First use Technical data Daily use Environment concerns Helpful hints and tips IKEA GUARANTEE Subject to change without notice. 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 injuries and damages.
ENGLISH • Obey the maximum load volume of 6 kg (refer to the “Pro- gramme chart” chapter). • 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. •...
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ENGLISH • Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance • Make sure that you remove all metal ob- has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessa- jects from the laundry. ry to change the fuse in the mains plug, •...
ENGLISH Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating Plate Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for powder or liquid de- tergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
ENGLISH Door safety button This appliance incorporates a special fea- ture to prevent children and pets becom- ing trapped inside the drum. To activate this de- To disable this de- vice, rotate the but- vice and restore the ton clockwise (with- possibility of closing out pressing it) in- the door, rotate the...
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ENGLISH Temperature button Table of Symbol = Cottons = Jeans = On/Off - Reset = Cottons + Prewash ECO= Standard Cotton Eco = Temperature = Synthetics = Cold wash = Delicates = Rinse Hold = Handwash/Wool = Automatic spin reduction = Rinse = Super Quick = Drain...
ENGLISH Programme Indicator lights The light 3.1 illuminates when you press the button 4 when you start the programme. The appliance starts working and the door is locked. The light 3.2 illuminates when you select a permanent extra rinse option. This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with very delicate skin (allergic to de- tergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water.
ENGLISH Daily use Open the door • Remove the drawer. Push the drawer Open the door by carefully pulling the door edge outwards where indicated by the handle outwards. arrow (PUSH) to facilitate drawer re- moval. Load the laundry The flap is down and you wish to use Place the laundry in powder detergent: the drum, one item...
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ENGLISH when the appliance is working, the red • Pour the liquid detergent in the com- indicator light of button 4 will blink 3 times partment without exceeding the limit to indicate a wrong selection. The indicated in the flap. The detergent appliance will not perform the new selected must be placed in the appropriate com- programme.
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ENGLISH Cancelling the delayed start after having Changing a running programme is possible started the programme: only by resetting it. Turn the programme se- 1. Set the washing appliance to PAUSE by lector dial to O and then to the new pro- pressing button 4.
ENGLISH If a programme or an option that ends with At the end of the programme, the door can water left in the tub has been selected, the be now opened. Turn the programme selec- light 3.3 illuminates but the door remains tor dial to O to switch the appliance off.
ENGLISH Degrees of water hardness Characteristic German °dH French °T.H. Soft 0-15 Medium 8-14 16-25 Hard 15-21 26-37 Very hard > 21 > 37 A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted (reduced) to degree of hardness soft.
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ENGLISH DELICATES Delicate fabrics: for Main wash Spin 40° - 30° - example curtains. Rinses Rinse Hold 3 kg Cold Max. final Super Quick 1.5 kg spin at 700 Extra Rinse WOOL/HAND- Special programme Main wash Spin WASH for wool garments Rinses Rinse Hold 40°...
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ENGLISH Special programme Main wash Spin MIX 20 for cotton, synthetic Rinses Rinse Hold 20° and mixed fabrics Max. final Extra Rinse with light soil. spin at 900 3 kg Set this programme to decrease the en- ergy consumption. EASY IRON Synthetic fabrics: se- Main wash Spin...
ENGLISH The washing temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected pro- gramme. 3) If this option is not active the max. final spin for cotton items is 1200 rpm. 4) Make sure that the detergent is for low temperature in order to have good washing results. Consumption values The data of this table are approximate.
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ENGLISH Cleaning the dispenser drawer • Use the previous The washing powder and additive dispens- brush to clean the er drawer should be cleaned regularly. recess, ensuring that upper and lower part of it is well cleaned. After having cleaned the dispenser and the drawer recess, replace it.
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ENGLISH • Use a stiff brush to clean and remove • before removing all washing powder residue. the filter, remove • Clean all the removed parts of the dis- any fluff or small penser drawer under a tap to remove objects from any traces of accumulated powder.
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ENGLISH • Turn off the water tap. • Unscrew the hose from the tap. • Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. • Screw firmly the inlet hose back onto the tap. The filter is inserted correctly when the indicator on its top is visible and •...
ENGLISH The dangers of freezing 5. place a bowl on the floor; 6. let the drain hose run along the floor, If the appliance is installed in a place where place the external extremities of the the temperature could drop below 0°C, drain and inlet hoses in the bowl proceed as follows to remove any water re- placed on the floor and let water drain...
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed The red in- Open the water tap. dicator light of button 4 blinks). The inlet hose is squashed or Check the inlet hose connection. kinked (The red indicator light of button 4 blinks).
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution Check whether there are any leaks Check the water inlet hose connec- from one of the inlet hose fittings. It tion. is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.
Return the product to IKEA GUARANTEE How long is the IKEA guarantee valid? What will IKEA do to correct the problem? IKEA appointed service provider will exam- This guarantee is valid for five (5) years ine the product and decide, at its sole dis- from the original date of purchase of Your cretion, if it is covered under this guarantee.
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The dedicated After Sales Service for faulty or not according to specification. IKEA appliances: • The use of the appliance in a non-domes- Please do not hesitate to contact IKEA After tic environment i.e. professional use. Sales Service to: • Transportation damages. If a customer 1.
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For any additional questions not related to Before calling us, assure that You have to After Sales of your appliances, please con- hand the IKEA article number (8 digit code) tact our nearest IKEA store call centre. We for the appliance of which you need our recommend you read the appliance docu- assistance.
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