Electrolux EWX 127410 W User manual

EWX 127410 W
EWX 147410 W
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EN WASHER DRYER USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Safety instructions 3
Product description 5
Control panel 6
First use 9
Personalisation 9
Daily use 9
Use - Drying 12
Use - Washing & Drying 13
Helpful hints and tips 14
Washing programmes 16
Drying Programmes 19
Care and cleaning 19
What to do if… 22
Technical data 25
Consumption values 26
Installation 26
Electrical connection 31
Building in 32
Environment concerns 34
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and dam-
ages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for fu-
ture reference.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical
sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and
knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision
or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person
who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend
you activate it.
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GENERAL SAFETY
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 7 kg (refer to the “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
•Donotinstalloruse the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install
the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the ap-
pliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation be-
tween the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-
tension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Service Centre.
• 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.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance
has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessa-
ry to change the fuse in the mains plug,
use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.
•
This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Make sure not to 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 you connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long time,
let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
USE
Warning! Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while
a programme operates. The glass can be
hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal ob-
jects from the laundry.
• The final part of the drying cycle occurs
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure
that the items will not be damaged.
If you stop the appliance before the end
of the drying cycle, immediately remove
and spread out all items, so that the heat
can dissipate.
• If you use detergent, fabric softener or
similar products, obey the instructions on
the packaging.
• Wipe away lint that has accumulated
around the appliance.
• Do not dry the damaged items which
contain padding or fillings .
• Do not dry items such as foam rubber
(latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles and rubber backed articles.
• Before drying items that have been in
contact with substances such as cooking
oil, acetone, alcohol , petrol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers, wash them in hot water
with an extra amount of detergent.
• Do not dry items if industrial chemicals
have been used for cleaning.
• Make sure that no gas lighters or match-
es have been left in the pockets of the
clothing.
• Only dry fabrics which are applicable to
dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the in-
structions on the fabric label.
• Do not dry not washed items in the appli-
ance.
• If you have washed your laundry with a
stain remover start an extra rinse cycle
before you start the appliance.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
– If you use a detergent ball, remove it
before you set the drying programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball when you
set a non-stop programme.
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Obey the maximum load volume.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the ap-
pliance.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
DISPOSAL
Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.
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• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent chil-
dren and pets to get closed in the appli-
ance.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows
total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
1 2 7 8 9
3
4
5
610
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating Plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
When you activate this device, you cannot
close the door. This prevents children or
pets to be closed in the drum. To activate
the device, turn it clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal. To deactivate the de-
vice, turn it counter-clockwise, until the
groove is vertical.
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DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain re-
mover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added dur-
ing the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid de-
tergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on
the following pages.
1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 3
1Programme selector dial
2Temperature button
3Spin button
4Extra Rinse button
5Drying Time button
6Delay Start button
7Display
8Start/Pause button
9Door locked light
10 Time Manager buttons
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TABLE OF SYMBOLS
= Cold Wash = Door locked
= No Spin └┘= Child Lock
= Rinse Hold
PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
TEMPERATURE
This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature.
SPIN REDUCTION
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme.
NO SPIN
By selecting this option, all spinning phases
are suppressed and replaced by a drain, so
as not to wrinkle the laundry. Recommen-
ded for extremely delicate fabrics. On some
programmes the rinses will be performed
with more water.
RINSE HOLD
By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and
in areas where the water is very soft.
DRYING TIME
If you wish to carry out a timed drying pro-
gramme, press this button until the drying
time you want appears on the display ac-
cording to the fabrics (cottons or synthetics)
you have to dry. For Cottons you can select
a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 mi-
nutes (4.10). For Synthetics you can select
a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 mi-
nutes (2.10). Every time you press this but-
ton the drying time increases by 5 mins.
DELAY START
The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
START PAUSE
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
DOOR LOCKED PILOT LIGHT
The pilot light 9illuminates when the pro-
gramme starts and indicates if the door can
be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The
machine in working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.
• light off: the door can be opened. The
programme is finished or the water has
been emptied out.
• light flashing: the door is opening
TIME MANAGER
These buttons allows you to modify the
programme duration automatically pro-
posed by the appliance.
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DISPLAY
7.3 7.4 7.1
7.2
The display shows the following informa-
tion:
7.1:
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-
ample 2.05 ). The duration is calculated
automatically on the basis of the maxi-
mum recommended load for each type of
fabric. After the programme has started,
the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
•Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the
drying time is displayed in minutes or in
hours and minutes (e.g. 130 mins =
2.10 ). After the programme has started
the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
•Delayed start
The Selected delay set by pressing the
relevant button appears on the display for
few seconds, then the duration of the se-
lected programme is displayed again.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-
ple E20 (see paragraph «What to do
if...»).
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom
of the display for a few seconds and the
integrated red light of button 8start flash-
ing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light
9and the pilot light of button 8go out
and the door can be opened.
7.2: Washing programme phase icons
•Wash
•Rinses
•Drain
•Spin
•Dry
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons corre-
sponding to the various phases making up
the programme are shown in the bottom
part of the display. After having pressed
button 8only the icon of the running phase
stays on.
7.3: Soil degree icons
•Intensive
•Normal
•Daily
•Light
•Quick
•Super Quick
•Refresh
•Super Refresh
When selecting a programme on the dis-
play appears an icon indicating the degree
of soiling automatically proposed by the
machine.
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7.4: Child safety lock (see «Child Safe-
ty Lock» paragraph).
FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Ensure that the drum is empty.
• Pour 2 liters of water into the main
wash compartment of the deter-
gent drawer in order to activate the
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the machine, to re-
move any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
wash compartment and start the
machine.
PERSONALISATION
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following ca-
ses:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4and 5buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance. This function remains ena-
bled also when the washing machine is not
working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press si-
multaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
5and 6until on the display, the icon ap-
pears or disappears.
DAILY USE
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of wa-
ter leakage or damage to the laundry.
Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
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If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount used
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME
BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR DIAL (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and automati-
cally select the maximum spin value provi-
ded for the programme you have chosen.
You can change these values by operating
the corresponding buttons. The green pilot
light of the button 8starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position ,
to switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
PROGRAMME OPTION BUTTONS
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing the button 8.
SELECT THE TEMPERATURE BY
PRESSING BUTTON 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default tempera-
ture.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temper-
ature.
REDUCE THE SPIN SPEED BY
PRESSING BUTTON 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button 3repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed. The relevant light
illuminates.
SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTION BY
PRESSING BUTTONS 3, 4 AND 5
Depending on the selected programme, dif-
ferent functions can be combined before
pressing the button 8. By selecting an op-
tion the relevant pilot light illuminates.
If an incorrect option is selected, the inte-
grated red pilot light of the button 8flashes
3 times and the Err message appears on
the display for few seconds.
For compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see
chapter «Washing Programmes».
SELECT THE DELAY START BY
PRESSING BUTTON 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay. The
relevant pilot light goes on.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few sec-
onds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
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2. Select the delay start by pressing the
button 6.
3. Press button 8:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.
2. Press button 6once until the symbol 0’
is displayed
3. Press button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
START THE PROGRAMME BY
PRESSING BUTTON 8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the green pilot light of the button
8stops blinking.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8: the green pilot light
starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again. If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown. If an
incorrect option is selected, the red pilot
light of the button 8blinks for 3 times the
message Err is displayed for a few sec-
onds.
SELECT THE TIME MANAGER OPTION
BY PRESSING BUTTONS 10
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be in-
creased or decreased. The soil level icon
will appear on the display to indicate the
chosen degree of soil. This option is availa-
ble only with Cotton, Synthetic and Deli-
cate programmes.
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled
items
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Normal For normal soiled
items
Daily For daily soiled
items
Light For slightly soiled
items
Quick For very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick
1)
For items used or
worn for a short
time
Refresh
1)
2)
For refreshing items
only
Super Re-
fresh
1)
2)
For refreshing a very
few items only
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
2) When you select this option the relevant icon appears
just for a while and then it disappears immediately.
ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME
It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but-
ton 8(if you wish to change the Time Man-
ager option, you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection
again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8again. The wash-
ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
Press the button 8to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
CANCELLING A PROGRAMME
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
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OPENING THE DOOR
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you
need to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 8.
After a few minutes the pilot light 9goes
out and it is possible to open the door.
If this pilot light remains lit, this means that
the machine is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not
try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to O. After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temper-
ature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 8.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking 0.00 appear on the display and the
pilot light of button 8goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before opening
the door.
Before you empty out the water, the drum
continues to run at regular intervals until the
water draining.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to O.
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
At the end of the programme, the door is
released and can be opened. Turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to Oto switch the
machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
Stand by : once the programme has finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness of
the display is reduced. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the ener-
gy saving status.
USE - DRYING
DRYING ONLY
Warning!
The recommended load size is 3 kg for cot-
tons and line and 2 kg for synthetic items.
It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of
cotton items (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme » table).
Warning!
The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum
spin speed allowed for the type of laun-
dry in order to obtain the best drying
performances.
3. Select the drying programme for Cot-
tons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of
the programme selector dial.
4. Set the timed drying: press the button
5until the time you want appears on
the display (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme» table). Every time you press
this button the drying time increases by
5 minutes.
Note!
The programme time will automatically
increase by some minutes.
5. Press button 8to start the programme.
The time remaining is updated every
minute.
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6. At the end of the programme, the buz-
zer sounds. Three blinking «0.00» zeros
appear on the display.
During the last minutes of the drying
cycle the appliance performs an anti-
crease phase. Through this time the
door is locked. The door locked light is
on. The display shows three flashing
zeros «0.00».
If you wish to open the door before or
during the anti-crease phase or to in-
terrupt it, press any button or turn the
programme selector dial to any pro-
gramme position (except O).
7. Turn the selector dial to the Oposition
to switch the machine off.
8. Remove the laundry from the drum.
Note!
The different type of cottons (towelling,
sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry
items rolling up during the spinning phase
may result in partial dryness. In the excep-
tional case that at the end of the cycle the
laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest
that you unfold the rolled up items, redis-
tribute them evenly in the drum and select
an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
If you set only 10 minutes of drying
phase, the appliance performs only a
cooling phase.
USE - WASHING & DRYING
NON-STOP PROGRAMME - WASHING
AND TIMED DRYING
The recommended load size is 3 kg for cot-
ton and 2 kg for synthetic.
It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of
cotton items (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme » table).
Caution! Do not use a dosing
device/ball when carrying out a
washing and drying programme.
1. Load the laundry and add detergent
and fabric softener.
2. Switch the machine on by turning the
selector dial to the set washing pro-
gramme/fabric.
3. Select the required options by pressing
the relevant buttons.
If possible, do not select a spin
speed lower than that proposed by
the appliance to avoid too long a
drying time therefore saving ener-
gy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible after selecting
drying.
The lowest values you can select are
900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics
and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics.
4. Set the drying time by pressing button
5. The display shows the whole dura-
tion of the washing and the set drying
cycle.
If you set a washing programme and
only 10 minutes of drying cycle, the to-
tal duration displayed includes also the
unrolling and the cooling phase.
5. Start the programme by pressing but-
ton 8. The time remaining is updated
every minute on the display.
6. At the end of the programme turn the
selector dial to the Oposition to switch
the machine off and remove the laun-
dry.
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FLUFF IN THE GARMENTS
During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING
PHASE, certain types of fabric, as sponge-
cloth, wool, sweatshirt, could release fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the fabrics
during the next cycle.
This drawback increases with technical fab-
rics.
To prevent the lint in your clothes, it is rec-
ommended:
• To do not wash dark fabrics after you
washed and dried light colored fabrics
(new sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially)
and vice versa.
• To air-dry this type of fabrics when they
are washed the first time.
• To clean the filter.
• Perform one or more rinse cycles to
wash the drum between the washing and
drying of fabrics with different colors.
• After the drying phase, thoroughly clean
the empty drum, the gasket and the door
with a wet rag.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
SORTING OUT THE LAUNDRY
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, deli-
cates, woollens.
BEFORE LOADING THE LAUNDRY
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
REMOVING STAINS
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad-
visable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since
the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone
1)
, lay the garment on a soft cloth
and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1)
, then with
acetic acid; treat any residual marks on
white fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the
environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
QUANTITY OF DETERGENT TO BE
USED
The type and quantity of detergent will de-
pend on the type of fabric, load size, de-
gree of soiling and hardness of the water
used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load
• the laundry is lightly soiled
• large amounts of foam form during wash-
ing.
DEGREES OF WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-
tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority. If the wa-
ter hardness degree is medium or high we
suggest you to add a water softener follow-
ing always the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the degree of hardness is soft, read-
just the quantity of the detergent.
DRYING HINTS
PREPARING THE DRYING CYCLE
As a dryer, the appliance works on the con-
densation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open
and the drain hose must drain water in-
to a sink or into the drain pipe, even
during the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, re-
duce the loads of washed laundry, in order
to obtain good performances.
LAUNDRY NOT SUITABLE FOR
DRYING
• Particularly delicate items such as syn-
thetic curtains, woollen and silk, gar-
ments with metal inserts, nylon stock-
ings, bulky garments such as anoraks,
bed covers, quilts, sleeping bags and du-
vets must not be machine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light col-
oured fluffy items such as towels as
these can attract the fluff.
• Remove the laundry when the appliance
has finished drying.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener
when you are washing the laundry or a
fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
dryers.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must not
be machine dried; they represent a fire
hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residue of setting
lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or
similar solutions must not be machine
dried in order to avoid the formation of
harmful vapours.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
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the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
GARMENT LABELS
For drying, follow the indications given on
the manufacturer’s labels:
•= May be tumble dried
•= Drying at high temperature
•= Drying at reduced temperature
•= Do not tumble dry.
DRYING CYCLE DURATION
The drying time may vary depending on:
• speed of the final spin
• dryness degree required (iron dry, store
dry)
•typeoflaundry
• weight of the load size .
The average drying time for a timed drying
are indicated in the «Drying programmes»
chapter. The experience will help you to dry
your laundry in a more suitable way, ac-
cording to the different fabrics. Take note of
the duration drying time of the already per-
formed cycles.
ADDITIONAL DRYING
If the laundry is still damp at the end of the
drying programme, select a short drying cy-
cle again.
Warning! Do not over dry the
laundry in order to avoid creasing
of fabrics or garment’s shrinking.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options
Deter-
gent
Com-
part-
ment
Cottons
90° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Cottons + Prewash
90° - 30°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase (heavily
soiled items).
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
2)
Synthetics
60° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1.5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options
Deter-
gent
Com-
part-
ment
Delicates
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 1.5
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
Easy Iron
60° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load kg 1.5
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is eas-
ier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rin-
ses.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Spin
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed at the maximum speed
Max. load 7 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after pro-
grammes with the option selected, that ends with water
left in the tub. You can choose the spin speed by press-
ing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
SPIN
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 7 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected, that ends with water
left in the tub.
Rinses
Rinse
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 7 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cot-
ton garments which have been washed by hand. The ma-
chine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The
spin speed can be reduced.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Silk
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi-
mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options
Deter-
gent
Com-
part-
ment
Handwash
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand wash-
ing» care symbol.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Wool
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as well
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.
Note! A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the
appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more
items, redistribute the load manually and then select the
spinning programme.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Cottons Economy
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 7 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency so saving energy.
SPIN
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
= OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .
Drying - Synthetics
Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with timed drying or with automatic drying (dryness de-
gree: cupboard dry, iron dry).
Drying - Cottons
Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with timed drying or with automatic drying (dryness de-
gree: cupboard dry, iron dry).
1) If you select the Super Quick option with Time Manager buttons, we recommend that you reduce the maximum
load as indicated in this chart. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
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DRYING PROGRAMMES
Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load Spin Speed
Suggested
drying time
in Mins
Ideal for towelling materials
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)
4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg
1400
160-180
110-120
75-85
1200
170-190
120-130
85-95
Suitable for items to put
away without ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)
4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg
1400
150-170
100-110
65-75
1200
160-180
110-120
75-85
Suitable for items to put
away without ironing
Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
2 kg
1 kg 900 100-110 60-70
Suitable for ironing
Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)
4 kg
3 kg
1.5 kg
1400
120-140
80-90
50-60
1200
130-150
90-100
60-70
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the
data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load
by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning
or maintenance work.
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 manu-
facturer's instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
AFTER EACH WASH
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
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Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
1
2
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
WASHING DRUM
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due
to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or
tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
DRAIN PUMP
The pump should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or
spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the
pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more
details).
Warning! Before unscrewing the pump
cover, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
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