2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com CONTENTS Safety information Helpful hints and tips Product description Washing programmes Control panel Care and cleaning First use What to do if... Personalisation Technical data Daily use...
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3 occur to the product and to property if • Never pull the power supply cable to re- this is not adhered to. See relevant sec- move the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
4 electrolux PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows to- tal use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
5 CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages. 9 10...
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6 electrolux Time Manager • light on: the door cannot be opened. The machine in working or has stopped with These buttons allows you to modify the water left in the tub. programme duration automatically pro- • light off: the door can be opened. The posed by the appliance.
7 7.4: Soil degree icons • Super Refresh • Intensive When selecting a programme on the dis- • Normal play appears an icon indicating the degree of soiling automatically proposed by the • Daily machine. • Light 7.5: Child safety lock (see «Child Safe-...
8 electrolux There are two different ways to set this op- To enable or disable this option press si- tion: multaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im- 5 and 6 until on the display, the icon possible to start the machine.
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9 the corresponding buttons. The green pilot 3 times and the Err message appears on light of the button 8 starts to flash. the display for few seconds. The selector dial can be turned either clock- For compatibility among the washing wise or counterclockwise.
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10 electrolux To interrupt a programme which is running, programme and make your selection press the button 8: the green pilot light again). starts blinking. Changing a running programme is possible To restart the programme from the point at only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-...
11 2. Select the draining or spinning pro- Remove the laundry from the drum and gramme. carefully check that the drum is empty. If 3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by you do not intend to carry out another pressing the relevant button.
12 electrolux Although biodegradable, detergents contain not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de- substances which, in large quantities, can tergent dispenser drawer. upset the delicate balance of nature. Quantity of detergent to be used The choice of detergent will depend on the...
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13 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry DELICATES SPIN REDUCTION 40° - Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses PREWASH Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm EXTRA RINSE Max.
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14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SOAK 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with wa- ter in the tub Max. load 6 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry.
15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS ECONOMY SPIN REDUCTION 90° - 40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses PREWASH Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm EXTRA RINSE Max.
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16 electrolux Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manu- facturer's instructions. This will help to pre- vent the formation of lime deposits.
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17 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump;...
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18 electrolux 4. Place a bowl with a small edge close to 7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the pump to collect any spillage. the pump seat and from the pump im- peller. 5. Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using pliers.
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19 9. Replace the filter into the pump by in- 11. Close the pump door. serting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.
20 electrolux 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. 6. clean the pump if necessary as previ- Keep a rug nearby because some water ously described; may flow. 7. screw the pump again and close the 6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff door.
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21 Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. E40 • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket.
22 electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off. There is water in the drum.
23 Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating Voltage - Overall power - Fuse plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Load...
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24 electrolux 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. 5. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag con- taining the instruction booklet.
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25 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the Water drainage ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, The end of the drain hose can be posi- be sure to tighten the ring nut again to tioned in three ways.
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26 electrolux The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.
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