Electrolux C240 Specification sheet

Operating and installation manual
Hydro-extractor
C240 / C240R
C260 / C260R
C290R 487 22 52 21.01
GB

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List of contents:
Instruction for use:
General, safety........................................................................................................... 5
Procedure for use ...................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 7
Installation:
Unpacking, open the lid, come with all types............................................................. 8
Positioning, drains...................................................................................................... 9
Quality requirements, concreting of foundation ......................................................... 10
Concreting, procedure ............................................................................................... 11
Attachment and fitting of hydro-extractor................................................................... 12
Technical data............................................................................................................ 14
Electrical installation .................................................................................................. 15
Voltage change.......................................................................................................... 16
Test runs .................................................................................................................... 17
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes
to design and material specifications.
Safety instructions
The machine must not be used by children.
Do not leave children alone or unattended near the machine.
The machine must not be sprayed with water.
Mechanical and electrical installation and service are only to be
carried out by authorised personnel.
The machine's lid lock must not be by-passed under any
circumstances.
The machine is not to be connected to a central timer which
disconnects the mains supply at a certain time. The cover
cannot be opened if the current is disconnected while an
extraction cycle is in progress. This means that there is a risk of
the lid being opened by force.
If there is a fault in the extractor e.g. when the yellow lamp at the
STOP button is flashing, report the matter to the technician as
soon as possible. This is important for your own saftey as well
as the safety of others.
Hydro-extractors, drum volume 38 or 58 or 88 litres

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General
The hydro-extractor is an invaluable
complement to a washing machine and other
drying equipment:
It complements the washing machine by very
efficient dewatering of the laundry after the
wash programme is completed.
It complements the tumble dryer or drying
cabinet by considerably reducing the drying
time. Drying of clothes is energy-intensive and
an efficient hydro-extractor can save
considerable amounts of energy every year.
Safety
The safety is controlled by two independently
working rotation guards in the motor.
The lid has a mechanical lock. Types 38 and
58 litres also feature an electronic monitoring
device to keep the hydro-extractor from
starting if the lid is not closed.
If the power is disconnected, the lid will remain
closed on all types of hydro-extractor.
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Warning
The hydro-extractor must not be
used by children.
Do not leave children alone or
unattended near of the hydro-
extractor.
If you detect a fault on the hydro-
extractor, report it without delay to
the technician responsible. This is
important for your own safety as well
as the safety of others.
Service door
Lid

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1943
Procedure for use
Preparation
Place the load in an even layer all around the
drum
Place long articles in a zig-zag fashion so that
they are not stretched unnecessarily while being
extracted.
Place heavy items at the bottom and light items
at the top.
Check that items do not hang over the edge of
the extractors drum.
Finish by placing a towel or similar at the top. Be
sure to keep the towel within the edge of the
drum.
Starting up
Turn the cover onto the extractor and press it
down.
For extractor with coin box: Insert coins in the
coin box; the START button will then begin
flashing.
Start the extractor by pressing the START button.
The programmed extraction time is 5 min. The lid
is locked during the extraction time. If shorter
extraction time is required - press the STOP
button.
Unevenly loaded drum
If the drum is unevenly loaded there will be too
much imbalance during extraction The extractor
will stop automatically after a few seconds and
the green lamp at the button will flash. Open the
lid by pressing the -button.
Distribute the load evenly in the drum and restart.
Completion
When the extraction time is over, the extractor
stops automatically. Open the lid by pressing the
- button. Turn the lid to the left and take out
the laundry.
Leave the extractor in the condition you want to
find it.
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1940
2
1941
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1942
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Maintenance
The below-mentioned intervals for maintenance
apply in situations of normal use, e.g. a tenancy
estate laundry.
If the machine is used professionally, e.g. in a
laundrette, this interval should be halved.
Every 14 days
It is important to carry out regular checks of the
hydro extractor's function, particularly for
personal safty reasons.
Check the following:
• that the cover cannot be opened while the
extraction cycle is in progress,
• that the STOP button is working,
• that the switch and electrical cabel to the
machine are undamaged.
If the extractor has a fault e.g. when the
yellow lamp at the STOP button is
flashing, this must be reported as soon as
possible to the person in charge. This is
important for your own safety and for the
safety of others.
CAUTION
The extractor must not be sprayed with
water. If the machine is dirty, wipe it with a
moist cloth.

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Installation of hydro-extractor:
With freely suspended basket
Unpacking
The hydro-extractor is protected against transport
damage and bolted to a pallet before delivery.
The transport protection consists of a wooden
plug fitted between the pallet and the
counterweight of the motor. Through the pallet
and the wooden plug, a bolt has been entered to
reach into the counterweight. When the hydro-
extractor is loosened from the pallet, the pallet
bolts are loosened through the service door of
the hydro-extractor and the transport protection
bolt must be loosened from the bottom of the
pallet.
Never lift the hydro-extractor drum!
With rigidly suspended basket
Unpacking
The hydro-extractor comes bolted to a transport
pallet and the bolts in the pallet must be
loosened through the service door of the hydro-
extractor.
Never lift the hydro-extractor drum!
Open the lid
All types
Drain hose is placed in the drum. The lid can be
opened as follows:
• Remove the cover of the control unit on the
rear of the hydro-extractor.
• Press the bar of the coil upwards.
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1945
2
1948
2
Come with all types of hydro-extractor
Fitting template
Spacers
Base plates
Clamps for drain hose
* Nameplate for attachment to hydro-extractor
* Hydro-extractor log
* Come with some models only.

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Positioning
The extractor is to be placed as close to a floor
drain or gutter as possible.
The distance to the wall or other equipment must
be at least 250 mm. The distance on the left side
must be at least 250 mm.
To facilitate servicing, it is recommended to
leave a space of min. one metre behind the
machine.
DrainFit the rubber hose. Dimension of the drain pipe:
hose Ø76 mm.
Mount the hose so that there is an unrestricted
slope towards the floor gutter.
Leave at least 25 mm air space between the
drain hose and the floor grate or the gutter. 2
1950
1
1949
1 m
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1

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Quality requirements concerning the base
The base must be very stable in order to absorb
the dynamic forces transferred in the spinning
process.
Normally, the hydro-extractor can be attached by
means of expansion bolts (size M12) directly into
a concrete floor of good quality and adequate
thickness - see bolt height Bin the table below;
or the enclosed foundation bolts can be cast into
the floor, see procedure next page.
Concreting of foundation for all types of
hydro-extractor
If there is uncertainty as to the quality of the
floor, or if the working height of the hydro-
extractor is too low, it could be a good idea to
build up a concrete foundation. This foundation
should have a height of approx. 100 mm and its
minimum dimensions should be as stated in the
table.
Installation of all types of hydro-extractor
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A
AB
1
38 litres 58 litres 88 litres
A600 mm 700 mm 800 mm
Bfreely suspended basket 32 mm 32 mm
Brigidly suspended basket 60 mm 45 mm 55 mm
Bolts for freely suspended basket 3 pcs.4 pcs
Bolts rigidly suspended basket 3 pcs 4 pcs 4 pcs
Type of hydro-extractor

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L + 120 mm
L
100
;;;;;
;;;;;
75
1
Concreting, procedure:
• Cut out the floor approx. 75 mm down. Make
sure that the sides of the hole have an
outwards slope; the lower longitudinal
dimension L must be 120 mm bigger than the
dimension at the edge of the floor. Build up a
casting mould, see fig. 1.
• Water the hole thoroughly and apply cement
plaster to the bottom and sides of the hole.
• Concrete the foundation. Foundation bolts can
be concreted into the foundation. Use the
template that comes with the machine to
position the bolts. Make sure that the surface is
entirely horizontal.
• Allow the new concrete to dry for at least 48
hours before placing the hydro-extractor on it.
Fit the hydro-extractor as described on the
following pages.
Installation of all types of hydro-extractor
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NB!
Check the nuts and tighten them
when the hydro-extractor has been
in operation for a few months.
Attachment of hydro-extractor with
freely suspended basket
When using expander bolts use size M12.
Drill holes in the floor. The depth and diameter
must fit the expander bolts used.
To position holes correctly you can use the
template which is supplied. The extractor bottom
plate can also be used as a template.
Place the expander bolts in the holes.
Fitting of hydro-extractor
Position the hydro-extractor and adjust it to
make it completely horizontal. Place the spacers
(A) below the bottom ring and around the
foundation bolts. It is important that these
gaskets cover the full surface of the foot.
Position the square base gaskets (B) and the
lock-nuts (C). It is important to fit the square
gasket under the lock-nut, since this will ensure
the right distribution of the mechanical load.
To prevent vibration in the hydro-extractor and
thus the risk of dislodgement, spacers (D) can
be placed between the attachment bolts. These
spacers (D) must be so high, approx. 3-4 mm,
that the bottom ring will deflect approx. 1-2 mm.
It is important for the bottom ring to be stressed
when the bolts are fastened at full torque.
2 mm
3-4 mm
C
B
AD
Bottom ring

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Attachment of hydro-extractor with
rigidly suspended basket
Position the hydro-extractor. Adjust the extractor
to make it completely horizontal. Use gaskets
made of stainless or galvanised metal plate to
place under the feet of the machine. The
gaskets must be big enough to cover the entire
surface of the foot.
Fit the square gaskets and nuts.
NB!
Check the nuts and tighten them when the
hydro-extractor has been in use for a few
months.
0029
1984
58 and 88 litres
38 litres

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0.04 0.06 0.04 0.06 0.13
1.0±0,1 1,4±0.15 1.0±0.25 1.9±0.4 3.0±0.6
< 70 < 70 < 70 < 70 < 70
74 109 85 140 190
850 870 910 980 1050
660 785 660 785 910
515 640 515 640 770
665 790 665 790 920
320 330 390 420 475
C
D
B
A
E
Drum suspension
Basket volume in litres
Free
suspension
38 L
Free
suspension
58 L
Rigid
suspension
38 L
Rigid
suspension
58 L
Rigid
suspension
88 L
Basket Capacity [kg]
(Dry garments)
Basket Speed
[rpm]
Basket G-factor [kp/kg]
Power consumption per spin [kWh]
Max. Floor load per spin (50 Hz)[kN]
Sound pressure level
[dB(A)]
ATotal height [mm]
BMax. depth [mm]
DMax. width [mm]
50 Hz 1450
60 Hz 1740 50 Hz 1450
60 Hz 1740 50 Hz 1450
60 Hz 1740 50 Hz 1450
60 Hz 1740 50 Hz 1450
60 Hz 1740
50 Hz 440
60 Hz 635 50 Hz 575 60 Hz 830 50 Hz 440
60 Hz 635 50 Hz 575
60 Hz 830 50 Hz 705
60 Hz 1015
Technical data for hydro-extractors with 50 Hz and 60 Hz
mains frequency
Weight net [kg]
CDiameter [mm]
EHeight to drain outlet
[mm]
Drain outlet
Ø 75
812 812 18

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Electrical installation.
Electrical Installation is to be carried out by an
authorized electrician.
Switch
Fit a current switch prior to the extractor.
The cable between switch and hydro-extractor
must comply with at least HO5VV-F in
accordance with CEE(13)53 and must hang in a
loop.
FuseFit a current switch prior to the extractor.
Connect the extractor to a separate fuse board.
The motor is fitted with a thermal fuse, which is
why separate motor protection is unnecessary.
Warning
The hydro-extractor must not be connected to a
central timer which disconnects the power
supply at a certain time. The lid cannot be
opened If the current is disconnected while an
extraction cycle is in progress. This means that
there is a risk of the lid being opened by force.
1968
Voltage 200 V 3 AC 230 V 3 AC 400 V 3 AC 415 V 3 AC
Fuse, slow 10A 10A 10A 10A
Cable 4 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm2
Voltage 115 V 3 AC 200 V 3 AC 208-240 V 3 AC 380 V 3 AC 440 V 3 AC
Fuse, slow 16A 10A 10A 10A 10A
Cable 4 x 2.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm2
Voltage 200 V 3 AC 230 V 3 AC 400 V 3 AC 415 V 3 AC
Fuse, slow 16A 16A 10A 10A
Cable 4 x 2.5 mm24 x 2.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm2
Voltage 115 V 3 AC 200 V 3 AC 208-240 V 3 AC 380 V 3 AC 440 V 3 AC
Fuse, slow 25A 16A 16A 10A 10A
Cable 4 x 6.0 mm24 x 2.5 mm24 x 2.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm24 x 1.5 mm2
38 litres
58 and 88 litres
50Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz

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Voltage change
Voltage change must be done by authorized
personnel.
Some extractors have a dual voltage facility and
can be changed over in connection with
installation.
An extractor, which upon delivery is connected
for 400-415 V 3 AC (Y-connection), can be
changed over to 230 V 3 AC (∆-connection) and
vice versa
The change-over is done in the control unit.
How to change voltage:
•Remove the wire harness between the motor
and relay.
•Connect the supplied wire harness (B) for
∆-connection, (Wire harness A is for
Y-connection).
•Move the connector on the transformer from
400 or 415 V to the two pins for 230 V or vice
versa
Time-setting
The hydro-extraction time is pre-set to five
minutes. This time can be adjusted from three
to ten minutes, see fig 3 (C) and the table.
NB! (D) only applies to printed circuits for coin
operation.
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1
1967
AB
(Y) (∆)
2
3
2
440415
400
230
1972
123
3OFF OFF OFF
4OFF OFF ON
5OFF ON OFF
6OFF ON ON
7ONOFF OFF
8ONOFF ON
9ONONOFF
10 ON ON ON
NB! The power must be disconnected before
altering the time.
TIME
MIN. SETTING
S6
S3
123
ON ON ON
123
ON ON ON
S5
C
3
D
OFF
ON

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1956
2
1968
Relay 2
Relay 1
Test run
When the installation work has been
completed, a functional check must be carried
out as follows:
1.Make sure that the main switch is in OFF
position and that the drum is empty.
Close the lid.
2.Turn the main switch ON. The green lamp for
- button must now flash. Press the button
to open the lid.
If the hydro-extractor receives a wrong phase
sequence, relay 2 of the automatic controls
(the relay normally used for braking) will be
activated and the hydro-extractor will start
without the lid being opened.
If this happens, the main switch must be
turned off and two of the phases in the
automatic controls must be swapped, before
a new functional test is carried out.
3.Close the lid. The hydro-extractor will state:
•The lamp at the START button flashes.
•The lamp at the - button lights up.
Push the START button.
Check the spinning time. The preset time is 5
minutes; this can be changed.
Check that the green lamp at the START
button is lit during spinning. When the time has
passed, the green lamp for lid opening must
flash. Press the - button.
Check hat the drum has in fact stopped when
the lid is opened.
4.Close the lid and push START. When the
drum has reached its full speed, push STOP
button. The drum must now stop and it must
be possible to open the lid by pressing
the - button.
NB!
If the yellow lamp at the STOP button
flashes, the hydro-extractor has a fault.
5.Clean the hydro-extractor after completing
the test run.