Electrolux EWF14742, User Manual

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Page 2: ...found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Visit our website to Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux 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 Warning Caution Safety information General information and tips Environ...

Page 3: ... Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric or appliance can occur if you overfill Refer to 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 This appliance is not intended for use by perso...

Page 4: ...tore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anti clockwise until the groove is vertical Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed Only wash fab...

Page 5: ... Pump Filter 7 6 Level Adjustment Feet Front 8 Mains Cable 9 Water Inlet Hose 10 Water Drain Hose 11 Hose Support 12 Back Feet Transit Bolts To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink Plastic caps To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts ACCESSORIES Plastic hose guide 14 13 1 4 5 6 2 3 15 8 9 12 7 11 10 ...

Page 6: ...chpad Press this touchpad repeatedly to increase or decrease the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses No Spin 1 2 Program Selector Knob 3 4 Spin Selection Touchpad 5 Temperature Touchpad 6 Adjust Time Touchpad Delay Start Touchpad 7 Display 8 ...

Page 7: ...d press Start Pause touchpad again You can cancel the delay time at any moment by pressing Delay Start touchpad repeatedly till the display shows delay time then press the Start Pause touchpad A Digital Number will show The level of the Time Manager B Washing Phase icon C D Delay Start icon E Child Lock icon Door Lock icon 3 6 Display 3 7 Rinse Plus Touchpad Washing cycle time It is on you cannot ...

Page 8: ...e buzzer sounds operate when If you want to disable the buzzer sound except for event of appliance malfunction press Rinse and Vapour touchpads at the same time for 3 seconds and listen for BEEP BEEP To return to default configuration press these 2 touchpads at the same time for 3 seconds and listen for BEEP Select this option to add approximately 15 40 minutes of tumbling in vapour during the was...

Page 9: ...ur 1 Adjust Time Delay Start Delicates 40 C to Quick 18 30 C Delicate fabrics as acrylics viscose polyester items with normal soil max load 3 5 kg Wash Rinses Short spin Spin Reduction 1000 to 400 rpm No Spin Rinse Hold Prewash Rinse Vapour 1 Adjust Time Delay Start Synthetic and mixed fabric items Light soil and items to freshen up max load 1 5 kg Wash Rinses Short spin Spin Reduction 800 to 400 ...

Page 10: ...is recommended for a full load of normally soiled cottons and is the water and energy rating label program The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M30000111 WOOLM...

Page 11: ...Put 2 litres of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase This activates the drain system 1 2 3 Select a Cottons cycle at 90 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine DAILY USE 5 Step 1 Setting A Program For Washing 5 1 Four Steps Start Up Guide Connect th...

Page 12: ...uchpad repeatedly to reduce washing time If you want to delay the start of the washing program press the Delay Start touchpad repeatedly to choose your washing machine delay time Step 2 Loading The Laundry 1 Before loading the laundry please make sure Empty pockets Tie the cords Fasten buttons Close zippers Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible 3 Ope...

Page 13: ... compartment is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent This compartment is only used for detergent when a Prewash is selected Compartment MAIN WASH This compartment is used for detergent on all programs Detergeant flap Flap for powder or liquid detergent Powder or liquid detergent 1 2 3 Position down for liquid detergent Position up for powder detergent factory setting Position down for l...

Page 14: ...pilot light will flash 3 times and the message will appear on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected program The appliance will automatically adjust the selected program duration according to the type and size of the load The display will show adjusted program duration Step 4 Starting A Program To start a program press the Start Pause touchpad the c...

Page 15: ... position to deactivate the appliance After about 5 minutes the door can be opened Pay attention to the water level and water temperature CAUTION The appliance stops automatically The acoustic signal will operate The display will show The indicator of the Start Pause touchpad goes off The door lock indicator goes off Remove the laundry from the appliance Make sure that the drum is empty Keep the d...

Page 16: ...pervised with the door closed without having to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance Set this option before pressing the Start Pause and after having selected the required wash program This function remains enabled even after the appliance is switched off To activate the function press Prewash and Rinse touchpads at the same time until the display shows the symb...

Page 17: ...washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or a net Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry e g hair clips safety pins pins 6 3 Before Loading The Laundry Recommended loads are indicated in the program charts General rules Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use ...

Page 18: ...gent paste 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 choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree o...

Page 19: ...ng a small load large amounts of foam form during washing the laundry is lightly soiled Use less detergent if INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS 7 These symbols appear on fabric labels in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach Bleaching Energetic wash Delicate wash Hand wash Max wash temperature 95 C Hot iron max 200 C Dry cleaning in all solven...

Page 20: ...er drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out Flush it out under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder 8 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal 8 3...

Page 21: ...he filter while the appliance operates Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot The water must be cold before you clean the drain pump WARNING To clean the drain pump 1 Open the drain pump door 2 Pull the flap down 3 Put a container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out Having removed the drawer use a small brush to clean the recess ensuring...

Page 22: ...ain and empty the container Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump 6 Pull back the drainage duct and turn the filter to remove it 7 Remove fluff and objects from the pump if there are any 8 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not occur contact the service centre 1 2 9 Clean the filter under the water tap ...

Page 23: ...r in the inlet hose with a stiff brush 4 Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance 5 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel 6 Install again the inlet hose Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages 7 Open the water tap 45 10 Put the filter back in the pump into the special guides Make sure that you tighten correctly the filter to prevent leakages 11 Put the fl...

Page 24: ...he drainage duct and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 5 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the drain hose and drainage duct When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 3 Remove the drain hose from the rear support and unhook it from sink or s...

Page 25: ...rror code Close the door firmly The water tap is closed Error code Open the water tap Close the door firmly Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the red Start Pause pilot light fl...

Page 26: ...moved Detergent over dose Machine unbalance 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 Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually There is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Unstable floors eg wooden floors Refer to relevant paragraph i...

Page 27: ...er 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 program Machine not installed properly Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct Refer to Installation Transit bolts or packaging not removed The load may be too small Make sure that the packaging and or the transit bolts are remo...

Page 28: ...8 X 66 5 cm Power supply Voltage Frequency Total power absorbed Water supply pressure Maximum Minimum 0 8 MPa 0 05 MPa 220 240 V 50 Hz 2200 W Minimum fuse protection 10 A Cottons Mixed Delicates Quick 18 Spin Rinse Energy Server Hand Wash Wool Refresh Mixed Refresh Cottons 7 Kg 3 5 Kg 3 5 Kg 1 5 Kg 7 Kg 7 Kg 7 Kg 2 Kg 2 Kg 1 5 Kg 1 5 Kg ...

Page 29: ... to check that the washing machine is level It is important that your washing machine stands firm and level on the floor to ensure correct operation That the appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the washing machine door is restricted Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3 4 BSP thread Use the hose supplie...

Page 30: ...he machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of back side of the appliance In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying 90 cm 60 cm 11 3 Water Drainage An incorrect power supply may void your warranty Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 2 kW also taking into ac...

Page 31: ...ectly 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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 12 1 Packaging Materials 12 3 Ecological ...

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