User manual ELECTROLUX EWF14981W

132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 1 User Manual Washing Machine EWF 12981 W EWF 14981 W - EWF 16981 W 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 2 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 3 electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-ofMind. Good luck! 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 4 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information..............................5 Product description ...........................7 Control panel .....................................8 Use....................................................9 Washing hints ..................................22 International wash code symbol ......25 Washing programme ..................26-27 Programme information ...................28 Care and cleaning ...........................30 Something not working....................33 Techical data ...................................37 Consumption values ........................38 Installation .......................................39 Environment concerns .....................43 Guarantee conditions ......................44 Customer service centres ................45 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 5 safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it! Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. 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. Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations of quantities. Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. 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 Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. 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 the user manual. After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing 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 Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 6 6 safety information electrolux If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the "dangers of freezing"chapter. 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. Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible. Use This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. 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. 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. Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. Child safety This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. P1131 To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 7 electrolux product description 7 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The New Jet system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle 1 3 2 1 2 Time Options Ok Start/Pause Temp Spin Drain pump Adjustable feet 3 4 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Wash Fabric Softener Various programme charts in different languages are supplied with the appliance. One is on the front side of the detergent dispenser drawer and the others are attached into the user manual assy. The chart in the drawer can be easily be replaced: remove the chart from the drawer by pulling it towards the right and insert the chart with the language required. EN006 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 8 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 3 2 1 Time Temp Spin Options Ok Start/Pause 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Programme selector dial Display Temperature button Spin reduction button Options buttons Confirm button Start/Pause button Time manger buttons 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 9 use electrolux 9 Use First Use Daily Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. Setting the language When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector dial, you must set the language in which you want the indicators in the display to appear. When the appliance is switched on again all indicators in the display will appear in this language. Important! If the display is not showing any language, the appliance has already been switched on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press at the same time Temp. and Spin buttons for 6 seconds to activate the menu language. By pressing the «Options» buttons you can scroll all the available languages. Press the Ok button twice to confirm your choice. Setting the time After having chosen the language you must set the time prior to the first wash and when changing to and from daylight savings time. The clock setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it. With a short/single time pressure of the «Options» buttons, the time varies minute by minute. With a continue pressure of the same buttons, the time varies 10 minutes by 10 minutes. Press the Ok button to fix the current time. Customize your appliance This appliance is provided of a «settings» menu that allows you to modify the factory settings as you want. When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press the «Options» buttons to activate the Options menu. By pressing again the same buttons you can move through all the available options till when you locate the «Settings» menu. Press «Ok» to access in the menu. Use again «Up/Down» buttons to scroll all the settings and press «Ok» button to confirm your choice. Setting the sound volume The sound setting permits you to modify the volume of the sound emitter. By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can choose between different volume levels from 0 to 9 (0 = no sound; 9 = max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Setting the brightness The Brightness setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the display. By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decrease the brightness. You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Setting the contrast The Contrast setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the display. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 10 10 electrolux use By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can increase or decrease the contrast. You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.). Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Reset settings The Reset setting function allows you to re-apply the factory settings. Press Ok button to activate this function. Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Return to main menu This setting function allows you to return to the options menu. Locate the «Back» option by pressing the «Options» . Press Ok button to confirm your choice. Acoustic signals The machine is provided of an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: when the appliance is switched on by pressing the Start/Pause button at the end of the cycle in the event of operating problems If you want disable the acoustic signals, except for the event of operating problems, please refer to the previous chapter «setting the sound volume». Load the laundry Open the door by carefully 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. C0065 P0004 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the «prewash» or «stain» phase, pour it into the compartment marked . C0064 If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the "MAX" mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 11 use electrolux 11 Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. When the appliance is switched on, a frielndly jingle can be heard, at the same time the Electrolux logo appears on the display and, for few seconds, a short description of the selected programme is shown in last 2 rows of the display. After having selected the programme, the appliance will propose on the display the following information: 1 temperature 2 spin speed 3 selected option icons 4 soil degree (*) 5 washing programme duration 6 end of washing cycle 5 The selector dial is divided into following sections: 3 2 1 2:00 60 1 1600 2 3 4 20:33 6 Cottons Special : Synthetics , Delicates , Wool Handwash , Silk , , Miniprogramme Rinses , , Drain , Spin . Favourite programmes: 1, 2, 3. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. The START/PAUSE button light will start flashing. (*) Only with Normal, Synthetics and Delicates programmes. Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, on the display will appear the following message: «Please turn the programme selector dial in the last used position». The machine will not perform the new selected programme. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 12 12 electrolux use Display Note! The DISPLAY is used for setting a large number of functions and combine them with each other using only a few control elements (1 programme selector dial and 8 buttons). This simple control method is made easy thanks to the interactive display. Interactive means that the washing machine display changes to reflect each step you have entered. This ensures that only those settings that make sense are made. You are able to see the current settings at any time in the information panel and in the option row. The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme (A) and the extimated end of cycle (B) are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. 02:00 A Time Programme progress display After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the display of the the machine shows which phase of the programme wash is performing. On the display you can see the symbol of the selected type of fabric, the current phase, the duration of the wash programme and the end of cycle. When the machine performs the washing phase the display shows also some animated bubbles that simulate the moving of the water. 2:00 Filling Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause 1:37 Washing Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause 0:59 Rinsing Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause 60 Temp 1600 Spin Options 20:33 B Ok Start/Pause 0:40 Draining Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. 0:20 Spinning Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 13 use electrolux 13 Delay The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours max.) appears on the right side of the display close to the relevant icon that it is lighted-on. The delay time value decreases every minute. 1:29 23:00 Ok Time Delay Start Temp Spin Options Start/Pause If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled. Only the Start/Pause button pilot light is flashing to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off. By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance. Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button. Select the temperature Time Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press START» (please see paragraph "Something not working"). Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press START Temp Spin Options Ok Time 60 Temp Spin Options Ok Start/Pause Start/Pause End of programme When the programme has finished the messages «Door Unlocked» and «Finished» appear alternatively. The door icon remains lighted-on to inform that the wash cycle has finished and the door can be opened. 20:33 Door Unlocked Finished Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine. Maximum temperatures are 95°C for white cottons, 60°C for coloured cottons and synthetics, 40°C for delicates, wool and fabrics to be handwashed, 30°C for silk, while corresponds to cold wash. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 14 14 electrolux use Select the spin speed or No spin or Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option Time 1200 Temp Spin Options Ok Start/Pause To empty out the water: select the (Drain), (Spin) programme reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button depress Start/Pause button at the end of the programme, on the display is shown the (Door) icon and the «Door Unlocked» message. The door can be opened. Night Cycle : by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selectionned at night or in times with a more economical power rate. On cotton, synthetics, delicates and silk programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme, below the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished», while on the right of the display the end cycle and the current time appear. The Start/Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out the water, please read the previous option steps. Press the Spin button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine. Maximum speeds are: for Cotton: 1200 rpm for model EWF 12981 W; 1400 rpm for model EWF 14981 W; 1600 rpm for model EWF 16981 W; for Synthetics: 900 rpm; for Wool and Handwash: 1000 rpm for delicate fabrics, Silk and Miniprogramme: 700 rpm. No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses for cottons, synthetics, delicates and silk. Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished», while on the right of the display the end cycle and the current time appear. The buzzer sounds a short jingle, the Start/Pause light is off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 15 use electrolux 15 Select the options 2:00 Time Temp Start/Pause 60 Temp 1600 Spin Options 20:33 Ok Back Prewash Stain Spin Options Time On Ok Start/Pause Depending on the selected programme only certain options are available and shown during the selection phase. Note: Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The uncompatible option icons will disappear. The required options must be selected after having choosen the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. By pressing the «Options» buttons, you can activate the options menu. Using Up or Down button you can move through all the available options. The display will show, using all the visible area, the selected option in highlighted mode. The corresponding icon will appear on the right side of the display and just below it, a short message describes the status of the option (Off or On). Back Prewash Stain Temp Spin Options Once you have completed the selection of the options, press «Temp» or «Spin» buttons or simply wait 10 seconds to return the display in the default status. The selected icons will be shown on the display. 2:00 Time 60 Temp 1600 Spin Options 20:33 Ok Start/Pause Prewash: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed before the main wash (not available for Wool, Handwash, Silk and Miniprogramme). The Prewash ends with a short spin at 650 rpm in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the program for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. Easy Iron: selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses for cottons synthetics. This function can be used for cotton and synthetic fabrics. If this option is selected for cotton programmes, the spin speed automaticaly will reduce to 900 rpm. Time Off On Ok Start/Pause Press the Ok button to activate and confirm your choice, press it again to deactivate the selected option. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 16 16 electrolux use Extra Rinse: this option can be selected with all programmes except the Wool, Handwash, Silk programmes and Miniprogramme. The machine performs some additional rinses. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft. Stain: select this button if you wish to add to the washing of heavy soiled laundry a stain phase: at the temperature of 40°C the special detergent for stains is loaded from the compartment marked . This function is available in cotton, synthetic and delicate programmes with a temperature of 40° or higher. The washing time will be prolonged by few minutes. The «Prewash» and the «Stain» options cannot be selected together. Half Load: select this option to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing ONLY a smaller load of cottons or linens (maximum load size = 3,5 kg). The machine performs the rinses with less water. End Time (Delay Start): this option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing program by 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours. The delay you have selected is indicated on the display. The end time will increase in order to show you the selected delay. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press Start/Pause button to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry, close the door and press Start/Pause button again. You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the Start/Pause button. Selecting the delayed start. · By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate «End Time». · Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash). Settings End Time Child Lock Temp Spin Options 21:30 Ok Time Start/Pause 1 2 · By pressing Up or Down button you can increase or decrease the delay time. · Press Ok button to confirm your delay. · Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to return the display to the default status. Settings End Time Child Lock Temp Spin Options Time 23:00 Ok Start/Pause 1 2 · Press the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 17 use electrolux 17 Delay selected 1:29 23:00 Ok Time Delay Start Temp Spin Options Start/Pause This function remains enable also when the washing machine is not working. Setting Child Lock option: · press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu · by pressing the Up or Down locate the Child Lock option End Time Child Lock Save Favourite Temp Spin Options Time Programme End Time Cancelling the delayed start · Depress "Start/Pause" button to pause the appliance. · By pressing Up or Down button you can move through the options menu till you locate «End Time». · Press Ok button to activate this option (the visualized time starts to flash). · By pressing Down button you can decrease the «End Time» to the current time. · Press Ok button to confirm your choice. · Press «Temp.» or «Spin» button to return the display to the default status. · Depress "Start/Pause" button to start immediately the programme. The Delay Start cannot be selected with Drain programme. Child Lock: your appliance is provided of CHILD SAFETY LOCK, which permits you to leave the appliance not supervised with the door closed without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. Set this option before pressing the Start/Pause and after having selected the required programme wash. Off On Ok Start/Pause 1 2 · press the Ok button to enable this option. The corresponding icon changes your status from Off to On and the following message appears on the display: «Press and buttons for 5 seconds to unlock machine». Press and togheter for 5 seconds to unlock machine Temp Spin Options Ok Time Start/Pause · by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status. If you press any key after the programme has started with «child lock» enabled, the display shows the message «Machine is locked, use key combination to unlock it». At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simoultaneously and buttons for 5 seconds until the display will show the message «Machine unlocked» to select a new programme. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 18 18 electrolux use Favorite: Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewash and Extra Rinse). There are 3 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 3 position of the programme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in the same way as any other wash programme by means of the selector dial. Saving Favourite programme: · select the desired programme and required options · press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu · by pressing the Up or Down locate the «Save Favourite» option and depress OK button · by pressing or select the number of "Favourite" (1-2-3) in which you wish memorize your customized programme. Child Lock Save Favourite Back Temp Spin Options Ok To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning. Note If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display will show ther message «Favourite already used. Press OK to overwrite it. Press and to cancel». Depress then «OK» button to memorize the new programme. The Favourites programme cannot be erased, but you can only overwrite them with another preferred washing programmes (see Note). Wash Guide: this appliance is provided of a wash guide menu that you allow to select the most suitable temperature, spin speed and options to wash your laundry. In the Wash Guide menu you can also locate a Stain Guide, that contains important informations on how to remove the most rappresentative stains, and a Demo Mode ideal for shop floor demonstrations (not suitable for the customer). Selecting the Wash Guide: · press the «Options» buttons to activate the options menu · by pressing the Up or Down button you can locate the Wash Guide option · press the Ok button to enter into the Wash Guide menu Half Load Wash Guide Settings Temp Spin Options Ok Time Time Start/Pause · press the Ok button to save the selected programme. On the display appears the message «Saved» in highlighted mode. FAVOURITE 1 FAVOURITE 2 FAVOURITE 3 Temp Spin Options Ok Time Start/Pause Start/Pause · by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns the default status. 1 2 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 19 use electrolux 19 · by pressing the Up or Down button you can move through the following list: Temperature Guide, Spin Speed Guide, Option Guide, Stain Guide and Demo Mode · press the Ok button to enter into the selected help Guide and by pressing the Up or Down you can read all the explanations of the selected one. Back Temperature guide Spin Speed Guide Temp Spin Options Ok Time Select the "Time Manager" option 02:00 Time 60 Temp 1600 Spin Options 20:33 Ok Start/Pause Start/Pause 1 2 This function allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. By pressing the «Time» manager buttons «+/-» repeatedly, the duration of the washing cycle can be increased or decreased. The Time Manager option cannot be selected with Economy programme. The soil level icon visualized on the display will change to indicate which type of soil degree you have chosen. Soil Level Intensive Normal Daily 60 Degrees White/coloured cottons and synthetics. Temp Spin Options Ok Time Icon Type of fabric For heavy soiled items For normal soiled items For daily soiled items For slightly soiled items For very slightly soiled items For items used or worn for a short time Start/Pause · to consult the informations of another Guide you must return to the Wash Guide menu selecting the «Back» symbol and repeat the procedure starting from the 4th point. Back Light Quick Super Quick (*) Time Temp Spin Options Ok Start/Pause (*) Max. load for cotton: 3,5 kg. Max. load for synthetic and delicate: 2 kg. Note Once the programme has started the "Time Manager" option cannot be changed. · by pressing «Temp.» or «Spin» button the display returns to the default status. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 20 20 electrolux use The availability of these soil level icons change according to the type of fabric as shown in the chart. Fabric Cottons 90°C 60/50°C 40°C 30°C (cold) Synthetics 60/50°C 40°C 30°C (cold) Delicates 40°C 30°C (cold) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Soil Level is paused. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the "Start/Pause" button again. If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change only the options vizualised on the display by means of and buttons before the programme carries them out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the "Start/Pause" button. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to "O" and then to the new programme position, press the "Ok" button to cancel the previous washing programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Start the new programme by depressing the "Start/Pause" button again. Interrupting a programme Depress the "Start/Pause" button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to "O" and then in the new selected programme. Press the Ok button to cancel the programme which is running. Now press the Start/Pause button to start the new programme. Select the Start/Pause 02:00 Filling Temp Spin Options Time 20:33 Ok Start/Pause To start the selected programme, press the "Start/Pause" button; the green pilot light stops flashing. On the display will appear the icon, and alternatively the name and the running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the "Start/Pause" button: the green pilot light starts to flash and the icon and the current phase of the selected programme appears on the display to indicate that the appliance 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 21 use electrolux 21 Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the "Start/Pause" button. The corresponding message will appear on the display. If the "door" icon and the message «Door unlocked» will appear on the display, the door can be opened. If the "door" icon and the message «Door unlocked» will not appear on the display, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. In this case the door can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to "O". After about 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If the Rinse Hold" or Night Cycle options have been selected, the "Start/Pause" light goes off, the icon of the selected programme and the message «Finished» appear on the display and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To empty out the water please read the steps on the Night Cycle option paragraph. Turn the programme selector dial to "O" to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 22 22 electrolux washing hints columns and margins electrolux 22 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea 90° cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in 50°/60° linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear). for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and 30°-40° woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink». Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their "whiteness" in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies' briefs 100 g man's work shirt 600 g man's shirt 200 g man's pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men's underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 23 washing hints electrolux 23 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: · powder detergents for all types of fabric, · powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, · liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:05 Pagina 24 24 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled, · large amounts of foam form during washing. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T.H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 132978151 EN.qxd 04/12/2006 16:06 Pagina 25 International wash code symbol electrolux 25