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B. FOR THE INSTALLER

1. WARNINGS

This washing machine is heavy. Take care when
moving it.

You must remove the packing on the washing machine
before use.  Failure to remove all transport protection
devices can cause damage to the washing machine or
nearby furniture.  The washing machine must be
unplugged while packing is being removed.

Do not allow any one other than a qualified plumber to
make the hydraulic connections necessary to install
your washing machine.

The washing machine must be plugged in to a power
outlet with a conform earth.

Call a qualified electrician if the electrical installation in
your  residence  is  such  that  you  have  to  modify  it
before you can connect your washing machine.

Please read the instructions in the "electrical connec-
tions" chapter carefully before connecting your
washing machine.

After installing your washing machine, make sure that
it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable.

When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor,
make sure that the carpet does not close off the venti-
lation openings near the bottom of the machine.

The power supply cable may be only replaced by the
After Sales Service.

Your manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage resulting from a nonconform installation.

2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS Height

Width
Depth

850 mm
400 mm
600 mm

VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY 
TOTAL POWER

230 V / 50 Hz
2300 W

WATER PRESSURE

Connection to the water network

Minimum
Maximum

0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
0,8 MPa (8 bars)
Type 20x27

This washing machine complies with CEE directive 89-336 about the limitation of radioelectric disturbances
and directive CEE 73-23 for electrical safety.

Summary of Contents for EWT 900

Page 1: ...WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOK EWT 900 146 8536 00 06 05 GB ...

Page 2: ...ction during a programme 6 Adding of laundry 6 Modifying the current programme 6 Cancelling the programme 6 End of programme 6 PROGRAMS TABLE 7 WASHING GUIDE 8 Sorting and preparing your washing 8 Washing load depending on the nature of the material 8 Detergents and additives 8 International symbols for care of textiles 9 CARE AND CLEANING 10 Descaling the washing machine 10 The surface 10 The det...

Page 3: ...ine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C take the following precautions Close the tap and disconnect the water supply pipe Put the end of this pipe and the drain pipe into a bowl on the floor Select the Drain programme and make sure it works until it is complete Switch the washing machine off by putting the program selector to the Off position or pressing on the On Off key Unplug the washing machi...

Page 4: ...mbols 1 prewash 3 softener do not exceed the MAX mark 2 wash 4 softener overflow if overfilled 2 2 The control panel 1 Prewash Heavy Stains pushbutton 5 Delay Start pushbutton 2 Quick Wash pushbutton 6 Programme and information display lights 3 Rinse Plus pushbutton 7 Spinning speed selector 4 Start Pause pushbutton 8 Programme selector 3 1 2 4 5 3 1 4 2 1 3 4 6 7 2 8 5 ...

Page 5: ...speed is de fined as a function of the type of washing and depending on the selected programme However you can reduce the speed or choose the rinse hold drain or spinning suppression positions 3 5 Choice of the required option The various options should be chosen after the programme has been displayed and before pressing the Start Pause pushbutton Press the required pushbutton s the corresponding ...

Page 6: ...ssible to make the modification the corresponding light flashes for few seconds If you decide to change the programme in any case you will need to cancel the current programme see be low 3 6 3 Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel a programme turn the programme selector knob to the off position of the programme selector You can then select a new programme 3 7 End of programme The washing ...

Page 7: ...Rinse Plus 40 65 0 40 85 95 SYNTHETICS Synthetic fabrics under wear color fabrics non iron shirts blouses 2 5 kg 57 0 30 65 75 DELICATES For all delicate mate rials for example cur tains 2 5 kg 52 0 20 55 65 HAND WASH Very delicate washing marked wash by hand 1 0 kg 30 53 0 30 45 55 WOOL Machine washable wool marked pure wool washable in machine non shrinking 1 0 kg 40 53 53 0 35 0 06 50 60 40 50 ...

Page 8: ...capacity may vary depending on the nature of your textiles Reduce the quantity of washing if it is very dirty or if you have terry cloth type materials Not all textiles have the same volume and the same water retention capacity This is why in general the drum should be filled completely but without excessive pressure for cotton and linen and for mixed washe half full for treated cottons and synthe...

Page 9: ...ion Do not bleach with chlorine Javel water IRONING High temperature max 200 C Average temperature max 150 C Low temperature max 100 C Do not iron DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning all usual solvents Dry cleaning all solvents except trichloroethylene Dry cleaning only oil solvents and R113 Do not dry clean High temperature Moderate Temperature DRYING Dry washing spread out Dry washing hung up Dry washing ...

Page 10: ...Press the clips on each side of the detergents dispenser and pull it upwards You can thus clean it using run ning water and a brush or a twis ted cloth Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dis penser are not blocked Reassembly Put the detergents dispenser in the notches until they lock 6 4 The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regu larly The filter ...

Page 11: ...put back into place the water inlet pipe is leaking Washing results are not satisfactory the detergent is not suitable for machine washing there is too much washing in the drum the washing program is not appropriate there is not enough detergent The machine is vibrating or noisy not all the packing was removed from the machine see unpacking section the washing machine is not leveled and properly p...

Page 12: ...the cover is not correctly closed The End light flashes 2 times the drain filter is blocked the drain pipe is blocked or kinked the drain pipe is too high see installation the drain pump is blocked the installation siphon is blocked The End light flashes 1 time the water tap is closed the water network has been cut off The End light flashes 10 times The flaps of the drum door are opened Softener o...

Page 13: ...uctions in the electrical connec tions chapter carefully before connecting your washing machine After installing your washing machine make sure that it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor make sure that the carpet does not close off the venti lation openings near the bottom of the machine The power supply cable may be only replace...

Page 14: ...furniture you can cut the pipe sup port strip at the back of your washing machine Leave the two side closers in place 3 2 Position Put the washing machine on a flat hard floor in a well ven tilated room Make sure that your washing machine does not touch the wall or any other furniture in the room 3 3 Moving your washing machine If you want to move your washing machine lift it onto its rollers by p...

Page 15: ... and 100 cm Make sure that it will not fall out You must provide an air intake at the end of the drainage hose to avoid any water being siphoned Important the drainage hose must not be extended on any account If it is too short contact a qualified engineer 3 7 Electrical connection You can only connect this washing machine to 230 V sin gle phase power supply Check rating of the fuse line 10 A at 2...

Page 16: ...r of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vaccum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world ...

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