Electrolux EWF1481, User Information

Page 1: ...W a s h i n g m a c h i n e User information Swissline SL EWF 1481 132 977 510 00 040906 01 g ...

Page 2: ...e Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Notes that concern your personal safety Attention Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...ng the door loading washing 12 Adding detergent additives 12 Switching on the appliance selecting a program 13 Changing the temperature 14 Changing spin speed selecting rinse hold 14 Setting options 15 Prewash Sensitive Stain Night Cycle 15 Setting times 16 Time Saving SHORT or VERY SHORT 17 Delay Start 17 Starting a program 18 Program progress 18 Interrupting a program adding washing 18 Washing c...

Page 4: ...hnical data 31 Consumption values 31 Installation and connection instructions 32 Safety information for the installation 32 Installing the appliance 33 Transporting the appliance 33 Unpacking 33 Where to install 36 Making the appliance level 36 Electrical connection 36 Connecting to the water supply 37 Water inlet 37 Water drainage 38 Service 40 Garantie 40 Service 43 ...

Page 5: ...and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines The washing must not contain any inflammable solutions Danger of ex plosion Do not use the washing machine for dry cleaning Dyes colour removers may only be used in the washing machine if the manufacturer of these products expressly permits this We cannot be held responsible for any damage arising Child safety Keep packaging away...

Page 6: ...s stopped disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the water tap Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable Always pull the plug Multi way plugs connectors and extension cables must not be used This could constitute a fire hazard through overheating Never wash the washing machine down with a water jet Danger of elec tric shock In washing programmes with high temperatures...

Page 7: ...tergent dispenser drawer Plinth flap Drain pump Rating plate behind door Control panel Programme knob and On Off dial Display Function keys START PAUSE key Current time End of cycle Options Information field shows the current settings Temperature Spin speed Rinse hold Times COTTON Cycle end at 95C1000 NýýýýýVýSýFýLýBýaýaýKýT 15 05 12 45 ...

Page 8: ...0 456 are described in the Chapter Consumption Values 6kg COTTONS 6kg 3 3 Recommended load for short progammes is 3kg full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results 3 LINEN EASY CARES 60 50 40 30 Cold cycle 6kg or 3kg 4 4 STAIN can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40 C and above as stain treatment products are only effective at higher temperatures 3 3 40 60 MIX 6...

Page 9: ...ts of a normal 60 programme J M Gentle program for delicate fabrics such as bonded fabrics microfibres synthetics net curtains max net curtain load 20 to 25m2 If used with RINSE HOLD also suitable for items with a climatic membrane e g outdoor clothing I K Particularly delicate program for machine washable and hand washable wool or wool mixtures Q L H Particularly delicate program at 30 C for mach...

Page 10: ...ey If you want to change the lan guage 1 Press the OPTION key repeat edly until the desired language appears in the display e g ENGLISH 2 Press the OK key In the display ENGLISH flashes several times and the display should then look like e g the illus tration opposite 3 To switch the appliance off turn the programme knob to OFF Setting the time So that the time and the end of the program are corre...

Page 11: ... e g coins paper clips nails etc Do up zips button up covers to prevent damage to washing Remove the runners from net curtains or cover them with a net or a bag Wash sensitive and small items in a net or a pillow case e g net curtains tights socks handkerchiefs bras Important Bras and other items containing wires should only be washed in a net bag The wires can work loose and damage the appliance ...

Page 12: ...used If you have any doubt check with your dealer or the distributor WARRANTY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE VOIDED IF A LOW SUDSING DETERGENT IS NOT USED Dose detergent and additives according to the instructions of the detergent and additive manufacturers Follow the instructions on the packaging Dosing depends upon the washing s degree of soiling the size of the load the degree of hardness of the...

Page 13: ...e appliance selecting a program Select the program using the pro gram knob e g LINEN EASY CARES 3 By selecting a program you switch the appliance on at the same time The display lights up and shows the program set the current time and the estimated end of the cy cle Depending on the program the washing machine suggests a temperature and a spin speed You can change these suggestions The lighting fo...

Page 14: ...end of the cycle but the washing is not spun With RINSE HOLD the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water There is no final spin after the intermediate spin s Intermediate spins are programme dependent and cannot be altered LINEN EASY CARE 12 45 Cycle end at 14 37 50C1400 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa TEMP C TEMP C U MIN T MIN OPTION OPTIONS OK OK ZEIT TEMPS LINEN EASY CARE 12 45 Cycle end at 14 ...

Page 15: ...fabric care This is ideal when frequent washes are necessary for example in cases of highly sensitive skin An additional rinse cycle can also be permanently set see section Setup STAIN For heavily soiled and stained washing In wash stain treatment products are washed in at the optimum time as the program progresses NIGHT CYCLE The washing is left to soak in the final rinse water There is no final ...

Page 16: ...Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected Press the TIME key The display shows the symbols for TIME SAVING and DELAY START TIME SAVING SHORT or VERY SHORT Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing SHORT only possible with the programs COTTONS LINEN EASY CARES and EASY IRON VERY SHORT only possible with the programs COTTONS LIN...

Page 17: ...atedly until the DELAY START symbol flashes 2 Press the OK key In the display Start in 0 min is displayed 3 Press the TIME key repeatedly until the display shows the de sired period by which you want to delay the start e g Start in 4h 4 hours A black bar ap pears under the DELAY START symbol 3 If 20 h is displayed and you press the key again the delayed start is cancelled 4 Press the OK key The di...

Page 18: ... performed as well as the time of the end of the program 3 During the washing cycle the time of the end of the program may change as the program adjusts it self to different conditions e g type and quantity of laundry out of balance spin detection special rinses etc Interrupting a program adding washing Interrupting a program The wash program can be interrupted at any time by pressing the START PA...

Page 19: ...r openable appear alternately in the display 1 Open the door and remove the washing 2 Turn the programme knob to OFF 3 After the wash pull out the detergent dispenser drawer slightly to allow it to dry Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the washing ma chine If RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE was selected After a RINSE HOLD or when a program with NIGHT CYCLE has ended the START PAUSE indic...

Page 20: ...RPM key repeatedly until 800 appears in the display 4 Using the OPTION key set PREWASH and press the OK key A black bar appears under the PREWASH symbol 5 Press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes 6 Press the OK key The display changes to the Special Func tions level Program memory position MEMORY 1 is offered first 3 To change to another memory po sition press the OPTION key ...

Page 21: ...key 5 Press the OPTION key repeat edly until the desired volume NORMAL LOW NO SOUND is shown in the display 6 Press the OK key to confirm the setting The icon changes to the next special function 7 Press the OPTION key repeat edly until the exit icon is displayed Extra Rinse 1 Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes 2 Press the OK key...

Page 22: ... program and press the OPTION key repeat edly until the SETUP symbol flashes 2 Press the OK key 3 Press the OPTION key repeatedly until CLOCK is shown in the display 4 Press the OK key 5 Using the OPTION key set the desired time With each press of the key the display moves on by one minute Keeping the key de pressed changes the display in 10 minute steps 6 Press the OK key The display changes to t...

Page 23: ...from the left 6 Press the OK key The display changes to the next special function or back to the exit icon 7 Press the OPTION key repeatedly until the exit icon appears Child safety device When the child safety device is set the door can no longer be closed Setting the child safety device Use a coin to turn the knob on the inside of the door in a clockwise direction as far as it will go 1 Warning ...

Page 24: ... 4 Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go so that it is firmly in place 5 Clean all parts of the washing machine especially the nozzles in the top of the washing in chamber with a brush 6 Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Impor...

Page 25: ...er is displayed Switch the appliance off and on again Re set the program Press the START PAUSE key If the warning is displayed again please contact the Customer Care Department and inform them of the warning Problem Possible cause Remedy Washing machine does not work Mains plug not plugged in or fuse not working Plug in mains plug Check fuse Door not closed properly Close door there should be an a...

Page 26: ...ain hose is leaking Replace drain hose Drain pump cover is not closed properly Close cover properly Washing was caught in the door Load washing carefully for the next wash Emergency drain hose is leaking Close off emergency drain hose properly Display shows Warning EF3 The drain pump runs con stantly even when the appli ance is switched off The Aqua Control anti flood system has respond ed Close t...

Page 27: ...e to the insoluble ingredients in modern detergents They are not caused by insufficient rinsing Shake or brush the washing If possible turn the washing inside out before washing Check your choice of detergent Especially with dark colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents Fabric softener not rinsed in compartment for addi tives is filled with water Conditioner insert in the compartment for a...

Page 28: ... out the emergency drain hose 3 Place a shallow container underneath it Then loosen the drain plug by turn ing it in an anti clockwise direction and pull it out 4 The water runs out If it is necessary to empty the container more than once seal up the emergency drain hose with the drain plug while you are doing so When the water has all drained away 5 Push the drain plug firmly into the emergency d...

Page 29: ...ve the mains plug from the socket 1 First carry out an emergency drain 2 Place a cloth on the floor in front of the drain pump cover Residual water runs out 3 Unscrew the pump cover in an anti clockwise direction and remove it 4 Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the pump housing and from the pump wheel 5 Check whether the pump wheel right at the back of the pump housing can turn It is normal fo...

Page 30: ...tial 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 3 Where should you take your old machines You can return these to any shop...

Page 31: ... Plate Water pressure 1 10bar 10 100N cm2 0 1 1 0MPa Program knob Temperature Type of fabric Load in kg1 1 The load is determined in accordance with EN 60456 Standard Loads Water in litres Energy in kWh ENERGY SAVING 2 2 Note Program setting for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 Actual consumption will vary from the indicated values depending on water pressure wa...

Page 32: ... Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket Permanent connection a permanent connection must only be installed by a trained electrician Prior to using the appliance for the first time ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed The fuse rating is also to be found on the rat ing pla...

Page 33: ...can lead to damage to the ap pliance Never lift the appliance by the door when it is open nor by the plinth When moving using a sack trolley Only use the sack trolley on the side of the appliance The sack trolley s base plate must not be longer than 24 cm otherwise parts of the anti flood system may be damaged Unpacking 1 The transport safeguard must be removed before putting the appliance into op...

Page 34: ...raining 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 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C ...

Page 35: ...r seal 8 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas tic plug caps supplied in the bag con taining the instruction booklet Important All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag con taining the instruction booklet Connect the water inlet hose as de scribed under the paragraph Water in let ...

Page 36: ...evel 3 Automatic foot The rear foot on the left hand side of your washing ma chine is built as a shock absorbing foot which is why the appliance gives in the back left hand corner if put under load The automatic foot guarantees that the appliance does not move even at high spin speeds Basically the automatic foot does not need to be set The four feet of the appliance are pre ad justed Large degree...

Page 37: ...our previous machine to connect to the water supply This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply 1 Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose 2 Connect the hose with the angled con nection to the machine Important Do not place the inlet hose down wards Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut Aft...

Page 38: ...ater tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically The Customer Care Department stocks outlet hoses of different lengths Drain...

Page 39: ...k that the water is running away fast enough Pumping heights over 1 m The washing machine s drain pump is able to pump water to a height of 1meter calculated from the surface on which the appliance is installed Warning If pumping height is over 1 metre malfunctions and damage to the appliance may arise For pumping heights over 1metre a conversion kit can be obtained Please contact the Customer Car...

Page 40: ...ich Badenerstrasse 587 044 405 81 11 Garantie Für jedes Produkt gewähren wir ab Verkauf bzw Lieferdatum an den End verbraucher eine Garantie von 2 Jahren Ausweis durch Garantieschein Faktura oder Verkaufsbeleg Die Garantieleistung umfasst die Kosten für Material Arbeits und Reisezeit Die Garantieleistung entfällt bei Nichtbeachtung der Gebrauchsanweisung und Betriebsvorschriften unsachgerechter In...

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Page 43: ...ontact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners In order to be able to assist you quickly we require the following information Model description Product number PNC Serial number S No for numbers see rating plate Type of fault Any error messages displayed by the appliance So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance at hand we recommend that you write them...

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