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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. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged.
Contents Warnings Maintenance Bodywork Disposal Door seal Detergent dispenser drawer Tips for environmental protection 5 Drain pump Water inlet filter Technical specifications Emergency emptying out Frost precautions Installation Unpacking Something not working? 20-21 Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection Your new washing machine Description of the appliance...
Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the • All internal packing must be removed before using appliance is not in use.
Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise electrical appliances can be. When the machine is until the groove is vertical. working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 54 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg Synthetics 2 kg Delicates 2 kg Woollens 1 kg SPIN SPEED 850 rpm max. POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A...
Installation 6. Set the machine upright and remove the Unpacking remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. All transit bolts and packing must be 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will removed before using the appliance. find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too Electrical connection short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, have to purchase a new, longer hose specially single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Your new washing machine This new machine, patented by Electrolux, meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
Control panel CYCLE 6 “SUPER RINSE” button 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart Can be used only for cotton programmes A-B-C-D-F. The machine will perform the rinses with more water. This option is recommended for people who are 2 Mains on light allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is This light is on whilst the machine is operating and very soft.
Washing hints Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: Sorting the laundry bathrobe 1200 g Follow the wash code symbols on each garment napkin 100 g label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. quilt cover 700 g Sort the laundry as follows: sheet 500 g whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and Quantity of detergent to be used treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any The type and quantity of detergent will depend on residual marks with bleach. the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric hardness of the water used.
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 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not...
Operating sequence 4. Select the desired option Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
7. Select the programme and start the machine Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme and press the ON/OFF button: the mains on light comes on and the machine starts to operate. 8. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically.
Programme table Washing programmes for cotton and linen Programme/ Degree of soil Possible Max. Wash programme Description Temperature and type of laundry option load HALF LOAD Prewash WHITE SPIN For heavy soiled Wash at 60-90°C 5 kg COTTONS REDUCTION cotton items. 3 rinses WITH PREW 60°-90°...
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Programme table Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Degree of soil Programme/ Possible Max. Wash programme Description and type of laundry Temperature option load Heavy soiled synthetic Prewash or mixed fabrics, SPIN Wash at 30°-60° C SYNTHETICS underwear, coloured 2 kg REDUCTION...
Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2.
4. Water inlet filter 6. Frost precautions If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, If the machine is installed in a place where the check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as blocked.
Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem Possible cause • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine does not start up: • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. •...
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Problem Possible cause • The machine, which is the result of modern • Water is not visible in the technology, runs in a very economical way with low machine: water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut •...
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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. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.
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