Electrolux WA L2 E100 User manual

User manual
WA L2 E100
WA L4 E100
WA L6 E100
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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Contents
Instruction for the user 7
Safety information 7-9
Product description 10
Detergent dispenser drawer 10
Control panel 11
First use 11
Personalization 12
Acoustic signals 12
Child safety lock 12
Daily use 12
Load the laundry 12
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 13
Select the required programme 13
Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option 14
Programm option button 14
Select the Prewash option 15
Select the Stain option 15
Select the Time Saving option 15
Display 15
Select the Start/Pause 15
Duration of the selected programme 15
Incorrect option selection 15
Alarm codes 16
End of programme 16
Select the Start/Pause 16
Programme progress display 16
Select an additional rinse 17
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Altering an option or a running programme 17
Interrupting a programme 17
Cancelling a programme 17
Opening the door after the programme has started 17
At the end of the programme 18
Washing programmes 19-20
Programme information 21
Preparing the wash cycle 22
Sorting out the laundry 22
Temperatures 22
Before loading the laundry 22
Maximum loads 23
Laundry weights 23
Removing stains 24
Detergents and additives 25
Quantity of detergent to be used 25
Degrees of water hardness 25
International wash code symbols 26
Care and cleaning 27
Descaling 27
After each wash 27
Maintenance wash 27
External cleaning 27
Detegent dispenser drawer 27
Washing drum 28
Door seal 28
Drain pump 28
Water inlet filter 30
Emergency emptying out 30
Frost precautions 31
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Something not working 32-34
Techinical Data 35
Consumption value 36
Installation 37
Unpacking 37
Positioning and levelling 39
Water inlet 39
Water stop-device 40
Water drainage 40
Electrical connection 41
Permanent connection 41
Enviroment concerns 42
Packaging materials 42
Old machine 42
Ecological hints 42
Guarantee 43-45
Customer service centres 46
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7
Safety information
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 connect up 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, clean
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
●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
●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.
●Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
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Safety information
●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 avoid this 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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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption so saving energy.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover used for prewash. The
prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The
stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
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2
3
4
5
6
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Control panel
Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the different buttons and the
programme progress display will be indicated in all the book with the relevant
numbers given in the table above.
First Use
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent
drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C,
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 dispenser drawer
and start the machine.
Display
(Laufzeit-Temps restant)
«Start/Pause» button
(Start/Pause-Départ/Pause)
Programme progress display:
Wash (Waschen/Lavage)
Door (Tür/Porte)
Extra rinse (Extraspülen/Rinçage
plus)
Programme selector dial
Spin reduction button
(U/Min.-Essorage)
«Prewash» button
(Vorwäsche-Prélavage)
«Stain» button
(Flecken-Taches)
«Time Saving» button
(Zeitsparen-Temps)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Aus
Arrêt
Pflegeleicht
Synthétiques
Leichtbügeln
Repassage facile plus
Feinwäsche
Linge délicats
Wolle plus
Laine plus
Kalt
Froid
30
30
30 Min-3 Kg/Rafra chir
Schleudern/Essorage
Pumpen/Vidange
Feinspülen
Rinçages délicats
40
Spülstopp
Anti-Froissage
U / Min.
Essorage
Vorwäsche
Prélavage
Flecken
Taches
Zeitsparen
Te m p s
Start/Pause
Départ/Pause
Waschen/Lavage
Extraspülen
Rinçage plus
Tür/Porte
Laufzeit
Temps restant
1000
900
700
500
40
60
50
40
40
40
30
30
95
60
40-60 Mix
Koch-/Buntwäsche
Blanc couleu s
Energiesparen/Economique
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided of an acoustic device, which sounds in the following
cases:
●at the end of the cycle
●in the event of operating problems
By pressing the 3and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the
worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
●before pressing button 7: it will be impossible to start the machine.
●after pressing button 7it will be impossible to change any other programme
or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds 4and
5 buttons until the icon appears (disappears) on (from) the display.
Daily Use
Load the laundry
1. 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.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click
during closing.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
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Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent
consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the prewash phase or to
perform the stain function, pour the
detergent or the stain remover into the
compartment marked .
2. 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
You can choose the right programme for any
type of laundry following the descriptions on
the washing programme tables (see Washing
Programmes).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme
selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
Kalt/Froid = Cold wash.
The light of button 7 starts to flash and the display shows the duration of the
selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position «O» (Aus
Arrêt) to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
«O» (Aus Arrêt), to switch the machine off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the
machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 7will flash 3 times to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
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Select the spin speed or the rinse hold option
Press button 2 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to
be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
The relevant light will light up.
The maximum spin speed are:
1000 rpm for Model WA 2L E100
1200 rpm for Model WA 4L E100
1400 rpm for Model WA 6L E100
For the maximum speed allowed for each programme, please refer to the chapter
«Washing Programmes».
Rinse Hold (Spülstopp-Anti-Froissage): 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 a 0flashing, the pilot light Door goes
on, the Start/Pause light is off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water
must be emptied out.
To empty the water out:
●turn the programme selector dial to O
●select the Drain or Spin programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
●depress button 7
●when the programme has finished the display shows a 0flashing. The pilot
light Door goes off and the door can be opened.
Programme option button
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing button
7.
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 integrated yellow pilot light of button 7
flashes for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.
Important!
For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see
chapter Washing Porgrammes.
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Select the Prewash option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the
main wash. The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and
synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is
only drained.
The relevant light will light up.
Select the Stain option
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). The relevant light
will light up. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour
stain remover into compartment .
Select the Time Saving option
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by
the washing machine.
Daily: By pressing button 5 once, the corresponding pilot light illuminates and
the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.
On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time.
Super Quick: By pressing this button twice, the relative pilot light remains lit,
the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that
have been used or worn for a short time. On the display will be visualized the
decreased washing time. (In this case, reduce the maximum load sizes)
Display
The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for
example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the
maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow light of button
7 starts flashing.
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Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example E20 (see paragraph «Something not working»).
End of programme
When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed, the Door pilot
light and the light of button 7go out and the door can be opened.
Select the Start/Pause
To start the selected programme, press button 7; the corresponding red pilot light
stops flashing.
The washing pilot light wash is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating.
The door pilot light door is on to indicate the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, depress button 7: the corresponding
red pilot light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the
button 7 again.
If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated yellow pilot light of the button
7 flashes for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
Programme progress display
After having pressed button7, the wash pilot lights illuminates.
When the pilot light wash illuminates this means that the machine is performing
the washing cycle.
The door pilot light indicates if the door can be opened:
●light on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running.
●light off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.
When the appliance is performing additional rinses the Extra Rinse pilot light
comes on.
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Select an additional rinse
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very
delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry
using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).
Press simultaneously the buttons 2and 3for some seconds: the Extra Rinse
pilot light comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays per-
manently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the Extra Rinse
light goes off.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before
you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the
button 7.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to Oand then to the new programme position.
Start the new programme by depressing button 7 again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out
Interrupting a programme
Depress button 7to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding
light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to Oto cancel a programme which is running. Now you
can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing button 7. The Door light goes off and
the door can be opened.
If the Door light does not go off and the door remains locked, this means that
the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of
the door. In this case the door can not be opened.
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 O. After about some minutes the
door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After this procedure, you must select the programme again and depress button 7
to start it.
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At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the light of the button 7goes off, the buzzer
sound and a flashing 0will appear on the display.
If the Rinse Hold option have been selected, the Door pilot light illuminates, a
flashing 0will appear on the display, the light of the button 7 goes off but the
door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before
opening the door.
To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.
Turn the programme selector dial to Oto 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.
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* Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
** Time Saving option cannot be selected with 40-60 MIX programme.
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Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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Cottons
(Kochwäsche
blanc)
95°-60°
White cotton
Spin red./Rinse
Hold, Prewash,
Stain, Time saving,
Extra rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at the
maximum speed
Cottons (Koch-
/Buntwäsche)
40°-30°
40-60 MIX
Coloured cotton
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Prewash, Stain*,
Time saving**,
Extra rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at the
maximum speed
Easy Iron
(Leichtbügeln
Repassage
facile plus) 40°
Synthetics to be
gentle washed and
spun.
Spin red./Rinse
HoldTime saving,
Prewash
Main wash, Rinses and
Short spin at:
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
Delicates
(Feinwäsche
Linge Délicat)
40°-30°
Delicate fabrics: for
example curtains
Spin red./Rinse
Hold, Time saving,
Prewash, Stain**
Extra rinse
Main wash, Rinses and
Short spin at:
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
Synthetics
(Pflegeleicht
Synthétiques)
60°-50°-40°-
30°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Prewash, Stain*,
Time saving,
Extra rinse
Main wash, Rinses and
Short spin at:
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
Wool
(Handwash)
(Wolle plus
Laine plus)
40°-30°- Cold
Special programme for
hand washing fabrics
and specially tested
programme for wool
garments bearing the
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» label.
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Main wash, Rinses and
Short spin at:
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
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Washing programmes
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Delicate rinses
(Feinspülen
Rinçages)
Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed items. Spin red./Rinse Hold
Extra rinse
3 rinses and short spin
at:
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
Drain
(Pumpen
Vidange)
For emptying out the last
rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water
Spin
(Schleudern
Essorage)
Separate spin for all type
of fabric. Spin reduction Drain and long spin at
the maximum speed
Refresh
(30 Min -3 kg
Rafraîchir) 30°
Quick wash for sport
items, or cotton and
synthetics items lightly
soiled or worn once.
Spin reduction
Main wash, Rinses and
short spin at
900 rpm- Mod. WA L6
1000 rpm- Mod. WA L2
1200 rpm - Mod. WA L4
ECO
Energiesparen
Economique
White and fast
coloured cotton
economy, lightly-heavy
soiled items.
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Extra rinse
Prewash, Stain
Extra rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin at the
maximum speed
O/off
Aus/ Arrêt
Type of fabric Max. Load
Cottons 6 kg
Synthethics and Delicates 3 kg
40° Easy Iron 1,5 kg
Wool and Handwash 2 kg
Cottons + Super quick 3 kg
Refresh 2 kg
Synthethics and Delicates + Super quick 1,5 kg
For cancelling the programme which is running
or to switch the machine off.
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