132990360NL.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina WASAUTOMAAT LAVE-LINGE WASCHAUTOMAT WASHING MACHINE FXC 1206 - FXC 1406 N N L L GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING NOTICE D’UTILISATION GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG USER MANUAL G G B B 132990360...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. •...
6 kg Synthetics 3.kg Delicates 3 kg Woollens 2 kg SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max. (FXC 1206) 1400 rpm max. (FXC 1406) POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A WATER PRESSURE...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Installation Unpacking 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. 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.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina The other end of the inlet hose which connects to Any extension applied to the drainage hose should the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply not be longer than 200 cm and its diameter must not loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the be smaller than that of the original hose.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Control panel Programme Option buttons The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programme Depending on the programme, different functions for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. can be combined.
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132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina 6 Programme progress display ● RINSE HOLD (anti-crease) : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When corresponding to the various phases making up the the programme has finished the phase light END programme come on.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Maximum loads Washing hints Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. Sorting the laundry General rules: Follow the wash code symbols on each garment Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Synthetics: drum no more than half full;...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust Any fabric softener or starching additives must be removing product used cold. Be careful with rust poured into the compartment marked before stains which are not recent since the cellulose starting the wash programme.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina 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 95°C 60°C...
Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 Turn the selector dial to the required position. litres of water into the main wash compartment FXC 1206 FXC 1406 of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve.
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132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:51 Pagina 9. Interrupting a programme 12. At the end of the programme Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a The machine stops automatically. programme which is running, the corresponding light If the anti-crease option has been selected, the starts to flash.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina Programme table WASHING PROGRAMMES Consumptions* Temperature/ Additional Wash load Fabrics Type of laundry Energy Water Duration Programme functions max. min. EXTRA QUICK PREWASH Sheets, household 95° White linen, towels, cotton COTTON 6 kg EASY IRON tablecloths SPIN Fast coloured items, ECO/EXTRA QUICK...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina Programme table SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Consumptions* Programme Programme Additional Wash load selector dial Programme Energy Water Duration description functions max. position min. For rinsing 3 rinses with liquid SPIN hand washed additive, if required 6 kg 0.06 Rinses items Short spin...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina Maintenance 1. Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the Clean the outside of the machine with soap and drawer after cleaning. water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina • Place a bowl on the floor to collect any spillage. 7. Frost precautions • Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in If the machine is installed in a place where the the bowl and remove its cap. temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as •...
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the END light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill.
132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina Problem Possible cause • The door will not open: • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. • The door lock has not been released. • The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
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132990360GB.qxd 21/01/2004 10:52 Pagina From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx.
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