Electrolux EWF 10480 W, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWF 10480 W ...

Page 2: ... when there are minus tempera tures Store it 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 pro grammes 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 u...

Page 3: ...ains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired 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 re move the plug from the s...

Page 4: ...e or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added during the stain action phase Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch F...

Page 5: ...RATURE button 3 SPIN reduction button 4 EASY IRON button 5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 DELAY START button 7 Display 8 START PAUSE button 9 DOOR LOCKED pilot light 10 TIME MANAGER buttons Table of symbols Programme selector dial Cottons Energy saving programme Handwash Cottons Prewash Lingerie Energy saving programme Prewash Silk Synthetics Jeans Synthetics Prewash Soak Delicates Prewash Rinses Delicates ...

Page 6: ...this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform some additional rinses in some programmes On cotton pro grammes the maximum spin speed is re duced automatically Extra Rinse This appliance is designed for saving energy If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water extra rinse select this option Some additional rinses will be performed This option is recommend...

Page 7: ...m of the display for a few seconds and the in tegrated red light of button 8 start flashing End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros are displayed the pilot light 9 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened 7 2 Washing programme phase icons Wash Rinses Drain Spin By selecting the wash programme the pro gramme phase icons corresponding to the var...

Page 8: ...ck This device permits you to leave the appli ance unattended and not to worry that chil dren might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains enabled also when the washing machine is not work ing There are two different ways to set this op tion 1 Before pressing button 8 it will be im possible to start the machine 2 After pressing button 8 it will be impos sible to chang...

Page 9: ...ect the temperature by pressing button 2 By selecting a programme the appliance proposes automatically a default tempera ture Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a different temper ature Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 3 By selecting a programme the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided fo...

Page 10: ...ve chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown If an incorrect option is selected the red pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for a few seconds Select the Time Manager option by pressing buttons 10 By pressing these buttons repeatedly the duration of the washing cycle can be in creased or decreased The soil level icon will appear on the displ...

Page 11: ...s button 8 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically Three blinking 0 00 appear on the display and the pilot light of button 8 goes off Some acoustic signals sound If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected the door remains locked to indicate that the wa ter must be emptied out before opening the door Follow the below instructions to empty ...

Page 12: ...sheet man s pyjamas 500 g tablecloth 250 g pillow case towelling towel night dress man s shirt 200 g tea cloth ladies briefs nap kin blouse men s underpants 100 g 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 stains soak overnight in water with a special dete...

Page 13: ...d the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called de grees 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 A water softener must be added when water has a medium high degree of hardness from degree of hardness II Follow the manufacture...

Page 14: ...rics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses SPIN RINSE HOLD EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SYNTHETICS WITH PREWASH 60 Cold Prewash 2 Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max load 3 5 kg Reduced load 1 5 kg 1 Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase un derwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses heavily soiled items SPIN RINSE HOLD EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME M...

Page 15: ...Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab rics Note A single or bulky item may cause imbalance If the appliance doesn t perform the final spin phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme SPIN RINSE HOLD HANDWASH 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max load 2 kg Spe...

Page 16: ...lector dial to the draining programme press then the button 8 Draining and spinning turn the programme se lector dial to spinning programme reduce the spin speed by pressing the relevant button press then button 8 Important This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked At the end of the soak after havin...

Page 17: ...normally contains lime It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine Do this separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufac turer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells form ing inside the appliance Keepi...

Page 18: ... occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme Short Cotton Programme at ...

Page 19: ... When no more water comes out un screw the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 7 Remove any objects from the pump im peller by rotating it 8 Refit the cap on the emergency empty ing hose and place the latter back in its seat 9 Screw the pump fully in 10 Close the pump door Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme...

Page 20: ...d that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 3 screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the ma chine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C I...

Page 21: ...n the drain filter An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected Select the draining or spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Reduce the detergent quanti...

Page 22: ...e unbalance disappears and normal spinning can re sume 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 load is too small Add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme The machine makes an un usual noise T...

Page 23: ... Cottons 40 0 77 60 Synthetics 40 0 6 54 Delicates 40 0 6 63 Wool Handwash 30 0 25 55 1 Cottons Eco at 60 C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temper...

Page 24: ...ance 3 Unscrew the three bolts 4 Slide out the relevant plastic spacers 5 Open the porthole and remove the poly styrene block fitted on the door seal 6 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 24 electrolux ...

Page 25: ...rials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Warning This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply 1 Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supplied with the appliance Important Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply 2 The other end of the inlet hose ...

Page 26: ...cannot come unhooked when the ma chine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall 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 height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e...

Page 27: ...u 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 the product Packaging materials The materials marked with the sym...

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