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electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux 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.
safety information electrolux 5 ● Safety Information Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. In the interest of your safety and to ●...
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6 electrolux safety information ● ● If the appliance is installed in a Never tumble dry items that have location subject to frost, please read had contact with chemicals such as the “dangers of freezing”chapter. dry cleaning fluid.These are of a volatile nature and could cause an ●...
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safety information electrolux 7 ● The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach ● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. ● Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
8 electrolux product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The Eco Valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle...
10 electrolux use Use - Washing First Use Ensure that the electrical and water ● connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyryrene block ● and any material from the drum. Acoustic signals Pour 2 litres of water into the main ●...
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use electrolux 11 Measure out the detergent and the Drying Cottons fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the «prewash»...
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12 electrolux use Programme Option buttons Press the «Spin» button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want Depending on the programme, different your laundry to be spun at a speed functions can be combined. These different from the one proposed by the must be selected after choosing the washer-dryer.
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use electrolux 13 When the programme has finished the Every time you press the button the 0.00 display shows a « » flashing, the time increases by 5 mins. «Door locked» pilot light is still on, Note! the «Start/Pause» light is off and the The programme time will automatically door is locked to indicate that the increase by up to 2 minutes.
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14 electrolux use Selecting the delayed start. • Select the programme and the required options. • Select the delay start. • Depress «Start/Pause» button: the machine starts its hourly countdown. After the programme has started the The programme will start after the time remaining is updated every selected delay has expired.
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use electrolux 15 Select the Start/Pause Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, To start the selected programme, press the message Err is displayed for few the «Start/Pause» button; the green seconds and the integrated red pilot light stops flashing.
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16 electrolux use Select the “Time Manager” option Note Once the programme has started the Time manager option cannot be changed. This function allows you to modify the Attention! washing time, automatically proposed The «Time Manager» option cannot be by the washer-dryer. selected with the Eco programme.
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use electrolux 17 (Only the Time Manager option cannot At the end of the programme be modified after the programme has The machine stops automatically. The started.) buzzer sounds. Three flashing zeros 0.00 Changing a running programme is « « will appear on the display, the possible only by resetting it.
18 electrolux drying Use - Drying 4. Press the «Start/Pause» button to start the programme. 5. At the end of the programme, the buzzer sounds. Three flashing zeros 0.00 « « will appear on the display. Drying 2.5 kg of Cottons At this point, begins an anti-crease You have for example just machine- phase, which lasts for about 10...
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drying electrolux 19 Autodrying 1.5 kg of synthetics Warning! (NON-STOP programme) You intend to wash and dry automati- cally 1.5 kg of synthetics which do not need ironing. For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 2.5 kg for cotton and 1.5 kg for synthetics.
20 electrolux washing & drying hints Washing and Drying hints Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Sorting the laundry Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag Follow the wash code symbols on each or net.
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washing & drying hints electrolux 21 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is Important therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
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22 electrolux washing & drying hints Ink: depending on the type of ink, The washer-dryer incorporates a moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), recirculation system which allows an then with acetic acid; treat any residual optimal use of the concentrated marks on white fabrics with bleach and detergent.
International wash code symbol electrolux 23 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 temperature temperature temperature temperature...
24 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Main wash from Spin Red. Cottons White and coloured 95°C to 30°C Night Cycle/ cotton normally 3 rinses Rinse Hold Normal soiled Long spin at the max Extra Rinse, 95°...
washing programmes electrolux 25 Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Silk items to be Main wash at 30°C Spin Red./ Silk gentle washed and 2 rinses Night Cycle/ 30° spun. Short spin at 700 rpm Rinse Hold Main wash from Special programme...
26 electrolux Drying programmes Drying programmes Degree of Spin Drying Type of fabric Max Load drying speed time mins 2.5 kg 1400 rpm Extra dry Cotton and linen Ideal for (bathrobes, bath towels, towelling materi- 1 kg 1400 rpm 2.5 kg 1400 rpm Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels,...
programme information electrolux 27 Programme information This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a programme good washing efficiency by saving energy. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well Wool and as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with...
28 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. You must DISCONNECT the appliance Cleaning the dispenser drawer from the electricity supply, before you The washing powder and additive can carry out any cleaning or dispenser drawer should be cleaned...
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care and cleaning electrolux 29 Unscrew and remove the filter. Cleaning the water drain filter Clean carefully under a fast running A clean filter is important for the correct tap. operating of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every wash- ing programme.
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30 electrolux care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filter Important! Every time you drain the water through If your water is very hard or contains the emergency emptying hose you must traces of lime deposit, the water inlet pour 2 litres of water into the main wash filter may become clogged.
Something not working electrolux 31 Something not working 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 red «Start/Pause»...
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32 electrolux Something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not The drain hose is squashed Check the drain hose ● ● empty and/or does not spin: or kinked. connection. The drain filter is clogged. Clean the drain filter. ●...
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Something not working electrolux 33 Malfunction Possible cause Solution Unsatisfactory washing Too little detergent or Increase the detergent ● ● results: unsuitable detergent has quantity or use another one. been used. Stubborn stains have not Use commercial products to ● ●...
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Something not working 34 electrolux Malfunction Possible cause Solution Redistribute the laundry. Spinning starts late or the The electronic unbalance ● ● machine does not spin: detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
technical data electrolux 35 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 82 cm Depth 54 cm Electrical connection Voltage Information on the electrical connection is given on - Overall power - Fuse the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum...
installation electrolux 37 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 4. Repeat the operation for the left and machine ever has to be transported central polythene bags.
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38 electrolux installation with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Water inlet Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the 7.
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installation electrolux 39 If it is too short and you do not wish to Place the drain hose into your move the tap, you will have to standpipe, which should have an purchase a new, longer hose specially internal diameter of approximately designed for this type of use.
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40 electrolux installation Important! Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. 2.
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installation electrolux 41 If you require any further advice please Important! contact your local water authority. Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
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42 electrolux installation The wire coloured blue must be Permanent connection connected to the terminal marked «N» In the case of permanent connection it or coloured black. is necessary that you install a double The wire coloured brown must be pole switch between the appliance and connected to the terminal marked «L»...
building-in electrolux 43 In this case it is sufficient to screw in the Building-in hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right This appliance has been designed to level (Fig. B). be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimen- sions shown in picture A.
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44 electrolux building-in The distance (B) from upper edge of the If the door has to be opened from left to door to the centre of the hole depends right, invert the position of the plates (7), on the adjacent furniture's dimensions. the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig.
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building-in electrolux 45 Drill four fixing holes see Fig. G With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable, and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop. A final check for stability should be car- ried out with the machine on spin with a load, this will identify the need for any...
46 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Ecological hints save water, energy and to help protect Packaging materials the environment, we recommend that The materials marked with the symbol you follow these tips: are recyclable. • Normally soiled laundry may be >PE<=polyethylene washed without prewashing in order >PS<=polystyrene...
customer service/european guarantee electrolux 47 Standard guarantee conditions • Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus tho- We, Electrolux, undertake that if within se which are subject to rental agree- 12 months of the date of the purchase ments.
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48 electrolux guarantee/customer service Customer Care European Guarantee For general enquiries concerning your This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux appliance, or for further infor- Electrolux in each of the countries mation on Electrolux products please listed at the back of this user manual, contact our Customer Care for the period specified in the appliance Department by letter or telephone at...
service centres electrolux 49 Customer Service Centres Should you need further assistance please contact your local Customer Service Centre www.electrolux.com Albania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. Pjeter Bogdani Nr. 7 Tirane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Česká...
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