Electrolux EW 1280F User's Manual
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1. The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in four ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the tap 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 Floor drain the washing machine should be installed where a floor drain or hole is located depending on plumbing regulations A floor drain is required to drain away water which may overflow from the washing machine due to a hose leak or malfunction The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised 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 Elec2. 1S ZOFRinses 70 Spin Drain To select rinses amp spin the programme must be paused START PAUSE button depressed now press the SKIP button once the wash LED goes out Prewash Wash vo ZOFRinses OS Spin Drain To select spin only now press the SKIP button twice The wash amp rinses LED s go out Prewash Wash Rinses O spin Drain To select Drain now press the SKIP button three times the wash rinses spin LED s go out and the Drain LED remains lit Prewash Wash Rinses Spin KA Pa 4 OC Drain 11 DELAY START button This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the programme by up to 24 hours The delay you have selected is shown on the display for about 3 seconds afterwards the duration of the programme reappears If the button SOAK has been pressed the selected delay will correspond to the soak time If no delay time is selected the soak programme will last about 30 minutes You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the START PAUSE button The time value shown on the display will decrease by one unit every hour You can change the delay time at any moment before you press the START PAUSE button then press the DELAY START button till the desired delay time appears in the display At the end press the START PAUSE button again If you have already pressed the START PAUSE butto
3. Hot iron max 200 C el Warm iron max 150 C a Lukewarm iron max 110 C a Do not iron O CS Dry cleaning Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning Do not in all solvents perchlorethylene in petrol dry clean petrol pure alcohol pure alcohol R111 amp R 113 and R 113 f N high temperature FN low Ob mM M Be K Drying Flat On the line On clothes Tumble dry Do not hanger tumble dry 19 Maintenance Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried AN out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming 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 The drum should be empty of laundry e Select the hottest cotton wash programme e Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Cabinet Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a detergent used to handwash dishes Rinse with clean water
4. The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature e SUPER RINSE can be used with all programmes except the WOOL and HAND WASH programme The machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3 This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft ECO this option is available only with cotton programme at 95 60 40 C and synthetics programme at 60 40 C If you select this option the temperature automatically decreases and consequently the washing time increases This function can be used with normally soiled laundry in order to save energy The Super Rinse and the Eco options can be selected together by means of the relevant button 8 Display The following information is shown on the display e Three blinking dashes when a programme is cancelled by means of the SKIP RESET button The three blinking dashes will also appear when you press the ON OFF button to switch the machine on if the previously selected cycle has been erased Duration of washing programme in hours and minutes after you have selected a programme While the programme is running after you have pressed the START PAUSE button the displayed time value decreases by one unit every minute The washing machine has stopped with water in tub at the end of a programme with NIGHT CYCLE option this is indicated by a static zero e The washin
5. 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments fig The table of Washing Programmes shows which compartment to use Compartment UJ this compartment is only used for washing powder when a programme has Prewash or Soak Compartment LHI this compartment is used for washing powder on all programmes Compartment this compartment is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent Always add laundry detergents before switching the machine on and keep the dispenser clean and dry so that the detergent can be efficiently dispensed from the unit Use Control panel O Cottons O 95 C 1200 O Synthetics O 60 C 900 O O Delicates O 40 C 700 O Soak On off O Wool 30 C 500 O Night Cycle O QuickWash O Eco O gnash O Cold OPTIONS Start Pause Reset FABRICS TEMPERATURE SPIN SPEED O Prewash Delay EW 1280 F Start O Prewash O Wash O Rinses O Spin Drain OSuper Rinse e Skip OD Q 1 ON OFF button Press this button to switch the washing machine on The display 8 will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero You will find more detailed explanations on pages 9 10 see DISPLAY Press the ON OFF button again to switch the machine off 2 MAINS ON light This light is connected to the ON OFF button It lights up when you press the button a
6. Electrolux Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection Your new washing machine Detergent dispenser drawer Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives 8 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 Operating sequence Washing programmes International wash code symbols Maintenance After each wash Maintenance wash Door seal Cabinet Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out The dangers of freezing Trouble Shooting Guide Electrolux Warranty New Zealand Electrolux Warranty Australia The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning 15 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Y Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol Our contribution to the protection of the environment we u
7. C 3 rinses SUPER RINSE Cold Long spin QUICK WASH ECO EED Wash at 60 40 OT CYCLE Cottons o COTTONS gO a PREWASH W W amp Coloureds 7 Srinses SOAK 30 C Cold Long spin SUPER RINSE QUICK WASH ECO Wash at 60 40 SFUUSFERO SYNTHETICS MIXED FABRICS Synthetics 30 C or cold PREWASH LWW amp Whites and coloureds 60 C 40 C gt S1nses SOAK 30 C Cold Short spin SUPER RINSE QUICK WASH ECO onno SPIN SPEED Delicates o er RIGHT eae PREWASH mia DELICATES 40 C 30 C Cold 3 rinses SOAK W W amp Short spin SUPER RINSE QUICK WASH 00 O Wash at 40 30 C WOOLMARK Wool uij amp Specially tested programme for 40 C 30 C OF cold SPIN SPEED wool garments bearing the Cold 3 rinses NIGHT CYCLE Pure new wool non shrink machine Short spin washable label Handwash ont Wash at 40 30 C Wj amp Special programme for hand angwas or cold SPIN SPEED washing fabrics 40 C 30 C 3 rinses NIGHT CYCLE Cold Short spin i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry Energetic wash C7 er Delicate wash Max wash temperature 95 C Max wash temperature 60 C Max wash temperature 40 C Max wash temperature 30 C oO Hand wash ET Do not wash at all A Bleaching A Bleach in cold water Do not bleach a lroning c
8. out the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours Important If you accidentally press the SKIP RESET button more than once the display will show three blinking dashes To cause the washing machine to drain the water select any washing programme by means of the FABRICS button then press SKIP RESET three times in order to select the DRAIN position only the DRAIN light will remain lit 6 7 OPTIONS buttons Press this button to select the following options e PREWASH select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash not available for WOOL and HAND WASH programme The prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only drained The Prewash the Soak and the Quick Wash functions cannot be selected together e SOAK select this option if you wish to perform a soak of about 30 minutes at 30 C to your laundry By pressing the DELAY START button the soak time can be prolonged up to 24 hours max After this time the wash cycle will automatically start This function is not available for wool and hand wash cycle The soak ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only drained QUICK WASH select this function for laundry that is only slightly soiled not for WOOL and HAND WASH programme
9. programme during its cycle To cancel a programme that is being carried out first pause the washing machine by pressing the START PAUSE button then press the SKIP RESET button repeatedly until the display shows three blinking dashes 13 How to open the door during the cycle of a programme You can open the door after having set the washing machine to PAUSE provided the following conditions exist e the washing machine is not in the heating phase beyond 55 C e the level of the water is not high e the drum is not turning If these requirements are met when you pause the washing machine the door can be opened Should it not be possible to open the door and should it be absolutely necessary to do so switch the machine off by pressing the ON OFF button After approximately 3 minutes you can open the door 17 Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the washing machine When you close the door and press the ON OFF button again the washing machine will resume the programme from the point of where it had been interrupted 14 End of programme At the end of the programme the washing machine stops automatically and displays a blinking zero If you had selected the NIGHT CYCLE option the relevant light is on the START PAUSE button light will flash and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be drained A static zero will appear on the display To drain and spin see page 8 N
10. rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum methylated spirits trichlorethylene etc If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance do not use acetone on artificial silk 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 environment 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 fastness washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using compact
11. terms and conditions apply 1 The Company or its Authorised Service Centre will pay the cost of repairing or replacing all parts of the appliance which the Company or its Authorised Service Centre find defective for a period of 24 months following the date of purchase the Warranty Period 2 During the Warranty Period the Company or its Authorised Service Centre will pay the cost of repairing or replacing all parts which they find are defective 3 Light globes batteries and filters are replaceable parts and are not covered under this warranty 4 The appliance must be installed and operated in accordance with the Company s instructions 5 This Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or any service which is needed after an accident negligence alteration or misuse 6 This Warranty also does not apply to damage caused if your appliance has been dismantled repaired or serviced by any person other than someone authorised by the Company 7 If you live outside the service area of the Company or its Authorised Service Centre this warranty does not cover the cost of transport of the appliance for service nor the Authorised Service Centre s travelling costs to and from your home 8 If you are required to transport the appliance to the Company or its Authorised Service Centre it must be securely packed and insured The Company does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage prior to it being received by the Company or its
12. Authorised Service Centre This warranty is the only express warranty given by the Company 10 This Warranty does not cover loss damage or expense to this appliance caused directly or indirectly by power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply 11 The Company and any company related to the Company will not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages or for loss damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use or inability to use this appliance or for personal injury or loss or destruction of other property 12 Nothing in this warranty is intended to limit the rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 except to the extent permitted by that Act and all provisions of this warranty shall be read as modified to the extent necessary to give effect to that intention 13 The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply if your appliance is acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act 14 This warranty is limited to 90 days from date of purchase if the appliance is used for commercial use IMPORTANT NOTICE Before calling a service technician please carefully check the warranty terms and conditions the operating instructions and service booklet if applicable If the product fails for any of the customer responsibility reasons detailed therein a service fee will be charged Please present proof of purchase to any Authorised Service Centre should warranty service
13. IGHT CYCLE position When the programme has been completed a blinking zero appears on the display Press the SKIP RESET button repeatedly to erase the programme that has just been carried out If you omit to do this the next time you switch the washing machine on the blinking zero will appear on the display and acoustic signals are given Note when you switch the machine on if you must erase the previously performed programme it is also sufficient to press the FABRICS button and select a new programme Press the ON OFF button to switch the machine off The relevant light will go out Remove the laundry from the washing machine Check whether the drum is completely empty by rotating it with your hand The purpose of this is to prevent any items of laundry from remaining accidentally in the drum where they might get damaged in a subsequent wash e g by shrinking or bleed colour into another load of laundry We advise you to close the water supply tap and disconnect the plug from the socket Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing machine Washing Programmes With PREWASH or SOAK option Only at 60 40 C 18 Type of laundry Programme iar Possible Dispenser and degree of soil temperature Description options pr SPIN SPEED Cottons Wash at 95 60 NIGHT CYCLE COTTONS 95 C 60 C 40 30 C or cold iy iai UJ W amp Whites and coloureds 30C j 40 C 30
14. T Before you start the programme if you wish the starting to be delayed press the DELAY START button repeatedly or keep it pressed to select the desired delay The selected delay time value up to 24 hours will appear on the display for 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again Dela Stat QO 10 Start the programme Press the START PAUSE button The relevant light will stop flashing and only the light relevant to the phase that is in progress will remain lit If you have chosen a delayed start the washing machine will begin the countdown The display will show the duration of the programme or the selected delay Start Pause 11 How to change a programme during its cycle Before you make any change you must pause the washing machine by pressing the START PAUSE button It is possible to change any phase before the programme carries it out Changing the type of fabric or temperature is possible obviously only during the washing phase If it is necessary to drain the water in order to change the programme in progress proceed as follows e PAUSE the machine by pressing the START PAUSE button e press the SKIP RESET button repeatedly until only the DRAIN light remains lit press the START PAUSE button again When the water has been drained the display shows a blinking zero You may now select a new programme and press the START PAUSE button to start it 12 How to cancel a
15. amme setting and in event of a wrong selection is suppressed 5 SPIN SPEED button Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine The relevant light will light up Maximum speeds are e for cotton 1 200 rpm e for synthetic fabrics wool and fabrics to be handwashed 900 rpm e for delicate fabrics 700 rpm NIGHT CYCLE position when you choose 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 washing cycle is very quiet and it can be useful at nigh t On cotton and synthetic programmes the rinses will be performed with more water At the end of the cycle the light corresponding to the option NIGHT CYCLE is on the START PAUSE button light will flash and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be drained A static zero will appear on the display To complete the cycle choose one of the following options e Draining and spin Press the START PAUSE button The machine will drain the water then spin the laundry at the maximum speed provided for the selected programme Select spin speed by means of button 5 and press the START PAUSE button e Drain only Press the SKIP RESET button once so as to cause the DRAIN light to light up then press the START PAUSE button If the water is not emptied
16. and dry with a soft cloth Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer Inspect the drawer regularly To remove the drawer from the machine press the button in the rear left hand corner To facilitate cleaning the top part of the additive compartment can be removed Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning Drain pump The pump should be inspected if e the machine does not empty and or spin e the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows e Disconnect the appliance e If necessary wait until the water has cooled down e Open the pump door Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump guard and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump guard Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it 21 e Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat e Screw the pump guard fully in e Close the pump door Water inlet filter If y
17. be required SERVICE CENTRES PLEASE PHONE 0800 10 66 10 For your nearest Authorised Service Centre please look in The Yellow Pages under Home Appliance Servicing OR Call 0800 10 66 10 25 ELECTROLUX WARRANTY AUSTRALIA Nothing in this warranty limits any rights you may have under the Trade Practices Act or any other Commonwealth or State legislation Such rights cannot be changed by the conditions in this warranty Subject to the conditions below this appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd A B N 51 004 762 341 the Company to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months following the date of purchase the Warranty Period Conditions of the warranty 1 During the Warranty Period the Company or its service agent will only pay the cost of repairing or replacing all Company parts on your appliance which the Company finds to be defective 2 The Company will decide if there are any defects in material and or workmanship 3 Light globes batteries and filters are replaceable parts and are not covered under this warranty 4 This warranty applies only for mainland Australia and Tasmania 5 The appliance must be installed and operated in accordance with the Company s instructions 6 This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or any service which is needed after an accident alteration negligence misuse fire or flood 7 This warranty does no
18. blecloth 250g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100g men s underpants 100g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips 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 acetone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then
19. concentrate detergents a programme without prewash must be selected If a dosage ball device is supplied with your concentrate detergent measure the detergent into the device ball which should then be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked amp before starting the wash programme Follow the product manufacturer s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Quantity of detergent to be used The quantity of detergent will depend on the load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Not enough washing powder causes the washload to turn grey greasy clothes Too much washing powder causes sudsing reduced agitation and washing effect inadequate rinsing Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing i Operating sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you runa cotton cycle at 60 C with the machine empty in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the
20. drum and tub Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine 1 Place the laundry in the drum Open the door Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment LW If you wish to carry out a programme with prewash or a soak phase pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked LU Please do not use liquid detergent with this appliance except if placed in the dosage ball device amp at the back of the machine drum 3 Measure out the additive If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked BB without exceeding the MAX mark 4 Switch the machine on To switch the machine on press the ON OFF button QD the mains on light comes on The display will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero O On Off 5 Select the desired programme fabric Press the FABRICS button repeatedly in order to select the desired programme fabric The relevant light will light up The lights relevant to the phases that form the programme will light up The display will show the duration of the selected programme calculated on the basis of the maximum load for each type of fabric The light of th
21. e START PAUSE button will start flashing If the load of laundry to be washed is small at the beginning of the cycle the display will still indicate the duration relevant to the maximum load The duration value will be gradually adjusted during the execution of the cycle O Cottons O Synthetics O Delicates Wool Hand O Prewash O Wash O Rinses O Spin O Drain 2 wash FABRICS 6 Select the temperature Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the washing machine The relevant light will light up O TEMPERATURE 7 Select the SPIN SPEED or the NIGHT CYCLE option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly in order to select the desired spin speed or the NIGHT CYCLE option The relevant light will light up If you select the NIGHT CYCLE option the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub O 1200 O 900 O 700 O 500 O Night Cycle 2 SPIN SPEED 8 Select the desired options If your laundry is very dirty or has stubborn stains it may be advisable to select the PREWASH SUPER RINSE and or SOAK option Press the OPTIONS button so as to cause the light of the desired option remains lit O Prewash O Super Rinse O Soak na O Eco Q If your laundry is only slightly soiled select ECO or QUICK WASH button The relevant light illuminates O Quick Wash Q 9 Select the DELAY STAR
22. g machine has completed the programme this is indicated by a blinking zero The zero will reappear when you switch the washing machine on unless the previous programme has been erased by means of the SKIP RESET button Important The first time you use the washing machine when you switch it on it may display a blinking zero This is due to the fact that the washing machine has performed a washing cycle during the manufacturer s inspection tests and this cycle has not been erased after its completion e Delay start a time value indicated in hours and selected by means of the relevant button The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds then the duration of the selected programme reappears After you have pressed the START PAUSE button the countdown begins and the delay time value decreases by one unit every hour You can delay the start of every programme by up to 24 hours in one hour intervals selecting the DELAY START button 10 e An incorrect option selection has been made this is indicated by the message Err when a function incompatible with the current programme is selected e An alarm code indicates a fault in the machine operation see the relevant chapter on page 23 9 START PAUSE button This button has three functions e Start after you have selected the desired programme and options press this button to start the washing machine The light above the button will stop flashing and remain lit If y
23. gned for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed Follow the instructions on each garment label Do not overload the appliance Follow the instructions in the instruction book Make sure that all pockets are empty Objects such as coins safety pins pins and screws can cause extensive damage Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum methylated spirits trichlorethylene etc If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance e Place small items such as socks belts etc ina cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub e Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener An excessive amount could damage the laundry e Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells e Always check that the water has emptied out before opening the door If not drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book e Always unplug the appliance and turn the water tap off after use General safety e Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger Contact yo
24. l serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information 24 Possible cause The programme is still running the drum is turning The door lock has not yet released The water level is above the bottom edge of the door The machine is heating the water The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after few minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not spin If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine Prod No Mod Ser No ELECTROLUX APPLIANCE WARRANTY NEW ZEALAND This appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products NZ Ltd the Company from the date of purchase The following
25. n and you wish to cancel the delay time proceed as follows e set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button press the DELAY START button once to erase the delay time The display will indicate Gh e press the START PAUSE button again Important The door will be locked throughout the delay time If you need to open the door you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button After you have closed the door press the START PAUSE button again 12 12 Programme phase indicator lights When you select a programme the lights relevant to the phases that form the programme will light up O Prewash O Wash O Rinses O Spin O Drain After you have started the programme only the light relevant to the phase that is currently being carried out will remain lit Gi Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer s washing instructions Sort the laundry as follows whites coloureds synthetics delicates woollens Temperatures 90 95 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths sheets 60 for normally soiled colour fast garments e g shirts night dresses pyjamas in linen cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton e g underwear Cold for delicate items e g net curtains mixed 30 40 laundry including syn
26. nd goes out when you press it again 3 FABRICS button Press this button repeatedly to select the programme on the basis of the type of laundry to be washed The light relevant to the selected programme will light up The washing machine will propose a temperature and automatically select the maximum spin value provided for the programme you chose You can change these values by operating buttons 4 and 5 On the display the duration of the washing programme will appear depending on the maximum load capacity for each type of fabric and the START PAUSE light begins to flash Hand wash When you select this programme you obtain a particularly delicate washing suitable for articles of clothing whose label indicates that they must be hand washed 4 4 TEMPERATURE button Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine The relevant light E HH 7 1112 _ will light up Maximum temperatures are 95 C for cotton 60 C for synthetic fabrics 40 C for delicate fabrics wool and fabrics to be hand washed HAND WASH programme By selecting position COLD the machine will wash with cold water To be used for extremely delicate items such as curtains Important By depressing TEMPERATURE and SPIN SPEED buttons simultaneously the acoustic signal at the end of the cycle during the progr
27. ore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anti clockwise until Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance the groove is vertical Help to keep your country tidy Y Tips for environmental protection To save water energy and to help protect the e With adequate pre treatment stains and limited environment we recommend that you follow these soiling can be removed the laundry can then be tips washed at a lower temperature e Normally soiled laundry may be washed without e Measure out detergent according to the water prewashing or soak in order to save detergent hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of water and time the environment is protected too laundry being washed e The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 63 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 6 5 kg Synthetics 3 kg Delicates 3 kg Woollens and handwash 2 kg MAX SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220 240 V FREQUENCY 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa Maximum 800 kPa Installation Unpacking AN All transit bolts and packing must be removed 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 Using a spanner unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws Slide out the t
28. ose is squashed or kinked E10 The filter in the inlet hose is blocked E10 The door is not properly closed E40 The end of the drain hose is too low Refer to relevant paragraph in water drainage section The drain hose is squashed or kinked E20 The NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected The drain pump is clogged E20 Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used 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 The drain hose is damaged The pump guard has not been fully screwed in The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct programme temperature was not selected Excessive laundry load The transit bolts and packing have not been removed The support feet have not been adjusted The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum Problem The door will not open e Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough No water is visible in the drum The machine makes an unusual noise If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact your nearest service centre Before telephoning make a note of the mode
29. ou have selected a delay time by means of the relevant button the countdown will begin and will be shown on the display e Pause when you press this button again the programme in progress is interrupted The light above the button will start flashing To restart the programme press the button again Important You must set the washing machine to PAUSE before you make any change in the programme in progress e Draining of water and spinning after the completion of programmes with the NIGHT CYCLE option 10 SKIP RESET button pp This button performs two functions Clears the memory Selects special programmes At the end of every programme the RESET button must be pressed once or repeatedly to clear the programme memory This will be confirmed by three dashes flashing in the display If the previous programme is not cleared the display will show a 0 flashing and an audible signal will sound when you switch the machine on Selecting a special programme A wash programme must be selected in the normal way START button not pressed O O Start Pause The SKIP button is then used to cancel or advance the programme to the required phase The SKIP button can only operate when the programme is in pause The relevant pilot light blinks A normal wash cycle consists of the following phases Wash Rinses Spin and is confirmed by the illumination of the corresponding LED s Prewash ne Pa O Wash
30. ou notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked Turn off the water tap Unscrew the hose from the tap Clean the filter with a stiff brush Screw the hose back onto the tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine pull out the plug from the power socket close the water tap if necessary wait until the water has cooled down open the pump door place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out clean the pump guard if necessary as previously described replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it screw the drain filter fully in and close the door The dangers of freezing If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Remove the plug from the socket Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any
31. s used at home by you and your family 16 Use of this appliance for commercial purposes is covered by this warranty for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase FOR SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA FOR SPARE PARTS IN AUSTRALIA PLEASE CALL PLEASE CALL 13 13 49 13 13 50 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 Choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world
32. se environmentally friendly paper Dear customer Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated below We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any future owners A Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance Installation When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber After having installed the machine check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor The appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS NZS 3500 1 2 No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply Use This appliance is desi
33. t apply to damage caused if your appliance has been dismantled repaired or serviced by any person other than someone authorised by the Company 8 If you live outside the service area of the Company or one of its service agents this warranty does not cover the cost of transport of the appliance for service nor the service agent s travelling costs to and from your home 9 If you are required to transport the appliance to the Company or its service agent you must ensure it is securely packed and insured The Company does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of the appliance prior to it being received by the Company or its service agent 10 This warranty does not cover loss damage or expense to this appliance caused directly or indirectly by power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply 11 The Company and any company related to the Company will not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages or for loss damage or expense or for personal injury or loss or destruction of property arising directly or indirectly from the use or inability to use this appliance or any of its parts 12 This warranty applies only to the original buyer 13 This warranty is the only express warranty given by the Company 14 If you are the original buyer please keep your proof of purchase which will be required if you request service under this warranty 15 The Warranty Period is only applicable when your appliance i
34. thetic fibres and woollens The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine Licence No M9604 Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together Whites may lose their whiteness in the wash New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefore be washed separately the first time Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry e g hair clips safety pins pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net 13 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g ta
35. trical connection Plug the washing machine into a properly earthed 3 pin power point DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD CAUTION If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution IMPORTANT If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the Manufacturer Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Your new washing machine This new washing machine which is fitted with the New Jet System patented Electrolux meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption e The possibility of selecting the temperature and all the options offered by this washing machine gives you truly customised washing e The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting of the wash programme to any time of the day so allowing you for instance to make use of overnight economy electricity tariffs The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel
36. ur local Service Centre Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Child safety This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach When the appliance is to be scrapped cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing e Make sure that children or pets do not climb into v o the drum To avoid this the machine incorporates a Disposal special feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If Packaging materials necessary use a coin The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers ahs Machine To disable this device and rest
37. water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding the formation of ice and consequently breakage of the affected parts When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C 22 Trouble Shooting Guide Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out a service technician Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below During machine s operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes will appear on the display then a warning signal will be heard E10 there is no water filling E20 the water is not drained E40 door open Once the problem has been eliminated press the START PAUSE button to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists contact your local Service Centre Problem e The machine does not start up The machine does not fill e The machine fills then empties immediately e The machine does not empty and or does not spin There is water on the floor e Unsatisfactory washing results e The machine vibrates or is noisy 23 Possible cause The door is not firmly closed E40 The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket The main fuse blown The START PAUSE button has not been depressed The DELAY START option has been selected The water tap is closed E10 The inlet h
38. wo plastic pins Lay the machine on its back taking care not to squash the hoses This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor 2 Remove the polystyrene block s from the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags 3 Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag removing it towards the right and then downwards 4 Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag removing it towards the left and then upwards 5 Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin 6 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction manual Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or cupboard units Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3 4 BSP thread Use the hose supplied with the washing machine DO NOT USE OLD HOSES The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction Simply loosen the fitting rotate the hose and retighten the fitting making sure there are no water leaks
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