AEG 1046 EL Washer User Manual
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1. 17 Sorting out and preparing the laundry 17 Weight of laundry uem exer hr IRI ALS EE 18 Types of fabric and care 18 Detergents and 20 Which detergent and 20 How much 20 Liquid detergent 20 Adding a water softener descaling product 20 Information on water 20 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina E Contents How to 21 Load the laundry o es ta e RR Ree et hd deel a 21 Add detergent and 21 Selection of the desired wash programme 22 Selection of the desired 22 Selection of the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option 22 Selection of the EXTRA RINSE ssssesessesl eh 23 Selection of the DELAY START 23 Starting the 24 At the end of the 25 Programme charts wash and spec2. household linen RINSE HOLD 126 and household linen cyt 60 STAIN SOAK Coloured 40 30 Coloured cotton or cottons linen fabric shirts PREWASH 45kg 1 1 47 117 40 60 underwear towels EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD MIX SPIN SPEED Synthetic fabrics STAIN SOAK 60 50 SENSITIVE Synthetics 40 Underwear QUICK coloured garments PREWASH 1 5kg 0 7 42 89 m non shrink shirts EXTRA RINSE el RINSE HOLD blouses SPIN SPEED SOAK 40 30 QUICK Delicates i COLD Delicate fabrics for PREWASH 15kg 05 En example curtains EXTRA RINSE e vx s RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Moon RINSE HOLD a amp oe Gee Sie d spiNsPEpp 1 035 48 56 t Silk In compliance with EC directive 92 75 the consumption figures indicat ed on the energy label refer to the 60 C wash programme for cotton with a load of 4 5 kg The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme 26 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Programme chart Special programmes Descrip Programme phases Additional Max Consumption tion P functions load Energy Water Duration kWh It min Programme This pro 3 rinses with liquid gramme can additive SENSITIVE m be use
3. 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Instructions for installation and electrical connection A Safety instructions for the installer This appliance is heavy care should be taken when moving it When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the retailer 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 completely removed Refer to the relevant paragraph 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 e After having installed the machine check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable e f the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor ensure that air can cir culate freely between the adjustable feet and the floor e The installation should comply with local water authority and build ing regulations requirements e Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre 37 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Ses 105 F 420 E Cold water m Power cable 13
4. 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Installation Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Permanent connection In the case of a 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 3 mm 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 This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician Important The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine 42 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 43 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 132 986 190 01 0205 Subject to change without notice 41 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen clea ning 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 coun
5. of 3 5 1989 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 35 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 36 In the section Something not working some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed Read this section in the event of problems If you are not able to find a solution contact the Service centre Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet In all cases explain your problem carefully in order to facilitate trou bleshooting the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary Take note of the serial number Ser No and the product number Prod No indicated on the rating plate Prod NO uet Electrolux Mod L1046EL Type P6186648 y IPXA Prod No 914756528 00 220 230V 50Hz 2200 W 10A Ser No Furthermore try to specify as precisely as possible symptoms of the fault When the fault occurs alarm code displayed When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself with the help of the troubleshooting chart see section Something not working when the engineer has to come out several times because he has not been given all the relevant information he needs and so for example has to fetch spare parts Repeated trips can be avoided if you prepare your call to the Service centre as described above
6. the alarm code E40 appears in the display it indicates that the door is open Close the door and press the START PAUSE button again If the delay start option has been selected the machine starts its countdown in hours which will appear on the display During this period it is possible to load other laundry to cancel the delay time Load other laundry press the START PAUSE button Open the door Load the laundry Close the door and press the START PAUSE button again Cancel the delay time press the START PAUSE button Press the DELAY START button until amp appears on the display Press the START PAUSE button again Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme the pilot lights corre ni sponding to the various phases making up the pro NS gramme come on After the machine has started only the running phase pilot light stays on C Display E The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by minute and appears on the display 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina How to wash At the end of the programme d The machine stops automatically A zero appears on the display The END light comes on in the programme progress display The START PAUSE button is off the DOOR tQ light is green If the light CC OVERDOSAGE comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used At the next wash carefully follow the detergent manufacturer s instructions Mea sure o
7. Disposal e rtr D eue ec dee Y Pdl 7 Tips for environmental 7 Main features of your washing machine 8 Description of the 9 Control panel o LL DS ber eee 10 Programme selector 10 START PAUSE DUTTON peste spi err fae acer penes 11 DELAY STARE bUttON Re bere Sees Seow sake aes Gs 11 Programme Option 12 PREWASH us irit op dva anaa a tat dtl atte aie Sates 12 STAIN EE 12 SENSITIVE unie OE oa T ane Suc aec tans 12 SOAK ipe 12 ML 13 SPINCSPEED nt p E itd Geka NERO AA 13 RINSE HOLD womans Pantie Suc sre yeah Daren wees wer ee bar wee 13 DISDlay s cra SaaS alex eU A San Saha hia ets 13 Programme progress lt 14 Cancelling a 15 Altering a programme which is 15 Opening the door after the programme has started 15 Detergent dispenser 16 Before the first 16 Preparing the wash
8. Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric Woollens and particularly delicate items amp ow Fabrics such as wool wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par ticularly sensitive to machine washing The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric If the label has the symbol do not wash the garments must not be machine washed 19 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina q Preparing the wash cycle 20 Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive Use only detergents and additives for washing machines Follow the manufacturer s instructions How much detergent The quantity depends on the load if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads e the degree of soil use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments Judge the amount according to the detergent manufacturer s instructions and size of the load e the water hardness the harder the water the more detergent required Instructions according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack Liquid detergent Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment of the dispenser dra
9. STAIN For use when washing heavily soiled laundry Important By depressing at the same time buttons SPIN SPEED and Y the machine will perform an extra rinse see page 23 STAIN s To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase not selectable for delicates wool or programmes with temperatures lower than 40 C This function cannot be used with SOAK and PREWASH UJ SENSITIVE By pressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for COTTONS and SYNTHET ICS This option cannot be used with EASY IRON This option is rec ommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30 C By pressing the DELAY START button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours max After this time the wash cycle will automatically start This function cannot be used with WOOL PREWASH or STAIN e programme The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina T Description of the appliance QUICK By pressing this button the washing time is reduced For use when washing lightly soiled laundry This option is not available with the wool and econ
10. drain filter or the drain hose are clogged E20 The RINSE HOLD option J stop with water in drum has been selected The laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum Too much detergent has been used An unsuitable detergent has been used that creates too much foam One of the connectors on the water inlet hose is leaking The drain filter has not been properly screwed on after cleaning Solution Open the water tap Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink Clean the filter Close the door Place the hose at the right height see Installation section Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink Clean the filter or check the hose Empty out the water by pressing the START button or selecting the DRAIN programme Redistribute the laundry manually in the drum Measure detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions Use a suitable washing machine detergent Check that the hose is firmly screwed on at both ends Fully screw the filter into place 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Something not working Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin Possible cause The transit bolts have not been removed The feet have not been adjusted There is little laundry in the drum The programme is still running and the drum is turning The water le
11. from the tap Place the end of the drain hose and the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor Select the DRAIN programme y and run it until the machine stops e Turn the programme selector dial to RESET Remove the plug from the power socket e Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its place By doing this any water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temper ature is above 0 C Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the DRAIN programme This will activate the ECO valve allowing a total use of the detergent in the next wash 30 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Something not working i If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise different from the noise made by tradi tional washing machines this is due to a new type of motor If water is not visible in the drum this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines Troubleshooting If a problem arises you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below If you call out an engineer when one of the following problems aris es or to repair
12. 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina S LAVAMAT 1046 EL LAVAMAT 1246 EL Washing Machine Instruction Booklet AEG P A PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION amp Electrolux 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Dear customer Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages We recom mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution empha size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instruc tions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol Should any problems arise this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself see section Something not working If this information is not sufficient please contact our nearest SERVICE CENTRE address and telephone numbers are indicated on the enclosed leaflet Printed on recycled paper People who think ecologically act accordingly 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina tb Contents Safety instructions 5 6
13. 2986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Installation Unpacking A All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli ance 087 Using a spanner unscrew and remove the 2 rear bottom screws Slide out the 2 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 pack ing pieces between the machine and the floor I Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags 3 Carefully slide out the left hand bag remov ing it towards the right and then downwards I Slide out the right hand bag removing it towards the left and then upwards I Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin Plug the open holes with the 8 plugs which you NN will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 39 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Installation 40 Levelling Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Before placing it on small tiles apply a rubber coating e Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood cardboa
14. 40 Levellilig exo exacte acm Ie QUIC a Sea Edd 40 Water inlet zsnissnserscesn ew es prt ito ER ten 40 Water drainage iss see Roe ner Re e Fe lye 41 Electrical connection sies wed eee eG ERE eed ee DERE 41 Permanent 42 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina eb N Safety instructions The safety of AEG ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances However as manufacturers we feel it is our duty to provide the fol lowing safety notes General safety Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person nel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger Contact your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre Never start the machine if the electrical supply cable is damaged or the control panel or worktop are so damaged that inner components can be reached Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or mainte nance operations Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the sock et always take hold of the plug itself Never spray the machine with a jet of water Danger of electric shock During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying o
15. a fault due to incorrect use the call out will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed E10 problem with the water supply E20 problem with water draining E40 door open An acoustic signal is clearly audible Once the problem has been eliminated press the START PAUSE button to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists con tact your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The main electrical fuse Replace the fuse has blown The door is not properly Close the door the click closed E40 of the lock should be heard The machine does not work The plug is not connected Insert the plug The START button has not Press the button been pressed The DELAY START Check the selected delay on option has been selected the display 31 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Something not working Pagina 8 32 Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and or does not spin There is water on the floor Possible cause The water tap is closed E10 The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked E10 The small filter of the water inlet hose is clogged E10 The door is not properly closed E40 The end of the drain hose is too low The drain hose is squashed or kinked E20 The
16. d a steadily lit zero is displayed Delayed start 23 hours max programmed using the special button 4 The countdown is updated every hour Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation see page 31 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina f Description of the appliance Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme the pilot lights corre sponding to the various phases making up the pro gramme come on After the machine has started only the running phase pilot light stays on When the programme has finished the END pilot light comes on C PREWASH was RINSE y EXTRA RINSE cg SPIN c gt END OVERDOSAGE DOOR li When the programme has finished if the OVERDOSAGE light comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used or that the drain filter is blocked 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 5 Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position Warning After a programme which ends with water in the drum RINSE HOLD option turn the selector dial first to and then to the kw DRAIN programme or to the SPIN DELICATE SPIN Altering a programme which is running To alter a programme first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button Any function can be modified b
17. d for Short spin EXTRA RINSE Gentle rinsing hand 1000 rpm for 1046 EL RINSE HOLD dog e rinses washed gar 900 rpm for 1246 EL SPEED ments WSS 1 rinse with liquid iJ garments to additive RINSE HOLD 16 21 Softeners Pe starched SPIN SPEED ong spin or softened For emptying out the last ly rinse water in water is emptied 2 Drain programmes out with the Rinse Hold option ta Separate spin SPIN SPEED Sun m re Long spin 45kg I 10 SH S y 1000 rpm for 1046 EL SPIN SPEED 1 5kg 6 Short spin ee 900 rpm for 1246 EL For cancelling the programme which is running or to Reset Off switch the machine off The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to a load of 4 5 kg for cotton items 27 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme pull the dispenser drawer out a lit tle to let it dry I amp Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate If the machine is not used for a prolonged period I Close the water tap and unplug the appliance Periodical cleaning Exterior 057 Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only Rinse with clean water and dry Important d
18. d for domestic use only If the machine is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly the manufactur er accepts no responsibility for any damage that might occur For safety reasons the appliance must not be modified Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and follow the manufacturer s instructions e Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents should not be machine washed Do not use your machine for dry cleaning Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products We cannot be held responsi ble for any damage e Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after use 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina tb Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable gt PE lt polyethylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy The symbol on the product on its packaging indicates that this prod uct may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and elec tronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequ
19. e first wash Is Before your first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment 1 of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve Then 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 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels see Types of fabric and care labels Empty pockets e Remove any metal parts safety pins clips etc To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles it is advisable to close zips button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons e Turn double faced items inside out sleeping bags anoraks etc e Turn coloured knitted fabrics woollens and fabrics with trim inside out Wash small and delicate items baby socks tights inside a laundry net or in a pillow case closed with a zip or in larger socks reat curtains with special care Remove all metal or plastic hooks or put them in a net or a bag We take no responsibility for any damage Whites and coloureds must be washed separately white items can loose their whiteness New coloured fabrics often have excess dyes it is advisabl
20. e to wash them separately for the first time Wash small and large items together this improves the washing result and the laundry is better distributed during spinning e Shake out garments before putting them into the machine Insert each garment separately 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 5 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300 600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night gowns Pyjamas 200 250 g Tablecloths 200 300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro gramme The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab ric and the instructions indicated on care labels Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures Cotton Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high tem peratures Cotton Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be washed at 60 C Cotton Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours therefore the washing temperature must not exceed these values Synthetics Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific programme 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 5
21. efore the machine starts it After select ing the new option press the START PAUSE lt gt button again to re start the selected programme To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to O and then choose a new programme The water is not emptied out and after pressing the START PAUSE but ton again the machine restarts with the newly selected programme Opening the door after the programme has started To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button The door can be opened if e the machine is not already heating e the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door the drum is not turning The light z O on the control panel indicates if the door can be opened green light the door can be opened e unlit light the door cannot be opened 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina gt Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer W ut Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme The stain remover is added during the STAIN Action phase in the main wash Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch It is emptied at the last rinse The quantity of additives must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Before th
22. ences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Tips for environmental protection To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent water and time the environment is protected too Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments e The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded e When small loads are washed use only half to two thirds of the rec ommended amount of detergent e With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature f the water has a medium or high degree of hardness starting from hardness degree Il see Detergents and additives water softeners must be added The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree soft 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina S Main features of your washing machine Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector e Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton i
23. g it fully in 21 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina q How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on The display shows the duration of the programme w w 12 Selection of the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry The corre sponding light comes on 1e JG Selection of the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option C7 I It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on Selecting option CJ RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water 1046EL 1000 800 700 500 1246EL 1200 900 700 ca 500 ca i If the spin speed is not reduced the final spin speed will be as follows cottons synthetics w delicates ty wool amp y hand washing 22 1046 EL 1000 r p m 1000 r p m 1000 r p m 1000 r p m 1246 EL 1200 r p m 900 r p m 900 r p m 900 r p m 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina How to wash EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water However for people with a very delicate skin allergic to detergents it may be necessary to rinse the laundry u
24. gramme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle e g water level drum movement number of rinses and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry The selector dial is divided into 5 sec tions e Cottons e Synthetics Delicates Woollens V amp J amp y hand washing Special programmes The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position 95E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx 67 C for normally soiled laundry extended washing time cannot be combined with QUICK 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina T Description of the appliance Position 21 at 40 C Easy to iron In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Position XJ cold wash Position O reset programme switching off START PAUSE button Q This button has two functions a Start After having selected the required programme press this button to start the machine If you have selected the DELAY START option the machine starts its hourly countdown b Pause To interrupt a programme which is running press the START PAUSE button the corresponding pilot light starts to flash To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the START PAUSE button again DELAY START button The wash programme can be delayed from 30 60 90 m
25. ial programmes 26 27 Cleaning and 28 After each WASH 5 2 eio d ER Cie ECC ROMERO 28 Periodical cleaning os aies iia tiiit 28 EXCL MIO eee estero aa 28 Detergent dispenser 28 Daor seals i roin Let iieri Sauda wasup RE Ebr 29 i 29 Water inlet fte DX ERR eta ea ata FEM 29 Emergency emptying 30 PrOStspreCautlons L2 ise ette cese Rp E ete bos ei 30 Something not 31 Troubleshooting miina ge a Sd gere Y AG E dents 31 33 Unsatisfactory washing 34 Technical oie rua eds 35 Service o oes eap EPIS SIE EE EAR RO E al 36 Instructions for installation and electrical connection 37 Safety instructions for the 37 Dimensions of the 38 Front view and side 38 Rear VIEW sich use dave RYE E Ad Up ETE dew 38 Installation oium Map eee E ERE 39 Unpackirigr esd aaa hee as 39 POSITIONING
26. inutes and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and before pressing the START PAUSE button The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the dis play The duration of the selected wash programme is then displayed After depressing the START PAUSE button the machine starts its hourly countdown To cancel the preset delay press the START PAUSE button then press the DELAY START button until the symbol 2 is displayed Then press the START PAUSE button again This function cannot be used with DRAIN Ws SPIN or DELICATE SPIN 9 programmes 11 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina 5 Description of the appliance Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START PAUSE button When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out When an incorrect option is selected the button light flashes for 2 sec onds and in the display the Err message appears PREWASH wW The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30 C max The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates This option is not available with the wool programme and cannot be used with SOAK t and
27. o not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet Detergent dispenser drawer After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer I Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap To remove the drawer from the machine press the button in the rear left hand corner I amp To facilitate cleaning the top part of the additive compartment can be removed 057 Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old tooth brush I Refit the drawer after cleaning 28 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows 057 Disconnect the appliance 057 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down Open the pump door 057 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage Se I Release the emer gency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage
28. o short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose spe cially designed for this type of use Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three 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 trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground Directly into a drain pipe at a Lou height of not less f un v Sy than 60 cm and not more than O _ A 90 cm amm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the appliance Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 230 V single phase 50 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 2 kW also taking into account any other appliances in use
29. of water when removing the pump U3 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it 0 Putthe cap back on the emergency empty ing hose and place the latter back in its seat U3 Screw the pump fully in 057 Close the pump door Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 057 Turn off the water tap 29 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Cleaning and maintenance I Unscrew the hose from the tap 05 Clean the filter with a stiff brush 07 Screw the hose back onto the tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged pump is blocked filter or drain pipe are clogged proceed as follows to empty out the machine pull out the plug from the power socket e close the water tap if necessary wait until the water has cooled place a bowl on the floor put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because for example the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture slightly loosen the drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out slowly At the end screw the pump again Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose
30. omy programmes 95E 60 40 60 MIX SPIN SPEED 1046EL 1246EL Press this button to reduce the maximum speed 1000 c 1200 of the final speed proposed by the machine for 800 c gt 900 c3 the selected programme or to select option C7 700 9 700 RINSE HOLD 500 500 The maximum spin speeds are UD Uo Model 1046 EL 1000 rpm for cotton syn thetics delicates wool and handwash Model 1246 EL 1200 rpm for cotton 900 rpm for synthetics deli cates wool and handwash RINSE HOLD CZ By selecting this option the last rinse water is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing When the programme has finished the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates the pilot light DOOR goes out to indicate that the water must be emptied out The door is locked To empty out water there are 2 possibilities e select the 4 DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spinning e select the SPIN DELICATE SPIN programmes for spinning select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START PAUSE button Warning The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET O and then to the kw or C programme Display The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programme in minutes calculated auto matically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric When the programme has finishe
31. r before opening the door in an emergency Small animals can gnaw electric wires and water hoses causing elec trocution hazard and damage due to water leaks Positioning connection starting up Follow the instructions for positioning and connection e Carry out a first wash without laundry COTTONS 60 with half the amount of detergent in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the tub and the drum Should the machine be purchased in winter when temperatures can be below 0 leave the appliance for 24 hours at ambient temperature before starting it 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Safety instructions Child safety e Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be When the machine is working children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance there is a risk that they could become trapped inside The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dan gerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of chil dren s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum 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 Proper use e This appliance is designe
32. rd or similar materials under the machine e f it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating panel 85x57 cm covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0 The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessi ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to S 2 compensate for any unevenness in the C floor ae Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a separate tap with a 3 4 thread Do not use already employed hoses 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 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Installation 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 The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is to
33. re has not been correctly selected If grey stains remain on the laundry e Laundry stained with ointments grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low e Fabric softener especially the concentrated type has come into direct contact with the laundry Wash these stains immediately and pour fabric softener carefully Foam is still visible even after the last rinse Modern detergents often produce foam even in the last rinse How ever the laundry has been completely rinsed White residue is left on the laundry his is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing Shake or brush the laundry In future it may be better to turn garments inside out before washing them Check the choice of detergent try using liquid deter gents 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load depending on programme Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 84x60x42 cm 88 cm 10 mm approx 4 5 kg max domestic max 55 rpm 1000 800 700 500 rpm 1046 EL 1200 900 700 500 rpm 1246 EL 0 05 0 8 MPa C This appliance complies with the following EC directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 1973 Low voltage directive including directive 93 68 EEC 89 336
34. sing an extra quantity of water extra rinse i The extra rinse is available only with the cotton synthetics or delicate programme Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option I Press simultaneously buttons SPIN SPEED and Y for about 3 seconds the light comes on in the programme progress display This function stays permanently on To remove it press buttons SPIN SPEED and eJ again until the light t comes off Selection of the DELAY START option 527 To delay starting of a programme press the d DELAY START button before starting the c machine The figures corresponding to the E selected delay will be displayed for about 3 sec onds after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display If button SOAK has been pressed the selected delay will corre spond to the soak time If no delay time is selected the soak pro gramme will last about 30 minutes When the START PAUSE button is pressed the selected delay will appear again on the display and the machine starts its countdown 23 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina How to wash 24 Starting the programme 1 Check that the water tap is open D O 2 Press START PAUSE to start the programme c If the Delay Start option has been selected the To programme will start at the end of the count EE down 1 If the DOOR light zO is red and flashing for some seconds and when it goes out the END J light starts flashing
35. tems Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 800 700 or 500 rpm for model 1046 EL and to 900 700 or 500 rpm for model 1246 EL RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing Delay timer programme start can be delayed up to 23 hours e g to times with a more economical power rate Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running Because of its gentle washing action the special wool cycle washes your garments with extreme care 3 compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener Unbalance detection device to prevent vibration during spinning The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water con sumption so saving energy 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina a Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel Door Drain pump Adjustable feet 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina S Control panel C D EF G 1200 700 soca Ly ua c Ic 3 le i Option buttons START PAUSE button Spin speed button Soak button Quick button Delay start button Display Programme progress display Programme selector dial cL 0o m gt ll Pro
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37. ut detergent according to amount type degree of soil of fabrics and water hardness This light could come on also when the drain filter is blocked If the RINSE HOLD ty option has been selected the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out water there are two possibilities e select the tw DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spinning e select the SPIN DELICATE SPIN programmes for spinning select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START PAUSE button Warning The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET O and then to the kw or C programme Turn the selector dial to O Remove the laundry from the drum 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 Close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas ant smells 25 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina q Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Additional Max Le programme i functions load Energy Water Duration kWh It min Cotton and linen STAIN SOAK White for example nor SENSITIVE o QUICK Cottons 95 60 mally soiled work BREWASH 45kg 19 B0 garments sheets EXTRA RINSE household linen RINSE HOLD underwear towels SPIN SPEED STAIN SOAK Cotton and linen for SENSITIVE Whites a example normally to PREWASH ECONOMY ul rcc
38. vel is above the bottom edge of the door The machine is heating the water The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in Solution Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section Carefully level the machine Correct operation of the machine is not affected Wait until the end of the programme before opening the door Before opening the door the water must be emptied out Wait until the end of the heating phase If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the spin cycle the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations Only when the laundry is more evenly distributed will the spin cycle be performed at a lower speed if the laundry is not evenly distributed If after about 10 minutes the laundry is still tangled the machine will not spin Therefore if the laundry is still wet at the end of the cycle it is advisable to redistribute it manually inside the drum and to select the spin programme 33 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina u Something not working 34 Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum Too little detergent has been used An unsuitable detergent has been used e Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The programme temperatu
39. wer immediately before starting the programme or a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum Mea sure the detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions Adding a water softener descaling product A water softener must be added when water has a medium high degree of hardness from degree of hardness 11 Follow the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness soft Information on water hardness can be obtained from your local water supply authority Information on water hardness Degree of hardness German degrees dH French degrees TH Soft 0 7 0 15 11 7 14 16 25 14 21 26 37 IV Very hard more than 21 more than 37 132986190 qxd 16 02 2005 11 56 Pagina d How to wash Load the laundry UD IS Open the door Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time Distribute laundry as evenly as possible Close the door Add detergent and additive Is Pull the drawer out till it stops Pour the main wash detergent into compart ment WY If you wish to perform a PRE WASH a SOAK or a STAIN Action programme pour detergent or stain remover into com partment W Important Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN Action programme always use a STAIN remover Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the MAX mark Close the drawer gently pushin
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