20. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................49 DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for choosing this Husqvarna-Electrolux product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the 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.
ENGLISH 1.2 General Safety Do not change the specification of this appliance. • This appliance is intended to be used in household • and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other – working environments; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and –...
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The appliance maximum load is 8 kg. Do not exceed • the maximum load of each programme (refer to the "Programmes" chapter). 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.
ENGLISH reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam • to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only • neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
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2.5 Service • Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of • To repair the appliance contact the the appliance. Authorised Service Centre. Use • Do not use an extension hose if the original spare parts only.
ENGLISH for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 11 12 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...
5.2 Fixing plate kit dealer If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by Read carefully the instructions supplied HUSQVARNA, secure the appliance in with the accessory. the fixing plates. Only appropriate Read carefully the instructions supplied accessories approved by with the accessory.
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ENGLISH 2. Remove the cardboard top and the polystyrene packaging materials. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 3. Remove the internal film. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical 4. Open the door and remove the position. polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 10. Remove the three bolts by using the spanner supplied with the appliance. The appliance must be level and stable. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
ENGLISH 45º 45º 20º 20º If this occurs, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. 6.5 Water drainage The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not Make sure that the inlet hose more than 100 cm from the floor.
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5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water.
ENGLISH The power supply cable must be easily The manufacturer does not accept any accessible after installing the appliance. responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above For any electrical work required to install safety precaution. this appliance, contact our Authorised Service Centre.
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7.2 Display Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation. Maximum laundry indicator. It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme. If you run a programme when the drum is overloaded, also flashes at the end of the programme.
ENGLISH Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set. Spin speed indicator. - No Spin indicator. Iron drying indicator. Cupboard drying indicator. Extra drying indicator. 7.3 Multilingual badges Adhesive badges in different languages are supplied with the appliance. The desired badge can be glued next to the programme dial.
8.7 Delay start When the display shows the indicators , the appliance does not heat With this option you can delay the start of the water. a programme in a more convenient time. 8.5 Spin Tap on the button repeatedly to set the required delay.
ENGLISH • Only washing : Wash indicator is • Iron dry: laundry to be ironed. • Washing and drying : Wash and Dry indicators are on. • Cupboard dry: laundry to be put in store. • Only drying : Dry indicator is on. •...
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed ture Spin speed load Temperature range range 1200 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. 1200 rpm - Normally soiled items. Synthetics 3 kg 400 rpm 40 °C 60 °C - Cold...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed ture Spin speed load Temperature range range Steam programmes Steam Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer.
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed ture Spin speed load Temperature range range 1600 rpm All fabrics, except woollens and delicate 1600 rpm - fabrics. To spin the laundry and to drain the 8 kg Spin/Drain water in the drum.
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ENGLISH Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Save ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Delay start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Drying ■ Auto Dry ■...
9.2 Woolmark Wool Care - provided that the products are washed according to the instructions Blue on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1664. • The wool drying cycle of this machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company.
ENGLISH Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Cottons and Linen up to 4 kg Iron Dry (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, Suitable for ironing etc) 9.4 Timed drying Dryness Level Type of fabric Load (kg) Suggested Spin speed duration (rpm) (mins) Extra Dry Cottons and Linen 180 - 200 For towelling...
ENGLISH 11. BEFORE FIRST USE 3. Pour 2 litres of water into the During installation or before detergent compartment marked by first use you may observe some water in the appliance. This action activates the drain system. This is a residual water left 4.
12.3 Filling the detergent and additives 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives.
ENGLISH With the flap in the To perform washing only, position DOWN: make sure that only the • Do not use gelatinous Wash indicator is on above or thick liquid the Mode button. detergents. • Do not put more In case a selection is not liquid detergent than possible, no indicator the limit shown on the...
Changing the delay start after this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results. the countdown has started About 20 minutes after the To change the delay start: programme start, the 1. Touch the Avvio/Pausa button to programme duration could pause the appliance.
ENGLISH 12.11 Cancelling a running 12.13 End of the programme programme When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The 1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the acoustic signals operate (if they are programme and to deactivate the active).
Turn the programme dial to set a new If you set a programme or an cycle. option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 13. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING according to your laundry.
ENGLISH 13.4 At the end of the drying 2. Touch button Avvio/Pausa to start the programme. The PROSENSE programme estimation starts. • The appliance stops automatically. In the display the door locked • The acoustic signals operate (if they indicator goes on, the indicator of the are active).
In the display the door locked Cupboard dry: for indicator comes on and the indicator of cotton and synthetic items; the running phase starts flashing. The display also shows the remaining Extra dry: for cotton programme time. items. The display shows the drying 14.4 At the end of the drying...
ENGLISH If the appliance is frequently used, carry out the CLE programme regularly. 16. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 16.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Follow the washing instructions on the •...
16.3 Detergent type and 16.4 Ecological hints quantity To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend The choice of detergent and use of that you follow these tips: correct quantities not only affects your wash performance, but also helps to •...
ENGLISH • Quilts. • type of laundry • Bed covers. • weight of the load • Duvets. 16.10 Additional drying • Anoraks. • Sleeping bags. If, at the end of the drying programme, • Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, the laundry is still damp, set a short nail solvents or similar.
17.2 Removing foreign Always follow the objects instructions that you find on the packaging of the Make sure that pockets are product. empty and all loose elements are tied up before 17.5 Maintenance wash running your cycle. Refer to...
ENGLISH 1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent, in order to rinse out any residues left .
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Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.
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.
17.11 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 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 Avvio/Pausa 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 have floor.
Problem Possible solution The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a differ‐ ent colour: • The drying phase helps to eliminate some fluff. The laundry is full of • Clean the clothes with a fluff remover.
ENGLISH 19. CONSUMPTION VALUES 19.1 Introduction See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about Energy Label. 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.
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Eco 40-60 pro‐ Litres h:mm °C gramme Half load 0.605 2:45 1551 Quarter load 0.300 2:45 1551 1) Maximum spin speed. Wash and dry cycle Eco 40-60 pro‐ gramme and Litres h:mm °C Cupboard dry level Full load 3.100...
ENGLISH 19.5 Common programmes - Wash and dry These values are indicative only. Programme Litres h:mm °C Synthetics 2.15 4:25 1200 40°C 1) Reference indicator of the spin speed. 20. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol Recycle materials with the symbol with the household waste.
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