Electrolux ELAY10DGAV8, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ELAY10DGAW8 ELAY10DGAV8 ELAY12DGAW8 ELAY12DGAV8 Made in Chile ELAY14DGAV8 ELAY16DGAV8 EN WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...com Register your product for better service www electrolux com productregistration Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting Service ensure that you have the following data available The information can be found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Wa...

Page 3: ...ur washing machine remove all the packaging plastic bag expanded polystyrene keeping the drum steady and especially the expanded polystyrene Base under your washing machine shown in grey on the diagram If you do not remove these items then the washing machine will not work properly Thank you for buying an product You are the owner of a WASHING MACHINE that will give you guaranteed safety and quali...

Page 4: ... the drainage hose coincides with the end of the hose support We advise you to turn off the hot and cold water taps after using your washing machine and disconnect the electricity mains or plug 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 HOT COLD 20 ...

Page 5: ...er intake 13 Cabinet 4 Cold water intake 14 Base 5 Spinning drum 15 Height adjustable feet 6 Fluff filter 16 Drainage hose 7 Impellar 17 Supply hose 8 Washing machine lid 18 Hose support 9 Detergent dispenser 19 Drainage hose clip 10 Softener dispenser 20 Hot water stopper 20 10 16 17 19 18 6 7 ...

Page 6: ...tergent from your clothes WATER LEVEL Select the appropriate water level according to the weight of the load and the type of fabric to be washed There are 6 levels the fuzzy system automatically selects the water level according to the quantity of clothes detected in your washing machine WASH LEVEL Select the wash type 15 min for average dirt 25 min ideal for more concentrated dirt and 10 min for ...

Page 7: ...ee of dirtiness CHILD LOCK You can lock your washing machine to ensure that no one changes your wash cycle To do thtis you must press PROGRAMME START PAUSE simultaneously for 5 sec Use the same procedure to unlock the washing machine ON AND OFF Pr to turn on your washing machine ess this button START PAUSE Select START PAUSE to start the wash function if you want to use the Normal programme press ...

Page 8: ...should be made of concrete wood or tiles Important note Do not install your washing machine on a carpeted floor since the carpet pile may obstruct motor ventilation or make it heat up Do not install under the water heater How to make sure your appliance is level Regulate the height of your washing machine by turning the feet indicated on Fig 1 depending on the floor where the washing machine is to...

Page 9: ... must also take care not to install the outlet of your drainage hose at a height of under 90 centimetres The drainage pump is found at the back of the washing machine Connect the hose clip to the hose to stop any water escaping Then connect the hose elbow to the outlet section of the pump as shown in the diagram 1 2 3 Min height 90 cm 1 m Max height 1 2 m Installing the hot and cold water supply h...

Page 10: ...d with the equipment must be used Used hoses must not be used NOTE 2 Your washing machine has a red stopper indicating the hot water intake This stopper must be removed when you connect the hot water hose and if this option is not being used then the stopper should be left in place Preparations Electrical connection The washing machine must be earthed so make sure that the plug has three prongs be...

Page 11: ...es from coloureds distinguishing between fabrics and determining how dirty your laundry is Check pockets 2 Push the ON OFF button to turn machine on 3 Add detergent to the dispenser detergent table on page 24 close the lid 4 Press START PAUSE The washing machine automatically starts to select the water level and start the washing cycle Functions and times for the NORMAL programme this is the defau...

Page 12: ...Press once to select the BEDDING programme 4 Place detergent in the dispenser detergent table on page 24 close the lid 5 Press START PAUSE The washing machine automatically starts to select the water level and then continues with the washing cycle Functions and times for the BEDDING programme Programme BEDDING Wash 10 to 25 Min Rinsing The water saving rinsing process is carried out twice Spinning...

Page 13: ...the ON OFF button to turn machine on 3 Push several times to select the Delicates programme 4 Add detergent to the dispenser detergent table on page 24 shut the lid 5 Press START PAUSE The washing machine selects water level 2 Functions and times for the DELICATES programme Programme DELICATES Wash 10 Min Rinsing The water saving rinsing process is carried out twice Spinning By default the Delicat...

Page 14: ... the ON OFF button to turn machine on 3 Press the RINSE button once to carry out a hypoallergenic rinse to remove any traces of detergent from your clothes 4 Add detergent to the dispenser detergent table on page 24 shut the cover 5 Press START PAUSE The washing machine will automatically start to select the water level and will continue the washing cycle Wash only cycle To use the wash cycle only...

Page 15: ...E button The washing machine will automatically start to select the water level and will continue the washing cycle Spin only cycle rinse only cycle T o use the spin cycle only 1 Press the ON OFF button to turn machine on 2 Press the wash button twice Make sure that the wash light goes out 3 Press the rinse button twice Make sure that the rinse light goes out 4 Press START PAUSE The washing machin...

Page 16: ...re that the wash light goes out 4 Press spin once Make sure that the spin light goes out 5 Press START PAUSE The washing machine will automatically select water level 6 then continue with the rinsing cycle Delayed start Steps to follow if you want to use the delayed start function 1 Load the laundry into the washing machine 2 Push the ON OFF button to turn machine on 3 Press until you select the w...

Page 17: ...tart Your washing machine control panel shows you the time for delayed start laundry when this light indicator is red point above each number on the left side displaying hours Child lock button This button stops anyone from accidentally stopping or programming your washing machine while it is operating Consequently when this function is used all the buttons on the control panel are locked except f...

Page 18: ... using the Normal programme but incorporates prior soaking for one hour Using the bedding soak programme This programme lets you wash using the BEDDING programme incorporating one hour s prior soaking Press PROGRAMME to use it until the BEDDING and SOAK lights come on simultaneously and then press START PAUSE to begin the selected programme How to use the softener dispenser Before starting the was...

Page 19: ...astic bristles and a jet of water to clean off the fibre remnants still sticking to the lid after each wash cycle is finished 3 SPARE PARTS remove the frame from the filter releasing it from the two lower hooks as shown in Fig 3 OPEN OPEN FABRIC SOFTENER Water intake Cleaning the water intake If you notice that the water flow is significantly reduced in your washing machine and this is not due to ...

Page 20: ...mmendations about detergents and loads Too much detergent leads to ineffective rinsing Likewise not enough detergent leads to ineffective washing Use the amount of detergent indicated by your washing machine Fig 1 COLD HOT Fig 2 Fig 3 Water level Detergent Litres Laundry load 1 37 L 0 1500 g 2 47 L 0 2500 g 3 57 L 0 4 500 g 4 68 L 0 6200 g 5 80 L 0 7500 g 6 94 L 0 9000 g T shirt 150 g Adult Jeans ...

Page 21: ... laundry may change colour After adding whitener rinse the whitener intake with water If you are not going to use the washing machine for a long period or over the holidays you must disconnect the washing machine Cut off the water supply in both hoses This recommendation will help to prevent accidental floods if the water pressure increases while you are away Important note Stain removal rules We ...

Page 22: ...wash normally Softener Rub the affected part with a bar of soap and wash normally Fruit stains Treat them as soon as possible with a sponge soaked in cold water Rub with a small amount of detergent and wash normally Grease and oil Place the affected part face down on absorbent cloth and treat the stain from behind Apply a sponge soaked in alcohol or a dry sponge with a cleaning liquid Wash normall...

Page 23: ...ot install the washing machine in a place which is too damp as this may lead to short circuits Do not use abrasive detergents to clean the glass Connect the washing machine to an appropriate power source Place the washing machine on a flat surface Do not wash laundry stained with vegetable or cooking oil since this may remain after the wash cycle making the fabric smoky and capable of catching fir...

Page 24: ... trip switch in your house E1 Water supply fault Turn on the water supply tap Make sure the water supply has been cut off open the water taps Make sure that the electrovalve filter is not closed E2 Overflow fault Immediately turn off the water supply taps Disconnect the washing machine from the electricity supply source Call the Authorised Repair Service E3 Drainage fault Check to see if there is ...

Page 25: ...ne drum has dropped This is a visual impression as the drum falls as a consequence of the weight of laundry plus the water Too much water is coming in Make sure that the drainage hose is at the correct height page 9 The laundry is higher than the upper level of water This is normal if the level of clothing falls afterwafrds washing begins On the other hand if water keeps flowing in on a permanent ...

Page 26: ...0V 60HZ 220V 60HZ Power Rating 400 W 400 W Required water pressure 0 05 to 1 Mpa 0 05 to 1 Mpa Spin speed approx 750 400 rpm 750 400 rpm MODELS ELAY14DGAV8 ELAY16DGAV8 Capacity 14 kg of dry laundry 16 kg of dry laundry Dimensions without packing Height 1035 mm depth 665 mm and width 620 mm Height 1048 mm depth 665 mm and width 620 mm Dimensions including packaging Height 1055 mm depth 680 mm and w...

Page 27: ...c 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 council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased t...

Page 28: ... labels to avoid injury Never climb or stand on the Unit Do not allow anyone in particular children to climb on hang from stand on or play on or in the appliance Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children Do not store items that may burn or melt such as clothing paper material plastics or plastics containers etc on top of the appliance or hang them from the...

Page 29: ...r shops etc must not be placed in or near the appliance until the solvent or flammable materials have been removed In homes many flammable materials are used such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners stain removers turpentine waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates The laundy process can reduce the flame retardants on the fabric To avoid t...

Page 30: ...on of the fill hoses it is recommended you change these hoses every 5 years Before discarding the appliance or removing it from service remove the washer and dryer lids to prevent children from hiding inside Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in user repair instructions that you understan...

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