Electrolux EWG 14750 W User manual

User Manual
EWG 14750 W
Washing Machine
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-
Mind. Good luck!
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Contents
Safety information..............................5
Product description ...........................7
Control panel .....................................8
Use..................................................11
Washing hints ..................................16
Washing programmes......................19
Programme information ...................21
Care and cleaning ...........................22
What to do if....................................26
Technical data .................................30
Consumption values ........................30
Installation .......................................31
Environment concerns .....................40
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and
safety.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
●During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!
●Make sure that small pets 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 damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
●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
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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
removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section 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.
●If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
●Always be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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●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 designed.
●Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
●Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.
●Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.
●Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
●Never use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working 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
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
●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,
this the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove
is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
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Product description
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
6
5
4
3
2
1
Compartment for detergent used
for prewash. The prewash
detergent is added at the
beginning of the wash
programme.
Compartment for powder or liquid
detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric softener, starch)
EN001
Detergent dispenser drawer
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption
therefore saving energy.
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Control panel
Programme selector dial
Temperature button
Spin reduction button
Easy Iron button
Extra Rinse button
5
4
3
2
1
1 2 3 4 6 85 97
Table of symbols
●Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates ,Spin , Drain , Rinses ,
Special programmes , Lingerie , Silk , Handwash , Wool ,
Cottons Economy , Time manager
Delay Start button
Display
Start/Pause button
Time Manager buttons
9
8
7
6
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as
well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant
numbers on the following pages.
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Display (7)
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8
7.9
7.107.117.12
The display shows the following
information:
Temperature value
Temperature icons ,Cold
During the washing cycle the display
shows the temperature icon animated
to indicate that the appliance has
started the heating phase of the water
in the tub.
Spin speed value
Spin speed icons: No spin ,
Rinse Hold , Night Cycle
During the spinning phase the spiral is
animated.
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increases the number of
rinses for some programmes.
Rinse Hold: by selecting this option
the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing. When the programme has
finished the display shows three
blinking 0.00, the icon is still
7.10
7.4
7.3
7.2
7.1
visualized, the light of button 8is off
and the door is locked to indicate that
the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the
programme».
Night Cycle: by selecting this option,
the machine will not drain the water of
the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the
laundry.
As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very quiet and it
can be selected at night or in times
with a more economical power rate.
On some programmes the rinses will
be performed with more water.
When the programme has finished, the
display shows three blinking 0.00, the
icon is still visualized, the light of
button 8is off and the door is locked
to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.
To empty out the water, please read
the paragraph «At the end of the
programme».
7.10
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Option icons [when available]:
Easy Iron , Extra Rinse ,
Sensitive , (see «Daily Use»
paragraph)
Child safety lock: (see «First
Use» paragraph)
Soil degree icons: Intensive
Normal/Daily , Light/Quick
Super Quick .
Duration of the selected
programme/End of
programme/Delay
time/Incorrect option
selection/Alarm codes
After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every
minute.
/End of programme
When the programme has finished
three flashing zeros is displayed, the
icon disappears and the door
can be opened.
/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 flashing.
7.10
7.8
7.7
7.6
7.5 /Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed,
for example E20 (see paragraph “What
to do if...”).
Clock icon:
After the programme has started, the
duration is displayed and the clock
icon is animated.
Door locked icon:
After you have pressed button 8and the
machine has started, this icon is
illuminated and only the phase running
icon stays on. When the programme has
finished, three flashing zero (0.00) are
displayed and this icon disappears.
Washing programme phase
icons: Prewash , Wash ,
Rinses , Drain , Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons
corresponding to the various phases
making up the programme are shown
in the upper part of the display. After
having pressed button 8only the icon
of the running phase stays on.
Delay icon:
The selected delay set by pressing the
relevant button appears on the display
for a few seconds, then the duration of
the previously selected programme is
displayed. The relevant icon is
illuminated.
The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour and then, when 1 hour
remains, the time decreases every
minute.
7.12
7.11
7.10
7.9
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Use
First Use
●Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
●Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
●Run a cotton cycle at 90° or 95°C,
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.
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an
acoustic device, which sounds in the
following cases:
●at the end of the cycle
●if there is a fault
By pressing buttons 4and 5
simultaneously for about 6 seconds,
the acoustic signal is deactivated
(except if there is a fault).
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This function allows you to leave the
appliance unsupervised and not to
worry that children might be injured by
or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when
the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:
before pressing button 8: it will be
impossible to start the machine.
after pressing button 8: it will be
impossible to change any other
programme or option.
To enable or disable this option press
buttons 5and 6 simultaneously for
about 6 seconds until on the display,
the icon appears 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 firmly.
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the
main wash compartment and, if
you wish to carry out the prewash,
pour it into the compartment marked
.
P0004
2
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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
Turn the programme selector dial to
the required programme. The washing
machine will propose a temperature
and automatically select the maximum
spin value provided for the programme
you have chosen. You can change
these values by operating the
corresponding buttons.
C0065
C0064
The green light of the button 8 starts
to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O
to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of
the machine.
At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position O, to switch the machine
off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, the red pilot light
of the button 8 will flash 3 times and
the message Err will appear on the
display 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 programme and before
pressing the button 8.
For the compatibility among the
washing programmes and the
options see chapter «Washing
Programmes».
Select the temperature by pressing
the button 2
Press this button repeatedly to
increase or decrease the temperature,
if you want your laundry to be washed
at a temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
When selecting the programme, the
appliance proposes automatically a
temperature.
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Select the spin speed, No spin,
Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option
by pressing the button 3
When selecting a programme the
display shows the maximum allowed
spin speed.
Press this button repeatedly to change
the spin speed, if you want your laundry
to be spun at a speed different from
the one proposed by the washing
machine or to select No Spin, Rinse
Hold or Night Cycle option.
Select the Easy Iron option by
pressing the button 4
By selecting this button the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform
some additional rinses for some
programmes.
This function can be used for cotton and
synthetic fabrics. On cotton programmes
the maximum spin speed is reduced.
Select the Extra Rinse option by
pressing the button 5
This button can be selected with most
programmes. The machine performs
some additional rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Select the Delay start by pressing
the button 6
Before you start the programme, if
you wish to delay the start, press the
button 6repeatedly, to select the
desired delay. The corresponding icon
will appear on the display in the
upper part of the display.
7.12
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display for
about 3 seconds, then the duration of
the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before you
press the button 8.
During the delay time the door is
locked. If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time press the
button 8to put the machine in pause.
Add the laundry, close the door and
press button 8again.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press button 8.
The wash 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.
Selecting the delayed start:
• Select the programme and the
required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Press button 8: the machine starts its
hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after
having pressed button 8
• Press button 8.
• Press the button 6 until the symbol 0’
is displayed.
• Press button 8again.
The Delay Start cannot be selected
with Drain programme.
Select the Start/Pause by pressing
the button 8
To start the selected programme, press
the button 8; the green pilot light stops
flashing.
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The icon appears on the display
to indicate that the appliance starts
operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, press the button 8: the green
pilot light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the
point at which it was interrupted,
press the button 8again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the button
8 flashes 3 times the message Err is
displayed for a few seconds.
Select the Time Manager option by
pressing buttons 9
This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed
by the washing machine.
By pressing this button repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be
increased or decreased.
The icon will appear on the
display to indicate the chosen degree
of soiling. This option is available only
with Cotton, Synthetic and Delicate
programmes.
(*) We recommend that you reduce the
load sizes (see Washing programmes
table)
7.7
7.10 Attention!
The Time Manager option cannot be
selected with the Economy
programmes.
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric
as shown in the following chart:
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you
must pause the washing machine by
pressing the button 8.
(Only the Time Manager option cannot
be modified after the programme has
started. If you wish to change it, you
must cancel the running programme
and make your selection again)
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to Oand then
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 (*)
For items used or worn for a
short time
Fabric Soil Level
Cottons
95°-90°C XXXXXX
60°C XXXXXX
40°C XXXXXX
50°C XXXXXX
30°C XXXXXX
(cold)
XXXXXX
Synthetics
Delicates
60°C X X X X
50°C X X X X
40°C
X X X X
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
(cold)
X X X X
(cold)
X X X X
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to the new programme position. Start
the new programme by pressing
button 8again. The washing water in
the tub will not be emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8 to interrupt a
programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts to flash. Press
this button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a
programme which is running. You can
now select a new programme.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to PAUSE by
pressing the button 8.
If the icon disappears on the display,
the door can be opened.
If the icon does not go off, this
means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is high.
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
about a few minutes the door can be
opened (pay attention to the water
level and temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to
select the programme and options
again and press button 8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. Some
acoustic signals sound for a few
minutes.
7.10
7.10
If a programme with an option that
ends with water still in the tub has
been selected, the light of button 8goes
off, three blinking «0.00» will appear on
the display.
The icon is still visualized and the
door remains locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out before
opening the door.
To empty out the water:
●turn the programme selector dial to O
●select the Drain, Spin [and/or Delicate
Spin, when available] programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
●press button 8
●at the end of the programme, the
display shows three 0.00 flashing. The
icon disappears and the door
can be opened.
At the end of the cycle, turn the
programme 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.
Important!
If your laundry is not removed within 10
minutes after the programme is
finished, the backlight of the display
switches off and the energy saving
system will be enabled. Only the button
8pilot light is blinking to indicate that
the appliance has to be switched off.
By pressing any button the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another
washing programme or switch off the
appliance.
7.10
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Washing hints
Sorting 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,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
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.
Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).
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.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too
tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the
most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the
load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
90°or
95°
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
50°-60°
for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,
night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic
fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
30°-40°-
(cold)
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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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
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton 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
have already 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 (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics 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 (*),
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.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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, 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
temperature wash programmes (60°C
max) for all types of fabric, or special
for woollens 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.
The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated
detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
before starting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives
must be poured into the compartment
marked before starting the wash
programme.
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Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the «MAX» mark
in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can
be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local
authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions 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
washing.
• for the stain treatment before the
washing cycle, follow the product
manufacturers’ instructions on
detergent quantities. If you use any
specific product to remove the stains,
you must start the washing
immediately .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-
called “degrees” of hardness.
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
Note: A water softener must be added
when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness
II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent
can then always be adjusted to degree
of hardness I (=soft).
Degrees of water hardness
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
10-7 0-15soft
28-14 16-25medium
315-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Cottons
90°- Cold
White and coloured
cotton (normally
soiled items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MANAGER
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
** Red. load kg 3
Synthetics
60° - Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
(normally
soiled items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MANAGER
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 3
** Red. load kg 1,5
Delicates
40° - Cold Delicate fabrics
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EXTRA RINSE, TIME
MANAGER
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 3
** Red. load kg 1,5
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*Maximum load with Easy Iron option: kg 1,5.
** If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons (9), we
recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load =
reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced clea-
ning results.
Cottons +
Prewash
90°- Cold
White and coloured
cotton (heavily soiled
items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MANAGER
Prewash/Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
** Red. load kg 3
Synthetics +
Prewash
60° - Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
(Heavily soiled
items)
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE, TIME MANAGER
Prewash/Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 3
** Red. load kg 1,5
Spin Separate spin for
cottons SPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin
at the maximum
speed
Max. load kg 6
Drain
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold or Night
Cycle option
Draining of water
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Rinses
Separate rinse
cycle for cotton
hand washed items
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE
OFor cancelling the wash programme which
is running and to switch the machine off
Wool
40° - Cold
Specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
“Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable” label
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 2
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Handwash
40° - Cold
Special programme
for hand washing
fabrics
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 2
Washing programmes
Cottons (Eco)
Economy +
Prewash
90° - 40°
White and
coloured cotton
economy, normally
soiled
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE
Prewash/Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
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Lingerie
40° - Cold
Special programme
for extremely
delicate hand
washable items
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Silk
30° - Cold
Silk items to be
gently washed and
spun
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/ RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max. load kg 1
Cottons
Economy
90° - 40°
White and
coloured cotton
economy, lightly
soiled
SPIN REDUCTION/NO
SPIN/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE,
EASY IRON*, EXTRA
RINSE
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
Max. load kg 6
*Maximum load with Easy Iron option: kg 1,5.
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