WE170P - Washing machine ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WE170P ELECTROLUX

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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. ENGLISH

SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages 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. 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 open. Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

Do not change the specification of this appliance. Do not exceed the maximum load of 6 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). 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). The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) 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.

Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent internal damage. Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. 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 exposed to the weather. The floor area where 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. Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the flooring. Do not install the appliance where the appliance lid cannot be fully opened. Do not put a 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

The appliance must be earthed. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician. 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 ENGLISH 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. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Water connection

Do not cause damage to the water hoses. Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where 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.

WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

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

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

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

This appliance is for household use only. 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).

Control panel Lid Lid handle Feet for levelling the appliance Rating plate

• The alarm codes. Refer to the chapter “Troubleshooting” for their description.
• The level of the Time Manager B. The Delay Start indicator. C. The Child Lock indicator. D. The Lid Lock indicator:
• It is on, you cannot open the lid.
• It is off, you can open the lid.
• It flashes, you cannot open the lid. Wait for some minutes until the indicator is off. E. Washing phase indicators.

: the washing phase ENGLISH

Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Blanc/ Couleurs 90°C - Cold 6 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Coton 6 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended. Eco1) 60° - 40°C Synthétiques 2,5 kg 1200 rpm 60° - Cold Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil. Délicats 40° - Cold 2,5 kg 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Normal soil. Laine/ Lavage à la main 40° - Cold 1 kg 1200 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.2) Soie 30°C 1 kg 800 rpm Special programme for silk and mixed synthet‐ ic items. Couette 60° - 30°C 2 kg 800 rpm Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. Rinçage Cold 6 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. Vidange 6 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics. Essorage 6 kg 1200 rpm To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics, except woollens and deli‐ cate fabrics. Jeans 60° - Cold 3 kg 1200 rpm Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark col‐ oured items. Rideaux 40° - Cold 2,5 kg 800 rpm Special programme for curtains. The prewash phase is activated automatically.3) Sport 30°C 2,5 kg 800 rpm Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil items or items to refresh.

www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Chemises 30°C 1,5 kg 800 rpm Synthetic and mixed fabric items. Light soil items and items to freshen up. For 5 - 6 shirts.

1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regu‐

lation 1061/2010, these programmes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro‐ gramme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the most efficient pro‐ grammes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected programme.

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

Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand 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. M1145 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark

6. CONSUMPTION VALUES

The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera‐ ture. At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura‐ tion for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐ culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 6 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro‐ gramme duration will be less than 1 hour). When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot flashes in the display. Programmes Load (kg) Energy consump‐ tion (kWh) Water con‐ Approxi‐ sumption mate pro‐ (litre) gramme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Blanc/Couleurs 60°C

1) At the end of spin phase.

2) Not available for some models.

Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)

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

The indicator of the set temperature comes on.

With this option you can change the default spin speed.

The indicator of the set speed comes on. No Spin

Set this option to deactivate all spin phases. Only the drain phase is available. The related indicator comes on. Set this option for very delicate fabrics. Set this option to prevent the laundry creases. The related indicator comes on. There is a water in the drum when the programme is completed. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The lid stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the lid. To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’. Additional spin options:

The rinses phase uses more water for some washing programmes. Night Cycle

Set this option to remove all spin phases and to perform a silent washing. The rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes. ENGLISH

The related indicator comes on. The washing programme stops with the water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to prevent the laundry creases. The lid stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the lid. To drain the water refer to ‘At the end of the programme’.

The appliance decreases the spin speed, uses more water and adapts the programme duration to the type of laundry. The related indicator comes on.

Press to decrease or increase the programme duration. With this option you can add a prewash phase to a washing programme. The Time Manager is available only with the programmes in the table. Use this option for heavy soil. When you set this option the programme duration increases. indica‐ tor

The related indicator comes on.

With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.

With this option you can add some rinses to a washing programme. Use this option for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft. The related indicator comes on.

2) Shortest: to freshen the laundry.

3) Longest: Increasing the programme du‐

ration gradually decreases the energy con‐ sumption. The optimized heating phase saves energy and the longer duration main‐ tains the same washing results (specially for normal soil).

4) Defaullt duration for all programmes.

The appliance carefully washes and spins the laundry to prevent the creases.

You can activate this option: With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel.

After you press : the options and the programme knob are locked.

Before you press cannot start. To activate/deactivate this option, press and until the indicator off. at the same time comes on/goes : the appliance

8.2 Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate when:

The programme is completed. The appliance has a malfunction. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic and signals, press time for 6 seconds. at the same

1. Put a small quantity of detergent in

the compartment for washing phase.

2. Set and start a programme for cotton

at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

10.1 Loading the laundry

1. Open the appliance lid.

2. Push the button A.

The drum opens automatically.

3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item

4. Shake the items before you put them

in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum.

5. Close the drum and the lid.

CAUTION! Before you close the lid of your appliance, make sure that you close the drum correctly.

10.2 Using detergent and

1. Measure out the detergent and the

2. Put the detergent and the fabric

conditioner into the compartments.

10.3 Detergent compartments

Always obey the 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). The mark M is the maximum level for the quantity liquid additives.

10.4 Setting a programme

After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme:

• The appliance adjusts automatically the programme duration agree with the laundry load.
• The display shows the new value.

1. Turn the programme knob and set

the programme: flashes. The indicator The display shows the level of the Time Manager, the programme duration and the indicators of the phases of the programme.

2. If necessary, change the temperature

and the spin speed or add available options. When you activate an option, the indicator of the set option comes on.

10.5 Starting a programme

without the delay start Press

The indicator of and stays on.

The indicator starts to flash on the display. The programme starts, the lid locks, the display shows the

indicator The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water.

10.6 Starting a programme with

again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set. The related indicator comes on the display.

• The appliance starts the countdown.
• The door locks, the display shows

the indicator When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.

www.electrolux.com You can cancel or change the set of the delay start before you press the cancel the delay start: . To

Press to set the appliance to pause.

Press until the display shows

Press again to start the programme immediately.

10.7 Interrupting a programme

and changing the options You can change only some options before they operate. Open the lid when the delay start operates:

to pause the appliance.

4. Close the lid and press the

again. The delay start continues to operate. Open the lid when the programme operates:

1. Turn the programme knob to position

to deactivate the appliance.

2. Wait for some minutes and then open

3. Close the lid and set the programme

again. The programme continues.

10.8 Cancelling a running

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.

10.9 Opening the lid

While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance lid is locked. The display shows the indicator CAUTION! If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high, you cannot open the lid.

The appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated).

The indicator of the

goes off. The lid lock indicator You can open the lid. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Close the water tap. Turn the programme knob to position

comes on. goes off. to deactivate the appliance. Keep the lid ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours. The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum:

• The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. ENGLISH

The lid lock indicator is on. The indicator flashes. The lid stays locked. You must drain the water to open the lid. To drain the water:

1. If necessary, decrease the spin

speed. If you set only drains. , the appliance . The appliance drains the

3. When the programme is completed

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 and the display go off.

flashes slowly The indicator of the 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. and the lid lock indicator goes off, you can open the lid.

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).

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 discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times. Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. Empty the pockets and unfold the items. Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations inside out. Remove hard stains. Wash heavy soil stains with a special detergent. 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.

11.2 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.

11.3 Detergents and additives

Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines: – powder detergents for all types of fabric,

– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens, – liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. Do not mix different types of detergents. To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. If your appliance does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer).

Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "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 know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of the water softener. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil.

12. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machines. Do this separately from the laundry wash.

12.1 External cleaning

Clean the appliance with soap and warm water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.

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

12.3 Maintenance wash

With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly. To do this: If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines.

Remove all laundry from the drum. Select the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent. Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.

Regularly examine the seal. Clean it when needed, using ammonia cream ENGLISH cleanser agent without scratching the seal surface,

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

12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser

12.6 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. Do this procedure also when you want to do the emergency drain.

1. Close the water tap.

2. Remove the water inlet hose.

3. Remove the drain hose from the rear

support and unhook it from sink or spigot.

4. Put the ends of each drain and inlet

hose in a container. Let the water flow out of the hoses.

5. Set the Drain programme and let it

operate until the end of the cycle.

6. Turn the programme knob to position

to deactivate the appliance.

7. Disconnect the appliance from the

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

12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code:

- The appliance does not fill with water properly.

- The appliance does not drain the water.

- The appliance lid or drum doors are open or not closed correctly. Please check both!

- The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks. ENGLISH

Problem Possible solution The programme does not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance lid and drum doors are closed properly. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed. 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. The appliance does not Make sure that the water tap is open. fill with water properly. 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. This problem may be caused by the filter of the inlet hose or the valve drain filter which may be clogged. Refer to "Care and cleaning". If problem remains please contact the Authorised Service Centre. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct. The appliance does not Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The fill with water and drain hose may be too low. immediately. The appliance does not Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. drain the water. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. This problem may be caused by the clogged drain filter. Please contact the Authorised Service Centre. 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.

www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution The spin phase does Set the spin option. not operate or the Set the drain option if you set an option which ends with washing cycle lasts lon‐ water in the drum. ger than usually. This problem may be caused by the clogged drain filter. Please contact the Authorised Service Centre. 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 drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it. You cannot open the appliance lid. Make sure that the washing programme is finished. Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. The appliance makes an unusual noise. Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to "Installation". Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to "Installation". Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The cycle is shorter The appliance calculates a new time according to the laun‐ than the time displayed. dry load. See the "Consumption Values" chapter. The cycle is longer than An unbalanced laundry load increases the duration time. the time displayed. This is a normal behaviour of the appliance. The washing results are Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter‐ not satisfactory. 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 sure that you press only the wanted button(s). After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. ENGLISH

We recommend the use of original spare parts.

available. You can find the information on the rating plate: model, PNC and Serial Number. (Mod., Prod. No., Ser. No.) When contacting the Authorised Service Centre, make sure that these data are

Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid parti‐ IPX4 cles and moisture ensured by the protective cov‐ er, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum Load Cotton Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed 6 kg A++ Maximum 1200 rpm

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

15. ENVIRONMENTAL 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.