Electrolux EWF 1494RC User manual

EWF 1494RC
EN Washing Machine User Manual 2
FR Lave-linge Notice d'utilisation 24

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 5
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6
5. PROGRAMME CHART...................................................................................... 7
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES..................................................................................8
7. OPTIONS............................................................................................................9
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................11
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 11
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 11
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 15
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................16
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................20
14. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................22
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following 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.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
•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.
•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 9 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 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 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
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for the appliance level
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
Fin différée
Marche/Arrêt
Programmes
Départ/Pause
1400
1200
800
Rapide
Intensif
Repassage
Facile
Rinçage
Vidange &
Essorage
Coton
Synthétiques
Délicats
Couette
Rafraîchir 20'
Programme Mix 20
Coton ECO
Laine/Lavage à la main
987621 3 4 5
1On / Off button (Marche/Arrêt)
2Programme selection touchpad
3Temperature touchpad
4Spin selection touchpad
5Options selection touchpad
6Start/Pause touchpad
7Finish in touchpad (Fin différée)
8Display
9Door locked indicator
4.2 Display
Fin différée
AB D C
A) The time area:
• : the programme duration
• : the "finish in" time
• : the alarm codes
•: the message of error
• : the programme is completed.
B) The child lock indicator:
• The indicator comes on when you
activate this device.
C) The extra rinse indicator:
• The indicator comes on when you
activate this option.
D) The Fin différée touchpad.
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5. PROGRAMME CHART
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Coton
90 °C - Cold
9 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal
soil and light soil.
Coton
ECO1)
60 °C - 40 °C
9 kg
1400 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and
the time of the washing programme is extended.
Synthétiques
60 °C - Cold
3,5 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Nor‐
mal soil.
Délicats
40 °C - Cold
3,5 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, poly‐
ester items. Normal soil.
Laine/Lavage à la
main
40 °C - Cold
1,5 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and delicate fabrics with «hand wash‐
ing» care symbol.2)
Couette
60 °C - Cold
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one synthetic blanket,
duvet, bedspread and so on.
Rafraîchir 20'
40 °C - 30 °C
1 kg
1200 rpm
A very short cycle for cottons and synthetics
items with light soil level or worn only once.
Programme Mix
20°
20 °C
2 kg
1200 rpm
Special programme for cotton, synthetic and
mixed fabrics with light soil. Set this programme
to decrease the energy consumption. Make
sure that the detergent is for low temperature in
order to have good washing results3).
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐
lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro‐
gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient pro‐
grammes 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
declared 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
appliance.
3) No temperature indicator is on .
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Programme options compatibility
Programme
Rapide1)
Intensif
Repassage Facile
Rinçage
Vidange&Essorage
Coton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Coton ECO ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthétiques ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Délicats ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Laine/Lavage à la
main ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Couette ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rafraîchir 20' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Programme Mix 20° ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) When you set this option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry. It
is possible to keep the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recommen‐
ded load: cotton: 4,5 kg, synthetics and delicates: 2,5 kg.
5.1 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this washing
machine. Follow the garment care label
for drying and other laundry instructions.
M1512
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
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 tempera‐
ture.
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At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the
maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg,
the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme
duration don’t reach 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
blinks in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Coton 60 °C 9 1,58 84 175 53
Coton 40 °C 9 1,01 82 174 53
Synthétiques 40
°C 3,5 0,74 61 122 35
Délicats 40 °C 3,5 0,54 62 74 35
Laine/Lavage à la
main 30 °C 2) 1,5 0,42 62 70 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 9 1,03 49 220 53
Standard 60 °C
cotton 4,5 0,77 40 187 53
Standard 40 °C
cotton 4,5 0,62 40 181 53
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) Not available for some models.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0,48 0,48
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 Temperature
With this option you can change the
default temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
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7.2 Spin
With this option you can change the
default spin speed.
The indicator of the set speed comes on.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. Only the drain phase is
available.
• The related indicator comes on.
• Set this option for very delicate
fabrics.
• The rinses phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The related indicator comes on.
• There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed.
• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the laundry creases.
• The door stays locked. You must
drain the water to unlock the door.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
7.3 Rapide
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
Use this option for items with light soil or
items to refresh.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Intensif
With this option you can wash very soiled
laundry.
The washing cycle lasts longer with this
option.
The related indicator comes on.
7.5 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.
7.6 Rinçage
With this option you can perform only a
last rinse of a selected washing
programme.
If you set also the Extra Rinse function
() the appliance adds two or more
rinses.
The related indicator comes on.
7.7 Vidange&Essorage
With this option you can perform the spin
and drain cycle.
The spin phase is suitable to the washing
programme you set.
If you set also the No Spin
( ) option, the appliance
only drains.
7.8 Fin différée
With this option you can set the number
of hours in which you would like your
washing programme to be completed.
You can set from minimum 3 hours to
maximum 20 hours.
The display shows the number of hours
and the indicator above the button is
on.
7.9 Extra Rinse
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.1)
1) See in "Settings" how to activate this option.
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8. SETTINGS
8.1 Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
touch the buttons and at the
same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off.
8.2 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
touch the buttons and at the
same time until the indicator
comes on/goes off.
Activate this option after you touch the
button : the buttons are locked
(except for the button ) .
This option stays active even
when you switch off the
appliance.
8.3 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, touch the buttons and at
the same time for 4 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
2. 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 firmly.
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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
Detergent compartment for
washing phase.
If you use liquid detergent,
put it immediately before
you start the programme.
Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).
CAUTION!
Do not exceed
the MAX level.
Flap for powder or liquid de‐
tergent.
10.4 Liquid or powder detergent
1.
A
2.
3.
B
4.
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• Position A for powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position B for 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 delay start (or Finish in option).
10.5 Activating the appliance
Press and hold for a couple of seconds
the button to activate or deactivate
the appliance.
A tune sounds when the appliance is
activated. The appliance performs a start
up animation. The animation quickly
shows each washing programme and the
default temperature and spin settings.
The display shows the word On.
10.6 Setting a programme
1. Touch the programme button 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 .
10.7 Starting a programme
without the Fin différée option
Touch the button .
• The indicator of the button
stops to flash and stays on.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the indicator is on.
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time at the beginning of the
washing cycle.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the
new value.
10.8 Starting a programme with
the Fin différée option
1. Touch the button again and again
to choose the number of hours in
which you want the washing cycle to
be finished.
The display shows the number of hours
you set (e.g. ) and the indicator above
the button is on to show that his
option is active.
2. Touch the button :
• The door is locked.
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the Fin différée
option before you touch the
button . After touching
the button you can only
cancel the Fin différée
option.
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To cancel the the Fin différée option:
a. Touch the button to set the
appliance to pause. The indicator
of button flashes.
b. Touch the button until the
indicator above this button goes
off.
Touch the button again to
start the programme
immediately.
10.9 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Touch .
The indicator of this button flashes.
2. Change the options. If you change
any option the Fin différée option (if
set) will be disabled.
3. Touch again.
The programme continues.
10.10 Cancelling a programme
1. Press the button for some
seconds to cancel the programme
and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button 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.
10.11 Opening the door
While a programme (or the ) operates,
the appliance door is locked. The
indicator is on.
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high, you cannot open
the door.
To open the door during the first
minutes of the cycle (or when the
operates) :
1. Touch the button to pause the
appliance.
2. Wait until the indicator goes off.
3. You can open the door.
4. Close the door and touch the button
again. The programme (or the
) continues.
10.12 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
• In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the button 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.
• Press the button for some seconds
to deactivate the appliance.
• Close the water tap.
• Keep the door and the detergent
drawer 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 indicator flashes to remind
you to drain the water.
• The door lock indicator is on. The
indicator of button flashes. The
door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
Draining the water:
1. To drain the water.
• Touch the button . The
appliance drains the water and
spins with the maximum spin
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speed for selected washing
programme.
• Alternatively, touch the button
to change the spin speed and
then touch the button . The
appliance drains the water and
spins. If you set , the appliance
only drains.
2. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
3. Press the button for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
10.13 AUTO-OFF option
The AUTO-OFF stand-by option
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption. All
the indicators and the display go off
when :
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you touch .
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme.
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Touch the button if you want to set
a new cycle.
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.
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.
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• 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.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
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12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1. 2.
3. 4.
12.6 Cleaning the drain filter
WARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter if
the water in the appliance is
hot.
1.
2
1
2.
2
11
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3. 4.
12
5.
12
6.
7. 8.
2
1
9.
2
1
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12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
1.
1
2
3
2.
3. 4.
45°
20°
12.8 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
emergency drain procedure, you must
activate again the drain system:
1. When you drain the water with the
emergency drain procedure, you
must activate again the drain system:
Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent
dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the
water
12.9 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. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in
a container and let the water flow out
of the hose.
4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure.
5. 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
responsible for damages
caused by low temperatures.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 Introduction
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
Authorised Service Centre.
With some problems, the acoustic
signals operate and the display shows
an alarm code:
• - The appliance does not fill with
water properly.
• - The appliance does not drain
the water.
• - The appliance door is open or
not closed correctly. Please check the
door!
If the appliance is
overloaded, remove
some items from the
drum and/or keep
pressed the door and
push the Départ/Pause
button at the same time
until the indicator
stops flashing (see the
picture below).
• - The mains supply is unstable.
Wait until the mains supply is stable.
• - No communication between
electronic elements of the appliance.
Switch off and switch on again.
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance
before you do the checks.
13.2 Possible failures
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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