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Electrolux AWF5120 W manual

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    Notice d’utilisation User Manual Manual de usuario AWF5120 W / AWF 8120 W Lave-linge W ashing Machine Lavadora 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 1[...]

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    (*) Nous avons pensé à vous lors de la conception de ce produit. 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 2[...]

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    3 Bienvenue dans le monde d'Electrolux Nous vous remer cions de la confiance que vous nous témoignez en choisissant un appareil Electr olux qui, nous espérons vous accompagnera agréablement au fil du temps. Au travers d'une large gamme de produits de qualité, la volonté d'Electr olux est de vous rendr e la vie plus agréable. V [...]

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    32 contents Contens Safety information ............................32 Product description .........................35 Control panel ...................................36 Use..................................................37 W ashing hints ..................................42 International wash code symbol ......45 W ashing programme .............[...]

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    safety information 33 General safety ● It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way . ● During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it! ● Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. T o avoid this, please check into the drum before using. ● Any object[...]

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    34 safety information Use ● This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. ● Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. ● Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. ● Befo[...]

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    product description 35 Pr oduct description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Drain pump Adjustable feet 5 4 3 2 1 Prewash W ash Fabric Softener Detergent dispenser drawer 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 35[...]

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    36 control panel Contr ol panel Programme selector dial Spin reduction knob T emperature options button" Options Button Extra Rinse button Start/Pause button Programme progress display Delay Start button 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 36[...]

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    use 37 Use First Use ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. ● Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. ● Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any lau[...]

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    38 use The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the lights [...]

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    use 39 Select the Prewash Eco or Super Quick Options Press the Options button r epeatedly , to select the desired option. The r elevant light will light up. Y ou can select 3 differ ent options: Prewash: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash (not available for Handwash). The prewash ends with a sh[...]

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    40 use T o restart the programme fr om the point at which it was interrupted, press the “start/pause” button again . If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, an integrated red pilot light of the “start/ pause” button flashes for 3 times. Select the Delay start Before you s[...]

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    use 41 Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the pr ogramme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . T ur n the programme selector dial to “O” and then to [...]

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    42 washing hints W ashing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’ s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. T emperatures Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together . Whites may lose their “whiteness[...]

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    washing hints 43 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover , lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing pr oduct [...]

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    44 washing hints Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and har dness of the water used. W ater hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of har dness. Information on hardness of the water in your ar ea can be obtained from the r elevant water suppl[...]

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    International wash code symbol 45 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 45[...]

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    46 washing programmes W ashing programmes Programme/ T emperature T ype of laundry Options (*) This option is only avalaible for temperatures between 60ºC and 40ºC. Slipper 30ºC Specific program for slipper or cloth shoes. Max. 1 pair Rinses Separate rinse cycle for hand washed cotton fabric. Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in progra[...]

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    care and cleaning 47 Car e and cleaning Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. 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 accordi[...]

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    48 care and cleaning Proceed as follows: • Disconnect the appliance. • If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. • Open the pump door . • Place a containfer close to the pump to collect any spillage. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and r emove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when re[...]

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    care and cleaning 49 Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO V AL VE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. Emergency emptying o[...]

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    50 something not working Something not working Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below . During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashe[...]

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    something not workinn 51 Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: ● The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes) ● The drain pump is clogged. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes) ● The the option has been selected. ● The option or has been selected. ● The laundry[...]

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    52 something not working Malfunction Possible cause Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: ● The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. ● The support feet have not been adjusted. ● The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. ● Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. ● Check the correct installation of the appl[...]

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    technical data 53 If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will requir e this information. T echnical data Dimensions Width 60 cm 85 cm 62,5 cm Height Depth W ater supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa[...]

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    (*) The "Cottons 60º Eco" with a load of 5 kg is the refer ence programme for the data entered in the energy label, in the compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperature and [...]

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    installation 55 Installation T ransit security bars Before starting the machine up, the transport security bars must be removed as follows: Y ou are advised to keep all the transport security bars. In case the appliance has to be transported again. 1. Unscrew and r emove the three r ear screws by means of a key . 2. Open the porthole, and remove th[...]

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    56 installation 3. Place the discharging hose in a washbasin or sink with the aid of the bent piece delivered separately . The bent piece has to be entered into the tube’ s mouth in order to assure the support. Aforesaid piece allows the hose to be fixed to the wall by means of an opening on the upper part and that way the hose does not move and [...]

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    environment concerns 57 Envir onment concer ns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your o[...]

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    58 standard guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions 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 CHARGE for labour , materia[...]

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    european guarantee 85 Eur opean guarantee Este aparato está garantizado por Electrolux en cada uno de los países enumerados en la siguiente página, durante el periodo especificado en la garantía del aparato o de otra manera, por la ley . Si se muda de uno de dichos países a otro de ellos, la garantía del aparato le acompañará sujeta a las s[...]

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    86 centro de asistencia técnica Centr o de Asistencia Técnica/Customer Service Centre En caso de necesitar una mayor ayuda, por favor contacte con su Centro de Asistencia Técnica. Should you need further assintance please contact your local Customer Service Centre. 126.2943.07…AWF5120-8120W.qxd 23/10/08 15:54 Página 86[...]

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