Electrolux EW6S4225C4 Washing Machine User Manual

EW6S4225C4 Washing Machine
User Manua l

EW6S4225C4 Washing Machine

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following 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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

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 experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance 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.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  – by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments;
  – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

• The appliance maximum load is 5 kg. Do not exceed the maximum load of each programme (refer to the “Programmes” chapter).

• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).

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

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets 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 Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

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

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation
The installation must comply with relevant national regulations.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts including rubber bush with plastic spacer.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
  If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent an internal damage.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather.

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

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

• When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

• Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain.

• Do not spray water on the appliance and do not expose it to excessive humidity.

• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door cannot be fully opened.

• Do not put a closed container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to ensure which accessories can be used.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.

• WARNING: This appliance is designed to be installed / connected to a grounding connection in the building.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

2.3 Water connection

• The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of water in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the tap after the installation.

2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

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

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It can damage rubber parts of the washing machine.
  Prewash such fabrics by hand before loading them into the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a programme operates. The glass can get hot.

• Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.

2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The rating plate reports the model name (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) and serial number (D).

TECHNICAL DATA

Overall power Fuse
Frequency| 230 V
2000 W
10 A
50 Hz
Level of protection against ingress of solid parti- Iles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture| IPX4
Water supply pressure| Minimum Maximum| 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) 10 bar (1.0 MPa)
Water supply 1)| | Cold water
Maximum Load| Cotton| 5 kg
Spin Speed| Maximum spin speed| 1151 rpm

1. Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4″ thread.

INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Unpacking

1. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter.

2. Remove the cardboard top and the polystyrene packaging materials.

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

4. Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance onto its rear side.

5. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom.

6. Remove the bottom cover from the worktop. Using clips fix, that you find in the user manual bag, attach the cover to the bottom of the appliance.

7. Put the appliance back into an upright position. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holder. ‘WARNING!
   It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory.

8. Remove the four transit bolts and pull out the plastic spacers.

9. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes.

We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any transport of the appliance.

5.2 Information for installation
Positioning and levelling
Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent vibration, noise and movement of the appliance when it operates.

1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. The appliance must be levelled and stable. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units and   here is air circulation below theappliance.
2.  Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.
   WARNING!
   Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level.

The inlet hose
CAUTION!
Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for a replacement inlet hose.

1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance.
2. Position it toward left or right depending on the positon of the water tap. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position.
3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to set it in the correct position.
4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4” thread.

Water drainage
The drain hose should stay at a height of no less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm.
You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm.
Contact the authorised service centre for the other drain hose and the extension.

It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways:

1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide.

2. On the edge of a sink – Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall. Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains and the drain hose end is not immersed in the water.
   There may be a return of dirty water into the appliance.

3. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (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 drain pipe. Refer to the illustration. **** The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm min. 1.5″) must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose.

5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot- Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. Connect the drain hose to the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink.

6. Position the hose directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp.

5.3 Electrical connection

At the end of installation you can connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
The rating plate and the ‘Technical Data’ chapter indicate the necessary electrical ratings. Make sure that they are compatible with the mains power supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the appliance to an earthed socket.

ACCESSORIES

6.1 Fixing plate kit
If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by ELECTROLUX, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
6.2 Available in www.electrolux.com/shop or from authorised dealer Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.

CONTROL PANEL

7.1 Special features
Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for an effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption and will care for fabrics.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance.
For any electrical work required to install this appliance, contact our Authorised Service Centre.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
Only appropriate accessories approved by ELECTROLUX ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated.

• The Semisacred System automatically adjusts the programme duration to the laundry in the drum to achieve perfect washing results in the minimum possible time.

7.2 Control panel description

Door locked indicator
End cycle indicator
Child lock indicator

7.3 Multilingual badges
Adhesive badges in different languages are supplied with the appliance.
The desired badge can be glued next to the programme dial.

DIAL AND BUTTONS

8.1 Introduction
The options/functions are not available with all washing programmes.
Check the compatibility between options/functions and washing programmes in the “Programme Chart”. An option/function can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn’t allow you to set incompatible options/ functions.

8.2 Temperature
When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature. Touch this button repeatedly until the indicator of the desired temperature value comes on.
When the indicator comes on, the appliance does not heat the water.

8.3 Spin
With this option you can change the default spin speed. The indicator of the set speed comes on.

Additional spin options:

• Decrease the spin speed.

• No Spin . The related indicator comes on.
  Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. The appliance performs only the draining phase of the selected washing programme. Set this option for very delicate fabrics. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes

• Rinse Hold . The related indicator comes on.
  The final spin is not performed. The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. The washing programme ends with water in the drum.
  The door stays locked and the drum urns regularly to reduce creasing.
  You must drain the water to unlock the door.
  If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water.
  The appliance empties the water out automatically after approximately 18 hours.

8.4 Prewash

With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme.
The relevant indicator illuminates.

• Use this option to add a pre-wash phase at 30 °C before the washing phase.
  This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry, especially if containing sand, dust, mud and other solid particles.
  This option can increase the programme duration.

8.5 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start of a programme to a more convenient time.
Touch the button to set the required delay. The programme can be delayed by 9, 6 or 3 hours.
The indicator of the option and the indicator of the set value are on.

8.6 Extra Rinse
With this option you can add a few rinses according to the selected washing programme. The corresponding indicator illuminates.
Use this option for people with allergies to detergent residues and with sensitive skin.
This option increases the programme duration.

8.7 Quick
With this option you can decrease the programme duration.
Use this option for items with light soil or items to refresh.
The related indicator comes on.

8.8 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme.

PROGRAMMES

9.1 Programme Chart

Programme Temperature range| Maximum load Reference spin speed| Programme description
(Type of load and level of soiling)
---|---|---
Washing programmes
Eco 40-60 40 °C 1)| 5 kg 1200 rpm| White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally soiled items. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended, ensuring good washing results.
Cottons
40 °C
90 °C – Cold| 5 kg 1200 rpm| White cotton and coloured cotton. Nor-mal and heavy soil.
Synthetics 40 °C
60 °C – Cold| 3 kg 1200 rpm| Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normally soiled items.
Delicates
30 °C
40 °C – Cold| 1 kg 1200 rpm| Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring gentier washing. Normally and lightly soiled items.
Wool
40 °C
40 °C – Cold| 1 kg 1200 rpm| Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand
washing» care symbol2).

Silk 30°C| 0,5 kg 800 rpm| Special programme for silk and mixed synthetic items.
Duvet
40 °C
60°C – Cold| 2 kg 800 rpm| Special programme for one down jack-ets, synthetic blanket, duvet, bed-spread and so on.
Rinse Cold| 5 kg 1200 rpm| To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
Drain| 5 kg| To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
Spin| 5 kg
1200 rpm| All fabrics, except woollens and deli‐
cate fabrics. To spin the laundry and to
drain the water in the drum.
---|---|---
Jeans
40 °C
60°C – Cold| 5 kg
1200 rpm| Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark
coloured items.
Curtains
40 °C
40°C – Cold| 1 kg
800 rpm| Special programme for curtains. The pre‐
wash phase is activated automatically.
3)
Sport
30°C| 2 kg
800 rpm| Synthetic and delicate items. Lightly
soiled items or items to refresh.
Quick
30°C| 1 kg
800 rpm| Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light‐
ly soiled items and items to freshen up.

1. According to Commission Regulation EU 2019/2023, this programme at 40 °C is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.
   For the reached temperature in the laundry, the programme duration and other data, please refer to ‘Consumption Values’ chapter.
   The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.

2. During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn’t rotate or doesn’t rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.

3. Do not use any detergent for prewash phase to rinse only with water.

Programme options compatibility

Programme| Spin| | | | | 1)|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Eco 40-60| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■
Cottons| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■
Synthetics| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■
Delicates| ■| ■| ■| | ■| ■| ■
wool| ■| ■| ■| | ■| |
 Silk| ■| ■| | | ■| |
Duvet| ■| | | | ■| |
Rinse| ■| ■| ■| | ■| | ■
Drain| | | | | ■| |
Spin| ■| | | | ■| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Jeans| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■| ■
Curtains| ■| ■| ■| | ■| ■| ■
Sport| ■| ■| | | ■| |
Quick | ■| ■| | | ■| |

1. When you set the Quick option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry. It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory.
   Recommended load: cotton: 2,5 kg, synthetics and delicates: 1,5 kg.

Suitable detergents for washing programmes

Programme| Universal powder 1)| Liquid Universal| Liquid for colour‐ eds| Delicates woollens| Special
---|---|---|---|---|---
Eco 40-60| ▲| ▲| ▲| —| —
Cottons| ▲| ▲| ▲| —| —
Synthetics| ▲| ▲| ▲| —| —
Delicates| —| —| —| ▲| ▲
 Wool| —| —| —| ▲| ▲
Silk| —| —| —| ▲| ▲
Duvet| —| —| —| ▲| ▲
Jeans| —| —| ▲| ▲| ▲
Curtains| —| —| —| ▲| ▲
Sport| —| ▲| ▲| —| ▲
Quick| —| ▲| ▲| —| —

1. At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended.
   ▲ = Recommended — = Not recommended

9.2 Woolmark Wool Care – Blue

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmer Compaq‐ NY for the washing of wool garments label‐ led as «hand wash» provided that the products are washed according to the in‐ struct ions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1459 The Woolmer symbol is a Certification mark in many countries.

SETTINGS

10.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel.

• To activate/deactivate this option, press and at the same time until the indicator comes on/goes off.

You can activate this option:

• After you press : the options and the programme knob are locked.
• Before you press : the appliance cannot start.

10.2 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:

• The programme is completed.
  • The appliance has a malfunction.
  To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press and at the same time for 6 seconds.

If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction.

10.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme.

• To activate/deactivate this option press and at the same time until the indicator comes on/goes off.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open.

2. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked as 2.
   This action activates the drain system.

3. Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked as 2.

4.  Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum.
   This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

DAILY USE

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

12.1 Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance door.

2. Empty the pockets and unfold 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 laundry gets caught between the seal and the door to avoid risk of water leakage and damage to the laundry.
Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage to rubber parts of the washing machine.

12.2 Using detergent and additives

1. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner.

2.  Put the detergent and the fabric conditioner into the compartments.

3. Carefully close the detergent drawer CAUTION!
   Use only specified detergents for washing machine.
   Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products.

4. Detergent compartment for prewash phase or soak pro‐ gramme (if available). Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the programme.

5. Detergent compartment for washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it immedi‐ ately before you start the pro‐ gramme.
   Compartment for liquid addi‐ tives (fabric conditioner, starch). Put the product in the compartment before you start the programme.

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

12.3 Changing position of detergent divider

1. Pull out the detergent dispenser. The position A of the detergent divider is for powder detergent (factory setting).

2.  To use also liquid detergent/ additive or bleach: Remove detergent divider from the position A and insert it in position B. The position B of the detergent divider is for powder detergent in the rear compartment and for liquid detergent/additive or bleach in the front compartment.

3. To use only liquid detergent: Insert the detergent divider in position C. • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents.
   • Do not exceed the maximum dose of liquid detergent.
   • Do not set the prewash phase.
   • Do not set the delay start function.

4. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner and carefully close the detergent dispenser. Make sure that the detergent divider is inserted properly and does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.

12.4 Setting a programme

1.  Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme.
   The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes.

2. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, touch the related buttons.

3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons.
   If a selection is not possible the indicator flashes red.

12.5 Starting a programme
Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. It is not possible to start the programme when the indicator of the button is off and doesn’t flash (e.g. programme dial on a wrong position).
The related indicator stops flashing and stays on.
The programme starts, the door is locked. The indicator is on.

12.6 Starting a programme with the delay start

1. Touch the button to set the delay you want to set.
   The indicator of the set delay is on. The indicator is on.

2.  Touch the Start/Pause button.
   The appliance locks the door and starts the countdown. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.
   You can cancel or change the set of the delay start before you press the To cancel the delay start :

Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started To cancel the delay start:

1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes.
2. Touch the button repeatedly until the indicator of the set delay goes off.
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the programme immediately.

12.7 Interrupting a programme and changing the options

You can change only some options before they operate.

1. Press .
   The indicator flashes.

2. Change the options.

3.  Press again.
   The programme continues.

12.8 Cancelling a running programme

1. Turn the programme knob to position to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Turn the programme knob again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme.
   Before starting the new programme the appliance could drain the water. In this case, make sure that the detergent is still in the detergent compartment, if not fill the detergent again.

12.9 Opening the door – Adding garments

 If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum is still rotating you cannot open the door.

While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked and the indicator is on.

1. Touch the button Start/Pause to pause the appliance.
   Wait until the door lock indicator 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 start continues to operate.

12.10 At the end of the programme
When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated).

The indicator of the button goes off.
The door unlocks and the indicator goes off.

• The indicator is on.
• Remove the laundry from the appliance.
• Make sure that the drum is empty.
• Keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours.
• Close the water tap.
• Turn the programme knob to position to deactivate the appliance.

The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum:

• The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry.
• The door lock indicator is on. The indicator flashes. The door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the door.

To drain the water:

1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed. If you set , the appliance only drains.
2. Press . The appliance drains the water and spins.
3. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator goes off, you can open the door.
4. Turn the programme knob to position to deactivate the appliance.

The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme).

12.11 Stand-by
Some minutes after the end of the washing programme, if you do not deactivate the appliance, the energy saving status activates.
The energy saving status decreases the energy consumption when the appliance is on the stand by.

• All indicators go off.
•  The indicator of the flashes slowly .
• Press one of the options to deactivate the energy saving status.

If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the energy saving status function doesn’t activate to remind you to drain the water.

HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 The laundry load

• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash white and coloured items together.
• Some coloured items can discolor with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations inside out.
• Wash and pre-treat heavy soil stains with a suitable detergent before putting in drum.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash small and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts, tights, shoelaces, ribbons, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to excessive vibration. If this occurs:
  – interrupt the programme and open the door (refer to “Daily Use” chapter);
  -manually redistribute the load so that the items are spaced evenly around the tub;
  -press the Start/Pause button. The spin phase continues.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts, cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any other loose elements.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the items.

13.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these stains before you put the items in the appliance.
Special stain removers are available.
Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

13.3 Detergent type and quantity
The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your wash performance, but also helps to avoid waste and protect the environment:

• Use only detergents and other treatments specially made for washing machines. First, follow these generic rules:
  – powder detergents for all types of fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization,
  – liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special ones for woollens only.

• The choice and quantity of detergent will depend on: type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc), the colour of clothes, size of the load, degree of soiling, wash temperature and hardness of the water used.

• Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding the indicated maximum level (MAX ).

• Do not mix different types of detergents.

• Use less detergent if:
  – you are washing a small load,
  – the laundry is lightly soiled,
  – there is large amounts of foam during washing.

• When using detergent tabs or pods, always put them inside the drum, not in the detergent dispenser.

Insufficient detergent may cause:

• unsatisfactory washing results,
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes,
• mould in the appliance.

Excessive detergent may cause:

• sudsing,
•  reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing,
• a greater impact for the environment.

13.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Loading the appliance to the maximum capacity indicated for each programmes helps to reduce energy and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent, refer to the quantity suggested by the detergent producer and check the water hardness of you domestic system. Refer to ‘Water hardness’.
• Set the maximum possible spin speed for the selected washing programme before drying your laundry in a tumble dryer. This will save energy during drying!

13.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water softener. Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
14.1 Periodic cleaning schedule Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air circulation and dry the humidity inside the appliance: this will prevent mildew and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time: close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:

The following paragraphs explain how you should clean each part.
14.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are empty and all loose elements are tied up before running your cycle. Refer to’The laundry load’ in ‘Hints and tips’.
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in the door seal, the filters and the drum. Refer to ‘Door seal with double lip trap’, ‘Cleaning the drum’, ‘Cleaning the drain pump’ and ‘Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter’ paragraphs. If necessary, please contact the Authorised Service Centre.

14.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and warm water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not use a scouring pads or any scratching material.

CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine-based detergent.

14.4 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines.

Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale.
Regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with an empty drum and a descaling product occasionally.

Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.

14.5 Maintenance wash
The repeated and prolonged use of low temperature programmes can cause detergent deposits, fluff residues, bacterial growth inside the drum and the tub. This could generate bad odours and mildew. To eliminate these deposits and clean the inner part of the appliance, run a maintenance wash regularly (at least once a month).

Refer to “Cleaning the drum” paragraph.

14.6 Door seal with double lip trap This appliance is designed with a self cleaning draining system, allowing light fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be drained out with the water. Regularly examine the seal. Coins, buttons, other small items can be recovered at the end of the cycle. Clean it when needed, using ammonia cream cleanser agent without scratching the seal surface.
Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.

14.7 Cleaning the drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent rust forming.
Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel.

Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product.
For a thorough clean:

• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Run a Cottons programme with the highest temperature. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues.

14.8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure:

1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out.
2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water, to remove any traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, put the top part back into position.
3. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess.
4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.

14.9 Cleaning the drain pump
Regularly 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.
Proceed as follows to clean the pump:

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 tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.

When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:

1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the water.

14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

14.11 Emergency drain
If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in ‘Cleaning the drain pump’ paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump.
When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again:

1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
2.  Start the programme to drain the water.

14.12 Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the 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 in a container and let the water flow out of the hose.
4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure.
5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again.

WARNING!
Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 °C before you use the appliance again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.
15.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures
The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables).
****WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.

With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously:

The appliance does not fill 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 water authority. 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 does not drain 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 correct. Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase.
• Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub.

The appliance door is open or not closed correctly.| • Make sure that the door is properly closed.

Internal fail. No com- munication between electronic elements of the appliance.| • The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.

The mains supply is unstable.| • Wait until mains supply is stable.

If the display shows other alarm codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
In case of different problem with the washing machine check the table below for possible solutions.

the mains 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 programme.
The appliance fills with water and drains immediately.| • Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position.
The hose may be positioned too low. Refer to “Installation instruction”.
The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer 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 balance problems.
There is water on the floor.| • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages.
• Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have no damages.
• Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it.
You cannot open the appliance door.| • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not 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 appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates.| • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to “Installation instruction”.
• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to “Installation instruction”.
• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
The programme du- ration increases or decreases during programme execu- tion.| • The SensiCare System is able to adjust the programme duration according to the type and the laundry load size. Refer to • • “The SensiCare System load detection” in “Daily Use” chapter.
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The washing results are not satisfactory.| • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent.
• Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry.
• Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
• Decrease the laundry load.
Too much foam in the drum during the washing cycle.| • Reduce the quantity of detergent
After the washing cy- cle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer.| • Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for powder detergent – DOWN for liquid detergent).
• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord-ing the indications given in this user manual.

After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption.
If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre are on the rating plate.

CONSUMPTION VALUES

16.1 Introduction
See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about Energy Label.
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance. Refer to ‘Product description’ chapter for the position of the rating plate.

16.2 Legend

speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture.

  Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g. room temperature, water temperature and pressure, load size and type of laundry, supply voltage) and also if you change the default setting of a programme.

16.3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019/2023

Eco 40-60
programme| kg| kWh| Litres| h:mm| %| °C| rpm1)
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Full load| 5| 1| 46| 3:00| 52| 48| 1151
Half load| 2,5| 0.660| 36| 2:20| 52| 40| 1151
Quarter load| 1,5| 0.350| 30| 2:20| 55| 26| 1151

1. Maximum spin speed.
   Power consumption in different modes

Time to Off/Standby mode is 15 minutes maximum.

16.4 Common programmes
These values are indicative only.

Programme| kg| kWh| Litres| h:mm| %| °C| rpm1)
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Cottons2) 90°C| 5| 1.9| 70| 3:40| 53| 85| 1200
Cottons 60°C| 5| 1.35| 65| 3:40| 53| 55| 1200
Programme| kg| kWh| Litres| h:mm| %| °C| rpm1)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Cottons 203)  20°C| 5| 0.3| 65| 2:20| 53| 20| 1200
Synthetics 40°C| 3| 0.7| 65| 2:05| 35| 40| 1200
Delicates4) 30°C| 1| 0.3| 40| 1:20| 35| 30| 1200
Wool 30°C| 1| 0.25| 40| 1:05| 30| 30| 1200

1. Reference indicator of the spin speed.
2. Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles.
3. Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons.
4. It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry.

QUICK GUIDE

17.1 Daily use

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
Open the water tap.
Load the laundry.
Pour the detergent and other treatment in the proper compartment of the detergent dispenser.

1. Turn the programme dial to set the desired programme.
2. Set the desired options by means of the corresponding touch buttons.
3. To start the programme, touch the Start/Pause button.

At the end of the programme, remove the laundry.

17.2 Cleaning the drain pump filter

Clean the filter regularly and, especially, if the alarm code appears on the display.

17.3 Programmes

for rinsing and
spinning.
Drain| 5 kg| All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Programme for draining the
water.
Spin| 5 kg| All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Programme for spinning.
Jeans| 5 kg| Denim clothing and jersey items.
Curtains| 1 kg| Special programme for curtains.
Sport| 2 kg| Synthetic and delicate fabric. Lightly soiled items and garments to freshen up.
Quick| 1KG| Synthetic and mixed fabric. Lightly soiled items and garments to freshen up.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol **** with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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