Electrolux FO 950 User manual

WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
FO 950
135 499 070
GB

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Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.

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Contents
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Maintenance 19-20
Door seal 19
Bodywork 19
Detergent dispenser drawer 19
Drain pump 20
Water inlet filter 20
Emergency emptying out 20
Frost precautions 20
Something not working? 21-22
Warnings 4-5
Disposal 5
Tips for environmental protection 5
Technical specifications 6
Installation 7
Unpacking 7
Positioning and levelling 7
Water inlet 7
Water drainage 8
Electrical connection 8
Your new washing machine 9
Description of the appliance 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Use 10
Control panel 10
Controls 10-11
Washing hints 12
Sorting the laundry 12
Temperatures 12
Before loading the laundry 12
Maximum loads 12
Laundry weights 12
Removing stains 12
Detergents and additives 13
International wash code symbols 14
Operating sequence 15-16
Programme table 17-18

Warnings
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Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the
feet and the floor.
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. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

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Disposal
Tips for environmental protection
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).
• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy.
• Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• 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 avoid this 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 possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
P1131

Technical specifications
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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 34 cm
MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 3,5 kg
Synthetics 1 kg
Delicates 1 kg
Woollens/Handwash 0,8 kg
SPIN SPEED 950 rpm max.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 1650 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa
Maximum 0,8 MPa
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Installation
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Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear
right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back,
taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be
avoided by placing one of the corner packing
pieces between the machine and the floor.
2. Release the two plastic bags by removing the
adhesive strip.
3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the
left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the
centre of the machine.
4. Set the machine upright and remove the two
remaining bolts from the back.
5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes
into which the bolts were fitted.
6. Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with
the instruction booklet.
P0020
P0256
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P1066
P1091
P0255
Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Connect the machine to a cold water tap with a 3/4"
thread by means of the water inlet hose situated at
the back of the appliance. Do not use to this purpose
old hoses already employed
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will
have to purchase a new, longer hose specially
designed for this type of use.
Important!
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework
or to pipework that has not been used for some time,
run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any
debris that may have collected in the pipes.
P0021
P1088
P1051

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Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three
ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this
case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
when the machine is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
of string or attaching it to the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be
above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain
hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
For a correct functioning of the machine the
drain hose must remain hooked on the proper
support piece situated on the top part of the back
side of the appliance.
P1118
P0022
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (1,65 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for damage or injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Service Centre.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.

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Your new washing machine
This new washing machine, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with
low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is
proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.
•The programme selector dial combines the function of programme selection, making it easier to set the
programme.
•The programme progress display shows the spin speed selected, the working phase and the end of the
cycle.
•The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
•The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes
from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.
•The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.
•The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart
2 Control panel
3 Door handle
4 Drain pump
5 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
Description of the appliance
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PROGRAMME
FO 950
Prewash
Start/
Pause
Super
Rinse Quick
Wash Half
Loa
Spin
Re uction
800
En
700
950
in Progress
500
40°C
30°C
O
ACTIVCARE
Rinses
30°C
Delicates col
Han wash
Wool
Spin
Drain
Cottons economy
Coloure s
90°C
E 60°C
40°C
30°C
Colour care
Cottons col
Synthetics easy iron
Synthetics
Whites
Synthetics col Off
30°C
Wool col
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Use
PROGRAMME
Prewash
Spin
Re uction
Start/
Pause
Super
Rinse
En
700
950
Quick
Wash
In progress
Half
Loa
F O 950
500
40°C
30°C
O
ACTIVCARE
Rinses
30°C
Delicates col
Han wash
Wool
Spin
Drain
Cottons economy
Coloure s
90°C
E 60°C
40°C
30°C
Colour care
Cottons col
Synthetics easy iron
Synthetics
Whites
Synthetics col Off
30°C
Wool col
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Control panel
1 Detergent dispenser drawer and
programme chart
Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions
can be combined. These must be selected after
choosing the desired programme and before
depressing the “Start/Pause” button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding
pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again,
the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash
for about 2 seconds.
2 “Prewash / Super Rinse” button
●Select “Prewash” option if you wish your laundry to
be prewashed before the main wash (not
available for wool and hand wash). The relevant
light illuminates.
The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes
for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the
programme for delicate fabrics the water is only
drained.
●The “Super Rinse” option can be selected with all
programmes except the wool/handwash
programme. The machine will perform 2 additional
rinses. This option is recommended for people who
are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the
water is very soft.
Note: This two options cannot be selected together.
3 “Quick Wash” button
This button allows you to select the Quick Wash
function, for laundry that is only slightly soiled (not
for wool, hand wash and economy programme 2
“Cottons economy”).
The washing time will be reduced according to the
type of fabric and the selected
programme/temperature.
Max. load for cotton 1,5 kg.
4 “Half Load” button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on
the rinse phase when washing a smaller load of
cottons or linens (maximum load size = 1,75 kg).
The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3.
This function can be used also for synthetics,
handwash, wool and delicate programmes, in
case of reduced load of laundry (less then the
maximum load size).
5 “Start /Pause” button
After having selected the programme and the
required options press this button to start the
machine. The corresponding pilot light stops flashing
and remains lit.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress
the “Start/Pause” button: the corresponding pilot light
starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was
interrupted, press the “Start/Pause” button again.