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5. Clean all parts of the washing machine,

especially the nozzles in the top of the
washing-in chamber, with a brush.

6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in

the guide rails and push it in.

Washing drum

Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.

Important!

 Do not clean the drum with

acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.

1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum

with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.

2. Run a washing cycle without any washing

to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.

Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise dur-

ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump;

• a problem with water draining is detected

(see chapter “What to do if...” for more de-
tails).

Warning!

 Before opening the pump

door, switch the appliance off remove
the mains plug from the socket.

Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has

cooled down.

3. Open the pump door.

4. Pull flap forward to remove.
5. Place a container close to the pump to

collect any spillage.

6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,

place it in the container and remove its
cap.

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Summary of Contents for WA SL3 E 101

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine WA SL3 E 101 WA SL6 E 101 ...

Page 2: ...damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash pro grammes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Make sure that small p...

Page 3: ...el Do not overload the appliance See the Washing Programme Table Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fas tened Avoid washing frayed or torn arti cles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine washed Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If vo...

Page 4: ...r new appliance meets all modern re quirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent con sumption The NEW JET system allows total use of de tergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Drum light 4 Door opening handle 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump 4 electrolux ...

Page 5: ...sh with STAIN option Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display These are presented by relevant num bers on the following pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Programme selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE button TEMP 3 SPIN reduction button U MIN ES SORAGE 4 OPTION button OPTION OPTIONS 5 OK button OK 6 TIME SAVING button ZEITSPAR...

Page 6: ...gramme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Programme progress display After having pressed the button 7 the dis play shows the running phase of the washing program 9 9 On the display you can see al so the description of the selected type of fab ric an animated bar that indicates the car ried out cycle and the remaining one the du ration of the washing program and the end of cycl...

Page 7: ...cal characteristic of the display By pressing the button 4 you can increase or decrease the contrast You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 0 min 9 max Press button 5 to confirm your choice Setting the acoustic signal The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases at the end of the programme in the event of operating problems If you wish to activat...

Page 8: ...pen the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Select the required programme by means of selector dial 1 The machine is switched on now You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables see Wash ing Programmes Turn the programme selector dial to the re quired programme The programme selector determines the type of wash...

Page 9: ...2 Close firmly the door You must hear a click during closing Warning Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of deter gent required pour it into the main wash compartment and i...

Page 10: ... options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7 Press the button 4 to activate the option menu To scroll all the available options press the button 4 The corresponding programme name appears in the relative rectangle to in dicate that this programme can be selected Press the button 4 to activate and the button 5 to confirm your choice The corresponding symbol appear...

Page 11: ...ce unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance Set this option before pressing the button 7 and after having selected the required programme wash This function remains able also when the ap pliance is not working Setting Child lock option press the button 4 to activate the options menu press the button 4 to locate the CHILD LOCK option press the b...

Page 12: ...o change some options before the programme carries them out Before you make any change you must pause the ap pliance by pressing the button 7 Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it Turn the programme selector dial to and then to the new pro gramme position Press the button 5 to can cel the previous washing programme Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again The ...

Page 13: ...h New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefore be washed separately the first time Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Removing stains ...

Page 14: ...ptimal use of the concentrated detergent Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will de pend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instruc tions on quantities...

Page 15: ...at 60 C SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PRE WASH2 STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE JEANS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Long spin at 1200 rpm Max load 8 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized with hi tech materials The Extra Rinse option will be activated automatically SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PRE WASH2 SYNTHETICS ...

Page 16: ...T CYCLE RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE DRAIN Pumpen Vidange Draining of water For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected SPIN Schleudern Essorage Drain and long spin at maximum available speed Max load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected Before selecting this programme the selector ...

Page 17: ...t items or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once SPIN REDUCTION QUICK INTENSIVE Schnell Intensiv Intensif 60 40 Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 5 kg Quick washing programme to be used for lightly soiled white fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE SUPER ECO Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 3 kg Mixed fabr...

Page 18: ...tains 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 manufac turer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells form ing inside the appliance Keeping the door ...

Page 19: ...4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the appliance does not empty and or spin the appliance makes an unusual noise dur ing draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump a problem with water ...

Page 20: ...ump cover firmly by turning it clockwise 12 Refit the flap and close the pump door Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has fin ished the cycle and is empty When refitting the pump cover ensure it is securely re tight ened so as to stop leaks an...

Page 21: ...bowl is full put the cap back on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described 7 replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it 8 screw the pump again and close the door Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows 1 c...

Page 22: ...lution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START PAUSE Close the door firmly The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket Please check your domestic electrical installa tion The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial...

Page 23: ...antity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp Check the water inlet hose connection The drain or the inlet hose is damaged Replace it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not been prop erly screwed in...

Page 24: ...redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance The display shows the message Anti flood ing system has been activated Please check inlet drain pipe connections Anti flooding system has been activated Disconnect the appliance clos...

Page 25: ...the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with CEI 456 75 standards The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be re moved before using the applia...

Page 26: ... of wood cardboard or similar materials under the machine If it is impossible to avoid positioning the ma chine next to a gas cooker or coalburning stove an insulating panel covered with alu minium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two ap pliances The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0 C The water inlet hose and the ...

Page 27: ...he hose to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supplied with the appliance The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Installation should comply with local wa ter authority and building regulations re quirements Check the minimum water pressure required for ...

Page 28: ...the drain pipe Make sure that the drain hose doesn t fall down The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose MAX 100cm 2 Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This ...

Page 29: ...lectronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you pur...

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