Electrolux WA GLE S7000 User manual

User manual
WA GLE S7000
Wasching machine
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some
examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual
so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that
it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Contents
Instruction for the user 8
Safety information 8-10
Product description 11
Detergent dispenser drawer 11
Control panel 12
First use 12
Personalization 13
Acoustic signals 13
Child safety lock 13
Daily use 14
Load the laundry 14
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 14
Select the required programme 15
Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option 15
Programm option button 16
Select the Prewash option 16
Select the Stain option 16
Select the Sensitive option 16
Select the Time saving option 17
Display 17-18
Select the Start/Pause 18
Select the Delay Start 19
Programme progress display 20
Select an additional rinse 20
Altering an option or a running programme 20
Interrupting a programme 20
Cancelling a programme 21
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Opening the door after the programme has started 21
At the end of the programme 21
Washing programmes 22-23
Programme informations 24
Preparing the wash cycle 25-29
Sorting out the laundry 25
Temperatures 25
Before loading the laundry 25
Maximum loads 26
Laundry weights 26
Removing stains 27
Detergents and additives 28
Quantity of detergent to be used 28
Degrees of water hardness 29
International wash code symbols 3
Care and cleaning 31-35
Descaling 31
After each wash 31
Maintenance wash 31
External cleaning 31
Detegent dispenser drawer 31
Washing drum 32
Door seal 32
Drain pump 33-34
Water inlet filter 34
Emergency emptying out 34-35
Frost precautions 35
Something not working 36-38
Techinical Data 40
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Consumption value 41
Installation 42-46
Unpacking 42
Positioning and levelling 43
Water inlet 43-44
Water-stop device 44
Water drainage 44-45
Electrical connection 45
Permanent connection 45
Environment concerns 46
Packaging materials 46
Old machine 46
Ecological hints 46
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Instruction for the user
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
●The safety of ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards
and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as
manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
●It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
●You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
●Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never install a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
●If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
●During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
●Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
●Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
●Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
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●Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
●Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
●Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use,
cleaning and maintenance.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
●This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
●When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
●All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant
section in the user manual.
●After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on
its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
●If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
●Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
●If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
«dangers of freezing» chapter.
●Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
●Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
●This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
●Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
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●Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
●Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in
the machine.
●Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
●Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing
machine is accessible.
Child Safety
●This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
●Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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 prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum, the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To
disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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