Electrolux EWF8024Q5WB, User Manual

Page 1: ...Washing Machine EWF8024Q5WB EWF9024Q5WB User Manual 2 ...

Page 2: ...x manufacturer s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance You ve chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation Ingenious and stylish it has been designed with you in mind So whenever you use it y...

Page 3: ...etergent 6 WASHING HINTS 21 21 21 21 21 22 8 1 External Cleaning 8 2 Descaling 8 3 After Each Wash 8 4 Maintenance Wash With Tub Clean Program 8 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer 8 6 Cleaning The Drawer Recess 8 7 Cleaning The Pump 8 8 Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter 8 9 Frost Precautions 8 CARE AND CLEANING 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 27 28 9 1 Possible Failures 9 2 Emergency Door Opening 9 TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 4: ...idents it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety 1 bed and breakfast type environtments areas for communal use in blocks of...

Page 5: ...ance The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach 1 2 Child Safety Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum This machine is provided with child safety lock option to prevent children playing with the control panel see page 15 ...

Page 6: ... Care should be taken when moving it When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yours...

Page 7: ...e user manual Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing 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...

Page 8: ... page 17 Cabinet Front Panel Door Drain Pump Filter see page 25 Level Adjustment Feet Front Level Adjustment Feet Back Water Inlet Hose see page 36 Transit Bolts Hose Support Transit Bolts Hose Support Mains Cable Water Drain Hose see page 36 2 1 Parts Worktop Control Panel see page 10 Transit Bolts ...

Page 9: ...ide Softener Prewash Main Wash Stainless Steel Washing Drum Detergent Softener Dispenser For more informations see page 17 24 Door when open for more informations see page 17 Transit Bolt when remove Transit bolts must be removed before using the appliance Drain Pump Filter when open Level Adjustment Feet Drain Pump Filter Door Drain Pump Filter Spanner To adjust levelling legs To remove the trans...

Page 10: ...M Favourite program save option G Extra Rinse touchpad N Child safety lock option Display A A B F G I H C C A C D E A Delay End Icon B Door Lock Icon C Program Duration Delay End Time Alarm Code D Time Manager level E Program Phase Indication Icon Wash Phase Rinse Phase Spin Phase F Add Clothes Icon G Anticrease Phase Icon this program phase is only active in the Washer Dryer model H Vapour phase ...

Page 11: ...ase the energy consumption The time of the washing program is extended Daily wear coloured cotton clothes such as shirts blouses towels and undergarments Ideal for low level of soil A gentle program designed for mixed fabrics found in delicate clothes Cottons Mixed Daily 39 Quick 15 Baby cotton clothes and delicate knitting items with normal soil Sports Tub Clean For cleaning the tub White and col...

Page 12: ... as shirts blouses towels and undergarments Ideal for normal level of soil 3 3 Program Options Compatibility Program Option Cottons Mixed Bedding Energy Saver Baby Care Tub Clean Spin Rinse Spin Sports Quick 15 Daily 39 Wool Delicates Favourite 1 Time Manager Prewash Delay End Hygienic Care No Spin Rinse Hold Full Wash 60 Extra Rinse 1 Hygienic Care option can be combined with temperature 40 to 90...

Page 13: ...u start the program this option makes it possible to define the end of the washing program from minimum of 1 hour to maximum of 20 hours If program duration is longer than 3 hours minimum Delay End option starts from 4 hours After selecting Delay End time press Start Pause touchpad to start the program Machine will then countdown and update time on the display every hours until it reaches the star...

Page 14: ...d of the Vapour cycle the clothes will be warmer softer and detached from the drum If Vapour option is selected rinse temperatures will be elevated During a vapour cycle you may notice vapour exiting from the drain hose of the washing machine this is normal and there is no cause for alarm Vapour may not be present during the entire vapour cycle Vapour function is more effective with half load NOTE...

Page 15: ...faults are not disabled Enabling Disabling End Of Wash Buzzer To disable the buzzer sound press Spin and Hygienic Care touchpads at the same time about 3 seconds the icon will show on display along with buzzer sound To return to default configuration press these 2 touchpads at the same time about 3 seconds the icon will show on display along with buzzer sound Child Safety Lock Option Your applianc...

Page 16: ...tart Pause 1 To interrupt a program which is running press this touchpad to pause the machine the Start Pause pilot light flashes After you have selected the desired program and options press this touchpad to start the machine The Start Pause pilot light will stop flashing and remain lit until the water level is above the bottom edge of the door then pilot light goes OFF If you have selected a Del...

Page 17: ...WASHING HINTS 5 Close the door 6 4 Make sure that no laundry remains between the seal and the door Detergent Dispenser Drawer 1 The detergent dispenser is divided into three compartments Please read Detergents Type and Quantity of Detergent on page 22 before use 5 2 Using Detergent And Additives Compartment SOFTENER Compartment PREWASH This compartment is used for fabric conditioner and starching ...

Page 18: ...ftener amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer If you use thick softeners it is recommended to dilute with water If you want your laundry to be spun or use temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine pess Spin and Temp touchpads repeatedly to change the spin speed and temperature Press the option touchpads if you want your laundry to be washed with special fun...

Page 19: ...flashing 1 If available change the options that you wish 2 Press Start Pause again The program will continue 3 While a program or the Delay End is operating the appliance door is locked and the display shows the indicator First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start Pause touchpad Wait until the door lock indicator goes off then the door can be opened If the door lock indicator does not di...

Page 20: ... 11 AUTO Off Mode The AUTO Off mode automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when You do not press any buttons for 5 minutes before you press Start Pause Press the On Off button to activate the appliance again After 5 minutes from the end of the washing program Press the On Off button to reactivate the appliance Display will show the end of the last wash Press any...

Page 21: ... Remove persistent stains before 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 coin hair clips safety pins pins 6 3 Before Loading The Laundry Recommended loads are indicated in the program charts on page 11 General rules Was...

Page 22: ...se acetone on artificial silk Low sudsing detergent is required for this washing machine to prevent oversudsing problems unsatisfactory washing result and harm to the machine 6 6 Detergents Type And Quantity Of Detergent Do not use wrong types of detergent such as Top Loading Handwash detergent or Soap Based products in your frontload washing machine This can result in excessive suds longer cycle ...

Page 23: ...ay to treat your laundry Bleach in cold water DO NOT bleach Bleaching Hand wash Max wash temperature 95 C Hot iron max 200 C 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 Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C DO NOT iron Max wash temperature 60 C Max wash temperature 40 C Max wash t...

Page 24: ...ve 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 After Each Wash The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out 8 5 Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer 8 4 Maintenance...

Page 25: ...ecause 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 WARNING 2 Do not remove the filter while the appliance is operating Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot The water must be cold...

Page 26: ... 2 3 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump 5 Remove fluff and objects from the pump if there are any 6 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not occur contact the service centre 7 Clean the filter under the water tap 4 Push back the drainage duct and turn the filter counter clockwise to remove it ...

Page 27: ... If your water is very hard or contains 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 3 4 5 6 7 Open the water tap Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel Install the ...

Page 28: ...Disconnect the main plug from the main socket Turn off the water tap 1 2 Remove the water inlet hose 3 Remove the drain hose from the rear support and unhook it from sink or spigot Put the end of the drain and inlet hose in a container Let the water flow out of the hoses 4 5 When no more water flows install the inlet hose and the drain hose again Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 C bef...

Page 29: ...he water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed Error code Close the door firmly The water tap is closed Error code Open the water tap 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 check trouble shooting below Once the problem has been eliminated press the...

Page 30: ...or please read carefully Emergency door opening on page 32 Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load Reduce load The drain hose is damaged Call Service There is water on the floor Unsatisfac tory washing results The doo...

Page 31: ...rum 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 program Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually Machine not installed properly Make sure the levelling of the appliance is co...

Page 32: ...m is not too high If necessary perform an Emergency Drain see page 28 To open the door proceed as follows If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before calling service centre make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information 1 Press the On Off button to switch the appliance off 2 Disconne...

Page 33: ...e gloves Remove the external film If necessary use a cutter 1 33 ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA 10 Dimensions Height Width Depth Maximum dry clothes capacity Spin speed Maximum Minimum 1200 rpm 400 rpm Power supply Voltage Frequency Total power absorbed Water supply pressure Maximum Minimum 0 8 MPa 0 05 MPa Minimum fuse protection INSTALLATION 11 11 1 Unpacking Cottons Mixed Delicates Bedding Sports Energ...

Page 34: ...rear side on it Make sure not to damage the hoses Pull up the appliance in vertical position Open the door Remove all the items from the drum 5 9 Remove the power supply cable and the drain and inlet hoses from the hose holders A on the rear of the appliance Remove the cardboard top 2 Remove the polystyrene packaging materials 3 Remove the plastic bag which cover the machine 4 ...

Page 35: ... that your machine stands firm and leveled on the floor to ensure correct operation The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to avoid restricting the machine door 10 11 Pull out the plastic spacers 12 Put the plastic caps in the holes X3 You can find these caps in the user manual bag Remove the three transit bolts A 1st 2...

Page 36: ... the machine does not touch the wall or cupboard units clockwise DOWN counter clockwise UP Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3 4 BSP thread Use the hose supplied with the washing machine DO NOT USE OLD HOSES 11 3 Water Inlet The inlet hose must not be lengthened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this t...

Page 37: ...diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be twisted or curled Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine will be emptied This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall For the correct...

Page 38: ...g of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly 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 ...

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