FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL LF 652 D 652 1200 900 700 500 NO SPIN SPIN SPEED PREWASH QUICK WASH EASY IRON RINSE HOLD SUPER RINSE DELAY START PAUSE PRE-WASH MINIPROGRAM 30 SPIN DRAIN SOFTENER RINSES DELICATE SPIN COLD 30 40 30 40 OFF 95 TIME SELECTING/ REMAINING COTTON MAIN WASH RINSES RINSE HOLDING DRAIN SPINNING CLEAN FILTER END 60 ECO 60 40 ECO 40 30 60 SYNTHETIC 40 ECO 40 30 COLD WOOL DELICATE OPTIONS START COLD 132 990 940 Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 Operating sequence Washing programs International wash code symbols 14-15 16-18 18 Maintenance After each wash Maintenance wash Door seal Cabinet Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out The dangers of freezing 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 Your new washing machine Detergent dispenser drawer Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives 7 7 8 8 8-11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12-13 13 Trouble-Shooting Guide Electrolux Warranty New Zealand Electrolux Warranty Australia 22-23 24 25 The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper. 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated below. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to future owners. Warnings The following warnings are provides in the interest of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · When unpacking the appliance, check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact the Service Centre. · All internal packaging must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if protective transit devices are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician. · Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber. · After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable. · If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor. · The appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS/NZS 3500.1.2. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply. · Place small items such as socks, belts etc in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent trapping between the drum and the tub. · Use only the recommended dosage of fabric softener. Excessive amounts could damage the garments. · Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. · Always check the water has drained before opening the door. If not, drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book. · Always unplug the appliance and turn the water tap off after use. General safety · Repairs to the machine must be carried out by a qualified technician. Repairs carried out by inexperience tradesmen, could cause serious danger. Contact your local Service Centre. · Never pull the power supply cable when removing the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug. · During high temperature wash programs the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it! 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. Follow the instructions in the instruction book. · Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause extensive damage. · Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the washing machine. Child safety · This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Young children should be supervised at all times, ensuring they do not play with the appliance. · Packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can cause suffocation, and can be dangerous to children. Keep them out of children's reach. · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. · When discarding the appliance, cut the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent young children from becoming trapped inside the machine while playing. 3 · Make sure children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a safety device. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means these materials can be recycled properly by disposing them in appropriate collection containers. are P1131 To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help keep Australia tidy! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend you follow these tips: · Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). · The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded. · With adequate pre treatment, lightly soiled stains can be removed, the laundry wash load can then be washed at a lower temperature. · Measure the detergent according to water hardness, the degree of soiling, and the quantity of laundry being washed. Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens 85 cm 60 cm 57 cm 6,5 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1200 rpm 220-240 V 50 Hz 2050 W 10 A Minimum Maximum 50 kPa 800 kPa MAXIMUM LOAD MAX. SPIN SPEED POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURE 4 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Use a spanner to unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. Slide out the two plastic pins, lay the machine on its back, do not squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. 5. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. 6. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction manual. P1128 P0002 Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure the air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check the machine does not touch the wall or cupboard units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place the cupboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. P1129 P0001 2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags. 3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag, removing it towards the right and then downwards. 1 2 3 P1051 Water inlet P1124 P1126 4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag, removing it towards the left and then upwards. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3/4" BSP thread. Use the hose supplied with the washing machine. DO NOT USE OLD HOSES. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. P1127 P1088 P0021 5 The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Important! Before connecting the machine to new pipework or pipework which has not been used for sometime, run a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have been collected in the pipes. The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in four ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. P1118 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 Centre. For correct operation of the machine, the drain hose must remain hooked to the correct support piece situated on the top of the back side of the appliance. Electrical connection Plug the washing machine into a properly earthed 3 pin power point. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. CAUTION ! If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set to an electrical porthole outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so it is not subjected to splashing or ingress of moisture. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. IMPORTANT! If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. P0022 In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the tap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of no less than 60 cm and no more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. Floor drain: the washing machine should be installed where a floor drain or hole is located (depending on plumbing regulations). A floor drain is required to drain away water which may overflow from the washing machine due to a hose leak or malfunction. 6 Your new washing machine The LF652D washing machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. · By selecting the temperature, spin speed and options offered on this washing machine, you truly get a customised wash result. · The DELAY START option allows you to delay starting the wash program to any time of the day, allowing you to make use of overnight economy electricity tariffs. · The program progress display shows the washing phase which is running. · The special WOOL program with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. · The automatic cooling of washing water from 95° to 60°c before draining will prevent old drain pipes from becoming deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics preventing creasing. · The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin. · The Eco valve allows total use of detergent and reduced water consumption, saving energy. 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet 1 2 652 1200 900 700 500 NO SPIN SPIN SPEED PREWASH QUICK WASH EASY IRON RINSE HOLD SUPER RINSE DELAY START PAUSE PRE-WASH MINIPROGRAM 30 SPIN DRAIN SOFTENER RINSES DELICATE SPIN COLD 30 40 30 40 OFF 95 TIME SELECTING/ REMAINING COTTON MAIN WASH RINSES RINSE HOLDING DRAIN SPINNING CLEAN FILTER END 60 ECO 60 40 ECO 40 30 60 SYNTHETIC 40 ECO 40 30 COLD WOOL DELICATE OPTIONS START COLD 3 4 5 Detergent dispen ...