Electrolux WH838 Instruction Manual

4) Electrolux
WASHING MACHINE
WH838
User’s Handbook

WH818/WH838 WASHING MACHINE
Ihe instruction books for these models state "when the economy control
dial
matically select the temperature
gramme,"
This is incorrect and
Page 9
3, ECONOMY CONIROL DIAL
£very time you select à wash
programme it will be necessary
to set. this control to the
temperature required as shown
in the programme guide on the
front of the detergent dispenser
drawer. See also pages 11 to 14.
These programmes follow the
International Textile Care Label-
ling Code (ITCLC) which is used
for wash labels on garments and
household linenas well as on
washing powder packets, giving
the maximum recommended washing
temperature for the given type
of fabric. For example:
M minimum iron 50? requires you
to set the economy control to
50° as well as choosing programme
M on the programme selector dial.
To select the temperature press
in the central grip and turn the
dial to the chosen temperature.
is set at the maximum 95°C position, your machine will
indicated alongside each wash pro-
auto-
should be read as follows;-
It is important not to select
à temperature above the maxi-
mum recommended, or fabric
damage could be caused.
However, for wash loads with
less than average soiling, you
may wish to choose à lower temp-
erature, with the consequent sav-
ing in electricity costs. Tf this
is the case, we suggest you turn
the Economy Control dial to the
temperature indicated in the
ECONOMY option column found on
the Programme Guide.
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The last sentence should read:
Гог biological stains e.g.
blood, grass don't forget the
superwash programme.

Important User Information
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 BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE
APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE WHOLE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE AND THAT YOU FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN.
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM
CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
* This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
•
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried ош by a qualified plumber.
This product should be serviced by an authorised Electrolux Service Centre, and only genuine
Electrolux spare parts must be used.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
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 instructions.
Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in instruction book.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt, consult the
manufacturer of that item.
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. Underwired bras
must not be machine washed.
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 appliance.
•
Garments which are saturated with petroleum products should not бе 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.
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 inner drum.
* Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturers’ recommendations of quantities.

* Pets have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check your drum before use.
* Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Electrolux Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
* This machine should not be used for any purpose other than the washing of machine washable
fabrics in a solution of water and a low suds detergent. Do not connect to a mixer tap, or water
heater.
* Always ensure that the water taps are switched on to the machine before starting a wash.
* There is no water draining after the last rinse for the gentle wash cycles. Always ensure that the
dial is turned to T to drain and spin or turn to U to drain without spinning. Do not open the door
until one of the drain programmes has been completed. If you do there will be a flood.
• Use а low lather powder.
• Close the dispenser drawer gently before switching the machine on. Do not open the dispenser
drawer whilst the machine is in operation.
• Do not remove the filter for cleaning when the machine is in operation.
* If a stacking kit is used the instructions should be followed closely.
• The connector at the free end of the inlet hose should not be removed or replaced with an
alternative connector.
* The inlet hose should not be cut in order to change the length.
* When disposing of your washing machine please remove the door to avoid an accident to children
or animals being trapped.

Welcome to the family of Electrolux users. This booklet not only tells you how to operate your new
Electrolux automatic washing machine, but also contains a number of helpful tips on how to get the
best results. SO PLEASE READ IT THROUGH CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH. IT
ALSO INCLUDES AN IMPORTANT CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO DO SHOULD A FAULT OCCUR,
PLUS A LIST OF ELECTROLUX SERVICE CENTRES WHERE SERVICE CAN BE OBTAINED IF
NEEDED. Before requesting service please check whether your problem is covered on page 24 under
‘Servicing’ and that you are operating the machine according to the instructions. If our engineer finds
that the problem is due to misuse or incorrect installation you may be charged for his visit even though
your machine is under guarantee.
Contents
Page
5 | Specification
6 About your washing machine
8 Electrical information
9-10 The controls and how to use them
11-14 Washing programme
15-18 Using your machine
19 Additional programmes
20-21 Looking after your machine
22-23 Helpful tips
24 Servicing
25 Service Centres
26 Guarantee

Specifications
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Capacity
(max. load Cottons)
Spin Speeds
Power consumed
Heater Rating
850mm
33.5"
600mm
23.6"
550тт
21.6"
74kg
16316
4.5kg
1016
800/400
2730W
2300W
Motor rating
Wash
Spin
Voltage
Frequency
Water load
Normal
High
Pressure psi
Maximum
Minimum(hot)
Minimum(cold)
430W
450/650W
220/240V
50Hz
13 litres
2.9 gallons
20 litres
4.4 gallons
110
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About your washing machine
Your new Electrolux washing machine has a
selection of programmes to suit all your
washing needs. In order to meet the
requirements of our increasingly energy-
conscious environment, we've designed a
machine which allows you to satisfy the
conflicting demands of heavy soil washing
and the need for economy in electricity costs -
and to make the best use of low temperature
washing powders such as New System
Persil Automatic.
The ECONOMY CONTROL function allows
you the option to reduce the temperature on
all wash programmes giving you greater
flexibility and, of course, savings in electricity
costs.
For the best results, it's important that you
read all the contents of this book before you
use your new washing machine.
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Programme Selector dial and
ON-OFF control
Door release button
Economy Control dial
Variable Spin button
Half-load button
ON/OFF indicator
Detergent Dispenser
Programme Guide
Pump filter (behind flap cover)

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Electrical Information
Connecting to the mains
Before you use your washing machine check
that the voltage shown on the data plate
conforms with your mains supply.
The mains lead of the washing machine is
fitted with a non-rewireable moulded-on 13
amp plug containing a 13 amp fuse. In the
event of the fuse requiring replacement, the
fuse cover/carrier should be removed, using a
small screw driver to lever it out. The old fuse
should be replaced by a 13 amp ASTA
approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover/
carrier must be refitted before the plug is
used again.
If the fuse cover/carrier is lost, a replacement
can be obtained from the Electrolux Service
Centres listed on page 25. The fuse cover/
carrier must be of the same colour as that of
the coloured insert in the base of the plug. In
no circumstances must the plug be used
without a correct fuse cover/carrier fitted.
If the plug supplied on the mains lead is not
suitable for the socket outlet in your home it
should be cut off and disposed of safely, or
destroyed, to avoid any possible shock hazard
resulting from the plug being inserted into a
13 amp socket elsewhere in the house. A
suitable replacement plug should be fitted (as
shown opposite). If a 13 amp plug and socket
are not used, the circuit supplying the washing
machine should contain a 15 amp fuse.
However, we recommend that this operation
be carried out by a member of the Electrolux
Service Organisation or a qualified electrician.
WARNING -
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead of this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following
code:-
GREEN-and-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:-
Connect the GREEN-and-YELLOW coloured
wire to the plug terminal marked letter E or
earth symbol + or coloured green or green-and-
yellow.
Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the
plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red.
Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug
terminal marked letter N or coloured black.
As a general guide to fitting any
plug
Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are
prepared correctly.
Connections should be firmly made after all
conductor strands are entered into the
terminal posts.
When preparing the cable ends take care not
to damage the outer sheath, or the insulation
surrounding the inner conductors.
Tighten all screws.
Replace the top cover of the plug and secure.
Extension Cord
If using an extension cord at any time always
ensure that the insulation sheath is in good
condition and is not damaged in any way.
Make sure that the socket is fitted to the
extension cable correctly, if in doubt have it
checked by a qualified electrician.
CORD CLAMP

The controls and how to use them
1. Programme Selector dial and
ON/OFF knob
The programme selector dial is marked with
letters corresponding to those on the chart.
To set the machine to the correct programme
(see programme chart and table on pages 11
to 14), press in the central grip to engage the
dial and turn the dial clockwise until the letter
you want coincides exactly with the pointer.
Never attempt to turn the control dial in an
anti-clockwise direction.
Do not turn the programme selector dial when
the machine is in operation (indicator lamp
"on"). To start the machine, pull out the
central grip. If the central grip does not come
out easily check that the pointer is in line with
the selected letter - if it is not, reset the dial.
To stop the machine during a cycle, push the
central grip in. At the end of the programme
the machine will stop automatically. The
indicator lamp will go out automatically after
the washing programme has finished.
2. Door Release Button
Press this to unlock and open the door. Your
washing machine has a safety lock which
prevents the door being opened whilst the
machine is in operation. You must wait 1-2
minutes after the end of the programme
before you can open the door.
If itis necessary to interrupt a programme to
open the door, first switch off the machine by
pressing in the central grip, then set the
programme selector dial to DRAIN, and switch
the machine on again. After draining the
programme will advance to an OFF position,
and a short time delay will occur before the
door can be opened. At the end of the
synthetics programme the washing remains
suspended in water. Turn the programme
selector dial to spin (T) or drain (U) before
opening the door.
3. Economy Control dial
When this control is set at the maximum 95'C
position, your machine will AUTOMATICALLY
select the temperature indicated in the
washtub symbol (i.e. (507) shown alongside
each wash programme.
These programmes follow the International
Textile Care Labelling Code (ITCLC) which is
used for wash labels on garments and
household linen as well as on washing
powder packets, giving the maximum
recommended washing temperature for the
given type of fabric
However, for wash loads with less than
average soiling, you may wish to choose a
lower temperature, with the consequent
saving in electricity costs. If this is the case,
we suggest you turn the Economy Control dial
to the temperature indicated in the
ECONOMY option column found on the
Programme Guide.
To select a lower temperature press in the
central grip and turn the dial to the chosen
temperature. As you gain experience with
your machine, you may choose even lower
wash temperatures. Feel free to experiment
with lower wash temperatures on any
programme and assess the results for
yourself.
Please note that there is a built-in safety
device which prevents the machine from
selecting a higher temperature than is
recommended by the ITCLC code. If, for
instance, you select N Delicate programme
(ITCLC 40°) and inadvertently leave the dial
on 60", the machine will recognise that 40° is
the maximum temperature for programme N
and will ignore your selection - so the
ECONOMY CONTROL function can only be
used to reduce the temperature of wash
programmes - never increase.
At the end of the programme, it is advisable to
return the ECONOMY CONTROL dial to the
95° position, where the machine will carry out
the standard ITCLC wash programmes as
indicated. With this choice of washing
temperatures you can make the best use of
low temperature washing powders and
achieve savings in your electricity costs.