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124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General safety Use • In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause damage. • This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Child safety • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Children are often not aware of the dangers of electrical appliances. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not allowed to play with the appliance. • When the appliance is to be scrapped, pull the plug out of the socket, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 85 cm 60 cm 57 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton Synthetics, delicate fabrics Woollens 6 kg 2.5 kg 2 kg SPIN SPEED 1000 rpm max.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Transit devices 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 rear right-hand bolt. 2. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Your new washing machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ■ The temperature selector dial allows you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. ■ The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.
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4970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: Bathrobe Napkin Quilt cover Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Towelling towel Tea cloth Night dress Ladies’ briefs Man’s work shirt Man’s shirt Man’s pyjamas Blouse Men’s underpants Sorting the laundry • Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Quantity of detergent to be used Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
124970130.qxd i 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) International wash symbols International wash code code symbols These onon fabric labels, in order to help you you choose the best way to treat Thesesymbols symbolsappear appear fabric labels, in order to help choose the best way to your treat laundry. your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 5. Select the temperature 60 Turn the temperature selector dial to the required temperature. M0021 6. Select the required programme 2 Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme. M0025S 7.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme table Normal programmes for cotton and linen Programme Max. Additional function with quantity of laundry buttons Programme description Temperature Fabric 60°-95° WHITE COTTON WITH PREWASH, i. e. highly soiled work shirts, sheets, tablecloths, underwear, handtowels 6 kg Prewash at 40°C Wash at 60°C - 95°C 3 rinses Long spin 60°-95° WHITE COTTON WITHOUT PREWASH, i. e.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme table Gentle programmes for synthetics, delicates and woollens Programme Temperature Fabric Additional function with buttons Max. quantity of laundry Programme description 30°-60° SYNTHETICS WITH PREWASH heavy soiled synthetic items 2.5 kg Prewash at 40°C Wash at 30°C - 60°C 3 rinses Stop with water in tub(*) 30°-60° SYNTHETICS WITHOUT PREWASH synthetics, underwear, slightly soiled non-iron shirts 2.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Detergent dispenser drawer After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 4. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. P1090 Screw the hose back onto the tap. 5.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem Possible cause • The machine does not start up: • Check that the door is firmly closed. • Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. • Check that the main fuse has not blown. • Check that the programme selector dial is positioned correctly. • Check that the ON/OFF button has been depressed.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 22 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Problem Possible cause • The door will not open: • The programme is still running. • The door lock has not been released. • Water in tub. • Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: • 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.
124970130.qxd 27/04/01 15.28 Pagina 23 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.