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  • Page 1 User manual Wasching machine WA SL1 E100...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Instruction booklet Safety information Product Description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Display First use Personalization Acoustic signal Child safety lock Daily use Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial Select the temperature Select the Spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option Selected the desired option...
  • Page 5 Contents Cancelling a programme Opening the door after the programme has started At the end of the programme Washing programmes Programme information Preparing the wash cycle Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness...
  • Page 6 Contents Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage Electrical connection Permanent connection Enviroment concerns Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints Guarantee 47-49 Customer service centres...

  • Page 7: Instruction Booklet

    Safety information Prior to using for the first time • The safety of ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
  • Page 8 Safety information • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

  • Page 9: Child Safety

    Safety information • Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Control panel Three adjustable feet; The rear foot on the left-hand side is Door opening handle automatic Rating plate...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control panel Control panel Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table. Programme selector dial TIME SAVING button (Zeitsparen-Temps) TEMPERATURE button (Temperatur-Temp.) START/PAUSE button (Start/Pause-Départ/Pause) SPIN REDUCTION button (U/Min-Essorage) DELAY START button (Zeitvorwahl Départ-Différé)
  • Page 12 Display Display (9) Temperature indicator and COLD symbol Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme.
  • Page 13 Display DISPLAY The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

  • Page 14: First Use

    First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.

  • Page 15: Daily Use

    Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing.

  • Page 16: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial

    Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.

  • Page 17: Selected The Desired Option

    RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

  • Page 18: Prewash Option

    PREWASH option Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for COTTON and SYNTHETIC fabrics, whereas in the programmes for DELICATE fabrics the water is only drained.

  • Page 19: Select The Start/Pause

    SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol remains alight on the display and you will be able to short the washing duration for «lightly soiled laundry». The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only.

  • Page 20: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme

    Press button : the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will ● start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start: set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button ● 0’ press the button until the symbol is displayed;...

  • Page 21: At The End Of The Programme

    At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button pilot light goes off, a blinking appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes. If you have choosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the below instruction to empty the water out: : turn the programme selector dial to O ●...

  • Page 22: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of the T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y Options Temperature programme Spin reduction/Rinse Main wash, Rinses COTTONS hold/Night cycle Long spin at maximum...
  • Page 23 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of the T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y Options Temperature programme Spin reduction/Rinse Main wash VISCOSE hold/Night cycle Rinses...
  • Page 24 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y Options p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e Temperature...

  • Page 25: Programme Information

    Programme information Programme information The washing programme for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by HYGIENE 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN.
  • Page 26 Programme information Programme information Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this SPORT JACKETS program, do not add any additives. This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase SPORT INTENSIVE before the main wash to eliminate mud stains.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Wash Cycle

    Preparing the wash cycle Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, 95°...

  • Page 28: Maximum Loads

    Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.

  • Page 29: Detergents And Additives

    Preparing the wash cycle Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).

  • Page 30: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used

    Preparing the wash cycle Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»...

  • Page 31: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.

  • Page 32: Drain Pump

    Care and cleaning 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush.
  • Page 33 Care and cleaning 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump.

  • Page 34: Water Inlet Filter

    Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.
  • Page 35 Care and cleaning Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4.

  • Page 36: What To Do If

    What to do if... What to do if... 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 carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the y y e e l l l l o o w w pilot light of button blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals...
  • Page 37 What to do if... Problem Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. The machine fills then empties • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» immediately: section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged.
  • Page 38 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait until the DOOR symbol disappears. There is water in the drum. •...

  • Page 39: Technical Data

    What to do if... If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Mod.

  • Page 40: Consumption Value

    Consumption value Consumption value Water consumption Energy consumption Programme duration Programme (lltres) (KWh) (Minutes) White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° (*)Cotton Economy 60° 1.19 Cottons 40° Synthetics 60° Delicates 40° 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 40° The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

  • Page 41: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom.
  • Page 42 Installation 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal.

  • Page 43: Positioning And Levelling

    Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.

  • Page 44: Water-Stop Device

    Installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.

  • Page 45: Electrical Connection

    Installation Important! The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and in the chapter «Technical Data».

  • Page 46: Enviroment Concerns

    Environment concerns Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 47 Guarantee Garantie/Kundendienst, Garantie/service-clientèle, Garanzia/Servizio clienti, Guarantee/Customer Service Centres Servicestellen Points de Service Servizio dopo Point of Service vendita 5506 Mägenwil/Zürich 3018 Bern 1028 Préverenges Le 6916 Grancia Zona Industriestrasse 10 Morgenstrasse 131 Trési 6 Industriale E 9000 St. GallenZürcherstrasse 204 e 4127 Birsfelden Hauptstrasse 52 6020 Emmenbrücke...

  • Page 48: Guarantee

    Guarantee d’un bon de garantie ou d’un justificatif d’achat). Notre garantie couvre les frais de mains d’œuvres et de déplacement, ainsi que les pièces de rechange. Les conditions de garantie ne sont pas valables en cas d’intervention d’un tiers non autorisé, de l’emploi de pièces de rechange non originales, d’erreurs de maniement ou d’installation dues à...
  • Page 49 European Guarantee European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee orotherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the...

  • Page 50: Customer Service Centres

    +38 61 24 25 731 Tr aška 132, 1000 Ljubljana Slovensko +421 2 43 33 43 22 Electrolux Slovakia s. r . o . , Electrolux Domáce spotrebiče SK, Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava Suomi www.electrolux.fi Sverige +46 (0)771 76 76 76 Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143, S-105 45 Stockholm...
  • Page 52 ANC number: 132 966 060-00-482007...

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