Electrolux EWF 10040W, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual EWF 8040 W EWF 10040W EWF 12040 W Washing Machine ...

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Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ... 19 20 Programme information 21 Care and cleaning 22 Something not working 25 Techical data 29 Consumption values 30 Installation 31 Environment concerns 35 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 ...

Page 5: ...o 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 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 an...

Page 6: ...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 machi...

Page 7: ...are attached into the user manual assy The chart in the drawer can be easily be replaced remove the chart from the drawer by pulling it towards the right and insert the chart with the language required 1 3 4 5 6 800 700 500 2h 4h 8h 2 60 40 Eco Eco 60 50 40 30 30 40 30 40 40 30 95 60 95 60 EN003 Detergent dispenser drawer Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of ...

Page 8: ...ramme selector dial Spin reduction button Options button Extra Rinse button Start Pause button Delay Start button Programme progress display 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 60 40 Eco Eco 60 50 40 30 30 40 30 40 40 30 95 60 95 60 900 700 2h 4h 8h 1200 ...

Page 9: ...o the dispenser drawer and start the machine Daily Use Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door P0004 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main...

Page 10: ...0 30 40 30 40 40 30 95 60 95 60 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 Select the spin speed or Night Cycle or Rinse Hold op...

Page 11: ...programme has finished only the pilot lights End comes on Rinse Hold by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing When the programme has finished the pilot lights End and Door are on the Start Pause light and the wash pilot light are off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out the water plea...

Page 12: ...lot light stops flashing The wash and door lights are on to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running depress the Start Pause button the corresponding green pilot light starts to flash To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the Start Pause button again If you have chosen a delayed start the machi...

Page 13: ...t the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start Pause button and then wait about 2 minutes After you have closed the door press the Start Pause button again 2h 4h 8h The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme Programme progress display After having pressed the Start Pause button the wash pilot lights comes on When the pilot light wash comes on this means that the machine is perf...

Page 14: ...edge of the door In this case the door can not be opened If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After about 2 minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically If the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option has been selected the phase ...

Page 15: ...ens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried sta...

Page 16: ...in remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choic...

Page 17: ...so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Level Degrees German...

Page 18: ... C Max wash temperature 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tu...

Page 19: ... shirts blouses underwear Main wash at 40 30 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 60 Eco White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly soiled items shirts blouses underwear Main wash at 60 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 40 Eco Coloured cotton economy normally soiled items shirts blouses underwear with stains Main wash at 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 60 Prewash Coloureds cotton heavy soiled cotton items ...

Page 20: ...d long spin Programme Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Handwash 30 Cold Special programme for hand washing fabrics Main wash at 30 Cold 3 rinses Short spin Synthetics 60 50 40 30 Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses Main wash at 60 50 40 30 C 3 rinses Short spin Delicates 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains Main wash a...

Page 21: ...ed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun O Cancelling OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O Now can a new programme be selected Wool and Handwash Washing progr...

Page 22: ...de the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Cleaning the dispenser draw...

Page 23: ...Pull out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump cover and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover P1114 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat Screw the pump cover fully...

Page 24: ...mergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C P1090 Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoid...

Page 25: ...n The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start Pause button has not been depressed The delay start has been selected Close firmly the door Insert the plug into the power socket Please check your domestic electrical installation Replace the fuse Please turn the selector dial and press the Start Pause button again If the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The ...

Page 26: ...rain hose is damaged The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check the water inlet hose connection Change it with a new one Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Stubborn st...

Page 27: ...rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after 10 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin In this case redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme Redistribute the laundry The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which m...

Page 28: ...le to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Ser No Mo d Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD ...

Page 29: ...s Delicates Woollens and handwash Maximum Load 5 kg 2 kg 2 kg 1 kg Maximum Spin Speed 0800 rpm EWF 8040 W 1000 rpm EWF 10040 W 1200 rpm EWF 12040 W Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door technical data electrolux 29 ...

Page 30: ...pe of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme Cottons 60 135 1 35 64 Cottons 95 155 2 05 68 Cottons 40 110 0 6 54 Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Cottons 95 Cottons 60 Cottons 60 Synthetics 60 Delicates 40 Wool 40 Handwash 30 Ri...

Page 31: ... lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Slide out the relevant plastic spacer HEC0001 HEC0008 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C 5 Remove the bracket D ...

Page 32: ...self locking nut but the machine MUST be level and stable If necessary check the setting with a spirit level Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner HEC0005 HEC0010 Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and displacement of the machine during operation Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet An inl...

Page 33: ...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 P1088 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...

Page 34: ...so 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 should be carried out by our Service Centre Please ensure that when the appliance is installed the power supply cable ...

Page 35: ...s 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 Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you fol...

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