147753410 EWF 14811
Time Manager
8Kg Perfect Wash System with Vapour Action
User Manual
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CONTENTS
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.
Safety information ..............................
Product description ............................
Control panel .....................................
Use ...................................................
Washing hints ....................................
International wash code symbols ........
Washing program................................
Care and cleaning ..............................
Troubleshooting.......... .......................
Technical data ...................................
Installation ..........................................
Environment concerns ........................
Warranty..............................................
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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
Installation
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in anyway.
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.
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.
During high temperature wash
program 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 the appliance.
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
overfill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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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.
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.
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
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.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate
the button anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out
of children’s reach.
Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
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
Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
before placing in the machine.
Use
Child safety
rotate the button
(without pressing it)
Vertical: Unblocked
Horizontal: Blocked
This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as:
Farm Houses.
By clients in serviced apartments,
holiday apartments and other
residential type environments.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Water Drain Hose
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Hose Holders
Back Feet
Water Inlet Hose
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7
Mains Cable
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Drain Hose Support
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Front Side View
Back Side View
Door Opening Handle
4
Control Panel
3
Worktop
2
Detergent Dispenser Drawer
1
Drain Pump
5
Front Feet
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2
6
12
5
1
3
4
8
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Compartment : this compartment is only used
for washing powder when a program has Prewash
or Stain.
Compartment : this compartment is used for
fabric conditioner and starching agent.
Compartment : this compartment is used for
washing powder on all programs.
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Detergent dispenser drawer
CONTROL PANEL
Program Selector Dial
Temperature Button
Spin Button
Option Button
Confirm Button
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2
1
Display
Start/Pause Button
Time Manager Button
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The detergent dispenser is divided into three
compartments. The table of Washing Program shows
which compartment to use.
Always add laundry detergents before switching the machine on and keep the dispenser
clean and dry, so that the detergent can be efficiently dispensed from the unit.
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USE
First use
Daily use
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 the
“prewash”
phase, pour it
into the
compartment
marked .
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Load the laundry
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
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.
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.
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Select the required program
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4 5
the
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After selecting a programme, the
duration of the washing programme (A)
and the estimated 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.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
After you have pressed the Start/Pause
button, the display of the machine shows
which phase of the wash programme it’s
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 also shows some
animated bubbles that simulate the
moving of water.
Duration of the selected
programme
Programme progress display
A
B
Filling
Spinning
Draining
Washing
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example “Cannot fill water. Please
check that the tab is open and then
press START” (please see paragraph
“Something not working”).
Alarm codes
Cannot fill water.
Please check that the tab is
open and then press START
corresponds to cold wash.
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When the programme has finished the
messages “Door Unlocked” and
“Finished” appear alternatively. The door
remains on to inform that the wash
cycle has finished and the door can be
opened.
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.
End of programme
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 temperature are :
90ºC for Cottons and Cottons Eco
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.
Select the temperature
Select the Spin speed or No
spin or Night cycle or
Rinse hold option
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired
programme and before depessing the
Start/Pause button.
Programme option button
Door Unlocked
Finished
60ºC for Synthetics
40ºC for Delicates, Wollens,
Handwash and Bedding.
30ºC for Silk and Quick
No spin option eliminates all the spin
phases and increase the number of
rinses for Cottons , Synthetics ,
Delicates Woollens ,
Hand Wash , Silk , Cottons Eco
and Quick .
The rinse water level will increase on
Cottons , Synthetics , Delicates
and Silk programmes.
for Delicates , Silk
Bedding : 700 rpm;
for Woollens , Handwash
: 1000 rpm;
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Maximum speeds are:
No Spin
Night Cycle
for Cottons , Cotton Eco ,
Spin and Rinse : 1400 rpm;
for Synthetics , Quick
: 900 rpm;
Rinse Hold
Select the options
By selecting this option the water of the
last rinse is not emptied out to prevent
the fabric 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.
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 selecting 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
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 quiet, and can
be selected at night or other appropriate
times.
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 programme, on the
display is shown the (door) icon
and the “Door Unlocked” message.
The door can be opened.
To empty out the water:
Select this option if you wish your laundry
to be pre-washed before the main wash
(NOT available for Woollens ,
Hand wash , Silk , Quick and
Bedding ).
The Prewash ends with a short spin at
650 rpm in programmes for Cotton
and Synthentic fabrics, whereas in
the programme for Delicate fabrics
the water in only drain.
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message describes the status of the
option (Off or On).
Press the Ok button to activate and
confirm your choice, press it again to
deactivate the selected option.
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.
Prewash
Easy Iron
Extra Rinse
Vapour
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 and synthetics .
This function can be used for Cottons ,
Synthetic and Cottons Eco .
If this option is selected for cotton
programme, the spin speed automatically
will reduce to 900 rpm.
this option can be selected with all
programmes except for Woollens ,
Hand Wash , Silk , Quick and
Bedding programmes. The machine
perform some additional rinses.
The option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Stain
Prewash
Back
Off On
Stain
Prewash
Back
Off On
Select this option to add approximately
15-40 minutes of tumbling in vapour
during the wash cycle. Vapour helps
open fabric fibers up to allow laundry
additives to release tough stains.
This function can be used for Cottons
Synthetics and Cottons Eco
with temperature over 40ºC
Vapour may not necessarily be visible
inside the drum during a vapour wash
cycle. Vapour is created below the
drum and allowed to naturally rise into
the clothes.
NOTE:
Vapour may not be present during the
entire vapour wash cycle.
Vapour function is more effective with
half load.
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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 programmes 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 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.
End Time (Delay Start)
By pressing Up button you can
increase the delay time.
Press Ok button to confirm your delay.
Press “Temp.” or “Spin” button to
return the display to the default status.
Press the Start/Pause button to start
the programmes will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Canceling 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 start to flash).
Child Lock
End Time
Settings
Child Lock
End Time
Settings
or
Child Lock
End Time
Settings
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2
At the end of the Vapour cycle the
clothes will be warmer, softer and
detached from the drum.
If Vapour option is selected, rinse
temperatures will be elevated.
If washer is paused during a vapour
wash cycle, the door will remain locked
due to higher temperature in drum.
DO NOT force the door open it will
unlock when the washing machine has
cooled.
During a vapour cycle you may notice
vapour exiting from the drain hose of
the washing machine - this is normal
and not cause for alarm.
The next time you wash the laundry,
before selecting a new programme, it
will be necessary to press
simultaneously and buttons for 5
seconds until the display will show the
message “Machine Unlocked”.
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Child Lock
Favourite
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 cancel completely the previous
selected delay.
By pressing Up or Down button
you can move through the options
menu till you located «End 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.
Your appliance is provided with 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.
This function remains enable also when
the washing machine is not working.
Setting Child Lock option:
press the “Options” buttons to
activate the options mune.
by pressing the Up or Down
locate the child Lock option.
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».
Save Favourite
Child Lock
OnOff
End Time
1
2
Press and togheter for
5 seconds to unlock machine
by pressiing «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».
Programme settings that are frequently
used can be saved (e.g. Cotton, 60°C,
1200 rpm, with Prewash and Extra Rinse).
There are 2 memory spaces available for
this purpose in the last 2 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.
by pressing the Up or Down
locate the “Saving Favourite” option
and depress Ok button
press the “Options” buttons to
activate the options menu
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Saving Favourite programme:
select the desired programme and
required options
by pressing or select the
number of “Favourite” (1-2) in which
you wish memorize your customized
programme.
Back
Save Favourite
Child Lock
or
press the Ok button to save the
selected programme. On the display
appears the message “Saved” in
highlighted mode.
by pressing “Temp.” or “Spin” button
the display returns the default status.
To change the memorized programme
setting repeat the procedure from the
beginning.
FAVOURITE 2
FAVOURITE 1
Note
If the memory space is already used by a
programme previously selected, the
display will show the 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 for 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 representative stains,
and a Demo Mode ideal for shop floor
demonstrations (not suitable for the
customer).
Selecting the Wash Guide:
press the “Options” button to
activate the options menu
press the Ok button to enter into the
Wash Guide menu
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
by pressing the Up or Down
button you can locate the wash Guide
option
Settings
Wash Guide
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2
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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.
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.
Spin Speed Guide
Temperature Guide
Back
1
2
White/coloured cottons and synthetics.
60 Degrees
by pressing “Temp.” or “Spin” button
the display returns to the default
status.
Back
This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed
by the washing machine.
The soil level icon visualized on the
display will change to indicate which
type of soil degree you have chosen.
By pressing the “Time” manager button
“
+/-” repeatedly, the duration of the
washing cycle can be increased or
decreased.
Select the “Time Manager”
option
Soil Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled
items
Normal For normal soiled
items
Daily For daily soiled items
Light For slightly soiled
items
Quick For very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick
1)
For items used or
worn for a short time
Refresh
1)
For refreshing items
only
Super Refresh
1)
For refreshing a very
few items only
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
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Once the programme has started, the
“Time Manager” option cannot be
changed.
Note
To start the selected programme, press
the “Start/Pause” button; the
corresponding 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 corresponding green pilot light
starts to flash and the icon of the selected
programme appears on the display to
indicate that the appliance 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.
Select the Start/Pause
Filling
It is possible to change any 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.
Altering an option or a running
programme
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
empty out.
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.
Interrupting 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.
Cancelling a programme
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First set the machine to pause by
pressing the “Start/Pause” button. The
corresponding message will appear on
the display.
If the door cannot be opened, 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.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
If you can not 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!).
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.
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.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasten-
ers, 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.
Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme charts.General rules:
Washing a maximum load makes the
most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the
load size.
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are
left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).
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WASHING HINTS
Sorting the laundry
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Maximum loads
90°C
50°C
60°C
Cold
30°C
40°C
for normally soiled, colourfast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in 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
woollens bearing the label
pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink.
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g.
teacloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...).
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Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
1200 gbathrobe
100 g
napkin
700 gquilt cover
500 g
sheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowels
100 gtea cloth
night dress
ladies’ briefs
man’s work shirt
man’s shirt
man’s pyjamas
blouse
men’s underpants
200 g
100 g
600 g
200 g
500 g
100 g
100 g
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.
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.
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.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Removing stains
Detergents and additives
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The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments
of the dispenser drawer before starting
the wash program.
If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a program without prewash
must be selected.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
before starting the program.
Any fabric softener or starching additives
must be poured into the compartment
marked before starting the wash
program.
Only low suds Front load washer
detergents should 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 program (60 °C
max) for all types of fabric, or special
for woollens only.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use
and do not exceed the MAX mark in
the detergent dispenser drawer.
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
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.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness.
Quantity of detergent to be
used
Use less detergent if:
you are washing a small load,
the laundry is lightly soiled,
large amounts of foam form during
washing
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INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to
treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Delicate wash
95 °C 60 °C
max 200 °C max 150 °C max 110 °C
40 °C 30 °C
Max.wash
temperature
Max.wash
temperature
Max.wash
temperature
Max.wash
temperature
Hand wash
wash
at all
Bleaching hcaelb ton oDretaw dloc ni hcaelB
Ironing Hot iron Warm iron Lukewarm iron Do not iron
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113
Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol
and R 113
Do not
dry clean
Drying Flat On the line
hanger
Tumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry
Do not
On clothes
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WASHING PROGRAMMES
4.5
Time Manager
Spin Reduction /
/
/ / / /
/ / /
Time Manager
Spin Reduction /
/
/ / / /
/ / /
Time Manager
Spin Reduction /
/
/ /
/ / /
Spin Reduction /
/ / /
Spin Reduction /
/ / /
Spin Reduction /
/ / /
from
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VAPOUR option is only available for wash temperatures over 40ºC. To gain
the full benefits of vapour feature, it is recommended a half load of each
fabrics is used.
-
Spin Reduction /
Spin Reduction /
//
Spin Reduction /
/
/ / / /
/ / /
Spin Reduction /
/
/
/ / /
Spin Reduction /
at
from
26 electrolux care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance
work.
The washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned
regularly.
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.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment should be
removed.
The water we use normally contains lime.
It is a good idea to periodically use a
water softening powder in the machine.
Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening
powder manufacturer's instructions. This
will help to prevent the formation of lime
deposits.
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.
With the use of low temperature washes
it is possible to get a build up of residues
inside the drum. We recommend that a
maintenance wash be performed on a
regular basis.
Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only, and
then dry thoroughly.
CARE AND CLEANING
Descaling
After each wash
Maintenance Wash
To run a maintenance wash:
External cleaning
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The drum should be empty of laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash
program.
Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.
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Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
The pump should be inspected if
Proceed as follows:
Cleaning the pump
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.
Cleaning the drawer recess
the machine does not empty and/or
spin
the machine makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such
as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump.
Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
Disconnect the appliance.
Open the pump door.
If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
Place a containfer close to the pump
to collect any spillage.
Pull out the emergency emptying
hose, place it in the container and
remove its cap.
When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
cover.
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It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.
If the machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, certain precautions should be
taken.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
Emergency emptying out
The dangers of freezing
If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.
Screw the pump cover fully in.
Close the pump door.
When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the
appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover,
ensure it is securely retightened so as to
stop leaks and young children being
able to remove it.
Warning !
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the inlet hose.
Place the end of the emergency
emptying hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor
and let water drain out.
Screw the water inlet hose back on
and reposition the emergency
emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
When you intend to start the machine
up again, make sure that the room
temperature is above 0°C.
If the water is not discharged, proceed
as follows to empty out the machine:
pull out the plug from the power
socket;
close the water tap;
if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
open the pump door;
clean the pump if necessary as
previously described;
replace the emergency emptying hose
in its seat after having plugged it;
screw the pump cover again and
close the door.
place a bowl on the floor and place
the end of the emergency emptying
hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
The water should drain by gravity
into the bowl. When the bowl is full,
put the cap back on the hose. Empty
the bowl. Repeat the procedure until
water stops flowing out;
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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technical data electrolux 33
TECHNICAL DATA
4.5
8.0
2.0
3.5
1.0
34 electrolux installation
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.
Using a
spanner
unscrew and
remove the
two rear
bottom
screws.
Slide out the
two plastic
pins.
Lay the machine on its back ensuring
that the hoses are not crushed.
Place one of
the polystyrene
angle packings
under the
machine.
Some models are provided with a
bottom cover that will be found inside
the washing
machine drum.
After ensuring
the polyethylene
bags have been
removed, follow
below
instruction:
Locate the bottom cover as
shown in position (A).
(1).
1.
2.
3.
3.
Then push the top end to lock to
the bottom of washing machine.
(2).
A
1
2
2
Cover all the
open holes with
the plugs which
you can find in
the bag
containing the
instruction
booklet.
Remove the polystyrene base, set the
machine upright and unscrew the
remaining
rear screw.
Slide out the
relevant pin.
4.
5.
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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.
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.
The end of the drain hose can be
positioned in three ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using
the plastic hose guide supplied with
the machine.
Water inlet
Water drainage
In this case, make
sure the end
cannot come
unhooked when
the machine is
emptying.
Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
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 cupboard units.
Carefully level by
screwing the
adjustable feet in
or out.
This could be done by tying it to the tap
with a piece of string or attaching it to
the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This
branch must be above the trap so that
the bend is at least 60 cm above the
ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height
of not less than 60 cm and not 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.
The drain hose must not be kinked. Run
it along the floor; only the part near the
drainage point must be raised.
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Electrical Connection
This machine is designed to operate
on a 220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz
supply.
“An incorrect power supply may
void your warranty.”
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required (2.0 kW), also taking into
account any other appliances in use.
The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the above
safety precaution. Should the appliance
power supply cable need to be
replaced, this should be carried out by
our Service Centre.
When the appliance is installed the
power supply cable must be easily
accessible. If this appliance is supplied
from a cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device, the cord
extension set or electrical portable
device must be positioned so that it is
not subject to splashing or ingress of
moisture.
Connect the machine to an earthed
socket.
Important!
For the correct functioning of the
machine the drain hose must remain
hooked on the proper support piece
situated on the top part of back side
of the appliance.
90 cm
60 cm
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
Old machine
Ecological hints
This means that they can be recycled by
disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.
Use authorised disposal sites for your
old appliance. Help to keep your country
tidy!
The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product.
To save water, energy and to help
protect the environment, we recommend
that 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, stains
and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.
Measure out detergent according to
the water hardness, the degree of
soiling and the quantity of laundry
being washed.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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NOTE
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