swt5541 swt5541b swt6541 top-load washing machine user manual
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1. s 000 eee We 1 Clothes must be loaded evenly around the agitator For best results load small items first followed by large items 2 Clothes must not be wrapped around the agitator 3 The washing machine must not be overloaded Clothes must be able to move during wash 4 The load should contain only three or four large items for example sheets The rest of the load should be small items A mixed load of large and small items will wash cleaner than a load of all large items 15 5 3 ADD THE DETERGENT U Measure the correct amount of powder or liquid detergent by following the recommendations on the package Mix detergent in one litre of hot or warm water Add the pre mixed detergent to the wash load move around AN Don t do these things Using too little detergent will give you a poor wash result Using excessive detergent will create too much suds and may cause overloading of the motor during the spin stage of the wash cycle To avoid excessive suds reduce the amount of detergent you use It is best to use detergent labelled low sudsing Good quality front load detergent will perform well in this machine Use soap based products in your washing machine 5 4 ADD FABRIC SOFTENER Measure the2. 4 Allow the machine to agitate for a few minutes then let it stand for the required time by pressing Start Pause button to pause the machine When soaking bleach reached to the required time turn Program Selector to Drain Spin position and press the Start Pause button to empty the wash bowl 5 6 SETTING A PROGRAM 1 Turn the program selector to the required program Your washing machine is now in STAND BY MODE and ready to wash your clothes The relevant light will light up The buzzer will sound The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Once you selected a program the program selected will stay at that position for the whole of the cycle The display shows the program duration If the settings shown on the control panel are what you want to use press the Start Pause button to start your wash If you want your laundry to be washed with functions different from the one proposed by the machine press Temperature Water Level Soak Time and Rinse Option buttons 17 i NoTE Different functions can be combined which is dependent on the program selected When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on 3 If you want to define the end of the washing program press the Delay End button repeatedly to choose your machine end time 5 7 STARTING A PROGRAM To start a program press the Start Pause button a default p
3. simpson SWT5541 TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL SWT5541B SWT6541 2 CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 32 tiie dis hibisciit init podokno A oR oo E 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION sea opnaa a e a eaea aa Ea Ea 9 CONTROL PANEL piotra niea ea N aE EAE A E TEE 4 WASHING INSTRUCTIONS szk teenie eed eee 13 5 DAILY USE riia aed bee kapku alkaloid ny ee pz vad dan HA ES 15 6 CARING FOR YOUR WASHING MACHINE een 19 7 HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH WASHING PROBLEMS ee 22 8 A GUIDE TO STAIN REMOVAL pirisee ainiaan iois EEan bainiie 24 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING dezirers editi iaae aa e aana EEEE a A ANEA 26 10 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS sicdict duesitietnlises ar EASE aR AEE ES EEE 29 Ti WARRANTY iaaa a boot labs N S E N SS 31 CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting Service ensure that you have the following data available The information can be found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number A Warning Caution Safety information i General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice 1 SAFETY INFORMATION i CONDITIONS OF USE e Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the e This appliance is intended to be used appliance if it is moved or sold so in household and similar applications that everyone using it through its life such as will be properly informed on Farm houses appliance use and safety B
4. Beeping Mode This mode permits you to either enable or disable the beeping 3 beeps every 20 seconds at the end of the wash As an example you might wish to disable this beeping when you start a wash when going to bed so that when the wash finished it will not disturb you through the night 3 CONTROL PANEL Model SWT5541 SWT5541B To change the beeping selection proceed as follows e If you want to DISABLE the beeping sound when the washing machine in Stand By Mode after 7 seconds passed from machine switching on press Soak Time and Water Level buttons at the same time until you hear 2 shorts BEEP sound e To return to default configuration press these 2 buttons at the same time until you hear BEEP sound i NOTE e Al error beeping is not disabled by this feature such as a critical fault or lid open during fill agitate spin or out of balance during spinning e Responding sound while pressing the button is not disabled by this feature off simpson Cold Wash o Regular Wash Fast Wash e Colours ff Very Hot Extra Bedding Delicates Hot Zee 7 y R Wam q Cold fa A Heavy Duty Woollens N La 8 Tub Cleaning e Rinse Spin N NE Drain Spin Temperature Water Level Soak Time Rinse Option Off i 4 simpson
5. machine the Start Pause and minutes for example 1 04 button has to be pressed when The estimate time is calculated A the lid is closed to continue automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for operaron each type of fabric After the program has started the time EE DELAY END OPTION remaining is updated every minute BUTTON Only Model SWT6541 End Of Program Before you start the program this option makes it possible to delay the mar end of the washing program by 2 4 Lot LI 6 8 10 or 12 hours by pressing When the program is completed Delay End button to choose the end the 3 zeros will flash time as your wish This option must be selected after choosing the wash Alarm Codes program and before pressing the Talika m Start Pause button If after having Ee Lt set the Delay End option and In the event of operating problems pressed Start Pause button and you wish the cancel or modify it some alarm codes can be follow the below steps displayed for example E20 see Troubleshooting and set the washing machine to Troubleshooting fault displays on PAUSE by press Start Pause page 26 27 28 button z deselect the Delay End option Incorrect Option Selection changing the status press the Start Pause to start the program 12 YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE Water Level Soak Time Rinse Option Program Description x To reset a program and xx Gin
6. the dissolving Reduce detergent dosage to between a 1 2 and 2 3 of the manufacturer s standard recommendation to avoid over concentration the lower water usage requires lower detergent usage Some residue maybe re deposited lint so be careful not to have lint producing items in a load which has darker clothes Select deep rinse and not eco rinse to help flush more particles away Reduce the clothes load size per wash to give more freedom for the clothes to move around in the wash bowl Use another program as below which has been designed to minimise residual particles they are in order of increasing benefit and will help you choose the best program for your wash load The Colours Program The Heavy Duty Program 7 2 STAINED CLOTHES HINTS FOR REMOVING STAINS The guide to stain removal on page 24 may assist you in stain removal Treat all stains as soon as possible The longer you leave a stain the harder it will be to remove Try soakers and stain removers first If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothes items in a well ventilated area away from your washing machine e Avoid the use of hot water on stains as hot water will set stains e Use light strokes and don t rub the stain remover into the fabric e If you use a chlorine bleach follow the instructions on the bottle and dilute it before putting it on clothing e Test coloured fabrics on an
7. Cold Wash o Regular Wash s Delay End Fast Wash e Colours Very Hot Full 45 Extra Bedding Delicates Hot High 30 Deep ook ki Warm Medium 15 Eco Cold Low No Soak Hold Heavy Duty 9 Woollens m N NZ H o m Tub Cleaning e Rinse Spin Start Drain Spin Temperature Water Level Soak Time Rinse Option Pause PROGRAM SELECTOR KNOB Turn the Program Selector knob to choose the wash program you want The table Your Program Guide shown on page 12 will help you in selecting the right program The Program Selector knob is not a timer Once you select a wash program the Program Selector knob will stay at that position for the whole wash cycle i NorE When you choose the Woollens and Bedding program the Deep Rinse option is automatically selected for you You will NOT be able to select and use Eco Rinse with these two programs WATER TEMPERATURES BUTTON For each wash program your washing machine automatically selects a suitable fill water temperature If you want to use a different wash water temperature press the Temperature button repeatedly The water temp lights will tell you the temperature for each press of the button You have four temperatures to choose from Very Hot Hot Warm and Cold The temperature of warm water will depend on the temperature and pressure of your hot and cold water supplies The
8. Turn on taps EFO Ouioi benes widna Open lid redistribute load and close lid Ld Lid not fully closed Close lid Open lid redistribute load EFO Out of balance eoi Ld Lid not fully closed Close lid Check drain hose for blockage E20 Drain hose blocked Wait a short while the wash will continue EO Water taps not turned on Turn taps on Inlet hoses blocked Clean tap filters washers Raise drain hose or fit a EI Drain hose too low synen break ae Refer to installation instructions for correct positioning of hose Machine not level Make the machine level EFO Levelling feet not adjusted Adjust feet to touch the floor Clothes not evenly distributed Loose inlet hose connections Redistribute clothes evenly Check connections at taps and rear of machine Loose drain hose connections Check connections at rear of machine Condensation from hot water Clothes too much See maximum clothes load on page 9 Machine not levelled Level the machine properly Water Level selection not correct See water level description on page 9 Problem Clothes still dirty after wash program Scraping noise on spin Humming clicking and other noises Display Code Possible Causes Not enough or no detergent 27 What to do Check detergent use and rewash clothes Too many clothes in load Remove some clothes and rewash Incorrect wash program or temperat
9. ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 29 Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips e Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent water and time the environment is protected tool e The machine works more economi cally if it is fully loaded e With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature e Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed 30 NOTE H Electrolux Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE WASHING MACHINE This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Electrolux Appliances It is an important document Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance 1 In this warranty a acceptable quality as referred to in clause 10 of this
10. mass of dry cloth is 6 5kg Proportion of Hot and Cold water based on temperature selection Water from Water from Temp Descriptions h j HOT valve COLD valve for normally soiled white cottons and linen a Very Hot g teacloths towels tablecloths sheets 90 10 for normally soiled colourfast garments e g shirts night dresses pyjamas in linen o O not cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly 0 10 soiled white cotton e g underwear Warm for delicate items e g net curtains mixed 50 50 laundry including synthetic fibres and Il ing the label Cold woollens bearing the label pure new wool 10 90 machine washable non shrink IMPORTANT Components in the washing machine are designed to be used with water no hotter than 70 C If your water supply is too hot you should have a temperature limiting valve fitted by a aualified plumber Flood diagnostic is explained on page 28 You should refer to this if you have water pouring onto the floorThe display will show E30 and you will hear rapid short beep continuously to remind you about this problem 3 4 SOAK TIME BUTTON The lid must be closed to allow Soak functions to operate including the This option allows you to soak Heavy Duty wash program 6 mins heavily soiled clothes at the soak The machine will agitate for short beginning of the wash To do this periods At other times the clothes are press Soa
11. paint Soften dry Same as for whites Bul paint with lard or oil then sponge ased with turpentine turps Rub salt into the stain Pour Same as for whites Red Wine boiling water through stain Bleach if necessary Moisten and place in sunlight Usually a permanent stain Brush Scorch Bleach if necessary wools lightly with sandpaper Soak in cool water for 10 minutes Same as for whites use oxygen type Tomato Rub in liquid detergent then wash bleach Sauce If stain persists try dry cleaning fluid or bleach 26 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING DO NOT call for service until you have checked the points listed below If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine you will have to pay for the service call You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty Before you call for service check the points in the table below Problem Machine not working Machine has washed load but will not spin Water in wash bowl Will not fill with water Water flowing into wash bowl indefinitely Machine goes out of balance or vibrates excessively when spinning Water on floor Water splash Display Code Possible Causes Power not switched on What to do Switch on power point No electricity supply through the power point Check power point with another appliance EI Water taps not turned on
12. to switch off the machine For normally soiled cotton load at rated load capacity Colours For colours item of mixed x EE fabrics Delicates For lingerie lace trimmed x x BRR and embroidered items For woollen fabrics labelled Machine Washable Regular Wash Woollens For items that you want to rinse and spin eg Rinse Spin clothes items you have hand washed in a wash tub Drain Spin For very wet clothes to Msc se remove the water Tub Cleaning For cleaning the wash xlix sel od sz bowl For a heavily soiled Heavy D v eavy Duty cotton wash load l For bedding fabrics Bedding labelled Machine vl Washable Fast Wash For a very small load of mixed fabrics For synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shirnk shirts blouses Cold Wash Delay End Only Model SWT6541 lt S lt x x S SS S x o gt O O OH Remarks Regular Wash Warm Temp Full Water Level No Soak Eco Rinse is recommended for a full load o soiled cottons ee Heavy Duty has a built in Soak period of 6 minutes ek Drain Spin has a built in pump out period of approx 2 minutes prior to spin normally 4 WASHING INSTRUCTIONS These Washing Instructions are of a general nature and you should get good wash results by following them However due to the variables of fabric ty
13. arm water Same as for whites Check for colour until a majority of the colour is fastness before applying solvent Curries removed Sponge with solvent to break down any remaining fats and oils then wash Fat Grease Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Same as for whites Oil white spirits Sponge with warm water and Pour boiling water through stain Fruit wash Bleach remaining stain Bleach remaining stain with oxygen bleach G Sponge with methylated spirit Same as for whites Check colourfast rass A n Gren Wash using warm water ness before applying methylated spirit Vegetables For acetate sponge with dry cleaning fluid Ice Cream oe s k nae ae Same as for whites Cream Milk wash If ice cream contains frui or chocolate treat as such lodine Wash using hot water Wash using warm water Iron Rust Apply oxalic acid and place in sun Apply lemon juice and place in sun st Rub with lard and wash using hot Rub with lard and wash using warm Lipstick water Bleach if necessary water Wash using hot water Moisten Same as for whites but select water with lemon juice and let dry in temperature to suit fabric Mildew sun If stain persists bleach Old stains are hard to remove Wash using hot water and Wash using warm water and use Mustard bleach oxygen bleach Sponge with dry cleaning fluid or Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Nail Polish nail polish remover Bleach remove dye Paint Oil Scrape off fresh
14. ble statutory warranties in Australia or New Zealand 3 During the Warranty Period Electrolux or its ASC will at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily accessible for service without special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective Electrolux or its ASC may use remanufactured parts to repair your Appliance You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux This warranty does not apply to light globes batteries filters or similar perishable parts 4 Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not covered by this warranty 5 To the extent permitted by law you will bear the cost of transportation travel and delivery of the Appliance to and from Electrolux or its ASC If you reside outside of the service area you will bear the cost of a travel of an authorised representative b transportation and delivery of the Appliance to and from Electrolux or its ASC In all instances unless the Appliance is transported by Electrolux or an Electrolux authorised representative the Appliance is transported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC 6 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 10 31 SIMPSON Quality kept simple You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective par
15. correct amount of fabric softener by following the recommendations on the package Mix softener with an equal amount of warm water but only mix enough to fill to the line marked inside the cup The softener cup holds 75ml Pour the mixed softener into the cup in the top of the agitator Do not overfill the cup Do not spill fabric softener on the clothes as it may stain them If you are going to use fabric softener you must select the DEEP RINSE option ie deselect the ECO RINSEoption NOTE You do not have to use fabric softener your washing machine will wash the clothes perfectly well without it 5 5 ADDING BLEACH Bleaching of clothes can help to remove stains heavy soiling and to kill bacteria Oxygen Type This is generally a powder type bleach Mix the required quantity with water and pour down the bleach hole in the top panel during the fill when there is some water in the washbowl Chlorine Type This type of bleach should not be mixed with detergent Mix the bleach with water as per the instructions on the container How to soak with bleach proceed as follows 1 Turn Program Selector to a Regular Wash position 2 Press the Start Pause button to commence water fill 3 Pour the bleach solution down the hole in the top panel during fill when there is some water in the wash bowl fill some of water before pour bleach solution
16. e water enters the machine filling up to the wash water level selected The washer agitates and finally empties the rinse water through the drain hose e Extra rinse this is special option for those people who suffer from allergies this extra rinse will provide two deep rinses to ensure all detergent residue has been removed e Eco Rinse CANNOT be selected with Woollens and Bedding program e Extra and Eco rinse is not designed to be used with fabric softener e Select Deep rinse if you are going to use fabric softener e Deep rinse ensures the fabric softener is correctly dispensed and thoroughly removed from your clothes during rinsing 11 3 6 DISPLAY If an option which is not compatible with the set wash program is The display shows the following selected the display will show information Err and flashing with 3 Machine In Pause Mode consecutive short beeps START PAUSE BUTTON You can tell when your washing oo a machine is in pause mode The p time remaining and SP will be If you have started your wash and flashing you wish to stop it for some reason press the Start Pause button to Estimated time of the enter PAUSE mode To restart the selected program program from the point at which it was interrupted press the Start Pause again If the lid has been opened an After selecting a program the p 7 f time during operation of the estimate time is displayed in hours g oP
17. egs as described in the Installation Instruc tions sheet supplied with your machine If Eco rinse option selected this function will not operate This function will not operate in Tub Cleaning and Drain Spin programs If Extra rinse option is selected self clearing steps will be repeated up to 6 times Power Failure Recovery When there is power failure while machine is washing or rinsing or spinning The machine tries to save the settings at which stage the machine is doing and then when the power returns back the machine will starts washing from the stage where it is left off Button Response and Lights Always press buttons gently Watch the lights on the control panel to see the effect pressing a button or turning a program selector knob has and listen for BEEPS When you press a button you will get a short BEEP to acknowledge the entry If the option is not available at the time the machine will not allow you to select it and you will here the three short BEEP to remind you the option is not available and the display will show Err and flashing After the machine has started the entire wash option button will be disabled and the display will show Err and flashing with three short beeps to indicate the button is disabled except Start Pause button All functions of the washing machine will stop when the lid is open Enabling Disabling End of Wash
18. ency Top Loaders or detergents labelled Matic e Don t use soap based products in your washing machine e Don t use too much detergent This can result in excessive suds that can cause low spin speeds poor rinsing and overloading the motor during spin stages of the wash program e Don t use too little detergent because you will get a poor wash If you think you need more increase dosages by only small amounts to avoid excessive suds Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use e Not enough washing powder causes the washload to turn grey greasy clothes e Too much washing powder causes sudsing reduced washing effect inadequate rinsing e Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing 5 DAILY USE 5 1 STARTING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 1 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 2 Turn the water tap on 5 2 LOAD THE WASHING MACHINE When loading the clothes into your washing machine there are four things to remember
19. g hot water Scrape off excess place stain between clean white blotter or Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach Candle Wax several layers of facial tissue Sponge with dry cleaning fluid If spot remains bleach B Rub with ice to harden Scrape Same as for whites Chewing off excess with blunt knife Gum Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Soak in warm water with Soak in warm water with pre soak or pre soak product and wash in detergent solution Treat any remaining Chocolate lukewarm water Use dry stain with oxygen bleach cleaning fluid white spirits to remove any grease spots Rinse or soak in cold water Work Same as for whites use oxygen type Coffee tea detergent into stain Thoroughly bleach Milk Or rinse and dry If a stain remains Cream sponge with dry cleaning fluid If stain remains bleach Coffee tea Pour boiling water through stain Soak or rinse in cold water or sponge Black Fruit Bleach if necessary with warm water and detergent Use Juice White oxygen type bleach Wine Correcting Scrape off as much as possible Same as for whites Fluid Rub clean with paint thinner or white spirits Sponge with prewash stain Same as for whites remover liquid detergent or rub Cosmetics with soap If greasy stain persists soak in enzyme product then wash 25 Stain White Cottons And Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics Soak rinse in lukew
20. has started 1 Press the Start Pause button to enter PAUSE mode 2 Change the options 3 Press Start Pause button again The program will continue 5 11 AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM The appliance stops automati cally The display will show O00 and flashing with 3 consecutive long beeps Turn the Program Selector knob to the position Off Remove the laundry from the appliance Make sure that the washing tub is empty Keep the lid ajar to prevent the mildew and odours Turn off the water tap 19 6 CARING FOR YOUR WASHING MACHINE Your washing machine will give you long and trouble free service if you follow the instructions in this section These instructions show you how to care for your washing machine 6 1 WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR WASHING 1 Turn the Program Selector knob to the position Off 2 Switch off the electricity at the power point 3 Turn off the water taps This will extend the life of the inlet hoses 4 Leave lid open for a while This allows time for moisture inside the washing machine to evaporate and for any odours to disperse 6 2 CLEANING THE LINT FILTER Lint is a collection of threads and fluff which comes off your clothes during washing Your washing machine collects this lint in the lint filter It is important to clean out this lint filter preferably after each wash How to clean the lint filter 1 Remove the s
21. inless Steel Wash Bowl 1 Wipe with a cleaning product which is marked suitable for stainless steel 2 Oily deposits can be removed by wiping surfaces with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water i IMPORTANT Never use bleach cleaners or steel wool to clean the stainless steel washbowl 21 6 5 AVOIDING BUILD UP OF UNDISSOLVED DETERGENTS If you only wash with cold water undissolved detergent and body oils will build up in the washing machine This build up can cause spotting on your clothes To avoid this build up e do not use too much fabric softener with cold water e select a hot water wash at least once a month e always dissolve the detergent in one litre of warm water 22 7 HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH WASHING PROBLEMS 7 1 RESIDUES ON WASHED ITEMS Some detergents have ingredients which do not fully dissolve and as a consequence may leave white residue or particles evident on the surface of darker clothes in the finished wash load Similarly some soils may not dissolve fully resulting in residue evident on lighter coloured clothes If you are experiencing residue on some clothes the following tips will help Check that you are using frontload type detergent to minimise over sudsing You may find different brands of detergent give better results Liquid detergent may be better than powder in your situation Pre mix the detergent thoroughly in warm or hot water to improve
22. inside seam for colour fastness before using any stain removers or bleaches e Test synthetic fabric on an inside seam before using any chemicals or bleaches i Note Chemicals referred to for stain removal are available from your local supermarket hardware store or the chemist JAN WARNING Pre treatment sprays and stain removers can damage plastic components on your washing machine 23 AN CAUTION Do no use dry cleaning fluids or solvents near your washing machine These fluids will damage your washing machine and may 7 3 YELLOWING OR GREYING CLOTHES Problem Greyness Yellowing cause an explosion Possible causes e Incorrect wash times and using insufficient detergent which can cause redeposit ing of detergent on clothes Using incorrect type or too much detergent can cause poor rinsing and poor spin performance Mixing whites with very dirty clothes eg work clothes Using soap flakes instead of laundry detergent A build up of oils in clothes that come into close contact with the skin eg underwear T shirts e Ageing of clothes Iron deposits in the wash water e Use of chlorine bleaches on fabrics with resin finishes e Incorrect drying e Incorrect water tempera tures ie too hot or too cold What to do 1 ONLY use low sudsing front load washer detergent in this machine such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergent
23. it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the agitator e Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whale bones material without hems or torn material Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use clean and maintenance Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Centre Always insist on genuine spare parts If the supply cord is damaged should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this shall be carried out by our Service Centre 1 2 INSTALLATION e When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre e Appliance should not be installed in a humid place e After having installed the appliance check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose e f the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely e Always be sure that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation e Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician Connect
24. k Time button to select soaking and the machine will be doing the soak time nothing 3 5 RINSE OPTION BUTTON Pressing the Rinse Option button to choose the rinse type for your wash load For most washes the machine automatically selects Deep rinse for you There are four rinses to choose from Extra Deep Eco and Hold e Extra rinse the machine fills twice giving you two deep rinses e Deep rinse the machine fills once giving you one deep rinse e Eco rinse is a spray rinse giving you maximum water saving e Hold by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out and the drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases After cycle has finished You must drain the water from the washing tub by pressing Start Pause button to continue the cycle How does Eco Rinse work When Eco rinse is used rinse water is sprayed into the washbowl in pulses After each pulse the washbowl will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes Spin Slow Final long down spin MADLA t t t t t 1 Pulse spray of rinse water The machine will go through a series of maximum six pulses spray and short spin cycles in this manner depending on program selection followed by a final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the full wash program i Nore e Compare this with Deep rinse where much more water is used e Deep rins
25. labelled Matic 2 Re sort load then re wash using program selections suitable for the fabric using hot or warm water 3 If the water is very dirty or very sudsy repeat 2 above reducing the amount of detergent you use 1 Re sort load then re wash using wash program selections suitable for the fabric using hot or warm water 2 If the water is very dirty or very sudsy repeat 1 above reducing the amount of detergent you use NOTE Synthetics which have been washed in very hot water will not respond to any treatment 8 A GUIDE TO STAIN REMOVAL Stain White Cottons And Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics Ball Point Spong with methylated spirit Same as for whites use oxygen type Pen Ink Bleach if required bleach Beetroot Rinse as soon as possible under Same as for whites use oxygen type side cold water Bleach if necessary bleach Cover area with meat tenderiser Same as for whites but select water Blood Meat msg Apply warm water to make temperature suitable to fabric use Juice Egg a paste Wait 15 20 minutes oxygen type bleach Dry Stain Sponge with cool water or with diluted bleach Rinse in cold water If stain Same as for whites but select water Blood Meat remains sprinkle with meat temperature suitable to fabric use dies Egg tenderiser msg Let stand for oxygen type bleach Fresh Stain 15 20 minutes If stain still remains then sponge with diluted bleach Wash usin
26. no metal objects are left in the laundry e g hair clips safety pins pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste e Treat curtains with special care e Wash bras pantyhose and other delicates in a mesh laundry bag which you can purchase from your supermarket e Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net 4 2 PRE TREATMENT SPRAYS AND STAIN REMOVERS JAN WARNING Pre treatment sprays and stain remover can damage plastic components on your washing machine If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothing well away from your washing machine 4 3 DETERGENT Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable deter gents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling e Don t use the wrong type of detergent You must use a low sudsing detergent designed for front load washing machines or high efficiency top loaders such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Effici
27. o enable Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty Important Notice Before calling for service please ensure that the steps listed in clause 13 above have been followed FOR SERVICE SERVICE AUSTRALIA FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest lt Electrolux or to find the address of your nearest state service centre in Australia state spare parts centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 49 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS PLEASE CALL 13 13 50 For the cost of a local call Australia only www electrolux com au For the cost of a local call Australia only FOR SERVICE SERVICE NEW ZEALAND FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest a Electrolux or to find the address of your nearest authorised service centre in New Zealand state spare parts centre in New Zealand FREE CALL 0800 10 66 10 ELECTROLUX NZ Limited FREE CALL 0800 10 66 20 New Zealand only www electrolux co nz New Zealand only GWM_Warr_Aug13 vL0d91 L00y8 00V 700 2 189 www simpson com au
28. oftener dispenser cup and filter column from the centre of the agitator Turn the bag inside out and 2 Unclip the filter bag from the column together and push out M remove the lint Wash the filter bag and dispenser cup in hot water Reassemble the filter to the column and place it back in the centre of the agitator 6 3 CLEANING YOUR WASHING MACHINE To clean the inside and outside of your washing machine you should 1 Wipe the surface with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water 2 Wipe dry with a soft cloth i IMPORTANT Never use solvents alcohol aerosol cleaners spray pack cleaners glass cleaners metal polishes caustic materials scourers or general household cleaners on or near the top panel and lid control panel or other parts of your washing machine 6 4 CLEANING STAINS IN THE WASHBOWL Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by e metal objects such as bobby pins dressmaking pins and nails e salt e body oils and grease from very dirty or sweaty clothes being deposited around the top of the washbowl e excessive foam during wash if incorrect or too much detergent is used i IMPORTANT Check all pockets before loading clothes into your washing machine Don t leave wet clothing especially swimwear in the bowl for too long before you wash it How To Clean the Sta
29. pes soil levels detergent types and available program settings you may find some combinations of these which do not always result in the perfect wash If for example you see residuals of detergent or soils on some items please read the section Residues on washed items paragraph Over time you will learn what is the best set up of programs detergent and load sorting for different load types and soils 4 1 SORT YOUR WASHING INTO SEPARATE WASH LOADS e Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washing conditions For example you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes Colour fast and non colourfast fabrics should be separated Knowing the type of fabrics you have and how dirty they are will help when you make selections from the wash program options Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint dirt and colour from other fabrics which are lint producers Some examples are listed below 13 Lint collectors Lint producers Corduroy Towels Synthetics Nappies Permanent Chenille press fabrics Candlewick i NorE Make sure that you wash lint collectors separately from lint producers Never wash whites and coloureds together Whites may lose their whiteness in the wash New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefore be washed separately the first time AN IMPORTANT Make sure that
30. recommended temperature for warm is 35 C You can adjust the flow rate of the water supplies to adjust the Warm temperature All rinse water temperatures are cold Always check your label for the washing temperature symbols which the International Care Labelling Code now uses C Cold it Warm it Hot i Nore If you have a cold water connection ONLY and the hot inlet valve is capped off refer installation instructions you must select Cold washes only To fill detergent you must follow steps as below 1 Measure the correct amount of powder detergent by following the recommendations on the package 2 Mix powder detergent in one litre of hot or warm water 3 Add the pre mixed detergent to the wash load iba 3 3 WATER LEVEL BUTTON Choose the water level by pressing Water Level button Use only the amount of water you need for the wash load w Clothes Load kg ater IA Pavel Water level description S sn godel SWT5541B Full The machine will fill the Full amount of water for T your FULL load The machine will fill the High amount of water for High your NEARLY FULL load 3to5 Medium The machine will fill the medium amount of water um for your HALF lo a The machine will fill the Low amount of water for L oon your SMALL load es 1 Model SWT5541 SWT5541B Maximum mass of dry cloth is 5 5kg 2 Model SWT6541 Maximum
31. rogram duration will be displayed on the screen i No e When you select the Drain Spin program there will be a delay of at least 2 minutes before the washing machine starts to spin This delay is a pump out Drain period to ensure the bowl is empty of water which is neces sary before spin commences Even though you may have only put wet clothes into an empty bowl the delay before spin will still occur to be safe and to protect your washing machine 5 8 INTERRUPTION OF A PROGRAM If you have started your wash and you wish to stop it for some reason press the Start Pause button to enter PAUSE mode The time remaining is shown then SP Press the Start Pause again The program will continue 5 9 CHANGING A PROGRAM You can turn the Program Selector Knob to a new program position at any time If you do move the Program Selector Knob the effect will be different depending on the status of the machine at the time you do this as follows e When the machine is in PAUSE mode moving the Knob to a new position will result in the machine resetting to the start of the new program e When the machine is running moving the Knob to a new position will result in the machine continuing the wash and the display will show Err and flashing with 3 consecutive short beeps to remind you that this option is not allowed 5 10 CHANGING THE OPTIONS It is possible to change only some option after the program
32. shing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervi sion Young children should be super vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the washbowl 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 1 WASHING MACHINE PARTS FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW INSIDE VIEW PARTS LIST Control Panel Lid Cabinet Levelling Adjustable Front Feet Water Inlet Hose RED fittings Hot Water BLUE fittings Cold Water Fal Mains Cable Outlet Hose Drain Hose See installation instructions sheet to fit amp position drain hose E Back Feet fixed 9 Bleach Dispenser Wash Bowl Fabric Softener Dispenser Agitator Lint Filter Frame Filter 2 2 PRODUCT FEATURES The Simpson wash system 1 Wash operation The agitator amp bowl rotates while it is filled with water to immerse the clothes The agitator then rotate to move the clothes so that the detergent can be dissolved and activated at the selec
33. t a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected If not call Service Wait a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected If not set the washing machine to PAUSE by press Start Pause button then check the drain hose for blockage Press Start Pause to continue the wash If problem remains call Service If water level in wash bowl is low and water is flooding the floor rotate the PROGRAM KNOB to Drain Spin program then press Start Pause button Should this make things worse turn off the machine and call Service Otherwise press Start Pause to continue the wash Wait this fault may clear itself If not rotate the PROGRAM KNOB to Drain Spin program then press Start Pause button to drain the wash bowl If this problem is repeated call Service 10 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials The materials marked with the N symbol are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy The symbol X on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By
34. ted water temperature 2 Agitation and dilution After the wash operation is completed the bowl is filled with more water The agitator then moves in an energy efficient mode generating additional mechanical actions Auto Clear Unbalance The washing machine can stop during the spin stage of a wash or spin because of an out of balance condition Out of balance during spin is caused by an uneven distribution of clothes in the wash bowl If the washing machine detects this problem it will try to clear itself by following the steps below 1 Stop spinning then starts filling to the selected water level 2 Agitates for 3 minutes to redistribute the clothes 8 Drains the water Starts the spin cycle again T NOTE If the machine detects the problem again it will repeat self clearing steps one more time If problem reoccurs the third time EFO will be displayed along with 3 short beeps repeated 3 time every 15 seconds to get your attention To rectify the out of balance condition open the lid and wait until the machine stops spinning then redistribute the clothes evenly in the space between the agitator and wall of the wash bowl Close the lid and press the Start Pause button to continue the spin stage i note If you have frequent out of balance interruptions it may be due to your washing machine not standing firm and level on the floor This can be corrected by adjusting the washing machine l
35. the machine to an A earthed socket outlet e If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture e Water pressures between minimum 50kPa and maximum 800kPa are acceptable 1 3 USE e This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed Follow the instructions on each garment label Do not overload the appliance See the relevant section in the user manual Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine e Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself e Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible 1 4 CHILD SAFETY e This wa
36. tralia the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux that cannot be excluded under the ACL You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if the Appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to your other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the Appliances or services to which the warranty relates At all times during the Warranty Period Electrolux shall at its discretion determine whether repair replacement or refund will apply if an Appliance has a valid warranty claim applicable to it For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in New Zealand the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act the Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act To enquire about claiming under this warranty please follow these steps a carefully check the operating instructions user manual and the terms of this warranty b have the model and serial number of the Appliance available c have the proof of purchase e g an invoice available d telephone the numbers shown below You accept that if you make a warranty claim Electrolux and its ASC may exchange information in relation to you t
37. ts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is damaged by i accident i misuse or abuse including failure to properly maintain or service ii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation viii failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance b the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c the Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d the Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than Electrolux an authorised repairer or ASC This warranty the contract to which it relates and the relationship between you and Electrolux are governed by the law applicable where the Appliance was purchased Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for commercial purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply To the extent permitted by law and subject to your non excludable statutory rights and warranties Electrolux excludes all warranties and liabilities other than as contained in this document including liability for any loss or damage whether direct or indirect arising from your purchase use or non use of the Appliance For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in Aus
38. ure selected Bra wire or other thin items caught between inner and outer washbowls Bowl rotation at start of wash Reselect program or temperature and rewash If the item is visible remove it with pliers Use a wash bag in future Normal noise Brake activation when stopping after spin Normal noise 28 TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT DISPLAYS Fault information and a guide for when you should call for service If you have a problem with your washing machine and before you call service make sure you have followed ALL of the instructions that may remedy the problem You will find instructions in the Troubleshooting section and in the table below When the washing machine detects a problem that requires your attention you will be alerted The machine will warn you of this problem by displaying a fault code in the digital display accompanied by Beeping Fault information and the action you should take are described in the following table Description Not filling with water Flood Draining problem Loss of water while washing Water level problem Display Code EIG E30 ECO EIG E30 Customer action Summary Make sure both wall taps are on and hose filters are not blocked Raise drain hose if water is flowing out of drain hose Press Start Pause to re start wash If problem remains call Service If the water is pouring onto the floor turn OFF both wall taps Wai
39. warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL b ACL means Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 c Appliance means any Electrolux product purchased by you and accompanied by this document d ASC means Electrolux authorised service centres e Electrolux means Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O Riordan Street Mascot NSW 2020 ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux NZ Limited collectively Electrolux of 3 5 Niall Burgess Road Mount Wellington in respect of Appliances purchased in New Zealand i major failure as referred to in clause 10 of this warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL and includes a situation when an Appliance cannot be repaired or it is uneconomic for Electrolux at its discretion to repair an Appliance during the Warranty Period g Warranty Period means the Appliance is warranted against manufacturing defects in Australia for 24 months and in New Zealand for 24 months following the date of original purchase of the Appliance h you means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the Appliance for re sale and your has a corresponding meaning 2 This warranty only applies to Appliances purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and used in normal domestic applications and is in addition to and does not exclude restrict or modify in any way any non excluda
40. y clients in serviced apartments holiday apartments and residential type environments In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use before installing and first using the appliance read this user manual carefully including its hints and warnings To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features 1 1 GENERAL SAFETY e It is dangerous to alter the specifica tions or attempt to modify this product in anyway e Make sure that small pets do not climb into the washbowl To avoid this please check into the wash bowl before using the appliance e Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine e Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric can ensue if you overfill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety e Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as
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