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1. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting 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 Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons pilot lights and the display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages o ga f K z l ML J O L 4 D ail sa B Programme selector dial phase The washing time will be prolonged Display TEMPERATURE button SPIN reduction button PREWASH button al EXTRA RINSE button DELAY START button EI START PAUSE button EI TIME MANAGER buttons 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 Reduction By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the selected programme Prewash By selecting t2. PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER EE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER EE Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry DELICATES 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rom Max load 3 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester WOOL 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rom Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol 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 select the spin ning programme SILK 30 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rom Max load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items LINGERIE 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rom Max load 2 kg This programme is suitable for very delicate items such a lingerie bras and underwear RINSE Rinse Long spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot ton garments which have been washed by hand To in tensify the rinsing action select the option EXTRA RINSE The appliance will a
3. dab the stain treat several times 1 do not use acetone on artificial silk electrolux 11 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 Dried grease stains moisten with turpen tine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertios and a cotton 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 aci
4. device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing EIL problem with the water supply Eeg problem with the water draining E40 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 20 electrolux Possible cause Solution The door has not been closed EHD 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 washing machine does he Main fuse has blown not start e Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed e Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again The delay start has been selected e fthe 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 EID e Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked E ia e Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose is blocked IO e Clean the water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed EHD e Close the door firmly The machine does not fill The machine fills then emp The end of the drain hose is too low ties immediately e Refer to relevant parag
5. 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 electrolux 23 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 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 8 Unscrew the three bolts 5 Open the porthole and remove the poly styrene block fitted on the door seal 24 electrolux 6 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
6. on 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 ap
7. proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme Press button 4 repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed Select the available options by pressing buttons 4 5 and 6 Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired pro gramme and before pressing button 8 When these buttons are pressed the corre sponding icons appear on the display When electrolux 9 they are pressed again the icons disappear If an incorrect option is selected the integra ted red pilot light of the button 8 flashes for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for a few seconds 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 desired delay The corre sponding icon 2 6 will appear on the display in the upper part of the display 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 You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment before you press button 8 Selecting the delayed start 1 Select the pro
8. 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 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 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 de
9. Thinking oF yor_ user manual Electrolux Washing Machine EWF 106510 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 MONN O1 BB N hi 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
10. creased The icon 2 10 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 For heavy soiled items Normal For normal soiled items Daily For daily soiled items Light For slightly soiled items Quick For very slightly soiled items Super Quick TJ For items used or worn for a short time Refresh 1 72 For refreshing items only For refreshing a very Super Refresh TF2 1 few items only 1 We recommend you to reduce the load sizes see Washing programmes table 2 When you select this option the relevant icon appears just for a while and then it disappears immediately 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
11. d 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 12 electrolux 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 temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine de tergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric 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 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 Washing programmes Programme Maxi
12. dd some additional rinses DRAIN 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 REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE EXTRA RINSE electrolux 13 Detergent Compartment EE 8E 8E E 14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm 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 COTTONS ECONOMY SPIN REDUCTION Ly 90 40 NO SPIN RINSE uij Main wash Rinses HOLD NIGHT CY Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm CLE PREWASH2 Max load 6 kg EXTRA RINSE 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
13. e 11 Close the pump door 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 fin ished the cycle and is empty When refitting the pump cover ensure it is securely re tight ened 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 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 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 f
14. e Personali sation chapter 2 8 Door locked icon After you have pressed button 8 and the ma chine has started this icon is lighted on and only the phase running icon stays on When the programme has finished three flashing zeros 1 7 are displayed and this icon disappears 2 9 e Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration is displayed in hours and minutes for ex ample 2 45 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 e End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros 4 7 are displayed the icon 2 8 disappears and the door can be opened 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 Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example EPL see paragraph What to do if e Delay Time value 2 10 Soil degree icons e Intensive Normal eB Daily S Light Quick ef Super Quick e Refresh CF e Super Refresh TP see paragraph Select Time Manager op tion 2 11 Clock icon Table of symbols ie Cottons i A Synthetics T Gra De
15. e the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing e Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load e Reduce the laundry load The programme is still running e Wait the end of washing cycle The door lock has not been released e Wait until the symbol a J has gone out There is water in the drum e Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water The transit bolts and 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 electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redis tributed by reverse 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 sel
16. ears If 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 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 of the button 8 starts to flash The selector dial can be turned either clock wise or counterclockwise Turn 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 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 3 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 4 By selecting a programme the appliance
17. ect the spinning programme 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 22 electrolux 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 Consumption values 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 1000 rpm Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration KWh arnas Minutes White Cottons 90 Cottons 60 Cotton ECO 60 1 Cottons 40 Synthetics 40 Delicates 40 Wool Handwash 30 2 00 1 30 58 1 02 46 For the duration of the programmes 0 70 58 please refer to the display on the con 0S0 oe trol panel 0 55 60 0 25 53 1 Cottons Eco at 60 C with a load
18. efficiency so saving energy EASY IRON SPIN REDUCTION u 60 Cold NO SPIN RINSE amp Main wash Rinses HOLD EXTRA RINSE Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 1 kg Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses JEANS SPIN REDUCTION Ly 60 Cold NO SPIN RINSE uij Main wash Rinses HOLD NIGHT CY Maximum spin speed 1200 rom CLE PREWASH2 Max load 3 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized with hi tech materials the Extra Rinse option will be ac tivated automatically SPORT INTENSIVE SPIN REDUCTION uy 40 Cold NO SPIN RINSE amp Prewash Main wash Rinses HOLD NIGHT CY Maximum spin speed 900 rpm CLE EXTRA RINSE Max load 2 5 kg This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items The machine will add automatically a pre wash phase without detergent before the main wash to eliminate mud stains electrolux 15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Compartment Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN SPORT LIGHT 30 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max load 2 5 kg Short programme for lightly soiled mixed fabric sports clothes O OFF For cancelling the programme which is ru
19. gramme and the required options 2 Select the delay start by pressing the but ton 7 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 1 Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 2 Press button 7 once until the symbol 7 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 10 electrolux 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 The icon 2 8 appears on the display to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running press the button 8 the green pilot light starts to blink 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 few seconds Select the Time Manager option by pressing buttons 9 By pressing these buttons repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be in creased or de
20. h 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 16 electrolux Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder To aid cleaning the top part of the additive 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 Runawashing 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 4 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and par
21. hat children or pets do not climb into the drum To prevent children and pets becoming trapped 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 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
22. his option the machine per forms a prewash cycle before the main wash This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry 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 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 Time Manager These buttons allows you to modify the pro gramme duration automatically proposed by the appliance 6 electrolux Display FT EF GHW es es OT 88 1880 OR 6 88 TT The display shows the following information 2 1 Temperature value 2 2 Temperature icons Cold During the washing cycle the display shows the temperature icon animated to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub 2 3 Spin value 2 4 Spin speed icons e No spin G e Rinse Hold J e Night Cycle During the spinning phase the spiral is ani mated No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for some programmes Rinse Hold by selecting this o
23. ilter Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 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 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 electrolux 19 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 drop below O C proceed as follows Pull out the plug from the power socket Turn off the water tap Unscrew the inlet hose 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 Fons 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
24. licates T Wool x ty Sik Lingerie W Es Rinse hy byl Drain Spin blll ojo Economy Gi BA Easy lron 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 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 electrolux 7 After the programme has started the dura tion is displayed and the clock icon is anima ted 2 12 Washing programme phase icons By selecting the wash programme the washing programme phase icons corre sponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown in the upper part of the display After having pressed button 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on e Prewash LU this icon lights on when the relevant option button is selected as well Wash LI e Rinses Drain ty e Spin Jeans Sport Intensive Sport Light Special programmes Temperature Prewash Extra Rinse Delay Start Start Pause Time Manager 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 co
25. mpart ment and start the machine e at the end of the cycle e if there is a fault 8 electrolux By pressing the 5 and 6 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 the appliance This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not work ing 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 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 LU or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer 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 6 and 7 until on the display the icon a appears or disapp
26. mum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS 90 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 6 kg Reduced load 3 kg For white and coloured cotton normally soiled items SYNTHETICS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rom Max load 3 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar ments non shrink shirts blouses 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 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 Detergent Compartment SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD NIGHT CY CLE
27. n can take the maximum load required al so taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or 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 your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol ay are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine A Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre 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 pro
28. nning or to switch the machine off 1 If you select the Quick or Super Quick option by pressing button 9 we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results If you select the Refresh E or Super Refresh option we recommend that you reduce the load even more 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 a normal measure of detergent must be a powder wit
29. pliance 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 e Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance e The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to chil dren danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach e Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach e Make sure t
30. ption the wa ter of the last rinse is not emptied out to pre vent the fabrics from creasing When the pro gramme has finished the display shows flashing H 0 the icon 2 8 is still visualized the light of button 8 is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water please read the paragraph At the end of the pro gramme Night Cycle by selecting this option the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse so as not to wrinkle the laundry As all spinning phases are suppressed this wash ing cycle is very noiseless and it can be se lected at night or in times with a more eco nomical power rate On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water When the programme has finished the dis play shows flashing 4 77 the icon 2 8 is still visualized the light of button 8 is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the wa ter please read the paragraph At the end of the programme ETTE 2 5 Option icons Extra Rinse or Easy Iron S 2 6 Delay icon gt The selected delay set by pressing the rele vant button appears on the display for a few seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The rele vant icon is lighted on The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then when 1 hour remains the time decreases every minute 2 7 Child safety lock F3 se
31. raph in water drainage section The drain hose is squashed or kinked E20 e Check the drain hose connection The drain filter is clogged EC The machine does not emp Clean the drain filter ty and or does not spin 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 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 There is water on the floor Check the water inlet hose connection The drain or inlet hose is damaged e Replace 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 electrolux 21 Possible cause Solution Unsatisfactory washing re sults The door will not open The machine vibrates is noisy Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine makes an un usual noise No water is visible in the drum Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used e Increas
32. signed 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 e Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the electrolux 25 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 attaching it to the wall 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 Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 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 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 26 electrolux 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 tio
33. 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 icon 2 8 disappears and the door can be opened 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 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
34. 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 if you need to open it set first the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 If the icon 2 8 disappears after some mi nutes the door can be opened If the icon 2 8 does not go off this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high Do not try 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 8 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Three blinking zeros 4 Gf appear on the display and the pilot light of button 8 goes off Some acoustic signals sound for a few minutes If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected the icon 2 8 remains displayed to indicate that the water must be emptied out before open ing the door Follow the below instructions to empty out the water 1 Turn the programme selector dial to O 2 Select the draining or
35. tect 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 27 www electrolux com 132945580 00 092010
36. ticularly if e the appliance does not empty and or spin e the appliance makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump e a problem with water draining is detected see chapter What to do if for more de tails Warning Before opening the pump door switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket Proceed as follows 1 Unplug the appliance 2 fitis necessary wait until the water has cooled down 8 Open the pump door 4 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Pull out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap electrolux 17 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover by turning it anti clockwise and remove the filter Use pli ers if necessary Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover Clean the filter under a tap to remove any traces of fluff Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller Check carefully whether the pump im peller rotates it rotates jerkily If it doesn t rotate please contact your Service Centre 18 electrolux 9 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat 10 Replace the filter into the pump by in serting it correctly into the special guides Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwis
37. time General safety e tis dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care and cleaning 15 What to do if 19 Technical data 22 Consumption values 22 Installation 23 Electrical connection 26 Environment concerns 26 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
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