Electrolux EWC 1150 User manual

EWC 1150
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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL 2
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Product description 3
Control panel 5
Before first use 7
Daily use 7
Helpful hints and tips 10
Washing programmes 12
Care and cleaning 13
What to do if… 15
Technical data 17
Consumption values 17
Installation 18
Environment concerns 22
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies
with the industry standards and with legal
requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the ap-
pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before in-
stalling or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appli-
ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera-
tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
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 per-
son who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appli-
ance.
• 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.
GENERAL SAFETY
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or attempt to modify this product in any
way.
• During high temperature wash pro-
grammes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets and children
do not climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive dam-
age and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to
the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such
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items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
INSTALLATION
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check
that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not
use it and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be re-
moved before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if
this is not adhered to. See relevant sec-
tion in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the inlet
and drain hose and the worktop is not
pressing the electrical supply cable
against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al-
low air to circulate freely under the appli-
ance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connec-
tions after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
USE
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was de-
signed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to
be machine washed. Follow the instruc-
tions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fas-
tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti-
cles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Under-
wired bras must NOT be machine wash-
ed.
• Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile clean-
ing fluids are used, care should be taken
to ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the ma-
chine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to re-
move the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the work-
ing surface or the base are damaged so
that the inside of the washing machine is
accessible.
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 to-
tal use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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MACHINE FRONT
1 2
3
4
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Adjustable feet (front)
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MACHINE REAR
1
3
2
4
1Transit locking devices
2Drain hose
3Electrical lead
4Inlet hose
DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
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).
Any fabric softener or starching additives
must be poured into the compartment be-
fore starting the wash programme.
Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the drum.
CONTROL PANEL
Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the spin selector dial, programme progress
lights and different buttons will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers
given below.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 8 97
1Detergent drawer
2DELAY START button
3PREWASH button
4QUICK button
5SUPER RINSE button
6START/PAUSE button
7Programme progress display
8SPIN reduction selector
9Programme selector dial
DETERGENT DRAWER
Detergent drawer has 2 separate compart-
ments for detergent and fabric conditioner.
Prewash detergent is to be added
straight into the drum.
DELAY START
The start of the programme can be delayed
by 6 or 3 hours by means of this button.
PREWASH
By selecting this option the machine per-
forms a prewash cycle before the main
wash phase. The washing time will be pro-
longed. This option is recommended for
heavily soiled laundry.
QUICK
By selecting this option the washing time
will be reduced approx. 10 minutes. This
option is recommended for lightly soiled
white-/coloured and synthetic laundry.
SUPER RINSE
This appliance is designed for saving ener-
gy. If it necessary to rinse the laundry using
an extra quantity of water (super rinse), se-
lect 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.
START PAUSE
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
DISPLAY
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The light Ailluminates when the machine is
performing the washing phase.
The light Billuminates when the machine is
rinsing.
The light Cilluminates when the machine is
spinning.
The light Dilluminates at the end of the
washing cycle.
The light Eindicates if the door can be
opened:
• The light is lit: the door cannot be
opened.
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• The light is out: the door can be opened.
• The light is flashing: the door can soon
be opened.
SPIN REDUCTION DIAL
By turning the spin speed selector you can
change the spin speed of the selected pro-
gramme or to select «Rinse hold» or «No
spin»option.
PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
TABLE OF SYMBOLS
= Delay Start, = Prewash, =
Quick, = Super Rinse, = Start/
Pause
= Washing, = Rinses, = Spin,
= Cycle End, = Door Locked
= Rinse Hold, = No Spin, = Cot-
ton, = Synthetic, = Delicate, =
Handwash, = Wool, 30 ° = Mini 30 ° ,
=Drain, =Cold, = ON/OFF
BEFORE FIRST USE
Warning!
Ensure that the electrical and water con-
nections comply with the installation in-
structions.
Important! Remove any material from the
drum.
Important! We recommend you to run a
wash programme without any load, to clear
any residues which may have been left by
the manufacturing process. Pour approx.
100 ml of detergent straight into the drum
and run a cotton cycle at 60°C. When the
programme is finished the machine will be
ready to use.
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 FABRIC SOFTENER
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the larger compartment
on the left .
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If required, pour fabric softener into the
smaller compartment marked (the
amount used must not exceed the «MAX»
mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gen-
tly.
SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME
BY MEANS OF THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR DIAL (9)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The selector can be
turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
The green light of button 6starts to flash
On programme progress display the pilot
lights corresponding to all phases compos-
ing the selected programme are lit.
On position the programme is reset and
the machine is switched OFF.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position to
switch the machine off.
Important! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme when
the machine is working, the lights in the
programme progress display will start to
flash to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
SELECT THE SPIN SPEED, RINSE
HOLD OR NO SPIN OPTION (8)
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold option or
No Spin option by turning the spin speed
selector.
• The position 1100 is equivalent to 900
rpm for the synthetic and wool pro-
grammes and 700 rpm for the delicate
wash programme.
• The position 500 is equivalent to 500 rpm
for the synthetic and wool programmes
and 450 rpm for the delicate wash pro-
gramme.
Rinse hold
By selecting this option the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fab-
rics from creasing. When the programme
has finished, the lights "End" and "Door
locked" are lit to indicate that the water
must be emptied out (See: " At the end of
the programme").
No spin
By selecting this option all the spinning
phases are excluded. To be used for ex-
tremely delicate material. The machine will
add some additional rinses to the cotton
and synthetic programmes.
For the maximum spin speed allowed by
each programme, refer to the chapter
Washing programmes.
SELECT THE DELAY START BY
PRESSING BUTTON 2
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 2re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay. The
corresponding pilot light will light up.
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You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 6.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 6.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 6:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 6.
2. Press the button 2once, the light rele-
vant to the selected delay goes off.
3. Press button 6again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The door will be locked throughout the de-
lay time (door locked light lit).
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN or SPIN programme.
SELECT THE DESIRED OPTION BY
MEANS OF BUTTONS 3, 4 AND 5
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing the button
6.The relevant light will illuminate.
If an incorrect option is selected, the corre-
sponding indicator lamp flashes for about 2
seconds. For the compatibility of the op-
tions with the washing programmes, refer
to the chapter «Washing programmes».
START THE PROGRAMME BY
PRESSING BUTTON 6
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding pilot light stops
flashing and remains lit.
On programme progress display the pilot
lights Aand Eilluminate to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door is
locked.
ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME
It is possible to change any option before
the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must
pause the washing machine by pressing the
button 6.
The programme can be changed as long as
the button 6has not been pressed. Chang-
ing a running programme is possible only
by resetting it. Turn the programme selector
dial to and then to the new programme
position. Start the new programme by
pressing the button 6again.
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
Press the button 6to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing light starts to flash. Press the button
again to restart the programme.
CANCELLING A PROGRAMME
Turn the selector dial to position to can-
cel a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
OPENING THE DOOR AFTER THE
PROGRAMME HAS STARTED
First set the machine to pause by pressing
the button 6.
After some minutes, the door can be
opened, when the following conditions are
observed:
• The water temperature is below 55°C.
• The water level is below the bottom edge
of the door.
• The machine doesn’t spin.
If you cannot open the door but it is abso-
lutely necessary to open it you have to
switch the machine off by turning the selec-
tor dial to . After few minutes the door
can be opened
(Pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to
set the programme and the options again
and then press the button 6.
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AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light Dilluminates to indicate that
the programme has finished. The pilot light
Egoes out, the door can be opened and
the laundry can be removed.
If at the end of a programme there is water
in the tub (when "Rinse hold" option has
been selected), to empty out the water
follow the following instructions:
•turn the programme selector dial to
• select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme
• press button 6
When the pilot light Egoes out, the door
can be opened and the laundry can be re-
moved.
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme
selector dial to to 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 forma-
tion of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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.
TEMPERATURES
95° or 90°
for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
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)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
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
washing 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:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
quilt cover 700 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas 500 g
tablecloth 250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt
200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s under-
pants
100 g
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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,
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.
Prewash detergent is to be added
straight into the drum
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected. Pour
the liquid detergent into the detergent com-
partment immediately before you start the
programme.
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.
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.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme/ Tem-
perature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme
WHITE COTTON
90°
White cotton (heavily
and normally soiled
cotton items)
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START- PREWASH -
QUICK
1)
- SUPER
RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max. 1100
rpm
Max load 3 kg
Red. load 2 kg
COTTON E
2)
60°
White cotton econo-
my
(This programme can
be selected for slightly
or normally soiled cot-
ton items. The temper-
ature will decrease and
the washing time will
be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good
washing efficiency so
saving energy.)
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START- PREWASH -
SUPER RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max. 1100
rpm
Max load 3 kg
COLOURED COT-
TON
60° - 30°
Coloured cotton
(heavily and normally
soiled cotton items)
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START- PREWASH -
QUICK
1)
- SUPER
RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max. 1100
rpm
Max load 3 kg
Red. load 2 kg
COTTON E
2)
40°
Coloured cotton
economy
(Cotton economy pro-
gram. See: Cotton 60°
E)
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START- PREWASH -
SUPER RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin max. 1100
rpm
Max load 3 kg
SYNTHETIC
40°-30°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blou-
ses.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START- PREWASH -
QUICK
1)
- SUPER
RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
DELICATE
40°
Delicate fabrics:
acrylics, viscose, poly-
ester.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START - PREWASH -
SUPER RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 700
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
HANDWASH
30°
Special programme for
delicate fabrics with
«hand washing» care
symbol.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1 kg
WOOL
40°-COLD
Washing programme
for machine washable
wool as well as for
hand washable wool-
lens and delicate fab-
rics.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 900
rpm
Max Load 1 kg
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Programme/ Tem-
perature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme
MINI
30°
For lightly soiled laun-
dry or for laundry
which needs freshen-
ing up.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - DELAY
START
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin max. 700
rpm
Max Load 1,5 kg
RINSES
With this programme it
is possible to rinse and
spin cotton garments
which have been
washed by hand. The
machine performs 3
rinses, followed by a fi-
nal long spin. The spin
speed can be re-
duced.
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD - SUPER
RINSE
Rinses
Spin max. 1100 rpm
Max Load 3 kg
DRAIN
For emptying out the
water of the last rinse
in programmes with
the Rinse Hold or No
Spin option selected.
Draining of water
Max Load 3 kg
SPIN
Separate spin for hand
washed garments and
after programmes with
the Rinse Hold option
selected. You can
choose the spin speed
by turning the spin
speed selector to
adapt it to the fabrics
to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin
Max. spin speed 1100
rpm
Max Load 3 kg
/OFF
For resetting the pro-
gramme or switching
the machine off
1) If you select this option, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load= reduced
load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values
According to regulation 1061/2010, the “COTTON E 60 °C” and “COTTON E 40 °C” are respectively the
“standard 60 °C cotton programme” and the “standard 40 °C cotton programme”. They are the most efficient
programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected pro-
gramme.
CARE AND CLEANING
Important! 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.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
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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.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1. If necessary, the whole detergent draw-
er can be taken out of the machine for
cleaning. You need to pull it firmly out-
wards, so that it comes free of retaining
stop.
2. To remove the siphon at the inside
edge of the drawer for cleaning, you
need to press it inwards and pull it up-
wards at the same time. Flush it out un-
der a tap, to remove any traces of ac-
cumulated powder. When you put it
back, press it downwards until you
hear a distinct click.
CLEANING THE DRAWER RECESS
Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all
washing powder residue is removed from
the upper and lower part of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse pro-
gramme without any clothes in the drum.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER
If your water is very hard or contains traces
of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may be-
come clogged. It is therefore a good idea to
clean it from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water
inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bris-
tle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.
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THE DANGERS OF FREEZING
If the machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, certain precautions should be
taken.
• Turn off the water supply.
• Unscrew the inlet hose from the supply
tap.
• Select a wash programme, start the ma-
chine and let the programme run for a
short time.
• Interrupt the programme by turning the
programme selector to position.
• Place the end of inlet and drain hoses
down low, into the waste gully (floor
drain) set into the floor. Make sure that
the end of the hose does not go below
the water level in the gully's (drain's) wa-
ter tap.
• Select the programme "Drain" and let it
run until it is finished.
•Turn the programme selector to posi-
tion. When you intend to start the ma-
chine up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0 °C.
The appliance is only to be used and stored
indoors at normal room temperature. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any
frost damage.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engi-
neer. Before contacting your local Service
Centre, please carry out the checks listed
below.
During machine operation it is possible that
the End pilot light blinks to indicate that the
machine is not working:
•1 flash: problem with the water supply.
•2 flashes: problem with the water drain-
ing.
•4 flashes: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button START to restart the pro-
gramme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine does not start:
The door has not been closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
• Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button Start
has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button Start again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay
start.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed.
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
• Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed.
• Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then emp-
ties immediately:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Installation» chapter.
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub
or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much
foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fit-
tings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or inlet hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
Unsatisfactory washing re-
sults:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the indicator light for door locked has gone out.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.
The machine vibrates is
noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.
• Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the
laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redis-
tributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can
resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distrib-
uted in the drum, the machine will not spin. In this case ,redistrib-
ute the load manually and select the spin programme.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The load is too small.
• Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select
the spinning programme.
No water is visible in the
drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate very economically
using very little water without affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the
problem, contact our service centre. Before
telephoning, make a note of the model, se-
rial number and purchase date of your ma-
chine: the Service Centre will require this in-
formation.
Mod. ... ... ...
Prod. No. ... ... ...
Ser. No. ... ... ...
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions Width
Height
Depth
50 cm
67 cm
55 cm
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressure Minimum
Maximum
0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum Load Cotton 3 kg
Spin Speed Maximum 1100 rpm
CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the
quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approximate
programme
duration (mi-
nutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)
1)
Cottons 60 °C 30.9 45 120 53
Cottons 40 °C 30.45 45 110 53
Synthetics 40 °C 1,5 0.5 50 80 35
Delicates 40 °C 1,5 0.5 52 70 35
Wool/Hand wash
30 °C 10.3 60 75 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 30.59 00 000 35
Standard 60 °C
cotton 1,5 0.54 00 000 35
Standard 40 °C
cotton 1,5 0.49 00 000 35
1) At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.10 1.10
INSTALLATION
LIFTING THE MACHINE
Be careful when lifting the machine. Incor-
rect methods of lifting can cause physical
injuries and also increase the risk of dam-
age to the machine. Open the door and
take hold of the top inside of the door
opening. You can also lift the machine by
gripping the rear overhang of the top.
Warning! Never lift the machine by
gripping it’s control panel, door, or
detergent dispenser.
UNPACKING
When supplied the washing machine is
packed using a number of locking devices/
packing pieces to prevent drum and motor
from damage in transit 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.
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1. Spread some of the polystyrene pack-
aging materials on the floor behind the
machine and then lay the machine
carefully rear side down on them. Make
sure that no hoses are crushed in the
process. Remove the polystyrene base
from the bottom of the appliance.
2. Return machine to it's upright position
and remove the power supply cable
and the draining and inlet hose from the
hose holders on the rear of the appli-
ance.
3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and
remove the three screws and their
spacers on machine's rear.
4. The three holes must then be plugged
with the plastic plug caps supplied in
the bag containing the instruction
booklet, which can be found inside the
drum.
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 furniture. Level the wash-
ing machine by raising or lowering the two
front feet. If necessary, check the setting
with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment
can be made with a spanner. Accurate lev-
elling prevents vibration, noise and dis-
placement of the machine during operation.
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Caution! Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
WATER INLET
Warning! This appliance must be
connected to a cold water supply.
1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied
with the machine to a tap with a 3/4"
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
If necessary, use the suitable or sup-
plied restrictor (1/2”).
Important! Do not use the hose from
your previous machine to connect to
the water supply.
2. The machine end of the inlet hose can
be turned in any direction. Set the hose
correctly by loosening the ring nut. Af-
ter positioning the inlet hose, be sure to
tighten the ring nut again to prevent
leaks.
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