Electrolux WA SL1 E100 User manual

User manual
WA SL1 E100
Wasching machine
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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
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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4Contents
Contents
Instruction booklet 7
Safety information 7
Product Description 10
Detergent dispenser drawer 10
Control panel 11
Display 11
First use 14
Personalization 14
Acoustic signal 14
Child safety lock 14
Daily use 15
Load the laundry 15
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15
Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 16
Select the temperature 16
Select the Spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 16
Selected the desired option 17
Prewash option 17
Stain option 18
Sensitive option 18
Select an additional rinse 18
Time Saving option 18
Select the Start/Pause 19
Select the Delay Start 19
Altering an option or a running programme 20
Interrupting a programme 20
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Cancelling a programme 20
Opening the door after the programme has started 20
At the end of the programme 21
Washing programmes 22
Programme information 25
Preparing the wash cycle 27
Sorting the laundry 27
Temperatures 27
Before loading the laundry 27
Maximum loads 28
Laundry weights 28
Removing stains 28
Detergents and additives 29
Quantity of detergent to be used 30
Degrees of water hardness 30
Care and cleaning 31
Descaling 31
After each wash 31
External cleaning 31
Detergent dispenser drawer 31
Drain pump 32
Water inlet filter 34
Frost precautions 34
Emergency emptying out 34
What to do if... 36
Technical Data 39
Consumption value 40
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Installation 41
Unpacking 41
Positioning and levelling 43
Water inlet 43
Water-stop device 44
Water drainage 44
Electrical connection 45
Permanent connection 45
Enviroment concerns 46
Packaging materials 46
Old machine 46
Ecological hints 46
Guarantee 47-49
Customer service centres 50
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Safety information
Instruction booklet
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.
• 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.
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8Safety information
• 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
“ddaannggeerrssooffffrreeeezziinngg” 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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• 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.
• This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
• 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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Safety information
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10 Product description
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash programme.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If you
are using water softener, add it to main wash detergent in the left-hand
compartment.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN-option.
Drain pump
Three adjustable feet; The rear
foot on the left-hand side is
automatic
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Rating plate
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