Electrolux W455H User manual

438 9212-51/EN
2010.03.26
Operating manual
Washer extractor
W455H
Type W.55.H
Compass Control
Operating manual in original language

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Contents
Contents
Safety precautions .....................................................................................5
General.......................................................................................................7
Control panel.........................................................................................7
Control knob..........................................................................................7
Display...................................................................................................8
Preset buttons.......................................................................................8
Wash program............................................................................................9
Start menu................................................................................................10
Start.....................................................................................................10
Options................................................................................................10
Program time.......................................................................................13
Delayed start .......................................................................................13
Info ......................................................................................................13
Exit ......................................................................................................13
Washing functions....................................................................................14
Start.....................................................................................................14
Rapid advance ....................................................................................14
Pause ..................................................................................................14
Changing or discontinue a wash program after starting.....................14
Detergent supply .................................................................................15
Remaining time ...................................................................................16
Handling...................................................................................................17
Starting with control knob........................................................................17
Starting with preset button ......................................................................18
Error messages ........................................................................................19
Maintenance.............................................................................................21
Daily.....................................................................................................21
Every month ........................................................................................21
Every third month ................................................................................21
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and
component specifications.

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Safety Precautions
All external equipment which is connected to the machine must be CE/EMC-approved
and connected using an approved shielded cable.
Safety Precautions
The machine is only intended for water-wash use.
Do not allow minors to use the machine.
Do not hose down the machine with water.
The machine's door lock must under no circumstances be bypassed.
If the machine develops a fault, this must be reported to the person in charge as soon
as possible. This is important both for your safety and that of others.
The machine is not intended to be used by people (including minors) with reduced
physical or mental capacity or lack of experience and knowledge. Such people must
be instructed in the use of the machine by a person who has responsibility for their
safety. Minors must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
In order to prevent damage to the electronics (and other parts) that may occur as the
result of condensation, the machine should be placed in room temperature for 24 hours
before being used for the first time.

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Display Control knob
Preset buttons
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Alternative 2
Alternative 1
General
General
Control panel
The control panel is used to choose the wash program with options and
to start and stop the machine. The panel houses a control knob and a display.
Some machines also have two preset buttons.
Control knob
The control knob is used to select wash
program, options and any other available
functions.
Turn the knob until the required option is shown
on the display.
Confirm your choice by pushing in the knob.
Repeat this procedure until all the required
options have been chosen.

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Alternative 1 Alternative 2
General
Display
The display presents the wash programs, options
and additional functions. The up and down
arrows on the right-hand side of the display
indicate that there are more options available
in the current menu. Turn the knob for next
program.
While in operation, the display also shows other
information intended for the user.
Note!
If there is not enough room to show all the
text on the display, the first part will be dis-
played briefly before the text scrolls to the
side to display the second part. This sequen-
ce will be repeated as long the text in ques-
tion is activated.
Preset buttons
The machine can be fitted with two buttons for
choosing two preset wash programs.
Pushing one of these buttons will activate the
corresponding wash program directly and the
machine will start automatically if the dorr has
been closed before the button is activated.

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6186
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Wash program
The machine is programmed with a number of
programs adapted to the range of uses to which
the machine is intended.
The following wash programs can be available:
Wash program Normal. Cotton. Full load.
Different temperatures can be selected.
Wash program Synthetics. Mixed textiles. Half
load. Different temperatures can be selected.
Wash program Delicate, 30°C. Half load.
Wash program Wool, 40°C. Half load.
Wash program Handwash, 30°C.
Extraction program. The machine extracts three
minutes. E.g textiles which have been washed
by hand.
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DELICATE 30
WOOL
NORMAL
SYNTHETICS
HANDWASH
3 MIN. EXTR
General

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60°
SELECT OPTION
PREWASH
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SELECT OPTION
HEAVY SOILED
Activated
option
START
OPTION
PROGR. TIME MIN.
DELAY START
INFO
AUTO RESTART
EXIT
SELECT OPTION
PRERINSES
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NORMAL 60
START
OPTION 1
NORMAL 60
OPTION
OPTION 1
Start menu
A start menu will appear on the display once a
wash program has been selected. Here, you can
complement the selected wash program with up
to two options (on certain machines), select how
the machine is to start and obtain information
on the selected wash program. Refer to the
respective headings for more information.
If the selected option may not be used, the text
"Function not allowed" will be shown in the
display.
Start
The wash program starts immediately after
pressing the control knob.
Options
Before starting, the selected wash program can
be complemented with up to two options.
The activated option is indicated on the display
under the name of the wash program as ”Option
1”, ”Option 2”, etc.
The following options can be available:
”PRERINSES”
The selected wash program is complemented
with two prerinses of 2 minutes each.
”PREWASH”
The selected wash program is complemented
with a prewash.
”HEAVY SOILED”
The selected wash program is complemented
with a prewash, the time for the main wash is
extended and at temperatures above 41°C, the
temperature is increased by 8 °C.

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General
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SELECT OPTION
LIGHT SOILED
SELECT OPTION
QUICK WASH
SELECT OPTION
NO PREWASH
SELECT OPTION
HIGHER LEVEL
SELECT OPTION
RINSE STOP
SELECT OPTION
EXTRA RINSES
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”NO PREWASH”
Prewash will be excluded from the selected
wash program.
”LIGHT SOILED”
The temperature is lowered 5 °C at all
temperatures and the main wash shortened by 4
minutes.
”QUICK WASH”
The machine excludes the selected wash
program’s prewash and shortens spin drying
by 2 minutes.
”HIGHER LEVEL”
All the levels for the selected wash program are
increased by 5 units.
”RINSE STOP”
The selected wash program stops before the
final rinse. To fill with water and continue with
the wash program, the control knob must be
pressed in.
”EXTRA RINSE”
Gives an extra rinse in the selected wash
program.

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”GENTLE EXTRACTION”
Extraction in the selected wash program is ex-
cluded between rinses and the final extraction is
shorter.
”SHORT EXTRACTION”
Final spin dry in selected wash program is
shortened by 4 minutes.
”EXTRA EXTRACTION”
Final spin dry in selected wash program is
extended by 2 minutes.
”EXTRACTION (TIME).”
The duration of the final extraction in the
selected wash program can be selected.
SELECT OPTION
SHORT
SELECT OPTION
EXTRA
SELECT OPTION
EXTRACTION
SELECT OPTION
GENTLE
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General
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FUNCTION
NOT
ALLOWED
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DELAYED START
HOUR:MINUTES
00:00
NORMAL 60
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PROGR.TIME, MIN
NORMAL 60
Program time
Shows approximate wash time for selected
program.
Delayed start
In this menu, you can set a delay of up to 99
hours and 59 minutes before the machine starts
the selected wash program.
The arrow in the menu indicates the column
being adjusted. Turn the knob clockwise to set
the desired number. Turn the knob anticlockwise
to move to the next column. Press the knob to
confirm after completing the settings.
The time left to start starts when the setting has
been confirmed.
It will be indicated on the display if the selected
wash program does not allow this function.
Info
This menu presents information on the selected
wash program.
Exit
Return to the program selection menu.

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option
Alternative
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MAINWASH 1
MAINWASH 2
MAINWASH 3
DRAIN 1
EXTRACTION 1
NORMAL 60
START
OPTION 1
RAPID ADV.
General
Washing functions
START
Turn the control knob to the START row. Press
the knob to start the selected program.
On machines equipped with preset buttons, the
preset wash program can be started with the
respective button.
RAPID ADVANCE
Turn the control knob while the wash program is
in progress.
The different steps of the wash program will
be shown on the display. Turn the knob to the
desired program step and press. The machine
will now jump to the selected step and continue
the program from there.
PAUSE
Press the control knob to turn on the pause
function. Restart the wash program by pressing
the control knob again.
Note!
The door will be locked and the drain valve
closed during the pause.
Changing or discontinue a wash program after
starting
Press the control knob to start the pause
function. Turn the control knob for a new menu
and select function.
If no program is selected the machine will return
to pause after 10 seconds.

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General
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Detergent supply
Prewash, powder or liquid detergent, if
option "Prewash" has been selected.
Main wash. Two compartments, one for
powder detergent and one for liquid.
Fabric softener, liquid
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TIME LEFT 20
MAINWASH
General
Remaining time
During the wash, the remaining time for the
selected wash program will be shown at the
bottom of the display. The time is given in
minutes.
To calculate the remaining time, the machine uses
a model calculation based on earlier used wash
programs.

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Alt.
Starting with control knob
• Select the desired wash program with the
control knob and confirm by pressing the
knob.
• Add any options to the selected wash pro-
gram. Select from the list with the control
knob and confirm by pressing the knob.
Note!
Max two options can be chosen for each
wash program
• If the machine has a coin meter, insert the
correct amount of coins/tokens.
• Add the correct amount of detergent and sof-
tener.
Note!
Refer to the dosages on the detergent
packaging. Do not overdose.
• Select START with the control knob and press
the knob.
Handling
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OPTION 1
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START
OPTION 1
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Handling
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Starting with preset button
• Empty any pockets.
• Close the door.
• Add the correct amount of detergent and sof-
tener.
Note!
Refer to the dosages on the detergent
packaging. Do not overdose.
• Press the preset button for the desired pro-
gram.
• If the machine has a coin meter, insert the
correct amount of coins/tokens.
Note!
Pushing one of these buttons will activate
the corresponding wash program directly
and the machine will start automatically.
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ERROR
001
No water
Error messages
CodeText Cause/Action
001 NO WATER Water level acknowledgement not received in time.
Make sure the water cocks are open.
002 DOOR OPEN Door position acknowledgement not received during program. Open and close
the door.
003 DOOR LOCK FAIL Door lock acknowledgement not received in time. Open
and close the door.
007 OVERFILLED Water level above established safety limits during
program. Try to restart the machine.
010 DRUM NOT DRAINED Water above established level after drain. Make sure the
drain is not blocked by lint or foam. Try to restart the
machine.
Error messages
A fault in the program or in the machine is indi-
cated by an error message comprising
an error code and a descriptive text.
Resetting of error code and restart of washing
program can be done by a quick press on the
knob. If the error code returns after resetting, a
total reset has to be done, by pressing the knob
at least 10 seconds. The wash program is then
finished and the door can be opened, provided
that there is no water left in the drum.
Note!
Some error codes keep the door locked for 5
minutes after resetting. During this time, do
not try to start a wash program.
For other error messages or repeated error messages, contact service
personnel.