18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............41 WE’RE THINKING OF YOU Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
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If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing • machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit approved by ELECTROLUX (see more details in chapter "Accessories - Stacking kit").
ENGLISH 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation 2.2 Electrical connection The installation must comply WARNING! with relevant national Risk of fire and electric regulations. shock. • Remove all the packaging and the • The appliance must be earthed. transit bolts including rubber bush •...
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• You can extend the drain hose to heaters and heating elements, maximum 400 cm. Contact the...
ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Drain hose Detergent dispenser Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance The rating plate reports the model name (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles IPX4 and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0.8 MPa)
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ENGLISH 4. Remove the three transit bolts and The inlet hose pull out the plastic spacers. CAUTION! Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
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It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide. The end of the drain hose 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the must always be ventilated , guide to the water tap or to the wall.
6. CONTROL PANEL 6.1 Special features developed by ELECTROLUX to add a pleasant feeling of "just-washed" Your new washing machine meets all garment to the removing odours and modern requirements for an effective wrinkles action.
ENGLISH Child safety lock indicator. Delay start indicator. Door locked indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. Time Manager bars level indicator. Maximum laundry weight indicator. It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme.
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7.3 Temp. the programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing. When you select a washing programme, The display shows the indicator the appliance automatically proposes a The door stays locked. The drum default temperature.
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ENGLISH 7.7 Permanent Extra Aclar./ • pressing the On/Off button for a few seconds to activate or deactivate the Enx. appliance; • turning the selector knob to another With this option you can add a few rinses position. according to the selected washing programme.
When setting a steam programme, this button allows to chose three steam levels indicator and the programme duration is reduced accordingly: • : maximum. • : medium. • : minimum. ■ ■ ■ In some appliances the programme duration is ■...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range Lana/Lãs 1200 rpm 1,5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washable (1200 - wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» 400 rpm) care symbol 40 °C...
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• Items that are not suitable for tumble drying. • All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike. ELECTROLUX fragrance. If you use this special gentle fragrance, your laundry will scent as just washed: pour a single dose bottle in the compartment and simply start a steam programme.
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range Cachemira/ 1 kg Wool and cashmere. Short programme to re‐ fresh maximum 1 kg of machine and hand Caxemira washable woolen and cashmere garments without washing.
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin (Type of load and level of soiling) perature speed load Temperature Spin range speed range MixCare 69 1400 rpm 5 kg Cotton and mixed synthetic fabrics. Ideal to (1400 - wash your daily load in a short time, for a bet‐...
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ENGLISH Programme Aclarado/Enxag. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ FreshScent Cachemira/Caxe‐ ■ ■ mira ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Anti-Alergia Rápido 14 min. ■ ■ ■ ■ MixCare 69 min. ■...
Programme Universal Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Special versal coloureds woollens powder Rápido 14 ▲ ▲ min. MixCare 69 ▲ ▲ ▲ min. 1) At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended. ▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended 8.2 Woolmark Wool Care - Blue...
ENGLISH 10. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the electrical power is This removes all possible dirt from the available and the water tap is open. drum and the tub. 2. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked by 3.
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Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results. After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser.
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ENGLISH 11.8 The SensiCare System The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator load detection The programme duration in The drain pump can operate the display is referred to a shortly before the appliance medium/high load. fills water.
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If the SensiCare System has The SensiCare detection is completed and the water carried out with complete filling has already started, washing programmes only the new programme starts and if the programme without repeating the duration has not been SensiCare System.
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ENGLISH The programme or the delay start • The time area shows and the continues. display shows the door locked • The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent creases in the laundry. • The door stays locked. • You must drain the water to open the door: 1.
If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 12. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.1 The laundry load •...
ENGLISH powder detergents containing • Normally soiled laundry may be bleach for whites and laundry washed without prewash in order to sanitization, save detergent, water and time (the – liquid detergents, preferably for environment is protected too!). low temperature wash •...
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13.4 Descaling Indicative periodic cleaning schedule: Descaling Twice a year If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we Maintenance wash Once a month recommend that you use a Clean door seal Every two months water descaling product for washing machines.
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ENGLISH Clean it when needed, using ammonia picture and pull it out. cream cleanser agent without scratching the seal surface. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 13.7 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent unwanted deposits.
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13.9 Cleaning the drain pump Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.
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ENGLISH 180˚ WARNING! Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
13.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 45° 20° 13.11 Emergency drain 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out If the appliance cannot drain the water, of the hose.
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ENGLISH 14.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables). WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Inicio/Pausa button may flash continuously: Problem...
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does •...
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐ gent. The washing results • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before are not satisfactory. you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature. •...
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Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture. Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g. room temperature, water temperature and pressure, load size and type of laundry, supply voltage) and also if you change the default setting of a programme.
If you install the appliance on a plinth under the washing machine. that is not an accessory supplied by Verify the compatible ELECTROLUX, secure the appliance in stacking kit by checking the the fixing plates. depth of your appliances. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
17. QUICK GUIDE 17.1 Daily use Connect the mains plug to the mains 3. Set the desired options by means of socket. the corresponding touch buttons. 4. To start the programme, touch the Open the water tap. Inicio/Pausa button.
ENGLISH 17.3 Programmes Programmes Load Product description White and coloured cottons. Normally soiled gar‐ Eco 40-60 8 kg ments. 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Algod. 3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Sintéticos Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester 2 kg Delicados items.