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1. 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 Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Check that your domestic electrical installa tion can take the maximum load required al so taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket Warning The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1363 A fuse must be used The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Environment concerns The symbol X on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By 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 yo2. 5 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 3 Unscrew the three bolts Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Level the washing ma chine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the set ting with a spirit level Any necessary adjust ment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and dis placement of the machine during operation Caution Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Ay Warning This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply 1 Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supplied with the appliance electrolux 25 Important Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply 2 The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned as showed in the pic
3. General safety e Itis dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care and cleaning 16 What to do if 20 Technical data 23 Consumption values 23 Installation 23 Electrical connection 26 Environment concerns 27 Subject to change without notice e During high temperature wash pro grammes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it e Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using e Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive dam age and must not be placed into the ma chine e Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities e Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil low case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum e Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material e Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use cleaning and maintenance e Under no circumstances should you at tempt to repair the machine yourself Re pairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunction ing Contact your local Service Centre Al ways insist on
4. washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine de tergents may be used in this appliance e powder detergents for all types of fabric e powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens e liquid detergents preferably for low tem perature wash programmes 60 C max 1 do not use acetone on artificial silk for all types of fabric or special for wool lens only The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called de grees 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 i A water softener must be added when water has a medium high degree of hardness from degree of hardness Il Follow the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then al ways be adjusted to degree of hardness soft Degrees of water Charac hardness teristic 1 soft 0 7 0 15 2 medium 8 14
5. been washed by hand The machine performs a rinse followed by a final long spin The spin speed can be reduced DRAIN Draining of water Max load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro grammes with the option selected which makes the programme finish with water left in the tub SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin Spin at the maximum speed Max load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro grammes with the option selected which makes the programme finish with water left in the tub You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun Detergent Com partment electrolux 15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempera ture Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Detergent Com Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry partment CURTAINS SPIN REDUCTION uy 40 Cold RINSE HOLD amp Prewash Main wash Rinses EXTRA RINSE Maximum spin speed 700 rom Max load 2 kg Special washing cycle for curtains which adds auto matically a prewash phase to eliminate the dust from the curtains We recommend that you DO NOT put the de tergent into the corresponding compartment in order to rinse curtains before the main wash with only water LINGERIE SPIN REDUCTION 30 Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rom Max load 1 kg This programme is suitable for very delicate items as lingerie bras and under
6. cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole 12 electrolux Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well whites and fast coloureds only Grass soap lightly and treat with bleach whites and fast coloureds only Ball point pen and glue moisten with ace tone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fab rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover me thylated spirits or benzine then rub with de tergent paste Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the en vironment Although biodegradable detergents 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
7. programmes and the options see chap ter Washing Programmes Select the Delay Start by pressing button 6 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 6 repeat edly to select the desired delay The relevant pilot light goes on The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display a few sec onds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press button 8 You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment before you press button 8 Selecting the delayed start 1 Select the programme and the required options 2 Select the delay start by pressing the but ton6 3 Press button 8 the machine starts its hourly count down The programme will start after the se lected delay has expired Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 electrolux 9 1 Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 2 Press button 6 once until the symbol 0 is displayed 3 Press button 8 again to start the pro gramme Important The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme Start the programme by pressing button 8 To start the selected programme press the button 8 the green pilot light of the button 8 stops blinking To interrupt a programme which is ru
8. 16 25 3 hard 15 21 26 37 4 very hard gt 21 gt 37 electrolux 13 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempera ture Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Pacman Gom Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry pemen COTTONS SPIN REDUCTION 90 Cold RINSE HOLD uij Main wash Rinses PREWASH Spin at the maximum speed EXTRA RINSE Max load 6 kg Red load 3 kg TIME MANAGER For white and coloured cotton normally soiled items SYNTHETICS SPIN REDUCTION LU 60 Cold RINSE HOLD uij Main wash Rinses PREWASH Maximum spin speed at 900 rom EXTRA RINSE Max load 3 kg Red load 1 5 kg 1 TIME MANAGER Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar ments non shrink shirts blouses DELICATES SPIN REDUCTION Ly 40 Cold RINSE HOLD uy Main wash Rinses PREWASH2 Maximum spin speed at 700 rom EXTRA RINSE Max load kg 3 Red load kg 1 5 1 TIME MANAGER Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester WOOL SPIN REDUCTION Uy 40 Cold RINSE HOLD Dd Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics Note A single or bulky item may cause imbalance If the appliance doesn t perform the final spin phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then se lect the spinning programme SILK SPIN REDUCTION uy 30 Cold RINSE HOLD Q Main wash R
9. 60 C 50 C XAXI X 40 C x X Xx 30 C XIX 1X X Cold mM JK X Xx Delicates 40 C x x X 30 C XXIX Xx Cold O EX Xx Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out Before you make any change you must PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button 8 if you wish to change the Time Manager option you must cancel the running pro gramme and make your selection again Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it Turn the programme se lector dial to O and then to the new pro gramme position Start the new programme by pressing the button 8 again The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out Interrupting a programme Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking Press the button again to restart the pro gramme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a pro gramme which is running You can select now a new programme Opening the door After the programme has started or during the delay time the door is locked ifyou need to open it set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 After a few minutes the pilot light 9 goes out and it is possible to open the door If this pilot light remains lit this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high In any case do not try to force the door
10. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After a few mi nutes the door can be opened pay atten tion to the water level and tempera ture After closing the door it is necessary to se lect the programme and options again and to press button 8 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Three blinking 0 00 appear on the display and the pilot light of button 8 goes off Some acoustic signals sound Ifa programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected the door remains locked to indicate that the wa ter must be emptied out before opening the door Follow the below instructions to empty out the water 1 Turn the programme selector dial to O 2 Select the draining or spinning pro gramme 3 Reduce the spin speed if needed by pressing the relevant button 4 Press button 8 At the end of the programme the door is re leased and can be opened Turn the pro gramme selector dial to O to switch the ma chine off Remove the laundry from the drum and care fully check that the drum is empty If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open to pre vent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells Stand By If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is fin ished the back light of the display switches off and the energy saving syst
11. Thinking oF yor_ user manual E Electrolux Washing Machine EWS 10470 W 2 electrolux Electrolux Thinking of you Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes CE A Safety information Important Read carefully amp keep for future reference O ANNNO AP dd e The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re quirements on the safety of appliances However as manufacturers we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes e It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appli ance for future reference Should the ap pliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in or der that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings e You MUST read them carefully before in stalling or using the appliance e Before first starting up check the appli ance for any damage incurred during transport Never connect up a damaged appliance If parts are damaged contact your supplier e f the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time
12. amme has started the time remaining is updated every minute e Delayed start The Selected delay set by pressing the rel evant button appears on the display for a few seconds then the duration of the se lected programme is displayed again e Alarm codes m In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example E20 see paragraph What to do if e Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed at the bottom of the display for a few seconds and the in tegrated red light of button 8 start flashing e End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened 7 2 Washing programme phase icons Wash UU Rinses Drain Ey Spin By selecting the wash programme the pro gramme phase icons corresponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown in the bottom part of the display After having pressed button 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on 7 3 Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon indicating that the appli First use e Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installa tion instructions e Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum e Pour 2 liters of water into the main wash co
13. apped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin To disable this device and restore the pos sibility of closing the door rotate the but ton counterclockwise until the groove is vertical 4 electrolux Product description i Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy B Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer LU Compartment for detergent used for pre wash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added during the stain action phase UIJ Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme amp Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the com
14. dditive compartment should be removed Clean all parts with water Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with a brush Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold electrolux 17 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if e the machine does not empty and or spin e the machine makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door levering on the groove with a coin or with the suitable tool that you can find in the bag con taining the instruction booklet depend ing on the model 4 Place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Pull out the emergency emptying cap from
15. e the appliance This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not work ing There are two different ways to set this op tion 1 Before pressing button 8 it will be im possible to start the machine 2 After pressing button 8 it will be impos sible to change any other programme or option To enable or disable this option press simul taneously for about 6 seconds buttons 5 and 6 until on the display the icon 6 appears or disappears 8 electrolux Measure out the detergent and the fab ric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent re quired pour it into the main wash compart ment UY or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer If required pour fabric softener into the com partment marked 69 the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial 1 Turn the programme selector dial to the re quired programme The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you have chosen You can change these values by operating the corre sponding buttons The green pilot light ofthe button 8 starts to flash The selector dial can be turned either clock wise or counterclockwise Tur
16. em will be en abled Only the pilot light of the button 8 is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off By pressing any button the appliance will come out from the energy sav Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each gar ment label and the manufacturer s washing instructions Sort the laundry as follows whites coloureds synthetics delicates woollens Temperatures for normally soiled white cot tons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths sheets 95 or 90 for normally soiled colour fast garments e g shirts night dresses pyjamas in linen cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton e g underwear 60 50 for delicate items e g net cur tains mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label pure new wool machine washable non shrink 40 30 Cold Before loading the laundry 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 Make sure that 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 deterge
17. genuine spare parts Installation Use This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre All packing and transit bolts must be re moved before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual After having installed the appliance check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to al low air to circulate freely under the appli ance Always be sure that there is no water leak age from hoses and their connections after the installation If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost please read the dangers of freezing chapter Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali fied plumber or competent person Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali fied electrician or competent person 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 instruc tions on each garment label Do not overload the applia
18. inses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items 14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Tempera ture Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SOAK 30 Prewash Soak for about 40 minutes Stop with water in the tub Max load 6 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry The ma chine performs a soak at 30 C At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub Before starting a new washing phase it is necessary to empty out the water by e Draining only turn the programme selector dial to draining programme press the button 8 e Draining and spinning turn the programme selec tor dial to the spinning programme reduce the spin speed by pressing the relevant button and then press button 8 Important This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the appropriate compartment At the end of the soak after having emptied out the wa ter you can select the washing programme firstly turn the programme selector dial to O then to the pro gramme and press the button 8 SOFTENER SPIN REDUCTION Rinse with fabric softener if needed RINSE HOLD Spin at the maximum speed Max load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have
19. mpartment UIJ of the deter gent drawer in order to activate the Personalisation Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases e at the end of the cycle e if there is a fault By pressing the 4 and 5 buttons simultane ously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except if there is a fault By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appli ance unattended and not to worry that chil dren might be injured by or cause damage to Daily use Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door electrolux 7 ance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub 7 4 Soil degree icons When selecting a programme on the display appears an icon indicating the degree of soil ing automatically proposed by the machine Intensive E Normal Daily e Light Quick Super Quick TT 7 5 Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appli ance unattended during it s functioning ECO valve Then run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of de tergent into the main wash compart ment and start the machin
20. mptying cap has not been replaced into the filter or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action e Refit the emergency emptying cap or screw the filter fully in There is water on the floor Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used e Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Unsatisfactory washing re Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains sults The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load e Reduce the laundry load 22 electrolux Possible cause Solution The programme is still running e Wait the end of washing cycle The door lock has not been released e Wait until the pilot light 9 goes off There is water in the drum e Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The door will not open The transit bolts and packing have not been removed Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates is Check the correct levelling of the appliance noisy The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum e Load more laundry The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redis tributed by reverse
21. n to position O to reset programme Switching the ma chine off At the end of the programme the selec tor dial must be turned to position O to switch the machine off A Caution If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the red pilot light of button 8 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme Select the temperature by pressing button 2 By selecting a programme the appliance proposes automatically a default tempera ture Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temper ature Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 Ry selecting a programme the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme Press button 3 repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed The relevant light illumi nates Select the available option by pressing buttons 3 4 and 5 Depending on the selected programme dif ferent functions can be combined before pressing the button 8 By selecting an option the relevant pilot light illuminates If an incorrect option is selected the integra ted red pilot light of the button 8 flashes 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for few seconds i For compatibility among the washing
22. nce See the Washing Programme Table Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fas tened Avoid washing frayed or torn arti cles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine washed 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 electrolux 3 e Never pull the power supply cable to re move the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself e Never use the appliance if the power sup ply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is ac cessible Child safety e This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or in struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to chil dren 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 drum To prevent children and pets becoming tr
23. nformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Minimum 0 05 MPa Maximum 0 8 MPa Cotton 6 kg Maximum 1000 rpm Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration ee nes Minutes White Cottons 90 Cottons 60 Cotton ECO 60 1 Cottons 40 Synthetics 40 Delicates 40 Wool Handwash 30 ES 69 1 02 45 For the duration of the programmes 0 75 59 please refer to the display on the con oS oe trol panel 0 55 55 0 3 50 1 Cotton Eco at 60 C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be re moved 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 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 24 electrolux 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 4
24. nning press the button 8 the green pilot light starts blinking To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the button 8 again If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown If an incorrect option is selected the red pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for a few seconds Select the Time Manager option by pressing buttons 10 By pressing these buttons repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be in creased or decreased The soil level icon will appear on the display to indicate the chosen degree of soil This option is available only with Cotton Synthetic and Delicate pro grammes Soil Level Icon Type of fabric Intensive E For heavy soiled items Normal sj For normal soiled items Daily Es For daily soiled items Light T For slightly soiled items Quick i For very slightly soiled items Super Quick T For items used or worn for a short time 1 We recommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing programmes table 10 electrolux Important The Time Manager cannot be selected with the Economy programmes The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the following chart Fabric Soil Level Cottons Y y Y TT T 95 90 C x X X X X 60 C 50 C x X X X X X 40 C x eR X X X 30 C x X x X x X Cold x X x X X X Synthetics
25. nt paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts General rules electrolux 11 ing status and you can set another pro gramme or switch the appliance off e Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed e Synthetics drum no more than half full e Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g quilt cover 7009 man s work shirt 600 g sheet man s pyjamas 500 g tablecloth 250 g pillow case towelling towel 200 g night dress man s shirt tea cloth ladies briefs nap 1009 kin blouse men s underpants Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpen tine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton
26. om the machine Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow e Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth 20 electrolux e Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight e Turn on the water tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full refit the cap into the filter Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out What to do ff Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 8 blinks one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and some acoustic signals sound ev ery 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described 7 screw the pump again and close the door Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could dr
27. op below 0 C proceed as follows 1 Pull out the plug from the power socket 2 Turn off the water tap 3 Unscrew the inlet hose 4 Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor open the emergency emptying cup of the filter and let water drain out 5 Refit the emergency emptying cap into the filter and screw the water inlet hose back 6 When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temper ature is above 0 C Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme This will activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing eE 10 problem with the water supply e F L problem with the water draining EYE door open Once the problem has been eliminated press the button 8 to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists con tact your local Service Centre electrolux 21 Possible cause Solution The door has not been closed E40 e Close the door firmly The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket e Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket e Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse has blown The machine does not start Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the bu
28. partment before starting the wash pro gramme Rating Plate Drain pump Fal Adjustable feet Control panel electrolux 5 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 00000 00000 COC IL Ol Programme selector dial TEMPERATURE button SPIN reduction button PREWASH button EXTRA RINSE button Table of symbols ia Cold Wash yu Rinse Hold i Door locked 6 Child Lock Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on off and or to select a programme Temperature This button allows you to increase or de crease the washing temperature Spin By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme or to select Rinse Hold option IB DELAY START button Display EJ START PAUSE button EJ DOOR LOCKED pilot light TIME MANAGER buttons Rinse hold By selecting this function the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water To empty out the water please read the para graph At the end of the programme Prewash By selecting this option the machine per forms a prewash cycle before the main wash phase The washing time will be prolonged 6 electrolux This option is recommended fo
29. r heavily soiled laundry Extra Rinse This appliance is designed for saving energy If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water extra rinse select this option Some additional rinses will be performed This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft Delay Start The programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 min 90 min 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button Start Pause This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme Display Time Manager These buttons allows you to modify the pro gramme duration automatically proposed by the appliance Door locked pilot light The pilot light 9 illuminates when the pro gramme starts and indicates if the door can be opened e light on the door cannot be opened The machine in working or has stopped with water left in the tub e light off the door can be opened The pro gramme is finished or the water has been emptied out e light flashing the door is opening y gL ely J a The display shows the following information 7 1 e Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration is displayed in hours and minutes for ex ample 2 05 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the progr
30. rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can re sume If after 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme e Redistribute the laundry The load is too small e Add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual The machine makes an un noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor en usual noise sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the Machines based on modern technology operate very economically drum using very little water without affecting performance If you are unable to identify or solve the prob lem contact our service centre Before tele phoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this informa tion MOI Prod No Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Consumption values electrolux 23 Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 45 cm Depth Overall dimensions 48 cm I
31. the filter cover using a pliers 18 electrolux 6 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover using a pliers and remove the filter Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover 9 Replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and fix it firmly 7 Remove any objects from the pump im peller by rotating it 10 Close the pump door 8 Replace the filter into the pump paying attention to insert it properly When done screw it firmly A Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the cover ensure it is securely re tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters Important If the appliance doesn t fill takes long to fill water the starting button blinks yellow or the display if available shows the relevant alarm see chapter What to do if for more details check if the water inlet filters are blocked To clean the water inlet filters e Turn off the water tap e Unscrew the hose from the tap e Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush electrolux 19 e Screw the hose back onto the tap Make sure the connection is tight e Unscrew the hose fr
32. tton 8 has not been pressed e Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again The delay start has been selected e Ifthe laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The Child Safety Lock has been activated e Deactivate the Child Safety Lock The water tap is closed E10 e Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked E10 e Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose is blocked E10 e Clean the water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed E40 e Close the door firmly The machine does not fill The drain hose is squashed or kinked E20 e Check the drain hose connection The drain filter is clogged E20 e Clean the drain filter An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected e Select the draining or spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry The machine does not emp ty and or does not spin Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used e Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp e Check the water inlet hose connection The drain or inlet hose is damaged e Replace it with a new one The emergency e
33. ture Do not place the inlet hose downwards Angle the hose to the left or right depend ing on the position of your water tap 8 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes 26 electrolux e In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground e Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways e Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the ma chine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked attaching it to the wall
34. ur local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol OS are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by dis posing of them properly in appropriate col lection containers 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 deter gent water and time the environment is protected too e The machine works more economically 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 tempera ture electrolux 27 Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out by a Service Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine e Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed www electrolux com web portal 1 web portal 2 132952390 00 242009
35. 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 manufac turer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells form ing inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash e The drum should be empty of laundry e Select the hottest cotton wash pro gramme e Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thor oughly Important Do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder To aid cleaning the top part of the a
36. wear etc SHIRTS SPIN REDUCTION 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rom Max load 1 kg Washing cycle to wash 5 slightly soiled shirts JEANS SPIN REDUCTION 60 Cold PREWASH Main wash Rinses RINSE HOLD Maximum spin speed at 1000 rom Max load 3 kg With this programme it is possible to wash dark colour items and jeans The Extra Rinse option will be activated automatically to avoid formation of detergent or lime residues COTTONS ECONOMY SPIN REDUCTION 90 40 RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses PREWASH 2 Spin at the maximum speed EXTRA RINSE Max load 6 kg White and fast coloured cotton This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy O OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off SE SE SEE SEE 1 If you select the Super Quick option by pressing buttons 10 we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated Red load reduced load Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results 2 If using liquid detergents a programme without PREWASH must be selected 16 electrolux Care and cleaning Warning You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work Descaling The water
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