elvita CTM1612V User manual

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CTM1612V - 2023-04-24
CONTENTS/INHALT/INNEHÅLL/INNHOLD/INDHOLD/SISÄLLYSLUETTELO/
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ENGLISH ................................................................................................................................................2
DEUTSCH.............................................................................................................................................47
SVENSKA .............................................................................................................................................93
NORSK............................................................................................................................................... 139
DANSK............................................................................................................................................... 185
SUOMI ............................................................................................................................................... 231
ÍSLENSKA ...........................................................................................................................................277
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2 Contents - ENGLISH
Contents
SAFETY 4
Admonitions .............................................................................................................................. 4
Intended use ............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety for children and people with disabilities........................................................................ 4
General safety........................................................................................................................... 5
Safety during installation .......................................................................................................... 5
Safety during operation ............................................................................................................ 6
Safety during maintenance ...................................................................................................... 7
Disposal..................................................................................................................................... 7
QUICK START 8
Quick start ................................................................................................................................. 8
GETTING STARTED 12
Getting to know your washing machine................................................................................... 12
Controls................................................................................................................................................ 12
Detergent dispenser............................................................................................................................ 12
Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Use the child lock ................................................................................................................................ 13
Find the model code............................................................................................................................ 13
Before first use .......................................................................................................................... 13
Run an empty washing cycle.............................................................................................................. 13
WASHING 14
Before each wash ..................................................................................................................... 14
Start washing ............................................................................................................................ 15
Options, settings and functions................................................................................................. 16
Use the Extra Rinse option .................................................................................................................. 16
Use the No spin option ....................................................................................................................... 16
Use the Pre-wash option .................................................................................................................... 17
Mute and unmute the acoustic signal ............................................................................................... 17
Washing programmes............................................................................................................... 17
20 °C ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Cold Wash ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Cotton .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Cotton Intensive .................................................................................................................................. 18
Delicate ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Drain only ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Drum clean ......................................................................................................................................... 19
ECO 40-60 ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Ends in ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Rinse & Spin ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Speed Wash ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Spin only ............................................................................................................................................. 21

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Synthetic .............................................................................................................................................. 21
CLEANING 22
Clean the exterior...................................................................................................................... 22
Clean the detergent dispenser.................................................................................................. 22
Clean the drum ......................................................................................................................... 23
Clean the door seal and glass .................................................................................................. 24
Clean the tap inlet filter............................................................................................................. 24
Clean the machine inlet filter.................................................................................................... 25
Clean the drain pump filter....................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING 30
The machine does not start ...................................................................................................... 30
Indicator does not come on ...................................................................................................... 30
The door cannot be opened ..................................................................................................... 30
Water is leaking......................................................................................................................... 31
Detergent residue in the dispenser........................................................................................... 31
Indicator or display does not come on ..................................................................................... 31
Abnormal noise......................................................................................................................... 31
The No spin indicator light flashes............................................................................................ 31
The Extra rinse indicator light flashes ....................................................................................... 31
The Start/Pause indicator light and the No spin indicator light flash....................................... 31
The Start/Pause indicator light flashes ..................................................................................... 32
Other problem........................................................................................................................... 32
INSTALLATION 33
Installation area ........................................................................................................................ 33
Unpack the machine................................................................................................................. 34
Remove the transport bolts....................................................................................................... 36
Level the machine ..................................................................................................................... 38
Connect the water supply hose to a tap................................................................................... 39
Connect the water supply hose to the machine....................................................................... 40
Connect to an external drain .................................................................................................... 40
Position the drain hose into a floor drain........................................................................................... 41
Connect the drain hose to a sink drain pipe...................................................................................... 41
Position the drain hose into a sink ..................................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX 44
Technical specifications............................................................................................................. 44
Dimensions................................................................................................................................ 45
Consumption values.................................................................................................................. 45
EU directives and standards...................................................................................................... 46

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SAFETY
Carefully read the instructions before you install and use the product. Save the instructions and keep them near the
product for future reference. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not followed.
Admonitions
WARNING!
Used when there is a risk for personal injury.
CAUTION!
Used when there is a risk for damage to the product.
NOTE!
General information that you should be aware of.
Helpful tips that you may find useful.
Intended use
This product is only intended for:
• Indoor use in a household or a household environment such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– family houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
• The washing of machine-washable clothes and textiles in a detergent solution.
• Washing using commercially available low foam detergents and care products which are suitable for use in a
front-loaded washing machine or washer-dryer.
This product is not intended for integration into a cabinet.
Safety for children and people with disabilities
WARNING!
Only let the following groups use the product if they are supervised or if instructions are provided to them
about how to use the product in a safe way. They must understand the hazards involved.
• Children. (Children younger than 8 years old must be continuously supervised.)
• People with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
• People with lack of experience and knowledge.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the product.
• Do not let children clean the product without supervision.
WARNING!
There is a risk that animals and children may climb into the product. Check inside before every operation.
WARNING!
The glass door may get very hot during operation. Keep children and pets well away from the product during
operation.

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General safety
WARNING!
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with
combustible or explosive substances, such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc. This may result in fire or explosion.
• Rinse any such items of laundry thoroughly by hand before washing.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
• 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.
• If the machine is damaged, it must not be operated unless repaired by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons.
• Before any cleaning or performing any maintenance of the product, unplug the product from the mains.
• Do not use a socket with a rated current less than that of the product.
• Never pull out the power plug from the socket with wet hands.
CAUTION!
• Do not climb up or sit on top of the product.
• Do not lean against the door of the product.
• Do not close the door with excessive force. If you find it difficult to close the door, please check that it is
not obstructed by laundry.
• Do not wash rugs in the product.
CAUTION!
When moving the product:
• The transport bolts must be reinstalled in the machine by a suitably qualified person.
• Any water in the product must be drained out of the machine.
• Handle the product carefully. Never hold protruding parts of the machine while lifting.
• Do not use the door of the product to lift it during transport.
• This product is heavy. Transport with care.
Safety during installation
WARNING!
Before installing the product, check for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged
product.
WARNING!
Do not install the machine
• in a bathroom in a situation where there is a risk of direct contact with water, for example, water jet from
a shower, water from a bathtub, or in a very wet room or a room with high humidity;
• in a room with explosive gases or caustic gases; or
• behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side from the product.
WARNING!
Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires.
WARNING!
• Remove all packaging and transport bolts before using the product. Otherwise, serious damage may
result.
• Keep all packaging material well away from children. There is a risk of suffocation!

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WARNING!
• Make sure that the product is connected to water and electrical supplies by a suitably qualified person in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Make sure to connect the power plug to an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully to ensure that
your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
• Make sure that the power plug of the machine is accessible after installation and that the machine does
not stand on the power cord.
• When levelling the machine, the lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
• If applicable, make sure the ventilation openings in the base of the product not are obstructed by, for
example, a carpet.
• Use the new hose sets supplied with the product. Do not reuse old hose sets.
CAUTION!
• The inlet hose must be connected to the cold water supply.
• Do not kink, crush, modify or sever the water inlet hose.
• Do not kink or stretch the drain hose.
• Position the drain hose properly, as it could lead to a water leak if it is damaged.
• If the drain hose is too long, do not force it into the machine as it will cause unusual noises.
CAUTION!
• Before washing laundry items the first time, a washing programme must be run to completion without
any items in the drum.
Safety during operation
WARNING!
• Flammable, explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. must not be used as
detergents. Only use detergents that are suitable for machine washing.
WARNING!
• Always unplug the product and turn off the water supply after use.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid scalding when the hot water is being emptied from the product.
• If the product has a function that allows you to pause a washing programme and add more clothes, do
not use this function when the water level is above the rim of the inner drum or the temperature setting is
high.
• When the drum is still rotating and there is a large amount of hot water in the drum, it is unsafe to open
the door and the door cannot be opened by force.
• Never refill with water by hand during washing.
CAUTION!
• After a washing program is completed:
– wait for two minutes before opening the door, and
– check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening the door. Do not open
the door if there is any water visible.
CAUTION!
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
• Sharp and rigid items, such as coins, brooches, nails, screws or stones etc., may cause serious damage
to this machine. Make sure that all pockets are emptied.

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CAUTION!
• Before washing laundry items the first time, a washing programme must be run to completion without
any items in the drum.
Safety during maintenance
WARNING!
• Only authorised technicians may carry out repairs.
• If you experience problems with the product that the troubleshooting information in the complete manual
cannot help you solve, turn off the product, unplug it from the power supply, turn off the water supply,
and contact our support and service.
WARNING!
Turn off the power supply and the water supply to the product before performing any maintenance.
WARNING!
During operation, there may be hot water in the drain pump. Never remove the pump cover during a washing
cycle, always wait until the product has finished the cycle and all water has been drained.
CAUTION!
• Do not use solvents, alcohol, products containing formic acid, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaners to clean this product. Plastic surfaces and other parts may become damaged.
• Wear gloves when cleaning the product.
• There is a risk for water leakage if the pump cover is not properly reinstalled after cleaning of the drain
pump filter.
Disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. Recycling packaging, while observing national
and local regulations, can reduce the consumption of raw materials and the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
This product is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 the relevant
municipal body in charge of waste management, your household waste disposal service or the store where
you purchased the product.

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QUICK START
Quick start
Before washing

Quick start - ENGLISH 9
Washing

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After washing

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12 Getting started - ENGLISH
GETTING STARTED
Getting to know your washing machine
Controls
3
3
A. Speed wash programme
B. Programme selector
C. Door lock
D. Child lock
E. Start/Pause
F. Options, settings and functions
Detergent dispenser
A. Main wash detergent
B. Detergent lock (push down to remove dispenser)
C. Softener
D. Pre-wash detergent
WARNING!
Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. must not be used as
detergents. Only use detergents that are suitable for machine washing.
Accessories
A. Transport hole plugs
B. Transport bolts
C. Drain hose holder
D. Water supply hose

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Transport hole plugs For plugging the holes after the transport bolts have been removed.
Transport bolts For securing the machine during transport.
Drain hose holder For securing the hose and avoiding kinks, for example when placing the hose over
the edge of a sink.
Water supply hose For connecting the machine to the water supply.
Use the child lock
Activate the child lock to avoid accidental operation by children.
1. Press and hold and for 3 seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.
All buttons are now locked.
2. Press and hold and for 3 seconds to deactivate the child lock.
NOTE! To change programme when the child lock is activated, deactivate the child lock and turn off the
machine, then select programme.
NOTE! Turning the power off and on will not deactivate the child lock.
Find the model code
The model code is printed on a label on the product. You need the code to find the complete and most recent information,
service and support for your product model.
NOTE!
This product and label text are examples. Your product and text may have a different look and content.
Before first use
Run an empty washing cycle
Make sure that the machine is installed properly.
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Start a washing programme.
NOTE! Do not put any clothes in the machine.
The machine is ready for use when the programme has completed.

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WASHING
Before each wash
1. Check the clothing care labels.
2. Remove any items from the pockets.
CAUTION! Sharp and rigid items, such as coins, brooches, nails, screws or stones etc., may cause serious
damage to this washing machine.
3. Tie any belts and fasten any zips or buttons.

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4. Place small items inside a washing bag.
You can also use a pillow case.
5. Turn easy-pilling and long-pile fabric inside out
6. Separate clothes according to fabric type.
Start washing
CAUTION!
Before washing, make sure the machine is correctly installed.

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NOTE!
Save energy and water.
• Washing full loads will save energy and water. Maximum capacity depends on the programme.
• In general, a programme that performs at lower temperature and longer duration consumes less energy.
1. Add clothes.
2. Turn the programme selector to select a programme.
3. Select settings and options if needed.
4. Add detergent and softener in the detergent dispenser if needed.
NOTE! Make sure to use a detergent suitable for the the laundry to be washed and the selected washing
programme and temperature.
5. Press to start the programme.
When the washing is completed an acoustic signal sounds.
WARNING!
• Never refill with water by hand during washing.
• After the program is finished, wait for two minutes before opening the door.
• Check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening the door. Do not open the
door if there is any water visible.
• Take care to avoid scalding when the hot water is being emptied from the machine.
Options, settings and functions
Child lock
Prevents accidental use of the machine. See section "Use the child lock", page 13.
Door lock
Prevents the door from being opened during a wash. Activates automatically.
Extra rinse
Gives the laundry an extra rinse.
No spin
Turns off spin cycle after the main wash.
Pre-wash, Mute / unmute
• Pre-wash: Gives the laundry an extra wash before the main wash. This helps to bring dirt to the surface
of the clothes.
• Mute / unmute: Mutes and unmutes the acoustic signal.
Use the Extra Rinse option
1. Turn the programme selector to select a programme.
2. Press .
3. Press .
Use the No spin option
1. Turn the programme selector to select a programme.
2. Press .
3. Press .

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Use the Pre-wash option
NOTE!
You need to add pre-wash detergent when you select this option. See section "Detergent dispenser", page
12.
1. Turn the programme selector to select a programme.
2. Press .
3. Press .
Mute and unmute the acoustic signal
NOTE!
The acoustic signal will not sound when it is muted.
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds to mute the acoustic signal.
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds to unmute the acoustic signal.
The setting will be remembered until the next reset.
Washing programmes
20 °C
20°C as default temperature. Cold water can also be selected.
Default temperature 20°C
Default time 1:01
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent Optional
Main wash detergent Essential
Softener Optional
Options • Extra rinse
• No spin
• Pre-wash
Cold Wash
For washing clothes in cold water.
Default temperature Cold
Default time 1:00
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent Optional
Main wash detergent Essential

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Softener Optional
Options • Extra rinse
• No spin
• Pre-wash
Cotton
For hard-wearing, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen.
Temperature and time 30°C 2:40
40°C 2:40
60°C 2:45
90°C 2:50
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent Optional
Main wash detergent Essential
Softener Optional
Options • Extra rinse
• No spin
• Pre-wash
Cotton Intensive
This improves washing performance and increases washing time.
Temperature and time 40°C 4:16
60°C 4:22
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent Essential
Softener Optional
Options -
Delicate
For delicate, washable textiles that are made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres, or blended fabrics.
Temperature and time Cold 0:48
30°C 0:50
Default speed 600rpm
Maximum load, washing 2.5kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent Essential

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Softener Optional
Options • Extra rinse
• No spin
Drain only
Drain off the water.
Default temperature -
Default time 0:01
Default speed -
Maximum load, washing -
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent -
Softener -
Drum clean
Cleans the drum of the machine at 90°C. Not to be used for laundry.
To increase the cleaning effect, you can use a chlorine bleaching agent intended for washing machines.
Follow the instructions included with the bleaching agent.
Default temperature 90°C
Default time 1:18
Default speed -
Maximum load, washing -
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent -
Softener -
Options -
ECO 40-60
Recommended for normally soiled cotton laundry.
NOTE!
This programme is able to wash laundry declared to be washable at 40°C or 60°C in one go in the same
cycle.
Default temperature 60°C
Default time 3:14
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent Essential

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Softener Optional
Options -
Ends in
Delay the start of the washing. The total time, including delaying time and washing time, can be set to 3h, 6h or 9h.
Default temperature 40°C
Default time 0:59
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent Essential
Softener Optional
Options -
Rinse & Spin
Extra rinsing and spinning.
Default temperature -
Default time 0:20
Default speed 1200rpm
Maximum load, washing 6.0kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent -
Softener Optional
Options • Extra rinse
• No spin
Speed Wash
Extra-short program. Suitable for small amounts of lightly soiled laundry.
Temperature and time Cold 0:15
30°C 0:30
40°C 0:45
Default speed 800rpm
Maximum load, washing 2.0kg
Pre-wash detergent -
Main wash detergent Essential
Softener Optional
Options • No spin