 other phase indicators are steady on.
(if they are If the ProSense phase is active). already carried out and the water filling is already In the display all washing phase started, the new programme indicators become steady and the time starts without repeating the area shows .
ENGLISH Press the On/Off button to activate • If you have set , the appliance the appliance again. drains the water and spins. • After 5 minutes from the end of the • If you have set , the appliance washing programme only drains the water.
ENGLISH • Loading the appliance to the laundry in a tumble dryer. This will maximum capacity indicated for save energy during drying! each programmes helps to reduce 14.5 Water hardness energy and water consumption. • With adequate pre-treatment, stains If the water in your area is hard or and limited soiling can be removed;...
CAUTION! of the cycle. Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine-based detergent. 15.4 Descaling If the water in your area is hard or medium hard, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines.
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ENGLISH appliance can be connected to Wi-Fi, the special programme Machine Clean is also downloadable through the APP. 5. Add a manually small quantity of powder detergent or a specific product into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues. Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon...
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4. To remove any detergent residue or 7. Make sure that all detergent residue if you place a wrong additives in the is removed from the conveyor. Use tanks, empty the drawer in a basin or only soft damp clothes.
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ENGLISH 9. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess. WARNING! Do not clean with any sharp and metal brushes or any tools, pumps or sensors allocated on the back of the detergent drawer.
To restore the functionality, refill tanks with detergent and softener. 15.9 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure 4. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti- that it is clean.
ENGLISH contact the Authorised Service Centre. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. activate the drain system again: a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
15.11 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.
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ENGLISH 16.1 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: If the appliance is overloaded, remove some items...
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• 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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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. There is water on the • Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose floor. have no damages.
Problem Possible solution • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer The appliance makes to "Installation instruction". an unusual noise and • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are vibrates. removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".
ENGLISH 3. Open the filter flap. CAUTION! 4. Pull the emergency unlock trigger Risk of injury! Make sure downward once. Pull it downward that the drum is not once again, keep it tensed and, in the rotating. If necessary, wait meanwhile, open the appliance door.
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17.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023 Eco 40-60 pro‐ Litres hh:mm °C gramme Full load 10.0 0.980 62.0 03:58 44.00 32.0 1551 Half load 0.555 45.0 02:59 44.00 25.0 1551 Quarter load 0.175 39.0 02:35 45.00 24.0 1551 1) Maximum spin speed.
ENGLISH Programme Litres hh:mm °C Wool 0.250 65.0 01:05 30.00 30.0 1200 30°C 1) Reference indicator of the spin speed. 2) Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles. 3) Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons, synthetic and mixed fabrics. 4) It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry. 18.
18.2 Cleaning the drain pump filter 180˚ Clean the filter regularly and, especially, if the alarm code appears on the display. 18.3 Programmes Programmes Load Product description Cotton and synthetic items. This pro‐ 5.0 kg gramme ensures a good washing perform‐...
ENGLISH Programmes Load Product description All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐ 10.0 kg cate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and Rinse spinning. To spin the laundry and to drain the water 10.0 kg in the drum. All fabrics, except woollens Spin/Drain and delicate fabrics.
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For Switzerland: Where should you take your old equipment? Anywhere that sells new equipment or hand it in to official SENS collection points or official SENS recycling firms.
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My Electrolux Care app The software in this product contains components that are based on free and open source software. Electrolux gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the open software and robotics communities to the development project. To access the source code of these free and open source software components whose license conditions require publishing, and to see their full copyright information and applicable license terms, please visit: http://electrolux.opensoftwarerepository.com (folder NIUS)
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