Electrolux EWF14822, User Manual

Page 1: ...EWF14822 EWF14922 WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ed with you in mind So whenever you use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting Service ensure that you have the following data available The information can be found on the rating plate Model PNC Serial Number Visit our website to Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter servi...

Page 3: ... safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine 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 c...

Page 4: ...quired to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Centre Always insist on genuin...

Page 5: ...components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach 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 ...

Page 6: ...Water Inlet Hose 10 Water Drain Hose 11 Hose Support 2pcs 12 Level Adjustment Feet Back Transit Bolts 3pcs To remove the transit bolts To adjust levelling legs 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 Spanner 3 5 4 2 1 9 8 7 10 11 11 12 14 13 6 15 Drain Pump ...

Page 7: ...pad 13 Start Pause Touchpad 1 9 13 6 7 3 2 5 10 8 11 12 4 14 3 3 Favourite Touchpad Program settings that are frequently used can be saved e g Cotton 60 C 1200 rpm with Prewash and Rinse Plus To recall the favourite wash program press Favourite button You will get acknowledgement on the screen the Favourite program is loaded You can recall a favourite wash program ONLY when the machine is in the p...

Page 8: ... set the program and before you press the Start Pause touchpad 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 No spin option eliminates all the spin phases and increases the number of rinses No Spin By selecting this option the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse to avoid w...

Page 9: ...wash Use this option for heavy soil The indicator of this option comes on When you set this function put the detergent into the compartment Refer page 14 15 This function increases the program duration When selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid creasing In this way ironing is easier The indicator of this option comes on Select this option to add approxi mately 45 min...

Page 10: ...press the Start Pause To interrupt a program which is running press the Start Pause to pause the machine To restart the program from the point at which it was interrupted press the Start Pause again If you have chosen a delayed start after pressing Start Pause the machine will begin the countdown 3 14 Buzzer Sounds The program is completed The appliance has a malfunction The buzzer sounds operate ...

Page 11: ... spin Prewash Easy Iron Rinse Vapour 1 Adjust Time Delay Start Delicates 40 C to Cold water Quick 18 30 C Delicate fabrics as acrylics viscose polyester items with normal soil max load 4 kg Wash Rinses Short spin 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 To spin the laundry and drai...

Page 12: ...ottons Vapour program for White and coloured cotton This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the laundry max load 1 5 kg Clothes tumble in vapour Refresh Mixed Vapour program for synthetic or mixed fabric items This cycle removes odours and helps to dewrinkle the laundry max load 1 5 kg Clothes tumble in vapour 2 Energy Saver program with 60 C option selected is recommended for a full load...

Page 13: ... program duration and the indicators of the phases of the program 1 3 5 4 ENGLISH 13 BEFORE FIRST USE 4 2 Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 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 re...

Page 14: ...nt 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 Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible 3 Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Check and remove objects if there are any that could be trapped in the fold 2 Wash bras pantyhos...

Page 15: ... 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 Detergent flap Flap for powder or liquid detergent Powder or liquid detergent 3 1 POSITION USING POWDER DETE RGENT Position down for liquid detergent Position up for powder detergent factory setting 2 Position down for liquid detergent Position ...

Page 16: ...wer Close the drawer gently ATTENTION If you turn the program selector dial to another program when the machine is working the red Start Pause 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 siz...

Page 17: ... not disappear this means that the machine is already heating and the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or the drum is turning In this case the door CAN NOT be opened If you can not open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by pressing the On Off button to deactivate the appliance After about 5 minutes the door can be opened Pay attention to the water ...

Page 18: ...hout 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 symbol Setting Child Lock option To d...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...rying Flat Tumble dry DO NOT tumble dry High temperature Low temperature On clothes hanger On the line the washload to turn grey greasy clothes sudsing inadequate rinsing reduced washing effect The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on h...

Page 22: ... and additive dispenser 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 prese...

Page 23: ...ess 8 7 Cleaning The Pump The appliance does not drain the water The drum cannot turn The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean Clean the pump if 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Do not remove the filter whil...

Page 24: ... recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out 4 Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out 5 When the container is full of water put the drainage duct back again and empty the container Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump ...

Page 25: ...uct 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 9 Clean the filter under the water tap 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...ontains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time 8 8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter To clean the water inlet filters 1 Close the water tap 2 Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap 3 Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush 4 Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance 5 Clean the filter in the va...

Page 27: ... water tap 1 2 Unscrew the inlet hose 3 Put a bowl below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out 4 Pull forward the 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 drainage duct When you intend to start the machine up again make sure that the room temperature is above 0 C...

Page 28: ...is not properly closed Error 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 St...

Page 29: ...ance 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 in Positioning section The door lock has not been released Wait about 5 minutes There is...

Page 30: ...ly 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 removed Refer to Installation Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting perform...

Page 31: ... Kg 2 Kg 3 Kg 2 Kg 1 5 Kg 1 5 Kg 9 Kg 4 Kg 4 Kg 1 5 Kg 9 Kg 9 Kg 9 Kg 2 Kg 3 Kg 2 Kg 1 5 Kg 1 5 Kg To open the door proceed as follows If you are unable 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 1 Press the button to switch the appliance off...

Page 32: ... again Use gloves Remove the external film If necessary use a cutter Remove the polystyrene packaging materials Open the door Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance CAUTION 1 2 Remove the cardboard top 3 Remove the plastic bag which cover the machine 4 5 ...

Page 33: ... down the appliance with the rear side on it Make sure not to damage the hoses Pull up the appliance in vertical position 9 10 11 Pull out the plastic spacers Remove the power supply cable and the drain and inlet hoses from the hose holders A on the rear of the appliance Remove the three bolts Use the key supplied with the appliance 1 2 A ...

Page 34: ...uide use the edge of a door frame cupboard or bench to check that the washing machine is level When the washing machine is levelled try to rock it from corner to corner If it does rock adjust the legs again until it is levelled and does not rock It is important that your washing machine stands firm and level on the floor to ensure correct operation 11 2 Positioning 12 Put the plastic caps in the h...

Page 35: ...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 the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Ho...

Page 36: ...nce power supply cable need to be replaced this shall be carried out by our Service Centre When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily accessible If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture T...

Page 37: ...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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