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User Manual
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 3 3 electrolux Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 4 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel.....................................8 Use....................................................9 Washing hints..................................16 International wash code symbol ......19 Washing programme..................20-21 Programme information ...................22 Care and cleaning .......................
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 5 safety information electrolux 5 ● Wash small items such as socks, Safety Information laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. In the interest of your safety and to ● Do not use your washing machine to ensure the correct use, before wash articles with whalebones, installing and first using the material without hems or torn appliance, read this user manua
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 6 6 safety information electrolux ● If the appliance is installed in a ● Never use the washing machine if location subject to frost, please read the power supply cable, the control the “dangers of freezing”chapter. panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside ● Any plumbing work required to install of the washing machine is this appliance should be carried out accessible. by a qualified plumber or competent person. Child safety
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 7 electrolux product description 7 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 8 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 1 Programme selector dial 2 Temperature button 3 Spin reduction button 4 Prewash button 5 Extra Rinse button 6 Delay Start button 7 Display 8 Start/Pause button 9 Door pilot light
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 9 use electrolux 9 Measure out the detergent and the Use fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it First Use stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the “prewash” or “soak” ● Ensure that the electrical and water ( ) phase, pour it into the connections comply with the compartment marked . installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block and any mater
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 10 10 electrolux use Select the required programme Programme Option buttons Turn the programme selector dial to the Depending on the programme, different required programme. functions can be combined. These must The Start/Pause light starts to flash and be selected after choosing the desired the Display shows the duration of the programme and before depressing the selected programme. Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 11 use electrolux 11 Press the Spin button repeatedly to Rinse Hold : by selecting this option change the spin speed, if you want your the water of the last rinse is not emptied laundry to be spun at a speed different out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. from the one proposed by the washing When the programme has finished the machine. display shows a 0.00 flashing, the pilot The relevant light will light up. light (Door) is on, the Start/Pause Ma
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 12 12 electrolux use This button can be selected with all Selecting the delayed start. programmes except the wool and hand � Select the programme and the wash programmes. The machine required options. performs some additional rinses. � Select the delay start. This option is recommended for people � Depress “Start/Pause” button: the who are allergic to detergents, and in machine starts its hourly countdown. areas where the water is very soft. The program
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.33 Pagina 13 use electrolux 13 After the machine has started, only the End of programme running icon stays on. When the When the programme has finished a programme has finished, a flashing zero flashing zero is displayed, the “door” (0.00) is displayed. pilot light goes off and the door can be opened. Delayed start The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previo
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 14 14 electrolux use To start the selected programme, press A soil level icon will appear on the the “Start/Pause” button; the green display to indicate the choosen degree pilot light stops flashing. of soil. The “door” pilot light illuminates to Soil indicate that the appliance starts Icon Type of fabric Level operating and the door is locked. Intensive For heavy soiled items The “door” pilot light indicates if the door can be opened: Normal For normal
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 15 15 electrolux columns and margins use electrolux 15 Altering an option or a running If you cannot open the door but you programme need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial It is possible to change any option to “O”. After about 3 minutes the door before the programme carries it out. can be opened (pay attention to the Before you make any change, you must water level and temperature!). pause the washing machine b
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 16 16 electrolux washing hints columns and margins electrolux 16 Rub particularly soiled areas with a Washing hints special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in garment label and the manufacturer’s the programme charts. washing instructions. Sort the laundry as General rules: f
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 17 washing hints electrolux 17 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine Detergents and additives stain remover, lay the garment on a soft Good washing results also depend on cloth and dab the stain; treat several the choice of detergent and use of the times. correct quantities to avoid waste and Dried grease stains: moisten with protect the environment. Although turpentine, lay the garment on a soft biodegradable, detergents contain surface and dab the st
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 18 18 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be o
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 19 International wash code symbol electrolux 19 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature temperature temperature 95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C Hand wash Do not wash Delicate wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm ir
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132979070gb.qxd 31/07/2006 9.34 Pagina 20 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White and coloured Main wash from 95°C cotton: e.g. sheets, Cottons to (cold) Spin Red. tablecloths, household Normal 3 rinses linen, shirts, blouses, Long spin 95°- underwear. White and coloured cotton Main wash from 95°C economy, lightly- to 40°C Eco Spin Red. normally soiled items, 3 rinses 95°-40° shirts, blouses, Long s
