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side, that would prevent the appliance door from being

fully opened.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at

the end of the installation process. Make sure that the

mains plug is accessible after installation..

The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must

not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to

avoid the back flow of gases into the room from

appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open

fires.

Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is

used for exhausting fumes from any appliances

burning gas or other fuels.

The operating water pressure at the water entry point

from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar

(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

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.

Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has

accumulated around the appliance.

Items that have been soiled with substances such as

vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,

kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax

removers should be washed separately with an extra

amount of detergent before being dried in the washer

dryer.

Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled

with industrial chemicals.

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Summary of Contents for WD42A96160

Page 1: ...WD42A96160 EN Washer Dryer User Manual ...

Page 2: ...igned with you in mind So whenever you use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com webselfservice Register your product for better service www registerelectrolux com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance...

Page 3: ...g the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards involved Do not let children play with the appliance Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from this appliance when it is in operation at all times Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately Keep detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is ope...

Page 4: ...tween 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa and 8 bar 0 8 MPa Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg refer to the Programme chart chapter 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 Ser...

Page 5: ...eutral detergents Do not use abrasive products abrasive cleaning pads solvents or metal objects Before any maintenance operation deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Installation Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0 C or where it is exp...

Page 6: ...is for household use only Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the appliance Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation The glass can get hot Do not dry damaged torn frayed items that contain padding or fillings If laundry has been washed with a stain remover carry out an additional rinse cycle before starting a drying cycle M...

Page 7: ...g plate kit 4055171146 Available from your authorised dealer If you install the appliance on a plinth secure the appliance in the fixing plates Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory 4 CONTROL PANEL 4 1 Control panel description 5 3 4 10 11 8 7 9 6 1 2 1 On Off push button On Off 2 Programme knob 3 Spin reduction touch button Spin 4 Temperature touch button Temperature ENGLISH...

Page 8: ...ure area Temperature indicator Cold water indicator B Time Manager indicator C The time area the programme duration the delay start the alarm codes the message of error the programme is completed D The drying phase E The steam phase F The permanent Extra rinse option G The indicators of dryness level H The spin area the Spin speed indicator the No spin indicator the Rinse hold indicator I The wash...

Page 9: ...ing phase for a small load size of mixed fabrics cottons and synthet ics items Synthetics 60 C Cold 4 kg 1200 rpm Synthetic items or mixed fabric items Normal soil Delicates 40 C Cold 4 kg 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics such as acryl ics viscose polyester items Normal soil Silk 30 C 1 kg 1000 rpm Special programme for silk and mixed synthetic items Wool Handwash 40 C Cold 1 5 kg 1200 rpm Machine washab...

Page 10: ... Drying 6 kg Drying programme for cotton items Steam programmes4 Steam can be used for dried washed or worn once laundry These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer Do not use any detergent If necessary remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items I...

Page 11: ...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 Set the spin speed Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed If you set the No Spin option then only the drain phase is available 4 If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry at the end of the cycle the laundry could be humid It is better to expose the i...

Page 12: ...ute The test performance in accordance with EN 50229 must be carried out with a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity load compo sition according to EN61121 by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton The SECOND drying load with the residual load must be tested by setting the AU TOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton 5 3 Timed drying Dryness Level Type of fabr...

Page 13: ...wash provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions M1144 The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the drying of wool garments labelled as hand wash provided that the garments are dried according to the instructio...

Page 14: ...l Handwash 30 C 1 5 0 35 57 58 1 Cotton Energy Saving programme at 60 C with a load of 9 kg is the reference pro gramme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards 7 OPTIONS 7 1 Temperature Set this option to change the default temperature Indicator cold water The display shows the set temperature 7 2 Spin With this option you can decrease the default spin speed...

Page 15: ... dry level for cotton synthetic silk and wool items Iron dry level for cotton items 7 7 Time Manager When you set a washing programme the display shows the default duration Press or to decrease or increase the programme duration The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table Indicator Cottons Eco 1 2 3 3 4 3 3 5 1 Shortest to fresh the laundry 2 Programme duration suitable for...

Page 16: ...compartment for washing phase This activates the drain system 2 Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase 3 Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub 10 DAILY USE WASHING ONLY 10 1 Loading the laundry 1 Open the appliance door 2 Put the laundry in the drum one item at a time ...

Page 17: ...e instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products Detergent compartment for prewash phase Detergent compartment for washing phase Compartment for liquid additives fabric conditioner starch Flap for powder or liquid detergent 10 4 Liquid or powder detergent 1 A 2 3 B 4 ENGLISH 17 ...

Page 18: ...t option comes on If you set something incorrect the display shows the message 10 7 Starting a programme without the delay start Press The indicator of stops to flash and stays on The indicator starts to flash on the display The programme starts the door locks the display shows the indicator If the indicator flashes the door is locking If the display shows an alarm message after the indicator has ...

Page 19: ... 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 10 11 Opening the door CAUTION If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and the drum still rotates you cannot open the door While a programme or the de...

Page 20: ...ton to activate the appliance again The display shows the end of the last set programme Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum the AUTO Stand by function doesn t deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water 11 DAILY USE DRYING ONLY WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 11 1 Drying setting WARNING Make sure that the wa...

Page 21: ...art the programme The display shows regularly a new time value The drying indicator starts to flash The display shows the door locked indicator If you set only 10 minutes of drying the appliance performs only a cooling phase If the laundry is not sufficient dry set again a short drying time 11 4 End of the drying programme The appliance stops automatically The acoustic signals operate if they are ...

Page 22: ...Timed Drying To have a good drying the appliance does not let you set a too low spin speed for the items to be washed and dried 1 Press to set the drying time value The display shows 10 minutes The indicator comes on in the display The display shows the set drying value time for example After some seconds the display shows the final time value that is the total duration of the washing and drying c...

Page 23: ...rgent Be careful with the curtains Remove the hooks or 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 etc A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase If this occurs adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again 13 2 Stubbor...

Page 24: ...ogrammes refer to the drying programmes table 13 7 Items not suitable for drying Do not set a drying programme for this laundry Very delicate items Synthetic curtains Pieces of clothing with metal inserts Nylon stockings Quilts Bed covers Duvets Anoraks Sleeping bags Fabrics with residue of hair sprays nail solvents or similar Garments with foam rubber or materials similar to foam rubber 13 8 Garm...

Page 25: ...ularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machines Do this separately from the laundry wash Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 14 3 Maintenance wash With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum Perform a maintenance wash regularly ...

Page 26: ...3 4 14 6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 3 4 1 2 www electrolux com 26 ...

Page 27: ...5 1 2 6 7 8 1 2 9 1 2 ENGLISH 27 ...

Page 28: ... the water 14 9 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 C 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 p...

Page 29: ...from the drum and or keep pressed the door and push the Start Pause button at the same time until the indicator stops flashing see the picture below The mains supply is unstable Wait until the mains supply is stable No communication between electronic elements of the appliance Switch off and switch on again WARNING Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks 15 2 Possible failures Problem Po...

Page 30: ...pigot 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 fil ter 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 spin phase doe...

Page 31: ... time displayed An unbalanced laundry load increases the duration time This is a normal behaviour of the appliance The washing results are not satisfactory Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter gent 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 You cannot set an op tion Make...

Page 32: ... the drum is not rotating If necessary wait until the drum stops rotating Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high If necessary proceed with an emergency drain refer to Emergency drain in Care and cleaning chapter To open the door proceed as follows 1 Press the On Off button to switch the appliance off 2 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 3 Open the filter flap 4...

Page 33: ...NTAL CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office ENGLISH 33 ...

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