Electrolux Professional WB6-20 User manual

Quick start
User manual
Washer-extractors
WB6–20 — WB6–27 — WB6–35
Original instructions 01201267/EN

Contents
Contents
1 Safety precautions...............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................................8
1.2 Personal protection equipment....................................................................................................9
1.3 Preliminary instructions ............................................................................................................10
2 Ergonomics certification..................................................................................................................... 11
3 Preparation.......................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Loading...................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Detergents ..............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Detergent container .................................................................................................................15
3.4 Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................16
3.5 Explanation of accelerometer....................................................................................................16
4 Control panel ....................................................................................................................................17
5 How to start the machine....................................................................................................................17
6 Wash programs description................................................................................................................19
7 Unloading .........................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Unloading side (barrier washer) ................................................................................................22
7.2 At the end of the day ................................................................................................................24
8 Daily maintenance.............................................................................................................................25
8.1 General...................................................................................................................................25
8.2 Every day................................................................................................................................25
8.3 Detergent container .................................................................................................................25
8.4 Descaling................................................................................................................................25
8.5 Maintenance to be carried out by qualified service personnel ......................................................25
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and component specifications.
Notice to the owner of the machine
In this Quick start user manual you will find the mandatory instructions about how to operate a basic machine. The
complete User manual can be found on Electrolux website: www.electrolux.com/professional
A wall instruction on how and when to do the maintenance of your machine is also available for printing on Electrolux
website. Put the wall instruction next to the machine to make it easier for the user to see and learn how to mainte-
nance the machine.
To make sure to use the latest and up to date manuals you should always use the manuals on Electrolux
website.
The following, and more, can be found in the complete user manual on the website:
• Distributor letter
• Note about A.C. power
• Weighing equipment
• Additionnal functions
• Error codes
• Preventive maintenance
• Lubricant table
• Explanation of washing symbols

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1 Safety precautions
This machine should be installed in conformance to the health and safety regulations, and only used in a sufficiently aerated
area.
Check the instructions before installing or using the machine.
Before any use, it is compulsory to read the instruction handbook.
Users must have learnt how the machine operates.
This device must not be installed in places accessible to the public.
The machine is only intended for water-wash use.
Do not allow minors to use the machine.
Do not hose down the machine with water.
Only use detergent intended for water-wash of textiles Never use dry cleaning agents.
The machine's door lock must under no circumstances be bypassed.
Servicing shall be carried out only by authorized personnel.
If the machine develops a fault, this must be reported to the person in charge as soon
as possible. This is important both for your safety and that of others.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety and understand the hazards involved.
Do not modify this appliance.
Only authorized spare parts shall be used.
It is forbidden to wash textiles soaked with solvents.
In order to prevent damage to the electronics (and other parts) that may occur as the
result of condensation, the machine should be placed in room temperature for 24 hours
before being used for the first time.
In case of a gas heated machine, do not assemble the machine on premises contain-
ing a dry cleaning machines or other similar machines.
Make sure note to over load the machine.
Please wash only items offering appropriate distribution inside the drum. Do not wash
items such as mattresses or shoes. Call our technical departments before washing
nonstandard items. Noncompliance with these instructions may void the manufactur-
er's guarantee in case of abuse of the washer-extractor.
IMPORTANT
Never try to open the outer drum door before the complete stop of the cage.
CAUTION
Disconnect all the sources of energy before any intervention on the machine.

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The machines comply with the European Directive EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity). They have been tested in laboratory and approved as such. It is so prohibited to
add wires or nonshielded electric cables in the cabinets except for option and executed
by qualified technician, strands or cables' troughs.
Considering that the volume of the outer drum is superior to 150 litres, the standard
kept for the electric part is the IN 60204.
Never use the main switch as an emergency stop. Use it only when the machine does
not work in progress. Instead of that, use the emergency stop buttons in both sides of
the machine.
CAUTION
The machine can work without the protective casing when the electric supply is not cut
off.
Interlock the main isolating switch with a padlock.
Close the steam or gas inlet valves.
CAUTION
With AIDO(Automatic Inner Door Opening) option, Take care of the disc of the opening
system on your side. Risk of cutting with the edge of the disc!!
Take care also of the locking system on your side; risk of cutting with the edge of the
plate!!
CAUTION
When you put your hands into the drum, take care of the edge of the outer drum doors
on yours sides. Risk of cutting with the edge of the metal plate!!

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IMPORTANT
Ensure that the machine is not loaded beyond its nominal capacity (see "Specific load"
in the instruction booklet’s technical characteristics).
An excessive load has consequences for the lifetime of the machine’s organs, as
follows:
• Rapid destruction of the suspension elements (springs, shock absorbers);
• Excessive fatigue of motorization elements (engine, belt);
• Rapid reduction of lifetime of drum bearings (rolling bearings);
• Opening and destruction of drum doors and tank doors during oil dehydration.
This is particularly important for your safety and that of others.
The consequence is an immediate cancellation of the warranty.
THINK OF THE ENVIRONMENT!
The use and handling of chemical products such as detergent, chlorine, acids, desca-
ling agents, etc may create hazards for health and environment ; the following precau-
tions should be taken:
• Do not breathe the dusts or steam;
• Avoid contact with skin or eyes (may cause burns);
• In case of important spillage, wear a protecting mask, gloves, and eye protectors;
• Handle with care;
• Consult the use and first aid advice on the packing;
• Do not dispose pure products in the environment.

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1.1 Symbols
Caution.
Caution, presence of dangerous current.
Caution, hot surface.
Read the instructions before using the machine.
Warning, do not operate with casing removed.

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1.2 Personal protection equipment
Given below is a summary table of the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be used
during the various phases of the machine’s service life.
Phase Protection
garments
Safety
footwear
Gloves Glasses Ear protectors Mask Safety helmet
Transport XO
Handling XO
Unpacking XO
Installation X O
Normal use X X X X
Adjustments OX
Routine
cleaning OX X O
Extraordinary
cleaning OX X O
Maintenance OXO
Dismantling OXO
Scrapping OXO
Legend :X: PPE required ; O: PPE available or to be used if necessary.
Normal use : Safety footwear must be defined for a use on a wet floor. And use glasses
and gloves to manipulate chemical products.

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1.3 Preliminary instructions
WARNING
Risk of jamming when opening the lower door for unloading
WARNING
Risk of jamming with trolley and lower door when opening (if trolley height = 850mm)
WARNING
Risk of the upper door being raised quickly on loading
WARNING
After the installation, Send back the commissionning form ,signed document, to Elec-
trolux to validate the warrantly of the product.

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2 Ergonomics certification
The human body is designed for movement and activity but physical stress injuries as a result of static and repetitive
movements or unfavorable working postures may occur.
The ergonomic features of our product, the ones which may influence your physical and cognitive interaction with it,
have been assessed and certified.
A product which exhibits ergonomic features, in fact, shall fulfil specific ergonomic requirements, belonging to three
different areas: Polytechnic, Biomedical and Psychosocial (usability and satisfaction).
For each of these areas, specific tests with real users have been performed. The product was therefore compliant
with the ergonomic acceptability criteria requested by the standards applied.
The product that you use is specifically studied and tested in order to minimise any physical problems associated to
the interactions with the product.
The loading and unloading of the linen and the interaction with the product may bring to incongruous postures and to
the handling of heavy weighs, inherent characteristics of the activity you do we tried to alleviate.
We would like to point out some operating procedures we suggest to adopt:
- Handle the linen in a balanced way, trying not to arch your back during the loading/unloading.
- Take in/out the laundry in small quantities. For example in 8 to 10 times for a WB6-20, which induces a load of ap-
proximately 3 kg with each manipulation.
- In order to avoid the entanglement of laundry including large dishes, add more rotation time in each direction.
- In case of linen entanglement, we advise you to add 30-45s of drain at the end of the program.
- We advise you to use a gripper to catch the laundry at the bottom of the drum. (as picture below)
- If possible, flex your legs and don’t bend forward your back during the placement of the linen in the lower box and
during the achievement of any lower maintenance actions or items.
- If possible, push the tray cart and pull it in order to reduce the distances.
- Keep the viewing distance in order to understand properly the information displayed in the interface or to view you
interest in the drum, reducing as much as possible the time spent with the eyes up (neck extensions).
In case several machines are managed by the same operator the repetitive movements will increase and as a conse-
quence of this the related biomechanical risk will increase exponentially.
Follow the below recommendations to avoid, as much as possible, operators acquiring bodily injury.
• Make sure there are suitable trolleys or baskets for loading, unloading and transportation.
• We advise you to use a mobile bottom trolley with a maximum height of 850mm.
• Organize job rotation in the working place in the case several machines are managed by the same operator.

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3 Preparation
Important
Sort the linen according to the instructions mentioned on the care labels.
Empty the pockets and clasp the slide fasteners.
Caution
Risk of cutting with all the edges of the outer doors.
Caution
You may have to open manually the outer door, to do so , see the next chapter ‘outer door manual opening’
3.1 Loading
Loading side
Press key "Door unblocking".
Open the loading door with the handle.(1)

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Open the inner drum doors.
Press the safety latch on Push with your hand(A) and at the same time
on the upper and lower doors with both hands.
Caution, maintain the doors until they are widely open.
Attention, risk of jamming when opening the doors.
You can also push with your finger on B. We suggest you to use gloves.
Load the linen in the inner drum. Be careful to distribute it correctly.
Caution
Make sure not to overload the machine.
Maximum load (1/10) Maximum load woolen linen (1/25)
WB6–20 20 kg 8 kg
WB6–27 27 kg 10 kg
WB6–35 35 kg 14 kg
Note!
Washing in nets
You must note, that it is better to use several nets, three or four in the same compartment rather than one or two.
More over, you should finish your load using loose linen if necessary.

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Close the inner drum doors and press them to check the good working of the
mechanical safety device (B).
If doors are not properly closed, they might open during a washing
cycle and strongly damage the machine.
Check that no piece of linen is wedged between the doors and the inner drum.
Close the loading door with the handle.(1)
The door will be locked with the launch of a program. The machine is
now ready to start the washing cycle.

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You can lock the door before running a washing program by press the key “door unlocking” :
Press key "Door unblocking".
3.2 Detergents
Add the correct amount of detergent and softener according to recommendations.
Warning
Take care when adding laundry products. Powder or liquids left in the compartments (scoops) may be corrosive.
Caution
Do not open the cover when the water valves are flushing water through the detergent dispenser. Take care when
adding laundry products.
3.3 Detergent container
The detergent container has four compartments. Each compartment is connected to a water valve. The water supply
to individual compartment is as follows :
Softener, liquid.
Main wash for liquid detergent.
Alt. for mop machines, liquid mop chemicals in last rinse.

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Pre-wash, powder or liquid detergent, if option “pre-wash” has been selected.
Main wash for powder detergent.
3.4 Maintenance
Important
Rinse the inside, every days with water, the detergents container.
Clean the detergent container at regular basis to avoid that it is being clogged by detergent residue.
Remove the siphons (A) and clean the detergent container and siphons with hot water and for example a small
brush.
3.5 Explanation of accelerometer
The WB6 appliance has an accelerometer to control the unbalance of the machine during the extraction (spinning)
process.
It controls and adjusts speed during spinning process, if the level is not obtain, your linen may be not enough
spinned.
In this case, check your loading linen !
And after, select another spinning program.
How does it work?
If the accelerometer detect a problem, then the speed is adjusting and wait several minutes to obtain the right speed.
Then, it can increase the speed to the next level. If not , you never obtain the high speed to obtain a good spinning
level.

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4 Control panel
The control panel is used to choose the wash program with options and to start and stop the machine. The control
panel includes a control knob and a display. This control panel also has five preset buttons.
1Control knob
2Display
3Preset buttons
Control knob
The control knob is used to select wash program, options and any other available functions.
Turn the knob until the required option is shown on the display.
d2120
Confirm your choice by pushing in the knob.
d2121
Repeat this procedure until all the required options have been chosen.
5 How to start the machine
Select the desired program by turning the control knob or select program with the quick selection buttons (if some of
the buttons are programmed with this function).
It is possible to select options (if some of the buttons are programmed with this function).

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Note!
Some programs do not allow options.
Start the machine by pressing the control knob.
Example of programs Example of options programmed in the buttons
NORMAL
1
Different temperatures can be selected.
40°C - 95°C.
MILD
1
Different temperatures can be selected.
40°C - 60°C.
HANDWASH
PREWASH
WASH
PRERINSE
RINSE
RINSE STOP
DOOR UNLOCKING
Buttons
The buttons on the panel can be programmed to be option buttons, quick selection buttons (used to select a pro-
gram) or both.
At delivery the buttons are programmed to work as options buttons.
The function of the buttons can be changed at any time. Information on how to program the buttons can be found in
the Programming and configuration manual and should only be done by a skilled/authorized person.

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6 Wash programs description
General
The machine is equipped with a number of programs adapted to the range of use to which the machine is intended.
It is recommended to follow the care labelling of the garment as fa as possible.
Normal 95 — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 8 minutes 85 °C Hot water Low level Signal 2 & 5
Extraction 30 seconds
Rinse 2 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 4 minutes High level Signal 2
Extraction 7 minutes
Synthetic 40 — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 10 minutes 40 °C Cold water Medium level Signal 2 & 5
Drain Yes
Rinse 2 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 4 minutes Medium level Signal 3
Extraction 4 minutes
Heavy soil 95 — (3H03)
Prewash 5 minutes 60 °C Hot and cold water Medium level Signal 1
Mainwash 8 minutes 85 °C Hot water Low level Signal 2 & 5
Extraction 30 seconds
Rinse 3 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 3 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 7 minutes
Heavy soil 60 — (3H03)
Prewash 5 minutes 40 °C Hot and cold water Medium level Signal 1
Mainwash 10 minutes 60 °C Hot water Low level Signal 2 & 5
Extraction 30 seconds
Rinse 3 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 3 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 7 minutes
Normal 70 — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 10 minutes 74 °C Hot water Medium level Signal 2 & 5
Cool down 45 °Cs
Drain Yes
Rinse 2 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 4 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 3 minutes

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Normal 60 — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 10 minutes 60 °C Hot water Low level Signal 2 & 5
Extraction 30 seconds
Rinse 2 x 2 minutes High level
Last rinse 4 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 7 minutes
Delicate 30 — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 6 minutes 30 °C Cold water High level Signal 2
Drain Yes, no rotation
Rinse 3 minutes High level
Last rinse 4 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 1.5 minutes Low
Rinse + Spin — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash No
Rinse No
Last rinse 4 minutes High level Signal 3
Extraction 5 minutes
Spin 5 min — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash No
Rinse No
Last rinse No
Extraction 5 minutes
Clean door opening — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash No
Rinse No
Drain 5 seconds
Last rinse No
Extraction No
Descaling — (3H03)
Prewash No
Mainwash 10 minutes 75 °C Hot water Low level Signal 1