Electrolux WD41A84160 User manual
WD41A84160
EN Washer Dryer User Manual
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7
5. PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 9
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................13
7. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................15
9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 16
10. DAILY USE - WASHING ONLY......................................................................16
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY......................................................................... 20
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING.............................................................. 21
13. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 22
14. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................24
15. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................28
16. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING................................................................... 31
17. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................31
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed 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.
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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.
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1. 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
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding 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 open.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding
product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins
permit.
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
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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 8 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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•Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and
clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should
not be dried in the washer dryer.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
•Never stop the washer dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
separated so that residual heat can dissipate.
•The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items
reach a temperature that will not cause damage to
them.
•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.
•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 exposed to the
weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• 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.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
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• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• 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.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance 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.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Only dry fabrics that are suitable to
dry in the washer dryer. Follow the
cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
– If a detergent ball is used, remove
it before starting a drying
programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball if
setting a non-stop programme.
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
2.5 Disposal
• 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).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1 2 3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 Fixing 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
53 4
1011
8
7
9
6
1 2
1On Off push button (On/Off)
2Programme knob
3Spin reduction touch button (Spin)
4Temperature touch button
(Temperature)
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5Display
6Drying time touch button (Drying
time)
7Delay start touch button (Delay
Start)
8Prewash touch button (Prewash)
9Drying level touch button (Drying
level)
10 Start/Pause touch button (Start/
Pause)
11 Time Manager touch button
(Time Manager)
4.2 Display
A B C
D
E
F
GH
I
J
K
A. The Temperature 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 washing phase.
J. : The child safety lock indicator.
K. : The door locked indicator
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5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Cottons
90°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cot‐
ton. Normal soil and light soil.
Cottons Eco1)
60°C - 40°C
8 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured
cotton. Normal soil. The energy
consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is
extended.
Wash&Dry 60Min.
40°C - 30°C
1 kg
1200 rpm
Complete programme composed
of washing phase and of drying
phase for a small load size of
mixed fabrics (cottons and synthet‐
ics items).
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric
items. Normal soil.
Delicates
40°C - Cold
3.5 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 washable wool, hand
washable wool and delicate fab‐
rics with «hand washing» care
symbol.2)
Duvet
60°C - Cold
2.5 kg
800 rpm
Special programme for one syn‐
thetic blanket, duvet, bedspread
and so on.
Spin/Drain3)
8 kg
1600 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain
the water in the drum. All fabrics,
except woollens and delicate
fabrics.
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Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Rinse
Cold
8 kg
1600 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.
Drying programmes
Wool Drying
1 kg Drying programme for woollens.
Synthetics Drying
2 kg Drying programme for synthetic
items.
Cottons Drying
4 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:
• Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
• Items where it is not specified on the care label as being suitable for tumble dry‐
ing.
• All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike.
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