Electrolux EW 1000 I User's Manual
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1. Symptom Possible causes The door will not open tub The programme is still running The door lock has not yet released e Water in the tub the door cannot be opened if water is present in the Spinning starts late or the machine e does not spin 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 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and reselect the spin programme The machine makes an unusual noise No water is visible in the drum e 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 Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance Service amp Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Se2. e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged 20 Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic e Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements e Products of Electrolux manufacture which are NOT marketed by Electrolux European guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qua
3. The machine does not empty and or does not spin There is water on the floor The drain hose may be squashed or kinked The RINSE HOLD option has been selected The drain filter may be blocked The drain hose extension is not correct Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste The drainage system pipes are blocked The wash load is unbalanced redistribute the clothes inside the drum to allow the machine to spin Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used creates too much foam Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose s 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 may be damaged or not securely positioned The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged The drainage system pipes are blocked Unsatisfactory washing results The machine vibrates when spinning Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and causes lime scale to form Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct wash programme has not been selected Too much laundry has been placed in the drum The internal packing has not been removed The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture The machine is not level The washing load is badly distributed in the drum Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum 18
4. e Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl Run the draining programme e Disconnect the appliance Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose e When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Force Centre please carry out the checks listed below IMPORTANT if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Symptom The machine does not start Possible causes The door has not been closed The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no current at the socket The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned The ON OFF button has not been depressed The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Ensure the water taps are open The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked The door has not been closed The end of the drain hose is too low The end of the drain hose is submerged in water e There is no vent in the end of the drain hose
5. and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live GREEN amp YELLOW The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black 25 The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely Should the appliance power supply cable neeed to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Force Centre Note When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be accessible Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point Building in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture The recess should have the dimensions shown in pi
6. only Do not machine wash BLEACHING A Chlorine bleach may be used IRONING fA Hot iron Cotten Linen Viscose cl Warm iron Polyester mixtures Wool c Cool iron Acrylic Nylon Polyester DRY CLEANING P May be dry cleaned Other letters and or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner TUMBLE DRYING A N c with high heat setting with low heat setting Nz A A cross through any symbol means DO NOT May be tumble dried x Important Notes fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the For best results always use the dispenser drawer for machine prematurely dispensing detergents and liquid additives When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme Once the dispenser has been filled close it by pushing it place the detergent into the correct compartment in the in gently This is particularly important if you are using dispenser drawer after the prewash has finished 13 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Degree of soil Programme Possible Max Progr Wash AS A Ba programme and type of laundry dial position Derpaop options load meine White cotton for o gt Pr h at 40 C WHITES example heavy soiled R gt oc z Py WITH work garments sheets A 3 rinses 4 5kg 145 PREWASH household linen underwear towels Long spin at 1000 rpm jw White cotton for WHITES example normally soiled Wash
7. plastic U Piece supplied Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes Levelling Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Some vibration is inevitable especially if mounted on a wooden floor Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration For advice consult a builder If possible always place the machine on a solid floor Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise vibration or displacement The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine 24 Warning A The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system the water will then be taken to a sewage works for trea
8. selector dial 7 Door opening handle 8 Filter 9 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer LIJ Prewash UIJ Main wash Fabric softener The Control Panel A auatux 1000 e 6 WO W GEM V AB Electrolux EW 10001 1 2 3456 7 I Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Rinse Hold button U Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the last rinse 2 Mains on light This prevents any creasing which may occur if the This light illuminates when the machine starts working clothes are left damp in the drum When it is convenient and goes out when the ON OFF button is released for you to empty the machine simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin JI or turn the dial to the drain programme P 3 ON OFF button bo If this button is not activated the washing programmes By depressing this button the machine starts operating will end with a spin When depressing it again the machine stops Do not press this button for woollens wool items should The push button is provided with a child proof safety be gently spun lock Move the small slider placed in the middle of the button downwards to lock the button in the off 6 Half load button 2 osition P Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half
9. to wash They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature I Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment LIU 3 Measure out the fabric softener If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked amp the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently 4 Select the required option Depress RINSE HOLD and or QUICK WASH button 24 if required 5 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the programme G 6 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that the appliance is plugged in e the water supply taps are turned on e the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned e the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed Depress the ON OFF button the mains on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating Dl DO P0471 7 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically If you have depressed the Rinse Hold Button J the machine will stop with the water left in the tub to prevent the fabric from creasing To drain the water and gentl
10. CONDITIONERS These are ideal for improving softness and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier They are available in two types For example Lenor liquid fabric softener for use in the washing machine washer dryer The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol 8 Follow the manufacturer s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned using a safety pin to an article of laundry and placed in the Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Nommal Maxinan without Special Finishes 8 g Normal Maximum Cotton Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60 C Reduced Medium Nylon Polyester Cotton Viscose with Special Finishes Cotton Acrylic Mix Normal Maximum Cotton Linen or Viscose Colourfast at 40 C but not 60 C Acrylics Acetate Triacetate Wool GEE Renere mixes Polyester wool blends Much Reduced Minimum Wool wool mixtures Silks Hand wash
11. WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EW 1000 I A Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way AII packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in instructions Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely Child Safety This appliance is designed to be operat
12. amme Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50 C Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Select the required option Select the required programme O O O OLODO OO JMJJYJLJYJJO O aU R N Start the machine At the end of the programme 10 Washing Hints 11 12 Which detergent 12 And in which form 12 Wash Care Symbols 13 Washing Programmes 14 15 Maintenance and Cleaning 16 17 Descaling 16 After each wash 16 Maintenance wash 16 External cleaning 16 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 16 Cleaning the drawer recess 16 Cleaning the filter 16 The dangers of freezing 17 Something Not Working 18 19 Service and Spare Parts 19 Guarantee conditions 20 Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions ZA Safety instructions G Hints and tips M4 Environmental information i Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption e Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60 C before draining with the 95 C programme This reduces thermal shock to fabrics helping to prevent creasing e The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care M4 Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these hints e Adjust
13. artment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently 4 Select the required option Depress RINSE HOLD button and or QUICK WASH button WJ if required 5 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme B or A if you wish to perform a prewash 6 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that e the appliance is plugged in e the water supply taps are turned on e the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed Depress the ON OFF button the mains on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating IM Do P0471 7 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button the machine will stop with the water of the last rinse left in the tub to prevent the fabric from creasing To drain the water and spin release the same button again To drain only select programme P The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme Switch the machine off by depressing the ON OFF button again The mains on light goes out When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics
14. ary to screw the counter magnet 6 steel disk rubber ring into the inner side of the door Its position must correspond to the magnet 4 on the appliance see picture D f the door has to be opened from left to right invert the position of the plates 7 the magnet 4 and the plate 5 Fig B and E Mount the countermagnet 6 and the hinges 1 as previously described Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to De raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base provided by the installer The material used to construct the base should have a non slip surface be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece If it is not possible to use one solid piece due to the additional height required ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base see Fig F 5 mm Hardwood strip aN Additional pieces of timber should run a from front to back k 00 mm lt 600 605mm gt Front view Drill four fixing holes see Fig G T 600 605 mm is BEE i Front edge Top view Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow The reason for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fitted in front of
15. at 95 C 1 2 Py WITHOUT __ work garments sheets B 3 rinses 4 5kg 120 PREWASH _ household linen Long spin at 1000 rpm CJ underwear towels FAST Fast coloured cotton or Wash at 60 C 1 2 PJ 60 linen fabrics shirts C 3 rinses 4 5kg 125 W COLOUREDS underwear towels Long spin at 1000 rpm o Non fast coloured gt 1 2 H NON FAST cotton or linen fabrics D a at 40 C 2 CJ 45k 115 4 COLOUREDS shirts blouses a in at 1000 mune underwear peg rpm o SPIN 1000 BRE pinia F Long spin at 1000 rpm 4 5kg 12 cotton and linen items This programme performed at 60 C with cold water filling is the reference programme for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92 75 Water filling 30 40 programmes cold water filling 50 60 programmes hot and cold filling 95 programmes hot filling The programme times are intended as a guide only The actual time will vary depending on incoming water temperature and pressure 14 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics mixed fabrics delicates and wool programmes with the Rinse Hold option Degree of soil Programme Possible M Tropi Wash inti ax ash programme and type of laundry dial position Description options load kd Synthetic or mixed s fabrics underwear Wash at 50 C c SYNTHETICS coloured garments G 3 rinses re 2 kg 60 z non shrink shirts Short spin at 4 blo
16. central polythene bags Re fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges in the plastic bag and the previously removed screw 22 Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with the instruction bookleet Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Your new washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home s water supply and drainage system However if this is not possible it may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain hose discharging into a sink The appliance has two inlet hoses hot and cold with female 3 4 BSP thread connectors If this connection is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation a variety of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing Any alteration to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person or qualified plumber Installation on a Suspended Floor Suspended wooden floors are particularly
17. cture Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges 1 and the counter magnet 6 provided with the appliance at the right level Fig B a Door The dimensions of the door should be width 595 598 mm thickness 16 22 mm The height C Fig C depends on the height of the adjacent furniture s base 35 O 12 5 14 depth 26 b Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes dia 35 mm depth 12 5 14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture on the inner side of the door The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm The distance B from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture s dimensions The required dimensions are given in the picture C The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood 2 Fig B supplied with the appliance c Mounting the door Fix the hinges 1 to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws 3 Fig B The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw 3 Fig B adjust the door and tighten the screw again d Counter magnet 6 The appliance is pre arranged for a magnetic closure of the door To enable a correct operation of this device it is necess
18. e as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large commercial machines because of their bulk please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts Contents For the User For the Installer Important Safety Information Installation Instructions 21 Your New Washing Machine Technical Specifications 21 Description of the Appliance Unpacking 22 Detergent dispenser drawer Positioning 22 The Control Panel Installation on a suspended floor 22 Water inlet 23 Operating sequence 7 1 Water drainage 23 Washing 4 5 kg of white cotton at 95 C Levelling 24 Load the laundry Special conditions 24 Measure out the detergent In the interest of the environment 24 Measure out the fabric softener Electrical connection 25 Select the required option Building in 26 27 Select the required programme Start the machine At the end of the progr
19. ed by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines Please check your drum before use The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation e Keep all packaging well away from children e Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Use Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use Do not overload the appliance See relevant section in the instruction book Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed If in doubt consult the care label on the clothes Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow cas
20. ergent Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks woollens and coloureds 12 tumble dryer And in which form Not only are there different types of detergent but they are also available in different forms Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol Ul start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS Compact detergents or concentrates as they are also known are available in liquid or powder form and generally require a smaller dosage Follow the manufacturer s instructions to ensure the most economical usage Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum Tf you use a dosing device in a washer dryer please ensure the dosing device ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme FABRIC
21. install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified Technical Specifications WATER FILLING C This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications DIMENSIONS Height 82 cm 32 3 Width 60 cm 23 6 Depth 54 cm 21 2 POWER SUPPLY VOLIAGE 230 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W 10A Minimum hot 0 35 bar 3 5 N cm WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0 48 bar 4 8 N cm Maximum 7 6 bar 76 N cm MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton linen 4 5 kg 10 Ibs Synthetics 2 kg 4 5 lbs Delicate fabrics 2 kg 4 5 lbs Wool 1 kg 2 2 lbs SPIN SPEED Maximum 1000 rpm CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING Energy 1 03 kWh 4 5 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON Water 57 litres ITEMS AT 60 C PROGR B WITH COLD Time 135 mins 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications 21 Unpacking A AII transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You are advised to keep all the packaging for re use in case the machine is to be transported again Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt Lay the machine gently on its back making sure that the hoses are not squashed Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw Carefully slide out the right polythene bag Repeat the operation for the left and
22. lifications e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products e The guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user e Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household e The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 344 62 29 29 Germany Nurnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 434 39 4700 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 53 90 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219897 Installation Instructions electrician or competent person gt gt gt gt P plumber or competent person It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified Any plumbing work required to
23. load of cottons or linens 4 QUICK WASH button gt maximum load size 2 25 kg By depressing this button on programmes A B C D The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3 and G the wash time is reduced This is suitable only for garments which are lightly soiled 7 Programme selector dial Turn the dial clockwise to select the required wash programme Depress the dial to pop it out Before setting the dial to any position the machine must be switched off by depressing the ON OFF button Operating Sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine WASHING 4 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95 C Suppose you have 4 5 kg of normally dirty laundry to wash It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing I Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment LIU If the programme has a prewash pour detergent into the compartment marked LU 3 Measure out the fabric softener If required pour fabric softener into the comp
24. nt the formation of lime deposits 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 e 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 such as Ariel Futur External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly 16 Cleaning the dispenser drawer From time to time the washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer use a small brush to clean the recess ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the machine and should therefore be cleaned after every wa
25. nts to ensure that any dye is removed from the sump Once you have finished using the machine you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps Which detergent To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes whether for whites colours or delicates WHITES We recommend the Ariel product range which is biological and designed to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal even at low temperatures NON BIOLOGICAL If you prefer to use a non biological detergent which does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy Fairy provides good cleaning and stain removal COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen det
26. p When washing curtains remove the hooks e Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons e tis essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing for the first time When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together always select the lowest temperature e White items should not be washed with coloured items e Very small items handkerchiefs ribbons socks etc should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case e Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines e Use the correct quantities of detergent e For wool use gentle detergent only in small quantities 11 Bleach is very corrosive it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children Some stains such as fruit wine grass rust etc are difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products which can be found in most household shops In some cases it may help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre soak product or biological detergent Only wool marked Pure New Wool washable preshrunk can be washed in the machine using the wool programme other types of wool should be washed by hand or dry cleaned If you have used the machine to wash rinse or spin only non colour fast garments there may be dye left in the sump To ensure any subsequent wash is not contaminated with the dye select and carry out a rinse and spin programme without any garme
27. rvice Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate see picture 5 The purchase date 19 Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www electrolux co uk Customer Care Department Electrolux 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SLI IDZ Tel 08705 950950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that
28. shing programme Place a container under the filter to catch any spillage If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water manually from the machine at this stage To do this unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full hook the hose back up and empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out Unscrew and remove the filter Clean carefully under a fast running tap A Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter Never remove the filter during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the filter ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it The water inlet filters If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filters may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to time Turn off the water taps Unscrew the water inlet hoses Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush Tighten up the inlet hoses 17 The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C certain precautions should be taken e Turn off the water taps e Unscrew the inlet hoses
29. sitioning the inlet hoses be sure to tighten the ring nuts again to prevent leaks 23 Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s water supply and drainage system The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied 30 cm 12 The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm see diagram thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe 38 mm 1 diameter standpipe Min 30 cm 12 When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm 35 4 and no less than 60cm 23 6 above floor level The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of 30cm 12 from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe see diagram Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water Max 90 cm 35 4 Min 60 cm 23 6 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 Force Centre The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mm If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked Use the
30. susceptible to vibration To help prevent vibration we recommend you place a waterproof wood panel at least 15 mm thick under the appliance secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded blue for cold and red for hot Connect the hoase to a tap with a 3 4 thread If only a cold water supply is available connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a Y connection piece Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to a mixer tap a single outlet water heater or a booster pump A minimum water pressure of 0 48 bar is required for safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system There should be a minimum distance of 5 02m 16 5 ft between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply providing there is a minimun height of 2 74 metres 9 ft between the bottom of the cold water storage tank and the bottom of the hot water cylinder Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts After po
31. the appliance feet 27 Fix the base firmly to the floor using four appropriate countersunk screws see Fig H Hardwood strip 5mm x 25mm Hy With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop A final check for stability should be carried out with the machine on spin with a load this will identify the need for any further fine adjustment to the feet A strip of beading approximately 605 mm W x 5 mm H x 25 mm D must be screwed down into the base directly in front of the machine s feet this will provide additional security If required an additional door magnet part number 1242394 00 3 and disc part number 1242393 00 5 are available from spare parts KM 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 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2002
32. the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling e A programme without prewash is sufficient for normally soiled laundry Important M4 In the interest of the environment e Materials marked with the symbol Cy are recyclable e Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re cycling this appliance e When the appliance is to be scrapped cut off the power supply cable and make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside e Help to keep your country tidy use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance How do we help to protect the environment We use recycled paper Your machine is fitted with a balance control device which ensures the machine is stable during the spin If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle because it is not evenly distributed in the drum the balance control device may have operated It will therefore be necessary to redistribute the wash load manually and select a spin programme For more detailed information see the section headed Something Not Working Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Mains on light 4 ON OFF button 5 Option buttons 6 Programme
33. tment before being discharged safely into a river It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority SHOWER SINK TOILET WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER RAINWATER RUN OFF FOUL DRAIN i SURFACE WATER DRAINS amp SEWERS FOUL SEWERS m SEWAGE 1 UNTREATED TREATMENT DISCHARGE WORKS y TREATED DISCHARGE RIVER Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate is located at the top of the rim of the open door Ser No The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS 1363 A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green
34. uses 650 rpm 35 WORN Synthetic fabrics K ER 30 j 2k z ONCE underwear shirts H Skortspinat CJ g 30 blouses 650 rpm Separate spin for Draining of water SHORT SPIN synthetics mixed J and short spin at 2kg 6 fabrics delicates and 650 rpm wool Specially tested Agu Programme for wool Wash at 40 C WOOL W SH garments bearing the K 3 rinses ik 50 Pure new wool non Short spin at 8 shrink machine 850 rpm washable label Wash at 40 C 40 DELICATE Delicate fabrics for 3 rinses WASH example curtains L Short spin at c 2 kg 50 650 rpm For rinsing hand 3 rinses 2 kg RINSES washed delicate fabrics M Short spin at cJ lkg 20 such as wool mix silk 650 rpm for wool Foruinsing hand 1 pete with fabric 2kg SOFTENERS washed synthetic or N WZ CJ ig 9 Short spin at 650 mixed fabrics for wool rpm For emptying out the DRAIN last rinse water in P Draining of water s 1 5 The programme times are intended as a guide only The actual time will vary depending on incoming water temperature and pressure 15 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Descaling The water we use normally contains lime It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine Do this separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufacturer s instructions This will help to preve
35. y spin the clothes release the same button To drain only select programme P The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme Switch the machine off by depressing the ON OFF button again The mains on light goes out When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash e g shrinking or their colour running into a load of whites 10 i Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide 1000g 1 kg Sheet 700 1000 g Pillow case 100 200 g Tablecloth 400 500 g Serviette 50 100 g Tea towel 70 120 g Linen hand towel 100 150 g Towelling hand towel 150 250 g Towelling bath towel 700 1000 g Bath robe 1000 1500 g Man s shirt 200 300 g Apron 150 200 g e Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small ones e Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric colour fastness and how dirty it is e Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may unravel e Before washing empty all pockets of small objects which may have been left inside coins keys screws etc as these could damage the drain pum
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