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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 2 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 pr
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 3 Contents Descaling 16 For the User After each wash 16 Important Safety Information 2 Maintenance Wash 16 External cleaning 16 Your New Washing Machine 4 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 16 Description of the Appliance 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 16 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Cleaning the filter 16-17 Child Safety Feature 5 The dangers of freezing 17 The Control Panel 6 Emergency emptying out 17 Operating sequence 7-10 Something Not Wor
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ● Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C In the interest before draining, with the 95°C programme. This of the environment reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. ● Materials marked with the symbol are ● The special wool programme with its new d
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3“MAINS-ON” light 4“ON/OFF” button 5“QUICK WASH” button 6“RINSE HOLD” button 7“HALF LOAD” button 8 Programme selector dial 9 Door opening handle 10 Filter 11 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener The programme chart is in the interior part of the drawer. Child
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 6 The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 5“RINSE HOLD” button The programme chart is in the interior part of the Press this button to make the machine stop with water drawer. in the drum after the cotton, synthetic/mixed fabrics, wool or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the 2MAINS-ON light clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is This light illuminates when
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 7 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a 3. Measure out the fabric cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the softener machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment drum and tub. marked (the amount used must not exceed the Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser “MAX” mark in the drawer). drawer and start the machine. Close
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.19 Pagina 8 The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 6. Start the programme 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Before starting up the machine check that: Switch the machine off by depressing the ON-OFF ● the appliance is plugged in button again. The mains-on light goes out. ● the water supply tap is turned on Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned that the
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 9 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C Suppose you have 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to 4. Select the required option wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be Select QUICK WASH or RINSE HOLD option if washed at a high temperature. required. 1. 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 doo
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 10 The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 7. At the end of the 2 minutes after the end of the programme. programme Switch the machine off by depressing the ON-OFF The machine stops automatically. button again. The mains-on light goes out. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to that the drum is empty. preve
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 11 Washing Hints ● Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the It is essential to wash new coloured items separately first few times you use the appliance. when washing for the first time. ● When washing fabrics requiring different wash The average weights of the most common items are temperatures together, always select the lowest listed below as a guide: temperature. 1000g = 1 kg ● White items should not be washed with coloured
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 12 And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 13 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 Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Sp
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 14 Washing Programmes Programmes for Cottons - Linens Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load Prewash at 40 °C Whites For heavy soiled cotton Wash at 95°C 5 kg A with prewash items. 3 rinses Long spin White cotton, for example very soiled Wash at 95 °C Whites work garments, sheets, 3 rinses 5 kg B household linen, Long spin underwear, towels. White c
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for Synthetics, Mixed fabrics, Wool and Delicates Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Description Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position options load Synthetic or mixed Wash at 50 °C fabrics, underwear, 3 rinses 2 kg G coloured garments, Mixed fabrics Short spin non-shrink shirts, blouses. Wash at 30 °C Lightly soiled Worn once 3 rinses 2 kg synthetic or mixed H Short spin fa
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 16 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 Cleaning the drawer recess instructions. This will help to p
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 17 Unscrew and remove the filter. The dangers of freezing Clean carefully under a fast running tap. If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ● Turn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme “P”. ● Disconnect the appliance. ● Screw t
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 18 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. Sy
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 19 Symptom Possible causes ● The programme is still running. The door will not open ● The door lock has not yet released. ● Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the tub. ● The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the Spinning starts late or the machine laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is does not spin re
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132984330 amended 02.03.07.qxd 02/03/2007 14.20 Pagina 20 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions European guarantee We, Electrolux undertake that if, within 12 months of If you should move to another country within Europe the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or any then your guarantee moves with you to your new home part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of subject to the following qualifications: faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our opti
