Electrolux EWF 129442 W User manual

user manual
Washing Machine
EWF 129442 W

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 5
First use 7
Personalisation 7
Daily use 8
Helpful hints and tips 11
Washing programmes 12
Care and cleaning 15
What to do if… 18
Technical data 21
Consumption values 21
Installation 21
Electrical connection 24
Environment concerns 24
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.
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
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.
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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.
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 in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep
them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the groove is hori-
zontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button counterclockwise until the groove
is vertical.
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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.
4
5
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3
6
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating Plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain re-
mover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added dur-
ing the stain action phase.
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).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
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CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as
the buttons, pilot light and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on
the following pages.
1 2 4 5 6 7 8910 3
1Programme selector dial
2TEMPERATURE button (Tempéra-
ture)
3SPIN reduction button (Essorage)
4PREWASH button (Prélavage)
5EXTRA RINSE button (Rinçage
plus)
6DELAY START button (Départ dif-
féré)
7Display
8START/PAUSE button (Départ/
Pause)
9DOOR LOCKED pilot light (Hublot
verrouillé)
10 TIME MANAGER buttons
TABLE OF SYMBOLS
Programme selector dial
= Time Manager Programmes
= Rinses
= Drain
= Spin
Options buttons and lights
= Cold Wash = No Spin
= Rinse Hold = Child Lock
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DISPLAY
7.4 7.5 7.1
7.3 7.2
The display shows the following informa-
tion:
7.1:
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-
ample ). The duration is calculated auto-
matically on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of fab-
ric. After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
•Delayed start
The Selected delay set by pressing the
relevant button appears on the display for
few seconds, then the duration of the se-
lected programme is displayed again.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-
ple (see paragraph «What to do if...»).
•Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom
of the display for a few seconds and the
integrated red light of button 8start flash-
ing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros are displayed, the pilot light
9and the pilot light of button 8go out
and the door can be opened.
7.2: Washing programme phase icons
•Wash
•Rinses
•Drain
•Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons corre-
sponding to the various phases making up
the programme are shown in the bottom
part of the display. After having pressed
button 8only the icon of the running phase
stays on.
7.3: Heating phase
During the washing cycle the display shows
a temperature icon indicating that the appli-
ance has started the heating phase of the
water in the tub.
7.4: Soil degree icons
•Intensive
•Normal
•Daily
•Light
•Quick
•Super Quick
•Refresh
•Super Refresh
When selecting a programme on the dis-
play appears an icon indicating the degree
of soiling automatically proposed by the
machine.
7.5: Child safety lock (see «Child Safe-
ty Lock» paragraph).
PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
TEMPERATURE
This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature.
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SPIN REDUCTION
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme or
to select Rinse Hold or No Spin option.
NO SPIN
By selecting this option, all spinning phases
are suppressed and replaced by a drain, so
as not to wrinkle the laundry. Recommen-
ded for extremely delicate fabrics. On some
programmes the rinses will be performed
with more water.
RINSE HOLD
By selecting this function the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the
fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the
water. To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the pro-
gramme».
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.
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
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.
DELAY START
The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
START PAUSE
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
TIME MANAGER
These buttons allows you to modify the
programme duration automatically pro-
posed by the appliance.
DOOR LOCKED PILOT LIGHT
The pilot light 9illuminates when the pro-
gramme starts and indicates if the door can
be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened. The
machine in working or has stopped with
water left in the tub.
• light off: the door can be opened. The
programme is finished or the water has
been emptied out.
FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton
cycle at the highest 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.
PERSONALISATION
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following ca-
ses:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4and 5buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage
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to the appliance. This function remains ena-
bled also when the washing machine is not
working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press si-
multaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
5and 6until on the display, the icon ap-
pears or disappears.
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 fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
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.
SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME
BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR DIAL (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and automati-
cally select the maximum spin value provi-
ded for the programme you have chosen.
You can change these values by operating
the corresponding buttons. The green pilot
light of the button 8starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position ,
to switch the machine off.
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Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. 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 pro-
gramme and before pressing the button 8.
SELECT THE TEMPERATURE BY
PRESSING BUTTON 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default tempera-
ture.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temper-
ature.
REDUCE THE SPIN SPEED BY
PRESSING BUTTON 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button 3repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed. The relevant light
illuminates.
SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTION BY
PRESSING BUTTONS 3, 4 AND 5
Depending on the selected programme, dif-
ferent functions can be combined before
pressing the button 8. By selecting an op-
tion the relevant pilot light illuminates.
If an incorrect option is selected, the inte-
grated red pilot light of the button 8flashes
3 times and the Err message appears on
the display for few seconds.
For compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see
chapter «Washing Programmes».
SELECT THE DELAY START BY
PRESSING BUTTON 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay. The
relevant pilot light goes on.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few sec-
onds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the
button 6.
3. Press button 8:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.
2. Press button 6once until the symbol 0’
is displayed
3. Press button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
START THE PROGRAMME BY
PRESSING BUTTON 8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the green pilot light of the button
8stops blinking.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8: the green pilot light
starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again. If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown. If an
incorrect option is selected, the red pilot
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light of the button 8blinks for 3 times the
message Err is displayed for a few sec-
onds.
SELECT THE TIME MANAGER OPTION
BY PRESSING BUTTONS 10
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be in-
creased or decreased. The soil level icon
will appear on the display to indicate the
chosen degree of soil. This option is availa-
ble only with Cotton, Synthetic and Deli-
cate programmes.
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled
items
Normal For normal soiled
items
Daily For daily soiled
items
Light For slightly soiled
items
Quick For very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick
1)
For items used or
worn for a short
time
Refresh
1)
2)
For refreshing items
only
Super Re-
fresh
1)
2)
For refreshing a very
few items only
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
2) When you select this option the relevant icon appears
just for a while and then it disappears immediately.
ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME
It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but-
ton 8(if you wish to change the Time Man-
ager option, you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection
again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8again. The wash-
ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
Press the button 8to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
CANCELLING A PROGRAMME
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
OPENING THE DOOR
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you
need to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 8.
The pilot light 9goes out immediately and it
is possible to open the door.
If this pilot light remains lit, this means that
the machine is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not
try to force 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 temper-
ature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 8.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking 0.00 appear on the display and the
pilot light of button 8goes off. Some
acoustic signals sound.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
door remains locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before opening
the door.
Before you empty out the water, the drum
continues to run at regular intervals until the
water draining.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to O.
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
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At the end of the programme, the door is
released and can be opened. Turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to Oto 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.
Stand by : once the programme has finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness of
the display is reduced. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the ener-
gy saving status.
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.
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.
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.
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,
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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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.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
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.
QUANTITY OF DETERGENT TO BE
USED
The type and quantity of detergent will de-
pend on the type of fabric, load size, de-
gree of soiling and hardness of the water
used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions 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 wash-
ing.
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.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Coton
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 9 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Synthétiques
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Délicats
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Laine/Lavage à la main
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics with «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.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Lingerie
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items
such a lingerie, bras and underwear. The maximum
spin speed is automatically reduced.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Rinse
Rinse - Long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 9 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
To intensify the rinsing action, select the option EX-
TRA RINSE. The appliance will add some additional
rinses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 9 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected, which ends with
water left in the tub.
Spin
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 9 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the option selected, which ends
with water left in the tub. You can choose the spin
speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to
the fabrics to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Coton Eco
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 9 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
Couette
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
For a single washable synthetic blanket or duvet.
SPIN REDUCTION
Repassage facile
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing
is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform addi-
tional rinses.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
1)
EXTRA RINSE
14 Min.
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Short washing cycle ideal for laundry which only
needs freshening up.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
Chemises
30°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Washing cycle for slightly soiled shirts.
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
Cool clean
Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for light-
ly soiled laundry made of cottons, synthetic or mixed
fabrics. This programme requires the use of detergent
which is already active in cold water. Hint: In case of
water inlet temperatures lower than 6°C the machine
will execute a short heating phase. The detergent
must be used with the supplied or a suitable deter-
gent dosing cap (use the amount of the detergent rec-
ommended by detergent's manufacturer).
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
O = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
2) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing the buttons 10, we recommend that you reduce the maximum
load as indicated in this chart. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. If you
select the Refresh or Super Refresh option, we recommend that you reduce the load even more.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! 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.
AFTER EACH WASH
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing 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 in-
side 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 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.
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.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
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Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
WASHING DRUM
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due
to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or
tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
DRAIN PUMP
Regularly examine the drain pump and
make sure that it is clean.
Clean the pump regularly and/or if:
• The appliance does not drain the water.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.
• A problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter “What to do if...” for more
details).
Warning!
1. Disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates. Do not clean
the drain pump if the water in the
appliance is hot. The water must
be cold before you clean the drain
pump.
To clean the drain pump:
1. Open the pump door.
2. Put a container below the recess of the
drain pump to collect the water that
flows out.
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3. Press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out.
4. When the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp-
ty the container. Do steps 3 and 4
again and again until no more water
flows out from the drain pump.
5. Pull back the drainage duct.
6. Unscrew the filter and remove it.
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7. Remove fluff and objects from the
pump.
8. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can turn. If this does not occur,
contact the service centre.
9. Clean the filter under the water tap and
put it back in the pump into the special
guides.
10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the
filter to prevent leakages.
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11. Close the drain pump door.
Warning!
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is se-
curely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET
FILTERS
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water
inlet hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
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3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some wa-
ter may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine
and make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT
If the appliance cannot drain the water, pro-
ceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power sock-
et;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a container on the floor below the
recess of the drain pump;
6. press the two levers and pull forward
the drainage duct to let the water flow
out;
7. when the container is full of water, put
the drainage duct back again and emp-
ty the container;
repeat this operation until water stops
flowing out;
8. if necessary clean the pump (refer to
the section ‘Drain pump’ );
9. close the drain pump door.
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 dispens-
er.
2. Start the programme to drain the wa-
ter.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
If the machine is installed in a place where
the temperature could drop below 0°C, re-
move 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. unscrew the water inlet hose from the
tap;
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 as described in
the ‘Emergency drain’ section.
6. when the drain pump is empty, install
the water inlet hose again.
Warning!
Make sure that the temperature is more
than 0 °C before you use the appliance
again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by low temperatures.
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 red pilot light of button 8blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the
display and some acoustic signals sound
every 20 seconds to indicate that the ma-
chine is not working:
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•: problem with the water supply.
•: problem with the water draining.
•: door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated,
press the button 8to restart the pro-
gramme. If after all checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washing 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/or the button 8
has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay
start.
The Child Safety Lock has been activated.
• Deactivate the Child Safety Lock.
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 or in the inlet valve filter are blocked.
• Clean the water inlet filters (see ‘Cleaning the water inlet filters’
for more details).
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 «Water drainage» section.
The machine does not
empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
• Clean the drain filter.
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.
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Problem Possible cause/Solution
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.
• Replace it with a new one.
The filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Screw the filter fully in.
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 symbol or light (depending on the model)
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.
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.
The machine makes an un-
usual noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual
noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the
drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the
drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate very economically
using very little water without affecting performance.
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