Electrolux EWF 128500 H User manual

EWF 128500 H EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL 2
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................... 5
4. CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................................6
5. PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................................8
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES..................................................................................11
7. OPTIONS...........................................................................................................12
8. SETTINGS......................................................................................................... 14
9. BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................14
10. DAILY USE...................................................................................................... 14
11. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 18
12. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................19
13. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................23
14. TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................25
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
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data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
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
injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•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
instruction 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
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•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.
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•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance 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 objects.
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.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than 0
°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• 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.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door can not be fully
opened.
2.2 Electrical Connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the mains cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by
our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance
has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in the
mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS
1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
• 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.
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2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Obey the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
• Do not touch the glass of the door
while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot.
2.5 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
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
5
6
2
1
3
4
7
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for the appliance level
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3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets to be
closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the groove
is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1Programme knob
2Temperature button (Température)
3Spin reduction button (Essorage)
4Easy iron button (Repassage Facile)
5Extra rinse button (Rinçage Plus)
6Delay start button (Départ Différé)
7Display
8Start/Pause button (Départ/Pause)
9Time Manager buttons (Time
Manager)
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4.2 Display
A B C D
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A) : The delay start indicator
B) Washing indicators:
• : The prewashing phase
• : The washing phase
• : The rinses phase
• : The spin phase
When a programme is
set, all the indicators of
the phases related to the
programme come on.
When the programme
starts, only the indicator
of the phase in operation
flashes.
When a phase is
complete the indicator of
the phase remains on.
When the programme is
completed, the symbol of
the last phase is on.
C) : The door locked indicator
• You cannot open the appliance
door when the symbol is on.
• You can open the door only when
the symbol goes off.
D) Clock indicator:
After the programme has started, the
duration is displayed and the clock
icon is animated.
E) The time area:
•The programme duration:
After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (e.g. ). The duration is
calculated automatically on the
basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type
of fabric. After the programme has
started, the time remaining is
updated every minute.
•The programme end:
When the programme has finished
three flashing zeros are displayed,
the indicator disappears and
the door can be opened.
•Alarm codes:
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be
displayed, e. g. (refer to
chapter «Troubleshooting.»).
If an option which is not
compatible with the set wash
programme is selected, the
message is displayed for a
few seconds and the integrated
red light of button Départ/Pause
starts flashing.
•Delay time.
F) Soil degree indicators:
• : Intensive.
• : Normal/Daily.
• : Light/Quick.
• : Super Quick.
G) : The indicator of the child lock.
H) Option indicators:
• : Extra Rinse.
• : Easy Iron.
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• : Sensitive (if available).
I) Spin indicators:
• : during the spinning phase this
indicator is animated.
• : No Spin.
• : Rinse Hold.
• : Night Cycle.
J) Spin value
K) Temperature indicator, cold
indicator
L) The temperature value
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Cottons (Coton)
Normal
90°C - (Cold)
8 kg
1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Eco1)
Cotton Economy
90°C - 40°C
8 kg
1200 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
Cottons + Pre-
wash
90°C - (Cold)
8 kg
1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil
and normal soil.
Eco
Cotton Economy
+ Prewash
90°C - 40°C
8 kg
1200 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil with stains. The energy consumption decrea-
ses and the time of the washing programme is ex-
tended.
Synthetics (Synthétiques)
Normal
60°C - (Cold)
3,5 kg
900 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
Synthetics + Pre-
wash
60°C - (Cold)
3,5 kg
900 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Heavy
soil and normal soil.
Eco
Synthetics Econ-
omy
40°C
3,5 kg
900 rpm Synthetic items and mixed fabric items and al-
lows to obtain a good washing temperature effi-
ciency by saving energy.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Eco
Synthetics Econ-
omy + Prewash
40°C
3,5 kg
900 rpm Synthetic items and mixed fabric items with stains. This programme allows to obtain a good
washing temperature efficiency by saving energy.
Delicates (Délicats)
Delicates + Pre-
wash
40°C - (Cold)
3,5 kg
700 rpm Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyest- er items. Normal soil with stains.
Delicates
40°C - (Cold)
3,5 kg
700 rpm Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyest- er items. Normal soil.
Hand wash/Wool (Lavage à la main/Laine)
Wool
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
1000 rpm Machine washable wool and hand washable
wool.
Hand wash
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
1000 rpm Delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-
bol. 2)
Special programmes (Spécial)
Lingerie
40°C
1 kg
900 rpm Special programme for very delicate items, as lin- gerie, bras and underwear etc.
Silk
30°C
1 kg
700 rpm Special programme for silk and mixed synthetic
items.
Jeans
40°C
3,5 kg
1200 rpm Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark col-
oured items.
Other programmes
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Trempage
30°C
8 kg Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with
water in the tub. Special programme for heavily
soiled laundry. At the end of this time the appli-
ance will stop automatically with water left in the
tub. Before starting a new washing phase, it is
necessary to empty out the water (read "At the
end of the programme"). 3)
Rinçage
8 kg
1200 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics.
Vidange
8 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Essorage
8 kg
1200 rpm To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
4)
Essorage-délicat
3,5 kg
700 rpm Separate short spin for delicate, synthetic, wool, silk and hand washed garments.
On/Off
To switch the appliance on or off and for cancelling
the programme which is running.
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu-
lation 1061/2010, these programmes 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.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature de-
clared for the selected programme.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle washing. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly. Consider this as a normal functioning of the ap-
pliance.
3) This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent
for the soak programme into the compartment marked . At the end of the soak (after hav-
ing emptied out the water) you can select the desired washing programme. First turn the appli-
ance off, then select the programme and start it.
4) The default phase of the spin speed is related to cotton items. Set the spin speed. Make
sure that it agrees with the laundry.
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Programme options compatibility
Programme Es-
sor-
age
Re-
pas-
sage
Facile
Rin-
çage
Plus
Dé-
part
Dif-
féré
Time
Manag-
er1)
Normal Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Eco Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Eco Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Normal Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Eco Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Eco Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■
■ ■
1) When you set the Rapide option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laun-
dry. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recom-
mended load: cotton: 4 kg, synthetics and delicates: 2 kg.
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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Programmes Load
(kg) Energy consump-
tion (kWh)
Water con-
sumption
(litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Coton 60 °C 8 1,40 63 160 53
Coton 40 °C 8 0,60 63 130 53
Synthétiques 40 °C 3,5 0,60 54 80 35
Délicats 40 °C 3,5 0,60 63 65 35
Lavage à la main/
Laine 30 °C 2 0,25 55 60 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 8 1,17 55 205 53
Standard 60 °C
cotton 4 0,77 50 159 53
Standard 40 °C
cotton 4 0,69 50 161 53
1) At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0,10 0,98
The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission
regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Température
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
7.2 Essorage
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the value and the
indicator of the set speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator .
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must drain
the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
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To drain the water refer to ‘At
the end of the programme’.
Night Cycle
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases 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
regularly 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 Repassage Facile
The appliance carefully washes and spins
the laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the
programme duration to the type of
laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Rinçage Plus
With this option you can add some rinses
to a washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water is
soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.5 Départ Différé
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
7.6 Time Manager
Press this button to increase or decrease
the programme duration.
The indicator F appears on the display to
indicate the soli level.
This option is available only with Cottons,
Synthetics and Delicates programmes.
Washing
cycle Soil level Type of fab- rics
Intensive Heavy soiled
items
Normal Normal soiled
items
Daily Daily soiled
items
Light Slightly soiled
items
Quick Very slightly
soiled items
Super
Quick1)
Items used or
worn for a
short time
1) It is recommended to reduce the load
sizes.
The availability of a soil level
change according to the type
of fabric and temperature as
shown in the below table.
Washing
cycle Soil level
Cottons
90°C ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
60°C/50°C ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
40°C ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
30°C ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cold ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics
60°C/50°C ■ ■ ■ ■
40°C ■ ■ ■ ■
30°C ■ ■ ■ ■
Cold ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates
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Washing
cycle Soil level
40°C ■ ■ ■ ■
30°C ■ ■ ■ ■
Washing
cycle Soil level
Cold ■ ■ ■ ■
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press Repassage Facile and
Rinçage Plus at the same time for 6
seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic
signals, they continue operate
when the appliance has a
malfunction.
8.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press Rinçage Plus and Départ Différé
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.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that the electrical and
water connections comply with the
installation instructions.
2. Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
compartment for washing phase.
4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
4. Close the door.
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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.
10.2 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Carefully close the detergent drawer
10.3 Detergent compartments
CAUTION!
Use only specified detergents for washing machine.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent
products.
Detergent compartment for prewash phase.
Detergent compartment for washing phase.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
10.4 Using detergent and
additives
1. Open the detergent drawer.
2. Measure out the detergent.
3. Measure out the fabric conditioner.
4. Carefully close the detergent drawer.
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1. 2.
3. 4.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob to switch
the appliance on and set the
programme:
• The indicator of the button
flashes.
• The display shows the programme
duration.
2. If necessary, change the temperature
and the spin speed or add available
options. When you activate an option,
the indicator of the set option comes
on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message .
10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press the button .
• The indicator of the button
stops to flash and stays on.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the indicator is on.
• The programme time decreases
with steps of one minute.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time at the
beginning of the washing
cycle.
10.7 Starting a programme with
the delay start option
1. Press the button Départ Différé again
and again until the display shows the
delay you want to set. The delay start
indicator comes on.
2. Press the button :
• The door is locked and the
indicator is on.
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
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You can cancel or change
the set of the Départ Différé
option before you press the
button . After pressing the
button you can only
cancel the Départ Différé
option.
To cancel the Départ Différé option:
a. Press the button to set the
appliance to pause. The indicator
of button flashes.
b. Press the button Départ Différé
until the display shows .
Press the button again to start
the programme immediately.
10.8 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options before
they operate.
1. Press .
The indicator flashes.
2. Change the options.
3. Press again.
The programme continues.
10.9 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Turn the programme knob to position
to cancel the programme and to
deactivate the appliance.
2. Turn the programme knob again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. in this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.10 Opening the door when
the delay start operates
While the delay start operates, the
appliance door is locked and the display
shows the indicator .
1. Press to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the door lock indicator
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door.
5. Press again.
The delay start continues to operate.
10.11 Opening the door when
the programme operates
While the programme operates, 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.
1. Turn the programme knob to position
to deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait some minutes until the indicator
goes off and then open carefully
the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Set the programme again.
10.12 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
• In the display three flashing zeros come
on.
• The indicator of the goes off.
• The door lock indicator goes off.
• You can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Close the water tap.
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• Turn the programme knob to the
position to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
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. Turn the programme knob to spinning
or draining programme.
2. Press the button . If necessary,
decrease the spin speed.
The appliance spins and drains or only
drains.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
4. Turn the programme knob to the
position to deactivate the
appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool programme).
10.13 Stand-by
Once the programme has finished, after a
few minutes the energy saving system will
be enabled.
The brightness of the display is reduced.
By pressing any button the appliance will
come out of the energy saving status.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
11.1 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
coloured 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
illustrations.
• 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
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance laundry
without hems or with cuts. Use a
washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras,
belts, tights, etc. ).
• 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.
11.2 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
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
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11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °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.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• 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
(supplied by the detergent's
manufacturer).
11.4 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
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of the
detergent, check the water hardness of
your domestic system
11.5 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
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 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.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you use
a water descaling product 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.
12.3 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
quantity of detergent.
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12.4 Door seal Regularly examine the seal and remove all
objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
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3. 4.
12.6 Cleaning the drain filter
WARNING!
Before opening the filter door,
switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from
the socket.
The filter should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• The appliance does not empty and/or
spin.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the
pump.
• A problem with water draining is
detected (see chapter
“Troubleshooting” for more details).
WARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter if
the water in the appliance is
hot.
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