User Manual Electrolux EWW7524ADWA 7.5kg/4.5kg Washer Dryer Combo

• User Manual - (English)

• EWW7524ADWA - Electrolux - Specifications Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• CONTROL PANEL
• BEFORE FIRST USE
• DAILY USE - WASHING (Only)
• DAILY USE - DRYING (Only)
• DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING (Non-Stop Program)
• WASHING HINTS
• DRYING HINTS
• INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Parts

Detergent/Softener Dispenser (For more informations, see page 18, 28)

Door (when open) (for more informations, see page 18)

Drain Pump Filter (when open)

Level Adjustment Feet

Transit Bolt (when remove)

Accessories

Plastic Caps

To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts.

Plastic Hose Guide

To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink.

Spanner

To remove the transit bolts. To adjust levelling legs.

CONTROL PANEL

Control Panel Description

Display

Program Chart

1) Energy Saver program with 40degC and 1200rpm is recommended for a full load of normally soiled cottons, and is the Water and Energy rating label program.

Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as “hand wash” provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1769 The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

Program Options Compatibility

1) Vapour option can be combined with temperature 40°C to 90°C only.

2) Do not select a spin speed LOWER than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy. In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying.

3) This program can select only “Cupboard Dry” option

Options

Wash/Dry Mode Touchpad

This touchpad is used to select Program Mode of your machine. Program mode available are :

• Wash Only Mode (default)
• Wash + Dry Mode
• Dry Only Mode

Temperature Touchpad

Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase or decrease the wash temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the Wahser-Dryer.

Spin Selection Touchpad

Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase or decrease the spin speed or select Rinse Hold, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the Wahser-Dryer.

• No Spin ( )

No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increase the number of rinses.

• Rinse Hold ( )

By selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out and the drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The door is still locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

Vapour ( ) Touchpad

Select this option to add approximately 30 minutes of tumbling in vapour during the wash cycle. Vapour helps open fabric fibers up to allow laundry additives to release tough stains. The indicator of this option will be on.

• 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.
• Vapour may not be present during the entire vapour wash cycle.
• Vapour function is more effective with half load.
• At the end of the Vapour cycle, the clothes will be warmer, softer and detached from the drum.

NOTE

If Vapour option is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated.

During a vapour cycle, you may notice vapour exiting from the drain hose of the Wahser-Dryer, this is normal and there is no cause for alarm.

Prewash Touchpad

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be pre-washed before the main wash. Use this option for heavy soil. The indicator of this option will be on.

When you set this function, put the detergent into the “ ” compartment. This function increases the program duration.

Delay Start Touchpad

This option makes it possible to delay the start of the program by 30 min, 60 min or 90 min and then by every hour from 2 to 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 program and before you press the Start/Pause button. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time, press Start/Pause touchpad to put the machine in pause mode. Add laundry, close the door and press Start/Pause touchpad again.

You can cancel the delay time at any moment, by pressing “Delay Start” touchpad repeatedly till the display shows delay time “ 0 ”, then press the Start/Pause touchpad.

Time Dry ( () Touchpad

If you wish to carry out a timed drying program, keep pressing this touchpad until the desired time is reached.

NOTE

• Maximum allowable timed drying changes based on wash program selected.
• The final time value is the total duration of the washing + detachment + drying cycles.
• At the end of the program the appliance performs the anti-crease phase for approximately 10 minutes. During this time, the display will show time remaining “ ” and door is locked “”.

If you wish to open the door during the anti-crease phase or interrupt it, press Start/Pause touchpad.

Dry Time Option Guidelines:

Dryness Level Touchpad

Press this touchpad to set dryness level using auto sensing feature. The display will show the selected option.

• Extra dry
• Cupboard dry
• Iron dry

Dryness Option Guidelines:

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to :

• the final spin speed;
• dryness level (Extra Dry or Cupboard Dry or Iron Dry);
• the type of laundry;
• the size of load.

Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the program, set another short drying cycle.

• The final part of a washer- dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle). This ensures the laundry will be left at a low temperature.
• WARNING!

To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.

Settings

Save Favourite ( ) Program

Program settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. Cotton, 60°C, 1200 rpm, with Prewash and Vapour).

To program/re-program Favourite with your own selections and save them, proceed as follows:

1. Put machine in Stand-By mode.
2. Select your desired wash settings.
3. To save favourite program, press and hold “Vapour ( )” touchpad about seconds and you will hear “Bip, Bip” sound and “ ” is flashing on the display.

To recall the favourite wash program, turn selector knob to “Favourite ” program. You will get acknowledgement on the display when the Favourite program is loaded.

Child Safety Lock ( ) Option

Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK which permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised with the door closed without having to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.

Set this option after pressing the Start/Pause touchpad.

To set “Child Lock” option:

To activate the function, press and hold “Prewash” and “Delay Start” touchpads about 3 seconds until the display shows the icon “ ”.

If you press any touchpad while Child Lock is activated, the icon “ ” will flash on display 3 times along with buzzer sound.

The touchpads are locked (except for the On/Off button).

This function remains enabled even after the appliance is switched off.

To deactivate the function, press and hold “Prewash” and “Delay Start” touchpads about 2 seconds until the display shows the icon “ ”.

Extra Rinse Option

This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft. Use this option to add two rinse phases to a program.

• To activate the option, press and hold “Prewash” touchpad about 2 seconds until the display shows the icon “ ”.
• To deactivate the option, press and hold “Prewash” touchpad about 2 seconds until the icon “ ” goes off.

Enabling/Disabling End-Of-Wash Buzzer

This setting permits you to either enable or disable the buzzer at the end of the program. As an example, you might wish to disable this buzzer when you start a wash when going to bed, so that when the wash finished approximately 1 hour later, it will not disturb you through the night.

Error warning beeps such as critical faults are not disabled.

• To disable the buzzer sound, press “Temp” and “Spin” touchpads at the same time about 3 seconds, the icon “ ” will show on display along with buzzer sound.
• To return to default configuration press these 2 touchpads at the same time about 3 seconds, the icon “ ” will show on display along with buzzer sound.

Start/Pause ( ) and Add Clothes ( ) Touchpad

This touchpad has 2 functions:

1. Start/Pause ()
   After you have selected the desired program and options, press this touchpad to start the machine. The Start/Pause pilot light will stop flashing and remain lit until the water level is above the bottom edge of the door then pilot light goes OFF. If you have selected a “Delay Start” option, the countdown will begin and will be shown on the display.
   To interrupt a program which is running, press this touchpad to pause the machine, the Start/Pause pilot light flashes.
   To restart the program from the point at which it was interrupted, press this touchpad again, the Start/Pause pilot light will stop flashing.
2. Add Clothes ( )
   You can only add clothes when the icon “ ” shown on the display.
   To add clothes:
   1. Pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad to pause the program.
   2. Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before opening the door (wait for door lock “ ” icon to turn off).
   3. Add clothing and close the door.
   4. Resume the program by pressing Start/Pause” touchpad again.
      

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.
2. Put 2 litres of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system.
   
3. Select a Cottons cycle at 90 °C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub then start the machine.

DAILY USE - WASHING (Only)

Loading The Laundry

1. Turn the water tap on.
2. Connect the main plug to the main socket.
3. Press the On/Off button to turn on the Wahser-Dryer. Turn the knob to set a program. The Wahser-Dryer will propose a temperature and automatically select the spin value provided for the program you have chosen.
   The selector knob can be turned either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
4. Check and remove objects (if there are any) that could be trapped in the fold.
   
5. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. (Refer to page 24 “WASHING HINTS”)
6. Close the door.

Make sure that no laundry ' remains between the seal and the door.

Using Detergent And Additives

1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments.

• Compartment “PREWASH”
  This compartment is only used for detergent when a “Prewash” option is selected.
• Compartment “MAIN WASH”
  This compartment is used for detergent on all programs.
  Detergent flap
  
• Compartment “SOFTENER”
  This compartment is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent.

When you use the liquid detergent

• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid than the maximum level.
• Do not set the “Prewash” phase.
• Do not set the “Delay Start”.

2. 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 .
  
• If you wish to carry out the “Prewash” phase, pour it into the compartment marked .
  
• If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked
  
• Close the drawer gently.

Options Setting

1. If you want your laundry to be spun or use temperature different from the one proposed by the Wahser-Dryer, press "Spin” and “Temp” touchpads repeatedly to change the spin speed and temperature.
   Press the option touchpads, if you want your laundry to be washed with special functions.
2. If you want to delay the start of the program, press the “Delay Start” touchpad repeatedly to choose your Wahser-Dryer delay time.

Starting A Cycle ( )

To start a program, press the Start/Pause touchpad. The corresponding pilot light will stop flashing and a default program duration will be displayed on the screen.

After approx. 15 minutes from the start of a program:

• The appliance will automatically adjust the selected program duration according to the type and size of the load.
• The display will show adjusted program duration.

Interruption Of A Program

• To pause, press Start/ Pause.
  The indicator will start flashing.
• Press the Start/Pause again.
  The program will continue.

Changing A Program

Changing a running program is possible only by switching off the appliance.

• Press the “On/Off” button to cancel the program and to turn off the appliance.
• Press the “On/Off” button again to start the appliance.

Now you can set a new wash program and change any available options. Press Start/Pause to start the new program.

Changing The Options

It may be possible to change some of the options after a program has started.

1. Press the touchpad Start/Pause. The indicator will start flashing.
2. If available change the options that you wish.
3. Press Start/Pause again. The program will continue.

Opening The Door

While a program or the Delay Start is operating, the appliance door is locked and the display shows the indicator “ ”. First, set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad. Wait until the door lock indicator goes off, then the door can be opened.

If the door lock indicator “ ” does not disappear, this means that the machine is already heating and the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or the drum is turning. In this case the door CAN NOT be opened. If you need to open it, you must drain the water to open the door.

In case of emergency please refer to “Emergency door opening” on page 37.

At The End Of The Program

• The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signal will operate.
• The display will show “ ”.
• The indicator of the touchpad Start/Pause goes off.
• The door lock indicator “” goes off.
• Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty.
• Keep the door partly open, to prevent the mildew and odours.
• Turn off the water tap.

When The Washing Program Is Completed, But There Is Water In The Drum

(Option “Rinse Hold ” is used)

• The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry.
• The indicator “Start/Pause” flashes to remind you to drain the water.
• The door lock indicator “ ” is on. The door stays locked.

You must drain the water to open the door.

To drain the water:

1. Press the “Start/Pause ” touchpad. The appliance drains the water and spins with the maximum spin speed for selected program.
   Alternatively, before pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad, you can press the “Spin ” touchpad to change the spin speed. You can select “No Spin()" if you want the machine to only drain the water.
2. When the program is completed and the door lock indicator “ ” goes off, you can open the door.
3. Press the “On/Off” button to deactivate the appliance.

After approximately 18 hours, if you do not press Start/Pause touchpad, the appliance will drain and spin automatically (except for “Wool” program) .

AUTO Off Mode

The AUTO Off mode automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when:

• You do not press any buttons for 5 minutes before you press “Start/Pause”.
  • Press the “On/Off” button to activate the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the washing program.
  • Press the “On/Off” button to reactivate the appliance. Display will show the end of the last wash.
  • Press any touchpad again to show the last wash program.

DAILY USE - DRYING (Only)

1. Press the On/Off button to turn on the machine. positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
2. Load the laundry. Make sure the load size does not exceed the maximum drying capacity of the machine.
3. Turn the knob to set a wash program which can select drying option (refer to Program Chart on page 11), according to your clothes then press Mode touchpad to switch your machine to Dry (Only) mode.
4. If you wish to select an automatic drying, press the “Dryness Level” option until the icon corresponding to the required dryness level appears on the display. (see page 15)
5. If you wish to select a timed drying, press the “Time Dry ” option repeatedly until desired drying time reached. (see page 14)
6. Press “Start/Pause ” touchpad to start the program. The time remaining is updated every minute.
7. At the end of the program :
   • The acoustic signal will operate.
   • The display will show “ ” and “Anti Crease ( )” icon is lit.
   • The door lock indicator “ ” is still on.
   • The appliance will perform the anticrease phase for approximately 10 minutes.
     After anti-crease phase finish, the door lock indicator “ ” goes off. The display will show “ ”.
8. Press “On/Off” button to switch the machine off.
9. At the end of each drying cycle, the temperature of your clothing will be high. For your safety, please leave the door open to let your clothes cool before removing your laundry.

DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING (Non-Stop Program)

Washing Program + “Dryness Level” Option

1. Load the laundry and add detergent and fabric softener. Make sure the load size does not exceed the maximum drying capacity of the machine.
2. Turn the knob to set a wash program which can select drying option (refer to Program Chart on page 11), according to your clothes then press Mode touchpad to switch your machine to Wash + Dry mode.
3. Select the required options by pressing the relevant touchpads. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the machine to avoid unnecessary longer drying time therefore saving energy.
4. Set the dryness level by pressing “Dryness Level” touchpad.
   The display will then show the whole duration of wash & dry cycle.
5. Start the program by pressing Start/Pause touchpad. The time remaining is updated every minute on the display.
6. At the end of the program press the On/Off button to switch the machine off.
   At the end of each drying cycle, the temperature of your clothing will be high. For your safety, please leave the door open to let your clothes cool before removing your laundry.

NOTE

• If you wish to open the door during the anti-crease phase or interrupt it, press Start/Pause touchpad.
• Some drying level options are not available for some programs.
• When “Iron Dry- ” option is selected, the display time will be adjusted after approximately 15 minutes from the start of the program, based on the laundry type and load size.
• The display will show the new adjusted time.
• When “Extra Dry ' ” or “Cupboard Dry ” is selected the display time will be adjusted towards the end of the drying cycle when machine senses required dryness level has been achieved. In case of laundry quantity lower than maximum load capacity, the time remaining can suddenly decrease from e.g. approximately minutes to .

Washing Program + “Time Dry ” Option

1. Load the laundry and add detergent and fabric softener. Make sure the load size does not exceed the maximum drying capacity of the machine.
2. Turn the knob to set a wash program which can select drying option (refer to Program Chart on page 11), according to your clothes then press Mode touchpad to switch your machine to Wash + Dry mode.
3. Select the required options by pressing the relevant touchpads. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the machine to avoid unnecessary longer drying time therefore saving energy.
4. Set the drying time by pressing “Time Dry” touchpad repeatedly until desired drying time reached.The display will then show the whole duration of wash & dry cycle.
5. Start the program by pressing Start/Pause touchpad. The time remaining is updated every minute on the display.
6. At the end of the program press the On/Off button to switch the machine off.

At the end of each drying cycle, the temperature of your clothing will be high. For your safety, please leave the door open to let your clothes cool before removing your laundry.

NOTE

• If you wish to open the door during the anti-crease phase or interrupt it, press Start/Pause touchpad.
• If you set only 10 minutes of drying, the appliance performs only a Cooling phase.

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

Before Loading The Laundry

• Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. coin, hair clips, safety pins, pins).
  
  
• Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
  
• Wash bras, pantyhose and other delicates in a mesh laundry bag, which you can purchase from your supermarket.
  
• Make sure that you wash lint collectors separately from lint producers.
• Never wash whites and coloured fabrics 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.
• Remove persistent stains before washing. ms may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time.
• 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 a net.

Maximum Loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the program charts on page 11.

General rules:

Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.

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.

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 in cold water. 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 Type And Quantity Of Detergent

Low sudsing detergent is required for this Wahser-Dryer to prevent oversudsing problems, unsatisfactory washing result and harm to the machine.

Low sudsing detergents designed for front load washing machines are labelled “Front Loading”, “high efficiency”, “HE”, such as Cold Power for Front Loaders or “Matic”.

Do not use wrong types of detergent, such as Top Loading, Handwash detergent or Soap-Based products in your frontload Wahser-Dryer. This can result in excessive suds, longer cycle time, low spin speeds, poor rinsing and overloading of the motor.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your wash performance, but also helps 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 and quantity of detergent will depend on ;

• type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.) ;
• the colour of clothes ;
• size of the load ;
• degree of soil ;
• wash temperature ; and
• hardness of the water used.

Water hardness is classified by 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.

You may have to try using the detergent quantity as per manufacturers' instructions then compare the wash result to the list below and adjust the amount of detergent for your future washes accordingly.

Not enough detergent causes:

• the washload to turn grey,
• greasy clothes.

Too much detergent causes:

• oversudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing.

Use less detergent if:

• you are washing a small load,
• the laundry is lightly soiled, l
• arge amounts of foam during washing.

DRYING HINTS

Preparing The Drying Cycle

As a dryer, the appliance works on condensation principle.

Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.

Laundry Not Suitable For Drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bed covers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract fluff.
• Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residue of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried to avoid formation of harmful vapours.

The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash program.

Garment Labels

For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer's labels:

May be tumble dried

Drying at high temperature

Drying at reduced temperature

Do not tumble dry

Drying Cycle Duration

The drying time may vary depending on:

• speed of the final spin;
• dryness level required (Extra dry, Cupboard dry, Iron dry);
• type of laundry;
• weight of the load.

The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the “Time Dry ” option (see page 14). The experience will help you to dry your laundry in a more suitable way according to the different fabrics.

Additional Drying

If the laundry is still damp at the end of the drying program, select a short drying cycle again.

WARNING!

Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of fabrics or garments shrinking.

INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS

These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.

CARE AND CLEANING

External Cleaning

Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.

CAUTION!

Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.

Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions.

This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.

After Each Wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.

Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal.

Maintenance Wash With “Tub Clean” Program

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum.

We recommend to use “Tub Clean” program to clean the drum regularly to remove any residue.

To run a maintenance wash:

• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the “Tub Clean” program.
• Press Start/Pause to start the program

Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer

The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.

Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.

To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed

Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder.

Cleaning The Drawer Recess

Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse program without any clothes in the drum.

Cleaning The Pump

Clean the pump if:

• The appliance does not drain the water.
• The drum cannot turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.
• The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain.

WARNING

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance is operating. Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot. The water must be cold before you clean the drain pump.

To clean the drain pump:

1. Open the drain pump door.
   
2. Place a suitable water container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out.
   
3. When the container is full of water, put the drainage duct back again and empty the container. Do step 2, 3 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump.
   
4. Push back the drainage duct and turn the filter counterr-clockwise to remove it.
   
5. Remove fluff and objects from the pump (if there are any).
   
6. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn. If this does not occur, contact the service centre.
   
7. Clean the filter under the water tap.
   
8. Put the filter back into the housing with exposed section facing up. Make sure that you correctly tighten the filter to prevent leakages.
   
9. Close the drain pump door.

Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.

To clean the water inlet filters:

1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap.
3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush.
   
4. Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance.
   
5. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel.
   
6. Install the inlet hose again. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages.
7. Open the water tap.

Frost Precautions

If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 °C, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump.

Emergency Drain

1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket. Turn off the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose.
3. Remove the drain hose from the rear support and unhook it from sink or spigot.
   
4. Put the end of the drain and inlet hose in a container. Let the water flow out of the hoses.
   
5. When no more water flows, install the inlet hose and the drain hose again. l\ NOTE

NOTE Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 °C before you use the appliance again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Failures

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please check troubleshooting.

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the program. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks.

Alarm Code:

NOTE

If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before calling service centre, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.

Emergency Door Opening

In case of power failure or appliance failure, the appliance door remains locked. The wash program continues when power is restored. If the door remains locked in case of failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock feature.

Before opening the door:

WARNING

Make sure that the water temperature and the laundry are not hot. Wait until they cool down if necessary.

Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. If necessary, perform an Emergency Drain (see page 32).

Make sure that the drum is not rotating. Wait until the drum stops rotating if necessary.

To open the door proceed as follows:

1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Open the filter cover.
4. Without touching the door. Insert a small flathead screw driver into the slot on emergency unlock strap(red strap) and pull down twice then pull the door open.
   Repeat if unsuccessful.
   Note: Do not pull down emergency strap too hard.
5. Take out the laundry.
6. Close the filter flap.