Electrolux EWF1294DSW User manual

EWF 1294 DSW
EN Washing Machine User Manual 2
FR Lave-linge Notice d'utilisation 27

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 7
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................10
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................11
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................12
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 13
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 17
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................22
14. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING................................................................... 25
15. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................25
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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 for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location 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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
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•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
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 in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Do not install the appliance directly
over the floor drain.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• 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.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• 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
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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.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Follow 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 all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber
parts of the washing machine.
Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing
machine.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get 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 electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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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 levelling the appliance
3.2 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
90° 60° 40°
30° 20°
1200 1000
400
Delay
Start
Extra
Rinse
Prewash
Easy
Iron
Temperature
Spin
Start/Pause
800
Cottons
Rinse
Duvet Jeans
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Handwash
Spin/Drain
Cottons Eco
Sports
14 Min.
Refresh
Synthetics
Cottons
1 2 3 4
910
7
6
8
5
1Programme knob
2Spin reduction touchpad (Spin)
3Temperature touchpad
(Temperature)
4Display
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5Prewash touchpad (Prewash)
6Delay start touchpad (Delay Start)
7Extra rinse touchpad (Extra
Rinse)
8Easy iron touchpad (Easy Iron)
9Start/Pause touchpad (Start/
Pause)
10 Time Manager touchpads
4.2 Display
A B
E D
C
A. The time area:
• Programme time.
• The alarm codes. Refer to the
chapter “Troubleshooting” for their
description.
• The level of the Time Manager
.
B. The Delay Start indicator.
C. The Child Lock indicator.
D. The Door Lock indicator:
• It is on, you cannot open the door.
• It is off, you can open the door.
• It flashes, you cannot open the
door. Wait for some minutes until
the indicator is off.
E. Washing phase indicators.
• : the washing phase
• : the rinses phase
•: the spin phase
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cottons
90°C - Cold
9 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cot‐
ton. Normal soil and light soil.
Cottons Eco
60°C - 40° C
9 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured
cotton. Normal soil. The energy
consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is
extended1).
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric
items. Normal soil.
Delicates
40°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics,
viscose and mixed fabrics requir‐
ing a mild washing. Normal soil.
Wool/Handwash
40°C - Cold
1,5 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand
washable wool and other fabrics
with «hand washing» care symbol2).
Jeans
60°C - Cold
9 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for
dark coloured items.
Rinse
Cold
9 kg
1200 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All
fabrics, except woollens and very
delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of
laundry.
Spin/Drain 9 kg
1200 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the
water in the drum. All fabrics, ex‐
cept woollens and delicate fab‐
rics.
Duvet
60°C - 30°C
3 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one syn‐
thetic blanket, duvet, bedspread
and so on.
Sports
30° C
2,5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and delicate items. Light
soil items or items to refresh.
14 Min.
30° C
1,5 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and mixed fabric items.
Light soil and items to freshen up.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Steam programmes3)
Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can
reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized
stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items:
• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
• Items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble dry‐
ing.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Steam Refresh
1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and
synthetic items. This cycle re‐
moves odours from the laundry4).
Steam Synthetics
1.5 kg Steam programme for synthetic
items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle
the laundry.
Steam Cottons
1.5 kg Steam programme for cottons. This
cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry.
1) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at 60ºC with a load of 9 kg is the
reference programme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EU Commis‐
sion Directive 95/12/EC, measured according to EN 60456/2005. Set this programme to
have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The washing pro‐
gramme time is extended.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
3) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry
could be humid. It is better to expose the items to the fresh air for about 10 minutes to let
the humidity dry. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the
drum. After a steam cycle, items may be ironed however with less effort.
4) Steam does not remove animal odours.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programme
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) ■ ■ ■
■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
1) If you set "No Spin '" option only the drain phase is available.
5.2 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.
M1230
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand‐
ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of
laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage
and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro‐
gramme duration.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve
the quality of product.
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At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐
tion 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; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
con‐
sumption
(kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approximate pro‐
gramme duration
(minutes)
Cottons 60°C 9 1.68 71 180
Cotton Energy Saving Pro‐
gramme 60°C1) 9 1.192 57 261
Cottons 40°C 9 1.05 71 175
Synthetics 40°C 4 0.65 52 110
Delicates 40°C 4 0.7 63 91
Wool/Handwash 30°C 1,5 0.35 57 58
1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 9 kg is the reference pro‐
gramme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EU Commission Direc‐
tive 95/12/EC and measured according to EN 60456/2005.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0,48 0,48
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regu‐
lation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC .
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temperature
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
comes on.
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.
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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 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
Use this option for heavy soil.
When you set this option the programme
duration increases.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
7.5 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to a washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.6 Easy Iron
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.
7.7 Time Manager
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration.
Press or to decrease or increase
the programme duration.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
indica‐
tor 1) 1)
2) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■■■■■■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
3) ■4) ■4) ■4) ■4) ■4) ■4)
1) If available.
2) Shortest: to freshen the laundry.
3) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐
ration gradually decreases the energy con‐
sumption. The optimized heating phase
saves energy and the longer duration main‐
tains the same washing results (specially
for normal soil).
4) Defaullt duration for all programmes.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
8.2 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
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• To activate/deactivate this option
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
8.3 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press and at the same
time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
4. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
5. 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. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
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.
Washing heavily oiled,
greasy stains could cause
damage rubber parts of the
washing machine.
10.2 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the compartments.
3. Carefully close the detergent drawer
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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).
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
10.4 Liquid or powder detergent
1.
A
2.
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3.
B
4.
• 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 prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay start.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The indicator flashes.
• The display shows the level of the
Time Manager, the programme
duration and the indicators of the
phases of the programme.
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 indicator of stops to flash
and stays on.
• The indicator starts to flash
on the display.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the display shows the
indicator .
If the indicator
flashes, the door is
locking. If the display
shows an alarm
message after the
indicator has
flashed for a few
seconds, it indicates
that the door is not
properly locked (for
more details see
Troubleshooting
chapter).
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance fills
water.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the
new value.
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10.7 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.
The related indicator comes on the
display.
2. Press :
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• The door locks, the display shows
the indicator .
If the indicator flashes, the
door is locking. If the display
shows an alarm message after
the indicator has flashed for a
few seconds, it indicates that the
door is not properly locked (for
more details see Troubleshooting
chapter).
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the delay start
before you press the . To
cancel the delay start:
• Press to set the
appliance to pause.
• Press until the
display shows '.
• Press 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
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and the drum still
rotates, you cannot open the
door.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked
and the display shows the indicator .
Open the appliance door when the
programme or the delay start
operates:
1. Press to pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the door lock indicator
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door and press again .
The programme or delay start continues
to operate.
10.11 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 goes off.
• You can open the door.
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• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Close the water tap.
• Turn the programme knob to 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
indicator flashes. The door stays
locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed. If you set , the appliance
only drains.
2. Press . The appliance drains the
water and spins.
3. Turn the programme knob to position
to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
10.12 Stand-by
Some minutes after the end of the
washing programme, if you do not
deactivate the appliance, the energy
saving status activates.
The energy saving status decreases the
energy consumption when the appliance
is on the stand by.
• All indicators and the display go off.
• The indicator of the flashes slowly
• Press one of the options to deactivate
the energy saving status.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the energy
saving status function
doesn't activate to remind
you to drain the water.
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 white and coloured items
together.
• 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 multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains with a special
detergent.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains
before putting items in drum
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash 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 pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
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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.
• 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 does not have 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
allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover
when you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
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 with soap and warm
water only. 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 machines. 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. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
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• Select 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.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1.
1
2
2.
3. 4.
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12.6 Cleaning the drain filter
Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot.
Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean.
Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops flowing out.
1. 2.
180°
3.
2
1
4.
1
2
5. 6.
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