Electrolux EW1279F User manual

WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EW 1279 F
132 995 890
VIET
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GB
ID
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Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use environmentally
friendly paper.
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Contents
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Maintenance 23
Bodywork 23
Detergent dispenser drawer 23
Drain filter 23
Water inlet filter 23
Emergency emptying out 24
Frost precautions 24
Something not working? 25-26
Warnings 4-5
Disposal 5
Tips for environmental protection 5
Technical specifications 6
Installation 7
Unpacking 7
Positioning 7
Water inlet 7
Water drainage 8
Electrical connection 8
Your new washer-dryer 9
Description of the appliance 9
Door locked pilot light 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Use 10
Control panel 10
Controls 10-13
Functions 13-14
Programme information 14-15
Washing hints 16
Sorting the laundry 16
Temperatures 16
Before loading the laundry 16
Maximum loads 16
Laundry weights 16
Removing stains 16
Detergents and additives 17
Operating sequence 18-19
Washing programmes 20
Special programmes 21
International wash code symbols 22
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Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet
and the floor.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing garments
in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
Warnings
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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Disposal
Tips for environmental protection
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).
• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature.
• Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 58 cm
MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 6.5 kg
Synthetics 3 kg
Delicates 3 kg
Woollens 2 kg
SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa
Maximum 800 kPa
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Technical specifications
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Installation
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Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear
right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back,
taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be
avoided by placing one of the corner packing
pieces between the machine and the floor.
2. Remove the polystyrene blocks from the
underside of the machine and release the two
plastic bags.
3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the
left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the
centre of the machine.
4. Unscrew and remove the feet.
5. Fit the grid (A) on the bottom of the machine
using the four screws (B) you will find in the bag
containing the instruction booklet.
Re-fit the feet.
6. Set the machine upright and remove the two
remaining bolts from the back.
A
B
P1067
B
B
B
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P1066
P1065
P0255
7. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes
into which the bolts were fitted.
8. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will
find in the envelope containing the instruction
booklet.
Positioning
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the
machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread.
Do not use already employed inlet hoses.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
P0021
P1088
P1051
P0020
P0256
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The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will
have to purchase a new, longer hose specially
designed for this type of use.
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three
ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this
case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
when the machine is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
of string or attaching it to the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be
above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain
hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the
floor; only the part near the drainage point must be
raised.
P0023
P0022
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for damage or injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this should be carried
out by our Service Centre.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.
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Your new washing machine
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This new machine, which is fitted with the Direct Spray system, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs
for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is
proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
•The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it
easier to set the programme.
•The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which
is running.
•The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
•The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin.
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme chart
3 Control panel
4 Door locked pilot light
5 Drain filter
6 Adjustable feet
Door locked pilot light
It stays on during the whole programme indicating
that the door is locked.
When the light goes out, the door can be opened
(see page 14).
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
Description of the appliance
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EW 1279 F
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Use
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1200
900
700
500
Control panel
1 Programme chart
A programme chart in English is in the interior part of
the detergent dispenser drawer.
2 Mains-on light
This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is
pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.
3 ON/OFF button
Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it
again to switch the machine off.
4 Programme selector dial
The selector is divided into 5 sections:
• Cotton, linen (light blue section)
• Synthetics (yellow section)
• Delicates (black section)
• Woollens (hand washing) (black section)
• Special programmes A....G
• Reset programme O
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
95°
60°
40°
30°
40°
40°
A
B
C
D
F
G
60°
E
40°
E
30°
60°
40°
30°
40°
E
30°
Position Ecorresponds to the ENERGY SAVING
programme and position to “cold wash”.
At the end of the programme the selector dial
must be turned to position O.
Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions
can be combined. These must be selected after
choosing the desired programme and before
depressing the START/PAUSE button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding
pilot light flashes for about 2 seconds, the message
Err is displayed and 3 beeps sound.
5 Prewash button
The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max.
The prewash cycle ends with a short spin at 650 r.p.m.
in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and with
emptying of the water for Delicates.
This option is not available with the wool programme.
For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.
6 Spin speed button
Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the
final spin proposed by the machine for the selected
programme or to select position (no spin).
The light corresponding to the selected option
illuminates.
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The following speeds are available for the different
fabrics:
• Cotton, linen:
500/700/900 max 1200 r.p.m.
• Synthetics, wool:
500/700 max 900 r.p.m.
• Delicates:
500 max 700 r.p.m.
By selecting this option the spinning phases are
suppressed.
This function is not available for cotton and linen.
To be selected for extremely delicate items.
7 Quick wash button
By pressing this button the washing time is reduced
as follows:
• 52 minutes for cotton 95°C
• 63 minutes for cotton 60°C
• 72 minutes for cotton 40°C and 30°C
• 24 minutes for synthetics
• 8 minutes for delicates
This option is not available with the wool programme
and the Energy saving programmes.
To be used for lightly soiled laundry.
The Quick Wash function cannot be selected
together with the INTENSIVE option .
8 Intensive button
For heavy soiled laundry.
The washing time is prolonged by approximately
15 minutes for cotton and 10 minutes for synthetics.
This function cannot be selected together with the
QUICK WASH option and the Energy saving
programme.
Spin speed 9 Anti-crease button
By selecting this option the last rinse water is not
emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
When the programme has finished, the pilot light of
the START/PAUSE button flashes to indicate that
the water must be emptied out. Steadily lit zero
appears on the display.
To empty out water there are 3 possibilities:
• Select programme “D” (draining):
The water is emptied out without spinning.
Attention! Before selecting programme “D” the
selector dial has to be positioned on O(cancelling).
•Depress START/PAUSE button : after
emptying, the machine performs the spin cycle
corresponding to the type of fabric previously
selected.
•Select the spin speed by means of the relevant
button and then depress the START/PAUSE
button.
10 Extra rinse button
Can be used with all programmes except the wool
programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead
of 3.
This option is recommended for people who are
allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is
very soft.
11 DELAY START button
The wash programme can be delayed from 1 hour
up to a maximum of 24 hours by means of this
button.
• Switch the machine on by depressing the ON/OFF
button .
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Depress START/PAUSE button : the machine
starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the selected delay has
expired.
Selecting the delayed start
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• Depress START/PAUSE button .
• Depress DELAY START button until the required
time is displayed.
If you wish to cancel the delay, depress the button
only once: the symbol 0h is displayed.
• Depress START/PAUSE button again.
12 DISPLAY
The display shows the following information:
Cancelling - Duration of the programme -
Delayed start - Incorrect option selection - Alarm
code.
If a programme has been cancelled - programme
selector dial on position O- three flashing dashes
appear on the display.
Now you can select a new programme.
After selecting a programme, the duration is
displayed in hours and minutes ( for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of
the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining
is updated every minute.
2.05
Duration of the selected
programme
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Cancelling
Altering the delayed start When the programme has finished a flashing zero
is displayed.
If you have selected the Anti-crease option , the
zero will not flash.
The selected delay (24 hours max) set by means of
the relevant button appears on the display for 4
seconds, then the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The countdown is updated every hour.
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the message Err is
displayed.
In the event of operating problems, some alarm
codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see
paragraph “Something not working”).
E20
Alarm codes
Incorrect option selection
Delayed start
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13 START/PAUSE button
This button has three functions:
Start - Pause - Draining of water.
After having selected the required programme, press
this button to start the machine; the corresponding
pilot light stops flashing.
If you have selected the delayed start, the machine
begins its countdown. The duration of the
programme or the delay appears on the display.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress
the Start/Pause button: the corresponding pilot light
starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button
again.
By depressing the Start/Pause button
• The water of programme “A” (Soak) is emptied out
• The water of the last rinse on programmes with
Anti-crease option is emptied out and the
laundry is spun.
Note:
By pressing the START/PAUSE and the EXTRA
RINSE buttons simultaneously, the acoustic
signal at the end of the cycle and in case of incorrect
option is deactivated.
By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic
signal is reactivated.
Draining of water
Pause
Start
14 Programme progress display
By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights
corresponding to the various phases making up the
programme come on.
After the machine has started, only the running
phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has
finished, the End pilot light comes on.
The pilot light flashes to indicate that the drain
filter must be cleaned.
In the event of operating problems the pilot light
and one of the following lights starts to flash, an
alarm code appears on the display and the buzzer
sounds.
E10 + = the machine does not fill
E20 + = the machine does not empty
E40 + = the door has not been closed
To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something
not working”.
Functions
Pilot lights
Depending on the programme, different functions
can be combined.
When the relevant buttons are pressed, the
corresponding pilot lights come on.
When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot light
flashes for about 2 seconds and the message Err is
displayed.
Prewash
Main wash
Rinses
Stop with water in the tub
Drain
Spin
Filter
End
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End of programme
When the door locked light has gone out, the door
can be opened. The light (END) on the
programme progress display illuminates.
The buzzer sounds for about 2 minutes.
A flashing zero appears on the display.
Turn the programme selector dial to O.
Switch the machine off and remove the laundry.
Altering a programme
You can alter the programme before it starts.
When the programme has started, you can only
reset it by turning the programme selector dial to O
and then you can select the new programme.
Start it by depressing the START/PAUSE button.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a
programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts to flash.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a programme
which is running: three flashing dashes appear on
the display. Now you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme
has started
First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button.
The door can be opened when the door locked light
has gone out.
If the door does not open, this means that the
machine is already heating, that the water level is
above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum
is turning.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it
you have to switch the machine off by depressing the
ON/OFF button . After about 3 minutes the door
can be opened (pay attention to the water level!). To
restart the programme depress ON/OFF button
again after closing the door.
Programme information
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate
fabrics with the “hand washing” care symbol.
Select this programme for heavily soiled laundry.
Pour the detergent into the compartment .
This programme is not suitable for wool.
The machine performs a soak at 30°C and stops with
the water in the drum. The water can be emptied out
in 2 ways:
•Draining only by depressing the START/PAUSE
button.
•Draining and spin: turn the programme selector
dial to O, select programme “F” (spin), reduce
eventually the spin speed by means of button
and depress START/PAUSE button.
Important!
• If the water is not emptied out within 18 hours, the
machine empties automatically.
• At the end of the soak (after having emptied out
the water) you can select the washing programme.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then
select the programme and depress the
START/PAUSE button.
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final
spin at 1200 r.p.m.
The spin speed can be reduced by depressing
button .
Hand washed garments can be softened with this
programme.
The machine performs 1 rinse, followed by a final
spin at the max. speed, which can be reduced by
depressing button .
C = Softeners
B = Rinses
A = Soak
Wool
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For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the Anti-crease option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme “D” and depress the START/PAUSE button.
Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand
washed garments. You can reduce the speed by
means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
This is a complete programme that can be
combined with the following options: spin speed
reduction, no spin, anti-crease and delayed start.
To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or
which needs freshening up.
Max load 3 kg.
Washing temperature 30°C
Programme duration 30 minutes
Final spin speed 700 r.p.m.
To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O.
Now can a new programme be selected.
O = Cancelling
G = Short programme
F = Spin
D = Drain
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Washing hints
Sorting 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, delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments
(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed
30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).
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.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than
one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient
use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water
and detergent. It is therefore advisable 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 turpentine, lay
the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton 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 (*),
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual
marks from white fabrics 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.
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Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and
hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions 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 washing.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric
first with acetone (*), 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.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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, 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 temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting the
programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment marked before
starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations
on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»
mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
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4. Switch the machine on
To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button
: the mains-on light comes on.
If the programme selector dial is on the RESET O
position, three flashing dashes will be displayed. If
the programme selector dial is positioned on a wash
programme, the duration of that programme will be
displayed.
5. Select the desired programme
Turn the programme selector dial to the desired
position: the lights corresponding to the different
phases making up the selected programme light on.
The display shows the duration of the programme.
6. Select the spin speed or option
Depress the spin speed button to choose the
required speed or option :
the corresponding light comes on.
1200
900
700
500
95°
60°
40°
30°
40°
40°
A
B
C
D
F
G
60°
E
40°
E
30°
60°
40°
30°
40°
E
30°
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Operating sequence
Washing only
Before washing your first load of laundry, we
recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with
the machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible.
Close the door.
2. Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out the prewash or the soak
programme “A”, pour detergent into the appropriate
compartment marked .
3. Measure out the additive
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.
P0877
P0876
P0004
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9. Start the programme
To start the selected programme, press the
START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops
flashing.
The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase
which is running is on.
The door light comes on to indicate that the door is
locked.
The machine starts operating.
10. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. A flashing zero
appears on the display.
If the anti-crease option has been selected, the
light of the START/PAUSE button flashes to
indicate that the water must be emptied out before
opening the door. Steadily lit zero appears on the
display.
The door can only be opened after the door locked
light has gone out.
Release of the lock is also indicated by the coming
on of the light .
The buzzer sounds for about 2 minutes.
Turn the programme selector dial to Reset O.
Switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF
button .
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully
check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any
forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent
wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a
load of whites.
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.
7. Select the required options
The light corresponding to the depressed button
illuminates.
8. Select the DELAY START option
To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAY
START button. The corresponding light illuminates.
The figures corresponding to the selected delay will
be displayed for about 4 seconds, after which the
duration of the selected programme will appear on
the display.
When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the
selected delay will again appear on the display and
the machine starts its countdown.
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Programme chart
Washing programmes
* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the
quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the
highest temperature for each wash programme and for cotton, to a wash load of 5.5 kg.
Economy
For slightly/normally soiled cottons or synthetics you can use the relevant Economy programme: you will obtain good
washing results by saving energy (approx. 30%).
Section
light blue
light blue
light blue
light blue
light blue
yellow
yellow
black
black
95°
E
60°
E
-30°-
40°
-30°-
40°-60°
E
30°-40°
-30°-
40°
Temp. Type of
fabric
Additional
functions
6.5 kg
6.5 kg
6.5 kg
6.5 kg
6.5 kg
3 kg
3 kg
3 kg
2 kg
Max.
load
2.6
1.6
1.25
1.10
1.0
1.10
0.8
0.60
0.5
72
69
69
69
69
57
57
57
58
147
142
128
136
128
92
97
64
56
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
Water
lt.
Time
min.
White
cotton
White cotton
economy
Fast
coloureds
Coloureds
Economy
Non-fast
coloureds
Synthetics
Synthetics
Economy
Delicates
Wool
Programme
description
Wash at 95°C
3 rinses
Normal spin
Wash at 67°C
3 rinses
Normal spin
Wash at 60°C
3 rinses
Normal spin
Wash at 45°C
3 rinses
Normal spin
Wash at 30°-
40°C or cold
wash
3 rinses
Normal spin
Wash at 30°-40°-
60°C or cold
wash
3 rinses
Delicate spin
Wash at 45°C
3 rinses
Delicate spin
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Delicate spin
Wash at 30°-
40°C or cold
wash
3 rinses
Delicate spin
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