ENGLISH 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes in- juries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa) •...
ENGLISH • Do not put a container to collect possi- Water connection ble water leakage under the appliance. • Make sure not to cause damage to the Contact the Service to ensure which water hoses. accessories can be used. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied 2.3 Care and Cleaning hose-sets.
ENGLISH 4.1 Display The Temperature area: Washing indicators: – : Temperature indicator : the washing phase – : the rinses phase : Cold water indicator – : the spin phase : Time Manager indicator. – The time area: : Extra rinse permanent option. The spin area: –...
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www.electrolux.com Programme Type of load and soil Temperature range Maximum load, Maximum spin Machine washable wool, hand washable wool Wool/Handwash and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care 40 °C – Cold symbol. 1.5 kg, 1000 rpm Items in denim and jersey. Also for items in dark Jeans colours.
ENGLISH • The washing programme stops with the The appliance decreases the spin speed, water in the drum. The drum turns reg- uses more water and adapt the pro- ularly to prevent the laundry creases. gramme duration to the type of laundry. The related indicator comes on.
12 www.electrolux.com • After you press , the options and 7.10 Acoustic signals the programme knob are locked. The acoustic signals operate when: • Before you press : the appliance • The programme is completed. cannot start. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic sig- 7.9 Permanent extra rinse nals, press...
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ENGLISH 9.2 Using detergent and additives • Measure out the detergent and the fab- ric conditioner. • Carefully close the detergent drawer. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Liquid or powder detergent...
14 www.electrolux.com • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: – Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. – Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. –...
ENGLISH The washing programme is 9.8 Opening the door completed, but there is water in the While a programme or the delay start op- drum: erates, the appliance door is locked and – The drum turns regularly to prevent the the display shows the indicator creases in the laundry.
16 www.electrolux.com 10. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 10.1 The laundry load 10.3 Detergents and additives • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, • Only use detergents and additives spe- synthetics, delicates and wool. cially made for washing machines. • Obey the washing instructions that are •...
ENGLISH 11. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! 11.2 Maintenance wash With the low temperature programmes it Before maintenance, disconnect the ap- is possible that some detergent stays in pliance from the mains supply. the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: 11.1 External cleaning •...
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18 www.electrolux.com 11.5 Cleaning the valve filter...
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ENGLISH 11.6 Cleaning the drain filter WARNING! Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot.
20 www.electrolux.com 11.7 Emergency drain 11.8 Frost precautions Because of a malfunction, the appliance If the appliance is installed in an area cannot drain the water. where the temperature can be less than If this occurs, do steps (1) through (10) of 0°...
ENGLISH Empty the drain pump. Refer to the WARNING! emergency drain procedure. Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use When the drain pump is empty, install the appliance again. the inlet hose again. The manufacturer is not responsi- ble for damages caused by low temperatures.
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22 www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is cor- rect.
ENGLISH After the check, activate the appliance. If the display shows other alarm codes. The programme continues from the point Deactivate and activate the appliance. If of interruption. the problem continues, contact the Serv- If the problem occurs again, contact the ice.
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