1369/2017..........................40 DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for choosing this Husqvarna-Electrolux product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
– working environments; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and – other residential type environments; areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in – launderettes. Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the •...
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ENGLISH • Do not install or use a damaged • Do not touch the mains cable or the appliance. mains plug with wet hands. • Do not install or use the appliance • Do not pull the mains cable to where the temperature can be less disconnect the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are • Disconnect the appliance from the removed from the laundry. mains electrical and water supplies. • Cut off the mains electrical cable 2.5 Service close to the appliance and dispose of •...
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ENGLISH 7. Remove the polystyrene protection 10. Remove the three bolts by using the from the bottom. spanner supplied with the appliance. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. position. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes.
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2. Position it toward left or right WARNING! depending on the position of the Do not put cardboard, wood water tap. or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 45º 45º 20º 20º Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position.
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ENGLISH If this occurs, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. Make sure that the drain 3.5 Water drainage hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a The drain hose should be positioned at a return of dirty water into the height of not less than 60 cm and not appliance.
4. ACCESSORIES 4.1 Available from authorised 4.3 Stacking kit dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by HUSQVARNA ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 4.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance with the fixing plates.
ENGLISH Read carefully the instructions supplied To raise your appliance and make with the appliance and with the loading and unloading laundry easier. accessory. The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products WARNING! and more. Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine.
The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( ). • Warning code (e.g. Washing phase indicator. It flashes during pre-wash and wash phase. Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase.
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ENGLISH 7.2 Introduction If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the spinning The options/functions are phase and drains the water. not selectable with all The appliance empties washing programmes. Check the water out the compatibility between automatically after 18 options/functions and hours approximately.
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7.6 Plus Steam Before setting this option, select a suitable This option adds a steam phase followed washing programme for by a short anti-crease phase at the end the garments. The of the washing programme. appliance will performs the most fitting spin cycle...
ENGLISH Set this option for slightly or normally This option increases soiled items washed at 30°C or higher slightly the programme temperatures. duration. Water and energy consumption may • Skipping wash phase - Rinse Only depend on different causes, such as option water pressure, its hardness and The appliance performs only the...
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Programme Programme description White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. Cottons Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Cottons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro-...
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ENGLISH Programme Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that Outdoor there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydropho- bic coating.
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Programme Default tempera- Reference spin Maximum load ture speed Temperature Spin speed range range 40 °C 1200 rpm 4 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Delicates 40 °C 1200 rpm 1.5 kg 40 °C - Cold...
ENGLISH 9. SETTINGS 9.1 Introduction • The appliance has a malfunction (sequence of short sounds for about 5 When pressing a key minutes). combination, do not tilt To deactivate/activate the acoustic your fingers downwards . signals when the programme is The sensors of the completed, touch the and the...
10. BEFORE FIRST USE 3. Pour 2 litres of water into the During installation or before detergent compartment marked by first use you may observe some water in the appliance. This action activates the drain system. This is a residual water left in 4.
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ENGLISH 11.3 Filling the detergent and additives 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. Compartment for prewash phase an soak programme. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. Compartment for stain remover.
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With the flap in the In case a selection is not position DOWN: possible, no indicator comes • Do not use on and an acoustic signal gelatinous or thick sounds. liquid detergents. • Do not put more 11.6 Starting a programme...
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ENGLISH Changing the delay start after this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results. the countdown has started About 20 minutes after the To change the delay start: programme start, the programme duration could 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to be adjusted again pause the appliance.
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3. Touch the Start/Pause button option and than press Start/Pause again. The washing programme continues. button. 11.11 Cancelling a running 11.13 End of the programme programme When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The 1.
ENGLISH 11.15 Stand-by option • The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent the creases in the laundry. The Stand-by function automatically • The door stays locked. deactivates the appliance to decrease • You must drain the water to open the the energy consumption when: door: •...
• Empty pockets and unfold the items. • Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding the indicated maximum level ( • Use the recommended detergents for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.
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ENGLISH 13.2 Descaling 13.5 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent If the water hardness in your unwanted deposits. area is high or moderate, we Rust deposits in the drum may occur due recommend that you use a to rusting foreign body in the washing or water descaling product for tap water containing iron.
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2. Remove the top part of the additive 13.7 Cleaning the drain pump compartment to aid cleaning. Make sure that all detergent residue is WARNING! removed from the upper and lower Disconnect the mains plug part of the recess. Use a small brush from the mains socket.
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ENGLISH 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 3.
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12. Close the pump cover. 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of activate the drain system again: the appliance with a toothbrush.
ENGLISH 13.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil- ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning". The appliance does not •...
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Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter- gent. The washing results are • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before not satisfactory. you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature.
ENGLISH 5. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 6. Close the filter flap. 15. CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant stand- ards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry and ambient temperature.
Programmes Load Energy Water Approxi- Remain- (kg) consump- consump- mate pro- ing mois- tion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%) duration (minutes) 0.50 Standard 40°C cotton 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) 0.30 Left On Mode (W) 0.30...
ENGLISH 17. QUICK GUIDE 17.1 Daily use • Connect the mains plug to the mains • Pour the detergent and other socket. treatment in the proper compartment • Open the water tap. of the detergent dispenser. • To start the programme, touch the •...
4 kg Sportswear. Sports 1) Washing programme. 2) Washing programme and waterproofing phase. 18. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION 1369/2017 Product Information Sheet Trade Mark HUSQVARNA Model QW167494, PNC 914550492 Rated capacity in kg Energy efficiency class A+++...
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ENGLISH Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60 °C and 40 °C at full and partial load, and the consumption of 152.0 the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton pro- 0.81 gramme at full load in kWh...
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19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol Recycle materials with the symbol with the household waste. Return the Put the packaging in relevant containers product to your local recycling facility or to recycle it. Help protect the contact your municipal office.