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1. SECTION F Don t call for service until you ve checked these points IMPORTANT If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine you will have to pay for the service call You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty Before you call for service check the points in the table below excessively when spinning distributed Problem Display Code Possible Causes What to do Power not switched on Switch on power point No electricity supply through Check power point with the power point another appliance Machine not switched on Press power switch on at the Models SWT8542 and SWT9542 back of a washing machine Machine not working El Water taps not turned on Turn on taps E 1 Out of balance switch off Open lid redistribute load and close lid Ld Lid not fully closed Close lid Open lid redistribute load EN Out of balance close lid 1 Ld Lid not fully closed Close lid Machine has washed E20 Drain hose blocked Check drain hose for blockage load but will not spin Water in washbowi Wait a short while the wash 4 Too much suds causing will continue EFO motor temperature In future reduce detergent overload dose or use low sudsing front load detergent i j Water taps not turned on Turn taps on Will not fill with water Eli nlet hoses blocked Clean tap filters washers Raise drain hose or fit a
2. The machine is in PAUSE mode Press Start Hold To Pause to continue Display will show 0 00 and FLASHING and you get 4 slow beeps every 4 minutes The wash program has finished Start a new wash or turn off your machine Display will show Err and FLASHING and you get 3 fast beeps Wash option touchpad is touched while the washing cycle is in progress You can only change wash option when machine is paused or before you start the program Other codes and you get 4 fast beeps every 1 minute The machine is informing you of a fault with the washing machine which you need to address Refer to page 18 and 19 for further information and what you should do before calling for service RINSE OPTION Pressing the Rinse Option touchpad allows you to change the rinse type For most washes the machine automatically selects Deep Rinse for you p it There are four rinses to choose from Fast rinse Eco rinse Deep rinse and Extra rinse Extra e Extra Extra rinse the machine fills twice giving you two deep rinses O Deep Feo Deep Deep rinse the machine fills once giving you one deep rinse Fast e Eco Eco rinse is a spray rinse giving you maximum water saving e Fast Fast rinse uses less time then Eco rinse by performing only 3 Eco sprays but Rinse Option the amount of water in each spray is increased How does Eco Rinse work When Eco Rins
3. the instructions on page 18 in the What to do column before calling for service Description Display Code Customer action Summary Make sure both wall taps are on and hose filters are not blocked Not filling with water Ell Raise drain hose if water is flowing out of drain hose Press Start Hold To Pause to re start wash If problem remains call Service If the water is pouring onto the floor turn OFF both wall taps Flood c30 j Wait a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected If not call Service Wait a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected If not press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad and ae hold it for 1 2 second to enter pause mode then Draining problem Eco check the drain hose for blockage Press Start Hold To Pause to continue the wash If problem remains call Service If water level in wash bowl is low and water is flooding the floor turn Program Selector Knob to Drain amp Spin position then press Start Hold To Pause Loss of water E Should this make things worse press the power while washing button off some models and call Service Otherwise press Start Hold To Pause to continue the wash Wait this fault may clear itself not turn Program Selector Knob to Drain amp Spin Water level 30 position then press Start Hold To Pause to drain the problem wash bowl this problem is repeated call Service Wait this fault may clear itself not
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5. powder or liquid detergent by following the recommendations on the package 2 Mix detergent in one litre of hot or warm water 3 Add the pre mixed detergent to the wash load Don t do these things Using too little detergent will give you a poor wash result Using excessive detergent will create too much suds and may cause overloading of the motor during the spin stage of the wash cycle To avoid excessive suds reduce the amount of detergent you use It is best to use detergent labelled low sudsing Good quality front load detergent will perform well in this machine Use soap based products in your washing machine FOR DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER MODELS SWT7542 SWT8542 SWT9542 When using the washing machine for the first time check that the dispenser is set for the type of detergent you will use To do this proceed as follows 1 Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops 2 Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove it from the runners 3 Check the position of the flap at the rear of the detergent compartment in the dispenser drawer Factory setting is flap up for powder 4 Clip the flap down if you intend to use liquid detergent 5 Refit the dispenser back into its runners Remember If you change the type of detergent you use the position of the flap will need changing See above 6 You are now ready to add detergent Measure the amount required and pour it into the detergent compartme
6. recommended temperature for warm is 35 C You can adjust the flow rate of the water supplies to adjust the Warm temperature All rinse water temperatures are cold If you have selected the Woollens program you will not be able to select Hot and Very Hot wash water temperature NOTE If you have a cold water connection ONLY and the hot inlet valve is capped off refer installation instructions you must select Cold washes only Otherwise the machine will stop the operation and Eco rinse light will be flashing Water Temperatures aver How to machine mix water Temp Descriptions from hot valve from cold valve Very Hot for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g teacloths towels 90 10 tablecloths sheets for normally soiled colourfast garments e g shirts night dresses Hot pyjamas in linen cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled 60 40 white cotton e g underwear Warm for delicate items e g net curtains mixed laundry including 40 60 synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label pure new wool Cold machine washable non shrink 0 100 IMPORTANT Components in the washing machine are designed to be used with water no hotter than 70 C If your water supply is too hot you should have a temperature limiting valve fitted by a qualified plumber CHOOSE THE SOAK TIME g S This option allows you to soak heavily soiled clothes at the beginning
7. the floor This can be corrected by adjusting the washing machine legs as described in the Installation Instructions supplied with your machine Touchpad response and lights Always press touchpads gently Watch the lights on the control panel to see the effect pressing a touchpad or turning a program selector knob has and listen for BEEPS When you press a touchpad you will get a short BEEP to acknowledge the entry If the option is not available at the time the machine will not allow you to select it After the machine has started the entire wash option touchpad will be disabled and machine will show Err on the display with three short beeps to indicate the touchpad is disabled The Start Hold To Pause touchpad is still active but you need to press and hold the touchpad for minimum 1 2 seconds to pause machine This is to confirm that you really want to pause the machine When in pause mode all options will be able to be changed again NOTE All functions of the washing machine will stop when the lid is open except for pump out before spin SECTION B Washing instructions Follow the instructions in this section for the best washing results SORT YOUR WASHING INTO SEPARATE WASH LOADS Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washing conditions For example you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint di
8. turn Program Selector Knob to Drain amp Spin Motor fault Esg position to drain the wash bowl You may have to press Start Hold To Pause to commence draining this problem is repeated call Service 19 A Electrolux Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE WASHING MACHINE This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Electrolux Appliances It is an important document Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance In this warranty a acceptable quality as referred to in clause 10 of this warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL b ACL means Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 c Appliance means any Electrolux product purchased by you and accompanied by this document ASC means Electrolux authorised service centres Cs Electrolux means Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O Riordan Street Mascot NSW 2020 ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux NZ Limited collectively Electrolux of 3 5 Niall Burgess Road Mount Wellington in respect of Appliances purchased in New Zealand f major failure as referred to in clause 10 of this warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL and includes a situation when an Appliance cannot be repaired o
9. ES Problem Possible causes What to do Incorrect wash times and using Add three quarters of a cup of water insufficient detergent which can softener eg Calgon to the water with cause redepositing of detergent one cup of ammonia or oxygen bleach on coles Wash the load through a normal wash Using too much detergent can program using hot water cause poor rinsing and poor spin i GREYNESS performance If the water is very dirty or very sudsy repeat 1 and 2 above Mixing whites with very dirty clothes eg work clothes Using soap flakes instead of laundry detergent A build up of oils in clothes that Add three quarters of a cup of water comes into close contact with the softener eg Calgon to the water with skin eg underwear T shirts etc half to one cup of oxygen bleach Ageing of clothes Wash the load through a normal wash Iron deposits in the wash water program using hot water YELLOWING Use of chlorine bleaches on peed nea an Shove fabrics with resin finishes Y y rep i Incorrect dryin Synthetics which have been washed in 9 very hot water will not respond to any e Incorrect water temperatures treatment ie too hot or too cold STAINED CLOTHES Hints for removing stains Treat all stains as soon as possible The longer you leave a stain the harder it will be to remove Try soakers and stain removers first IMPORTANT Pre treatment sprays and stain removers can damage plastic components on yo
10. USER MANUAL Washing Machine 49 simpson Models SWT5542 SWT6042 SWT7542 SWT8542 808745101 002 442013 SWT9542 CONTENTS SECTION A Knowing your washing machine Conditions of use 3 Parts of the washing machine 3 Saving water and energy 3 The difference between the Deep Rinse and Eco Rinse options 4 Control panel 4 About your washing machine 5 SECTION B Washing instructions Sort your washing into separate wash loads 6 Check your clothes to avoid damage 6 Pre treatment sprays stain removers 6 Load the washing machine 6 Add the detergent 7 Adding fabric softener 7 Adding bleach 8 Choose the wash program 8 Your program guide 9 Choose the water level 9 Choose the wash water temperature 10 Choose the soak time 10 To start the wash cycle program Machine in pause mode Wash cycle in progress End of program Lid lock feature Enabling Disabling end of wash beep 11 SECTION C Features of your washing machine Information and guidance feature 12 Rinse option 13 SECTION D Caring for your washing machine What to do after you have finished your washing 14 Cleaning the lint filter 14 Cleaning your washing machine 14 Cleaning stains in the wash bowl 15 Avoiding build up of undissolved detergent 15 For your safety 15 SECTION E Handy washing hints Yellowing or greying clothes Stained clothes 16 A guide to stain removal 17 SECTION F Do not call for service until you have checked these points 18 Other diagnosti
11. Water flowing into syphon break washbowl EI3 Drain hose too low Refer to installation indefinitely instructions for correct positioning of hose Machine not level Make the machine level Machine goes out of Levelling feet not adjusted Adjust feet to touch the floor balance or vibrates EN Clothes not evenly Redistribute clothes evenly Too much water for load size Water on floor Loose inlet hose connections Check connections at taps and rear of machine ncorrect water level for size of load Use low water level Condensation from hot water Clothes still dirty after wash program Not enough or no detergent Check detergent use and rewash clothes Too many clothes in load Remove some clothes and rewash Incorrect wash program or temperature selected Reselect program or temperature and rewash Incorrect water level selected Use a higher water level Scraping noise on spin Bra wire or other thin items caught between inner and If the item is visible remove it with pliers Humming clicking and other noises outer washbowls Use a wash bag in future Bowl rotation at start of Normal noise wash Brake activation when i Normal noise stopping after spin OTHER DIAGNOSTIC HELP AND A GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU SHOULD CALL FOR SERVICE If you are having a problem with your washing machine make sure you have followed ALL of
12. ash programs When you choose these two programs Deep rinse is automatically selected for you Deep Rinse Option When Deep rinse is used rinse water enters the washing machine filling up to the wash water level selected The machine will then agitate and finally empty the water through the drain hose For the same wash cycle settings Deep rinse uses up to 40 more water than Eco rinse but it will take less time to complete a full wash CONTROL PANEL The Different Models Each model has different features and a different control panel The diagrams on this page to page 5 show what you will find on the control panel of your washing machine and what the different touchpads knobs and lights are for Check the control panels for the one which matches your washing machine Models SWT5542 SWT6042 SWT7542 4 simpson Full High Medium o Low Very Hot Hot o Warm Cold 0o45 030 015 O No Soak o Extra O Deep o Eco O Fast of Rinse Spin e Drain Spin 9 e Cold Wash Bedding Fast Wash Water Level Soak Time Temperature 0 d Rinse Option i Handwash e Delicates Heavy Duty Woollens Select Program djust Progran El Program selector Knob See page 8 a A Water Level Touchpad See page 9 E Temperature Touchpad See page 10 E Soak Time Touchpad See page 10 aoa a H Rinse Option Touch
13. c help and a guide for when you should call for service 19 Warranty and Service Centres 20 SECTION A Knowing your washing machine CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Farm Houses By clients in serviced apartments holiday apartments and other residential type environments It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed PARTS OF THE WASHING MACHINE This booklet talks about different parts of your washing machine The main ones you need to know are shown on the diagrams below FRONT INSIDE Control Panel See Page 4 5 Outlet Hose Drain Hose See Wash Bowl Machine Lid installation instructions to fit amp position Fabric Softener Dispenser drain hose See Page 7 P a Ei Back Feet Frame Filter POWER Switch Some Models g Bleach Dispenser See Page 8 Lint Filter See Page 14 Water Inlet Hose Detergent Dispenser Drawer T3 Aoi RED fittings Hot Water Some Models See Page 7 E Agitator BLUE fittings Cold Water g Mains Cable SAVING WATER AND ENERGY This washing machine features water and energy saving options To save energy the wash time can be shortened for a load of less dirty clothes by selecting the appropriate wash program e g Fast Wash The washing machine is energy efficient and most water efficient when used with a full load of clothes and with Eco Rinse se
14. chine is spinning shown by the last digit of LED display being ON Do not try to force the lid open when it is locked ENABLING DISABLING END OF WASH BEEP To enable disable end of wash beep while the machine is in Pause mode touch k l m Beep ON and hold Start Pause touchpad for approximately 3 seconds You ll hear an acknowledgment beep and display will show b 0 n Beep ON Within 5 seconds touch Rinse touchpad to toggle between 6 0 n Beep ON and b OF Beep OFF Then wait 5 seconds for the machine to automatically go Beep OFF back to Pause mode or switch the machine OFF in order to save this setting in the memory 11 Additional features on your washing machine are described in this section SECTION C Features of your washing machine INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FEATURE The washing machine will give you information by using the control panel display and beeping function What your washing machine is doing Lights and beeps What this is telling you and what to do to continue Display will show E11 and FLASHING and you get 4 fast beeps every 1 minute Indicates the machine has gone out of balance during the spin cycle Open lid redistribute load and close lid Display will show Ld and FLASHING and you get 4 fast beeps every 1 minute Lid is in the open position Close lid Time remaining is shown then SP
15. ctrolux or its ASC If you reside outside of the service area you will bear the cost of a travel of an authorised representative b transportation and delivery of the Appliance to and from Electrolux or its ASC In all instances unless the Appliance is transported by Electrolux or an Electrolux authorised representative the Appliance is transported at the owner s cost and risk while in transit to and from Electrolux or its ASC Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty 10 nick 12 13 14 4 SIMPSON Quality kept simple You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship Electrolux is not liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is damaged by i accident ii misuse or abuse including failure to properly maintain or service iii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation viii failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance b the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c the Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d the Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than Electro
16. e is used rinse water is sprayed into the washbowl in pulses After each ome pulse the washbow will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes bo e Spin up Spin down Final long spin A t t t t t i Pulse spray of rinse water The machine will go through a series of maximum six pulse spray and short spin cycles in this manner depending on program selection followed by a final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the full wash program Compare this with deep rinse where much more water is used For deep rinse water enters the machine filling up to the wash water level selected The washer agitates and finally empties the rinse water through the drain hose Extra rinse this is special option for those people who suffer from allergies this extra rinse will provide two deep rinses to ensure all detergent residue has been removed e Eco Rinse and Fast Rinse cannot be selected with Woollens and Bedding program e We strongly recommend you use Eco rinse for your washes whenever you can There is considerable saving of water when Eco is used instead of Deep or Extra to rinse clothes e Eco rinse is not designed to be used with fabric softener Select Deep or Extra rinse if you are going to use fabric softener Deep rinse ensures the fabric softener is correctly dispensed and thoroughly removed from your clothes during rinsing 13 SECTION D Caring for your washing machine Your
17. e two programs When you select the Drain Spin program there will be a delay of at least 2 minute before the washing machine starts to spin This delay is a pump out Drain period to ensure the bowl is empty of water which is necessary before spin commences Even though you may have only put wet clothes into an empty bowl the delay before spin will still occur to be safe and to protect your washing machine YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE Default Setting p AER Water Level rogram elect this Program Rinse Temp k SwT5542 sw17542 swr8542 TemP Soak Option SWT6042 SWT9542 Off To reset a program and to switch off the E _ E E R 7 machine For normally soiled cotton load at rated a z 7 W No Soak Eee Ri Regular Wash bad capacity ul ul uto arm o Soal co Rinse For synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear Cold Wash coloured garments non shirnk shirts High High Full Cold No Soak Deep Rinse blouses Fast Wash For a very small load of mixed fabrics Medium Medium Medium Warm No Soak Deep Rinse Delicates For lingerie lace trimmed and High Fu Auto Cold No Soak Deep Rinse embroidered items Heavy Duty For a heavily soiled cotton wash load High Ful Auto Warm No Soak Deep Rinse Colours For colours item of mixed fabrics High High Full Cold No Soak Deep Rinse For woollen fabrics labelled Machine A A Woollens Washable ig
18. h High Full Cold No Soak Deep Rinse Hand h For articles of clothing whose label i ii Fii Warm 15Min pg EEL indicates that they must be hand washed ign gn u Deep Rinse Bedding For bedding fabrics labelled Machine High Fu Auto Hot No Soak Deep Rinse Washable Drain Spin For very wet clothes to remove the water Ful Ful Auto For items that you want to rinse and spin _ Rinse Spin eg clothes items you have hand washed High Ful Auto Cold Deep Rinse in a wash tub Heavy Duty has a built in Soak period of 6 minutes Drain amp Spin has a built in pump out period of approx 2 minutes prior to spin See Choose the wash program page 8 eee Add Rinse to Deep Rinse uses up to 40 more water than Eco to rinse clothes but Deep takes less time than Eco Your wash cycle will be longer using Eco rinse See pages 4 and 13 CHOOSE THE WATER LEVEL 1 Choose the water level by pressing Water Level touchpad a AF gt EFUN JAE Auto You can select ies Hanes e Full High Medium and Low For Non Water Saving models ae ae e Auto Full Medium and Low For Water Saving models ati ni Auto level the exact water level required to wash your clothes effectively is determined and set for you automatically ensuring no water is wasted O O 2 Use only the amount of water you need for the wash load Non Water Saving Water Saving 3 If you want to add more water after wash cycle has started p
19. le to it For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in New Zealand the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act the Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act To enquire about claiming under this warranty please follow these steps a carefully check the operating instructions user manual and the terms of this warranty b have the model and serial number of the Appliance available c have the proof of purchase e g an invoice available d telephone the numbers shown below You accept that if you make a warranty claim Electrolux and its ASC may exchange information in relation to you to enable Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty Important Notice Before calling for service please ensure that the steps listed in clause 3 above have been followed FOR SERVICE or to find the address of your nearest state service centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 49 For the cost of a local call Australia only SERVICE AUSTRALIA 2 Electrolux ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS www electrolux com au FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest state spare parts centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 50 For the cost of a local call Australia only FOR SERVICE or to find the address of your nearest authorised service centre in New Zealand FREE CALL 0800 10 66 10 New Zealand only SERVICE NEW ZEALAND
20. lected You should use Eco Rinse where available instead of Deep Rinse to reduce the amount of water used for rinsing clothes Your machine is most water efficient when Eco Rinse is used as the rinse option Each time you switch on your washing machine the machine will select most suitable rinse option for the selected program You can change rinse option if you wish See page 13 for more detail The difference between Deep rinse and Eco rinse is explained on the next page THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEEP RINSE AND ECO RINSE OPTIONS See page 13 for rinse option instructions Eco Rinse Option When Eco rinse is used rinse water is sprayed into the wash bowl in pulses After each pulse the wash bowl will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes Normally the machine will go through a series of six pulse sprays and short spin cycles in this manner ollowed by the final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the wash n some wash programs the series of pulses sprays and short spins may be less than six e g Fast Wash has only 3 eco sprays for both Eco rinse and Fast rinse By selecting Eco rinse instead of Deep rinse considerably less water will be used to remove detergent and dirty water from your clothes However the wash cycle will take longer to complete with Eco rinse As a guide Deep rinse uses approx 40 more water than Eco rinse Eco rinse is not available with the Woollens or Bedding w
21. lux an authorised repairer or ASC This warranty the contract to which it relates and the relationship between you and Electrolux are governed by the law applicable where the Appliance was purchased Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for commercial purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply To the extent permitted by law and subject to your non excludable statutory rights and warranties Electrolux excludes all warranties and liabilities other than as contained in this document including liability for any loss or damage whether direct or indirect arising from your purchase use or non use of the Appliance For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in Australia the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux that cannot be excluded under the ACL You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if the Appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to your other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the Appliances or services to which the warranty relates At all times during the Warranty Period Electrolux shall at its discretion determine whether repair replacement or refund will apply if an Appliance has a valid warranty claim applicab
22. maining stain GRASS GREEN VEGETABLES Sponge with methylated spirit Wash in warm suds Same as for Whites Check colourfastness before applying methylated spirit For acetate sponge with dry cleaning fluid ICE CREAM CREAM and MILK Rinse or soak in cold water and launder If ice cream contains fruit or chocolate treat stains as such Same as for whites Bleach if necessary IODINE Wash in hot suds Wash in warm suds IRON RUST Apply oxalic acid and place in sun Apply lemon juice and place in sun LIPSTICK Rub with ard and wash in hot suds Rub with lard and wash in warm suds Bleach if necessary Wash in hot suds Moisten with lemon Same as for whites but select water MILDEW juice and let dry in sun If stain persists temperature suitable to fabric bleach Old stains are hard to remove MUSTARD Wash in hot suds and bleach Same as for whites but use water temperature to suit fabric Sponge with acetone dry cleaning fluid Sponge with dry cleaning remover NAIL POLISH or nail polish remover Bleach to remove dye Scrape off fresh paint Soften dry paint Same as for whites PAINT h i with lard or oil then sponge with oil based Pi turpentine turps RED WINE Rub salt into the stain Pour boiling Same as for whites water through stain Bleach if necessary SCORCH Moisten and place in sunlight Usually a permanent stain Brush wools lightly with sandpaper 17
23. metal polishes caustic materials scourers or general household cleaners on or near top panel and lid control panel or other parts of your washing machine CLEANING STAINS IN THE WASH BOWL Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by metal objects such as bobby pins dressmaking pins and nails X salt IMPORTANT Check all pockets before loading clothes into your washing machine Don t leave wet clothing especially swimwear in the bowl for too long before you wash it How to clean the stainless steel wash bowl Wipe with a cleaning product which is marked suit able for stainless steel IMPORTANT Never use bleach cleaners or steel wool AVOIDING BUILD UP OF UNDISSOLVED DETERGENTS If you only wash with cold water undissolved detergent and body oils will build up in the washing machine This build up can cause spotting on your clothes To avoid this build up do not use too much fabric softener with cold water select a hot water wash at least once a month always dissolve the detergent in one litre of warm water What to do if there is spotting on your clothes Put 250 grams of Epsom Salts into the wash bowl Fill the washing machine with HOT water and agitate for one minute Leave the water in the washing machine for 3 hours Agitate for 5 minutes Pump the water out Rinse the washing machine twice with cold water OAanRWON FOR YOUR SAFETY This appliance is not intended for use by persons incl
24. nt of the dispenser drawer When using liquid detergent some may leak out of the dispenser into the wash load earlier than expected through small openings in the back of the dispenser The openings are to help flushing out of detergent clip flap down for liquid add d t rgent y 7 If you want to use fabric softener see Add fabric softener 8 Close the drawer by pushing it backwards into the top panel of the washing machine when you have finished adding detergent ADD FABRIC SOFTENER 1 Measure the correct amount of fabric softener by following the recommendations on the package 2 Mix softener with an equal amount of warm water but only mix enough to fill to the line marked inside the cup The softener cup holds 75ml 3 Pour the mixed softener into the cup in the top of the agitator Do not overfill the cup 4 Do not spill fabric softener on the clothes as it may stain them IMPORTANT If you are going to use fabric softener you must select the Deep Rinse option i e deselect the Eco Rinse option Also if softener is used frequently the machine must be flushed out regularly refer Page 15 NOTE You do not have to use fabric softener your washing machine will wash the clothes perfectly well without it ADDING BLEACH Bleaching of clothes can help to remove stains heavy soiling and to kill bacteria Oxygen type This is generally a powder type bleach Mix the required quantity with water and po
25. of 9 45 the wash Pa 30 To do this select the wash program you want to use then press the o 15 Soak Time touchpad 0 No Soak You have four soak times to choose from No Soak 15 min 30 min Soak Time and 45 min e e TO START THE WASH CYCLE PROGRAM A west ee Press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad Start Hold To Pause is used to Start Stop and Continue the wash If you have started your wash and you wish to stop it for some reason press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad and hold it for 1 2 seconds to enter Hold To Pause pause mode Start MACHINE IN PAUSE MODE Finished In Z You can tell when your washing machine is in pause mode Hrs m Mins The time remaining is shown then SP _ WASH CYCLE IN PROGRESS After selecting a program the duration is displayed in hours and minutes for example 2 05 Finished In The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the program has started the time remaining is updated every minute END OF PROGRAM Finished In When the program is completed the 3 zeros will flash Hrs Mins LID LOCK FEATURE For Models SWT8542 SWT9542 Finished In Lid lock is a safety feature in your washing machine to ensure the lid is not opened during a stage in the wash cycle when it would be hazardous for you Hrs Mins to do so The lid will be locked when your washing ma
26. pad a See page 13 O Start Hold To Pause Touchpad See page 11 Display See page 11 Models SWT8542 SWT9542 oft 4 simpson Rinse Spin e Regular Wash Auto VeryHot 45 Extra hs i Full Hot o 30 O Deep Drain Spin o e Cold Wash Medium Warm 015 Eco Low o cold O NoSoak Fast Fast Wash Water Level Temperature Soak Time Rinse Option Delicates k oe ate 0090 Select Frogram a anna aa Adjust Program Program selector Knob See page 8 H Rinse Option Touchpad See page 13 A Water Level Touchpad See page 9 O Start Hold To Pause Touchpad See page 11 EJ Temperature Touchpad See page 10 Display See page 11 EJ Soak Time Touchpad See page 10 ABOUT YOUR WASHING MACHINE Out of balance interruption The washing machine can stop during the spin stage of a wash because of an out of balance condition The display will show E17 and you will hear a short beep every second Out of balance during spin is caused by an uneven distribution of clothes in the wash bowl To rectify the out of balance condition open the lid and redistribute the clothes evenly in the space between the agitator and wall of the wash bowl Closing the lid will start the machine and continue the spin stage of the wash If you have frequent out of balance interruptions it may be due to your washing machine not standing firm and level on
27. r it is uneconomic for Electrolux at its discretion to repair an Appliance during the Warranty Period g Warranty Period means the Appliance is warranted against manufacturing defects in Australia for 24 months and in New Zealand for 24 months following the date of original purchase of the Appliance h you means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the Appliance for re sale and your has a corresponding meaning This warranty only applies to Appliances purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and used in normal domestic applications and is in addition to and does not exclude restrict or modify in any way any non excludable statutory warranties in Australia or New Zealand During the Warranty Period Electrolux or its ASC will at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily accessible for service without special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective Electrolux or its ASC may use remanufactured parts to repair your Appliance You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux This warranty does not apply to light globes batteries filters or similar perishable parts Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not covered by this warranty To the extent permitted by law you will bear the cost of transportation travel and delivery of the Appliance to and from Ele
28. ress and hold Models the Start Hold To Pause touchpad for 1 2 seconds to pause machine and press the Water Level touchpad to the new higher level that you want press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad again to continue your wash cycle The machine will add water up to the new level selected and continue the wash program If the water level you have is high and you wish to reduce this level for the following Deep Rinse cycle or for your next wash program press and hold the Start Hold To Pause touchpad for 1 2 seconds to pause machine then press the Water Level touchpad to the new lower level The washing machine will use this new lower level for next fill of water NOTE Flood diagnostic is explained on page 19 You should refer to this if you have water pouring onto the floorThe display will show 30 and you will hear rapid short beep continuously to remind you about this problem CHOOSE THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE a For each wash program your washing machine automatically selects a o Very Hot suitable fill water temperature sly 7QHot If you want to use a different wash water temperature press the o Warm Temperature touchpad repeatedly The water temp lights will tell you o Cold the temperature for each press of the touchpad You have four temperatures to choose from Very Hot Hot Warm and Cold Temperature The temperature of warm water will depend on the temperature and pressure of your hot and cold water supplies The
29. rs Your washing machine is now in STAND BY MODE and ready to wash your clothes If the settings shown on the control panel are what you want to use and the Program Selector is set to the correct wash program for your clothes load press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad to start your wash Select Program The table YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE shown on page 9 will help you in selecting the right program The Program Selector knob is not a timer Once you select a wash program the Program Selector knob will stay at that position for the whole wash cycle You can turn the Program Selector Knob to a new program position at any time If you do move the Program Selector Knob the effect will be different depending on the status of the machine at the time you do this as follows 1 When the machine is in pause mode moving the Knob to a new position will result in the machine resetting to the start of the new program For pause mode see Machine in pause mode page 11 2 When the machine is running moving the Knob to a new position will result in the machine continuing the wash and it will show Err on the display with 3 consecutive short beeps to remind you that this option is not allowed For machine running see Wash cycle in progress page 11 NOTE When you choose the Woollens and Bedding program the Deep Rinse option is automatically selected for you You will not be able to select and use Eco Rinse and Fast Rinse with thes
30. rt and colour from other fabrics which are lint producers Some example are listed below z EBs LINT COLLECTORS LINT PRODUCERS Corduroy Towels Synthetics Nappies Permanent press fabrics Chenille Candlewick Make sure that you wash lint collectors separately from lint producers Empty all pockets Close all hooks and zippers to avoid snagging clothes Wash bras pantyhose and other delicates in a mesh laundry bag which you can purchase from your supermarket PRE TREATMENT SPRAYS AND STAIN REMOVERS IMPORTANT Pre treatment sprays and stain removers can damage plastic components in your washing machine If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothing well away from your washing machine LOAD THE WASHING MACHINE When loading the clothes into your washing machine there are four things to remember 1 Clothes must be loaded evenly around the agitator For best results load small items first followed by large items Clothes must not be wrapped around the agitator 3 The washing machine must not be overloaded Clothes must be able to move during the washing cycle 4 The load should contain only three or four large items for example sheets The rest of the load should be small items A mixed load of large and small items will wash cleaner than a load of all large items ADD THE DETERGENT FOR NON DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER MODELS SWT5542 SWT6042 1 Measure the correct amount of
31. sprinkle with meat tenderiser MSG Let stand 15 to 20 minutes If stain still remains then sponge with diluted bleach Launder in hot water Same as for whites but select water temperature suitable to fabric Use oxygen bleach Scrape off excess place stain between clean white blotter or several layers Same as for whites use oxygen milk or cream rinse and dry If a stain remains sponge with dry cleaning fluid If stain remains bleach type bleach CAND EES of facial tissue Sponge with dry cleaning fluid If spot remains bleach Rub with ice to harden Scrape off Same as for whites CHEWING GUM excess with blunt knife Sponge with dry cleaning fluid Soak in warm water with pre soak Soak in warm water with pre soak CHOCOLATE product and wash in lukewarm or detergent solution Bleach remaining water Use solvent to remove any stain grease spots Rinse or soak in cold water Work Same method use oxygen type bleach COFFEE TEA detergent into stain Thoroughly COFFEE TEA black FRUIT JUICE WINE Pour boiling water through stain Bleach if necessary Soak or rinse in cold water or sponge with warm water and detergent Use oxygen type bleach FAT GREASE OIL Sponge with safe home dry cleaning fluid White Spirits Same as for whites FRUIT Sponge with warm water and wash Bleach remaining stain with oxygen bleach Pour boiling water through stain Bleach re
32. uding 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 X Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If this appliance is supplied from an extension cord or portable electrical outlet device the extension cord or portable electrical outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or entry of moisture IMPORTANT If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the Manufacturer Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard If you have a mains pressure hot water service and it has not been used for two or three weeks Before using the washing machine it is recommended that a hot water tap close to the washing machine be turned on and the water allowed to flow for a couple of minutes This will allow any gas pressure that has built up over the period of non use to be discharged For further details refer to your hot water service installation instruction and owners guide Section E Handy Washing Hints This section gives you some help in dealing with washing problems Chemicals referred to on this page and page 20 are available from your local supermarket hardware store or the chemist YELLOWING OR GREYING CLOTH
33. ur down the hole in the top panel during the fill when there is some water in the wash bowl Refer to the instructions on the bleach container Chlorine type This type of bleach should NOT be mixed with detergent Mix the bleach with water as per the instructions on the container e Turn Program Selector to a Regular Wash position Press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad to commence water fill Pour the bleach solution down the hole in the top panel during fill when there is some water in the wash bowl e Allow the machine to agitate for a few minutes then let it stand for the required time by pressing and holding the Start Hold To Pause touchpad for 1 2 seconds to pause machine Turn Program Selector to Drain amp Spin position and press the Start Hold To Pause touchpad to empty the wash bowl You can now wash the clothes load using detergent and your selected wash program NOTE Bleach should NOT be used on silk wool rayon or drip dry clothes CHOOSE THE WASH PROGRAM otf 1 Turn on the taps and turn power on at the power point Rinse Spin 7 A Pai Wash 2 Close the lid POWER Switch e Cold Wash 3 Press the POWER switch ON for models il Ds Drain Spin SWT8542 SWT9542 at the back of control panel Fast Wash above the rating label Bedding 4 Turn the Program Selector knob to choose the wash program you want Handwash 7 Delicates gS a sere Heavy Duty Colou
34. ur washing machine If you use pre treatment sprays or stain removers apply them to the clothes items in a well ventilated area away from your washing machine Avoid the use of hot water on stains as hot water will set stains Use light strokes and don t rub the stain remover into the fabric If you use a chlorine bleach follow the instructions on the bottle and dilute it before putting it on clothing Test coloured fabrics on an inside seam for colour fastness before using any stain removers or bleaches Test synthetic fabrics on an inside seam before using any chemicals or bleaches IMPORTANT Do not use dry cleaning fluids near your washing machine These fluids will damage your washing machine and may cause an explosion A GUIDE TO STAIN REMOVAL Treat stains as soon as possible The longer they are the harder they are to remove The following information may assist you in stain removal White cotton and Linens Washable Coloured Fabrics BALL POINT PEN INK Sponge with methylated spirit Bleach if necessary Same as for whites but omit bleach BLOOD MEAT JUICE EGG dry stain Cover area with meat tenderiser MSG Apply warm water to make a paste Wait 15 30 minutes Sponge with cool water or with diluted bleach Same as for whites but select water temperature suitable to fabric Use oxygen bleach BLOOD MEAT JUICE EGG fresh stain Rinse in cold water If stain remains
35. washing machine will give you long and trouble free service if you follow the instructions in this sections These instructions show you how to care for your washing machine WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR WASHING 1 Rotate Selector knob to Off position 2 Turn off power switch For Models SWT8542 SWT9542 3 Switch off the electricity at the power point 4 Turn off the water taps 5 Leave lid open for a while to allow moisture inside washing machine to evaporate CLEANING THE LINT FILTER Lint is a collection of threads and fluff which comes off your clothes during washing Your washing machine collects this lint in the lint filter It is important to clean out this lint filter preferably after each wash How to clean the lint filter 1 Remove the softener dispenser cup and filter column from the centre of the agitator 2 Unclip the filter bag from the column 3 Turn the bag inside out and remove the lint 4 Wash the filter bag and dispenser cup in hot water 5 Reassemble the filter to the column and place it back in the centre of the agitator SQUEEZE TABS TOGETHER AND SQUEEZE TABS PUSH OUT AND PUSH IN CLEANING YOUR WASHING MACHINE To clean the inside and outside of your washing machine you should 1 Wipe the surface with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water 2 Wipe dry with a soft cloth IMPORTANT Never use solvents aerosol cleaners spray pack cleaners glass cleaners

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