Electrolux EWT606 User's Manual
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1. Should you need to access the washbowl during spin press Start Pause You will have to wait a short time for the bowl to stop spinning before the lid unlocks and the Lid Locked indicator light turns OFF If then you open and close the lid and the machine is still in a spin stage of the wash program the lid will lock and the machine will continue to complete the spin stage A warning e DO NOT insert anything into the lid lock slot in the top panel of the washing machine e DO NOT interfere with the lid lock mechanism to try and disable it or otherwise change the way it works e DO NOT try to force open the lid when it is locked 10 operating your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine Operating your washing machine Progress of your wash program The wash progress indicator gives you information about the progress and status of your wash program During a wash the program stage will be highlighted in the wash progress indicator as it takes place For example when you start your wash by pressing Start Pause the first stage Wash will be highlighted sie rinse Eco rinse Spin End ANS When the program moves onto the rinse stage Wash will no longer be highlighted and either Deep rinse or Eco rinse will be highlighted whichever is selected When you press Start Pause during a wash a flashing progress indicator tells you where the wash is in the program and remaining stages will be highlighte2. Au will show in the digital display Digital display shows then program time is shown eg followed b sequence repeats until end of sensing Fu will disappear and automatically normal wash agitation will commence when there is sufficient water in the bowl If you add more clothes to the washbow l after an auto sensing water level wash program has started the machine will auto sense the new load and add extra water if needed For auto water level the amount of water the machine determines for a load is an optimised level You can adjust the auto level to be a small amount above or below the optimised level if you consider the amount of water you normally get using the auto option is too high or too low To do this see Customising the auto sensing water level on page 12 Checking the water level When the Water Aid recirculation system is active and the agitation of washing has started you can open the lid to check the working water level in the washbowl After opening the lid the Water Aid recirculation pump will continue to run for 10 seconds Check the water level being used for your wash during the time the pump is running If you do not close the lid after 10 seconds the pump will stop and the water level in the washbow will begin to drop If the lid is left open the water level can drop a maximum 100mm as water drains from the inner to the outer bowl The level of water may then appear too low for your wash
3. Lid is in the open position Close the lid The machine has reached the end of the Drip Dry program Open lid remove clothes and close lid Your machine is Soaking Where soak is included in the wash program The machine has paused to allow motor controller to cool Wait and after a short delay the wash will continue You are in the Favourite wash programming mode Press Favourite to save displayed settings as a favourite wash or press Start Pause to exit and not save settings The machine is set for Delay start The machine is in auto sensing water level test mode Wait and after a short delay the wash will continue The machine is informing you of a fault with the washing machine which you need to address Refer to pages 17 19 for further information and what you should do before calling Service electrolux water aid washing machine operating your washing machine 11 Favourite button The Favourite button allows you to store O your favourite wash program in the washing machines memory and then run it Favourite To program your favourite wash 1 Hold the Favourite button depressed for 3 seconds The digital display will show FE indicating you are in the favourite wash programming mode The options highlighted on the control panel display are the currently stored favourite program 2 Press the appropriate buttons as listed in the table below to make your selection at each one for your favourite wash program 8 Press
4. This option allows you to soak heavily soiled clothes at the beginning of the wash To do this select the wash program you want to use then press the Soak button Pressing this button repeatedly gives you the soak selections in the digital display eg L mins 45 mins 3 mins 45 mins h hour The lid must be closed to allow Soak functions to operate including the Intensive wash program 6 min soak At various times during a soak the recirculation pump will turn on and off and the machine will agitate for short periods At other times the clothes are soaking and the machine will be doing nothing G tips and information During the soak period 5a will be displayed and there will be a short agitation at intervals to maximise the effect of the detergent The wash will begin automatically at the end of the soak period To cancel the soak period at any time press the Soak button repeatedly until ZE is displayed Customising the auto sensing water level If you are not happy with the water level when using auto sensing water level selection you can adjust the auto level to be either higher or lower when you are in the program setting mode With the auto sensing level selected holding the Water Level button depressed for 3 seconds will show the Auto Adjust setting on the digital display optimised auto water level factory set Hi 20mm higher than optimised water level a 20mm lower than optimised water level Each press o
5. hear the drain pump switching on and off during draining stages of the wash program The rinse options There are two rinses to choose from Eco rinse and Deep rinse Rinse option Eco Eco rinse Eco rinse is a spray rinse giving you maximum water saving Deep deep rinse Deep rinse uses much more water How does Eco Rinse work When Eco Rinse is used rinse water is sprayed into the washbowl in pulses After each pulse the washbow will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes Spin Slow Final long up down spin IX 2 Iy a J 1 2 3 4 5 f i f j f Pulse spray of rinse water The machine will go through a series of five pulse spray and short spin cycles in this manner followed by a final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the full wash program Compare this with deep rinse where much more water is used For deep rinse water enters the machine filling up to the wash water level selected The washer agitates and finally empties the rinse water through the drain hose If the recirculation system is active during a deep rinse the water saving is similar to the wash In the Water Consumption Comparison table on page iii you can see the water savings made from using Eco Rinse combined with water savings due to recirculation tips and information If you are selecting the Wool wash program or you intend to use fabric softener you need to read Rinse Option o
6. in the case of Appliances at its option to the replacement or repair of the Appliances or the supply of equivalent products or the payment of the cost of replacing the Appliances or having the Appliances repaired or of acquiring equivalent Appliances Upon being replaced parts and Appliances become the property of Electrolux or b in the case of services at its option to the supply of the services again or the payment of the cost of having the services re supplied and in the case of Appliances or services supplied in New Zealand loss or damage whether direct or indirect or consequential that is reasonably foreseeable Privacy You acknowledge that in the event that you make a warranty claim it will be necessary for Electrolux and its Authorised Service Centres to exchange information in relation to you to enable Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty Important Notice Before Calling a Service Technician please check carefully the operating instructions service booklet and the warranty terms and conditions FOR SERVICE or to find the address of your nearest state service centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 49 For the cost of a local call Australia only SERVICE AUSTRALIA E Electrolux ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS www electrolux com au FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest state spare parts centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 50 For the cost of a local call Australia only FO
7. of the detergent compartment in the dispenser drawer Factory setting is flap up for powder clip flap up for powder 4 Clip the flap down if you are going to use liquid detergent clip flap down for liquid 5 Refit the dispenser back into its runners Remember If you change the type of detergent you use the position of the flap will need changing See above 6 You are now ready to add detergent You are now ready to add detergent Measure the amount you will use and pour it into the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer When using liquid detergent some may leak out of the dispenser into the wash load earlier than expected through small openings in the back of the dispenser These openings are to help the flushing out of detergent 7 Ifyou want to use fabric softener see Add fabric softener 8 Close the drawer by pushing it backwards into the top panel of the washing machine when you have finished adding detergent and softener 6 preparing for your wash electrolux water aid washing machine Add fabric softener Model 806 Before adding softener to the dispenser make sure the siphon cap is pushed firmly down onto the spigot in the drawer The softener will not siphon out if the cap is incorrectly fitted is missing or blocked with residue You are now ready to add fabric softener Measure the correct amount as recommended on the softener package into a cup and then pour it into the softe
8. panel during the fill when there is some water in the washbowl Refer to the instructions on the bleach container e Chlorine type This type of bleach should not be mixed with detergent Mix the bleach with water as per instructions on the container Start to fill the washing machine with water When there is some water in the washbowl pour the bleach solution down the hole in the top panel Allow the washing machine to finish filling and to agitate for a few minutes then let it stand for the required time Advance machine to Spin to empty the washbowl then wash the clothes load using detergent and your selected wash program G tips and information Bleach should not be used on silk wool rayon or drip dry clothes electrolux water aid washing machine operating your washing machine 7 Operating your washing machine Starting your washing machine 1 Turn on the taps 2 Close the lid 3 Press the Power button o Intensive Ale ZX Normal Heavy Normal o Heavy o Wool Medium Power button o Delicate o Light Power Program Dirt Level The machine will beep twice briefly display a number in the digital display and then it is ready for you to select the wash program settings Please wait for this to happen before attempting to operate the machine If the displayed settings are what you want to use then press Start Pause to start the wash program To select a different program or change other settings read the
9. to fabric use oxygen type bleach water or with diluted bleach Blood meat juice Rinse in cold water If stain remains sprinkle with meat Same as for whites but select water temperature egg fresh stain tenderiser msg Let stand for 15 20 minutes If stain still suitable to fabric use oxygen type bleach remains then sponge with diluted bleach Wash using hot water Candle wax Scrape off excess place stain between clean white blotter Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach or several layers of facial tissue Sponge with dry cleaning fluid If spot remains bleach Chewing gum Rub with ice to harden Scrape off excess with blunt knife Same as for whites Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Chocolate Soak in warm water with pre soak product and wash in Soak in warm water with pre soak or detergent lukewarm water Use dry cleaning fluid white spirits to solution Treat any remaining stain with oxygen remove any grease spots bleach Coffee tea Rinse or soak in cold water Work detergent into stain Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach milk or cream Thoroughly rinse and dry If a stain remains sponge with dry cleaning fluid If stain remains bleach Coffee tea Pour boiling water through stain Soak or rinse in cold water or sponge with warm black fruit juice Bleach if necessary water and detergent Use oxygen type bleach white wine Correcting fluid Scrape off as much as possible Same as for whites Rub clean
10. when it is locked At all other times you will be able to easily open the lid when it is unlocked and the indicator light is off This gives you the flexibility of a traditional top load washing machine See Lid Locked on page 9 for more information Auto sensing water level feature Auto sensing is a feature where the washer fills automatically with water to just the right level for your clothes load You do have the option to manually set the water level if you wish When you turn on your machine and after a wash has finished in preparation for the next wash the water level defaults to auto We recommend you use the auto sensing water level option to ensure there is just the right amount of water for the wash load in the machine In other words it will usually give you the best wash while also being the most efficient in terms of water usage At times during a wash it may appear your machine is either doing nothing or intermittently it is only gently vibrating jiggling agitating This is because your machine could be e In auto sensing test mode and the machine is determining the correct amount of water for your wash See page 8 e Ata drain stage of the wash program and the machine is allowing time for water to flow from the washbowl to the outer bowl See Draining wash amp deep rinse water page 3 e Engaging or disengaging the drive clutch mechanism Wait a short time your washing machine will complete the abo
11. with paint thinner or white spirits Cosmetics Sponge with prewash stain remover liquid detergent or Same as for whites rub with soap If greasy stain persists soak in enzyme product then wash Curries Soak rinse in lukewarm water until a majority of the colour Same as for whites Check for colour fastness is removed Sponge with solvent to break down any before applying solvent remaining fats and oils then wash Fat grease oil Sponge with dry cleaning fluid white spirits Same as for whites Fruit Sponge with warm water and wash Pour boiling water through stain Bleach remaining stain with oxygen bleach Bleach remaining stain Grass Sponge with methylated spirit Same as for whites Check colourfastness before green vegetables Wash using warm water applying methylated spirit For acetate sponge with dry cleaning fluid Ice cream Rinse or soak in cold water then wash If ice cream Same as for whites cream milk contains fruit or chocolate treat as such lodine Wash using hot water Wash using warm water Iron rust Apply oxalic acid and place in sun Apply lemon juice and place in sun Lipstick Rub with lard and wash using hot water Rub with lard and wash using warm water Bleach if necessary Mildew Wash using hot water Moisten with lemon juice and let Same as for whites but select water temperature to dry in sun If stain persists bleach Old stains are hard to suit fabric remove Mustard Wash using hot water and bleach Wash using
12. 6 If you prefer not to use the dispenser to add detergent mix the detergent in one litre of hot or warm water and add pre mixed detergent to your wash load in the washbowl G tips and information You must use the dispenser drawer if you select the Delay start option Model 606 does not have a dispenser drawer You add detergent mixed with water directly to the washbowl It does have a dispenser for fabric softener in the filter column at the top of the agitator The fabric softener will be automatically dispensed at the correct time in the wash program For instructions refer page 6 4 about your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine About your washing machine Fabric softener recommendation If you use fabric softener you need to select the Deep rinse option and not use Eco rinse for your wash load See Rinse Option page 9 Fabric softener makes clothes softer and reduces static so that clothes do not cling to you when worn However you do not have to use softener your machine will wash perfectly well without it For more information refer pages 5 and 6 Lid lock feature Lid lock is a safety feature in your washing machine to ensure the lid is not opened during a stage in the wash program when it would be hazardous for you to do so The lid will lock in the closed position when the machine is spinning The Lid Locked indicator light will be on A caution Do not try to force open the lid
13. Open lid removes clothes then close lid Open lid redistribute load and close lid Ensure machine is level Check outlet is not blocked and there are no kinks in the hose Wait 10 mins machine should start In future use less amp ONLY use low sudsing front load washer detergent in this machine such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergent labelled Matic Make sure lid is closed or closed properly Turn on taps Clean tap filters washers Select COLD water washes only Raise drain hose or fit a syphon break See Installation instructions Turn both wall taps OFF Look at code in the digital display and then refer to the Fault information on page 19 Make the machine level See Installation instructions Adjust feet to touch floor See Installation instructions Redistribute clothes evenly Use Auto water level or a lower manual water level Turn both wall taps OFF Refer page 19 Check connections at taps and rear of machine Use Auto water level or a lower manual water level Reduce water temperature cont over 18 troubleshooting electrolux water aid washing machine Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes digital display code What to do Clothes still dirty after Not enough or no detergent Check detergent use and rewash clothes wash program Too many clothes in load Remove some clothes and rewash Incorrect selections for Program Dirt Reselect settin
14. R SERVICE or to find the address of your nearest authorised service centre in New Zealand FREE CALL 0800 10 66 10 New Zealand only SERVICE NEW ZEALAND E Electrolux ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS www electrolux co nz FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest state spare parts centre in New Zealand FREE CALL 0800 10 66 20 New Zealand only Vin 14 4 a Electrolu telephon fax en P No 616 200 531 119371500 Copyright 2008 Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd ABN 51 004 762 341 Print code EWATERAID806 606UM_Feb 08
15. The oF Yor_ Electrolux A Wo user manual water aid washing machine EWT806 and EWT606 Congratulations Congratulations and thank you for choosing our washing machine We are sure you will find your new washing machine a pleasure to use Before you use the washing machine we recommend that you read through the entire user manual which provides the description of the washing machine and its functions To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an electric appliance it is important that the washing machine is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners After unpacking the washing machine please check it is not damaged If in doubt do not use the appliance but contact your local Electrolux Customer Care Centre electrolux water aid washing machine contents i Contents e Control panel ii e Water Aid recirculation system iii e Water consumption comparision iii e Important safety instructions e Mains pressure water e Information on disposal for users e New water saving technology How does the Water Aid recirculation system work Water Aid recirculation system Inner washbowl design Draining wash and deep rinse water The rinse options How does Eco Rinse work e About your washing machine Detergent recommenda
16. achine will not fill with water Water flowing into washbowl indefinitely Washing machine beeping continuously Washing machine goes out of balance or vibrates excessively when spinning Water on floor Power not switched on No electricity supply through the power point Machine not switched on Machine not washing Water taps not turned on HE Out of balance gb Set on DELAY start or SOAK dE or 5o Spin speed set to DRIP DRY def Out of balance ab Drain hose blocked PL Too much and or incorrect type of detergent giving excessive suds EF Lid is not closed amp locked for spin to start L cf Water taps not turned on HE Inlet hoses blocked HE COLD water only connected to machine amp you have selected a hot or warm wash Drain hose too low HE Water valve stuck open Problem fault detected by machine Machine not level Levelling feet not adjusted Clothes not evenly distributed Too much water for load size Water valve stuck open Loose inlet hose connections Incorrect water level for size of load Condensation from hot water Switch on power point Check power point with another appliance Press Power button on Press Start Pause to start wash Turn on taps Open lid redistribute load and close lid Ensure machine is level Wait or cancel Delay by pressing Start Pause or cancel Soak by pressing Soak until 7 is displayed
17. al spin Eco and deep are both effective at removing detergent In this washer Eco rinse saves 75 of the deep rinse water used in a traditional top load agitator machine and is not designed for use with fabric conditioner Y environmental tip Choosing program settings in which the Water Aid recirculation system is active see table on page 7 and choosing an Eco rinse will use less than half the water of traditional top load washing machines How does the Water Aid recirculation system work When program settings activate the recirculation system it works as follows Excess water in the outer bowl is pumped into the inner washbowl through a newly developed Water Aid recirculation system Control of the water flow from the inner washbowl to the outer bowl has been achieved through the redesign of the washbowl drain holes The Water Aid recirculation system provides water savings whatever the load size by utilising water in the outer bowl Water Aid recirculation system Patent Pending After your washing machine has filled with water for your wash the Water Aid recirculation pump will begin to draw down water from the outer bowl and pump it into the inner washbowl The Water Aid recirculation pump cycles on and off working for 100 seconds then resting for 5 seconds This maintains the correct level of water in the washbowl while keeping the water in the outer bowl to a minimum The stop and go flow of the Water Aid r
18. arts to repair your appliance You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux This warranty does not apply to light globes batteries filters or similar perishable parts 5 Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not covered by this warranty 6 Where you are within an Electrolux service area this warranty covers the cost of transport of the Appliance to and from Authorised Service Centres of Electrolux and travelling costs for representatives of the Authorised Service Centre to and from your home or business If you are outside an Electrolux service area you will bear these costs For information about whether you are within an Electrolux service area please phone 13 13 49 in Australia or 0800 10 66 10 in New Zealand 7 Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 8 You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a The Appliance is damaged by i accident ii misuse or abuse including failure to properly maintain or service iii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply incomplete or improper installation i incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation b The Appliance is modified without authority fro
19. d but not flashing In the following illustration the machine is paused in the Wash stage light flashing Eco rinse and Spin are highlighted to show these stages will follow the wash stage when it is completed a ae ies LEE er TAN LINX NOTE A flashing progress indicator light indicates your machine is paused When End is highlighted your wash has finished Digital display codes Displayed code Beeping Advance button Press the Advance button to advance the wash program to the next stage as shown in the progress indicator Advance Wash Deep rinse Eco nee spi end button O Advance Rinse Option Favourite eg Wash gt Eco rinse gt Spin Digital display The digital display will show the time in minutes or hours and minutes to complete a wash program This time does not include time the washing machine will take to fill with water The digital display also shows information codes in some cases accompanied by Beeping See table below Information the display is giving you and ob 15 very fast beeps every 4 minutes L 5 very fast beeps every 4 minutes dd 3 slow beeps every 4 minutes No beeps if end of program beep is switched off see page 12 Ga ok FE dE Fu then ka Other codes Accompanied by many beeps what to do to continue Indicates the machine has gone out of balance during spin Open lid redistribute load and close lid
20. e from 2X Medium e Heavy for heavily soiled clothes eg very dirty o Light work clothes and overalls e Medium for everyday soiled items eg family clothes sheets etc sitter Light for lightly soiled clothes just to freshen Ir eve them up The Dirt Level lets you have an influence on the wash time of the selected program Press the Dirt Level button if you want to increase or decrease the wash time For the same wash program Heavy will have a longer wash time than Medium and Medium a longer wash time than Light Water Level button SY auto Pressing the Water Level button allows you auto sensing to choose the water level to be used for your High wash o Medium You can select e auto sensing or a manual water level e High e Medium e Low Auto sensing is the default selection for each wash to help you save water Low O Water Level tips and information Do not overfill the washing machine When choosing a manual water level use only the amount of water you need for the wash load If you are unsure what level to choose select auto sensing and the machine will automatically fill with water to the correct level for you Auto sensing water level Selecting the auto sensing water level option ensures you will use just the right amount of water for the wash load When you start your wash program the machine will conduct a series of water fill and short agitations to determine the amount of water needed
21. e with the Wool wash program or Drip dry spin option A long error beep will tell you this if you try to select Eco rinse for them e Eco rinse is not designed to be used with fabric softener Select Deep rinse if you are going to use fabric softener Deep rinse ensures the fabric softener is correctly dispensed and thoroughly removed from your clothes during rinsing e f your cold water supply pressure is low Eco rinse might not be fully effective in rinsing suds from your clothes If this is the case then use Deep rinse Note that you can save this option under your Favourite button if you wish Refer page 11 Start Pause button The Start Pause button is used to start stop or continue the wash program If you have started a wash program and wish to stop it for some reason then press Start Pause If you press Start Pause during a spin stage and you want to open the lid you must wait until the Lid Locked light is OFF Start Pause Lid Locked The Lid Locked indicator light will be ON to advise you when the lid of the washing machine is locked in the closed position The lid will be automatically locked when the washbowl is spinning during a wash program To fill and agitate the lid must be closed but will not be automatically locked If the lid is open and the machine is waiting for it to be closed for the wash program to continue you will see L d in the digital display accompanied by beeping
22. ecirculation pump also effectively keeps the pump free and clear of lint You will hear the Water Aid recirculation pump switching on and off during wash and deep rinse if selected The water level may appear to be too low for your wash but as the Water Aid recirculation pump draws water from the outer bowl the water level will increase in the inner washbowl to the correct height for your wash Inner washbowl design The design of the inner washbowl is the most apparent change to your washing machine slot shaped drain hole A Gone are the hundreds of drain holes normally seen in the washbowl These have been replaced with a few slot shaped holes inside teardrop shaped indentations arranged evenly around the washbowl wall The number and design of the drain holes control the flow of water from the washbowl to the outer bowl electrolux water aid washing machine about your washing machine 3 Draining wash and deep rinse water At the end of the wash stage and deep rinse stage if deep rinse is selected the Water Aid recirculation pump will stop There will be a delay to allow water to flow through washbowl drain holes into the outer bowl After the delay the drain pump will start pumping water out through the drain hose and then the pump will stop The drain pump will cycle ON and OFF in this manner several times waiting each time for water to move from the washbowl to the outer bowl before starting again You will
23. ed in New Zealand b Appliance means any Electrolux product purchased by you accompanied by this document c Warranty Period means i where you use the Appliance for personal domestic or household purposes in Australia the period of 24 months and in New Zealand the period of 24 months ii where you use the Appliance for commercial purposes in Australia the period of 3 months and in New Zealand the period of 3 months if the period stated is O months you are not covered by this product warranty following the date of original purchase of the Appliance d you means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the appliance for re sale and your has a corresponding meaning 2 This warranty only applies to Appliances purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and is in addition to and does not exclude restrict or modify in any way any non excludable statutory warranties in Australia or New Zealand 8 Electrolux warrants that when dispatched from an Electrolux warehouse the Appliance is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the Warranty Period 4 During the Warranty Period Electrolux or its Authorised Service Centre will at no extra charge if your appliance is readily accessible without special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective Electrolux or its ASC may use reconditioned p
24. ess Temp or Start Pause within 5 seconds of the last button press or press any other button the machine will exit the programming mode In this case the setting will not have been changed and the machine will be paused electrolux water aid washing machine caring for your washing machine 13 Caring for your washing machine What to do after you have finished your washing Press the Power button to switch off the machine Switch off the electricity at the power point Turn off the water taps Leave lid open for a while This allows time for moisture inside the washing machine to evaporate and for any odours to disperse Cleaning the dispenser The dispenser needs to be cleaned regularly preferably after each wash Inspect the dispenser after each wash to see if there is any residue of detergent or fabric softener To do this proceed as follows e Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops e Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove it from the runners e Remove the siphon cap from the drawer spigot as shown below e Clean the dispenser drawer siphon cap and spigot with hot water and a brush eg an old toothbrush e Dry the drawer and cap e Put siphon cap back onto the spigot ensuring the cap is fully pressed down e Before replacing the dispenser back in its recess clean the inside of the drawer with an old toothbrush e Put the dispenser back into its
25. f clothes Iron deposits in the wash water Use of chlorine bleaches on fabrics with resin finishes Incorrect drying Incorrect water temperatures ie too hot or too cold Incorrect wash times and using insufficient detergent il which can cause redepositing of detergent on clothes Using incorrect type or too much detergent can cause A build up of oils in clothes that come into close 1 Stained clothes Hints for removing stains The guide to stain removal on page 16 may assist you in stain removal Treat all stains as soon as possible The longer you leave a stain the harder it will be to remove Try soakers and stain removers first If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothes items in a well ventilated area away from your washing machine e Avoid the use of hot water on stains as hot water will set stains e Use light strokes and don t rub the stain remover into the fabric e lf you use a chlorine bleach follow the instructions on the bottle and dilute it before putting it on clothing e Test coloured fabrics on an inside seam for colour fastness before using any stain removers or bleaches e Test synthetic fabric on an inside seam before using any chemicals or bleaches NOTE Chemicals referred to for stain removal are available from your local supermarket hardware store or the chemist A caution Pre treatment sprays and stain removers can damage plastic components on yo
26. f the Water Level button after the first press will change the Auto Adjust setting to the next water level selection When the setting is the one you want as shown in the digital display save it by pressing Start Pause The washer will then be ready to start a wash program G tips and information If you do not press Water Level or Start Pause within 5 seconds of the last button press or press any other button the machine will exit the auto adjusting mode In this case the setting will not have been changed and the machine will be paused To switch off the end of program beep The washing machine is factory set to beep at the end of your wash It will also beep when the machine has paused after the Drip dry Deep rinse to alert you to remove the drip dry clothes from the washbowl To change the beeping selection proceed as follows 1 Hold the Start Pause button depressed for 3 seconds Lid Locked Wash Deeprinse Ecorinse Spin End O OO Advance Rinse Option Favourite Start Pause Press and hold for 3 seconds 2 Press the Temp button to change the selection if required bP in the digital display beep ON in the digital display beep OFF 3 Press the Start Pause button to store the selection When no beep at end of program is selected the machine will still beep when buttons are pressed and for unavailable selections G tips and information If you do not pr
27. following instructions NOTE On powering up the machine and also after a wash has finished in preparation for the next wash the water level defaults to auto sensing and rinse defaults to Eco If your last wash was a Drip dry Deep rinse program then rinse will stay at deep Choosing your own wash program settings e Settings can be changed at any time even when a wash is in progress or when the machine is paused When running there will be a short delay of 2 seconds before a change to settings takes effect This is to allow you time to complete your desired changes e If you make a change to settings during a wash the progress of the wash may not continue exactly from where it was in the program before the change e When you try to make a change to settings and the selection you make is unavailable at the time you will hear a long error beep Wash program guide Program button Press the Program button until the light indicates the program you want to use o Intensive le 79 Normal Heavy a Normal Each press of the Program button changes sec the wash program to the next program o Delicate When you choose the Wool program the Deep rinse option is automatically selected for you You cannot select Eco rinse with the Wool wash program Program Water Aid recirculation system active programs Your machine is programmed with the recirculation system active in most wash and deep rinse stages of the various wash pro
28. g conditions For example you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes Colour fast and non colourfast fabrics should be separated Knowing the type of fabrics you have and how dirty they are will help when you make selections from the wash program options Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint dirt and colour from other fabrics which are lint producers Some examples are listed below Lint collectors Lint producers Corduroy Towels Synthetics Nappies Permanent press fabrics Chenille Candlewick G tips and information Make sure that you wash lint collectors separately from lint producers Check your clothes to avoid damage e Empty all pockets Close all hooks and zippers to avoid snagging clothes e Wash bras pantyhose and other delicates in a mesh laundry bag which you can purchase from your supermarket A caution Pre treatment sprays and stain removers e Pre treatment sprays and stain removers can damage plastic components on your washing machine e If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothing well away from your washing machine Load the washing machine When loading the clothes into your washing machine there are four things to remember e Clothes must be loaded evenly around the agitator For best results load small items first followed by large items e Clothes must not be wrapped around the agitator e The washing machine must not be
29. grams The following table shows when the recirculation is active during wash and deep rinse for the different settings of Wash Program and Dirt Level Is the recirculation system active Wash No No No KOE Yes MES Yes ROS Yes Des Yes RCE ves Den Yes NOTE Eco Rinse With most programs you have an option of selecting an Eco Rinse in which case the Deep Rinse column of the table above is not relevant Recirculation is not active during Eco Rinse Wash program Recommended Recommended Using the program Program button dirt level temp wash water Intensive Heavy Hot or Warm Select this program for a heavily soiled cotton wash includes 6 minute soak load Normal Heavy Medium Hot or Warm Select this program for a full load of normally soiled cottons Normal Medium Hot Warm or Cold Select this program for an average domestic load of mixed fabrics Wool Medium or Light Warm Select this program for woollen clothes Only wash woollens labelled machine washable Delicate Light Warm Select this program for lingerie lace trimmed and embroidered items Intensive has a built in 6 minute soak period at the start of the wash program Any soak period you have selected will be added to the 6 minutes See information at Soak option on page 12 8 operating your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine Operating your washing machine Dirt Level button a Heavy There are 3 dirt levels to choos
30. gs Level or water Temp Incorrect water level selected Use auto sensing water level and rewash clothes Clothes still wet or Poor rinsing and spin due to excessive In future use less detergent amp ONLY use a low sudsing sudsy after wash suds 6 front load washer detergent in this machine such as Cold program Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergent labelled Matic Scraping noise on spin Bra wire or other thin item caught If item is visible remove with pliers between inner and outer washbowls Use wash bag in future Humming clicking Bowl rotation at start of wash Normal noise and other intermittent noises Water flow cascade noise from Normal noise that may be heard during water recirculation recirculated water entering washbowl when pump is ON Lid will not open Machine is at a spin stage and If you want to access the bowl wait until stage is complete Lid Locked light is ON and light is OFF Then you can open the lid At end of wash Machine is finishing final Wait a short while until Lid Locked light is OFF spin amp the lid lock release stage Lid may be stuck in the locked position If Lid Locked light is OFF press Power to turn off machine then press Power again If lid still will not open you should call Service electrolux water aid washing machine troubleshooting fault displays 19 Troubleshooting fault displays Fault information and a guide for when you sho
31. ild up of undissolved detergents 1 Clearing build up 14 Removing your washing machine lid 14 e Helpful hints in dealing with washing problems 15 Residues on washed items 15 Yellowing or greying clothes 15 Stained clothes Hints for removing stains 15 e A guide to stain removal 16 e Troubleshooting 17 e Troubleshooting fault displays 19 e Warranty 20 ii control panel electrolux water aid washing machine Control panel 11 12 13 14 Electrolux o Intensive o auto o Hot sensing 7 11 o Normal Heavy o o High Soak Li Delay o Normal o Heavy High o Warm o Medium X a 75 o Wool o Medium Medium o o Low Lid Locked o Delicate o Light o Low o Cold Drip dry Wash Deep rinse Eco rinse Spin End avourite Stgaft Pause Power button Program button press to select options Dirt level button press to select wash time Water level button press to select water level or auto Temp button press to select wash temperature Spin button press to select spin speed Advance button press to advance wash program Rinse Option button press to change rinse type M OO O1 BR N Favourite button allows you to save a wash program 10 Start Pause button 11 Soak button press to select soak time 12 Digital display 13 Delay button press to delay wash program 14 Lid Locked indicator light electrolux water aid washing machine recirculation system water con
32. ings of symbols used in this manual are shown below S This symbol indicates never to do this Q This symbol indicates always do this A warning It is important to use your washing machine safely Check these safety points before using your washing machine This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If this appliance is supplied from an extension cord or portable electrical outlet device the extension cord or portable electrical outlet device shall be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or entry of moisture If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the Manufacturer Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Mains pressure water A warning If you have mains pressure hot water service and it has not been used for two or three weeks e Before using the washing machine it is recommended that a hot water tap close to the washing machine be turned on and the water allowed to flow for a couple of minutes This will allow any gas pressure that has built up over the period of non use to be discharged For f
33. ins and nails e Salt e Body oils and grease from very dirty or sweaty clothes being deposited around the top of the washbowl e Excessive foam during wash if incorrect or too much detergent is used tips and information e Check all pockets before loading clothes into your washing machine e Don t leave wet clothing especially swimwear in the bowl for too long before you wash it How to clean the washbowl e Wipe with a cleaning product which is suitable for stainless steel e Oily deposits can be removed by wiping surfaces with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water A caution Never use bleach cleaners or steel wool to clean the stainless steel washbowl Avoiding build up of undissolved detergents If you only wash with cold water undissolved detergent and body oils will build up in the washing machine This build up can cause spotting on your clothes To avoid this build up e Do not use too much fabric softener with cold water e Select a hot water wash at least once a month Clearing build up in the washing machine if there is spotting on your clothes Select the following to set up a machine cleansing program Program Delicate Dirt Level Light Water Level Medium Water Temp Hot Spin speed Low Rinse Option Deep rinse Soak 1 hour Put 250 grams of Epsom Salts into the washbowl Press Start Pause to begin the program and allow it to run to completion Removing your washing machine lid You can re
34. l the required delay time is shown in the display eg gt G2 gt 4 gt 2 The washing machine will start the wash cycle in 4 hours time DO NOT PRESS Start Pause 5 Select your wash program and other options if required To use Delay start with a favourite wash program 1 Ensure you have selected and stored your favourite wash program See Favourite button section on the left of this page 2 Press the Delay button repeatedly until the required delay time is shown in the digital display eg 7 i gt a2 m m gt 1d gt 4 gt etc Delay button 3 Press the Favourite button your favourite wash program will start after the delay time has expired DO NOT PRESS Start Pause Wash Deep rinse Eco rinse Spin End O O Advance Rinse Option Favourite button Favourite Cancelling a Delay start Cancel a Delay start by pressing Start Pause eg you may have set your washer for a delayed start and changed your mind Adding detergent for a Delay start Model 806 When using powder detergent wipe the inside of the dispenser drawer dry before you put the detergent in otherwise it may harden and not dissolve correctly Model 606 Remove the filter column and pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator Then refit the filter column to the agitator 12 operating your machine electrolux water aid washing machine Operating your washing machine Soak option Soak button sore Delay
35. load but closing the lid will start the recirculation pump and the water level will return to the working level ie rise by a maximum 100mm K aS YV DANOI Recirculation pump off G M 100mm 2 stl y ZOE POSS ESOS a Recirculation pump on If you are using program settings where the recirculation system is not active the water level will not change when you open the lid Temp button Hot Press the Temp button to set the wash water o temperature a Warm There are 5 temperatures to choose from en eol e lt Temperature between hot and warm e Warm e lt Temperature between warm and cold e Cold Temp Press the Temp button repeatedly until the temperature you want is highlighted with an indicator light A sensor in the machine measures incoming water temperatures and controls the entry of water to achieve the selected wash temperature The hot and cold water valves may open together or independantly G tips and information e You may be limited in your wash temperature choice by the wash program selection made For example you will not be able to select hot water when the wool program is selected e If you have a cold water connection only and the hot valve is capped off you must select cold washes only or the machine will sense the unavailability of hot for washes other than cold and shutdown Refer Installations instructions e All rinse water temperatures are cold except for
36. m Electrolux in writing c The Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d The Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than Electrolux or its Authorised Service Centres 9 This warranty the contract to which it relates and the relationship between you and Electrolux are governed by the law applicable in the Australian State where the Appliance was purchased or the law applicable in New Zealand if the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for business purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply V VI Limitation of Liability 10 To the extent permitted by law a Electrolux excludes all warranties other than as contained in this document b Electrolux shall not be liable for any loss or damage whether direct or indirect or consequential arising from your purchase use or non use of the Appliance 11 Provisions of the Trade Practices Act and State consumer legislation in Australia and the Consumer Guarantees Act the Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act in New Zealand imply warranties or conditions or impose obligations upon Electrolux which cannot be excluded restricted or modified To the extent permitted by law the liability of Electrolux if any arising out of or in relation to the Appliance or any services supplied by Electrolux shall be limited where it is fair and reasonable to do so a
37. move the lid of your washing machine for easy cleaning When cleaning the lid use only mild dishwashing detergent and warm water See the section on this page Cleaning your washing machine How to remove the lid e Open the lid to a vertical position e Look for the hinge clips on the inside of the lid at the bottom left and right hand corners e Press down on each hinge clip sliding the clips towards the centre of lid until they reach the stop To release hinge Press down here Slide this way E e Lift the lid straight up to remove it from the washing machine How to replace the lid e Make sure the hinge clips are at the stop position See below e Hold lid vertical and lower it into the lid recess on the top panel e Slide the hinge clips towards the edge of the lid until they clip into position To secure hinge Slide this way O e Close the lid electrolux water aid washing machine helpful hints in dealing with washing problems 15 Helpful hints in dealing with washing problems Residues on washed items G tips and information Some detergents have ingredients which do not fully dissolve and as a consequence may leave white residue or particles evident on the surface of darker clothes in the finished wash load Similarly some soils may not dissolve fully resulting in residue evident on lighter coloured clothes If you are experiencing residue on some clothes the following ti
38. n page 9 Operating your washing machine About your washing machine We recommend you read the instructions for adding detergent fabric softener or bleach before you do your first wash load See pages 5 and 6 Detergent recommendation Using water saving technologies of this machine it is similar to a front load washing machine and its revolutionary design is optimised for low sudsing detergents A caution Use only low sudsing detergent designed for use in front load washing machines or high efficiency washers for example Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergents labelled Matic e Failure to use the recommended detergent or using too much detergent is likely to create over sudsing and give poor rinse and spin performance e lf you are using concentrated detergent it is very easy to accidentally overdose Take care e Detergent in tablet form or sachets should be dropped directly into the washbowl i e do NOT put them in the dispenser drawer if one is fitted Detergent and fabric softener dispensers Model 806 has a dispenser drawer that will automatically add detergent and fabric softener to your wash load dispensing them at the correct time in the wash program you have selected You will find the dispenser drawer in the top panel of your washing machine above the washbowl The dispenser can be used with powder or liquid detergents by following the instructions on pages 5 and
39. ner compartment of the dispenser drawer A caution Do not overfill the fabric softener dispenser Overfilling and then siphoning out too early can cause softener and detergent to mix resulting in staining problems The softener dispenser holds 100ml when filled up to the MAX marker Any level lower than MAX will function correctly siphon cap pushed down add fabric softener A caution Only use the detergent compartment for detergent and the fabric softener compartment for fabric softener MAX Do not fill above this height siphon cap Add the detergent Model 606 Measure the amount of detergent you will use and mix in one litre of hot or warm water Add the pre mixed detergent to the wash load in the washbowl Add fabric softener Model 606 Measure the correct amount of fabric softener by following the recommendations on the package Mix softener with an equal amount of warm water but only mix enough to fill to the line marked inside the cup The softener cup holds 75ml Pour the mixed softener into the cup in the top of the agitator Be careful not to spill softener on clothes in the wash bowl as you pour it as it may stain them Add bleach Bleaching of clothes can help remove stains heavy soiling and to kill bacteria add bleach here e Oxygen type This is generally a powder type bleach Mix the required quantity with water and pour down the hole in the top
40. ontinue wash If problem remains call Service PF Water level sensor not The machine will only permit draining If not draining press Advance to select spin stage operating correctly then press Start Pause to start pump If this problem is repeatedly experienced call Service Co Control panel not Press Power button to turn machine off Restart the machine functioning properly If problem still exists call Service EF Motor fault Wait the problem may self clear If not select Spin to drain water from bowl You may have to press Start Pause to commence draining If this problem is repeatedly experienced call Service Should you require further instructions in the care and use of your washing machine please contact Customer Care on the numbers shown on the back page 20 warranty electrolux water aid washing machine E Electrolux Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE ELECTROLUX WASHING MACHINE This document sets out the terms and conditions of product warranties for Electrolux branded appliances It is an important document Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Electrolux appliance General Terms and Conditions 1 In this warranty a Electrolux means Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux NZ Limited in respect of Appliances purchas
41. overloaded Clothes must be able to move around during washing e The load should contain only three or four large items for example sheets The rest of the load should be small items A mixed load of large and small items will wash cleaner than a load of all large items Detergent and fabric softener use e Don t use the wrong type of detergent You must use a low sudsing detergent designed for front load washing machines or high efficiency top loaders such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergents labelled Matic e Don t use soap based products in your washing machine e Don t use too much detergent This will give you too many suds causing low spin speeds poor rinsing and overloading the motor during spin stages of the wash program e Don t use too little detergent because you will get a poor wash If you think you need more increase dosages by only small amounts to avoid excessive suds e See Adding detergent for a Delay start on page 11 A caution Do not spill fabric softener on the clothes as it may stain them Add the detergent Model 806 When using the washing machine for the first time check that the dispenser is set for the type of detergent you will use To do this proceed as follows 1 Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops 2 Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove it from the runners 8 Check the position of the flap at the rear
42. ps will help e Check that you are using front load type detergent to minimise over sudsing You may find different brands of detergent give better results Liquid detergent may be better than powder in your situation e Pre mix the detergent thoroughly in warm or hot water to improve the dissol ving e Reduce detergent dosage to between a 1 2 and of the manufacturer s standard recommendation to avoid over concentration the lower water usage requires lower detergent usage e Some residue may be re deposited lint so be careful to not have lint producing items in a load which has darker clothes e Select deep rinse and not eco rinse to help flush more particles away e Reduce the clothes load size per wash and use a manual water level setting to give more freedom for the clothes to move around in the bowl e Use another Program as below which has been designed to minimise residual particles they are in order of increasing benefit and will help you choose the best program for your wash load Any Program plus the Heavy Dirt Level option setting The Normal Heavy Program plus the Heavy Dirt Level option setting The Intensive Program Yellowing or greying clothes Problem Possible causes Greyness poor rinsing and poor spin performance Mixing whites with very dirty clothes eg work clothes Using soap flakes instead of laundry detergent Yellowing contact with the skin eg underwear T shirts Ageing o
43. ribute the clothes evenly in the space between the agitator and the wall of the washbowl You may have to wait a moment for the lid to unlock before opening the lid Closing the lid will start the machine and resume the wash program If you have frequent out of balance interruptions it may be due to your washing machine not standing firm and level on the floor This can be corrected by adjusting the machine legs as described in the Installation instructions supplied with your machine Using too high a water level for small loads can also cause out of balance interruption Select auto sensing or lower water levels when washing small loads Washing instructions The washing instructions beginning on the next page are of a general nature and you should get good wash results by following them However due to the variables of fabric types soil levels detergent types and available program settings you may find some combinations of these which do not always result in the perfect wash If for example you see residuals of detergent or soils on some items please read the section Residues on washed items on page 15 Over time you will learn what is the best set up of programs detergent and load sorting for different load types and soils electrolux water aid washing machine preparing for your wash 5 Preparing for your wash Sort your washing into separate wash loads Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washin
44. runners and close the drawer Cleaning the lint filter Lint is a collection of threads and fluff which comes off your clothes during washing Your washing machine collects this lint in the lint filter It is important to clean out this lint filter preferably after each wash How to clean the lint filter Remove the filter column from the centre of the agitator Turn the bag inside out and remove the lint Wash the filter bag in hot water Clean the filter bag with an old brush making sure water can flow through the bag mesh Clean out any residue in the softener dispenser cup if one is fitted in the top of the filter column Reassemble the filter to the column and place it back in the centre of the agitator 14 caring for your washing machine electrolux water aid washing machine Caring for your washing machine Cleaning your washing machine To clean the inside and outside of your washing machine you should e Wipe the surface with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water e Wipe dry with a soft cloth IN warning Never use solvents aerosol cleaners spray pack cleaners glass cleaners metal polishes caustic materials scourers or general household cleaners on or near the top panel and lid control panel or other parts of your washing machine Cleaning stains in the washbowl Stains and residue in the washbowl can be caused by e Metal objects such as bobby pins dress making p
45. se for your first wash load if you wish If you have previously used a top load agitator type washer you need to know that your new washer works differently This washer uses much less water per load of washing and does it through two new technologies 1 Water Aid Recirculation system In most wash and deep rinses the recirculation system is active and a recirculation pump runs to keep water at a low level in the outer bowl and at a correct level in the washbowl Water Aid recirculation saves 33 of wash and deep rinse water However to give better wash results for some types of loads soil levels and detergent combinations some programs do not have the recirculation system active in the wash stage and some programs do not have the recirculation system active in both the wash and deep rinse stages see Water Aid recirculation system active programs on page 7 Savings in water usage are realised whatever your load size Load sensing coupled with the Water Aid System ensures that only the correct amount of water required is used The machine senses the load size and adjusts the amount of water required while continuing to keep water at a low level in the outer bowl 2 Eco rinse is available as the preferred rinsing option It is done by spraying water on the clothes spinning the water out and repeating this sequence four more times Deep rinse is available but the clothes are fully submerged in rinse water before draining and fin
46. sumption comparison iii Water Aid recirculation system Patent Pending ar on Washbowl Outer washbowl Recirculation pump Drive system Pump to drain Water consumption comparison Water Aid versus traditional Wash water litres Eco Rinse litres Deep Rinse litres Total water used litres Approx litres of water per kilogram of clothes Water Aid recirculation system active your new washer with these rinse options Eco Rinse Deep Rinse 60 60 21 52 81 112 10 14 Litres kg at kilogram rated capacity as tested to AS2040 Traditional top load washer No recirculation or Eco rinse Deep Rinse 90 86 176 22 electrolux water aid washing machine important safety instructions mains water pressure 1 Important safety instructions Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference Pass the user manual on to possible new owners of the washing machine The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings A warning This symbol indicates information concerning your personal safety A caution This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the washing machine G tips and information This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the washing machine Y environmental tip This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the washing machine Mean
47. t to only spin clothes eg clothes you have washed and rinsed by hand in a wash tub or for very wet clothes to remove water Press the Advance button until only the Spin progress indicator light is ON blinking Press the Start Pause button The washing machine will pump any water out first and then start a spin cycle Rinse Option button fa Ne Wash Deep rinse Eco rinse Spin End ZO ANS O O O Advance Rinse Option Favourite Pressing the Rinse Option button allows you to change the rinse type For most washes the machine automatically selects Eco rinse for you but it will select deep rinse if you have already selected the wool wash program or drip dry or your last wash was a drip dry with deep rinse Eco rinse Press the Rinse Option pad until Eco rinse is illuminated in the progress indicator The washing machine will go through a series of five pulse spray spin cycles to remove the detergent laden water from the clothes Deep rinse Press the Rinse Option button until Deep rinse is illuminated in the progress indicator For deep rinse the washer fills with water to the level selected for the wash water level tips and information e We strongly recommend you use Eco rinse for your washes whenever you can There is considerable saving of water when Eco is used instead of Deep to rinse clothes as can be seen in the Water Consumption Comparison table shown on page iii e You cannot select Eco rins
48. the wool wash program Wool has a warm wash and a warm rinse e Components in the washing machine are designed to be used with water no hotter than 70 C You should have a temperature limiting valve fitted by a qualified plumber if your water supply is too hot electrolux water aid washing machine operating your washing machine 9 Spin speed o High Press the Spin button to change the spin speed Medium The indicator lights will show the speed that has pee ay been selected at each press of the button Recommended spin speeds are e High for cottons amp non delicates e Medium for delicates spin e Low for delicates amp woollens e Drip dry for drip dry clothes no spin Drip dry Drip dry clothes that need to be taken out of the washing machine dripping wet do not require a spin cycle after deep rinse To select Drip Dry e ensure the rinse option Deep rinse is selected See Rinse Option button below e press the Spin button until the Drip Dry light is ON At the end of deep rinse in your wash program the washing machine will stop and ge will be shown in the digital display Open the lid and remove the drip dry clothes from the machine To drain the remaining water from the washing machine simply close the lid and allow the cycle to complete If you have other non drip dry items remaining in the bowl de select drip dry and select a spin speed to spin those items dry Selecting spin only You may wan
49. the Favourite button to store the wash program OR Press the Start Pause button to cancel the new settings and not save them We recommend you work from left to right across the control panel and that you read the information elsewhere in this book to see selections available at each Press button to select Program wash program Dirt Level wash time Water Level wash water level required Temp wash water temperature Spin spin speed Soak a soak period Rinse Option the rinse to be used tips and information Delay start cannot be stored in your favourite wash program To use delay start with a favourite wash program see instructions on the right of this page To run the favourite wash program Press the Favourite button to set the washer to the currently stored favourite program You can make changes to settings if you wish Press Start Pause to begin the wash Delay start option Delay button You can start a wash program after a certain number of hours have elapsed ranging from 1 hour to 12 hours For example if you want to start a wash cycle 4 hours from the current time then proceed as follows 1 Load clothes into the washing machine 2 Put detergent and softener in dispenser drawer as described on pages 5 and 6 8 With the machine in pause mode press Delay The digital display will show the alternating symbols dE and O indicating a delay start of 1 hour 4 Press the Delay button repeatedly unti
50. tion Detergent and fabric softener dispensers Fabric softener recommendation Lid lock feature Auto sensing water level feature Button response and digital display Out of balance interruption Washing instructions e Preparing for your wash Sort your washing into separate loads Load the washing machine Detergent and fabric softener use Adding detergent and fabric softener Add bleach e Operating your washing machine Starting your washing machine Choosing your own wash program settings Program button amp Wash program guide Water Aid recirculation system active programs Dirt Level button Water Level button Auto sensing water level Checking the water level Temp button Spin speed Drip dry Selecting spin only Rinse Option button O OC D HN NNNNA O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 EE AAA BR OC CO CO CO CG D NN NN A Start Pause button Lid Locked Progress of your wash program 10 Advance button 10 Digital display 10 Favourite button 11 Delay start option 11 Soak option 12 Customising the auto sensing water level 12 To switch off the end of program beep 12 e Caring for your washing machine 13 What to do after you have finished your washing 13 Cleaning the dispenser and lint filter 13 Cleaning your washing machine 14 Cleaning stains in the washbowl 14 Avoiding bu
51. uld call for service If you have a problem with your washing machine and before you call service make sure you have followed ALL of the instructions that may remedy the problem You will find instructions in the Troubleshooting section on pages 17 and 18 and in the table below When the washing machine detects a problem that requires your attention you will be alerted The machine will warn you of this problem by displaying a fault code in the digital display accompanied by Beeping Fault information and the action you should take are described in the following table Digital display Problem Action to take fault code Not filling with water Make sure both wall taps are on and hose filters not blocked Raise drain hose if water flowing out of drain hose Press Start Pause to re start wash If problem remains call Service FL Water is not turning off If water is pouring onto the floor turn both wall taps OFF Wait a few minutes to see if fault is corrected if not call Service rF Recirculation pump Press Start Pause to start the pump After 30 seconds the machine will commence fault agitation If problem repeats advance to rinse or spin to drain machine Call Service PL Water not draining The drain pump will switch off and on repeatedly to clear any blockage correctly Wait a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected If not press Start Pause then check the drain hose for blockage Press Start Pause to c
52. ur washing machine A warning Do no use dry cleaning fluids or solvents near your washing machine These fluids will damage your washing machine and may cause an explosion What to do ONLY use low sudsing front load washer or HE detergent in this machine such as Cold Power for Front Loaders and High Efficiency Top Loaders or detergent labelled Matic 2 Re sort load then re wash using program selections suitable for the fabric and hot or warm water 3 If the water is very dirty or very sudsy repeat 2 above reducing the amount of detergent you use Re sort load then re wash using wash program selections suitable for the fabric and hot or warm water 2 If the water is very dirty or very sudsy repeat 1 above reducing the amount of detergent you use NOTE Synthetics which have been washed in very hot water will not respond to any treatment 16 a guide to stain removal electrolux water aid washing machine guide to stain removal White cottons and linens Washable coloured fabrics Ball point pen ink Sponge with methylated spirit Bleach if required Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach Beetroot Rinse as soon as possible under cold water Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach Bleach if necessary Blood meat juice Cover area with meat tenderiser msg Apply warm water Same as for whites but select water temperature egg dry stain to make a paste Wait 15 20 minutes Sponge with cool suitable
53. urther details please refer to your hot water service installation instruction and owners guide Information on disposal for users Y environmental tip e Most of the packing materials are recyclable Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers e f you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal e When discarding this product remove the lid and dispose of it separately from the washer to avoid the risk of a child being locked inside the machine 2 new water saving technology electrolux water aid washing machine New water saving technology This washing machine features many wash program options allowing you to select exactly the right combination for each wash load to clean and care for your clothes Additionally when you choose to use Eco rinse with the new technology Water Aid recirculation system in this washing machine considerable water savings can be made We tell you more about the new technology how it works and the amount of water saved on following pages Y environmental tip e This washer is energy efficient and most water efficient when used with a full load of clothes and with Eco rinse selected e The first time you switch on your new machine Eco rinse is selected for you to help you save money and to reduce the impact on the environment You can select Deep Rin
54. ve tasks and continue with the wash The amount of water for auto is factory set at an optimised level You can adjust the Auto level up or down by a small amount For more information see Customising the auto sensing water level page 12 Button response and digital display G tips and information Always press the buttons gently e Watch the indicator lights on the control panel to see what effect pressing a button has and listen for the beeps e When you press a button you will get a short beep to acknowledge the entry If you press a button and the option is not available at the time a long error beep will be heard e Sometimes you will get a delay after pressing a button before the machine responds e The digital display will show the time in minutes or hours and minutes to complete the wash program This time does not include the time that the washing machine will take to fill with water e The digital display will also show information codes For more information see page 10 for digital display codes or page 19 for fault codes Out of balance interruption The washing machine can stop during rinse and spin stages of a wash program because of an out of balance condition You will know this has happened because the machine will show ab in the digital display Out of balance is caused by uneven distribution of clothes in the washbowl To correct the out of balance condition open the lid and redist
55. warm water and use oxygen bleach Nail polish Sponge with dry cleaning fluid or nail polish remover Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Bleach to remove dye Paint oil based Scrape off fresh paint Soften dry paint with lard or oil then Same as for whites sponge with turpentine turps Red wine Rub salt into the stain Pour boiling water through stain Same as for whites Bleach if necessary Scorch Moisten and place in sunlight Bleach if necessary Usually a permanent stain Brush wools lightly with sandpaper Tomato sauce Soak in cool water for 10 minutes Rub in liquid detergent Same as for whites use oxygen type bleach then wash If stain persists try dry cleaning fluid or bleach Troubleshooting electrolux water aid washing machine troubleshooting 17 Do not call for service until you have checked the points listed below If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine you will have to pay for the service call You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty For some problems you will get a code shown in the digital display accompanied by Beeps If you have a problem you are unable to resolve from the guidance on this page and the next page see page 19 Troubleshooting fault displays Problem Possible causes digital display code What to do Washing machine not working Washing machine has washed load but will not spin Water in washbowl Washing m
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