Electrolux EWF 10080 W User manual

User Manual
EWF 10080 W
Washing Machine
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-
Mind. Good luck!
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4electrolux contents
Contents
Safety information..............................5
Product description ...........................7
Control panel .....................................8
Use....................................................9
Washing programmes......................14
Programme information ...................16
Preparing the washing cycle............17
Care and cleaning ...........................20
What to do if....................................24
Techical data ...................................27
Consumption values ........................28
Installation .......................................29
Environment concerns .....................33
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before installing
and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints
and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important
to ensure that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save
these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is
moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed
on appliance use and safety.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
●During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may
get hot. Do not touch it!
●Make sure that small pets 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 damage and must
not be placed into the machine.
●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 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,
clean and maintenance.
●Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
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 removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not
adhered to. See relevant section 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.
●If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the
feet in order to allow air to circulate
freely
●Always be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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6electrolux safety information
●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 designed.
●Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
●Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine
washed.
●Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed
from the garment before placing in
the machine.
●Never pull the power supply cable
to remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
●Never use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the
inside of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
●This appliance is not intended for
use by person (including children)
with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
●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. To avoid this
the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove
is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise
until the groove is vertical.
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Product description
Compartment for detergent used
for prewash. The prewash
detergent is added at the
beginning of the wash
programme.
Compartment for powder or liquid
detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric softener, starch).
1 2
3
4
5
Detergent dispenser drawer
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption so saving energy.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
5
4
3
2
1
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8electrolux control panel
Control panel
Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the
indicator pilot light will be indicated with the numbers given in this
table.
Programme selector dial
SPIN button
Option button
EXTRA RINSE button
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START button
Indicator pilot lights: Wash
Door Locked
End Cycle
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Control Panel symbols
Cotton , Synthetics , Delicates , Wool , Hand Wash ,
Easy iron , Rinses , Drain , Spin , Delicate Spin ,
Night Cycle , Rinse Hold , Extra Rinse , Delay start .
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Indicator pilot lights (7)
After having pressed the button 5, the
FUNCTIONING pilot light (7.1) comes
on. When the pilot light 7.1 comes on
this means that the machine is
operating.
The DOOR pilot light (7.2) illuminates
when the programme starts and
indicates if the door can be opened:
●light on: the door cannot be opened.
●light blinking: the door is opening.
●light off: the door can be opened.
When the programme has finished the
END CYCLE pilot light (7.3) comes on.
7.1
7.2
7.3
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First Use
●Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
●Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
●Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment of the
detergent drawer in order to activate
the ECO valve. Then run a cotton
cycle at maximum temperature,
without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing
residue from the drum and tub. Pour
1/2 a measure of detergent into the
main wash compartment and start
the machine.
Use
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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.
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment and, if
you wish to carry out the «prewash»
phase, pour it into the compartment
marked .
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.
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Select the required programme by
turning the programme selector
dial (1)
You can choose the right programme
for any type of laundry following the
descriptions on the washing
programme tables (see «Washing
Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to
the required programme. The
programme selector determines the
type of washing cycle (e.g. water level,
drum movement, number of rinses)
and the washing temperature
according to the type of laundry. The
pilot light of button 5starts blinking.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position «O» to Reset
programme/Switching OFF the
machine.
For the description of each washing
programmes of the selector dial,
consult the chapter «Washing
programmes».
At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position O, to switch the machine
off.
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Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, the red pilot light of
button 5blinks 3 times. 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 programme and before
pressing button 5.
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 red pilot light of the button
5blinks 3 times.
For the compatibility among the
washing programmes and the options
see chapter «Washing Porgrammes».
Select the Spin speed reduction, the
Night Cycle or the Rinse Hold
option by pressing button 2
When the required programme has
been selected, your appliance
automatically proposes the maximum
spin speed provided for that
programme. Press button 2repeatedly
to change the spin speed, if you want
your laundry to be spun at a speed
different from the one proposed by the
washing machine. The relevant light will
light up.
Night Cycle:by selecting this option,
the machine will not drain the water of
the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the
laundry. As all spinning phases are
suppressed, this washing cycle is very
noiseless and it can be selectionned at
night or in times with a more
economical power rate.
On some programmes the rinses will
be performed with more water.
When the programme has finished the
pilot lights 7.2 is on, the pilot light of
button 5is off and the door is blocked
to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.
Rinse Hold: by selecting this option
the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. When the programme has
finished the pilot light 7.2 is on, the
pilot light of button 5is off and the
door is blocked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.
To empty the water out please read
chapter «At the end of the
programme».
Select the Prewash, Economy or
Super Quick options
by pressing
button 3
Press button 3repeatedly, to select only
one option. The relevant light will light up.
Prewash: select this option if you wish
your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C
before the main wash. The prewash
ends with a short spin in programmes for
cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in
the programmes for delicate fabrics the
water is only drained.
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Economy: to be used for lightly or
normally soiled cotton or synthetic items.
The washing time will be prolonged and
the temperature reduced according to
the type of fabric.
Super Quick: a very short cycle for very
slightly items that have been used or
worn for a short time.
The max load has to be reduced.
Select the Extra Rinse option
by
pressing button 4
This button can be selected with all
programmes except the wool and
hand wash programmes (if available).
The machine performs some additional
rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Start the programme
by pressing
button 5
To start the selected programme, press
the button 5, the green pilot light of the
button 5stops blinking.
The pilot light 7.1 is on to indicate that
the appliance starts operating.
The pilot light 7.2 is on to indicate the
door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, press the button 5: the green
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point
at which it was interrupted,press the
button 5again.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 5blinks 3 times.
Select the Delay Start by pressing
button 6
Before you start the programme, if you
wish to delay the start, press the
button 6repeatedly, to select the
desired delay. The relevant light
illuminates. By pressing this button it is
possible to delay the starting of the
washing programme by 2, 4 and 8
hours. You must select this option after
you have set the programme and before
you press the button 5.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the button 5.
If the button 5has already been
pressed:
●set the washing machine to PAUSE
by pressing the button 5;
●press the button 6once, the light
relevant to the selected delay goes
off;
●press the button 5again to start the
programme.
Important!
●The selected delay can be changed
only after selecting the washing
programme again.
●The door will be locked throughout
the delay time. If you need to open
the door, you must first set the
washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing the button 5and then wait
some minutes. After you have closed
the door, press the button 5again.
The DELAY START can not be selected
with DRAIN programme
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Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you
must pause the washing machine by
pressing the button 5.Changing a
running programme is possible only by
resetting it. Turn the programme
selector dial to Oand then to the new
programme position. Start the new
programme by pressing the button 5
again. The washing water in the tub will
be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 5to interrupt a
programme which is running, the green
pilot light starts blinking. Press the
button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel 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 5.if the pilot light
7.2 blinks and after some minutes
goes off, the door can be opened.
If the pilot light 7.2 is still on and the
door remains locked this means that
the machine is already heating, that the
water level is above the bottom edge
of 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 temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to
select the programme and options
again and to press button 5.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the
pilot light of button 5, the pilot lights
7.1 and 7.2 go off and the pilot light
7.3 goes on.
If a programme or an option that ends
with water still in the tub has been
selected, the pilot light 7.2 remains lit,
the pilot light of button 5goes off and
the door remains locked to indicate
that the water must be emptied out
before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty
out the water:
Turn the programme selector dial to O
●select the DRAINING or SPINNING
programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button
●press button 5
When the programme has finished the
pilot light 7.2 goes off and the door
can be opened. Turn the programme
selector dial to O 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 formation of mildew and
unpleasant smells.
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Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
COTTONS
90°-30
White and coloured
cotton (normally
soiled items)
Spin reduction/Night
Cycle/Rinse Hold/
Prewash/Economy*/
Super Quick/Extra
Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at
maximum spin speed
Max. load kg 7
** Red. load kg 3.5
DELICATES
40°-30°
Delicate fabrics: for
example curtains
Night Cycle/Rinse
Hold/ Prewash/
Super Quick/
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 3,5
** Red. load kg 1,5
SYNTHETICS
60°-30°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses
Spin reduction/Night
Cycle/Rinse Hold/
Prewash/Economy*/
Super Quick/Extra
Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 3,5
** Red. load kg 1,5
WOOL
40°-30°
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing
the “Pure new wool,
non-shrink, machine
washable” label.
Spin reduction/Night
Cycle/Rinse Hold
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 2
*Economy option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
** If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 3, we reccommend
you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full
loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
HANDWASH
40°- COLD
Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics.
Spin reduction/Night
Cycle/Rinse Hold
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 2
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Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
RINSES
Separate rinse cycle
for hand washed
items of cottons.
Spin
reduction/Night
Cycle/Rinse Hold/
Extra Rinse
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 7
DRAIN
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold or Night
Cycle option
Draining of water
Max. load kg 7
SPIN Separate spin for
cotton fabrics Spin reduction Drain and long spin
Max. load kg 7
O
For cancelling the
programme which is
running or to switch
the machine off
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DELICATE
SPIN
Separate short spin
for synthetic, delicate,
wool and hand-
washed fabrics.
Drain and short spin
Max. load kg 3,5
EASY IRON
40°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics to be ironed
Spin
reduction//Rinse
Hold/ Prewash
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 1,5
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Programme information
O= Reset/Off
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine
turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme
be selected.
WOOL / HANDWASH
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol .
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
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 final spin
at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by
pressing the button 2.
DRAIN
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with «Rinse Hold» or «Night Cycle» option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select
programme Drain and press button 5.
SPIN
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with «Rinse Hold» or «Night Cycle»
option. Before selecting this programme the selector
dial must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by
pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.
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DELICATE SPIN
Separate short spin hand washed garments. It has to
be used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed
items. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must beturned to O. You can choose the speed by
means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.
EASY IRON
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some
additional rinses. This programme can be used only for
cotton and synthetic fabrics.
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Preparing the wash cycle
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,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
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.
95°/90°
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
50°/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).
30°-40°
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink». 1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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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. 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 (*),
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.
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If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
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.
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.
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.
Degrees of water hardness
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.
Note: A water softener must be added
when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness
II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent
can then always be adjusted to degree
of hardness I (= soft).
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
10-7 0-15soft
28-14 16-25medium
315-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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20 electrolux care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
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 manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This
helps to prevent mould and stagnant
smells forming 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 inside 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
programme.
●Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only,
and then dry thoroughly.
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.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser
drawer by pulling it firmly. remove
any traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.
2. Remove the conditioner insert from
the middle compartment.
2. Clean all parts with water.
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