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-of-Mind.
Good luck!

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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.

Contents
Safety information .............................. 5
Product description ............................ 7
Control panel ..................................... 8
Use ................................................... 9
Washing hints .................................... 16
International wash code symbols ........ 19
Programme information....................... 20
Washing programmes......................... 21
Care and cleaning .............................. 23
Something not working ....................... 26
Technical data ................................... 30
Installation .......................................... 31
Environment concerns ........................ 34

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 anyway.
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 overfill. Refer to the
manufacturers 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.

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Always be sure, that there is no water

leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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.

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.
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.

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 childrens reach
Keep all detergents in a safe place out
of childrens 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.

product description electrolux 7

Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
1

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8
9
12

10

11
7

13

5 6
1 Detergent Dispenser Drawer
2 Worktop

6 Rating Plate
7 Front Feet

11 Water Drain Hose

12 Hose Holders

3 Control Panel
4 Door Opening Handle

8 Water Inlet Hose

9 Drain Hose Support

13 Back Feet

5 Drain Filter

10 Mains Cable

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener

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Control panel

Programme selector dial

See page 10.

Spin selector button

See page 10.

Options button
See page 11.

Extra Rinse button

See page 12.

Delay Start button

See page 12.

Display
See page 13.

Start/Pause button
See page 14.

Programme progress display

See page 14.

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Use
First Use

Ensure that the electrical and water

connections comply with the
installation instructions.
Run a cotton cycle at 90C, without
any laundry in the machine, to
remove any manufacturing residue
from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a
measure of detergent into the
dispenser drawer and start the
machine.

Daily Use

Acoustic signals
The machine is provided of an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following
cases:

Place the laundry in the drum, one item

at a time, shaking them out as much as
possible. Close the door.

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 the prewash phase, pour
it into the compartment marked
.

when selecting a wash programme

when depressing the options buttons
at the end of the cycle
in the event of operating problems
By pressing the Spinand Options
buttons simultaneously for about 3
seconds, the acoustic signal is
deactivated (except for the events of
operating problems).
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the
acoustic signal is reactivated.

Load the laundry

Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards.

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 programme

Programme Option buttons

Turn the programme selector dial to the

required programme.
The Start/Pause light starts to flash and
the Display shows the duration of the
selected programme.

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.
When these buttons are pressed, the
corresponding pilot lights come on. When
they are pressed again, the pilot lights go
out.

The selector dial is divided into following

sections:
Cottons (

Synthetics (
Delicates (

)
)

Hand Wash 30 (
Hand Wash Cold (
Rinses (

Select the Spin Speed or No Spin

( ) or Rinse Hold ( ) option

), Drain (

) and
)
), Spin (

).

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.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is
working, the red Start/Pause pilot light will
flash 3 times and the message
will
apperar on the display to indicate a wrong
selection. The machine will not perform
the new selected programme.

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.
The relevant light will light up.
Maximum speeds are:
Cottons ( ) and
Hand Wash: 1000 rpm;
Synthetics ( ) and
Delicates ( ): 700 rpm.

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(No Spin): by selecting this option,

the machine will not spin the clothes after
drain the water at the last rinse.
(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
pilot lights
(End) and
(Door Lock)
are on, the Start/Pause and the wash
pilot lights are off and the door is
locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.
To empty out the water:
turn the programme selector dial to
O.
select the
programme

(Drain) and

(Spin)

reduce the spin speed if needed, by

means of the relevant button
depress Start/Pause button
at the end of programme, only the
pilot light
(End) comes on.

Select the Options: Prewash or

Economy or Quick.
Press the Options button repeatedly, to
select the desired option. The relevant
light will light up.

You can select 3 different options:

Prewash: select this option if you
wish your laundry to be prewashed
at 30 C before the main wash.
This option can be selected with
only Cottons (
) programme.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in
programmes for cotton fabrics.
Economy: select this option if you
wish your laundry to be washed is
slightly/normally soiled cottons. This
programme will obtain good washing
results by saving energy.
This option can be selected with
programmes:
- Cottons (
90 C
- Synthetics (
60 C

) Cold, 40, 60 and

) Cold, 40 and

Quick: a very short cycle for slightly

soiled items that have been used or
worn for a short time.
This option can be selected with
programmes:
- Cottons (
90 C
- Synthetics (
60 C
- Delicates (

) Cold, 40, 60 and

) Cold, 40 and
) Cold and 40 C

The washing time will be reduced

according to type of fabric and the
selected temperature.

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On cottons and synthetics programmes

the rinses will be performed with more
water.
If an option is chosen that is not allowed
with the selected programme, the red pilot
light of the START/PAUSE button will flash
3 times.

Select the Extra Rinse (

) option

This option is recommended for people

who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
The machine performs some additional
rinses.
This option can be selected with
programmes:
-

Cottons Cold, 40, 60 and 90 C

Synthetics Cold, 40 and 60 C

Delicates Cold and 40 C

Select the Delay start (

Before you start the programme, this option

makes it possible to delay the starting of
the washing programme by 30 min - 60
min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour
till 20 hours.
The selected delay time will appear on the
display for about 3 seconds, then the
duration of the programme will appear
again.
The above options must be selected after
choosing the wash program with the dial,
and before pressing the Start/Pause
button.
If after having set the delay start
option (and pressed Start/Pause
button) and you wish the cancel it,
follow the below steps:
1. set the washing machine to PAUSE
by pressing the Start/Pause button;
2. deselect the Delay start option,
changing the status;
3. press the Start/Pause button to start
the program.
Important!
The selected delay can be changed only
after selecting the washing program again.
The door will lock through out the delay
time.
If you need to open the door, you must
first set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing the Start/Pause button, after that
you need to wait about 2-3 minutes to
release door lock, the Door Lock (
)
pilot light is flashing to show the door
release is in process, pilot light switch off
when the door can be opened.

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After you have closed the door, press the

Start/Pause button again. The Delay
Start cannot be selected with the
DRAIN programme.

Display

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected,
the message
is displayed for about
2 seconds and the integrated red
Start/Pause light start flashing.

The display shows the following

information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05).

Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example E20 (see paragraph Something
not working).

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.

Delayed start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set
by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then
the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour and then, when 1 hours
remain, the time decreases every minute.

End of programme
When the programme has finished a
flashing zero is displayed.

Door open
When the door has not been closed a
flashing E40 is displayed.

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Select the Start/Pause

on: the door cannot be opened. The

appliance is running.
light off: the door can be opened. The
washing programme is finished.
flashing light: the door is opening.

To start the selected programme, press

the Start/Pause button; the
corresponding green pilot light stops
flashing.

When the programme has finished, the

End
pilot light comes on.

Child Lock (

The Washing
and Door Lock
lights are on to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.

The Child Lock feature will allow you to

lock the controls while the machine is
running to prevent tampering.

To interrupt a programme which is running,

depress the Start/Pause button, the
corresponding green pilot light starts to
flash.

To activate Child Lock the machine

must be running. e.g., Programme must
be selected and the programme started
by pressing the Start/Pause buttton.

To restart the programme from the point

at which it was interrupted, press the
Start/Pause button again.

Activate Child Lock by pressing the

Options and Extra Rinse buttons
about 3 seconds, the padlock symbol
is displayed on the screen.

If you have chosen a delayed start, the

machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the
Start/Pause button flashes for 3 times.

Programme progress display

To de-active Child Lock simply press the

Options and Extra Rinse buttons
about 3 seconds, the padlock symbol
in the screen will disappear.
Child Lock will remain activated until you
de-activate it, even if the machine is
turned off.

Altering an option or a running

programme
After having pressed the Start/Pause
button, the Washing
pilot lights
comes on.
When the pilot light Washing comes on
this means that the machine is performing
the washing cycle.
The Door Lock
pilot light indicates
if the door can be opened:

It is possible to change any option before

the programme carries it out.
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to O and then
to the new programme position.

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The washing water in the tub not be

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 to cancel
a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.

Opening the door after the

programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing the Start/Pause button. If
the Door Lock
light flashes and
after 3 minutes goes off, the door can
be opened.
If the Door Lock light does not
switch off, 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 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!).

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. If the
Rinse Hold
or No Spin option
has been selected, the phase lights
End and Door Lock
illuminate, the Start/Pause light goes
off and the door remains locked to
indicate that the water must be emptied
out before opening the door.
The display will show a zero (0) flashing.
To empty out the water please
read the steps on the Rinse Hold
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.

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Washing hints

Sorting the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturers
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,
delicates, woollens.

Temperatures
90C

40C
60C

Cold

for normally soiled white

cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...).
for normally soiled, colour
fast 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.

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 tiethem 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
napkin
quilt cover
sheet
pillow case
tablecloth
towels
tea cloth
night dress
ladies briefs
mans work shirt
mans shirt
mans pyjamas
blouse
mens underpants

1200 g
100 g
700 g
500 g
200 g
250 g
200 g
100 g
200 g
100 g
600 g
200 g
500 g
100 g
100 g

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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 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.
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 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.

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If using concentrated powder or liquid

detergents, a programme without prewash
must be selected.
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.
Follow the product manufacturers
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

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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

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Max.wash
temperature
95 C

Max.wash
temperature
60 C

Max.wash
temperature
40 C

Max.wash
temperature
30 C
Do not
wash
at all

Hand wash
Delicate wash

Bleaching

B l e a ch i n col d wa te r

D o n ot bl e a ch

Ironing

Hot iron
max 200 C

Warm iron
max 150 C

Lukewarm iron
max 110 C

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

high
temperature
low
temperature

Drying

Flat

On the line

On clothes
hanger

Tumble dry

Do not
tumble dry

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Programme information

Cottons

Synthetics

Delicates

Hand Wash 30

Hand Wash
Cold

Rinse

Drain

Spin

Cancelling/
OFF

Washing programme for white and coloured cottons fabrics.

Washing programme for synthetic or mixed fabrics.

Washing programme for delicate fabrics.

Special programme for articles of clothing whose label indicates

that they must be hand-washed
.
When you select this programme, you obtain a particularly delicate
washing, suitable for articles of clothing whose label indicates that
they must be hand-washed
.
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The
spin speed can be reduced by pressing Spin button.
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with
the Rinse Hold
option. Turn first the programme selector dial
to O, then select programme
Drain and press the Start/Pause
button.
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes
with Rinse Hold
option. Before selecting this programme the
selector dial must be turned to O . You can choose the speed by
means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the
selector dial to O. Now a new programme can be selected.

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Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature

Cottons
90C

Type of laundry
White cotton (heavy
soiled cotton items):
e.g. sheets,
tablecloths,
household linen.

Description
Max.
Options
of
Load
programme
- Main wash at Spin Red./Prewash/
90C
Economy/Quick/
7.0 kg
- Rinses
- Long spin

Fast coloured
cottons, normally
soiled items, shirts,
underwear, towels.

- Main wash at Spin Red./Prewash/

60C
Economy/Quick/
7.0 kg
- Rinses
- Long spin

Cottons
40C

Non fast coloured

cotton lightly
soiled, shirts,
blouses,
underwear.

- Main wash at Spin Red./Prewash/

40C
Economy/Quick/
7.0 kg
- Rinses
- Long spin

Cottons
Cold

Non fast coloured

cotton lightly
soiled, dirty use
cloths.

- Main wash at Spin Red./Prewash/

cold
Economy/Quick/
7.0 kg
- Rinses
- Long spin

Cottons
60C

Synthetics
Synthetic or mixed
60C
fabrics, underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
Synthetics blouses.
40C

- Main wash at
60C
- Rinses
- Short spin
Spin Red.(Max. 700)/
2.5 kg
Economy/Quick/
- Main wash at
40C
- Rinses
- Short spin

Synthetic or mixed
Synthetics fabrics, delicate
items.
Cold

- Main wash at Spin Red.(Max. 700)/

cold
Economy/Quick/
2.5 kg
- Rinses
- Short spin

Delicates
40C

- Main wash at
40C
2.5 kg
- Rinses
Spin Red.(Max.700)/
- Short spin
Quick/

Delicates
Cold

Delicate fabrics, for

example curtains.

- Main wash at
cold
- Rinses
- Short spin

2.5 kg

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Programme/
Temperature

Type of laundry

Description
of
programme

Options

Max.
Load

Special programme
Hand Wash for hand washing
fabrics.
3 0 C

- Main wash at
Spin Red./
3 0 C
- Rinses
- Short spin

2.0 kg

Special programme
Hand Wash for hand washing
delicates cloths,
Cold
hand curcheif.

- Main wash at
Spin Red./
cold
- Rinses
- Short spin

2.0 kg

Separate rinse
cycle for hand
washed items of
cottons.

- Rinses
- Long spin

Drain

For emptying out

the last rinse water
in programmes with
the Rinse Hold option.

- Draining of
water

Spin

Separate spin for

cottons.

- Drain
- Long spin

Rinse

Spin Red./

7.0 kg

7.0 kg

Spin Red.

7.0 kg

* Cottons Eco programme with 60 C option selected is recommened for a full load
of normally soiled cottons, and is the water and energy rating label programme
(in accordance with TISI1462 (IEC 60456 4th edition).

care and cleaning electrolux 23

Care and cleaning

Cleaning the dispenser drawer
You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance
work.

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.

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.

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.

To aid cleaning, the top part of the

additive compartment should be
removed.

Maintenance Wash
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.
To run a maintenance wash:
The drum should be empty of laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash
programme.
Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological
properties.

External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the
appliance with soap and water only,
and then dry thoroughly.

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.

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Replace the drawer and run the rinse

programme without any clothes in the
drum.

Cleaning the drain filter

Hold filter securly

and pull upwards
to remove it from
its position.

Remove eliminate
the eventual fluff or
small objects
around the filter.

Drain filter permits to hold fluff or foreign

bodies left unawares in the laundry.
The pump must be cleaned regularly.
To clean the filter, proceed as follows:

Clean the filter

under the water tap.

Turn programme selector dial to

position Off.
Unplug the appliance.
Open the door.
Turn the drum and align the filter
cover (FILTER) with the arrow on the
door seal.

After cleaning the

filter, open the filter
cover and insert
the filter back to its
position.

Important!
Open the filter cover by pressing the
special hook and by rotating the cover
upwards.

Press here

The filter is inserted correctly when

the indicator on this top is visible
and you will hear Click sound.

care and cleaning electrolux 25

close the filter

cover.

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.

insert the mains plug again.

Do not start washing clothes without

the filter in its place.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the

water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.

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Something not working

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 carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to
indicate that the machine is not working.
E10 : problem with the water supply
E20 : problem with water draining
E40 : door open.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the
programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Malfunction

The washing
machine does not
start:

Possible cause

Solution

The door has not been

closed. E40.
The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.

Close firmly the door.

There is no power at the

socket.

Please check your domestic

electrical installation.

The selector dial is not

correctly positioned and the
Start/Pause button has not
been depressed.

Please turn the selector dial

and press the Start/Pause
button again.

The delay start has been

selected.

If the laundry are to be

washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.

The water tap is closed.

Open the water tap.

The inlet hose is squashed

or kinked. E10.

Check the inlet hose

connection.

The filter in the inlet hose is

blocked. E10.

Clean the water inlet hose

filter.

The door is not properly

closed. E40.

Close firmly the door.

The end of the drain hose is

too low.

Refer to relevant paragraph

in water drainage section.

Insert the plug into the

power socket.

E10.
The machine does
not fill:

The machine fills then

empties immediately:

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Malfunction

The machine does

not empty and/or
does not spin:

There is water on the

floor:

Unsatisfactory
washing results:

The door will not

open:

Possible cause

Solution

The drain hose is squashed

or kinked. E20.

Check the drain hose

connection.

The drain pump is clogged.

Clean the drain filter.

The option
or
has been selected.
The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.

Disable the option

or
Select spin programme.

Too much detergent or

unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam)
has been used.

Reduce the detergent

quantity or use another one.

Check whether there are

any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not
always easy to see this as
the water runs down the
hose; check to see if it is
damp.

Check the water inlet hose

connection.

The drain hose is damaged.

Change it with a new one.

Too little detergent or

unsuitable detergent has
been used.
Stubborn stains have not
been treated prior to
washing.
The correct temperature
was not selected.

Increase the detergent

quantity or use another one.

Excessive laundry load.

Introduce into the drum less

laundry.

The programme is still

running.

Wait the end of washing

cycle.

The door lock has not been

released.
There is water in the drum.

Wait about 3 minute.

E20.

Redistribute the laundry.

Use commercial products to

treat the stubborn stains.
Check if you have selected
the correct temperature.

Select drain or spin

programme to empty out
the water.

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Malfunction

The machine vibrates or is

noisy:

Possible cause

Solution

The transit bolts and

packing have not been
removed.

Check the correct

installation of the
appliance.

The support feet have not

been adjusted.
The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
Maybe there is very little
laundry in the drum.

Check the correct

levelling of the appliance.
Redistribute the laundry.
Load more laundry.

unstable floors eg. wooden

floors

Spinning starts late or the

machine does not spin:

The machine makes an

unusual noise:

No water is visible in the

drum:

The electronic unbalance

detection device has cut in
because the laundry is not
evenly distributed in the
drum. The laundry is
redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This
may happen several times
before the unbalance
disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If,
after 10 minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the
machine will not spin. In this
case, redistribute the load
manually and select the
spin programme.
The machine is fitted with a
type of motor which makes
an unusual noise compared
with other traditional
motors. This new motor
ensures a softer start and
more even distribution of
the laundry in the drum
when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the
machine.
Machines based on modern
technology operate very
economically using very little
water without affecting
performance.

Redistribute the laundry.

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If you are unable to identify or solve the

problem, contact our service centre.
Before telephoning, make a note of the
model, serial number and purchase date
of your machine: the Service Centre will
require this information.

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30 electrolux technical data

Technical data
Dim ensions

W idt h

60 cm

Height

85 cm

Depth

65 cm

Power supply voltage/frequency

Total power absorbed
Minimum fuse protection
Wat er supply pressure

220-240 V/50 Hz
2000 W
10A
M inim um

0,05 MP a

Maximum

0,8 MPa

M ax im um L oad

Cottons
Synthetics
Delicates
Handwash

Spin Speed

Maximum

7.0
2.5
2.5
2.0

kg
kg
kg
kg

1000 rpm

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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. Using a spanner,
unscrew and
remove the two
rear bottom
screws.

2. Slide out the

two plastic
pins.

3. Lay the machine on its back ensuring

that the hoses
are not crushed.
Place one of the
polyethylene
angle packings
under the
machine.
4. Remove the
polystyrene
block(s)
protecting the
motor

5. With the machine laid on its back and

place the bottom cover as marked in
position A, Then push the other end
of the cover as
directed to close
the buttom of
washing machine
(This is available 2.
in selected
models only).
6. Set the machine upright and unscrew
the remaining rear screw.
7. Slide out the relevant pin. Cover all the
open holes with
plugs which are
provided with the
Instruction
booklet.

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.

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Never place cardboard, wood or similar

materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.

In this case, make sure

the end cannot come
unhooked when the
machine is emptying.

Water inlet
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.

This could be done by tying it to the tap

with a piece of string or attaching it to the
wall.

The other end of the inlet hose which

connects to the machine can be turned in
any direction.

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.

Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose

and retighten the fitting, making sure there
are no water leaks.

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.

Water drainage
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.

60 cm

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.

90 cm

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it

along the floor; only the part near the
drainage point must be raised.

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.

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Electrical Connection
This machine is designed to operate on
a 220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz
supply.
Check that your domestic electrical
installation can take the maximum load
required (2.0 kW), also taking into
account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed

socket.
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.

Please ensure that when the appliance

is installed the power supply cable is
easily accessible.

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34 electrolux environment concerns

Environment concerns
Packaging materials

Ecological hints

The materials marked with the symbol

are recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

To save water, energy and to help protect

the environment, we recommend that you
follow these tips:

This means that they can be recycled by

disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.

Old machine
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. 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.

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.