Electrolux FO 950 User manual

WASHING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

FO 950

135 499 070

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully

and pay particular attention to the safety notes

indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you

keep this instruction booklet for future reference and

pass it on to any future owners.

Transport damages

When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not

damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the

Service Centre.

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly

important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of

the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use recycled paper.

ENGLISH

Contents

Maintenance 19-20

Door seal 19

Bodywork 19

Detergent dispenser drawer 19

Drain pump 20

Water inlet filter 20

Emergency emptying out 20

Frost precautions 20

Something not working? 21-22

Warnings 4-5

Disposal 5

Tips for environmental protection 5

Technical specifications 6

Installation 7

Unpacking 7

Positioning and levelling 7

Water inlet 7

Water drainage 8

Electrical connection 8

Your new washing machine 9

Description of the appliance 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Use 10

Control panel 10

Controls 10-11

Washing hints 12

Sorting the laundry 12

Temperatures 12

Before loading the laundry 12

Maximum loads 12

Laundry weights 12

Removing stains 12

Detergents and additives 13

International wash code symbols 14

Operating sequence 15-16

Programme table 17-18

Warnings

Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using

the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to

the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective

transit devices are not removed or are not

completely removed. Refer to the relevant

paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance

must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is

not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,

ensure that air can circulate freely between the

feet and the floor.

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. Follow the

instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such

as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause

extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with

petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.

If such fluids have been used to remove stains

prior to washing, wait until they have completely

evaporated from the fabric before placing

garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a

cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting

trapped between the drum and the tub.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric

softener. An excessive amount could damage the

laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the

appliance is not in use. This preserves the door

seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before

opening the door. If not, drain the water following

the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water

tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by

qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by

inexperienced persons could cause serious

danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the

plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug

itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes the

door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before

installing or using the appliance.

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Disposal

Tips for environmental protection

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are

recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene

>PS<=polystyrene

>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of

them properly in appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.

Help to keep your country tidy!

The symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to

the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic 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 city office, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where

you purchased the product.

To save water, energy and to help protect the

environment, we recommend that you follow these

tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without

prewashing in order to save detergent, water and

time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully

loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited

soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be

washed at a lower temperature, so saving energy.

• Measure out detergent according to the water

hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of

laundry being washed.

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous

electrical appliances can be. When the machine is

working, children should be carefully supervised

and not be allowed to play with the appliance.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,

polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger

of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s

reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into

the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a

special feature. To activate this device, rotate the

button (without pressing it) inside the door

clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If

necessary use a coin.

To disable this device and restore the possibility of

closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until

the groove is vertical.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the

electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with

the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in

order to prevent children from becoming trapped

inside while playing.

P1131

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 34 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 3,5 kg

Synthetics 1 kg

Delicates 1 kg

Woollens/Handwash 0,8 kg

SPIN SPEED 950 rpm max.

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 1650 W

MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa

Maximum 0,8 MPa

This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage

89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed

before using the appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that

they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be

transported again.

1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear

right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back,

taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be

avoided by placing one of the corner packing

pieces between the machine and the floor.

2. Release the two plastic bags by removing the

adhesive strip.

3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the

left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the

centre of the machine.

4. Set the machine upright and remove the two

remaining bolts from the back.

5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes

into which the bolts were fitted.

6. Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with

the instruction booklet.

P0020

P0256

P1066

P1091

P0255

Positioning and levelling

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.

Make sure that air circulation around the machine is

not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the

machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen

units.

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or

out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar

materials under the machine to compensate for any

unevenness in the floor.

Water inlet

Connect the machine to a cold water tap with a 3/4"

thread by means of the water inlet hose situated at

the back of the appliance. Do not use to this purpose

old hoses already employed

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the

machine can be turned in any direction. Simply

loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the

fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

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.

Important!

Before connecting up the machine to new pipework

or to pipework that has not been used for some time,

run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any

debris that may have collected in the pipes.

P0021

P1088

P1051

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three

ways:

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 could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece

of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be

above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm

above the ground.

Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less

than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.

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.

The drain hose must not be kinked.

For a correct functioning of the machine the

drain hose must remain hooked on the proper

support piece situated on the top part of the back

side of the appliance.

P1118

P0022

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,

single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can

take the maximum load required (1,65 kW), also

taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.

The manufacturer declines any responsibility

for damage or injury through failure to comply

with the above safety precaution.

Should the appliance power supply cable

need to be replaced, this must be carried out

by our Service Centre.

Please ensure that when the appliance is

installed the power supply cable is easily

accessible.

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Your new washing machine

This new washing machine, patented Electrolux, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with

low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Further savings are achieved by washing small loads of laundry, since water and electricity consumption is

proportional to the quantity and type of laundry being washed.

•The programme selector dial combines the function of programme selection, making it easier to set the

programme.

•The programme progress display shows the spin speed selected, the working phase and the end of the

cycle.

•The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care.

•The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes

from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing.

•The unbalance detection device prevents vibration during spinning.

•The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart

2 Control panel

3 Door handle

4 Drain pump

5 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Description of the appliance

PROGRAMME

FO 950

Prewash

Start/

Pause

Super

Rinse Quick

Wash Half

Loa

Spin

Re uction

800

700

950

in Progress

500

40°C

30°C

ACTIVCARE

Rinses

30°C

Delicates col

Han wash

Wool

Spin

Drain

Cottons economy

Coloure s

90°C

E 60°C

40°C

30°C

Colour care

Cottons col

Synthetics easy iron

Synthetics

Whites

Synthetics col Off

30°C

Wool col

C0069

Use

PROGRAMME

Prewash

Spin

Re uction

Start/

Pause

Super

Rinse

700

950

Quick

Wash

In progress

Half

Loa

950

500

40°C

30°C

ACTIVCARE

Rinses

30°C

Delicates col

Han wash

Wool

Spin

Drain

Cottons economy

Coloure s

90°C

E 60°C

40°C

30°C

Colour care

Cottons col

Synthetics easy iron

Synthetics

Whites

Synthetics col Off

30°C

Wool col

800

1 234567 8

Control panel

1 Detergent dispenser drawer and

programme chart

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions

can be combined. These must be selected after

choosing the desired programme and before

depressing the “Start/Pause” button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding

pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again,

the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash

for about 2 seconds.

2 “Prewash / Super Rinse” button

●Select “Prewash” option if you wish your laundry to

be prewashed before the main wash (not

available for wool and hand wash). The relevant

light illuminates.

The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes

for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the

programme for delicate fabrics the water is only

drained.

●The “Super Rinse” option can be selected with all

programmes except the wool/handwash

programme. The machine will perform 2 additional

rinses. This option is recommended for people who

are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the

water is very soft.

Note: This two options cannot be selected together.

3 “Quick Wash” button

This button allows you to select the Quick Wash

function, for laundry that is only slightly soiled (not

for wool, hand wash and economy programme 2

“Cottons economy”).

The washing time will be reduced according to the

type of fabric and the selected

programme/temperature.

Max. load for cotton 1,5 kg.

4 “Half Load” button

Select this button to reduce water consumption on

the rinse phase when washing a smaller load of

cottons or linens (maximum load size = 1,75 kg).

The machine will perform 2 rinses instead of 3.

This function can be used also for synthetics,

handwash, wool and delicate programmes, in

case of reduced load of laundry (less then the

maximum load size).

5 “Start /Pause” button

After having selected the programme and the

required options press this button to start the

machine. The corresponding pilot light stops flashing

and remains lit.

To interrupt a programme which is running, depress

the “Start/Pause” button: the corresponding pilot light

starts to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was

interrupted, press the “Start/Pause” button again.

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