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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 A The manufacturer does not accept given on the rating plate on the inner edge of any responsibility for damage or the appliance door injury through failure to comply with Check that your domestic electrical installa the above safety precaution tion can take the maximum load required al so taking into account any other appliances A The power supply cable must be Muse easily accessible after installing the machine Connect the machine to an earthed socket 24 electrolux Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre Environment concerns The symbol 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 your local council your household was
2. button 6 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 6 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for a few seconds 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 6 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 6 again The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out Interrupting a programme Press the button 6 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 10 electrolux Opening the door After the programme has started or during the delay time the door is locked if you need to open it set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 6 After a few minutes the light 8 2 goes out and it is possible to open the door If this light remains lit and the door is locked this means that the machine is already heat ing or that the water level is too high In any case do not tr
3. 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 appliance Se
4. the wash pro gramme Rating Plate Drain pump El Adjustable feet Programme Chart Various programme charts in different lan guages are supplied with the appliance One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached into the Control panel electrolux 5 user manual assy The chart in the drawer can be replaced easily remove the chart from the drawer by pulling it towards the right and insert the chart with the language re quired Henceforth the programme selector dial the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table Programme selector dial SPIN button OPTIONS button EXTRA RINSE button Table of symbols Cotton oe Economy LU Prewash A Synthetic se Delicate KS Wool Handwash X Handwash Cold Ey Rinses y Drain Spin Spin reduction Display al START PAUSE button DELAY START button E Indicator pilot light Night Cycle U Rinse Hold OW Options Bal Daily 0 Light lt Quick Extra Rinse uy Washing Era Door locked gt End O Delay Start 6 electrolux Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on off and or to select a programme Spin Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme Night Cycle By selecting this function the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse and all spin ning phases will be
5. 21 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 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 22 electrolux 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 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 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 picture Do not place the inlet hose downwards Angle th
6. Refit the cap on the emergency empty ing hose and place the latter back in its seat c gt 9 Screw the pump fully in 10 Close the pump door 4 Screw the hose back onto the tap 5 Unscrew the hose from the machine Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow 6 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth 7 Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight 8 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 and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back What to do if 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 6 blinks one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working electrolux 17 on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 6 clea
7. Thinking oF yor_ user manual Electrolux Washing Machine EWF 12270W 2 electrolux Electrolux Thinking of you Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes CE A Safety information Important Read carefully amp keep for future reference ND J HN O1 BR ND Si 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 Ge
8. d delay The selec ted delay time value up to 20 hours will ap pear on the display a few seconds 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 You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment before you press button 6 Selecting the delayed start 1 Select the programme and the required options 2 Select the delay start by pressing the but ton7 3 Press button 6 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 6 1 Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 6 2 Press button 7 once until the value is displayed electrolux 9 3 Press button 6 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 the DRAIN programme Start the programme by pressing button 6 To start the selected programme press the button 6 the corresponding green pilot light stops blinking The pilot lights 8 1 and 8 2 illuminate to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running press the button 6 the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the
9. e COTTON WITH PREWASH W 60 Prewash Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rom Max load 6 kg Red load 3 kg 1 For white or coloured cottons with prewash phase heavily soiled items SYNTHETIC A 60 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 3 kg Red load 1 5 kg 1 Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar ments non shrink shirts blouses SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE DAI LY LIGHT QUICK EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE EX TRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE EX TRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE DAI LY LIGHT QUICK EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE DAI LY LIGHT QUICK EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE DAI LY LIGHT QUICK EXTRA RINSE Detergent Compartment E 8E 8E EE REE 8E Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry DELICATE 40 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max load kg 3 Red load kg 1 51 Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester WOOL L amp S 40 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max load 1 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
10. e 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 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly Remove any traces of accumulated powder To aid cleaning the top part of the additive compartment should be removed 2 Remove the conditioner insert from the appropriate compartment 3 Clean all parts with water 4 Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go so that it is firmly in place 5 Clean all parts of the machine especially the nozzles in the top of the washing in chamber with a brush 6 Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in 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 Runawashing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues electrolux 15 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 t
11. e door has not been closed EHD e Close firmly the door 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 e Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 6 has not been depressed e Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again The delay start has been selected e lf the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The water tap is closed EID e Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked EID e Check the inlet hose connection The machine does not fill The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked EI e Clean the water inlet filters See Cleaning the water inlet filters for more details The door is not properly closed EHD e Close firmly the door The drain hose is squashed or kinked Eeg e Check the drain hose connection The drain filter is clogged EU z e Clean the drain filter The machine does not emp An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or ty and or does not spin a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected e Disable the option e Select the draining or spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry The washing machine does not start Too much detergent or unsui
12. e 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 Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways electrolux 23 Hooked over the edge of a sink using In a sink drain pipe branch This branch the plastic hose guide supplied with the must be above the trap so that the bend is machine In this case make sure the end at least 60 cm above the ground cannot come unhooked when the ma e Directly into a drain pipe at a height of chine is emptying This could be done by not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 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
13. e 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 trapped i
14. e turned to position 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 6 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 2 When the required programme has been se lected your appliance automatically propo ses the maximum spin speed provided for that programme Press button 2 repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine The relevant light will light up Select the available options by pressing buttons 2 3 and 4 Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired pro gramme and before starting the programme When these buttons are pressed the corre sponding pilot lights illuminate When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out If an incorrect option is selected the integrated red pilot light of the button 6 flashes for 3 times i For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chap ter Washing Programmes Select the Delay Start by pressing button 7 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 7 repeat edly to select the desire
15. ed three blinking zeros D O are displayed the Door pilot light 8 2 the Washing pilot light 8 1 and the pilot light of button 6 go out and the door can be opened 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 compartment UU of the deter gent drawer in order to activate the Daily use Load the laundry e Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for a few sec onds and the red pilot light of button 6 light starts blinking Delay Start The selected delay set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for a few seconds The delay time value de creases by one unit every hour When only 1 hour remains the time decreases every minute 5 2 e Heating Phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon 5 2 to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub 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 machine Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the 8
16. electrolux drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 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 UJ or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer lf required pour fabric softener into the com partment marked amp 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 You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables see Wash ing Programmes Turn the programme se lector dial to the required programme The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle e g water level drum move ment number of rinses and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry The pilot light of button 6 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selec ted programme The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counterclockwise Position to Reset programme Switching OFF the machine For the description of each washing pro grammes of the selector dial consult the chapter Washing programmes At the end of the programme the selec tor dial must b
17. hat could be trapped in the fold 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 NSA 4 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 16 electrolux 5 Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap cover Warning When the appliance is in use and depending 6 When no more water comes out un on the programme selected there can be hot screw the pump and remove it Always water in the pump Never remove the pump keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of cover during a wash cycle always wait until water when removing the pump the appliance has finished the cycle and is 7 Remove any objects from the pump im empty When replacing the cover ensure it peller by rotating it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 8 Clean the filter in the hose using a hard bristle brush 8
18. he machine off Detergent Compartment 1 If you select the Quick option by pressing button 3 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 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 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 anormal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of th
19. llows you to start or to interrupt the selected programme 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 Indicator pilot lights After having pressed the button 6 the WASHING pilot light 8 1 illuminates When the pilot light 8 1 illuminates this means that the machine is operating The DOOR pilot light 8 2 illuminates when the programme starts and indicates if the door can be opened e light on the door cannot be opened The machine is 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 in a few minutes When the programme has finished the END CYCLE pilot light 8 3 comes on Display electrolux 7 The display shows the following information 5 1 Duration of selected programme After selecting a programme the duration is displayed in hours and minutes for ex ample 2 75 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example EG see chapter What to do if End of programme When the programme has finish
20. mme duration KWh litres Minutes 2 0 61 White Cottons 95 Cottons 60 lke 58 For the duration of o 1 Cotton ECO 60 1 1 02 54 the programmes Cottons 40 0 7 58 please refer to the 7 z display on the con Synthetics 40 0 5 50 trol panel Delicates 40 0 55 60 Handwash 30 0 25 53 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 quantity and type of laundry on the inlet chart is to be considered purely indica water temperature and on the ambient tive as it may vary depending on the temperature Installation Unpacking TZ 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 RW p 1 mM V NAN l I li N K 8 Unscrew the three bolts 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 5 Open the porthole and remove the poly styrene block fitted on the door seal electrolux
21. n 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 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 washing temperat
22. n the pump if necessary as previously described 7 replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it 8 screw the pump again and close the door Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below O C proceed as follows 1 close the water tap and unscrew the wa ter inlet hose from the tap 2 place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 3 screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the ma chine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature 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 EIL 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 6 to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists con tact your local Service Centre 18 electrolux Possible cause Solution Th
23. neral safety e Itis dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care and cleaning 14 What to do if 17 Technical data 19 Consumption values 20 Installation 20 Electrical connection 23 Environment concerns 24 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 genuine
24. nside 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 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 UU Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme 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 compartment before starting
25. packing have not been removed e Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance 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 machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor en sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine Machines based on modern technology operate very economically 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 Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Moc con one nen POL IN s osu one tos Sela NO nee Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 63 cm Information 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 1200 rpm 20 electrolux Consumption values Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Progra
26. ramme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected the pilot light 8 2 remains on and the door is locked to indicate that the water 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 6 At the end of the programme the light 8 2 goes off to indicate that the door can be now opened Turn the programme selector dial to O to switch the machine 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 is reduced By pressing any button the ap pliance will come out of the energy saving status 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 fingertios and a cotto
27. redistribute the load manually and then se lect the spinning programme HANDWASH 80 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 1 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol RINSES Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rom Max load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final long spin The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant button DRAIN fl Draining of water Max load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rom Max load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro grammes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun electrolux 13 Detergent Compartment RINSE HOLD NIGHT uy CYCLE DAILY a LIGHT QUICK EX TRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD UW NIGHT CYCLE amp SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE E SPIN RINSE HOLD amp NIGHT CYCLE EX TRA RINSE SPIN 14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch t
28. relevant water supply company or from your local authority If the water hard ness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer s instructions When the degree of hardness is soft readjust the quan tity of the detergent 12 electrolux Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTON A 95 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 6 kg Red load 3 kg For white and coloured cotton normally soiled items COTTON ECONOMY amp Se 60 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rom Max load 6 kg White and fast coloured cottons 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 COTTON ECONOMY amp fe 40 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 6 kg White and coloured cottons This programme can be selected for slightly soiled cot ton items The temperature will decrease and the wash ing time will be extended This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy COTTON WITH PREWASH amp LL 95 Prewash Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 6 kg Red load 3 kg For white cottons with prewash phas
29. suppressed so as not to wrinkle the laundry This washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate On some programmes the rinses will be per formed with more water Before opening the door it will be necessary to empty out the water To empty out the water please read the paragraph At the end of the pro gramme 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 Daily Light Quick options By pressing this buttons it is possible to mod ify the washing time automatically proposed by the machine in order to obtain good per formances in a short time e Daily to be used for normally soiled cotton synthetic or delicate items e Light to be used for lightly soiled cotton synthetic or delicate items e Quick a very short cycle for slightly soiled items that have been worn for a short time Extra Rinse This appliance is designed to save energy If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an ex tra quantity of water extra rinse select this option Some additional rinses will be per formed This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft Start Pause This button a
30. table 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 There is water on the floor Check the water inlet hose connection The drain hose is damaged e Change it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action e Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter fully in 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 electrolux 19 Possible cause Solution The door will not open The machine vibrates is noisy The machine makes an un usual noise No water is visible in the drum 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 8 2 has gone out There is water in the drum e Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The transit bolts and
31. te disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol 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 tool 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 e Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed electrolux 25 26 electrolux electrolux 27 www electrolux com 192994981 00 372009
32. ure and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine de tergents may be used in this appliance 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 for all types of fabric or special for wool lens only 1 do not use acetone on artificial silk electrolux 11 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 Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will de pend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instruc tions on quantities to use Use less detergent if e you are washing a small load e the laundry is lightly soiled e large amounts of foam form during wash ing 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
33. y to force the door 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 minutes the door can be opened pay at tention 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 6 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically The pilot light of button 6 the pilot lights 8 1 goes off and after some minutes the pilot light 8 2 goes off The light 8 3 illuminates Stand by once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled The brightness of the display 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 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 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 Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net If a prog

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