Electrolux EWT121 User Manual

User Manual
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EWT121
We were thinking of you
when we made this product
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
Out of Balance Interruption................... 8
Control panel .......................................... 9
ON - OFF Switch.................................. 9
Use ........................................................... 10
Washing hints ......................................... 19
Washing program.................................... 21
Care and cleaning ................................... 22
Helpful hints in dealing with washing
problems.................................................. 24
Troubleshooting...................................... 26
Troubleshooting fault displays.............. 27
Environment concerns ........................... 28
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
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.
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 agitator.
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.
Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whale bones,
material without hems or torn material.
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.
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.
General safety
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in anyway.
Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the washbowl . To avoid
this, please check into the washbowl
before using the appliance.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
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.
When unpacking the appliance,
check that it is not damaged. If in
doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose.
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.
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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.
Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber.
Child safety
This washing machine is not intended
for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
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
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.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out
of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the washbowl.
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.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Control
Panel
ON - OFF
Switch
Safety Glass
Lid
Mains
Cable
Water
Inlet Hose
Drain
Hose
Front Feet
Back Feet
Back Side View
Front Side View
Dispenser Drawer
Fabric Softener
Dispenser
Wash bowl
Agitator
Lint filter
Bleach Dispenser
In Side View
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When you press a button you will get a
short ‘BEEP’ to acknowledge the entry.
If the option is not available at the time,
the machine will not allow you to select
it, and you will here the long ‘BEEP’ to
remind you the option is not available.
Out of Balance Interruption
The washing machine can stop during
the spin stage of a wash because of an
out of balance condition. The display will
show “
” and you will hear a short
beep every minute.
After the machine has started, the entire
wash option button will be disabled and
machine will show “ ERR ” on the display
with three short beeps to indicate the
button is disabled. The start button is still
active but you need to press and hold
the button for 1.2 seconds to pause
machine.
Out of balance during spin is caused by
an uneven distribution of clothes in the
wash bowl. To rectify the out of balance
condition, open the lid and redistribute
the clothes evenly in the space between
the agitator and wall of the wash bowl.
Closing the lid will start the machine
and continue the spin stage of the
wash.
This is to confirm that you really want to
pause the machine. When in pause
mode, all options will be able to be
changed again.
If you have frequent out of balance
interruptions, it may be due to your
washing machine not standing firm and
level on the floor. This can be corrected
by adjusting the washing machine legs
as described in the Installation
Instructions supplied with your machine.
All functions of the washing machine
will stop when the lid is open.
Power failure recovery
Enabling/Disabling
End-of-Wash Beeping Mode
When there is power failure while
machine is washing or rinsing or
spinning. The machine tries to save the
settings at which stage the machine is
doing and then when the power returns
back the machine shows “ PR ” on the
digital display.
This mode permits you to either enable
or disable the beeping (3 beeps every 4
minutes) at the end of the wash. As an
example, you might wish to disable this
beeping 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.
If the Program or any other setting is
not changed within 5 seconds then the
machine starts washing from the stage
where it is left off.
NOTE: All error beeping is not
disabled by this feature, such as a
critical fault, or lid open during
fill/agitate/spin, or out of balance
during spinning.
Button Response and Lights
Always press buttons gently. Watch the
lights on the control panel to see the
effect pressing a button or turning a
program selector knob has, and listen
for ‘BEEPS’.
To change the “beeping” selection,
proceed as follows:
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1. When the washing machine in
STAND-BY-MODE or PAUSE MODE,
press and hold “Start/Hold To Pause”
buttons simultaneously for about 3
seconds to enter Enabling/Disabling
End-Of-Wash Beeping mode.
The digital display will be “
”
when the end of wash beeping is
disabled.
2. Press the “Modify Option ( , )”
button to change the selection, then
press the Start/Hold To Pause
button to store the new selection.
The digital display will be “
”
when the end of wash beeping is
enabled (this is the default factory
setting).
NOTE: If you do not press a button
within 5 seconds the washing
machine will return to the previous
setting. To reprogram, simply repeat
the above process.
CONTROL PANEL
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2
2
3
3
4
6
5
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1. Program Selector
4. Reduce time button
2. Option select buttons
This button is using for select an option
for your wash load.
5. Save favourite button
3. Modify Option buttons
7. Display
6. Delay - End buttons
This button is using for modify an option
that you choose.
8. Start/Hold To Pause
ON - OFF Switch
On/Off switch is using for turn On and turn Off your
washing machine.
The On/Off switch is located at the back of the
control panel on the LH side above the rating plate.
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USE
Follow the instructions in this section for
best washing results.
Check your clothes to avoid
damage
Sort Your Washing Into
Separate Wash Loads
Empty all pockets. Close all hooks and
zippers to avoid snagging clothes.
Wash bras, pantyhose and other
delicates in a mesh laundry bag, which
you can purchase from your
supermarket.
Pre-treatment sprays and
stain removers
Each load of washing should contain
clothing which needs the same washing
conditions. For example, you should not
wash delicate clothes with very dirty
work clothes.
Pre-treatment sprays and stain
remover can damage plastic
components on your washing
machine.
Colour fast and non-colourfast fabrics
should be separated. Knowing the type
of fabrics you have and how dirty they
are will help when you make selections
from the wash program options.
If you use pre-treatment sprays or stain
removers, apply them to the clothing
well away from your washing machine.
Some fabrics are lint collectors and can
pick up lint, dirt and colour from other
fabrics which are lint producers. Some
examples are listed below:
Lint collectors
Corduroy
Synthetics
Permanent press
fabrics
Load the washing machine
Lint producers
Towels
Nappies
Chenille/
Candlewick
Make sure that you wash lint
collectors separately from lint
producers.
When loading the clothes into your
washing machine, there are four things
to remember:
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Clothes must be loaded evenly
around the agitator. For best results
load small items first, followed by
large items.
Add the detergent
When using the washing machine for
the first time, check that the dispenser
is set for the type of detergent you will
use. To do this, proceed as follows:
Clothes must not be wrapped a
round the agitator.
The washing machine must not be
overloaded. Clothes must be able to
move around during washing.
1. Pull the dispenser drawer forward
until it stops.
2. Lift the front of the drawer up and
forward to remove it from the
runners.
The load should contain only three or
four large items, for example, sheets.
The rest of the load should be small
items. A mixed load of large and
small items will wash cleaner than a
load of all large items.
3. Check the position of the flap at the
rear of the detergent compartment
in the dispenser drawer. (Factory
setting is flap up for powder.)
Detergent and fabric softener
use
Clip flap up
for powder
Don’t use the wrong type of detergent.
You must use a low sudsing detergent
designed for washing machines.
4. Clip the flap down if you are going
to use liquid detergent.
Don’t use soap-based products in
your washing machine.
Measure the correct amount of
powder or liquid detergent by following
the recommendations on the package.
Clip flap
down for
liquid
It is best to use detergent labelled low
sudsing. Good quality, front load
detergent will perform well in this
machine.
5. Refit the dispenser back into its
runners.
Remember: If you change the
type of detergent you use, the
position of the flap will need
changing.
Don’t use too much detergent. This
will give you too many suds causing
low spin speeds, poor rinsing and
overloading the motor during spin
stages of the wash program.
6. You are now ready to add
detergent. Measure the amount you
will use and pour it into the
detergent compartment of the
dispenser drawer.
Do not spill fabric softener on the
clothes as it may stain them.
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Add Fabric Softener
1. Measure the correct amount of fabric
softener by following the
recommendations on the package.
2. If you are going to use intensive
fabric softener, mix softener with an
equal amount of warm water but
only mix enough to fill to the line
marked inside the cup. The softener
cup holds 75ml.
3. Pour the mixed softener into the cup
in the top of the agitator.
When using liquid detergent, some
may leak out of the dispenser into
the wash load earlier than expected
through small openings in the back
of the dispenser. These openings are
to help the flushing out of detergent.
7. If you want to use fabric softener,
see “Add fabric softener”.
8. Close the drawer by pushing it
backwards into the top panel of the
washing machine when you have
finished adding detergent.
Do not overfill the cup.
4. Do not spill fabric softener on the
clothes as it may stain them.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to
use fabric softener, you must
select the DEEP rinse option, i.e
deselect the EXTRA or ECO or
FAST rinse option. Also if
softener is used frequently the
machine must be flushed out
regularly.
NOTE: You do not have to use fabric
softener, your washing machine will
wash the clothes perfectly well
without it.
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Adding Bleach
6. You can now wash the clothes load
using detergent and your selected
wash program.
NOTE: Bleach should not be used on
silk, wool, rayon or drip dry clothes.
Operating Your Washing
Machine
Starting your washing machine
Bleaching of clothes can help to remove
stains, heavy soiling and to kill bacteria.
1. Turn on the taps and turn power on
at the power point.
Oxygen type - This is generally a
powder type bleach. Mix the required
quantity with water and pour down the
hole in the top panel during the fill when
there is some water in the wash bowl.
Refer to the instructions on the bleach
container.
2. Press On-Off switch button to switch
ON the machine.
3. Close the lid.
The machine will show a pattern of lights.
Wait for this to happen before attempting
to operate the machine.
Chlorine type - This type of bleach
should not be mixed with detergent.
Mix the bleach with water as per the
instructions on the container.
Your washing machine is now in Stand
By Mode and ready to wash your clothes.
If the settings shown on the control
panel are what you want to use and the
PROGRAM ICON is set to the correct
wash program for your clothes load,
press the “Start/Hold To Pause” button
to start your wash.
To do this, proceed as follows:
1. Select the program
“Regular Wash
” position.
2. Press the “Start/Hold To Pause”
button to commence water fill.
Lid Soft Landing Feature
3. Pour the bleach solution down the
hole in the top panel during fill when
there is some water in the wash
bowl.
When the lid is fully opened, to close just
pull down initially the lid then the lid will
close down slowly by itself.
4. Allow the machine to agitate for a
few minutes, then let it stand for the
required time by press and hold the
“Start/Hold To Pause” button for
1.2 seconds to pause machine.
”
5. Select the program “Drain & Spin
position and press the “Start/Hold To
Pause” button to empty the wash
bowl.
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Lid soft landing device will not working if
opened less than 80 degree (Please
keep your hand away, lid will close
rapidly and crushes your hand).
Select The Required Program
NOTE: When you choose the
WOOLLENS and BEDDING program,
the DEEP RINSE option is automatically
selected for you. You will not be able to
select and use Eco Rinse and Fast Rinse
with these two programs.
When you select the DRAIN+SPIN
program, there will be a delay of at least
2 minute before the washing machine
starts to spin.
This delay is a pump out (DRAIN) period
to ensure the bowl is empty of water,
which is necessary before spin
commences.
Pressing the Program ICON repeatedly,
to choose the wash program you want.
The relevant light will light up.
Even though you may have only put wet
clothes into an empty bowl, the delay
before spin will still occur to be safe and
to protect your washing machine.
The program selector is divided into
following sections.
Regular Wash
Favourite
;
, Fast Wash
and
Colours
, Delicates
, Heavy Soil
, Woollens
, Handwash
,
Bedding
, Rinse+Spin
,
Drain+Spin
and Tub Cleaning
.
Program Option Buttons
Once you select a wash program, the
Program Selected will stay at that
position for the whole of the wash.
If you have started your wash and you
wish to change the program, press the
“Start/Hold To Pause” button and
hold it for 1.2 second to enter
PAUSE mode, selecting the program
ICON to a new program position will
result in the machine resetting to the
start of the new program.
Depending on the program, different
functions can be combined. These
must be selected after choosing the
desired program and before depressing
the “Start/Hold To Pause” button.
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Wash Load Option
We advise you to use AUTO load level
whenever you can. The AUTO load level
ensures just the right amount of water is
used for the wash load.
Use only the amount of water you need
for the wash load.
If you want to add more water after wash
cycle has started, press and hold the
“Start/Hold To Pause” button for 1.2
seconds to pause machine and then
select the new higher level that you want,
press “Start/Hold To Pause” again to
operate the washing machine.
Pressing the OPTIONS button (
,
)
to select the Load icon, then press the
modify option buttons ( , ) to
choose the level of your load size. The
machine will fill the amount of water to
be used for your wash load.
The washing machine will add water up
to the new level selected and continue
the wash program.
You can select:
Water level
description
Clothes
Load
AUTO
The exact water level
required to wash your
clothes effectively is
determined and set for
you automatically,
ensuring no water is
wasted.
-
HIGH
The machine will fill the
high amount of water
for your FULL load.
9-12 kg.
Selection
X-MED
(Extra Medium)
MED
(Medium)
LOW
X-LOW
(Extra Low)
The machine will fill the
extra medium amount
of water for your
NEARLY FULL load.
The machine will fill the
medium amount of
water for your HALF
load.
The machine will fill the
Low amount of water
for your SMALL load.
The machine will fill the
Very Low amount of
water for your VERY
SMALL load.
Dirt Level Option
Pressing the OPTIONS button (
,
)
to select the Dirt icon, then press the
modify option buttons ( , ) to
choose the dirty level to be used for
your clothes.
6-9 kg.
4-6 kg.
There are 3 dirt levels to choose from:
HIGH for heavily soiled clothes eg.
very dirty work clothes and overalls.
2-4 kg.
REGULAR for everyday soiled items
eg. family clothes, sheets etc.
0-2 kg.
LIGHT & FAST for lightly soiled
clothes, just to freshen them up.
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Rinse Option
The Dirt Level option chosen will have
an influence on the wash time of the
selected wash program.
For the same wash program, High Dirty
Level will have a longer wash time than
Regular Dirty Level, and Regular Dirty
Level a longer wash time than Light &
Fast Dirty Level.
Select the Soak Time Option
Pressing the OPTIONS button (
,
)
to select the Rinse icon, then press the
modify option buttons ( , ) to
choose the rinse type for your wash
load.
For most washes the machine
automatically selects “Deep” rinse for
you.
There are four rinses to choose from
Fast rinse, Eco rinse, Deep rinse and
Extra rinse.
This option allows you to soak heavily
soiled clothes at the beginning of the
wash.
Extra rinse, the machine fills twice,
giving you two deep rinses.
To do this, press the Options button
(
,
) to select the Soak icon, then
press the Modify Option buttons
(
,
) to select the soak time to be
used for your wash load.
Deep rinse the machine fills once,
giving you one deep rinse.
Eco rinse is a spray rinse giving you
maximum water saving.
The lid must be closed to allow Soak
functions to operate, including the
Heavy Soil wash program 6 minutes
soak. At other times, the clothes are
soaking.
Fast rinse uses less time then Eco
rinse by performing only 3 Eco sprays
but the amount of water in each spray
is increased.
How does Eco Rinse work ?
When Eco rinse is used, rinse water is
sprayed into the washbowl in pulses.
After each pulse the washbowl will spin
to remove detergent laden water from
the clothes.
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Reduce Time Option
This option allows you to reduce
washing time at the washing process.
By pressing ‘Reduce Time’ button, then
press the modify option buttons
to
decrease or
to back to default
agitation time.
The machine will go through a series of
maximum six pulse spray and short
spin cycles in this manner, depending
on program selection, followed by a
final long spin that removes the water
from the clothes to complete the full
wash program.
Save Favourite
To recall the Favourite wash program,
press once and release the Favourite
button.
Compare this with Deep rinse where
much more water is used.
In the screen, you will get
acknowledgement the Favourite program
is loaded.
Deep rinse, water enters the
machine filling up to the wash water
level selected. The washer agitates
and finally empties the rinse water
through the drain hose.
You can recall a Favourite wash program
ONLY when the washing machine is:
in the program selection mode or
Extra rinse, this is special option for
those people who suffer from
allergies, this extra rinse will provide
two deep rinses to ensure all
detergent residue has been removed.
running in a Delay End stage of a wash
program.
Otherwise pressing Favourite will have
no effect.
To re-program Favourite with your own
selections and save them, proceed as
follows:
Put machine in PAUSE mode.
Eco Rinse and Fast Rinse CANNOT
be selected with Woollens and
Bedding program.
Press the Favourite button to enter
re-programming mode. Confirmmation
of entering the re-programming mode
shows in the screen.
Extra/Eco/Fast rinse is not
designed to be used with fabric
softener.
Make desired selections on all other
buttons.
Select Deep rinse if you are going to
use fabric softener.
To EXIT re-programming mode and
NOT save changes, press “Start/Hold
To Pause” (
) button.
Deep rinse ensures the fabric softener
is correctly dispensed and thoroughly
removed from your clothes during
rinsing.
To save new program, press Favourite
once.
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Delay End Option
Lid Locked (
Before you start the program, this
option makes it possible to define the
end of the washing program by 2, 4, 6
and 8 hours.
The padlock symbol
is displayed on
the screen to advise you when the lid of
the washing machine is locked in the
closed position. The lid will be
automatically locked when the washbowl
is spinning during Rinse, Spin and Drain
stages.
By pressing Delay End button, then
press the modify option buttons ( ,
to choose the end time as your wish.
)
)
If the lid is open and the machine is
waiting for it to be closed for the wash
program to continue, you will see ‘ LD ’
in the digital display accompanied by
‘beeping’.
This option must be selected after
choosing the wash program, and before
pressing the “Start/Hold To Pause”
button.
If after having set the Delay-End option
(and pressed “Start/Hold To Pause”
button) and you wish the cancel or
modify it, follow the below steps:
Should you need to access the washbowl
during spin, press and hold the
“Start/Hold To Pause
” button for
1.2 seconds. You will have to wait a
short time for the bowl to stop spinning
before the lid unlocks and the padlock
symbol
in the screen disappear.
1. set the washing machine to PAUSE
by press and hold the “Start/Hold
To Pause” button for 1.2 seconds
2. deselect the Delay-End option,
changing the status
3. press the “Start/Hold To Pause” to
start the program.
DO NOT insert anything into the lid lock
slot in the top panel of the washing
machine.
DO NOT interfere with the lid lock
mechanism to try and disable it or
otherwise change the way it works.
Start/Hold To Pause
To start the selected
program, press the
“Start/Hold To Pause”
button.
DO NOT try to force open the lid when it
is locked.
If you have started your wash and you
wish to stop it for some reason, press
the “Start/Hold To Pause” button
and hold it for 1.2 second to enter
PAUSE mode
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Display
End Of Program
The display showns the following
information:
Machine In Pause Mode
When the program is completed the 4
zeros will flash.
Alarm Codes
You can tell when your washing machine
is in PAUSE mode. The message “ SP ”
is displayed.
Estimated time of the selected
program
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example
(see “Troubleshooting”
and “Troubleshooting fault displays” on
page 27, 28).
Incorrect Option Selection
After selecting a program, the estimate
time is displayed in hours and minutes
(for example 2.05 ).
The estimate time is calculated
automatically on the basis of the
maximum recommended load for each
type of fabric.
After the program has started, the time
remaining is updated every minute.
If an option which is not compatible
with the set wash program is selected,
the message “ ERR ” is displayed for
about 2 seconds and 3 consecutive
short beeps
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WASHING HINTS
Sorting The Laundry
Removing Stains
Follow the wash code symbols on
each garment label and the
manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Stubborn stains may not be removed by
just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
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.
Before Loading The Laundry
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several
times.
Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.
Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton cloth.
New coloured items may run in the
first wash; they should therefore be
washed separately the first time.
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.
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.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse
well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Tie any belts or long tapes.
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Remove persistent stains before
washing.
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone (*) as
above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Remove any residual marks from
white fabrics with bleach.
Remove hooks or tie them up in a
bag or net.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with
bleach.
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Quantity Of Detergent To Be
Used
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.
The type and quantity of detergent will
depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the
water used.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
“degrees” of hardness.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
Detergents and Additives
Follow the product manufacturers’
instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
you are washing a small load,
the laundry is lightly soiled,
Good washing results also depend on
the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment.
large amounts of foam form during
washing
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.
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WASHING PROGRAMS
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Program Description
Regular
Wash
Fast
Wash
Options
For an average domestic load
of mixed fabrics.
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option / Delay End
For a very small load of
mixed fabrics.
Wash Load / Dirt Level /
Soak Time (only ‘No Soak’) /
Rinse Option (can not select ‘Extra’) /
Delay End
Save
Favourite wash program
Favourite
-
Colours
For colours item of mixed
fabrics.
Wash Load / Dirt Level /
Soak Time (only ‘No Soak’) /
Rinse Option / Delay End
Delicates
For lingerie, lace, trimmed
and embroidered items.
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option / Delay End
Heavy Soil For a heavily soiled cotton
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option / Delay End
wash load.
For woollen fabrics labelled
Woollens “Machine Washable”.
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option (only ‘Deep’ & ‘Extra’) /
Delay End
Special program for articles
of clothing whose label
Handwash indicates that they must be
hand-washed .
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option / Delay End
For bedding fabrics labelled
“Machine Washable”.
Wash Load / Dirt Level / Soak Time /
Rinse Option (only ‘Deep’ & ‘Extra’) /
Delay End
Rinse+
Spin
For items that you want to
rinse and spin eg. clothes
items you have hand washed
in a wash tub.
Wash Load / Rinse Option /
Delay End
Drain+
Spin
For very wet clothes to
remove the water.
Delay End
Bedding
Tub
For cleaning the wash bowl.
Cleaning
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Delay End
CARE AND CLEANING
What To Do After You Have
Finished Your Washing.
Before replacing the dispenser back
in its recess, clean the inside of the
drawer with an old toothbrush.
Press ‘OFF’ at the ON - OFF Switch.
Switch off the electricity at the power
point.
Turn off the water taps.
Leave lid open for a while. This allows
time for moisture inside the washing
machine to evaporate and for any
odours to disperse.
Put the dispenser back into its
runners and close the drawer.
You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you
can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Cleaning The Lint Filter
Lint is a collection of threads and fluff
which comes off your clothes during
washing.
Cleaning The Dispenser
Your washing machine collects this lint
in the lint filter. It is important to clean
out this lint filter, preferably after each
wash.
The dispenser needs to be cleaned
regularly, preferably after each wash.
Inspect the dispenser after each wash to
see if there is any residue of detergent.
How to clean the lint filter :
To do this proceed as follows:
Remove the filter column from the
centre of the agitator.
Pull the dispenser drawer forward
until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer up and
forward to remove it from the runners.
Clean the dispenser drawer with hot
water and a brush, eg. an old
toothbrush.
Dry the drawer.
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Cleaning Stains In The
Washbowl
Unclip the filter bag from the column.
Stains and residue in the washbowl can
be caused by:
Metal objects such as bobby pins,
dress making pins and nails.
Salt.
Body oils and grease from very dirty
or sweaty clothes being deposited
around the top of the washbowl.
Turn the bag inside out and remove
the lint.
Wash the filter bag in hot water.
Clean the filter bag with an old brush,
making sure water can flow through
the bag mesh.
Excessive foam during wash if
incorrect or too much detergent is
used.
Reassemble the filter to the column
and place it back in the centre of the
agitator.
Check all pockets before loading
clothes into your washing
machine.
Cleaning Your Washing
Machine
Don’t leave wet clothing
(especially swimwear) in the bowl
for too long before you wash it.
To clean the inside and outside of your
washing machine you should:
Wipe the surface with a mild
dishwashing detergent and warm
water.
How to clean the washbowl:
Wipe with a cleaning product which
is suitable for stainless steel.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Oily deposits can be removed by
wiping surfaces with a mild
dishwashing detergent and warm
water.
Never use solvents, aerosol cleaners,
spray pack cleaners, glass cleaners,
metal polishes, caustic materials,
scourers or general household
cleaners on or near the top panel and
lid, control panel or other parts of
your washing machine.
Never use bleach cleaners or steel
wool to clean the stainless steel
washbowl.
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HELPFUL HINTS IN DEALING WITH WASHING PROBLEMS
Residues On Washed Items
If you use pre-treatment sprays or stain
removers, apply them to the clothes
items in a well ventilated area away
from your washing machine.
If you are experiencing residue on some
clothes, the following tips will help:
Pre-mix the detergent thoroughly in
warm water to improve the dissolving.
Use light strokes and don’t rub the
stain remover into the fabric.
Reduce detergent dosage to between
a 1/2 and 2/3 of the manufacturer’s
standard recommendation to avoid
over concentration (the lower water
usage requires lower detergent usage).
If you use a chlorine bleach, follow the
instructions on the bottle and dilute it
before putting it on clothing.
Test coloured fabrics on an inside
seam for colour fastness before using
any stain removers or bleaches.
Some residue may be re-deposited
lint, so be careful to not have lint
producing items in a load which has
darker clothes.
Test synthetic fabric on an inside
seam before using any chemicals or
bleaches.
Select Deep rinse or Extra rinse and
NOT Eco and Fast rinse to help flush
more particles away.
NOTE: Chemicals referred to for stain
removal are available from your local
supermarket, hardware store or the
chemist.
Some detergents have ingredients
which do not fully dissolve and as a
consequence, may leave white
residue or particles evident on the
surface of darker clothes in the
finished wash load.
Pre-treatment sprays and stain
removers can damage plastic
components on your washing
machine.
Do no use dry cleaning fluids or
solvents near your washing machine.
These fluids will damage your
washing machine and may cause an
explosion.
Similarly, some soils may not
dissolve fully, resulting in residue
evident on lighter coloured clothes.
Stained Clothes
Treat all stains as soon as possible. The
longer you leave a stain the harder it will
be to remove. Try soakers and stain
removers first.
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Yellowing Or Greying Clothes
Problem
Greyness
Possible causes
What to do
1. ONLY use low sudsing detergent
for washing machine.
Incorrect wash times and
using insufficient detergent
which can cause redepositing 2. Re-sort load, then re-wash using
of detergent on clothes.
program selections suitable for the
fabric.
Using incorrect type or too
3. If the water is very dirty or very
much detergent can cause
sudsy, repeat 2 above reducing the
poor rinsing and poor spin
amount of detergent you use.
performance.
Mixing whites with very dirty
clothes, eg work clothes.
Yellowing
A build-up of oils in clothes
that come into close contact
with the skin, eg underwear,
T-shirts.
Ageing of clothes.
Iron deposits in the wash
water.
Use of chlorine bleaches on
fabrics with resin finishes.
Incorrect drying.
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1. Re-sort load, then re-wash using
wash program selections suitable
for the fabric.
2. If the water is very dirty or very
sudsy, repeat 1 above reducing the
amount of detergent you use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before call for servicing if you notice the problem as guidance on the table
below. It will be helpful your solution with some temporary symptom. You
washing machine will comeback to work as normal before service people
coming or waiting any queueing from service provider.
For some problems you will get a message in the display screen accompanied by
‘Beeps’.
The message will be brief information about the problem and what you can do to
try and rectify it.
Problem
Display Code
Machine not working
LD
Machine has washed
load but will not spin.
Water in washbowl.
LD
E20
EF0
Will not fill with water
Water flowing into
washbowl indefinitely
Machine goes out of
balance or vibrates
excessively when
spinning
Water on floor
Possible Causes
What to do
Power not switched on
No electricity supply
through the power point
Switch on power point
Check power point with
another appliance
Machine not switched on
Press On-Off switch ON
Water taps not turned on
Turn on taps
Out of balance switch off
Open lid, redistribute load
and close lid
Lid not fully closed
Close lid
Out of balance
Open lid, redistribute load,
close lid
Lid not fully closed
Close lid
Drain hose blocked
Check drain hose for blockage
Too much suds causing
motor temperature
overload
Wait a short while, the wash
will continue
In future, reduce detergent
dose or use low sudsing
(front load) detergent
Water taps not turned on
Turn taps on
Inlet hoses blocked
Clean tap filters/washers
Raise drain hose or fit a
syphon break
Drain hose too low
Refer to installation
instructions for correct
positioning of hose
Machine not level
Make the machine level
Levelling feet not adjusted
Adjust feet to touch the floor
Clothes not evenly
distributed
Redistribute clothes evenly
Too much water for load
size
Loose inlet hose
connections
Check connections at taps
and rear of machine
Incorrect water level for
size of load
Use low water level
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Problem
Display Code
Clothes still dirty after
wash program
Scraping noise on spin
Humming, clicking and
other noises
Possible Causes
What to do
Not enough or no detergent
Check detergent use and
rewash clothes
Too many clothes in load
Remove some clothes and
rewash
Incorrect wash program or
temperature selected
Incorrect water level
selected
Reselect program or
temperature and rewash
Use a higher water level
Bra wire or other thin items
caught between inner and
If the item is visible, remove
it with pliers.
outer washbowls
Use a wash bag in future
Bowl rotation at start of
wash
Normal noise
Brake activation when
stopping after spin
Normal noise
TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT DISPLAYS
Fault information and a guide for when you should call for service.
If you have a problem with your washing machine and before you call service, make
sure you have followed ALL of the instructions that may remedy the problem. You will
find instructions in the ‘Troubleshooting’ section and in the table below.
When the washing machine detects a problem that requires your attention, you will be
alerted. The machine will warn you of this problem by displaying a fault code in the
digital display, accompanied by “Beeping”.
Fault information and the action you should take are described in the following table.
Description
Display Code
Customer action (Summary)
Press and hold the “Start/Hold To Pause” button
for 1.2 seconds to PAUSE machine.
Make sure wall tap is on and hose filter are not
blocked. Raise drain hose if water is flowing out of
drain hose. Press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’ to re-start
wash.
Not filling with
water
If problem remains, call Service.
Flood
E30
If the water is pouring onto the floor, turn OFF
both wall taps. Wait a few minutes to see if the
fault is corrected.
If not, call Service.
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Description
Draining problem
Display Code
E20
Customer action (Summary)
Wait a few minutes to see if the fault is corrected.
If not, press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’ then check the
drain hose for blockage. Press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’
to continue the wash.
If problem remains, call Service.
If water level in wash bowl is low
and water is flooding the floor,
select program ‘Drain & Spin
’ position,
then press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’.
Should this make things worse, press the power
switch and call Service.
Otherwise, press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’ to continue
the wash
Loss of water,
while washing
Water level problem
E30
Wait, this fault may clear itself. If not,
select program ‘Drain & Spin
’ position,
then press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’ to drain
the wash bowl.
If this problem is repeated, call Service.
Motor fault
E50
Wait, this fault may clear itself. If not,
select program ‘Drain & Spin
’ position,
position to drain the wash bowl.
You may have to press ‘Start/Hold To Pause’ to
commence draining.
If this problem is repeated, call Service.
Communication
error
Machine in pause
mode
Incorrect option
selection
Call Service.
SP
Press Start/Hold To Pause.
ERR
Choose the correct option.
Make the machine level.
Out of balance
interruption
Power down
recovery
Adjust feet to touch the floor.
Redistribute clothes evenly, then close the lid to continue.
PR
Wait, this fault may clear itself.
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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Ecological hints
Packaging materials
To save water, energy and to help
protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:
The materials marked with the symbol
are recyclable.
Normally soiled laundry may be
washed without prewashing in order
to save detergent, water and time
(the environment is protected too!).
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
The machine works more
economically if it is fully loaded.
This means that they can be recycled by
disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.
With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.
Old machine
Measure out detergent according to
the water hardness, the degree of
soiling and the quantity of laundry
being washed.
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.
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