Electrolux EWG 147540 W User manual

EWG 147540 W
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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Safety instructions 3
Product description 4
Control panel 5
First use 8
Personalisation 8
Daily use 8
Helpful hints and tips 12
Washing programmes 14
Consumption values 16
Care and cleaning 17
What to do if… 20
Technical data 23
Installation 23
Electrical connection 28
Building in 29
Environment concerns 31
Subject to change without notice.
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 dam-
ages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for fu-
ture reference.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical
sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and
knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision
or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person
who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• 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.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 7 kg (refer to the “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
•Donotinstalloruse the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install
the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the ap-
pliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation be-
tween the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-
tension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Con-
tact the Service or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.
• 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 pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
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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.
• 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.
USE
Warning! Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household envi-
ronment.
• Obey the safety instructions on the deter-
gent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while
a programme operates. The glass can be
hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal ob-
jects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance. Con-
tact the Service to ensure which acces-
sories can be used.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• 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.
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 chil-
dren and pets to get closed in the appli-
ance.
SERVICE
• Contact the Service to repair the appli-
ance. We recommend only the use of
original spare parts.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows
total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
1 2 7 8 9
3
4
5
610
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
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5Drain pump
6Front adjustable feet
7Water drain hose
8Mains cable
9Water inlet valve
10 Back adjustable feet
DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain re-
mover used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent
is added at the beginning of the wash pro-
gramme. The stain remover is added dur-
ing the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid de-
tergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the pos-
sibility of closing the door, rotate the button
counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.
CONTROL PANEL
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 presented by relevant numbers on
the following pages.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1Programme selector dial
2TEMPERATURE button
3SPIN button
4EASY IRON button
5EXTRA RINSE button
6DELAY START button
7Display
8START/PAUSE button
9TIME MANAGER buttons
PROGRAMME SELECTOR DIAL
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
TEMPERATURE
This button allows you to increase or de-
crease the washing temperature.
SPIN REDUCTION
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme.
EASY IRON
By selecting this option 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
in some programmes. On cotton pro-
grammes the maximum spin speed is re-
duced automatically.
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed to save energy.
If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an
extra quantity of water (extra rinse), select
this option. Some additional rinses will be
performed. This option is recommended for
people who are allergic to detergents, and
in areas where the water is very soft.
DELAY START
The programme can be delayed from 30
min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
START PAUSE
This button allows you to start or to inter-
rupt the selected programme.
TIME MANAGER
These buttons allows you to modify the
programme duration automatically pro-
posed by the appliance.
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DISPLAY
7.1 7.3 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8
7.9
7.107.117.12
7.2 7.4
The display shows the following informa-
tion:
7.1: Temperature value
7.2: 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.
7.3: Spin value
7.4: Spin speed icons.
•No spin
•Rinse Hold
•Night Cycle
During the spinning phase the spiral is ani-
mated.
No spin option eliminates all the spin pha-
ses 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 7.10 is still vi-
sualized, the light of button 8is off and the
door is locked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out. To empty out the wa-
ter, 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 noiseless and it can
be selectionned 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 7.10 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».
7.5: Option icons.
•Extra Rinse ,
•Easy Iron ,
•Sensitive (if available).
7.6: Child safety lock (see «Personali-
sation» paragraph).
7.7: Soil degree icons
•Intensive
•Normal/Daily
•Light/Quick
•Super Quick
7.8:
•Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration
is displayed in hours and minutes (for ex-
ample 2.05). The duration is calculated
automatically on the basis of the maxi-
mum recommended load for each type of
fabric. After the programme has started,
the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
•End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zeros is displayed, the icon 7.10
disappears and the door can be opened.
•Incorrect option selection
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If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the
message Err is displayed at the bottom
of the display for a few seconds and the
integrated red light of button 8start flash-
ing.
•Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for exam-
ple E20 (see paragraph «What to do
if...»).
•Delay Time value
7.9: Clock icon
After the programme has started, the dura-
tion is displayed and the clock icon is ani-
mated.
7.10: Door locked icon
After you have pressed button 8and the
machine has started, this icon is lighted on
and only the phase running icon stays on.
When the programme has finished, three
flashing zero (0.00) are displayed and this
icon disappears.
7.11: Washing programme phase icons
•Prewash
•Wash
•Rinses
•Drain
•Spin
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons corre-
sponding to the various phases making up
the programme are shown in the upper part
of the display. After having pressed button
8only the icon of the running phase stays
on.
7.12: Delay icon
The selected delay set by pressing the rele-
vant button appears on the display for a
few seconds, then the duration of the previ-
ously selected programme is displayed. The
relevant icon is lighted on. The delay time
value decreases by one unit every hour and
then, when 1 hour remains, the time de-
creases every minute.
FIRST USE
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton
cycle at the highest temperature
without any laundry in the machine,
to remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the main
wash compartment and start the
machine.
PERSONALISATION
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following ca-
ses:
• at the end of the cycle
• if there is a fault.
By pressing the 4and 5buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic
signal is deactivated (except if there is a
fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again,
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unattended and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance. This function remains ena-
bled also when the washing machine is not
working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
1. Before pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to start the machine.
2. After pressing button 8: it will be im-
possible to change any other pro-
gramme or option.
To enable or disable this option press si-
multaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
5and 6until on the display, the icon ap-
pears or disappears.
DAILY USE
Load the laundry
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Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out
as much as possible. Close the door.
Make sure that no laundry stays between
the seal and the door. There is a risk of wa-
ter leakage or damage to the laundry.
Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent re-
quired, pour it into the main wash compart-
ment or in the appropriate compartment
if the selected programme/option it requires
(see more details in «Detergent dispenser
drawer»).
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount used
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
SELECT THE REQUIRED PROGRAMME
BY TURNING THE PROGRAMME
SELECTOR DIAL (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The washing machine
will propose a temperature and automati-
cally select the maximum spin value provi-
ded for the programme you have chosen.
You can change these values by operating
the corresponding buttons. The green pilot
light of the button 8starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or counterclockwise. Turn to position
to reset programme/Switching the ma-
chine off.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position ,
to switch the machine off.
Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 8will blink 3 times
and the message Err is displayed to
indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
SELECT THE TEMPERATURE BY
PRESSING BUTTON 2
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default tempera-
ture.
Press this button repeatedly to increase or
decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a different temper-
ature.
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REDUCE THE SPIN SPEED BY
PRESSING BUTTON 3
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button 3repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed.
SELECT THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS BY
PRESSING BUTTONS 3, 4 AND 5
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing button 8.
When these buttons are pressed, the corre-
sponding icons appear on the display.
When they are pressed again, the icons
disappear. If an incorrect option is selected,
the integrated red pilot light of the button 8
flashes for 3 times and the Err message
appears on the display for a few seconds.
For the compatibility among the wash-
ing programmes and the options see
chapter «Washing Programmes».
SELECT THE DELAY START BY
PRESSING BUTTON 6
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press the button 6re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay. The
corresponding icon 7.12 will appear on the
display in the upper part of the display.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display a few sec-
onds, then the duration of the programme
will appear again.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you press
button 8.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button 8.
Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing the
button 6.
3. Press button 8:
– the machine starts its hourly count-
down.
– The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
pressed button 8:
1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing button 8.
2. Press button 6once until the symbol
’is displayed
3. Press button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
START THE PROGRAMME BY
PRESSING BUTTON 8
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the green pilot light of the button
8stops blinking. The icon 7.10 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 blink.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again. If you have chosen a delayed start,
the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the red pi-
lot light of the button 8blinks for 3 times
the message Err is displayed for few sec-
onds.
SELECT THE TIME MANAGER OPTION
BY PRESSING BUTTONS 9
By pressing these buttons repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be in-
creased or decreased. The icon 7.7 will ap-
pear on the display to indicate the chosen
degree of soil. This option is available only
with Cotton, Synthetic and Delicate pro-
grammes.
Washing cy-
cle
Soil
Level
icon
Type of fabric
Intensive Heavy soiled items
Normal Normal soiled items
Daily Daily soiled items
Light Slightly soiled items
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Washing cy-
cle
Soil
Level
icon
Type of fabric
Quick Very slightly soiled
items
Super Quick
1)
Items used or worn
for a short time
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
Important! The Time Manager cannot be
selected with the programmes .
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric as
shown in the following chart.
Fabric Soil Level
Cottons
95°/90°C X X X X X X
60°C/50°C X X X X X X
40°C X X X X X X
30°C X X X X X X
Cold X X X X X X
Synthetics
60°C/50°C X X X X
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
Delicates
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
Cold X X X X
ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME
It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme carries them out .
Before you make any change, you must
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the but-
ton 8(if you wish to change the Time Man-
ager option, you must cancel the running
programme and make your selection
again).
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the button 8again. The wash-
ing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
Press the button 8to interrupt a pro-
gramme which is running, the correspond-
ing green pilot light starts blinking.
Press the button again to restart the pro-
gramme.
CANCELLING A PROGRAMME
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
OPENING THE DOOR
After the programme has started (or during
the delay time) the door is locked, if you
need to open it, set first the machine to
PAUSE by pressing the button 8.
If the icon 7.10 after a few minutes disap-
pears from the display, the door can be
opened.
If the icon 7.10 does not go off, this means
that the machine is already heating or that
the water level is too high. Do not try to
force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to . After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temper-
ature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and
to press button 8.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
The machine stops automatically. Three
blinking zeros ( ) appear on the dis-
play. The pilot light of button 8goes off.
Some acoustic signals sound for a few mi-
nutes.
If you set a programme or an option that
ends with water left in the tub, the icon 7.10
remains displayed. The door is still locked.
The water must be emptied out before
opening the door. During this time the drum
continues to turn at regular intervals until
water drain.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
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1. Turn the programme selector dial to
.
2. Select the draining or spinning pro-
gramme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing the relevant button.
4. Press button 8.
At the end of the programme, after a few
minutes, the icon 7.10 disappears. The
door can be opened. Turn the programme
selector dial to to switch the machine
off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mildew
and unpleasant smells.
Stand by : once the programme has finish-
ed after a few minutes the energy saving
system will be enabled. The brightness of
the display is reduced. By pressing any but-
ton the appliance will come out of the ener-
gy saving status.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
SORTING OUT THE LAUNDRY
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, deli-
cates, woollens.
TEMPERATURES
95° or 90°
for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
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)
40°-30°-
Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net cur-
tains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens
bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-
shrink»
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
washing 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:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe 1200 g
quilt cover 700 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas 500 g
tablecloth 250 g
pillow case, towelling towel,
night dress, man’s shirt
200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, nap-
kin, blouse, men’s under-
pants
100 g
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REMOVING STAINS
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore ad-
visable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water.
For dried stains, soak overnight in water
with a special detergent then rub in the
soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cot-
ton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since
the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone
1)
, lay the garment on a soft cloth
and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1)
, then with
acetic acid; treat any residual marks on
white fabrics with bleach and then rinse
thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the
environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the de-
tergent dispenser drawer.
DEGREES OF WATER HARDNESS
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness. Information on hard-
ness of the water in your area can be ob-
tained from the relevant water supply com-
pany, or from your local authority.
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 al-
ways be adjusted to degree of hard-
ness I (= soft).
Level Charac-
teristic
Degrees of water
hardness
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
1soft 0-7 0-15
2medium 8-14 16-25
3hard 15-21 26-37
4very hard > 21 > 37
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Cottons
90° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3 kg
1)
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
Cottons + Prewash
90° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3 kg
1)
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Synthetics
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1.5 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally soiled items.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
Synthetics + Prewash
60° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1.5 kg
1)
Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
2)
Delicates
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load kg 3 - Red. load kg 1.5
1)
Delicate fabrics normally soiled delicate items.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
Spin
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night cycle option
selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing
the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be
spun.
SPIN REDUCTION
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Drain
Draining of water
Max. load 7 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold or Night cycle option
selected.
Rinses
Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final
long spin. The spin speed can be reduced.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
EASY IRON
Lingerie
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 900 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
Silk
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 700 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
Handwash
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for delicate fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
Wool
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbal-
ance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin
phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent Com-
partment
Cottons Eco + Prewash
90 °- 40°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase.
This programme can be selected for normally soiled
cotton items with stains. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
2)
Cottons Eco
3)
90° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 7 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
NIGHT CYCLE
EASY IRON
EXTRA RINSE
= OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 9, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as
indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
3) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the “Cottons
Eco 60 °C” and “Cottons Eco 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 energy and water
consumptions for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
The washing temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the set programme.
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 temperature.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approximate
programme
duration (mi-
nutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)
1)
Cottons 60 °C 71.20 53 140 52
Cottons 40 °C 70.70 53 130 52
Synthetics 40 °C 30.50 40 80 35
Delicates 40 °C 30.55 55 65 35
Wool/Hand wash
30 °C 20.25 58 50 30
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy con-
sumption
(kWh)
Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)
Approximate
programme
duration (mi-
nutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)
1)
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 70.86 46 189 52
Standard 60 °C
cotton 3.5 0.77 36 177 52
Standard 40 °C
cotton 3.5 0.51 38 160 52
1) At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.10 0.98
The information given in the charts above are in compliance with the EU Commission regulation
1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! You must disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply,
before you can carry out any cleaning
or maintenance work.
DESCALING
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manu-
facturer's instructions. This will help to pre-
vent the formation of lime deposits.
AFTER EACH WASH
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the use of low temperature washes it
is possible to get a build up of residues in-
side the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash
be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispens-
er drawer should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out.
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2
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed. Clean all
parts with water.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
WASHING DRUM
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due
to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or
tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
DOOR SEAL
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
DRAIN PUMP
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 “What to do if...” for more
details).
Warning! Before unscrewing the pump
cover, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down.
A
B
3. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
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4. Release the emergency emptying hose
(B), place it in the container and re-
move its cap cover
5. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover (A) by turning it
anti-clockwise and remove the filter.
Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up any water spill-
ages when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
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2
6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter seat and from the pump impel-
ler.
Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn’t rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
7. Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
8. Replace the filter into the pump by in-
serting it correctly into the special
guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by
turning it clockwise.
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2
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depend-
ing on the programme selected there can
be hot water in the pump.
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Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
has finished the cycle, and is empty. When
refitting the pump cover, ensure it is se-
curely retightened so as to stop leaks and
young children being able to remove it.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET
FILTERS
If you notice that the machine is taking lon-
ger to fill, check that the filter in the water
inlet hose is not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
3. Clean the filter in the hose using a hard
bristle brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some wa-
ter may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine
and make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
FROST PRECAUTIONS
If the machine is installed in a place where
the temperature could drop below 0°C,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the inlet hose.
3. Place the end of the emergency empty-
ing hose and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let water
drain out.
4. Screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying
hose after having put the cap on again.
5. When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0°C.
EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power sock-
et;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose
into the bowl. Remove its cap. The wa-
ter should drain by gravity into the
bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap
back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Re-
peat the procedure until water stops
flowing out;
5. clean the pump if necessary as previ-
ously described;
6. replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;
7. screw the pump again.
Important! Every time you drain the water
through the emergency emptying hose you
must pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment of the detergent drawer
and then run the drain programme. This will
activate the ECO Valve device avoiding
that part of the detergent remains unused
at next washing.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple
maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engi-
neer. Before contacting your local Service
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