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WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
WM 1000 A
WM 1200 A
GB
124 972 670
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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 carefull
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Contents Maintenance and Cleaning 16-17 For the User Descaling 16 After each wash 16 Important Safety Information 2 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 17 The dangers of freezing 17 The Control Panel 6 Something Not Working 18-19 Operating sequence 7-10 Washing 4.5 kg of withe cotton at 95°C 7 Service and Spare Parts 19 Load the laundry 7 Guar
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Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. n 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. n Materials marked with the symbol are n The special wool programme with its new delicate recyclable. wash system treats your woollens with e
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Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 3 5 6 2 Programme guide 3 “Option” buttons MAINS PROGRAMMES Autowasher WM1000A COTTONS - LINENS Extra prewash A WOOL - DELICATES HEAVY QUICK SUPER FULL 4 ON/OFF button Whites B SHOWER SOIL WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD Wool H Fast coloureds C Non fast coloureds D Delicates J SENSOR Long spin Rinses K wash Short spin lux Drain SYNTHETICS - MIXED FABRICS F Mixed Fabrics IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE ON/OFF Rinses G Softeners
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The Control Panel 6 MAINS PROGRAMMES Autowasher WM1000A COTTONS - LINENS HEAVY QUICK SUPER FULL Extra prewash A WOOL - DELICATES SHOWER SOIL WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD B Whites Fast coloureds C Wool H Delicates Non fast coloureds D J SENSOR Rinses K Long spin wash Short spin lux Drain SYNTHETICS - MIXED FABRICS Mixed Fabrics F IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE ON/OFF Rinses G Softeners 123 4 5 7 4 Full Rinse Hold button 1 Heavy soil button Press this button to make the machine stop
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B Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a 3. Measure out the fabric cotton cycle at 60°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 the drawer gently. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C Supp
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6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: n the appliance is plugged in n the water supply taps are turned on n the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned n 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. T0001S 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the FULL RINSE HOLD button, the machine will stop with the wate
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F WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required option(s) Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They Depress HEAVY SOIL and/or QUICK WASH and/or are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a FULL RINSE HOLD button, if required. high temperature. HEAVY QUICK SUPER FULL 1. Load the laundry SOIL WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD 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 t
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7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the FULL RINSE HOLD button, the machine will stop with the water left in the drum, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and spin, release the same button. To drain only, select programme . 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 prog
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Washing Hints n Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic first few times you use the appliance. washing machines. n Use the correct quantities of detergent. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: n For wool, use gentle detergent only in small quantities. 1000g = 1 kg n Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care Sheet 700-1000 g and kept out of reach of children. n Some stains such as fruit
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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 the appearance of your clothes and TRADITIONAL POWDERS househ
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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) 95 without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes 60 Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Vi
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Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Degree of soil Programme Max. Wash programme Description Possible options time and type of laundry dial position load mins. Prewash For heavy soiled cotton EXTRA at 40 °C items (whites and 4.5 kg 18 A PREWASH Short spin at coloureds). 650 rpm White cotton, for HEAVY SOIL example normally soiled Wash at 95 °C QUICK WASH WHITES work garments, sheets, 3 rinses SUPER RINSE 4.5 kg 105 B household linen, Long spin FULL RINSE underwear, towels.
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Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Progr. Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Wash programme Description time and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Prewash Heavy soiled synthetics EXTRA at 40 °C or mixed fabrics, not 2 kg 15 A PREWASH Short spin at wool 650 rpm Synthetic or mixed HEAVY SOIL fabrics, underwear, Wash at 50 °C MIXED QUICK WASH coloured garments, 3 rinses 2 kg 70 F FABRICS FULL RINSE non-shrink shirts, Short spin HOLD b
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Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you Cleaning the drawer recess must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean supply. the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Descaling Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a w
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Clean carefully under a fast running tap. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. n Turn off the water taps. n Unscrew the inlet hoses. n 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 . P0040 n Disconnect the appliance. n Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose. Warning n When you intend to start the machine up aga
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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 Possible causes The machine does not start n The door has
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Symptom Possible causes n The programme is still running. The door will not open n The door lock has not yet released. n There is water in the tub n Spinning starts late or the machine The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the does not spin 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 laun
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Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions We, Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of This guarantee does not cover: the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or any n Damage or calls resulting from transportation, part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. repair or replace the same FRE