Electrolux WA SL2 E100 User manual

User manual

WA SL2E100

Wasching machine

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The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on

how to avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which

hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The

Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that

make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in

this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you

can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that

it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind. Good

luck!

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4Contents

Contents

Instruction booklet 7

Safety information 7

Product Description 10

Detergent dispenser drawer 10

Control panel 11

Display 11

First use 14

Personalization 14

Acoustic signal 14

Child safety lock 14

Daily use 15

Load the laundry 15

Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15

Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 16

Select the temperature 16

Select the Spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 16

Selected the desired option 17

Prewash option 17

Stain option 18

Sensitive option 18

Select an additional rinse 18

Time Saving option 18

Select the Start/Pause 19

Select the Delay Start 19

Altering an option or a running programme 20

Interrupting a programme 20

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Contents

Cancelling a programme 20

Opening the door after the programme has started 20

At the end of the programme 21

Washing programmes 22

Programme information 25

Preparing the wash cycle 27

Sorting the laundry 27

Temperatures 27

Before loading the laundry 27

Maximum loads 28

Laundry weights 28

Removing stains 28

Detergents and additives 29

Quantity of detergent to be used 30

Degrees of water hardness 30

Care and cleaning 31

Descaling 31

After each wash 31

External cleaning 31

Detergent dispenser drawer 31

Drain pump 32

Water inlet filter 34

Frost precautions 34

Emergency emptying out 34

What to do if... 36

Technical Data 39

Consumption value 40

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Installation 41

Unpacking 41

Positioning and levelling 43

Water inlet 43

Water-stop device 44

Water drainage 44

Electrical connection 45

Permanent connection 45

Enviroment concerns 46

Packaging materials 46

Old machine 46

Ecological hints 46

Guarantee 47-49

Customer service centres 50

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Safety information

Instruction booklet

Safety information

Prior to using for the first time

• The safety of ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards

and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as

manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.

You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the

appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to

another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always

ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new

owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant

warnings.

• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during

transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,

contact your supplier.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus

temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours

before using for the first time.

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. To avoid this, please

check into the drum before using.

• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,

sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the

machine.

• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to

the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s

recommendations of quantities.

• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or

pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and

the inner drum.

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8Safety information

• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material

without hems or torn material.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean

and maintenance.

• This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance

with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance

drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious

malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine

spare parts.

Installation

• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do

not use it and contact the Service Centre.

• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can

occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant

section in the user manual.

• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on

its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to

allow air to circulate freely

• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections

after the installation.

• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the

“ddaannggeerrssooffffrreeeezziinngg” chapter.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a

qualified plumber or competent person.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a

qualified electrician or competent person.

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.

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• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are

fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,

ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine

washed.

• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should

not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be

taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in

the machine.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always

take hold of the plug itself.

• Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,

the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing

machine is accessible.

Child Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with

reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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 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.

Safety information

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10 Product description

Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of

laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is

added at the beginning of the wash programme.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If you

are using water softener, add it to main wash detergent in the left-hand

compartment.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN-option.

Rating plate

Drain pump

Three adjustable feet; The rear

foot on the left-hand side is

automatic

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Drum light

Door opening handle

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