Electrolux Professional WE170PP User manual

157005796-A-422021
User Manual
Washing Machine
WE 170PP
Original Instructions.

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................3
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................... 7
3. BEFORE FIRST USE............................................................................................9
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 10
5. PROGRAMMES.................................................................................................11
6. SETTINGS......................................................................................................... 11
7. DAILY USE.........................................................................................................12
8. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................... 16
9. CARE AND CLEANING......................................................................................17
10. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................22
11. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING...................................................................... 24
12. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................... 25
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS...................................................................... 25
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 Installation
•This appliance is for commercial use only.
•Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
appliance.
•Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
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•Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is
to be moved in the future they must be reattached to
lock the drum to prevent an internal damage.
•Always take care when moving the appliance as it is
heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
•Make sure that the appliance is stable during
transportation.
•Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the
electricity supply during installation, maintenance and
repairs and cannot be reconnected until all work has
been carried out.
•Do not install or use the appliance where the
temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is
exposed to the weather.
•Make sure that all health and safety regulations are
obeyed when the appliance is installed in a commercial/
public environment.
•Do not install the appliance in a moving platform (e.g. on
a ship).
•The oor area on which the appliance is to be installed
must be at, stable, heat resistant and clean.
•Make sure that there is air circulation between the
appliance and the oor.
•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must
not be obstructed by a carpet.
•Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between
the appliance and the carpet.
•Do not install the appliance where the appliance door
can not be fully opened.
•Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage
under the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service
Centre to ensure which accessories can be used.
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1.3 Electrical Connection
•The appliance must be correctly earthed. The
manufacturer is not responsible for the consequences
of an inadequate earthing system.
•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
•Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are
compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and
to the mains cable.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the
end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to
the mains plug after the installation.
•Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with
wet hands.
•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance.
Always pull the mains plug.
•Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance has a 13 A
mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the
mains plug, use a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
1.4 Water connection
•Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
•Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a
long time, where repair work has been carried out or
new devices tted (water meters, etc.), let the water ow
until it is clean and clear.
•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0
MPa).
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•Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and
after the rst use of the appliance.
1.5 Use
•Do not change the specication of this appliance.
•Obey the safety instructions on the detergent
packaging.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•Do not put ammable products or items that are wet
with ammable products in, near or on the appliance.
•Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the
laundry.
•Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme
operates. The glass can be hot.
1.6 Care and cleaning
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
1.7 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
•Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam.
•To replace the internal lighting, contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
1.8 Service
•To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service
Centre. Use original spare parts only.
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•Please note that self-repair or non-professional repair
can have safety consequences and might void the
guarantee.
•Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare
part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to
withstand extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or
are intended to signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not intended to be
used in other applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
1.9 Disposal
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and
water supplies.
•Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance
and dispose of it.
•Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from
becoming trapped in the drum.
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Appliance overview
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1 2
5
6
7
8
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Internal light
6Rating plate
7Drain pump lter and emergency door
opening
8Feet for levelling the appliance
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2.2 Accessories
1
45
2 3
1 Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge of a
sink.
3Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side of the
cabinet after the removal of the transit
bolts.
4Inlet hoses
To connect the appliance to the cold and
hot water tap: blue cap hose for cold water
and red cap hose for hot water.
5Flap for liquid detergent
To slow down the liquid detergent ow.
2.3 Available from your
authorized vendor
Only appropriate accessories
approved by Electrolux
ensure the safety standards
of the appliance. If
unapproved parts are used,
any claims will be invalidated.
Stacking kit
Stacking kit can be used
only with the tumble dryers
specied in the leaet. See
the leaet attached.
Read carefully the instruc-
tions supplied with the ac-
cessory.
Pedestal with the drawer
To put the appliance higher at the level
what helps to easy load and remove the
laundry.
The drawer can be used for laundry
storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products
and more.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
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Anchoring kit
4x
If you install the appliance on a concrete
base, please make sure to order the
correct anchoring kit.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
Coin operated machine
If the appliance is set in a public place, it
can be connected to a coin operated
machine.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
WARNING!
The coin operated machine is
available from Authorised
Electrolux Service only and
has to be installed by the
Authorised Service only.
External detergent dispenser
The liquid detergent can be loaded
automatically from an external dispenser.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
3. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that all transit bolts are
removed.
2. Make sure that the electrical and
water connection are available.
3. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.
4. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
compartment for washing phase.
5. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry. This removes all possible dirt
from the drum and the tub.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
4
31 2
1On/Off button
2Display
3Programme buttons
4Start/Pause button
4.2 Display
Washing phase indicator.
Rinsing phase indicator.
Programme indicator.
Spinning phase indicator.
Programme spin speed.
This indicator appears when the appliance is connected to the coin
operated machine.
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Time to end indicator and value.
The digit will also show:
• Alarm codes. Refer to "Introduction" section in "Trouble-
shooting" chapter.
• Programme end.
• If connected to the coin operated machine, the programme cost.
• The total operating hours. Refer to "Working hour counter" sec-
tion in the "Settings" chapter.
Child lock indicator.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programmes and
water temperature1)
Maximum
load2)
Spin speed
Programme description
8 kg
1400 rpm White cottons Normal soil and light soil.3)
8 kg
1400 rpm Coloured cottons Normal soil and light soil.4)
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normally
and lightly soiled items.
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally
soiled items.
30 °C
2 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and other fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-
bol5).
1) If connected, hot water is loaded only in the programmes and .
2) For an optimal result, the maximum load indicated for each programme is recommended.
3) A detergent with bleach should be used.
4) A detergent without bleach should be used.
5) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum
doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
6. SETTINGS
6.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press the and buttons
simultaneously until the related
indicator comes on in the dispaly:
– : Child lock activated.
– : Child lock deactivated.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
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• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
If the appliance is connected
to coin operated machine,
the child lock activates
automatically 5 minutes after
the programme start.
6.2 Working hour counter
You can check the total operating hours of
the appliance.
Press the and buttons
simultaneously for some seconds to
activate the counter. The display shows
rst the hours and then the minutes.
To return to the normal use, press any
programme buttons.
7. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door
2. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
4. Close the door.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to the laundry.
7.2 Installing the ap for liquid
detergent
• Open the detergent dispenser.
• Install the ap for liquid detergent in the
compartment .
7.3 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the compartments.
3. Carefully close the detergent drawer
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7.4 Detergent compartments
CAUTION!
Use only specied detergents for washing machine.
Always obey the instructions that you nd on the packaging of the detergent
products.
Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
7.5 Bleach
Alternatively the softener, it is also possible
to use a bleach agent in the compartment
with the programmes for white
cottons.
Proceed as follows:
1. Put the bleach in the compartment
.
Do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer.
2. Run a programme for white cottons.
3. At the end of the programme, run the
rinse programme or a programme with
the rinse option. Use softener, if
desired.
This helps to eliminate any bleach
residues.
Never pour bleach and
softener into the
compartment at the same
time.
7.6 Liquid or powder detergent
• Position A for powder detergent
(factory setting).
• Position B for liquid detergent.
When you use the liquid
detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or
thick liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid
then the maximum level.
• Do not set the prewash
phase.
• Do not set the delay start.
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1.
A
2.
3.
B
4.
7.7 Activating the appliance
Press the button to activate the
appliance.
The led of the button starts ashing.
The appliance proposes the programme
as default programme.
7.8 Setting a programme
Press the desired programme button.
In the display, the washing temperature,
the spin speed and the time to end
change accordingly, e.g:
7.9 Coin operated machine
Insert the correct amount of coins as
shown in the appliance display.
Press the button to start the
appliance.
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The display shows the
message if the
washing cycle has not been
paid yet.
7.10 Starting a programme
Press the button .
• The indicator of the button
stops ashing and stays on.
• The indicator of the running phase
starts ashing on the display.
• The programme starts and the
door locks.
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance lls
water.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance can adjust
the programme duration
automatically depending
with the laundry load.
• The display shows the
new time to end.
7.11 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button for some seconds
to cancel the programme and to
deactivate the appliance.
WARNING!
If the appliance has already
uploaded water, the door
remains locked.
2. Press the same button again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not ll the detergent again.
If the appliance is connected
to a coin operated machine,
you can cancel a programme
only within 5 minutes
maximum after the
programme starts. After this
time the child lock is
activated automatically.
7.12 At the end of the
programme
The appliance stops automatically.
In the display comes on.
The indicator of button goes off.
The door unlocks.
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
3. Close the water tap.
4. Press the button for some seconds
to deactivate the appliance.
Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mildew
and odours.
7.13 AUTO OFF option
The AUTO OFF option automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease the
energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press the button
.
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a new
cycle.
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8. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are
on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured items
together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the rst wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
rst times.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains
with a suitable detergent before putting
in drum.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights,
shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase leading
to excessive vibration. If this occurs:
- interrupt the programme and open
the door (refer to "Daily Use" chapter);
-manually redistribute the load so that
the items are spaced evenly around the
tub;
-press the Start/Pause button. The
spin phase continues.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts,
cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any
other loose elements.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
8.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufcient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
Do not spray stain remover on garments
near the appliance as it is corrosive to the
plastic parts.
8.3 Detergent type and quantity.
The choice of detergent and use of correct
quantities not only affects your wash
performance, but also helps to avoid
waste and protect the environment:
• Use only detergents and other
treatments specially made for washing
machines. First, follow these generic
rules:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer
powder detergents containing
bleach for whites and laundry
sanitization,
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– liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes
(60 °C max) for all types of fabric,
or special ones for woollens only.
• The choice and quantity of detergent
will depend on: type of fabric
(delicates, woollens, cottons, etc), the
colour of clothes, size of the load,
degree of soiling, wash temperature
and hardness of the water used.
• Follow the instructions that you nd on
packaging of the detergents or other
treatments without exceeding the
indicated maximum level ( ).
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• Use less detergent if:
– you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
– there is large amounts of foam
during washing.
• When using detergent tabs or pods,
always put them inside the drum, not in
the detergent dispenser.
Insufficient detergent may cause:
• unsatisfactory washing results,
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes,
• mould in the appliance.
Excessive detergent may cause:
• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.
8.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect
the environment, we recommend that you
follow these tips:
•Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewash in order to
save detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).
• Loading the appliance to the maximum
capacity indicated for each
programmes helps to reduce energy
and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer
and check the water hardness of your
domestic system. Refer to "Water
hardness".
8.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
nd on the packaging of the product.
9. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do
not use a scouring pads or any scratching
material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not use the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
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9.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water descaling product for washing
machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you nd on the
packaging of the product.
9.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is
possible that some detergent stays in the
drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.
9.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove all
objects from the inner part.
9.5 Cleaning the drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles. Only use
special products to remove rust particles
from the drum.
We suggest you to:
1. Clean the drum with special product
for stainless steel.
2. Start a short programme for cotton at
the maximum temperature with a
small quantity of detergent.
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9.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1.
1
2
2.
3. 4.
9.7 Cleaning the drain lter
Do not clean the drain lter if the water in the appliance is hot.
Regularly check the drain pump lter and make sure that it is clean.
Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops owing out.
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