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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 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 provided in the int
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 3 Contents Wash Care Symbols 17 For the User Maintenance and Cleaning 18-19 Important Safety Information 2 Descaling 18 After each wash 18 Your New Washer-Dryer 4 Maintenance wash 18 Description of the Appliance 5 External cleaning 18 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Cleaning the dispenser drawer 18 Child safety feature 5 Cleaning the drawer recess 18 The Control Panel 6 Cleaning the filter 18-19 The dangers of freezing 19 Operating sequence 7-11 Something N
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 4 Your New Washer-Dryer Your new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. It is gentle with your laundry, simple to use and easy to care for. ● Programme and temperature setting using the In the interest programme selector. of the environment ● The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. ● Materials marked with the s
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Drying indicator light 4 Drying time selector dial 5 “Option” buttons
6 “ON/OFF” button 7 “Mains-on” light 8 Programme selector dial 9 Door opening handle 10 Filter 11 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 6 The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 6 Super Rinse button By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and 2 Drying indicator light linens the machine will perform an additional rinse. This is recommended for people who are allergic to This light illuminates when the machine is drying. detergents and in areas where the water is very soft. 3 Drying time selector dial 7 Rinse Hold button Graduated up to 1
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 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 the drawer gently.
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 8 6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ● the appliance is plugged in ● the water supply taps are turned on ● the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned ● the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the ON/OFF button .: the mains-on light will ill uminate and the machine starts operating. 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD but
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 9 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the Suppose you have 2 kg of mixed fabrics to wash. They programme H. are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. 5. Start the ma
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 10 DRYING 2.5 KG OF COTTON 4. Start the machine You have for example just machine-washed and spun at Depress the ON/OFF button , the mains-on light and 1200 rpm 5 kg of laundry. drying light will illuminate and the machine starts They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you operating. want to iron as soon as they are dry. Switch off the machine. Then remove the laundry from the appliance and divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 2
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 11 AUTODRYING 1 KG OF MIXED FABRICS 5. Select the required time You intend to wash and dry automatically 1 kg of mixed Following indications given in the programme chart on fabrics which have to be ironed. page 16, turn the time selector dial clockwise to the 40 Proceed as follows: mins setting in the green sector. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch outward. Load the items one at a time and close the door. 2. Measure out the d
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 12 Washing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the ● Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are first few times you use the appliance. difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products, which can be found The average weights of the most common items are in most household shops. In some cases it may help listed below as a guide: to soak the stain before washing with a special pre- 1000g
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 13 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 to your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 14 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 at 40 °C WHITES For heavy soiled cotton Wash at 95 °C WITH items (whites and 5 kg 25 A 3 rinses, Long PREWASH coloureds). spin at 1200 rpm White cotton, for Wash at 95 °C example normally soiled 3 rinses WHITES work garments, sheets, 5 kg 125 B Long spin at househo
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Important: When the automatic NON-STOP washing plus drying programme is used for synthetics, there is a short spin at 850 rpm before drying starts. Progr. Degree of soil Programme Possible Max. Wash programme Description time and type of laundry dial position options load mins. Synthetic or mixed Wash at 50 °C fabrics, underwear, 3 rinses SYNTHETICS coloured garments, 2 k
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 16 Drying Programmes Programme/ Drying time Degree of drying Max. load Spin speed Type of fabric mins 2.5 kg 1200 100-110 G Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) 1.5 kg 1200 55-65 Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without L 1.5 kg 850 100-110 ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, 1 kg 850 55-65 household linen) 2.5 kg 1200 70-80 G Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) 1.5 kg 1200 40-50 Iron
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 17 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 without Special Finishes Normal (Maximum) Co
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 18 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 prevent the format
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 19 Unscrew and remove the filter. Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hoses. Clean carefully under a fast running tap. The dangers of freezing Warning If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, When the appliance is in use and depending on the certain precautions should be taken. programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. ● Turn off the water taps. Never remove the filter during a w
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132984350.qxd 20/07/2005 11.02 Pagina 20 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 Electrolux 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 P
