2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Care and cleaning Product description What to do if... Control panel Technical data First use Consumption values Personalisation Installation Daily use Electrical connection Helpful hints and tips...
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3 • All packing and transit bolts must be re- • Never use the appliance if the power sup- moved before use. Serious damage can ply cable, the control panel, the working occur to the product and to property if this surface or the base are damaged so that is not adhered to.
4 electrolux Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Detergent dispenser drawer...
5 Programme Chart user manual assy. The chart in the drawer can be replaced easily: remove the chart Various programme charts in different lan- from the drawer by pulling it towards the right guages are supplied with the appliance. One...
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7 Delay Start Door locked pilot light The programme can be delayed from 30 min The pilot light 9 illuminates when the pro- - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour gramme starts and indicates if the door can...
8 electrolux the programme are shown in the bottom part • Light of the display. After having pressed button • Quick 8 only the icon of the running phase stays on. • Super Quick 7.3: Heating phase • Refresh During the washing cycle the display shows •...
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9 Select the required programme by Measure out the detergent and the fab- turning the programme selector dial (1) ric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Turn the programme selector dial to the re- Measure out the amount of detergent re- quired programme.
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10 electrolux Select the temperature by pressing 3. Press button 8 : button 2 – the machine starts its hourly count- down. By selecting a programme, the appliance – The programme will start after the se- proposes automatically a default tempera- lected delay has expired.
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11 After a few minutes the pilot light 9 goes out Soil Level Icon Type of fabric and it is possible to open the door. Quick For very slightly If this pilot light remains lit, this means that soiled items...
12 electrolux Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Follow the wash code symbols on each gar- Treat any residual marks with bleach. ment label and the manufacturer’s washing Red wine: soak in water and detergent, instructions.
13 Quantity of detergent to be used of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or The type and quantity of detergent will de- from your local authority. If the water hard-...
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14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Wool/Handwash - Lana/A mano - Lã/Lavagem à SPIN REDUCTION mão RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm Max.
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15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Cotton economy - Algodón eco - Algodão eco SPIN REDUCTION 90° - 40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses...
16 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Blanket - Mantas - Edredão 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 700 rpm Max. load 2 kg Special programme for a single washable synthetic blanket or duvet.
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17 Washing drum Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap compartment should be removed.
18 electrolux Drain pump 5. Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using pliers. The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise dur- ing draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
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19 8. Check carefully whether the pump im- peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. 9. Replace the filter into the pump by in- 11. Close the pump door. serting it correctly into the special guides.
20 electrolux 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor. Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter.
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21 Once the problem has been eliminated, If after all checks, the problem persists, con- tact your local Service Centre. press the button 8 to restart the programme. Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. • Close firmly the door.
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22 electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (cre- ates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;...
23 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a soft- The machine makes an unusual noise: er start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.
24 electrolux Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Hours.Minutes) Delicates 40° Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.35 1) « Cotton Eco » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
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25 5. Open the porthole and remove the poly- Positioning styrene block fitted on the door seal. 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.
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26 electrolux Water inlet The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the Warning! This appliance must be tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer connected to a cold water supply.
27 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is injury through failure to comply with given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the above safety precaution.
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28 electrolux can then be washed at a lower tempera- • Measure out detergent according to the ture. water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.
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