Tricity Bendix Washer BIW 1202 User Manual

OPERATING & INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
WASHING MACHINE  
BIW 1202  
132996110  
 
Contents  
For the User  
For the Installer  
Important Safety Information  
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Installation Instructions  
Technical Specifications  
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Your New Washing Machine  
Description of the Appliance  
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Unpacking  
Positioning  
Water inlet  
Water drainage  
Levelling  
Special conditions  
In the interest of the environment  
Electrical connection  
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Detergent dispenser drawer  
The Control Panel  
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Operating sequence  
7-10  
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Washing 4.5 kg of white cotton at 95°C  
Load the laundry  
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Measure out the detergent  
Measure out the fabric softener  
Select the required option  
Select the required programme  
Start the machine  
At the end of the programme  
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Washing 2 kg of mixed fabrics at 50°C  
Load the laundry  
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Measure out the detergent  
Measure out the fabric softener  
Select the required option  
Select the required programme  
Start the machine  
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At the end of the programme  
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Washing Hints  
Which detergent?....  
And in which form?  
11-12  
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Wash Care Symbols  
Washing Programmes  
13  
14-15  
Maintenance and Cleaning  
16-17  
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Descaling  
After each wash  
16  
Maintenance Wash  
16  
External cleaning  
16  
Cleaning the dispenser drawer  
Cleaning the drawer recess  
Cleaning the filter  
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The dangers of freezing  
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Something Not Working  
Service and Spare Parts  
Guarantee Conditions  
Service Force Centres  
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21-22  
Guide to use the Instruction Book  
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:  
Safety instructions  
Hints and tips  
Environmental information  
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Your New Washing Machine  
Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry  
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.  
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Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C  
In the interest  
before draining, with the 95°C programme. This  
reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent  
creasing.  
of the environment  
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Materials marked with the symbol  
recyclable.  
are  
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The special wool programme with its new delicate  
wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.  
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Check with your local Council or Environmental  
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area  
for re-cycling this appliance.  
Ecological hints  
To save water and energy and help protect the  
environment, we recommend that you follow these  
hints:  
When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the  
power supply cable and make the door lock device  
unusable to prevent young children from being  
trapped inside.  
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Adjust the quantity of detergent according to the  
hardness of your water supply, the amount of  
laundry and the degree of soiling.  
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Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised  
disposal sites for your old appliance.  
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A programme without prewash is sufficient for  
normally soiled laundry.  
How do we help to protect the environment?  
We use recycled paper!  
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The machine works more economically if it is fully  
loaded.  
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With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited  
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be  
washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy.  
Important  
Your machine is fitted with a balance control device, which ensures the machine is stable during the spin.  
If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the wash cycle, because it is not evenly  
distributed in the drum, the balance control device may have operated. It will therefore be necessary to redistribute the  
wash load manually and select a spin programme. For more detailed information see the section headed "Something  
Not Working".  
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Description of the Appliance  
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1 Detergent dispenser drawer  
2 Programme guide  
3 On/Off Button  
COTTONS  
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LINENS  
SYNTHETICS MIXED FABRICS  
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Pre-wash  
Whites  
&
Whites  
95  
95  
60  
40  
1
Mixed Fabrics  
Cool Wash  
50  
30  
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7
2
3
4
5
Quick  
Rinses  
&
SELECTOR  
Fast Coloureds  
Non Fast Coloureds  
Long spin  
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Conditioner Rinse  
Short spin  
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10  
MAINS  
ON  
HALF  
LOAD  
RINSE  
HOLD  
WOOL - DELICATES  
Wool Wash  
Delicates  
Drain  
40 11  
40 12  
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BIW 1202  
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE.  
IMPORTANT  
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4 “MAINS-ON” Light  
5 “Option” Buttons  
6 Programme Selector Dial  
7 Door opening handle  
8 Filter  
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3
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9 Adjustable feet  
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Detergent dispenser drawer  
Prewash  
Main wash  
Fabric softener  
C0022  
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The Control Panel  
COTTONS - LINENS  
SYNTHETICS - MIXED FABRICS  
50  
30  
95  
95  
60  
40  
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2
3
4
5
Mixed Fabrics  
Quick & Cool Wash  
Rinses  
Conditioner Rinse  
Short spin  
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7
Pre-wash & Whites  
Whites  
Fast Coloureds  
Non Fast Coloureds  
Long spin  
SELECTOR  
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10  
MAINS  
ON  
HALF  
LOAD  
RINSE  
HOLD  
WOOL - DELICATES  
11  
12  
13  
Wool Wash  
Delicates  
Drain  
40  
40  
BIW 1202  
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USE.  
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5 RINSE HOLD Button  
1 Programme guide  
2 MAINS-ON Light  
Press this button to make the machine stop with water in  
the drum after the cotton, synthetic or delicate wash  
cycles.  
This light illuminates when the machine starts working  
and goes out when the ON/OFF button is released.  
This prevents any creasing which may occur if the  
clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient  
for you to empty the machine, simply press this button  
again so that the machine can proceed to drain and spin,  
or select the drain programme “13”.  
3 On/Off Button (MAINS ON)  
By depressing this button the machine starts operating.  
When depressed again, the machine stops.  
If this button is not activated, the washing programmes  
will end with a spin.  
4 HALF LOAD Button  
Select this button to reduce water consumption on the  
rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons or  
linens (maximum load size = 2.25 kg).  
6 Programme Selector Dial  
Turn the dial clockwise to select the required wash  
programme.  
Before setting the dial to any position the machine must  
be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF button again.  
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Operating Sequence  
Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a  
3. Measure out the fabric  
cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the  
machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the  
drum and tub.  
Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash  
compartment of the dispenser drawer and start the  
machine.  
softener  
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment  
marked  
(the amount used must not exceed the  
“MAX” mark in the drawer).  
Close the drawer gently.  
WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 95°C  
Suppose you have 4.5 kg of normally soiled laundry to  
wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high  
temperature washing.  
1. Load the laundry  
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Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards.  
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,  
shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.  
4. Select the required option  
Depress the RINSE HOLD button, if required.  
HALF  
LOAD  
RINSE  
HOLD  
P0004  
5. Select the required programme  
2. Measure out the detergent  
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the  
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.  
programme 2 or 1 (if you wish to perform a prewash).  
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour  
it into the main wash compartment  
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If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into  
2
the compartment marked  
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P1006S  
C0021  
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6. Start the machine  
Before starting up the machine check that:  
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the appliance is plugged in  
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the water supply taps are turned on  
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the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned  
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the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are  
closed.  
Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will  
illuminate and the machine starts operating.  
MAINS  
ON  
T0001S  
7. At the end of the programme  
The machine stops automatically.  
If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button, the  
machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to  
prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and  
spin, release the same button. To drain only, select  
programme “13”.  
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases  
2 minutes after the end of the programme.  
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF  
button again. The mains-on light goes out.  
Remove the laundry.  
When the programme has finished you are advised to  
unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.  
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WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C  
4. Select the required option  
Depress the RINSE HOLD button if required.  
Suppose you have 2 kg of Mixed fabrics to wash. They  
are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a  
high temperature.  
HALF  
LOAD  
RINSE  
HOLD  
1. Load the laundry  
Open the door by pulling the door handle outwards.  
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,  
shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.  
5. Select the required programme  
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the  
programme 6.  
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P0004  
2. Measure out the detergent  
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.  
M0017S  
Measure out the amount of detergent required and pour  
it into the main wash compartment  
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6. Start the machine  
Before starting up the machine check that:  
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the appliance is plugged in  
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the water supply taps are turned on  
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the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned  
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the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are  
C0021  
closed.  
Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will  
illuminate and the machine starts operating.  
3. Measure out the fabric  
softener  
MAINS  
ON  
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment  
marked  
(the amount used must not exceed the  
“MAX” mark in the drawer).  
Close the drawer gently.  
T0001S  
C0020  
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7. At the end of the programme  
The machine stops automatically.  
If you have depressed the RINSE HOLD button, the  
machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to  
prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water and  
spin, release the same button. To drain only, select  
programme “13”.  
The door is controlled by a safety device which releases  
2 minutes after the end of the programme.  
Switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF  
button again. The mains-on light goes out.  
Remove the laundry.  
When the programme has finished you are advised to  
unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.  
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Washing Hints  
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Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the  
For wool, use gentle detergent only in small  
quantities.  
first few times you use the appliance.  
Bleach is very corrosive; it should be used with care  
and kept out of reach of children.  
The average weights of the most common items are  
listed below as a guide:  
Some stains such as fruit, wine, grass, rust etc. are  
difficult to remove and should be treated before  
washing with specific products, which can be found  
in most household shops. In some cases it may help  
to soak the stain before washing with a special pre-  
soak product or biological detergent.  
1000g = 1 kg  
Sheet  
700-1000 g  
100-200 g  
400-500 g  
50-100 g  
Pillow case  
Tablecloth  
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Only wool marked “Pure New Wool - washable,  
preshrunk” can be washed in the machine using the  
wool programme; other types of wool should be  
washed by hand or dry cleaned.  
Serviette  
Tea towel  
70-120 g  
Linen hand towel  
Towelling hand towel  
Towelling bath towel  
Bath robe  
100-150 g  
150-250 g  
700-1000 g  
1000-1500 g  
200-300 g  
150-200 g  
If you have used the machine to wash, rinse or spin  
only non-colour fast garments, there may be dye left  
in the sump. To ensure any subsequent wash is not  
contaminated with the dye, select and carry out a  
rinse and spin programme, without any garments, to  
ensure that any dye is removed from the sump.  
Man’s shirt  
Apron  
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Once you have finished using the machine, you are  
advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps.  
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Load the laundry loosely alternating large items with  
small ones.  
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Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric,  
colour-fastness and how dirty it is.  
Avoid washing unhemmed or torn items as they may  
unravel.  
Before washing, empty all pockets of small objects  
which may have been left inside (coins, keys, screws  
etc). as these could damage the drain pump.  
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When washing curtains, remove the hooks.  
Close poppers and zips and fasten loose buttons.  
It is essential to wash new coloured items separately  
when washing for the first time.  
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When washing fabrics requiring different wash  
temperatures together, always select the lowest  
temperature.  
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White items should not be washed with coloured  
items.  
Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc)  
should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.  
Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic  
washing machines.  
Use the correct quantities of detergent.  
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And in which form?  
Not only are there different types of detergent, but they  
are also available in different forms. Whether you chose  
a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is  
your own personal choice.  
Which detergent?....  
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your  
appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in  
your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended  
for use in automatic machines.  
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and  
household textiles and to make them last longer you  
should use different types of detergent for different  
washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.  
TRADITIONAL POWDERS  
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do  
not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.  
TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS  
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of  
the detergent drawer marked with the symbol  
the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in  
the dispenser drawer.  
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the  
specially designed dosing device* which should be  
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the  
machine drum.  
WHITES  
We recommend the Ariel product  
range which is biological and  
designed to provide excellent  
cleaning and stain removal even  
at low temperatures.  
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NON BIOLOGICAL  
If you prefer to use a non  
biological detergent, which does  
not contain enzymes we  
recommend Fairy. Fairy provides  
good cleaning and stain removal.  
COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS  
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also  
known) are available in liquid or powder form, and  
generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most  
economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the  
dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent  
into the specially designed dosing device* which  
should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back  
of the machine drum.  
COLOUREDS  
For coloured items you should use a  
detergent which is designed to clean  
while maintaining the original colour.  
Ariel Color does not contain bleach  
and therefore helps to preserve  
colours.  
* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer,  
please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed  
before carrying out a drying programme.  
DELICATE ITEMS  
FABRIC CONDITIONERS  
These are ideal for improving ‘softness’, and also  
reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing  
easier. They are available in two types:  
When washing delicates such as  
woollens, you should use a product  
which is specially designed to care for  
fine fabrics.  
Dreft Automatic is suitable for  
woollens and other delicates.  
For example Lenor liquid fabric  
softener, for use in the washing  
machine/washer dryer. The  
liquid fabric softener should be  
poured into the compartment  
LAUNDRY BLEACH  
For additional stain removal you may  
wish to use a product such as Ace  
Gentle Bleach which is used in addition  
to your chosen detergent. Ace is  
suitable for all washable fabrics  
including silks, woollens and coloureds.  
marked with the symbol  
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Follow the manufacturer’s dosage  
instructions and never exceed the  
MAX level.  
Bounce conditioning sheets for use  
in a tumble dryer. We recommend  
the conditioning sheets are pinned  
(using a safety pin) to an article  
of laundry and placed in the  
tumble dryer.  
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Wash Care Symbols  
Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling  
code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct  
programme on your washing machine.  
WASHING SYMBOL  
WASH ACTION  
Normal (Maximum)  
Normal (Maximum)  
FABRIC  
White Cotton or Linen  
without Special Finishes  
95  
Cotton, Linen or Viscose  
without Special Finishes  
Colourfast at 60°C.  
60  
50  
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose  
with Special Finishes,  
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.  
Reduced (Medium)  
Normal (Maximum)  
Reduced (Medium)  
Cotton, Linen or Viscose  
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C.  
40  
40  
Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool  
mixes, Polyester/wool blends.  
Wool, wool mixtures, Silks  
Do not machine wash  
40  
Much Reduced (Minimum)  
Hand wash only  
BLEACHING  
Chlorine bleach may be used  
IRONING  
Hot iron  
Warm iron  
Cool iron  
Cotton, Linen, Viscose  
Polyester mixtures, Wool  
Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester  
DRY CLEANING  
May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will  
indicate the required process to the dry cleaner.  
TUMBLE DRYING  
with high heat setting  
with low heat setting  
May be tumble dried  
A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT»  
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Important Notes  
For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for  
dispensing detergents and liquid additives.  
Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it  
in gently. This is particularly important if you are using  
fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the  
machine prematurely.  
When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme,  
place the detergent into the correct compartment in the  
dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished.  
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Washing Programmes  
Programmes for cotton and linen  
Progr.  
time  
mins.  
Wash programme/  
Washing symbol  
Degree of soil  
and type of laundry  
Programme  
dial position  
Possible Max.  
Description  
options  
load  
Prewash at 40 °C  
Wash at 95°C  
3 rinses  
RINSE  
HOLD  
HALF  
LOAD  
PREWASH & For heavy soiled cotton  
4.5 kg 145  
4.5 kg 120  
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2
WHITES  
WHITES  
items.  
Long spin  
White cotton, for  
RINSE  
HOLD  
HALF  
LOAD  
example normally soiled  
work garments, sheets,  
household linen,  
Wash at 95 °C  
3 rinses  
Long spin  
underwear, towels.  
RINSE  
HOLD  
HALF  
LOAD  
Fast coloured cotton or  
linen fabrics, shirts,  
underwear, towels.  
Wash at 60 °C  
3 rinses  
Long spin  
FAST  
COLOUREDS  
4.5 kg 125  
4.5 kg 115  
3(*)  
Non fast coloured  
cotton or linen fabrics,  
shirts, blouses,  
RINSE  
HOLD  
HALF  
LOAD  
Wash at 40 °C  
3 rinses  
Long spin  
NON- FAST  
COLOUREDS  
4
5
underwear.  
Separate spin for  
cotton and linen items  
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LONG SPIN  
Long spin  
4.5 kg  
(*) This programme at 60°C with cold water filling and a wash load of 4.5 kg is the reference programme for the  
Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75.  
Water filling: 30°- 40° programmes: cold water filling  
50°- 60°programme: hot and cold filling  
95°  
programme: hot water filling  
The programme times are intended as a guide only. The actual time will vary depending on incoming water  
temperature and pressure.  
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Washing Programmes  
Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, wool and delicates  
Progr.  
time  
mins.  
Wash programme/  
Washing symbol  
Programme  
dial position  
Possible  
options  
Max.  
load  
Type of laundry  
Description  
Synthetic or mixed  
fabrics, underwear,  
coloured garments,  
non-shrink shirts,  
blouses.  
Wash at 50 °C  
3 rinses  
Short spin  
RINSE  
HOLD  
MIXED  
FABRICS  
2 kg  
60  
6
Wash at 30 °C  
3 rinses  
Short spin  
RINSE  
HOLD  
QUICK &  
COOL WASH or mixed fabrics  
Lightly soiled synthetic  
2 kg  
2 kg  
30  
20  
7
8
RINSE  
HOLD  
Separate rinse cycle for  
hand washed synthetic  
or mixed fabrics  
RINSES  
3 rinses  
Short spin  
This programme can be  
used for softening  
synthetic or mixed  
fabrics  
RINSE  
HOLD  
CONDITIONER  
RINSE  
1 rinse  
Short spin  
2 kg  
2 kg  
10  
6
9
Separate spin for hand  
washed delicate items  
Draining of water  
and short spin  
SHORT  
SPIN  
10  
Specially tested  
programme for wool  
garments bearing the  
“Pure new wool, non-  
shrink, machine  
Wash at 40 °C  
3 rinses  
Short spin  
RINSE  
HOLD  
WOOL WASH  
1 kg  
50  
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washable” label.  
Wash at 40 °C  
3 rinses  
Short spin  
RINSE  
HOLD  
Delicate fabrics, for  
example curtains.  
DELICATES  
DRAIN  
12  
13  
2 kg  
50  
1
For emptying out the  
last rinse water in  
programmes with the  
Rinse Hold option.  
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Draining of water  
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Maintenance and Cleaning  
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you  
must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity  
supply.  
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive  
compartment should be removed.  
Descaling  
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good  
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the  
machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing,  
and according to the softening powder manufacturer's  
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of  
lime deposits.  
C0018  
C0019  
Cleaning the drawer recess  
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean  
the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is  
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.  
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme  
without any clothes in the drum.  
After each wash  
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent  
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.  
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to  
preserve the door seal.  
Maintenance Wash  
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to  
get a build up of residues inside the drum.  
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed  
on a regular basis.  
P0038  
To run a maintenance wash:  
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The drum should be empty of laundry.  
Cleaning the filter  
G
Select the hottest cotton wash programme.  
The water drain filter  
G
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a  
A clean filter is important for the correct operating of  
the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every  
washing programme.  
powder (such as Ariel Futur).  
External cleaning  
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap  
and water only, and then dry thoroughly.  
Open the filter door and place a container underneath to  
catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the  
machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the  
water manually from the machine at this stage. To do  
this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink  
and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor.  
The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When  
the bowl is full, hook the hose back up and empty the  
bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing  
out.  
Cleaning the dispenser drawer  
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer  
should be cleaned regularly.  
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards  
and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove  
any traces of accumulated powder.  
P0011  
P0132  
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Unscrew and remove the filter.  
The dangers of freezing  
Clean carefully under a fast running tap.  
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C,  
certain precautions should be taken.  
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Turn off the water taps.  
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Unscrew the inlet hoses.  
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Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and  
position the end of this hose and that of the inlet  
hoses in a bowl. Run the draining programme 13.  
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Disconnect the appliance.  
P0133  
P0040  
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Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose.  
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When you intend to start the machine up again,  
Warning  
make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.  
When the appliance is in use and depending on the  
programme selected there can be hot water in the filter.  
Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always  
wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is  
empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely  
retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being  
able to remove it.  
The water inlet filters  
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime  
deposit, the water inlet filters may become clogged.  
It is therefore a good idea to clean them from time to  
time.  
Turn off the water taps. Unscrew the water inlet hoses.  
Clean the filters using a hard bristle brush.  
Tighten up the inlet hoses.  
P1090  
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Something Not Working  
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out  
an engineer. Before contacting your local Electrolux Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.  
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or  
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.  
Symptom  
Possible causes  
I
The machine does not start  
The door has not been closed.  
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.  
There is no supply at the socket  
The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.  
The selector dial is not correctly positioned.  
The ON/OFF button has not been depressed.  
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I
I
I
I
I
The machine does not fill  
Ensure the water taps are open.  
The filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.  
The inlet hoses may be squashed or kinked.  
The door has not been closed.  
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I
I
I
The machine fills then empties  
immediately  
The end of the drain hose is too low.  
The end of the drain hose is submerged in water.  
There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.  
I
I
I
The machine does not empty and/or  
does not spin  
The drain hose may be squashed or kinked.  
The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.  
The drain filter may be blocked.  
The drain hose extension, if fitted, is not correct. Follow the  
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I
I
instructions for connecting to the waste.  
The drainage system pipes are blocked.  
The wash load is unbalanced: redistribute the clothes inside the drum to  
I
I
allow the machine to spin.  
I
There is water on the floor  
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used (creates too  
much foam).  
I
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose(s) fittings.  
It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check  
to see if it is damp.  
The drain hose may be damaged or not securely positioned.  
The detergent dispenser drawer or recess is clogged.  
The drainage system pipes are blocked.  
I
I
I
I
Unsatisfactory washing results  
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An  
insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and  
causes lime scale to form.  
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.  
The correct wash programme has not been selected.  
Too much laundry has been placed in the drum.  
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I
The machine vibrates when spinning  
The internal packing has not been removed.  
The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.  
The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally).  
The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.  
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Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.  
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Symptom  
Possible causes  
I
The programme is still running.  
The door lock has not yet released.  
Water in the tub: the door cannot be opened if water is present in the  
The door will not open  
I
I
tub.  
I
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the  
Spinning starts late or the machine  
does not spin  
laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is  
redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several  
times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.  
If, after 20 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the  
drum, the machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the load  
manually and reselect the spin programme.  
I
The machine makes an unusual  
noise  
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual  
noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures  
a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum  
when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.  
I
No water is visible in the drum  
Machines based on modern technology operate very economically  
using very little water without affecting performance.  
If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your  
local Electrolux Service Force Centre.  
Customer Care  
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux  
appliance or for further information on Electrolux  
products, please contact our Customer Care Department  
by letter or telephone as follows:  
Service & Spare Parts  
If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare  
parts contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre  
by telephoning:  
Customer Care Department  
Electrolux  
0870 5 929929  
Your telephone call will be routed to the Service Centre  
covering your post code area.  
The addresses are detailed in this instruction book on  
the pages headed Electrolux Service Force Centres, and  
can also be found in your local telephone directory  
under “E”.  
When you call the Service Force Centre please make  
sure you give the model and serial number of the  
appliance.  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire  
SL1 1DZ  
Tel 08705 950950*  
*calls to this number may be recorded for training  
purposes  
Mod. ..........  
Prod. No. ...........  
Ser. No. .........  
This information can be found on the rating plate (see  
picture) or on the guarantee card.  
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the  
above checks have been made as the engineer will  
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or  
electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of  
purchase is required for any in-guarantee service  
calls.  
Mod. ..........  
Prod. No. ...........  
Ser. No. .........  
P0042  
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Guarantee Conditions  
Standard guarantee conditions  
Exclusions  
We, Electrolux undertake that if, within 12 months of  
the date of the purchase, this Electrolux appliance or any  
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of  
faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option,  
repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE  
for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
This guarantee does not cover:  
G
Damage or calls resulting from transportation,  
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light  
bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.  
G
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance  
which is improperly installed or calls to appliances  
outside the United Kingdom.  
G
The appliance has been correctly installed and used  
only on the electricity supply stated on the rating  
plate.  
G
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial  
environment, plus those which are subject to rental  
agreements.  
G
The appliance has been used for normal domestic  
purposes only, and in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
G
Products of Electrolux manufacture which are NOT  
marketed by Electrolux.  
G
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,  
repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any  
person not authorised by us.  
European guarantee  
All service work under this guarantee must be  
undertaken by a Electrolux Service Force Centre.  
If you should move to another country within Europe  
then your guarantee moves with you to your new home  
subject to the following qualifications:  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become  
the Company’s property.  
The guarantee starts from the date you first  
G
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other  
legal rights.  
purchased your product.  
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same  
G
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm  
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these  
hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
extent for labour and parts as exists in the new  
country of use for this brand or range of products.  
The guarantee relates to you and cannot be  
G
transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the European Community  
G
(EC) or European Free Trade Area.  
The product is installed and used in accordance with  
G
our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a  
normal household.  
The product is installed taking into account  
G
regulations in your new country.  
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer  
Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your  
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service  
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look  
after you and your appliances.  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Senlis  
+33 (0)344 62 22 22  
+49 (0)911 323 2600  
+39 (0)1678 47053  
+46 (0)8 738 79 50  
+44 (0)1753 219897  
Nurnberg  
Pordenone  
Stockholm  
Slough  
Sweden  
UK  
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To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929  
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To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929  
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Installation Instructions  
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or  
attempt to modify this product in any way.  
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance  
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.  
Any electrical work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a qualified  
electrician or competent person.  
Any plumbing work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a qualified  
plumber or competent person.  
Should the appliance power supply cable need to  
be replaced, this should be carried out by our  
Service Force Centre.  
Technical Specifications  
DIMENSIONS  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
85 cm (33.5”)  
60 cm (23.6”)  
54 cm (21.3”)  
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE  
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED  
230-240 V/50 Hz  
2050 W (10A)  
Minimum (hot)  
Minimum  
Maximum  
0.35 bar (3.5 N/cm2)  
0.48 bar (4.8 N/cm2)  
7.6 bar (76 N/cm2)  
WATER PRESSURE  
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD  
Cotton, linen  
Synthetics  
Delicate fabrics  
Wool  
4.5 kg (10 lbs)  
2 kg (4.5 lbs)  
2 kg (4.5 lbs)  
1 kg (2.2 lbs)  
SPIN SPEED  
Maximum  
1200 rpm  
CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING  
4.5 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON  
ITEMS AT 60°C (PROGR. C) WITH COLD  
WATER FILLING  
Energy  
Water  
Time  
1.03 kWh  
57 litres  
135 mins.  
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:  
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;  
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.  
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Unpacking  
Positioning  
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.  
All transit bolts and packing must be removed  
before using the appliance.  
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not  
impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine  
does not touch the wall or other kitchen units.  
Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under  
the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the  
floor.  
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in  
case the machine is to be transported again.  
Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt.  
Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the  
hoses are not squashed.  
Your new washing machine has been designed to be  
permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply  
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it  
may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain  
hose discharging into a sink.  
The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with  
female 3/4” BSP thread connectors. If this connection is  
not compatible with the plumbing of the existing  
installation, a variety of connectors are available from  
good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit  
most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your existing  
plumbing must be carried out by a competent person, or  
qualified plumber.  
P0255  
Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of the  
machine.  
Carefully slide out the right polythene bag (1).  
Repeat the operation for the left polythene bag (2).  
Installation on a Suspended Floor  
Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to  
vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend you  
place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick  
under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beams  
with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of  
the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.  
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P1068  
P1066  
Water inlet  
Remove the polystyrene base.  
Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining  
bolts from the back.  
Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into  
which the bolts were fitted.  
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,  
blue for cold and red for hot.  
Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4” thread.  
Plug all the holes with the plugs which you can find in  
the envelope containing the instruction booklet.  
P1088  
P0020  
P0256  
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If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two  
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a «Y»  
connection piece.  
When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of  
the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm (35.4'')  
and no less than 60cm (23.6'') above floor level. The  
upright standpipe should have a minimum length of  
30cm (12'') from the bottom of the elbow to the top of  
the pipe (see diagram).  
Installation should comply with local water authority  
and building regulations’ requirements.  
The appliance must be given a separate cold water  
supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single  
outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum  
water pressure of 0.48 bar is required for safe operation  
of the appliance.  
Make sure that it is designed in such a way, that the end  
of the drain hose cannot be covered with water.  
3 pin  
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct  
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the  
appliance from your cold water storage system.  
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m  
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of  
the water storage tank.  
P1039  
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4  
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece  
is available from your local Service Force Centre.  
The joining piece must have an internal diameter of  
18mm.  
There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water  
supply, providing there is a minimun height of 2.74  
metres (9 ft) between the bottom of the cold water  
storage tank and the bottom of the hot water cylinder.  
Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After  
positioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring  
nuts again to prevent leaks.  
If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, make  
sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not  
blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece” supplied.  
P0021  
P0022  
Water drainage  
Important  
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or  
to pipework that has not been used for some time, run  
off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris  
that may have collected in the pipes.  
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed  
into your home's water supply and drainage system.  
The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe,  
the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic  
“U-Piece” supplied.  
The standpipe should have an internal diameter of  
approximately 38mm (see diagram) thus ensuring there  
is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.  
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38 mm.(1/2") diameter  
standpipe  
P1040  
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Levelling  
In the interest of the  
environment  
Washing machines and dishwashers should be  
connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will  
then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before  
being discharged safely into a river.  
Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the  
feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate  
a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and  
stable.  
It is essential that these appliances are not connected to  
the surface water drainage system as this water is  
discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause  
pollution.  
If you require any further advice please contact your  
local water authority.  
P1051  
Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.  
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and  
displacement of the machine during operation.  
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a  
wooden floor.  
Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to  
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,  
always place the machine on a solid floor.  
SHOWER  
SINK TOILET  
BATH  
BIDET  
Special conditions  
WASHING  
MACHINE  
If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft  
material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to  
prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base  
should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of  
the machine.  
DISHWASHER  
RAINWATER  
'RUN-OFF'  
FOUL DRAIN  
SURFACEWATER  
DRAINS & SEWERS  
FOUL SEWERS  
SEWAGE  
TREATMENT  
WORKS  
UNTREATED  
DISCHARGE  
Warning  
TREATED  
DISCHARGE  
The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile  
carpeting.  
RIVER  
RIVER  
P0987  
Note  
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is  
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a  
breakdown.  
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The wire coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.  
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands  
of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over  
the outer sheath.  
Electrical connection  
Any electrical work required to install this appliance  
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or  
competent person.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED.  
WARNING:  
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is  
a serious safety (shock) hazard.  
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of  
safely.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should  
this safety measure not be observed.  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply  
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s  
rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top of the  
rim of the open door.  
Should the appliance power supply cable need to be  
replaced, this should be carried out by our Service  
Force Centre.  
Mod. ..........  
Prod. No. ...........  
Ser. No. .........  
Note  
When the appliance is installed the power supply cable  
must be accessible.  
Permanent connection  
Mod. ..........  
Prod. No. ...........  
In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that  
you install a double pole switch between the appliance  
and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap  
of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type  
suitable for the required load in compliance with the  
current electrical regulations.  
Ser. No. .........  
P0042  
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.  
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug  
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363A) fuse  
must be used.  
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth  
cable at any point.  
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,  
proceed as described below.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
Brown  
GREEN & YELLOW  
E
L
N
BROWN  
BLUE  
CORD CLAMP  
P1041  
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected  
to the terminal marked with the letter «E» or by the  
earth symbol  
or coloured green and yellow.  
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the  
terminal marked «N» or coloured black.  
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Electrolux, 55-77High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ  
Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950  
© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2001  
 

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