Electrolux WASL3E 201 User manual

WASL3E 201
WASL6E 201
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Safety instructions 3
Environment concerns 4
Technical information 5
Product description 5
Control panel 7
Programmes 11
Before first use 15
Using the appliance 15
Hints and tips 19
Care and cleaning 20
Troubleshooting 23
Installation 25
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and dam-
ages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for fu-
ture reference.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the haz-
ards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend
you activate it.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision.
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GENERAL SAFETY
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 9 kg (refer to the “Pro-
gramme chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
•Donotinstalloruse the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install
the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the ap-
pliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation be-
tween the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-
tension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
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• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using the new supplied
hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
• Before you connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long time,
let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
USE
Warning! Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household envi-
ronment.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Obey the safety instructions on the deter-
gent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while
a programme operates. The glass can be
hot.
• Make sure that you remove all metal ob-
jects from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance. Con-
tact the Service to ensure which acces-
sories can be used.
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the ap-
pliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
INTERNAL LIGHT
Warning! Risk of injury.
Visible LED radiation, do not look di-
rectly into the beam.
The type of light bulb or halogen lamp
used for this appliance, is only for
household appliances. Do not use it for
house lighting.
To replace the internal light, contact the
Service.
DISPOSAL
Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent chil-
dren and pets to get closed in the appli-
ance.
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
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 council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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PACKAGING MATERIALS
Recycle the materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in applicable containers
to recycle it.
ECOLOGICAL HINTS
To help the environment, use less water
and energy, obey these instructions:
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with
the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low temper-
ature.
• To use the correct quantity of the deter-
gent, check the water hardness of your
domestic system
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Dimensions Width / Height / Depth 600 / 850 / 600 mm
Total depth 640 mm
Electrical connection: Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
230 V
2200 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and mois-
ture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low volt-
age equipment has no protection against moisture
IPX4
Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Water supply
1)
Cold water
Maximum load Cotton 9 kg
Spin speed Maximum 1400 rpm (WASL3E 201)
1600 rpm (WASL6E 201)
1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 910
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4
11
12
13
6
1Worktop 2Detergent dispenser
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3Control panel
4Door handle
5Internal lamp
6Rating plate
7Drain pump
8Feet for the appliance level
9Water drain hose
10 Water inlet hose
11 Mains cable
12 Transit bolts
13 Feet for the appliance level
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
• When you activate this device, you can-
not close the door. This prevents children
or pets to be closed in the drum. To acti-
vate the device, turn it clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal. To deactivate the
device, turn it counterclockwise, until the
groove is vertical.
ACCESSORIES
1 2
45 3
1Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side of
the cabinet after the removal of the
transit bolts.
3Sound barrier
To decrease the noise while the appli-
ance operates.
4Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge
of a sink.
5Anti-flood inlet hose
To prevent possible leakage.
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CONTROL PANEL
Auto Off
Koch/Bunt
Blanc/Couleurs
Extra Leise
Extra Silence
Pflegeleicht
Synthétiques
Leichtbügeln
Repassage Facile
Feinwäsche
Délicats
Wolle/Seide
Laine/Soie
Daunen
Couette
Anti-Allergie
Anti-Allergies
Schleudern/Pumpen
Essorage/Vidange
Spülen
Rinçage
Outdoor
Blousons
Auffrischen
Rafraîchir
Super Eco
Glätten
Défroissage
20 min 3 kg
Baumwolle Eco
Coton Eco
Memory 1
Mémoire 1
Memory 2
Mémoire 2
Start/Pause
Départ /Pause
Spülen + Zeit Sparen Zeitvorwahl
Rinçage +
Flecken
Taches
Schleudern
Essorage
Tem p.
Court Départ Différé
Dampf
Vapeur
1 2 3
6789101112
4
5
1Auto Off button
2Programme knob
3Display
4Steam touch button (Dampf - Vapeur)
5Memory touch buttons (Memory -
Mémoire)
6Start/Pause touch button (Start/Pause
- Départ/Pause)
7Delay start touch button (Zeitvorwahl -
Départ Différé)
8Time save touch button (Zeit Sparen -
Court)
9Extra rinse touch button (Spülen+ -
Rinçage+)
10 Option touch button (Flecken - Taches)
–Stains
– Prewash
–Soak
11 Spin reduction touch button (Schleu-
dern - Essorage)
12 Temperature touch button (Temp.)
TOUCH SCREEN
Do not wear gloves when you touch
the buttons.
Make sure the touch screen and but-
tons are always clean and dry.
AUTO OFF BUTTON 1
Press this button to activate or deactivate
the appliance. A tune sounds when the ap-
pliance is activated.
The AUTO OFF function automatically de-
activates the appliance to stop the energy
consumption when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5 mi-
nutes before you press button
6
.
– All settings are cancelled.
–Press button
1
to activate the appli-
ance again.
– Set again the washing programme and
all possible options.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
washing programme. Refer to 'At the end
of programme'.
PROGRAMME KNOB 2
Turn this knob to set a programme. The re-
lated programme indicator comes on.
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DISPLAY 3
ABCD
EFGHIJ
A
The text bar:
• Guides you in the use of the appliance.
• Shows the programme status and phase.
• Shows alarm messages. Refer to 'Troubleshooting' .
The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.
BChild lock
C
Door locked
You cannot open the door when the symbol is on.
You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
If the symbol stays on but the programme is completed:
• There is water in the drum.
• The ' Rinse Hold ' function is on.
D
• The time of the day
When you activate the appliance the display shows the time of the day for some sec-
onds. To adjust the clock, refer to "Clock setting".
• The programme duration
When the washing programme starts, the programme time decreases every minute.
Programme duration symbol
The symbol comes on when the digits shows the programme duration.
• The end time of the washing programme .
Programme end symbol
The symbol comes on when the digits shows the programme end time.
•Thetimeofdelay
– When you set the delayed start the time of the programme end increases by steps
of 30 minutes till 10 hours and by steps of one hour till 20 hours.
• The end of the programme
The display shows a zero.
E
This part comes on only if the door is open - Refer to 'Loading the laundry'.
The programme maximum load
The weight of the laundry
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The indicator bar fills accordingly to the laundry weight.
The indicator fully fills when you put the maximum load.
If you need to set a function
• An empty indicator bar comes on when the related function is available with the set
programme. If an indicator bar does not come on, it means that it is not available.
• The function symbol comes on when the function is set.
• The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set function.
• If you make an incorrect selection the text bar on the display tells that the selection is not possi-
ble.
F
Time save
The symbol comes on when you set the following functions:
Shortened duration
Extra quick
G
Extra rinsing
The indicator bar fills accordingly the numbers of rinses.
H
Stains
Prewash
Soak
The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.
I
The default spin speed of the programme.
_ _ _ No spin
1)
Rinse hold
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
J
The default temperature of the programme.
Cold wash
STEAM BUTTON 4
Touch button
4
to set the steam level.
This is possible only with programmes
where the steam function is available. The
duration of the steam phase changes ac-
cordingly to your selection.
MEMORY BUTTONS 5
Touch one of the buttons
5
to memorise a
programme or to set a memorised pro-
gramme.
Memorise a programme
1. Press button
1
to activate the appli-
ance.
2. Turn the programme knob (
2
) to your
favourite programme.
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3. If it is necessary, set one or more func-
tions.
4. Touch and hold one of the buttons
5
for some seconds. The buzzer sounds
and the display shows that the pro-
gramme is saved. .
Set a memorised programme
1. Touch the button where you memo-
rised the programme you want to set.
2. The programme indicator comes on
and the display shows all the informa-
tion.
To cancel a memorised programme
you can only memorise a new pro-
gramme.
START/PAUSE BUTTON 6
Touch button
6
to start or interrupt a pro-
gramme.
DELAY START BUTTON 7
Touch button
7
to delay the start of a pro-
gramme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.
TIME SAVE BUTTON 8
Touch button
8
to decrease the pro-
gramme time.
You can select:
SHORTENED DURATION
To wash items with daily soil.
EXTRA QUICK
To wash quickly items with almost no soil.
Some programmes accept only one of
these functions.
EXTRA RINSE BUTTON 9
Touch button
9
to add rinsing phases to a
programme.
Use this function for persons allergic to de-
tergents and in areas where the water is
soft.
STAINS, PREWASH AND SOAK
BUTTON 10
Touch button
10
to set one of the these
functions:
STAINS
Use this function for laundry with hard
stains to remove.
When you set this function, put the stain re-
mover into compartment .
The programme duration increases.
This function is not available with a
temperature lower than 40° C.
PREWASH
Use this function for heavy soil.
The appliance adds a prewash phase to the
main wash.
The programme duration increases.
SOAK
Use this function for heavy soil.
The appliance soaks the laundry at 30°C for
about half an hour before to wash.
SPIN BUTTON 11
Touch button
11
to:
• Decrease the maximum speed of the
spin phase of the programme.
The display shows only the spin
speeds available with the set pro-
gramme.
• Deactivate the spin phase (' No Spin '
function).
• Activate the ' Rinse Hold ' function.
Set this function to prevent fabric crea-
ses. The appliance does not drain the
water when the programme is comple-
ted.
TEMPERATURE BUTTON 12
Touch button
12
to change the default
temperature.
Symbols - - - and = cold water
ACOUSTIC SIGNALS FUNCTION
You can hear the acoustic signals when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You touch the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic sig-
nals, touch button
10
and button
9
at the
same time for 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the acoustic signals,
they continue operate only when you
touch the buttons and when a malfunc-
tion occurs.
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CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
This function prevents children to play with
the control panel.
•To activate the function, touch button
12
and button
11
at the same time until the
display shows the symbol .
• To deactivate the function, touch button
12
and button
11
at the same time until
the symbol goes off.
You can activate the function:
•Before you touch the button
6
: the ap-
pliance cannot start.
•After you touch the button
6
, all the
buttons and the programme knob are
deactivated.
PERMANENT EXTRA RINSE FUNCTION
With this function you can keep the extra
rinse function permanently on when you set
a new programme.
•To activate the function touch button
8
and button
7
at the same time until the
display shows the symbol .
• To deactivate the function touch button
8
and button
7
at the same time until
the symbol goes off.
PROGRAMMES
Programme
Temperature Type of load Weight of load Programme de- scription Functions
Koch/Bunt
Blanc/Couleurs
(Cottons)
95° - Cold
White and coloured cotton
with heavy level of soil.
Maximum load 9 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
STAINS
1)
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
Extra Leise
Extra Silence
(Extra Silent)
95° - Cold
White and coloured cotton
with normal level of soil.
Maximum load 9 kg
Wash
Rinses
Stop with water in
the drum
RINSE HOLD
STAINS
1)
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
Pflegeleicht
Synthétiques
(Synthetics)
60° - Cold
Synthetic or mixed fabric
items with normal soil.
Maximum load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
STAINS
1)
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
Leichtbügeln
Repassage Facile
(Easy Iron)
60° - Cold
Synthetic fabric items with
normal soil. It prevents the
creases of the laundry.
Maximum load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
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Programme
Temperature Type of load Weight of load Programme de- scription Functions
Feinwäsche
Délicats
(Delicates)
40° - Cold
Delicate fabrics as acrylics,
viscose, polyester items
with normal soil.
Maximum load 4 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAINS
1)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
Wolle/
Seide
Laine/Soie
(Wool/Silk)
40° - Cold
Machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable
woollens and delicate fab-
rics with «hand washing»
care symbol.
Maximum load 2 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
Daunen
Couette
(Duvet)
60° - 30°
Special programme for one
synthetic blanket, duvet,
bedspread and so on.
Maximum load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
Anti-Allergie
Anti-Allergies
(Anti-Allergy)
60°
White cotton items
4)
.
Maximum load 9 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
STAINS
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
TIME SAVE
Schleudern/Pump-
en
Essorage/Vi-
dange
5)
(Spin/Drain)
0°
All fabrics
The maximum load of the
laundry is related to the type
of laundry.
Drainage of the
water
Spin phase at the
maximum speed
SPIN REDUCTION
NO SPIN
6)
Spülen
Rinçage
(Rinse)
0°
All fabrics
Maximum load 9 kg Rinse with addi- tives
Spin phase
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSING
7)
Outdoor
Blousons
(Outdoor)
40° - Cold
Waterproof, sports and out-
door clothing. Do not use
any fabric softener!
Maximum load 2.5 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSING
20 min. - 3 kg
40° or 30° Quick wash of sport items or cotton and synthetic
items, lightly soiled or worn
once.
Maximum load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
Super Eco
0° Mixed fabrics (cotton and
synthetic items)
8)
.
Maximum load 3 kg
Wash
Rinses
Long spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSING
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Programme
Temperature Type of load Weight of load Programme de- scription Functions
Baumwolle Eco
Coton Eco
Cottons Eco
9)
60° or 40°
White and fast coloured cot-
ton with the normal soil
10)
.
Maximum load 9 kg
Wash
Rinses
Short spin
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
STAINS
PREWASH
2)
SOAK
EXTRA RINSING
TIME SAVE
3)
1) Not available with temperature lower than 40°C.
2) If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without PREWASH .
3) If you touch the button
8
to set the EXTRA QUICK function, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of
the load. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results are not good.
4) This program removes the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and adds on rinse. In this way the
action is more effective. Important! Put into the compartment for stain remover a special additive for
hygiene and select the option STAINS .
5) The default spin speed is for cotton items. Set the spin speed applicable with your laundry.
6) If you select this function the appliance performs only a drain phase.
7) Press button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
8) Use a special detergent for very low temperature.
9) STANDARD PROGRAMMES for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010,
these programmes are respectively the «standard 60° C cotton programme» and the «standard 40° C cotton
programme». They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for
washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the
washing programme is extended.
The washing temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected pro-
gramme.
10) Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the
washing programme is extended.
STEAM PROGRAMMES
Programme
1)
Type of load Load
Steam Auffrischen
Steam Rafraîchir
Steam Refresh
2)
This cycle removes odour from the
laundry.
Steam does not remove animal
odours.
Cotton and synthetic items. up to
1.5 Kg
Steam Glätten
Steam Défroissage
Steam Anticrease
2)
This programme helps to dewrinkle
odour from the laundry.
Cotton and synthetic items. up to
1.5 Kg
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Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce crea-
ses and odours and make your laundry more smooth.
Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal.
Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
Do not set the Steam programme for this type of clothes:
• Clothes which is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble-drying.
• Clothes with inclusion of plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
Touch the button
4
to change the duration of steam phase.
1) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry feel humid. It is better to
expose clothes to the open air for about 10 minutes to let the humidity go away. Laundry should be removed from
the drum as quick as possible. After a steam cycle, clothes may to be ironed anyway, but with less effort!
2) For the programme time, refer to the display.
At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum
load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and
can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity
(e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2
hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot blinks in the
display.
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the
quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
Programmes Load
(kg) Energy con- sumption
(kWh)
Water
consump-
tion (litre)
Approxi-
mate pro-
gramme
duration
(minutes)
Remain-
ing mois-
ture (%)
1)
WASL3E
201
Remain-
ing mois-
ture (%)
1)
WASL6E
201
Cottons 60 °C 91.60 69 168 52 43
Cottons 40 °C 91.00 69 164 52 43
Synthetics 40 °C 40.60 48 105 35 35
Delicates 40 °C 40.70 58 86 35 35
Wool/Hand wash
30 °C 20.35 57 61 30 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60 °C
cotton 90.90 65 233 52 43
Standard 60 °C
cotton 4.5 0.58 40 198 52 43
Standard 40 °C
cotton 4.5 0.46 40 178 52 43
1) At the end of spin phase.
Off Mode (W) Left-On Mode (W)
0.05 0.05
The information given in the charts above are in compliance with the EU Commission regulation
1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC.
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WOOLMARK CERTIFICATE
The wool wash of this machine has been tested
and approved by The Woolmark Company for
the washing of wool containing garments la-
beled as «hand wash» provided that the gar-
ments are washed according to the instructions
on the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine. M1144
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark
symbol is a certification trademark.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. To activate the drain system, put 2 litre
of water in the main wash compartment
of the detergent dispenser.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the
main wash compartment of the deter-
gent dispenser. Set and start a pro-
gramme for cotton at the highest tem-
perature without laundry. This removes
all possible dirt from the drum and the
tub.
LANGUAGE SETTING
The first time you activate the appliance,
the display shows the default language and
tells you to confirm it or change it:
• Turn the programme knob to set the de-
sired language.
• When the display shows the necessary
language, touch button
6
to confirm the
selection.
Change the language after the first
activation
1. Touch button
11
and button
10
at the
same time for some seconds.
2. When display shows the language set,
turn the programme knob to set the
new language.
3. Touch button
6
to confirm the selec-
tion.
CLOCK SETTING
After you set the language, the display tells
to set the clock:
• The hour digits flash.
• Turn the programme knob to change the
hour.
•Touch button
6
to confirm the selec-
tion.
• The minute digits flash.
• Turn the programme knob to change the
minutes.
•Touch button
6
to confirm the selec-
tion.
Change the time of the day after the
first activation
1. Touch button
9
and the button
8
at
the same time for some seconds.
2. The hour digits flash.
3. Turn the programme knob to change
the hour.
4. Touch button
6
to confirm the selec-
tion.
5. The minute digits flash.
6. Turn the programme knob to change
the minutes.
7. Touch button
6
to confirm the selec-
tion.
USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Open the water tap.
2. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
For a correct operation of the weight sen-
sor, activate the appliance and set the
programme BEFORE you put the laundry
in the drum.
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ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE AND
SETTING A PROGRAMME
1. Press button
1
to activate the appli-
ance.
2. Turn the programme knob (
2
) to the
necessary programme or touch one of
the buttons
5
to set a memorised
programme. The programme indicator
comes on.
3. The indicator of button
6
flashes with
red colour.
4. The display shows the default tempera-
ture and spin. If it is necessary, touch
button
12
and button
11
to change the
water temperature and the spin speed.
5. If it is necessary, touch the other but-
tons to add some functions or to set a
delayed start. The display shows the
symbol of the set function and the digit
(
D
) shows the delayed time.
LOADING THE LAUNDRY
1. Open the appliance door.
2. The display (E) shows the maximum
programme load for the programme
(MAX ) and the weight of the laundry
(KG). The text bar on the display tells to
add the laundry.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at
a time. Shake the items before you put
them in the appliance.
4. On the display the weight of the laundry
updates by step of kg 0.5. The weight
is indicative and changes with the type
of the laundry.
If you put more laundry than the maxi-
mum load, the display tells that you put
more than the maximum load.
You can wash your laundry but the en-
ergy and water consumption increase.
To have the best consumption and
washing performance remove some
items.
The overload indication is available only
for programmes with a maximum load
lower than the appliance maximum
load.
5. Close the door. The text bar on the dis-
play tells the percentage of detergent
to use. This data is indicative and refers
to the detergent quantity for a maxi-
mum load that the manufacturer rec-
ommends.
Caution! Make sure not to have the
laundry out of the drum between the
seal and the door. There is the risk of
water leakage or damage laundry.
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USING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak programme.
Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the programme.
The detergent compartment for the washing phase.
If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme.
Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch).
Put the product in the compartment before you start the programme.
This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.
The compartment for the stain remover.
Put the product in the compartment and set the stain function before you start
the programme.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent
Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liquid detergent.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products.
Check the position of the flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it
stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap
up.
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4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
5. Measure out the detergent and the fab-
ric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause
a blockage when you close the drawer.
With the flap in the position DOWN:
– Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid
detergents.
– Do not put more liquid detergent
than the limit showed in the flap.
– Do not set the prewash phase.
– Do not set the delay start function.
SET THE DELAY START
1. Touch button
7
again and again to
set the desired delayed start. The dis-
play shows the expected end of the
programme
2. Touch button
6
, the appliance starts
the countdown of the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts automatically.
Before you touch button
6
to start the
appliance, you can cancel or change
the set of the delay start.
You cannot set the delay start with the
Steam programme.
STARTING THE PROGRAMME
1. Touch button
6
to start the pro-
gramme. The indicator of button
6
stops to flash and is on with red colour.
If a delayed start is set, the appliance starts
the countdown.
The appliance adjust automatically the cy-
cle time to the laundry you have put in the
drum to have perfect washing results in
the minimum necessary time. After ap-
proximately 15 minutes from the start of
the programme, the display shows the
new time value.
INTERRUPT A PROGRAMME
1. Touch button
6
. The indicator flash-
es.
2. Touch button
6
again. The washing
programme continues.
CANCEL A PROGRAMME
1. Press button
1
to cancel the pro-
gramme and to deactivate the appli-
ance.
2. Press button
1
again to activate the
appliance. Now, you can set a new
washing programme.
The appliance does not drain the wa-
ter.
CHANGE A FUNCTION
You can change only some functions be-
fore they operate.
1. Touch button
6
. The indicator flash-
es.
2. Change the function set.
3. Touch button
6
again. The washing
programme continues.
OPEN THE DOOR
While a programme or the delay start oper-
ates, the appliance door is locked.
To open the appliance door:
1. Touch button
6
. The door lock sym-
bol in the display goes off and a mes-
sage tells you that the door is un-
locked.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the appliance door and touch
button
6
again. The programme or
the delay start continues.
If the temperature and the level of the
water is too high, the door lock symbol
stays on. You cannot open the door. If
necessary, do the following procedure
to open the door:
1. Deactivate the appliance.
2. Wait for some minutes.
3. Make sure that no water is in the
drum.
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Important! If you deactivate the appliance,
it is necessary to set the programme again.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
1. The appliance stops automatically.
2. The acoustic signals operate, if it is ac-
tive.
3. In the display goes on and the mes-
sage tells you that the programme is
completed.
4. The indicator of button
6
goes off.
5. The door lock symbol goes off.
6. Press button
1
to deactivate the ap-
pliance. After five minutes from the end
of the programme, the AUTO OFF
function automatically deactivates the
appliance.
When you activate the appliance again,
the display shows the end of the last
set programme. Turn the programme
knob to set a new cycle.
7. Remove the laundry from the appli-
ance. Make sure that the drum is emp-
ty.
8. Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew
and odours.
9. Close the water tap.
The washing programme is completed,
but there is water in the drum:
– The drum turns regularly to prevent the
creases in the laundry.
– The door stays locked.
– You must drain the water to open the
door.
To drain the water:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed.
2. Touch button
6
. The appliance drains
the water and spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock symbol goes off, you
can open the door
4. Press button
1
to deactivate the ap-
pliance.
The appliance drain and spin automati-
cally after approximately 18 hours.
HINTS AND TIPS
THE LAUNDRY LOAD
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured,
synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are on
the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and coloured
items.
• Some coloured items can discolour with
the first wash. We recommend that you
wash them separately for the first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,
hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool
and items with painted illustrations.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy soil
stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove the
hooks or put the curtains in a washing
bag or pillowcase.
•Donotwashinthe appliance :
– Laundry without hems or with cuts
– Underwired bras.
– Use a washing bag to wash small
items.
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase. If this oc-
curs, adjust manually the items in the tub
and start the spin phase again.
STUBBORN STAINS
For some stains, water and detergent is not
sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these
stains before you put the items in the appli-
ance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is applicable
to the type of stain and fabric.
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
• Only use detergents and additives spe-
cially made for washing machines.
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the correct quantity of deter-
gent.
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• Obey the instructions that you find on the
on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type and
colour of the fabric, the programme tem-
perature and the level of soil.
• If you use liquid detergents, do not set
the prewash phase.
• If your appliance has not the detergent
dispenser with the flap device, add the
liquid detergents with a dosing ball.
WATER HARDNESS
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a
water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the products.
Equivalent scales measure the water hard-
ness:
• German degrees (°dH).
• French degrees (°TH).
• mmol/l (millimol for each litre - interna-
tional unit for the hardness of water).
• Clarke degrees.
Water hardness table
Level Type Water hardness
°dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke
1soft 0-7 0-15 0-1.5 0-9
2medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16
3hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25
4very hard > 21 > 37 >3.7 >25
CARE AND CLEANING
Warning!
Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply before you clean it.
DESCALING
The water we use contains limescale. If it
becomes necessary, use a water softener
to remove limescales.
Use a special product made for washing
machines. Obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the manufacturer.
Do this separately from the laundry wash.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
Caution! Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
MAINTENANCE WASH
With the low temperature programmes it is
possible that some detergent stays in the
drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash.
To do this:
• Empty the laundry from the drum.
• Set the hottest cotton wash programme
• Use a correct quantity of powder deter-
gent with biological properties.
After each wash, keep the door open for a
while to prevent mould and to let unpleas-
ant smells go out.
DOOR SEAL
Regularly examine the seal and remove all
objects from the inner part.
DRUM
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
Only use special products to remove rust
particles from the drum.
To do this:
• Clean the drum with special product for
stainless steel.
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