Electrolux EWF 1086 GDW User manual

EWF 1086 GDW
EWF 1286 GDW
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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL 2
ES LAVADORA MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. PROGRAMMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9. DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10. HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes in-
juries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recom-
mend you activate it.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and dis-
connect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8
MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must
not be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0 °C
or where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction sup-
plied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you in-
stall the appliance is flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the pow-
er supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-
tension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the appliance power supply ca-
ble need to be replaced, this must be
carried out by our Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installa-
tion. Make sure that there is access to
the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to discon-
nect the appliance. Always pull the
mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
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Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using the new supplied
hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
• Before you connect the appliance to
new pipes or pipes not used for a long
time, let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
2.2 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire,
burns or damage to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household envi-
ronment.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Obey the safety instructions on the de-
tergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products
in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The glass
can be hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possi-
ble water leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Service to ensure which
accessories can be used.
2.3 Care and Cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the
appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the ap-
pliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal ob-
jects.
2.4 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent chil-
dren and pets to get closed in the ap-
pliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for the appliance level
3.1 Child safety device
When you activate this device, you cannot
close the door. This prevents children or
pets to be closed in the drum. To activate
the device, turn it clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal. To deactivate the de-
vice, turn it counter-clockwise, until the
groove is vertical.
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorized dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth, se-
cure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Follow the instructions supplied with the
kit.
4. CONTROL PANEL
Tejidos Gruesos
Sport
Delicados
Sintéticos
Algodón Eco
Algodón
Refresco
Sintéticos
Algodón
Mantas/
Edredones
Centrifugado/
Descarga
Aclarado
On/O
14 Min.
Lana/A mano
Inicio/Pausa
TimeManager
Temperatura
Centrifugado Aclarado
Extra
Inicio
Diferido
Plancha
Fácil
Prelavado
53 4
1011
8
7
9
6
1 2
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1On Off button
(On/Off)
2Programme knob
3Spin reduction touchpad
(Centrifugado)
4Temperature touchpad
(Temperatura)
5Display
6Prewash touchpad
(Prelavado)
7Delay start touchpad
(Inicio Diferido)
8Extra rinse touchpad
(Aclarado Extra)
9Easy iron touchpad
(Plancha Fácil)
10 Start pause touchpad
(Inicio/Pausa)
11 Time Manager touchpads
4.1 Display
A B C D
EFG
A) The Temperature area:
: Temperature indicator
: Cold water indicator
B) : Time Manager indicator.
C) The time area:
–: the programme duration
–: the delay start
–: the alarm codes
–: the message of error
–: Programme is completed.
D) : the child safety lock indicator.
E) Washing indicators:
–: the washing phase
–: the rinses phase
–: the spin phase
–: the steam phase
–: Extra rinse permanent option.
F) The spin area:
–: the Spin speed indicator
–: the No Spin indicator
–: the Rinse Hold indicator
–: the Extra Silent indicator.
G) : the Door locked indicator
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5. PROGRAMMES
Programme
Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin
Algodón
90° C - Cold
White cotton and coloured cotton (normal soil
and light soil).
8 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Algodón Eco
1)
60° C - 40° C
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil.
8 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Sintéticos
60° C - Cold
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
4 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Delicados
40 °C - Cold
Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester
items. Normal soil.
4 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Lana/ / A mano
40 °C – Cold
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care
symbol.
2 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Tejidos Gruesos
60 °C – Cold
Items in denim and jersey. Also for items in dark
colours.
4 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Aclarado
Cold
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics.
8 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Centrifugado/Des-
carga
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics.
8 kg, 1000 rpm (EWF1086GDW), 1200 rpm
(EWF1286GDW)
Mantas/Edredones
60° C - 30° C
Special programme for one synthetic blanket, du-
vet, bedspread and so on.
3 kg, 800 rpm
Sport
30 °C
Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil or items or
items to refresh.
4 kg, 800 rpm
14 Min.
30 °C
Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and
items to freshen up.
1.5 kg, 800 rpm
Vapor - Refresco Steam programme for cotton and synthetic
This cycle removes odours from the laundry.
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Programme
Temperature range Type of load and soil Maximum load, Maximum spin
Sintéticos Steam programme for synthetics.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry
Vapor - Algodón Steam programme for cottons.
This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values
According to regulation 1061/2010, the “Algodón Eco 60° C” and “Algodón Eco 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 consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■■
1)
■ ■ ■
■■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
1) If you set No Spin option the only drain phase is available.
6. 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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Pro-
grammes Load (Kg) Energy consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remain-
ing mois-
ture (%)
1)
Algodón 60
°C 81.6 72 168 60
2)
/ 53
3)
Algodón 40
°C 81.0 72 164 60
2)
/ 53
3)
Sintéticos 40
°C 40.6 50 110 37
2)
/ 35
3)
Delicados 40
°C 40.6 60 91 37
2)
/ 35
3)
Lana/A mano
30 °C 20.35 57 58 32
2)
/ 30
3)
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60
°C cotton 81.04 46 208 60
2)
/ 53
3)
Standard 60
°C cotton 40.65 45 156 60
2)
/ 53
3)
Standard 40
°C cotton 40.49 44 156 60
2)
/ 53
3)
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.6 0.6
The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commis-
sion regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) For model EWF 1086 GDW .
3) For model EWF 1286 GDW.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temperature
Set this option to change the default tem-
perature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2 Spin
With this option you can decrease the de-
fault spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the set
speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin pha-
ses.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
•The display shows the indicator
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Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The washing programme stops with the
water in the drum. The drum turns reg-
ularly to prevent the laundry creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
•The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to ‘At the
end of the programme’.
Extra Silent
• Set this option to remove all spin pha-
ses and to perform a silent washing.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The washing programme stops with the
water in the drum. The drum turns reg-
ularly to prevent the laundry creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
•The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to ‘At the
end of the programme’.
7.3 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
Use this option for heavy soil.
When you set this option the programme
duration increases.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
7.5 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to a washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to de-
tergents and in areas where the water is
soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.6 Easy Iron
The appliances carefully washes and
spins the laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapt the pro-
gramme duration to the type of laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
7.7 Time Manager
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration.
Press or to decrease or increase the
programme duration.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
Indicator
Eco
1)
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■■■■■
■ ■ ■
■
2)
■
2)
■■
2)
■ ■ ■
3)
■ ■ ■
2)
■
2)
■
1) Shortest: to fresh the laundry.
2) Programme default duration.
3) Longest: Increasing the programme
duration gradually decreases the energy
consumption. The optimized heating
phase saves energy and the longer
duration maintains the same washing
results (specially for normal soil).
7.8 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
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• To activate/deactivate the option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press , the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
7.9 Permanent extra rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press and at the same time until
the indicator comes on/goes off.
7.10 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic sig-
nals, press and at the same time
for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic sig-
nals, they continue operate when
the appliance has a malfunction.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase. This
activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry. This removes all possible dirt
from the drum and the tub.
9. DAILY USE
9.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time. Shake the items before you
put them in the appliance. Make sure
not to put too much laundry in the
drum.
3. Close the door.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry stays
between the seal and the door.
There is a risk of water leakage or
damage to the laundry.
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9.2 Using detergent and additives
• Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric conditioner.
• Carefully close the detergent drawer.
Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
Liquid or powder detergent
1.
A
2.
3.
B
4.
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• Position Afor powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position Bfor liquid detergent.
When you use the liquid detergent:
– Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
– Do not put more liquid then the maximum level.
– Do not set the prewash phase.
– Do not set the delay start.
9.3 Activating the appliance
Press the On/Off button to activate or de-
activate the appliance. A tune sounds
when the appliance is activated.
9.4 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
– The related programme indicator
comes on.
– The indicator of the flashes.
– The display shows the level of the
Time Manager, the programme du-
ration and the indicators of the pro-
gramme phases
2. If necessary, change the temperature,
the spin speed, the cycle duration, or
add available options. When you acti-
vate an option, the indicator of the set
option comes on.
If you set something incorrect, the
display shows the message Err.
9.5 Starting a programme
without delay start
Press :
•Theindicator stops to flash and
stays on.
•The indicator starts to flash on the
display.
• The programme starts, the door is
locked and the display shows the indi-
cator .
• The drain pump can operate for a short
time when the appliance fills water.
After approximately 15 minutes
from the start of the programme:
• The appliance adjusts automati-
cally the programme duration
agree with the laundry load.
• The display shows the new val-
ue.
9.6 Starting a programme with
delay start
•Press again and again until the dis-
play shows the delay you want to set.
The related indicator comes on the dis-
play.
• Press :
– The appliance starts the countdown.
– When the countdown is completed,
the programme starts automatically.
You can cancel or change the set
of the delay start before you press
.
To cancel the delay start:
1. Press to set the appliance to
pause.
2. Press until the display shows ’.
Press again to start the pro-
gramme immediately.
9.7 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options be-
fore they operate.
1. Press . The indicator flashes.
2. Change the options.
3. Press again. The programme con-
tinues.
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9.8 Cancelling a programme
1. Press the button for some sec-
onds to cancel the programme and to
deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button again to acti-
vate the appliance. Now, you can set
a new washing programme.
The appliance does not drain the
water.
9.9 Opening the door
While a programme or the delay start op-
erates, the appliance door is locked and
the display shows the indicator .
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level of the
water in the drum are too high,
you cannot open the door.
Open the appliance door when the
delay start operates:
1. Press to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the door lock indicator
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door and press again.
The delay start continues to operate.
Open the appliance door when the
programme operates:
1. Press the button for some sec-
onds to deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes and then open
carefully the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Set the programme again.
9.10 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is acti-
vated).
•In the display a comes on.
•Theindicator goes off.
•The door lock indicator goes off.
• Remove the laundry from the appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mil-
dew and odours.
• Close the water tap.
•Press the button for some seconds
to deactivate the appliance.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
– The drum turns regularly to prevent the
creases in the laundry.
–The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
– You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed. If you set , the appli-
ance only drains.
2. Press . The appliance drains the
water and spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator
goes off, you can open the door.
4. Press the button for some sec-
onds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and spins
automatically after approximately
18 hours (except for Wool pro-
gramme).
9.11 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by option automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease the
energy consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5 mi-
nutes before you press .
Press the button to activate the ap-
pliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button to activate the ap-
pliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a new
cycle.
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10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are
on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and col-
oured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend that
you wash them separately for the first
times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,
wool and items with painted illustra-
tions.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy
soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a wash-
ing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in the
tub and start the spin phase again.
10.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the ap-
pliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applica-
ble to the type of stain and fabric.
10.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives spe-
cially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of deter-
gents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of deter-
gent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the programme
temperature and the level of soil.
• If your appliance has not the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the
liquid detergents with a dosing ball.
10.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with
the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low tem-
perature.
• To use the correct quantity of the deter-
gent, check the water hardness of your
domestic system
10.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it
is not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water soft-
ener. Obey the instructions that you find
on the packaging of the product.
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11. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Before maintenance, disconnect the ap-
pliance from the mains supply.
11.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or
chemical products.
11.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water softener for washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machine. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that
you find on the packaging of the
product.
11.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Remove the laundry from the drum.
• Set the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small quan-
tity of detergent.
11.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove all
objects from the inner part.
11.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1.
1
2
2.
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3. 4.
11.6 Cleaning the drain filter
WARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter if the
water in the appliance is hot.
1.
1
2
2.
3. 4.
12
5.
12
6.
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7. 8.
1
2
9.
1
2
11.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
1.
1
2
3
2.
3. 4.
45°
20°
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11.8 Emergency drain
Because of a malfunction, the appliance
cannot drain the water.
If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of
'Cleaning the drain filter'.
If necessary, clean the pump.
When you drain the water with the emer-
gency drain procedure, you must activate
again the drain system:
1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent dis-
penser.
2. Start the programme to drain the wa-
ter.
11.9 Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can be less than
0° C, remove the remaining water from
the inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Remove the water inlet hose.
4. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a
container and let the water flow out of
the hose.
5. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure.
6. When the drain pump is empty, install
the inlet hose again.
WARNING!
Make sure that the temperature is
more than 0 °C before you use
the appliance again.
The manufacturer is not responsi-
ble for damages caused by low
temperatures.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
The start of the appliance does not occur
or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem
(refer to the table). If not, contact the serv-
ice centre.
With some problems, the acoustic
signals operate and the display
shows an alarm code:
•- The appliance does not fill with
water.
•- The appliance does not drain
the water.
•- The appliance door is open or
not closed correctly. Please check the
door!
•- The mains supply is unstable.
Wait until the mains supply is stable.
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance before
you do the checks.
Problem Possible solution
The programme does
not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse
box.
Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed.
If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the
end of countdown.
Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.
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