EN Washing Machine User Manual · (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). • The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. • The appliance

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EN Washing Machine User Manual

CONTENTS1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................32. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................43. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 64. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 95. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 96. DIAL AND BUTTONS....................................................................................... 117. PROGRAMMES............................................................................................... 148. SETTINGS........................................................................................................189. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 1910. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 1911. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 2312. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................2413. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................2814. CONSUMPTION VALUES..............................................................................3115. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................3216. ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................33

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICEAlways use original spare parts.When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have thefollowing data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATIONBefore the installation and use of the appliance, carefullyread the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is notresponsible for any injuries or damages that are theresult of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep theinstructions in a safe and accessible location for futurereference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experienceand knowledge if they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning the use of the appliance in asafe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and personswith very extensive and complex disabilities shall bekept away unless continuously supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be keptaway unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.• Keep detergents away from children.• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be

activated.• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety• Do not change the specification of this appliance.• Do not exceed the maximum load of 10 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

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• The operating water pressure at the water entry pointfrom the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base must not becovered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• The appliance must be connected to the water mainsusing the new supplied hose sets, or other new hosesets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its AuthorisedService Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoidan electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate theappliance and disconnect the mains plug from thesocket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steamto clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use onlyneutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 Installation

The installation must complywith relevant nationalregulations.

• Remove all the packaging and thetransit bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.If the appliance is to be moved in thefuture they must be reattached to lockthe drum to prevent an internaldamage.

• Always take care when moving theappliance as it is heavy. Always usesafety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use a damagedappliance.

• Follow the installation instructionssupplied with the appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliancewhere the temperature can be lessthan 0°C or where it is exposed to theweather.

• The floor area on which the applianceis to be installed must be flat, stable,heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulationbetween the appliance and the floor.

• Do not install the appliance directlyabove a floor drain.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessaryspace between the appliance and theflooring.

• Do not install the appliance where theappliance door cannot be fullyopened.

• Do not put a container to collectpossible water leakage under theappliance. Contact the Authorised

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Service Centre to ensure whichaccessories can be used.

2.2 Electrical connection• The appliance must be earthed.• Always use a correctly installed

shockproof socket.• Make sure that the parameters on the

rating plate are compatible with theelectrical ratings of the mains powersupply.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters andextension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage tothe mains plug and to the mainscable. Should the mains cable need tobe replaced, this must be carried outby our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mainssocket only at the end of theinstallation. Make sure that there isaccess to the mains plug after theinstallation.

• Do not touch the mains cable or themains plug with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable todisconnect the appliance. Always pullthe mains plug.

• This appliance complies with theE.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Water connection• Do not cause damage to the water

hoses.• Before connection to new pipes, pipes

not used for a long time, where repairwork has been carried out or newdevices fitted (water meters, etc.), letthe water flow until it is clean andclear.

• Ensure that there are no visible waterleaks during and after the first use ofthe appliance.

• Do not use an extension hose if theinlet hose is too short. Contact theservice centre for the replacement ofthe inlet hose.

• You can extend the drain hose tomaximum 400 cm. Contact theservice centre for the other drain hoseand the extension.

2.4 UseWARNING!Risk of injury, electric shock,fire, burns or damage to theappliance.

• This appliance is for household useonly.

• Follow the safety instructions on thedetergent packaging.

• Do not put flammable products oritems that are wet with flammableproducts in, near or on the appliance.

• Make sure that all metal objects areremoved from the laundry.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavilysoiled with oil, grease or other greasysubstances. It can damage rubberparts of the washing machine.Prewash such fabrics by hand beforeloading them into the washingmachine.

• Do not touch the glass door while aprogramme is in operation. The glasscan get hot.

2.5 Service• To repair the appliance contact an

Authorised Service Centre.• Use original spare parts only.

2.6 DisposalWARNING!Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from themains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cableclose to the appliance and dispose ofit.

• Remove the door catch to preventchildren or pets from becomingtrapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance inaccordance with local requirementsfor the disposal of Waste Electricaland Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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3. INSTALLATIONWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Unpacking1. Remove the external film. If necessary,

use a cutter.2. Remove the cardboard top and thepolystyrene packaging materials.

3. Open the door. Remove all the items fromthe drum .

4. Put the front polystyrene packagingelement on the floor under the appliance.Carefully put down the appliance onto its rearside.

5. Remove the polystyrene protection fromthe bottom. Put the appliance back into anupright position.

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6. Remove the power supply cable and thedrain hose from the hose holders.It is possible to see water flowing from thedrain hose. This is because the washingmachine has been tested at the factory.

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7. Remove the three transit bolts and pull outthe plastic spacers.

8. Put the plastic caps, that you find in theuser manual bag, in the holes.

We recommend that youkeep the packaging andthe transit bolts for anytransport of the appliance.

3.2 Information for installation1. Positioning and levellingCorrectly adjusting the appliance so thatit is level prevents vibration, noise andmovement of the appliance when inoperation.1. Install the appliance on a flat hardfloor. The appliance must be levelled andstable. Make sure that the appliancedoes not touch the wall or other units andthere is air circulation below theappliance.2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust thelevel. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.

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WARNING!Do not put cardboard, woodor equivalent materialsbelow the appliance feet toadjust the level.

2. The inlet hoseCAUTION!Make sure there is nodamage to hoses and thereare no leaks from thecouplings. Do not use anextension hose if the inlethose is too short. Contactthe service centre for areplacement inlet hose.

1. Connect the water inlet hose to theback of the appliance.

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20O

45O

45O

2. Position it toward left or rightdepending on the positon of the watertap. Make sure that the inlet hose is notin vertical position.

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3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to setit in the correct position.4. Connect the water inlet hose to thecold water tap with 3/4'' thread.3. Water drainageThe drain hose should stay at a height ofno less than 60 cm and not more than100 cm.

You can extend the drainhose to maximum 400 cm.Contact the authorisedservice centre for the otherdrain hose and theextension.

It is possible to connect the drain hose indifferent ways:1. Make a U shape with the drain hoseand put it around the plastic hose guide.

2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten theguide to the water tap or to the wall.

Make sure that the plasticguide cannot move when theappliance drains and thedrain hose end is notimmersed in the water.There may be a return ofdirty water into theappliance.

3. If the end of the drain hose looks likethis (see the picture), you can push it

directly into the stand pipe.

4. To a stand pipe with vent-hole -Insert the drain hose directly into a drainpipe. Refer to the illustration.

The end of the drain hosemust always be ventilated ,i.e. the inner diameter of thedrain pipe (min. 38 mm -min. 1.5") must be largerthan the external diameter ofthe drain hose.

5.Without the plastic hose guide, to asink spigot- Put the drain hose in thespigot and tighten it with a clamp. Referto the illustration.

Make sure that the drain hose makes aloop to prevent particles going into theappliance from the sink.

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6. Position the hose directly to a built-indrain pipe in the room wall and tighten

it with a clamp.

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION4.1 Appliance overview

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1 Worktop2 Detergent dispenser3 Control panel4 Door handle5 Rating plate6 Drain pump filter7 Feet for levelling the appliance

8 Drain hose9 Inlet hose connection10 Mains cable11 Transit bolts12 Hose support

5. CONTROL PANEL5.1 Special featuresYour new washing machine meets allmodern requirements for an effectivetreatment of laundry with low water,energy and detergent consumption andwill care for fabrics.

• The SensiCare System automaticallyadjusts the programme duration to thelaundry in the drum to achieve perfectwashing results in the minimumpossible time.

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5.2 Control panel description

On/Off

Cotton

Synthetics

Delicate

Rapid 14 min.

Rinse

Drain/Spin

Cotton Eco

Wool

Silk

Duvet

Anti-Allergy

Sport

Outdoor

Denim

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1 Programme dial2 Spin reduction options touch button

3 Temperature touch button 4 Display5 Delay start touch button 6 Time manager touch button 7 Start/Pause touch button

8 Easy iron touch button 9 Soft Plus touch button 10 Extra rinse touch button 11 Stain touch button 12 Prewash touch button 13 On/Off push button

5.3 Display

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The Temperature area:Temperature indicatorCold water indicator

Child safety lock indicator.

Delay start indicator.

Door locked indicator.

The digital indicator can show:• Programme duration (e. g. ).• Delay time (e. g. ).• Cycle end ( ).• Warning code (e.g. ).

Time Manager bars level indicator.

Maximum laundry weight indicator.

Add garments indicator. Lights on during the beginning of theWash phase, while the user can still pause the appliance andadd more laundry.

Drum clean indicator.

Night indicator.

Rinse Hold indicator.

The spin area:Spin speed indicatorNo Spin indicator. Spin phase is off.

6. DIAL AND BUTTONS6.1 Introduction

The options/functions arenot available with allwashing programmes.Check the compatibilitybetween options/functionsand washing programmes inthe "Programme Chart". Anoption/function can excludeanother one, in this case theappliance doesn't allow youto set incompatible options/functions.

6.2 On/Off Press this button for a few seconds toactivate or deactivate the appliance. Twodifferent tunes sound while switching theappliance on or off.As the Stand-by function automaticallydeactivates the appliance after severalminutes to reduce the energyconsumption, you may need to activatethe appliance again.For more details, refer to Stand-byparagraph in Daily Use chapter.

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6.3 Temperature When you select a washing programme,the appliance automatically proposes adefault temperature.Touch this button repeatedly until thedesired temperature value appears onthe display.When the display shows the indicators

, the appliance does not heat thewater.

6.4 Spin When you set a programme, theappliance automatically sets themaximum spin speed allowed, except forprogramme Denim. With this option youcan change the default spin speed.Touch repeatedly this button to:• Decrease the spin speed. The

display shows only the spin speedsavailable for the set programme.

• Additional spin options No Spin.

Set this option to deactivate all spinphases. The appliance performs theonly draining phase of the selectedwashing programme. Set this optionfor very delicate fabrics. The rinsesphase uses more water for somewashing programmes

• Activate the Rinse Hold option.The final spin is not performed. Thewater of the last rinse is not drainedout to prevent the fabrics fromcreasing. The washing programmeends with water in the drum.The display show the indicator .The door stays locked and the drumturns regularly to reduce creasing.You must drain the water to unlockthe door.If you touch the Start/Pause button,the appliance performs the spinningphase and drains the water.

The appliance emptiesthe water outautomatically after 18hours approximately.

• Activate the Night option.

The intermediate and the finalspinning phases are suppressed andthe programme ends with water in thedrum. This helps to reduce creasing.The display shows the indicator .The door stays locked. The drumturns regularly to reduce creasing.You must drain the water to unlockthe door.As the programme is very quiet, it issuitable for use at night time whencheaper electricity tariffs areavailable. In some programmes therinses are performed with more water.If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs theonly draining phase.

The appliance emptiesthe water outautomatically after 18hours approximately.

6.5 Prewash With this option you can add a prewashphase to a washing programme.The corresponding indicator above thetouch button illuminates.• Use this option to add a pre-wash

phase at 30 °C before the washingphase.This option is recommended forheavily soiled laundry, especially ifcontaining sand, dust, mud and othersolid particles.

The options can increase theprogramme duration.

6.6 Stain Touch this button to add the stain phaseto a programme.The corresponding indicator above thetouch button illuminates.Use this option for laundry with hardstains to remove.When you set this option, put the stainremover into compartment .


This option increases theprogramme duration.This option is not availablewith a temperature lowerthan 40 °C.

6.7 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can add a few rinsesaccording to the selected washingprogramme.Use this option for people with allergiesto detergent residues and with sensitiveskin.

This option increases theprogramme duration.

The corresponding indicator above thetouch button illuminates and also stayspermanently on during next cycles untilthis option is deactivated.

6.8 Permanent Soft Plus Set this option to optimise the fabricsoftener distribution and improve fabricsoftness.Recommended when you use fabricsoftener.

This option increases theprogramme duration.

The corresponding indicator above thetouch button illuminates and also stayspermanently on during next cycles untilthis option is deactivated.

6.9 Easy IronThe appliance carefully washes andspins the laundry to prevent the creases.The appliance decreases the spin speed,uses more water and adapts theprogramme duration to the type oflaundry.The related indicator comes on.

6.10 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start ofa programme to a more convenient time.

Touch the button repeatedly to set therequired delay. The time increases insteps of 1 hour up to 20 hours.

After touching the Start/Pause button, the display shows the indicator

and the selected delay time and theappliance begins the countdown and thedoor is locked.

6.11 Time Manager With this option you can reduce theprogramme duration depending on theload size and the degree of soiling.When you set a washing programme, thedisplay shows the default duration and

dashes.

Touch Time manager button toreduce the programme durationaccording to your needs. The displayshows the new programme duration anda number of dashes will decreaseaccordingly:

suitable for a full load of normallysoiled garments.

a quick cycle for a full load of lightlysoiled garments.

very quick cycle for a smaller lightlysoiled load (max. half loadrecommended).

the shortest cycle to freshen up asmall amount of laundry.The Time Manager is available only withthe programmes in the table.

indicatorCot‐

ton

Cot‐tonEco

Syn‐thet‐ics

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indicatorCot‐

ton

Cot‐tonEco

Syn‐thet‐ics

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1) Default duration for all programmes.

6.12 Start/Pause Touch the Start/Pause button to start,pause the appliance or interrupt arunning programme.

7. PROGRAMMES7.1 Programme Chart

ProgrammeDefault tem‐peratureTemperaturerange

MaximumspinspeedSpinspeedrange[rpm ]

Maxi‐mumload

Programme description(Type of load and soil level)

Cotton 40 °C90 °C - Cold

1400 rpm(1400-400)

10 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normaland heavy soil.

Cotton Eco1)

40 °C60 °C - 40 °C

1400 rpm(1400-400)

10 kg White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.Normal soil. The energy consumption decrea‐ses and the time of the washing programme isextended.

Synthetics40 °C60 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200 -400)

4 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Nor‐mal soil.

Delicate40 °C40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200-400)

4 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscoseand mixed fabrics requiring gentler wash‐ing. Normal soil.

Rapid 14 min.

30 °C

800 rpm(800- 400)

1,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soiland items to freshen up.

Rinse 1400 rpm(1400-400)

10 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very deli‐cate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spin‐ning the laundry. The default spin speed is theone used for cotton programmes. Reduce thespin speed accordingly to the type of laundry.If necessary, set the Extra Rinse option to addrinses. With a low spin speed, the applianceperforms delicate rinses and a short spin.




Maxi‐mumload


Drain/Spin 1400 rpm(1400-400)

10 kg To spin the laundry and to drain the water inthe drum. All fabrics, except woollens anddelicate fabrics.

Anti-Allergy 60 °C

1400 rpm(1400 -400)

10 kg White cotton items. This programme re‐moves micro-organisms thanks to a washingphase with the temperature maintained above60°C for some minutes. This helps in remov‐ing germs, bacteria, micro-organism and parti‐cles. The addition of vapour together with anadditional rinsing phase ensures a proper re‐moval of detergent residues and pollens/aller‐genic items, making it suitable for delicate andsensitive skins .

Duvet 40 °C60 °C - Cold

800 rpm(800 - 400)

3 kg Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes,duvets, down jackets and similar items.

Silk 30 °C

800 rpm(800 - 400)

3 kg Special programme for silk and mixed syn‐thetic items.

Wool 40 °C40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200-400)

1,5 kg Machine washable wool, hand washablewool and other fabrics with «hand washing»care symbol2).

Sport30 °C40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200 -400)

4 kg Mixed fabric sportswear. Light soil items oritems to refresh.

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Maxi‐mumload


Outdoor 30 °C40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200-400)

2 kg3)

1 kg4)Do not use fabric softener andmake sure that there is no soften‐er residue in the detergent dis‐penser.

Synthetic sport items. This programme isdesigned to gently wash modern outdoorsportswear and is also suitable for gym, cy‐cling or jogging clothes or similar. The recom‐mended laundry load is 2 kg.Waterproof, waterproof-breathable and wa‐ter repellent fabrics. This programme can al‐so be used as a water repellency restoring cy‐cle, specifically tailored for treating clotheswith a hydrophobic coating. To perform thewater repellency restoring cycle, proceed asfollows:• Pour the washing detergent in the com‐

partment .• Pour a special water repellency restorer for

fabric into the softener compartment of thedrawer .

• Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg.To further improve the water re‐pellency restoring action, dry thelaundry in a tumble dryer by set‐ting the Outdoor drying pro‐gramme (if available and if thegarment care label permits tum‐ble drying).




Maxi‐mumload


Denim 30 °C40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm(1200 -400)

4 kg Special programme for Denim clothingwith delicate washing phase to minimizecolour fading and marks. For better care areduced load size is recommended.

1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro‐gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient pro‐grammes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiledcotton laundry.

The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperaturedeclared for the selected programme.

2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that thedrum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.3) Washing programme.4) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.

Programme options compatibilityPro‐gramme

Cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

CottonEco

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Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Delicate ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Rapid 14min. ■ ■ ■ ■

Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Drain/Spin ■ ■ ■

Anti-Aller‐gy

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Duvet ■ ■ ■ ■

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Pro‐gramme

Silk ■ ■ ■

Wool ■ ■ ■ ■

Sport ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Outdoor■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Denim ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue

The wool wash cycle of this machine hasbeen approved by The Woolmark Compa‐ny for the washing of wool garments label‐led as «hand wash» provided that the gar‐ments are washed according to the instruc‐tions issued by the manufacturer of thiswashing machine. Follow the garment carelabel for drying and other laundry instruc‐tions. M1512The Woolmark symbol is a Certificationmark in many countries.

8. SETTINGS8.1 Acoustic signalsThis appliance has different acousticsignals, that operate when:• You activate the appliance (special

short tune).• You deactivate the appliance (special

short tune).• You touch the buttons (click sound).• You make an invalid selection (3 short

sounds).• The programme is completed

(sequence of sounds for about 2minutes).

• The appliance has a malfunction(sequence of short sounds for about 5minutes).

To deactivate/activate the acousticsignals when the programme iscompleted, touch the and the

buttons simultaneously for about 2seconds. The display shows On/Off

If you deactivate theacoustic signals, theycontinue to operate whenthe appliance has amalfunction.

8.2 Child LockWith this option you can prevent childrenfrom playing with the control panel.• To activate/deactivate this option,

hold down the button until comes on/goes off on the display.

The appliance will default to this optionafter you switch it off.The Child Lock function may not beavailable for a few seconds afterswitching the appliance on.


9. BEFORE FIRST USE1. Make sure that the electrical power is

available and the water tap is open.2. Pour a small quantity of detergent

into the compartment marked by .3. Set and start a programme for cotton

at the highest temperature withoutany laundry in the drum.

This removes all possible dirt from thedrum and the tub.

10. DAILY USEWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.

10.1 Activating the appliance1. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.2. Open the water tap.A short tune sounds.

10.2 Loading the laundry1. Open the appliance door.2. Shake the items before you put them

in the appliance.3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item

at a time.Do not put too much laundry in the drum.4. Close the door firmly.

CAUTION!Make sure that no laundrygets caught between theseal and the door to avoidrisk of water leakage anddamage to the laundry.

Washing heavily oiled,greasy stains could causedamage to rubber parts ofthe washing machine.

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10.3 Filling the detergent and additives

Compartment for prewashphase, soak programme or stainremover.

Compartment for washingphase.

Compartment for liquid additives(fabric conditioner, starch).

Maximum level for quantity of liq‐uid additives.

Flap for powder or liquid deter‐gent.

Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of thedetergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed themaximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee thebest washing results.

After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue fromthe detergent dispenser.

10.4 Check the position of thedetergent flap1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until

it stops.

2. Press the lever down to remove thedispenser.

3. To use powder detergent, turn theflap up.

4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flapdown.

With the flap in the position DOWN:• Do not use gelatinous or thick

liquid detergents.• Do not exceed to liquid detergent

dose indicated on the flap.• Do not set the prewash phase.• Do not set the delay start function.

5. Measure out the detergent and thefabric conditioner.

6. Carefully close the detergentdispenser.


Make sure that the flap does not cause ablockage when you close the drawer.

10.5 Setting a programme1. Turn the programme dial to select the

desired washing programme.The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes.The display shows an indicativeprogramme duration.2. To change the temperature and/or

the spin speed, touch the relatedbuttons.

3. If desired, set one or more options bytouching the related buttons. Therelated indicators illuminate on thedisplay and the given informationchanges accordingly.

If a selection is not possiblean acoustic signal soundsand the display shows

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10.6 Starting a programmeTouch the Start/Pause button to startthe programme.The related indicator stops flashing andstays on.The programme starts, the door islocked. The display shows the indicator

.The drain pump can operateshortly before the appliancefills water.

10.7 Starting a programme withthe delay start1. Touch the Delay Start buttonrepeatedly until the display shows thedesired delay time. On the display theindicator shows .2. Touch the Start/Pause button. Theappliance door locks and starts thecountdown of the delay start. The displayshows the indicator .When the countdown is completed, theprogramme starts automatically.

Cancelling the delay start afterthe countdown has startedTo cancel the delay start:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button topause the appliance. The relatedindicator flashes.

2. Touch the Delay Start buttonrepeatedly until the display shows and the indicator goes off.

3. Touch the Start/Pause buttonagain to start the programmeimmediately.

Changing the delay start afterthe countdown has startedTo change the delay start:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button topause the appliance. The relatedindicator flashes.

2. Touch the Delay Start buttonrepeatedly until the display shows thedesired delay time.

3. Touch the Start/Pause buttonagain to start the new countdown.

10.8 The SensiCare Systemload detectionAfter touching the Start/Pause button:1. The SensiCare System starts

estimating the weight of the load to

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calculate the real programmeduration. During this phase the TimeManager bars placed below thetime digits play a simple animation.

2. After about 15-20 minutes the TimeManager bars disappear and newcycle duration is displayed.The appliance automatically adjuststhe programme duration to the loadto achieve perfect washing results inthe minimum possible time.

10.9 Interrupting a programmeand changing the optionsWhen the programme is running, youcan change only some options:

1. Touch the button Start/Pause .The related indicator flashes.2. Change the options. The given

information in the display changesaccordingly.

3. Touch the button Start/Pause again.

The washing programme continues.

10.10 Cancelling a runningprogramme1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the

programme and to deactivate theappliance.

2. Press the button On/Off again toactivate the appliance.

If the SensiCare System hascompleted and the waterfilling has already started,the new programme starts without repeating theSensiCare System. Thewater and the detergent arenot drained out in order toavoid waste.

There is also an alternative way ofcancelling:1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset"position .2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows

.Now, you can set a new washingprogramme.

10.11 Opening the door -Adding garments

If the temperature and levelof the water in the drum aretoo high and/or the drum isstill rotating you cannot openthe door.

While a programme or the delay startoperates, the appliance door is locked.

1. Touch the button Start/Pause .In the display the related door lockindicator goes off.2. Open the appliance door. If

necessary, add or remove the items.3. Close the door and touch the Start/

Pause button.The programme or the delay startcontinues.

10.12 End of the programmeWhen the programme has finished, theappliance stops automatically. Theacoustic signals operate (if they areactive). The display shows

The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off.

The door unlocks and the indicator goes off.

1. Press button On/Off to deactivatethe appliance.

After five minutes from the end of theprogramme, the energy saving functionautomatically deactivates the appliance.

When you activate theappliance again, the displayshows the end of theprevious programme. Turnthe programme dial to set anew cycle.

2. Remove the laundry from theappliance.

3. Make sure that the drum is empty.4. Keep the door and the detergent

dispenser slightly ajar to preventmildew and odours.

5. Close the water tap.


10.13 Draining water out afterend of cycleIf you have chosen a programme or anoption that does not empty out the waterof the last rinse, the programme iscompleted, but:

• The time area shows and thedisplay shows the door locked .

• The drum still turns at regularintervals to prevent creases in thelaundry.

• The door stays locked.• You must drain the water to open the

door:1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to

decrease the spin speed proposedby the appliance.

2. Press the Start/Pause button:• If you have set Rinse Hold the

appliance drains the water andspins.

• If you have set Night theappliance only drains the water

The option indicator Rinse Hold andNight disappears.3. When the programme is completed

and the door locked indicator goes off, you can open the door.

4. Press the On/Off button for a fewseconds to deactivate the appliance.

10.14 Stand-by optionThe Stand-by function automaticallydeactivates the appliance to reduce theenergy consumption when:• You do not use the appliance for 5

minutes .Press the button On/Off to activatethe appliance again.

• 5 minutes after the end of the washingprogrammePress the On/Off button to activatethe appliance again.The display shows the end of the lastprogramme.Turn the programme dial to set a newcycle.

If the dial is rotated to the "Reset"position , the appliance automaticallyturns off in 30 seconds.

If you set a programme or anoption that ends with waterin the drum, the Stand-byfunction doesn't deactivatethe appliance to remind youto drain the water.

11. HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.

11.1 The laundry load• Divide the laundry into: white,

coloured, synthetics, delicates andwool.

• Follow the washing instructions on thelaundry care labels.

• Do not wash white and coloured itemstogether.

• Some coloured items can discolourwith the first wash. We recommendthat you wash them separately for thefirst couple of times.

• Button up pillowcases, close zippers,hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.

• Empty pockets and unfold.

• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool anditems with printed illustrations insideout.

• Pre-treat tough stains.• Wash heavy soil stains with a special

detergent.• Be careful with curtains. Remove the

hooks and put the curtains in awashing bag or pillowcase.

• Do not wash laundry without hems orwith cuts.

• Use a washing bag to wash smalland/or delicate items (e.g. underwiredbras, belts, tights, etc. ).

• A very small load can cause balanceproblems with the spin phase leadingto excessive vibration. If this occurs:a. interrupt the programme and

open the door (refer to "DailyUse" chapter);

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b. manually redistribute the load sothat the items are spaced evenlyaround the tub;

c. press the Start/Pause button.The spin phase continues.

11.2 Stubborn stainsFor some stains, water and detergent isnot sufficient.We recommend that you pre-treat thesestains before you put the items in theappliance.Special stain removers are available.Use the special stain remover that isapplicable to the type of stain and fabric.

11.3 Detergents and othertreatments• Only use detergents and other

treatments specially made forwashing machines:– powder detergents for all types of

fabric, excluding delicate. Preferpowder detergents containingbleach for whites and laundrysanitization

– liquid detergents, preferably forlow temperature washprogrammes (60 °C max) for alltypes of fabric, or special ones forwoollens only.

• Do not mix different types ofdetergents.

• To help the environment, do not usemore than the recommended quantityof detergent.

• Follow the instructions that you findon packaging of the detergents orother treatments without exceedingthe indicated maximum level ( ).

• Use the recommended detergents forthe type and colour of the fabric, theprogramme temperature and the levelof soil.

11.4 Ecological hints• Set a programme without the prewash

phase to wash laundry with normalsoil.

• Always start a washing programmewith the maximum load of laundryallowed.

• If you pre-treat the stains or use astain remover, set a programme witha low temperature.

• To use the correct quantity ofdetergent, check the water hardnessof your domestic system. Refer to"Water hardness".

11.5 Water hardnessIf the water hardness in your area is highor moderate, we recommend that youuse a water softener for washingmachines. In areas where the waterhardness is soft it is not necessary to usea water softener.To find out the water hardness in yourarea, contact your local water authority.Use the correct quantity of watersoftener. Follow the instructions that youfind on the packaging of the product.

12. CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.

12.1 External cleaningClean the appliance with mild soap andwarm water only. Fully dry all thesurfaces.

CAUTION!Do not use alcohol, solventsor chemical products.

CAUTION!Do not clean the metalsurfaces with chlorine-baseddetergent.

12.2 DescalingIf the water hardness in yourarea is high or moderate, werecommend that you use awater descaling product forwashing machines.


Regularly examine the drum to check forlimescale.Regular detergents already contain watersoftening agents, but we recommend torun a cycle with an empty drum and adescaling product occasionally.

Always follow theinstructions that you find onthe packaging of theproduct.

12.3 Maintenance washThe repeated and prolonged use of lowtemperature programmes can causedetergent deposits, fluff residues,bacterial growth inside the drum and thetub. This could generate bad odours andmildew. To eliminate these deposits andclean the inner part of the appliance, runa maintenance wash regularly (at leastonce a month).

Refer to Cleaning the drumchapter.

12.4 Door seal

Regularly examine the seal and removeall objects from the inner part.

12.5 Cleaning the drumRegularly examine the drum to preventrust forming.Clean the drum with special products forstainless steel.

Always follow theinstructions that you find onthe packaging of theproduct.

For a thorough clean:

• Remove all laundry from thedrum.

• Select the Cotton programmewith the highest temperatureAdd a small quantity of powderdetergent into the empty drum, inorder to rinse out any leftresidues.Occasionally, at theend of a cycle thedisplay may show theicon This is arecommendation toperform the “drumcleaning”.

12.6 Cleaning the detergentdispenserTo prevent possible deposits of drieddetergent or clotted fabric softenerand/or formation of mould in thedetergent dispenser drawer, once in awhile carry out the following cleaningprocedure:1. Open the drawer. Press the catch

downwards as indicated in thepicture and pull it out.

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2. Remove the top part of the additivecompartment to aid cleaning andflush it out under running warmwater, to remove any traces ofaccumulated detergent. Aftercleaning, put the top part back intoposition.

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3. Make sure that all detergent residueis removed from the upper and lowerpart of the recess. Use a small brushto clean the recess.

4. Insert the detergent drawer into theguide rails and close it. Run therinsing programme without anyclothes in the drum.

12.7 Cleaning the drain pumpRegularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean.Clean the drain pump if:• The appliance does not drain the water.• The drum does not turn.• The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.• The display shows the alarm code

WARNING!• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.• Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates.• Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until

the water cools down .• Repeat Step 3 several times by closing and opening the valve until the

water stops flowing out.

Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter.


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WARNING!Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate,contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure also that you tightenthe filter correctly to prevent leakages.

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12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

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12.9 Emergency drainIf the appliance cannot drain the water,carry out the same procedure, describedin 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. Ifnecessary, clean the pump.

12.10 Frost precautionsIf the appliance is installed in an areawhere the temperature can reach valuesaround 0° C or drop below, remove theremaining water from the inlet hose andthe drain pump.1. Disconnect the mains plug from the

mains socket.2. Close the water tap.

3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose ina container and let the water flow outof the hose.

4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to theemergency drain procedure.

5. When the drain pump is empty,install the inlet hose again.

WARNING!Make sure that thetemperature is higher than 0°C before you use theappliance again.The manufacturer is notresponsible for damagescaused by low temperatures.

13. TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.

13.1 IntroductionThe appliance does not start or it stopsduring operation.

First try to find a solution to the problem(refer to the table). If the problempersists, contact the Authorised ServiceCentre.In case of major problems, theacoustic signals operate, the displayshows an alarm code and the Start/


Pause button may flashcontinuously:

• - The appliance does not fillwith water properly. Start theappliance again by pressing Start/Pause button. After 5 seconds thedoor will be unlocked.

• - The appliance does not drainthe water.

• - The appliance door is open ornot closed correctly. Please check thedoor!

If the appliance isoverloaded, removesome items from thedrum and/or hold thedoor shut while touchingthe Start/Pause button until the indicator

stops flashing (seethe picture below).

• - The mains supply is unstable.Wait until the mains supply is stable.

• - No communication betweenelectronic elements of the appliance.Switch it off and switch on again. Theprogramme was not finished properlyor the appliance stopped too early. Ifthe alarm code appears again,contact the Authorised ServiceCentre.

WARNING!Deactivate the appliancebefore carrying out anycheck.

13.2 Possible failures

Problem Possible solution

The programme doesnot start.

• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to themains socket.

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse

box.• Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched.• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the

end of countdown.• Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.• Check the position of the knob on the selected pro‐

gramme.

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The appliance does notfill with water properly.

• Make sure that the water tap is open.• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not

too low. For this information, contact your local waterauthority.

• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or

bends.• Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is

correct.• Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of

the valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.

The appliance fills withwater and drains imme‐diately

• Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position.The hose may be positioned too low. Refer to "Installa‐tion instruction".

The appliance does notdrain the water.

• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.• Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the

filter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning".• Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is cor‐

rect.• Set the drain programme if you set a programme with‐

out drain phase.• Set the drain programme if you set an option which

ends with water in the tub.

The spin phase doesnot operate or thewashing cycle lasts lon‐ger than usual.

• Set the spin programme.• Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the

filter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning".• Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin

phase again. This problem may be caused by balanceproblems.

There is water on thefloor.

• Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses aretight and there is not water leakages.

• Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hosehave no damages.

• Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correctquantity of it.

You cannot open theappliance door.

• Make sure that a washing programme that ends withwater in tub, has been selected.

• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in

the drum.• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appli‐

ance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.



The appliance makesan unusual noise andvibrates.

• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Referto "Installation instruction".

• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit boltsare removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".

• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be toosmall.

The programme dura‐tion increases or de‐creases during pro‐gramme execution.

• The SensiCare System is able to adjust the programmeduration according to the type and the laundry load size.Refer to "The SensiCare System load detection" in "Dai‐ly Use" chapter.

The washing results arenot satisfactory.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐gent.

• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains be‐fore you wash the laundry.

• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.• Decrease the laundry load.

Too much foam in thedrum during the wash‐ing cycle.

• Reduce the quantity of detergent.

After the washing cycle,there are some deter‐gent residues in the dis‐penser drawer.

• Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP forpowder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).

• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser ac‐cording the indications given in this user manual.

After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point ofinterruption.If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problemcontinues, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

14. CONSUMPTION VALUES

Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand‐ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type oflaundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltageand the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing pro‐gramme duration.

Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improvethe quality of product.

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Programmes Load(kg)

Energycon‐sumption(kWh)

Watercon‐sumption(litre)

Approxi‐mate pro‐grammeduration(minutes)

Remain‐ing mois‐ture (%)1)

Cotton 60°C 10 2,04 87 240 52

Cotton 40°C 10 1,40 83 210 52

Synthetics 40°C 4 0,80 61 140 35

Delicate 40°C 4 0,56 75 95 35

Wool 30°C 1,5 0,42 62 75 30

Standard cotton programmes

Standard 60°C cotton 10 0,92 57 246 52



1) At the end of spin phase.

Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)0.30 0.30

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regu‐lation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC .

15. TECHNICAL DATADimension Width/ Height/ Depth/

Total depth600 mm/ 850 mm/ 631 mm/ 660mm

Electrical connection VoltageOverall powerFuseFrequency

230 V2200 W10 A50 Hz

Level of protection against ingress of solid parti‐cles and moisture ensured by the protective cov‐er, except where the low voltage equipment hasno protection against moisture

IPX4

Water supply pressure MinimumMaximum

0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)8 bar (0,8 MPa)

Water supply 1) Cold water

Maximum Load Cotton 10 kg

Energy Efficiency Class A+++ -20%


Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.

15.1 Additional technical data

Brand logo ELECTROLUX

Name of the distributor Electrolux Lehel Kft1142 BudapestErzsébet kir.né útja 87

Model denomination EW6F341S

Measure unit

Energy class (on scale from A to D, where A -most effective and D - least effec‐tive)

A+++-20%

Washing performance (on scale from A to G, where A -higher and G - lower performance)

A

Spin drying performance (on scale from A to G, where A -better and G - worse)

B

Residual humidity % 52

Maximum spin speed rpm 1400

Wash load kg 10

Average annual energy1) kWh 190

Average annual water con‐sumption1)

litres 11790

Washing noise on normal 60°C cotton programme

dB(A) re 1pW 53

Spinning noise on normal 60°C cotton programme

dB(A) re 1pW 76

1) Complies with EN60456.

16. ACCESSORIES16.1 Fixing plate kit(4055171146)Available from your authorised dealer.If you install the appliance on a plinth,secure the appliance in the fixing plates.Read carefully the instructions suppliedwith the accessory.

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16.2 Stacking kit

The tumble dryer can be stacked on thetop of the washing machine only byusing the correct stacking kitmanufactured and approved byELECTROLUX.

Verify the compatiblestacking kit by checking thedepth of your appliances.

The stacking kit can be used only withthe appliances specified in the leafletprovided with the accessory.Read carefully the instructions suppliedwith the appliance and with theaccessory.

WARNING!Do not put the tumble dryerunder the washing machine.

16.3 Pedestal with the drawer

To raise your appliance and makeloading and unloading laundry easier.The drawer can be used for laundrystorage e.g.: towels, cleaning productsand more.Read carefully the instructions suppliedwith the accessory.

16.4 Available in www.electrolux.com/shop or from authoriseddealer

Only appropriate accessories approved by ELECTROLUX ensure thesafety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, anyclaims will be invalidated.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSRecycle materials with the symbol .Put the packaging in relevant containersto recycle it. Help protect theenvironment and human health byrecycling waste of electrical andelectronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return theproduct to your local recycling facility orcontact your municipal office.

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