Electrolux EWG 127410 W User manual

EWG 127410 W
EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 5
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 9
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................11
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................12
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 14
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 14
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 17
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................22
14. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 24
15. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................32
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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.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 7 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.
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•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must
not be reused.
•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.
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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.
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
7 8 9
10
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser
2Control panel
3Door handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump filter
6Feet for the appliance level
7Water drain hose
8Mains cable
9Water inlet hose
10 Feet for the appliance level
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3.2 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets to
be closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1 2 3 4 5 76 98 10
1Programme knob
2Temperatura button
Cold position
3Centrifuga button
No spin function
4Stiro Facile button
5Extra Risciacquo button
6Partenza Ritardata button
7Display
8Time Manager buttons
9Door locked indicator
10 Avvio/Pausa button
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4.2 Display
A B C
DE
The display shows the following information:
ASoil degree indicators:
Intensive
Normal
Daily
Light
Quick
Quick
Refresh
Super Refresh
When you select a programme, the display shows the indicator of the soil de‐
gree automatically proposed by the appliance.
BChild safety lock (see «Settings» chapter).
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CDigit
area:
•Duration of the selected programme
After you select a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (e. g. ). The duration is calculated automatically on
the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme start, the time remaining is updated every mi‐
nute.
•Delayed start
The selected delay appears for a few seconds, then the display
shows the duration of the selected programme again.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be dis‐
played, e. g. (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).
•Incorrect option selection
If you set an option not compatible with the selected wash pro‐
gramme, the message shows up for a few seconds and the
red indicator of button Avvio/Pausa starts flashing.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished, three flashing zeros are
displayed and the indicator of button Avvio/Pausa goes out.
If the indicator goes off, you can open the door.
DWashing programme phase indicators:
Wash
Rinses
Drain
Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the washing programme indicators corre‐
sponding to the various phases making up the programme are shown.
After you have pressed the Avvio/Pausa button, only the indicator of the run‐
ning phase stays on.
EDuring the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon indicat‐
ing that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the
tub.
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum
load
Reduced
load1)
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cotoni
90°C - (Cold)
7 kg
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
+ Prelavaggio
Cotoni + Prelavag‐
gio
90°C - (Cold)
7 kg
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil
and normal soil.
Sintetici
60°C - (Cold)
3 kg
1.5 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
+ Prelavaggio
Sintetici + Prelavag‐
gio
60°C - (Cold)
3 kg
1.5 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Heavy
soil and normal soil.
Delicati
40°C - (Cold)
3 kg
1.5 kg
700 rpm
Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyest‐
er items. Normal soil.
Centrifuga
7 kg
1200 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics.
Scarico
7 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Risciacqui
7 kg
1200 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics.
Mix 20°
20°C
3 kg
900 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 results2).
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum
load
Reduced
load1)
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Seta
30°C - (Cold)
1 kg
700 rpm
Special programme for silk and mixed synthet‐
ic items.
Lavaggio a mano
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
900 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.3)
Lana
40°C - (Cold)
2 kg
900 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable
wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing»
care symbol.3)
Eco+Prelavaggio
90°C - 40°C
7 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil with stains. The energy consumption de‐
creases and the time of the washing programme
is extended.
Cotoni Eco4)
90°C - 40°C
7 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and
the time of the washing programme is extended.
1) If you select the Super Quick, Refresh and Super Refresh option by pressing buttons
Time Manager, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated in the pro‐
grammes for cottons, synthetics and delicates. Full loading is possible however with some‐
what reduced cleaning results.
2) The appliance performs the short heating phase if the water temperature is below 20°C.
The appliance can show the temperature setting as “cold”.
3) 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.
4) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐
lation 1061/2010, these programmes with temperature selected 60°C and with temperature
selected 40°C are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard
40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined en‐
ergy 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.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
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Programme
+ Prelavaggio ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
+ Prelavaggio ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
Eco+Prelavaggio ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it agrees with the laundry. If you set No Spin option the
only drain phase is available.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐
ture.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Cotoni 60 °C 7 1.35 67 150 53
Cotoni 40 °C 7 0.85 67 140 53
Sintetici 40 °C 3 0.55 42 90 35
Delicati 40 °C 3 0.55 63 65 35
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Lana 30 °C 2) 2 0.25 55 60 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 7 1.01 52 180 53
Standard 60 °C
cotton 3.5 0.78 44 149 53
Standard 40 °C
cotton 3.5 0.61 44 140 53
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) Not available for some models.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0,10 0,98
The information given in the chart above are in compliance with the EU Commission
regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Programme knob
This knob allows you to select a
programme, to reset a programme and/or
to switch the appliance on/off .
The knob can be turned either clockwise
or counterclockwise.
At the end of the programme, turn the
knob to position to deactivate the
appliance.
7.2 Temperatura
Press this button to increase or decrease
the default washing temperature.
If you set the position , the appliance
performs the washing with cold water.
The indicator of the set temperature
illuminates.
7.3 Centrifuga
Press this button to increase or decrease
the default spin speed of the selected
programme or to select the additional
option.
The indicator of the set speed
illuminates.
Additional spin option:
NO SPIN
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for extremely delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
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7.4 Stiro 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.
7.5 Extra Risciacquo
Press this button to add some rinses to
the 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 Partenza Ritardata
Press this button to delay the start of the
programme by 30 min - 60 min - 90 min,
2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a
maximum of 20 hour.
The button indicator illuminates. The
display shows the selected delay value.
7.7 Time Manager
Press this button to increase or decrease
the programme duration proposed by the
appliance.
The indicator of the chosen degree will
appear on the display.
This option is available only with Cottons,
Synthetics and Delicate programmes.
Washing
cycle Soil level Type of fab‐ rics
Intensive Heavy soiled
items
Normal Normal soiled
items
Washing
cycle Soil level Type of fab‐ rics
Daily Daily soiled
items
Light Slightly soiled
items
Quick Very slightly
soiled items
Super
Quick1)
Items used or
worn for a
short time
Refresh 1) 2) To refresh
items only
Super Re‐
fresh 1) 2)
To refresh
few items on‐
ly
1) It is recommended to reduce the load
sizes.
2) When you select this option the relevant
indicator appears just for a while and then it
disappears immediately.
The availability of the soil
degree changes according
to the type of fabric and
temperature.
7.8 Door locked indicator
The indicator goes on when the
programme starts and indicates if the
door can be opened:
• indicator on: the door cannot be
opened.
• indicator off: the door can be opened.
• indicator flashing: the door is opening.
7.9 Avvio/Pausa
Press this button to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals sound when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
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To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press button and button
at the same time for about 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
8.2 Child Lock function
With this function you can leave the
appliance unattended and prevent that
the children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this function,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off in the display.
You can activate this option in two ways:
• After you press Avvio/Pausa: the
options and the programme knob are
locked.
• Before you press Avvio/Pausa : the
appliance cannot start.
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
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.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to the laundry.
10.2 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Carefully close the detergent drawer
10.3 Detergent compartments
CAUTION!
Use only specified
detergents for washing
machine.
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Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the detergent
products.
Detergent compartment for pre‐
wash phase.
Detergent compartment for
washing phase.
Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).
10.4 Bleach
Alternatively the softener, it is also
possible to use a bleach agent in the
compartment with the programmes
for white cottons.
Proceed as follows:
1. Put the bleach in the compartment
.
Do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer.
2. Run a programme for white cottons.
3. At the end of the programme, run the
programme RINSE. Use softener, if
desired.
This helps to eliminate any bleach
residues.
Never pour bleach and
softener into the
compartment at the same
time.
10.5 Switching the appliance on
and setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob to switch
the appliance on and to set the
required programme:
• The display shows the default
level of Time Manager, the
programme duration and the
programme phases indicators of
the selected programme.
• The indicator of Avvio/Pausa
button flashes in green.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the related indicator comes
on.
If you set something not
compatible with the selected
programme, the display
shows the message .
The Avvio/Pausa button
indicator flashes in red 3
times.
10.6 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press the Partenza Ritardata button
repeatedly until the display shows the
delay you want to set. The related
indicator illuminates.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few
seconds, then the duration of the
programme will appear again.
2. Press the Avvio/Pausa button.
• The door is locked and the
indicator is on.
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the Partenza
Ritardata before you press
the Avvio/Pausa button.
After pressing the Avvio/
Pausa button you can only
cancel the Partenza
Ritardata.
To cancel the Partenza Ritardata:
a. Press the Avvio/Pausa button to
set the appliance to pause. The
related indicator flashes.
b. Press the Partenza Ritardata
button until the display shows .
Press the Avvio/Pausa button
again to start the programme
immediately.
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The Partenza
Ritardata can not be
selected with the
draining programme.
10.7 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press the Avvio/Pausa button.
• The green Avvio/Pausa indicator
stops flashing and stays on.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the indicator illuminates
and stays on.
• The programme time on the
display decreases with steps of
one minute.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time at the
beginning of the washing
cycle.
10.8 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before the programme carries them out.
1. Press the Avvio/Pausa button to
interrupt the running programme.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the options (if you wish to
change the Time Manager option,
you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection
again).
3. Press the Avvio/Pausa button again.
The programme continues.
10.9 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Turn the programme knob to
position to cancel the programme.
The appliance is deactivated.
2. Now, you can set a new washing
programme and the available
options.
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
While a programme is running or during
the Partenza Ritardata, the appliance
door is locked. The indicator is on.
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.
To open the door during the first minutes
of the cycle or when the Partenza
Ritardata operates:
1. Press the Avvio/Pausa button to
pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the indicator goes off.
3. You can open the door.
4. Close the door and press the Avvio/
Pausa button again.
The programme (or the Partenza
Ritardata) continues.
10.11 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
Some acoustic signals sound (if they
are activated).
• In the display the value come
on. The Avvio/Pausa indicator goes
off.
• When the door lock indicator goes
off, you can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty. Close the water tap.
• Turn the programme knob to
position to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
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The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
• The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. Turn the programme knob to
position an then select a spinning or
draining programme.
2. Press the Avvio/Pausa button. If
necessary, decrease the spin speed.
The appliance spins and drains or only
drains.
3. When the programme is completed
and the indicator goes off, you
can open the door.
4. Turn the programme knob to
position to deactivate the appliance.
10.12 Stand-by
Once the programme has finished, after
a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled.
The brightness of the display is reduced.
By pressing any button the appliance will
come out of the energy saving status.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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.
MAX
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2
2.
MAX
3. 4.
MAX
12.6 Cleaning the drain filter
The pump should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• The appliance does not empty and/or
spin.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise during draining due to objects
such as safety pins, coins etc.
blocking the pump.
• A problem with water draining is
detected (see chapter
“Troubleshooting” for more details).
WARNING!
Before unscrewing the pump
cover, switch the appliance
off and remove the mains
plug from the socket.
To clean the drain filter:
WARNING!
When the appliance is in use
and depending on the
programme selected there
can be hot water in the filter.
Never remove the filter cover
during a wash cycle, always
wait until the appliance has
finished the cycle, and is
empty. When refitting the
filter cover, ensure it is
securely re-tightened so as
to stop leaks and young
children being able to
remove it.
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down
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A B
3. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
A = Cover filter.
B = Emergency emptying hose.
4. Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its cap
cover.
1
2
5. When no more water comes out, unscrew
the filter cover by turning it anti-clockwise and
remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water
spillages when removing the cover. Clean the
filter under a tap, to remove any traces of
fluff.
6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the
filter seat and from the filter impeller.
7. Check carefully whether the pump impeller
rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate,
please contact your Service Centre.
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