Electrolux WM 1000 A User's Manual
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1. Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications 23 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You are advised to keep all the packaging for re use in case the machine is to be transported again Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt Lay the machine gently on its back making sure that the hoses are not squashed Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the machine Carefully slide out the right polythene bag 1 Repeat the operation for the left polythene bag 2 Remove the polystyrene base Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted Plug the open holes with the plugs which you can find at the back of the appliance 24 Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Your new machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in to your home s water supply and drain2. PREWASH Degree of soil and type of laundry For heavy soiled cotton items whites and coloureds Programme dial position A Description Prewash at 40 C Short spin at 650 rpm Possible options WHITES FAST COLOUREDS White cotton for example normally soiled work garments sheets household linen underwear towels Fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics shirts underwear towels Wash at 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60 C 3 rinses Long spin HEAVY SOIL QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE FULL RINSE HOLD HEAVY SOIL QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE FULL RINSE HOLD NON FAST COLOUREDS LONG SPIN This programme at 60 C with cold water filling is the reference programme for the Energy label according to Non fast coloured cotton or linen fabrics shirts blouses underwear Separate spin for cotton and linen items EEC Directive 92 75 Water filling 40 programmes cold water filling 50 60 programmes hot and cold filling 95 programme hot water filling Wash at 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Long spin QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE FULL RINSE HOLD The programme times are intended as a guide only The actual time will vary depending on incoming water temperature and pressure 14 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics mixed fabrics delicates and wool Degree of soil Programme PRIE Possible Max Progr Wash programme i is Descriptio
3. Roman Ridge Road WALES Sheffield S9 1GB CARDIFF Guardian Industrial Estate M28 Clydesmuir Road Tremorfa Cardiff CF2 2QS CLYWD Unit 6 7 Coed Parc NORTH WEST M14 Abergele Road Rhuddlan vn BIRKENHEAD 1 Kelvin Park M11 Dock Road LL18 5UG Birkenhead DYFED Maes Y Coen L41 1LT M77 High Mead CARLISLE Unit 7 James Street Llanybydder M10 Workshops Dyfed James Street SA40 9UL Carlisle HAVERFORDWEST Cromlech Lodge sumoni M75 Ameriston CA2 SAH Haverfordwest ISLE OF MAN South Quay Ind Estate SA62 5DS M64 Douglas OSWESTRY Plas Ffynnon Warehouse Isle of Man M17 Middleton Road LIVERPOOL Unit 1 Oswestry M15 Honeys Green Precinct SY11 2PP Honeys Green Lane Liverpool L12 9JH MANCHESTER Unit B Central Industrial M09 Estate St Marks Street Bolton BL3 6NR PRESTON Unit 250 M13 Dawson Place Walton Summit Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 8AL STOCKPORT Unit 20 Haigh Park M16 Haigh Avenue Stockport SK4 1QR 21 SSERVICE FORCE ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE SSERVICESFORCE To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone 0870 5 929 929 MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM M18 BOURNE M44 BRIDGNORTH M72 GLOUCESTER M23 HEREFORD M31 HIGHAM FERRERS M51 ILKESTON M43 LEICESTER M22 LINCOLN M40 NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME M12 NUNEATON M21 REDDITCH M20 TAMWORTH M19 WORCESTER M73 66 Birch Road East Wyrley Road Industrial Estate Witton Birmingh
4. The drainage system pipes are blocked The wash load is unbalanced redistribute the clothes inside the drum to allow the machine to spin There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used creates too much foam Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose s fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged The drainage system pipes are blocked Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and causes lime scale to form Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing The correct wash programme has not been selected Too much laundry has been placed in the drum The machine vibrates when spinning The internal packing has not been removed The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture The machine is not level The washing load is badly distributed in the drum Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum 18 Possible causes The door will not open m The programme is still running m The door lock has not yet released m There is water in the tub Spinning starts late or the machine The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the does not spin laundry is not evenly
5. connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point
6. liability should this safety measure not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate is located at the top of the rim of the open door The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1363A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live GREEN amp YELLOW The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 27 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath WARNING A A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Force Centre Permanent connection In the case of permanent
7. must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged 20 Exclusions This guarantee does not cover m Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom m Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements m Products of Electrolux manufacture which are NOT marketed by Electrolux European guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications m The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product m The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products m The guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user m Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area
8. operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines Please check your drum before use The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation m Keep all packaging well away for children m Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Use Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use Do not overload the appliance See relevant section in the instruction book Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed If in doubt consult the care label on the clothes Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil
9. 70 120 g Linen hand towel 100 150 g Towelling hand towel 150 250 g Towelling bath towel 700 1000 g Bath robe 1000 1500 g Man s shirt 200 300 g Apron 150 200 g Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with small ones Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric colour fastness and how dirty it is Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may unravel Before washing empty all pockets of small objects which may have been left inside coins keys screws etc as these could damage the drain pump m When washing curtains remove the hooks m Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons m It is essential to wash new coloured items separately when washing for the first time When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures together always select the lowest temperature White items should not be washed with coloured items Very small items handkerchiefs ribbons socks etc should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case 11 Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic washing machines m Use the correct quantities of detergent m For wool use gentle detergent only in small quantities Bleach is very corrosive it should be used with care and kept out of reach of children Some stains such as fruit wine grass rust etc are difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products which can be found in most household shops In some cases it m
10. Q Briar Hill 7 Hill Street Dunoon Argyll PA23 7AL 20 Cunningham Road Clyde Estate Rutherglen Glasgow G73 1PP Unit 3B Smithton Indust Est Smithton Invemess IV1 AJ Arran Domestics Unit 4 The Douglas Centre Brodick Isle of Arran KA27 8AJ J Zerfah 244 Bruernish Isle of Barra Western Islands HS9 5QY Walker Engineering Glenmhor Upper Serpentine Road Rothesay Isle of Bute PA20 9EH ND Macleod 16 James Street Stornoway Isle of Lewis PA87 2QW 2 8 Wood Market Kelso Borders TD5 7AX Corsie Domestics 7 King Street Kirkwall Orkney KW15 Hydro Electric Inveralmond House Ruthervenfield Road Perth PH1 3AQ Graham Begg Unit 4 Airport Industrial Estate Wick KW1 4QS SHETLAND Tait Electronic Systems Ltd Holmsgarth Road Lerwick N O RTH EAST Shetland ZE1 OPW OWN SALES SHETLAND Bolts Shetland Ltd ane cae bad 26 North Road Dukeeway Lerwick Team Valley OWN SALES Shetland ZE1 OPE Gateshead WHALSAY Leask Electrical NE11 OBH Harisdale GRIMSBY 15 Hainton Avenue Symbister Whalsay M42 Grimsby OWN SALES Shetland ZE2 9AA South Humberside DN32 9AS HULL Unit 1 M41 Boulevard Industrial Estate Hull NORTHERN IRELAND HU3 4AY LEEDS 64 66 Cross Gates Road BELFAST Owenmore House M37 moe M27 Kilwee Business Park Upper Dunmury Lane NEWTON AYCLIFFE Unit 16 Belfast M45 Gumey Way BT 17 OHD Aycliffe Ind Estate Newton Aycliffe DL5 6UJ SHEFFIELD Pennine House M38 Roman Ridge Ind
11. QUICK SUPER FULL Be SHOWER soil WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD JO o PROGRAMMES I e e USE Pod ON OFF B e e 4 Full Rinse Hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton synthetic or delicate wash cycles This prevents any creasing which may occur if the clothes are left damp in the drum When it is convenient for you to empty the machine simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin or turn the dial to the drain programme Y gt If this button is not activated the washing programmes will end with a spin 5 On Off button b By depressing this button the machine starts operating When depressed again the machine stops 6 Mains on light This light illuminates when the machine starts working and goes out when the ON OFF button is released 7 Programme selector dial Turn the dial clockwise to select the required wash programme The blue dots on the dial denote the programme stop positions Before setting the dial to any position the machine must be switched off by depressing the ON OFF button again Before the first wash we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine WASHING 4 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95 C Suppose you have 4 5 kg of normally dirty laun
12. RINSE HOLD button if required HEAVY QUICK SUPER FU l LL WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD 2800 5 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the programme F 6 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that m the appliance is plugged in m the water supply taps are turned on m the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned m the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed Depress the ON OFF button er the mains on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating 7 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically If you have depressed the FULL RINSE HOLD button the machine will stop with the water left in the drum to prevent the fabric from creasing To drain the water and spin release the same button To drain only select programme f7 The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme Switch the machine off by depressing the ON OFF button Bo again The mains on light goes out When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps 10 i Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide 1000g 1 kg Sheet 700 1000 g Pillow case 100 200 g Tablecloth 400 500 g Serviette 50 100 g Tea towel
13. SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Cotton Linen or Viscose Normal Maximum without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60 C Nylon Polyester Cotton Viscose Reduced Medium with Special Finishes Normal Maximum Cotton Linen or Viscose Colourfast at 40 C but not 60 C Reduced Medium Acrylics Acetate Triacetate Wool mixes Polyester wool blends OO Much Reduced Minimum Wool wool mixtures Silks e E 4 g BLEACHING Cotton Linen Viscose Z z 4 Hot iron Warm iron Polyester mixtures Wool Cool iron Acrylic Nylon Polyester DRY CLEANING P May be dry cleaned Other letters and or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner TUMBLE DRYING May be tumble dried A fN with high heat setting with low heat setting f A cross through any symbol means DO NOT Important Notes fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the For best results always use the dispenser drawer for machine prematurely dispensing detergents and liquid additives When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme Once the dispenser has been filled close it by pushing it place the detergent into the correct compartment in the in gently This is particularly important if you are using dispenser drawer after the prewash has finished 13 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Wash programme EXTRA
14. WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET a Electrolux Important Safety 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 get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way 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 Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely Child Safety This appliance is designed to be
15. age system However if this is not possible it may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain hose discharging into a sink The appliance has two inlet hoses hot and cold with female 3 4 BSP thread connectors If this connection is not compatible with the plumbing of the existing installation a variety of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing Any alteration to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person or qualified plumber Installation on a Suspended Floor Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To help prevent vibration we recommend you place a waterproof wood panel at least 15 mm thick under the appliance secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable Water inlet The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded blue for cold and red for hot Before connecting the hoses be sure to fit the mesh filters A supplied as per diagram hi Roy If only a cold water supply is available connect the two hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a Y connection piece Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to a mixer tap a single outlet water hea
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17. ay help to soak the stain before washing with a special pre soak product or biological detergent Only wool marked Pure New Wool washable preshrunk can be washed in the machine using the wool programme other types of wool should be washed by hand or dry cleaned If you have used the machine to wash rinse or spin only non colour fast garments there may be dye left in the sump To ensure any subsequent wash is not contaminated with the dye select and carry out a rinse and spin programme without any garments to ensure that any dye is removed from the sump Once you have finished using the machine you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps Which detergent 2 To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes whether for whites colours or delicates WHITES We recommend the Ariel product range which is biological and designed to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal even at low temperatures NON BIOLOGICAL If you prefer to use a non biological detergent which does not contain enzymes we CONS Se Hil T m gaina recommend Fairy Fairy provides good cleaning and s
18. distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme The machine makes an unusual m The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance If after the above checks there is still a fault call your C ustomer Care local Electrolux Service Force Centre For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux Service amp Spa re Parts products please contact our Customer Care Department If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare by letter or telephone as follows parts contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning Customer Care Department 0870 5 929929 Electrolux Your telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre 55 57 High Street covering your post code area Slough The addresses ar
19. dry to wash It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment LIL If you wish to carry out the extra prewash pour detergent into the compartment marked LU Operating Sequence 3 Measure out the fabric softener If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked amp the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently 4 Select the required option s Depress HEAVY SOIL and or QUICK WASH and or SUPER RINSE and or FULL RINSE HOLD button if required HEAVY QUICK SUPER FULL l WASH RINSE RINSE HOLD Q000 5 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the programme B 6 Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that m the appliance is plugged in m the water supply taps are turned on m the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed Depress the ON OFF button Bd the mains on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating 7 At the end of the programme The machine
20. e from the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full hook the hose back up and empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out Unscrew and remove the filter Clean carefully under a fast running tap AN Warni ng When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter Never remove the filter during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the filter ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it The water inlet filters If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filters may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to time Turn off the water taps Unscrew the water inlet hoses Remove and clean the filters using a hard bristle brush Replace the filters and tighten up the inlet hoses 17 The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C certain precautions should be taken m Turn off the water taps m Unscrew the inlet hoses m Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl Run the draining programme ky m Disconnect the appliance Screw the inlet hoses and
21. e detailed in this instruction book on Berkshire the pages headed Electrolux Service Force Centres and SL1 1DZ can also be found in your local telephone directory Tel 08705 950950 under E When you call the Service Force Centre please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance This information can be found on the rating plate see picture or on the guarantee card In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls 19 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that m The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate m The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions m The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee
22. from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe see diagram Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water 5 Max 90 cm 35 4 W Min 60 23 6 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18mm If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked Use the plastic U Piece supplied Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes Levelling Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut but the machine MUST be level Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Some vibration is inevitable especially if mounted on a wooden floor Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration For advice consult a builder If possible always place the machine on a sol
23. id floor Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise vibration or displacement The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine A Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown 26 In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution If you require any further advice please contact your local authority drainage department SHOWER SINK TOILET WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER jee 1 1 1 RAINWATER RUN OFF 1 I 1 FOUL DRAIN I 1 I 2 SURFACE WATER DRAINS amp SEWERS FOUL SEWERS Le di SEWAGE UNTREATED TREATMENT DISCHARGE I Y TREATED DISCHARGE RIVER Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any
24. low case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large commercial machines because of their bulk please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts Contents For the User Maintenance and Cleaning Descaling Important Safety Information 2 After each wash Your New Washing Machine a eee i Cleaning the dispenser drawer Description of the Appliance 5 Cleaning the drawer recess Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Cleaning the filter The Control Panel 6 The dangers of freezing Operating sequence 7 10 Something Not Working Washing 4 5 kg of withe cotton at 95 C 7 Service and Spare Parts lager Guarantee Conditions Measure out the detergent 7 Measure out the fabric softener 7 Electrolux Service Centres Select the required option 7 Select the required programme 8 For the Installer Start the machine 8 At the end of the p
25. m The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically 1 e a normal household m The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 344 62 22 22 Germany Nurnberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219 898 ELLE ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE SSERVICESFORCE To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone 0870 5 929929 CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY JERSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale Guernsey Channel Islands Jersey Electricity Company PO Box 45 Queens Road St Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE4 8NY ABERDEEN MO5 AUCHTERMUCHY M03 BLANTYRE M07 DUMFRIES INVERNESS MO6 ISLE OF ARRAN OWN SALES ISLE OF BARRA OWN SALES ISLE OF BUTE M66 ISLE OF LEWIS M69 KELSO MO8 ORKNEY M65 PERTH PERTH OWN SALES SCOTLAND 54 Claremont Street Aberdeen AB10 6RA 33A Burnside Auchtermuchy Fife KY14 7AJ Unit 5 Block 2 Auchenraith Ind Estate Rosendale Way Blantyre G72 ONJ 93 Irish Street Dumfries Scotland DG1 2P
26. n time and type of laundry dial position options load ins Prewash EXTRA Heavy soiled synthetics at 40 C PREWASE mixed fabrics not A So a 2 kg 15 wool 650 rpm sere arc Wash at 50 C er 50 a ol eu F 3 rinses QUES 2k 70 FABRICS res FULL RINSE 7 non shrink shirts Short spin HOLD blouses Separate rinse cycle for 3 rinses FULL RINSE RINSES hand washed synthetics G Short Spin HOLD 2 kg 25 or mixed fabrics This programme can be SOFTENERS used for softening hand race De 2 kg 12 Short spin HOLD washed garments Specially tested programme for wool o garments bearing the wash aa FULL RINSE 3 rinses I kg 60 e new wool non Shon soi HOLD shrink machine P washable label Wash at 40 C DELICATES Delicate fabrics for T FULL RINSE 2 ke 48 example curtains HOLD Short spin Separate rinse cycle for 3 rinses FULL RINSE RINSES hand washed wool or K l 2 kg 20 Short spin HOLD delicate items Separate spin for neo SHORT SPIN RER O water and short 2 kg 5 synthetics and delicates pin For emptying out the last rinse water in Draining of oa programmes with the bye water i Full Rinse Hold option 15 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning 1s carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Descaling The water we use normally contains lime It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine Do this separa
27. or dial 7 Door opening handle 8 Filter 9 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer LL Prewash LL Main wash 88 Fabric softener The Control Panel XK Electrolux Remier COTTONS LINENS ARS WOOL DELICATES eee Wool H Delicates J i Rinses z eee Short spin U X Drain IMPORTANT PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE SYNTHETICS MIXED F a ans Ovnu 1G 1 Heavy soil button By pressing the heavy soil button the machine will take in cold water only on programmes with a water temperature of 50 60 95 C programmes B C and F These would normally be hot or hot and cold The water is then gradually heated to the required temperature The effect is to improve the overall wash performance particularly on biological stains such as egg blood and grass stains and heavily soiled fabrics since the longer cool soak phase as the water heats up provides the right conditions for the powder and the water temperature to interact and achieve the best possible results 2 Quick wash button By depressing this button on programmes B C D and F the wash time is reduced This is suitable only for garments which are lightly soiled 3 Super Rinse button By depressing this button on programmes for cottons and linens the machine will perform the rinses with high water level This is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft HEAVY
28. reposition the drain hose m When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Force Centre please carry out the checks listed below IMPORTANT if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee The machine does not start The door has not been closed The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no current at the socket The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not correctly positioned The ON OFF button has not been depressed The machine does not fill Ensure the water taps are open The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked The door has not been closed The machine fills then empties The end of the drain hose is too low immediately The end of the drain hose is submerged in water There is no vent in the end of the drain hose The machine does not empty and or The drain hose may be squashed or kinked does not spin The FULL RINSE HOLD option has been selected The drain filter may be blocked The drain hose extension is not correct Follow the instructions for connecting to the waste
29. rogramme 8 Installation Instructions Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50 C 9 a ae A Technical Specifications Measure out the detergent 9 Unpacking Measure out the fabric softener 9 Positioning Select the required option 9 Water inlet Select the required programme 10 Water drainage Start the machine 10 Levelling At the end of the programme 10 Special conditions Washing Hints ic 2 Which detergent 12 And in which form 12 Wash Care Symbols 13 Washing Programmes 14 15 Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions Safety instructions G Hints and tips Environmental information 21 22 i Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60 C before draining with the 95 C programme This reduces thermal shock to fabrics helping to prevent creasing The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these hints The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Adjust the quanti
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31. stops automatically If you have depressed the FULL RINSE HOLD button the machine will stop with the water left in the drum to prevent the fabric from creasing To drain the water and spin release the same button To drain only select programme The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 2 minutes after the end of the programme Switch the machine off by depressing the ON OFF button Bo again The mains on light goes out When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 C Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature 1 Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour it into the main wash compartment LI If you wish to carry out the extra prewash pour detergent into the compartment marked LU 3 Measure out the fabric softener If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked amp the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently 4 Select the required option s Depress HEAVY SOIL and or QUICK WASH and or FULL
32. t Ryde Business Park Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 1DB Unit 2 Zealley Industrial Estate Kingsteignton Newton Abbot S Devon TQ12 3TD 16 Faraday Mill Cattledown Plymouth PL4 OST Unit 7D Pool Industrial Estate Wilson Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 3QW Installation Instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person Technical Specifications DIMENSIONS 85 cm 33 57 60 cm 23 6 58 cm 22 7 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2550 W 13A Minimum hot 0 35 bar 3 5 N cm WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0 48 bar 4 8 N cm Maximum 7 6 bar 76 N cm MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton linen 4 5 kg 10 Ibs Synthetics 2 kg 4 5 Ibs Delicate fabrics 2 kg 4 5 Ibs Wool 1 kg 2 2 lbs MAXIMUM SPIN SPEED Cotton linen 1000 rpm WM 1000 A 1200 rpm WM 1200 A Synthetics delicates 650 rpm Wool 1000 rpm CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING 1 03 kWh 4 5 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON 59 litres ITEMS AT 60 C PROGR C WITH COLD 120 mins WATER FILLING C This appliance complies with the following E E C
33. tain removal COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks woollens and coloureds 12 And in which form Not only are there different types of detergent but they are also available in different forms Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol LII start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS Compact detergents or concen
34. tely from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufacturer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser drawer From time to time the washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer use a small brush to clean the recess ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter 1s important for the correct functioning of the machine and should therefore be cleaned after every washing programme Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage If the filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the water manually from the machine at this stage To do this unhook the drain hos
35. ter or a booster pump A minimum water pressure of 0 48 bar is required for safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system There should be a minimum distance of 5 02m 16 5 ft between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply providing there is a minimun height of 2 74 metres 9 ft between the bottom of the cold water storage tank and the bottom of the hot water cylinder Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts After positioning the inlet hoses be sure to tighten the ring nuts again to prevent leaks Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s water supply and drainage system The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm see diagram thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe 38 mm 1 diameter standpipe Min 30 cm 12 25 When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm 35 4 and no less than 60cm 23 6 above floor level The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of 30cm 12
36. trates as they are also known are available in liquid or powder form and generally require a smaller dosage Follow the manufacturer s instructions to ensure the most economical usage Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer please ensure the dosing device ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme FABRIC CONDITIONERS These are ideal for improving softness and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier They are available in two types For example Lenor liquid fabric softener for use in the washing machine washer dryer The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol amp Follow the manufacturer s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned using a safety pin to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine WASHING
37. ty of detergent according to the hardness of your water supply the amount of laundry and the degree of soiling m Select the quick option for lightly soiled laundry m A programme without prewash is sufficient for normally soiled laundry Important Your machine is fitted with a balance control device which ensures the machine is stable during the spin If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle because it is not evenly distributed in the drum the balance control device may have operated It will therefore be necessary to redistribute the wash load manually and select a spin programme For more detailed information see the section headed Something Not Working W Inthe interest of the environment m Materials marked with the symbol he are recyclable m Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re cycling this appliance m When the appliance is to be scrapped cut off the power supply cable and make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside m Help to keep your country tidy use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance How do we help to protect the environment We use recycled paper Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Option buttons 4 ON OFF button 5 Mains on light 6 Programme select
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