Electrolux EWS 1266CIU User manual

EWS 1266CIU
EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 6
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 7
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................10
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................11
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................13
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13
10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 13
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 17
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................18
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................22
14. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................25
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children under 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 6 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must
not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
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•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
•Old hose sets must not be reused.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral, detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
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.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let
the water flow until it is clean and
clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not 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 door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Rating plate
5Door handle
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
53 4
1011
8
7
9
6
1 2
1On Off button (On/Off)
2Programme knob
3Spin reduction touchpad (Spin)
4Temperature touchpad
(Temperature)
5Display
6Prewash touchpad (Prewash)
7Delay start touchpad (Delay Start)
8Extra rinse touchpad (Extra
Rinse)
9Easy iron touchpad (Easy Iron)
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10 Start/Pause touchpad (Start/
Pause)
11 Time Manager touchpads
(Time Manager)
4.2 Display
A B C D
E
FG
A. The Temperature area:
: Temperature indicator
: Cold water indicator
B. : Time Manager indicator.
C. The time area:
•: the programme duration
• : the delay start
• : the alarm codes
• : the message of error
•: the programme is completed.
D. : the child safety lock indicator.
E. Washing indicators:
• : the washing phase
• : the rinses phase
• : the spin phase
• : the Extra rinse permanent
option.
F. The spin area:
• : the Spin speed indicator
• : the No Spin indicator
•: the Rinse Hold indicator
• : the Extra Silent indicator.
G. : the Door locked indicator
• Indicator on: the appliance door is
locked. You cannot open the
door.
• Indicator flashing: the appliance
door is opening. Wait a few
minutes until the door unlocks.
• Indicator off: the appliance door is
unlocked. You can open the door.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Cottons
90°C - Cold
6 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
Cottons Eco1)
60°C - 40°C
6 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
Delicates
40°C - Cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose,
polyester items. Normal soil.
Wool/Handwash
40°C - Cold
1 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care
symbol.2)
Jeans
60°C - Cold
6 kg
1200 rpm
Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark col‐
oured items.
Rinse
6 kg
1200 rpm
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the
spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
Spin/Drain3)
6 kg
1200 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics, except woollens and deli‐
cate fabrics.
Lingerie
40°C - Cold
1 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for very delicate items, as lin‐
gerie, bras and underwear etc.
Silk
30°C
1 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for silk and mixed synthet‐
ic items.
Curtains
40°C - Cold
1 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for curtains. The prewash
phase is activated automatically.4)
Duvet
60°C - 30°C
2 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one synthetic blanket,
duvet, bedspread and so on.
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Programme
Temperature
range
Maximum
load
Maximum
spin speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Refresh
30°C
2 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil items or
items to refresh.
Quick
30°C
1 kg
800 rpm
Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil and
items to freshen up.
1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐
lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro‐
gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient pro‐
grammes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled
cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature
declared for the selected programme.
2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the
drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
3) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set
the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available.
4) Do not use any detergent for prewash phase to rinse only with water.
Programme options compatibility
Programme
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Cottons Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Wool/Handwash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Spin/Drain1) ■ ■ ■
Lingerie ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Silk ■ ■ ■
Curtains ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Duvet ■ ■
Refresh ■ ■ ■
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Programme
Quick ■ ■ ■
1) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set
the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available.
5.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this washing
machine. Follow the garment care label
for drying and other laundry instructions.
M1459
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES
The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐
ture.
At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐
culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the
maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 6 kg,
the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot
flashes in the display.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Cottons 60°C 6 1.49 69 194 53
Cottons 40°C 6 0.96 69 175 53
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Programmes Load
(kg)
Energy
consump‐
tion (kWh)
Water con‐
sumption
(litre)
Approxi‐
mate pro‐
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining
moisture
(%)1)
Synthetics 40°C 3 0.49 55 119 35
Delicates 40°C 3 0.46 58 80 35
Wool/Handwash
30°C 2) 1 0.40 59 69 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60°C
cotton 6 0.70 44 219 53
Standard 60°C
cotton 3 0.50 40 174 53
Standard 40°C
cotton 3 0.41 39 169 53
1) At the end of spin phase.
2) Not available for some models.
Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)
0.30 0.30
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regu‐
lation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
7. OPTIONS
7.1 Temperature
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2 Spin
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the
set speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
.
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must
drain the water to unlock the door.
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• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
Extra Silent
• Set this option to remove all spin
phases and to perform a silent
washing.
• The rinse phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
• The washing programme stops with
the water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The door stays locked. You must
drain the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator .
To drain the water refer to
‘At the end of the
programme’.
7.3 Prewash
With this option you can add a prewash
phase to a washing programme.
Use this option for heavy soil.
When you set this option the programme
duration increases.
The related indicator comes on.
7.4 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of
a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator.
7.5 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add some rinses
to a washing programme.
Use this option for persons allergic to
detergents and in areas where the water
is soft.
The related indicator comes on.
7.6 Easy Iron
The appliance carefully washes and
spins the laundry to prevent the creases.
The appliance decreases the spin speed,
uses more water and adapts the
programme duration to the type of
laundry.
The related indicator comes on.
7.7 Time Manager
When you set a washing programme, the
display shows the default duration.
Press or to decrease or increase
the programme duration.
The Time Manager is available only with
the programmes in the table.
Indicator
Cottons Eco
1) 1)
2) ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■3) ■3) ■ ■3) ■
■ ■ ■
4) ■ ■ ■3) ■3) ■■3)
1) If available.
2) Shortest: to fresh the laundry.
3) Programme default duration.
4) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐
ration gradually decreases the energy con‐
sumption. The optimized heating phase
saves energy and the longer duration main‐
tains the same washing results (specially
for normal soil).
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8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
You can activate this option:
• After you press : the options and
the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance
cannot start.
8.2 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
press and at the same time
until the indicator comes on/goes
off.
8.3 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, press and at the same
time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure not to put too much laundry in
the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
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CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry
stays between the seal and
the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to
the laundry or damage to the
washing machine gasket.
10.2 Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Put the detergent and the fabric
conditioner into the compartments.
3. Carefully close the detergent drawer
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10.3 Detergent compartments
CAUTION!
Use only specified
detergents for washing
machine.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the detergent
products.
1Detergent compartment for pre‐
wash phase or soak pro‐
gramme (if available). Add the
detergent for prewash and soak
before the start of the pro‐
gramme.
2Detergent compartment for
washing phase. If you use a liq‐
uid detergent, put it immediate‐
ly before you start the pro‐
gramme.
Compartment for liquid addi‐
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch). Put the product in the
compartment before you start
the programme.
10.4 Liquid or powder detergent
1. 2.
A
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3.
B
4.
• Position A for powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position B for liquid detergent.
When you use the liquid detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid then the maximum level.
• Do not set the prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay start.
10.5 Activating the appliance
Press the button to activate or
deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds
when the appliance is activated.
10.6 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme knob and set
the programme:
• The related programme indicator
comes on.
• The indicator of the flashes.
• The display shows the level of the
Time Manager, the programme
duration and the indicators of the
programme phases.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set option
comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
the message .
10.7 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press .
• The indicator of stops to flash
and stays on.
• The indicator starts to flash
on the display.
• The programme starts, the door
locks, the display shows the
indicator .
• The drain pump can operate for a
short time when the appliance fills
water.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts
automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the
new value.
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10.8 Starting a programme with
the delay start
1. Press again and again until the
display shows the delay you want to
set.
The related indicator comes on the
display.
2. Press :
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• The door locks, the display shows
the indicator .
• When the countdown is
completed, the programme starts
automatically.
You can cancel or change
the set of the delay start
before you press the . To
cancel the delay start:
• Press to set the
appliance to pause.
• Press until the
display shows '.
• Press again to
start the programme
immediately.
10.9 Interrupting a programme
and changing the options
You can change only some options
before they operate.
1. Press .
The indicator flashes.
2. Change the options.
3. Press again.
The programme continues.
10.10 Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button for some
seconds to cancel the programme
and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.
10.11 Opening the door when
the delay start operates
While the delay start operates, the
appliance door is locked and the display
shows the indicator .
1. Press to pause the appliance.
The indicator starts flashing.
2. Wait about 2 minutes until the door
lock indicator stops flashing and
goes off.
3. Open the door.
4. Close the door.
5. Press again. The indicator
appears again on the display.
The delay start continues to operate.
10.12 Opening the door when
the programme operates
While the programme operates, the
appliance door is locked and the display
shows the indicator .
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high, you cannot open
the door.
1. Press the button for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes and then open
carefully the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Set the programme again.
10.13 At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal operates (if it is
activated).
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• In the display comes on.
• The indicator of the goes off.
• The door lock indicator flashes for
a few minutes, then goes off.
• You can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the
appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Close the water tap.
• Press the button for some seconds
to deactivate the appliance.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent the
mildew and odours.
The washing programme is
completed, but there is water in the
drum:
• The drum turns regularly to prevent
the creases in the laundry.
• The door lock indicator is on. The
door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. Press . The appliance drains the
water and spins.
2. To make the appliance drain only, set
. If necessary, decrease the
spin speed.
3. When the programme is completed,
the door lock indicator flashes for
a few minutes. When it goes off, you
can open the door.
4. Press the button for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately 18 hours
(except for Wool
programme).
10.14 AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption
when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5
minutes before you press .
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme
Press the button to activate the
appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO
Stand-by function doesn't
deactivate the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.
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 white and coloured items
together.
• Some coloured items can discolour
with the first wash. We recommend
that you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the
items.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove
the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
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small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available.
Use the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on
the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type
and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the level
of soil.
• If your appliance does not have the
detergent dispenser with the flap
device, add the liquid detergents with
a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).
11.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal
soil.
• Always start a washing programme
with the maximum load of laundry
allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover
when you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water
softener. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
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Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.
12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
1. 2.
3. 4.
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5. 6.
12.6 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter
1. 2.
3. 4.
12.7 Cleaning the drain filter
WARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter if
the water in the appliance is
hot.
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