Electrolux EW 869 F, Instruction Booklet

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Page 2: ...vice Centre The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and infor...

Page 3: ...fications 6 Installation 7 Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Water inlet 7 Water drainage 8 Electrical connection 8 Your new washing machine 9 Description of the appliance 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Use 10 Control panel 10 Controls 10 Washing hints 11 Sorting the laundry 11 Temperatures 11 Before loading the laundry 11 Maximum loads 11 Laundry weights 11 Removing stains 11 Detergents and additives 12 ...

Page 4: ...nts saturated with petroleum methylated spirits trichlorethylene etc If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance Place small items such as socks belts etc in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub Warnings Use only the recommended q...

Page 5: ...stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed Child safety Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be When the machine is working children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with...

Page 6: ... max POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 220 V 60 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa Maximum 800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 relating to low voltage 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility Technical specifications ...

Page 7: ...ht and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin P1075 P1127 P1126 P1123 2 3 1 P0001 P1129 7 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Check that the machine does not touch the wall ...

Page 8: ...d P0023 P0022 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 V single phase 60 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 05 kW also taking into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the abov...

Page 9: ...emperature for your laundry The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drain filter 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener starch Description of the ap...

Page 10: ...be used for lightly soiled laundry 5 Extra rinse button By depressing this button on programmes A B for cotton and linen the machine will perform 4 rinses instead of 3 To be used in areas where the water is very soft or for people allergic to detergents or who have very delicate skin 6 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of co...

Page 11: ...t use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100 g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200 g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men s underpants 100 g Removi...

Page 12: ...tergents 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 of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60...

Page 13: ... order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine 1 Place the laundry in the drum Open the door Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible Close the door 2 Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of ...

Page 14: ...ening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release it Depress the ON OFF button again to switch the machine off The mains on light goes out Remove the laundry Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash e g shrinking or their colour running into a load of whites Release any buttons which have bee...

Page 15: ...rature 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning 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 Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry high tem...

Page 16: ...ons Prewash at 40 C Wash at 60 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Prewash at 40 C Wash at 60 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30 60 C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30 60 C 3 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with additive if required Long spin 1 rinse with fabric softener Long spin Drain and long spin Programme description WHITES WITH PREWASH for example work garments sheets household ...

Page 17: ...C 3 rinses Stop with water in the drum Wash at 30 60 C 3 rinses Stop with water in the drum Wash at 30 60 C 3 rinses Stop with water in the drum Drain and short spin Wash at 30 40 C 3 rinses Stop with water in the drum Wash at 30 40 C 3 rinses Stop with water in the drum 3 rinses with additive if required Stop with water in the drum Water drainage Programme description The temperatures indicated a...

Page 18: ...nd corner To facilitate cleaning the top part of the additive compartments can be removed Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning P0038 C0027 C0023 P1050 4 Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry Check regularly that the filter is clean Open the filter door Plac...

Page 19: ...chine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor Select programme N draining and run it until the machine stops Switch the machine OFF by depressing button Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the...

Page 20: ...een selected The drain filter is clogged There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp The drain hose is damaged Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitab...

Page 21: ...ossible cause Spinning starts late or the laundry is not spun enough The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after 20 minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in...