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The appliance does not start:

The door has not been closed. (Message «

DR

»)

•  Close fi rmly the door.

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

•  Insert the plug into the power socket.

There is no power at the socket.

•  Please check your domestic electrical installation.

The main fuse has blown.

•  Replace the fuse.

The button 

8

 has not been pressed.

•  Press the button 

8

.

The CHILD SAFETY LOCK has been activated.

•  Deactivate this device.

The button 

11

 has been selected.

•  If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start.

The appliance does not fi ll:

The water tap is closed.

•  Open the water taps.

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.

•  Check the inlet hose connection.

The door is not properly closed. (Message «

DR

»)

•  Close fi rmly the door.

The appliance fi lls then empties immediately:

The end of the drain hose is too low.

•  Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section.

The appliance does not empty and/or does not 
spin:

The drain hose is squashed or kinked.

•  Check the drain hose connection.

The option 

Rinse Hold

 or 

No Spin

 programme has been selected.

• Select the 

Spin Only

 programme.

• Select the 

Spin Only

 programme and the 

No Spin

 option together (drain action).

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

•  Redistribute the laundry.

There is water on the fl oor:

Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used.

•  Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.

Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fi ttings. It is not always 
easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp.

•  Check the water inlet hose connection.

The inlet hose is damaged.

•  Change it with new one.

Unsatisfactory washing results:

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

•  Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

•  Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.

The correct temperature was not selected.

•  Check if you have selected the correct temperature.

Excessive laundry load.

•  Introduce into the drum less laundry.

The door will not open:

The programme is still running.

•  Wait the end of the wash cycle.

The door lock has not been released.

•  Wait until the pilot light 

Door Lock

 has gone out.

There is water in the drum.

•  Select the spinning programme to empty out the water.

The appliance vibrates or is noisy:

The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

•  Check the correct installation of the appliance.

The support feet have not been adjusted.

•  Check the correct levelling of the appliance.

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

•  Redistribute the laundry manually.

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

•  Load more laundry.

Malfunction

Possible Cause / Solution

Summary of Contents for ATF705X

Page 1: ...User Manual Washing Machine 137486300A 1109 Manufactured by Electrolux Home Products NA ATF705X ATF706X MODEL TYPES ...

Page 2: ... future owner of the appliance 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 Safety information 3 Description of the appliance 4 Control panel and functions 5 6 Programme table 6 7 Washing Hints 8 9 Before the first use 9 Operating Sequ...

Page 3: ...liance check that it is not dam aged 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 standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing ...

Page 4: ...be changed by our Customer Care Department 4 Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 DETERGENT WASH compartment for main wash 3 FABRIC SOFTENER compartment for fabric softener 4 LIQUID BLEACH compartment for bleaching agent 5 Drum lamp 6 Door opening handle 7 Door safety lock 8 Serial number Rating plate 9 Adjustable feet IMPORTANT 2 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 9 9 6 ...

Page 5: ...e read the chapter At the end of the programme No Spin This option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses in some programmes 4 Options Button By pressing this button you can select one of the following options Signal Volume A signal will sound when setting a wash programme in case of wrong selection and in the event of operating problems and at the end of the programme T...

Page 6: ... the appliance is carrying out Wash During the wash phase Rinse When the appliance is rinsing Final Spin When the appliance is spinning 10 Display The display shows the following information The duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration of the selected programme appears on the display Select the delayed start by pressing the button 11 Press this button to select t...

Page 7: ... Spin speed 900 400 Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum load 3 Kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol NO SPIN RINSE HOLD SIGNAL VOLUME DELAY START Detergent Wash BLANKETS 40 30 Cold Spin speed 400 Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum load 4 Kg Short cycle for washable blanket or duvet SIGNAL VOLUME ...

Page 8: ...throbe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100 g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200 g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g man s underpants 100 g Removing Stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and deter gent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washin...

Page 9: ... Overfilling can cause early dispens ing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum Fabric damage can occur 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 hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers inst...

Page 10: ...awer compartment IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Adjustments to the programme will be remembered each time that a programme is selected in the future To return to the factory settings simoultaneously press the buttons 8 and 5 until an acoustic signal sounds 7 Select the delayed start by pressing the button 10 Press this button to select the required delay The se lected delay time value will appear on the disp...

Page 11: ...rogramme 11 Interrupting a programme and opening the door after the programme has started If you wish to add a forgotten item to the wash drum first set the appliance to pause by pressing the button 8 The message PAU is displayed alternately with the estimated programme time If the pilot light Door Lock starts blinking and after some minutes goes off the door can be opened If it does not switch of...

Page 12: ...sh to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess Figure 4 Replace the insert pressing the X to lock it in place Return the dispenser drawer External Cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet f...

Page 13: ...re is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp Check the water inlet hose connection The inlet hose is damaged Change it with new o...

Page 14: ...er is visible in the drum Appliances based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance The drum light doesn t work Please contact your local Service Centre The message PF is displayed A power supply break has probably occurred Restart the appliance by pressing the button 8 Malfunction Possible Cause Solution If you are unable to identify or ...

Page 15: ...e draining hose and the inlet hose from the hose clips on the rear of the appliance 6 Remove the 4 plugs from the literature pack located in the drum and install them in the holes vacated by the packag ing spacers Positioning Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the appli ance does not touch the...

Page 16: ...rchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink us ing the plastic hose guide supplied with the appliance 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...

Page 17: ...or the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by in appropriate 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 the product Ecological tips To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow the...

Page 18: ...18 Notes ...

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