Electrolux EWF 1092, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ...WASHING MACHINE EWF 1090 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 147 103 170 GB CN MS im_ewf1090_uk qxd 07 09 2005 12 22 Pagina 1 ...

Page 2: ...ss it on to any future owners Sorting the laundry 12 Temperatures 12 Before loading the laundry 12 Maximum loads 12 Laundry weights 12 Removing stains 12 Detergents and additives 13 Quantity of detergents to be used 13 Internationnal wash code symbols 14 Operating sequence 15 17 Washing programmes 18 19 Maintenance 20 Bodywork 20 Door Seal 20 Detergent dispenser drawer 20 Drain pump 20 Water inlet...

Page 3: ...ng trapped between the drum and the tub Warnings Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener An excessive amount could damage the laundry Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door If not drain the water following the instruc...

Page 4: ...ically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment 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 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FREQUANCY 230 240V 50HZ TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200W MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10A WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50kPa M...

Page 5: ...You can find more detailed instructions regarding the bottom cover assembling in it s relative bag 5 Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin 6 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envolope containing the instruction manual Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is ...

Page 6: ... is designed to operate on a 230 240 V single phase 50 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 above safety precaution Should the appliance pow...

Page 7: ...fective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The special Handwash programme with its new delicate wash system treats your delicate items with extreme care The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90 to 60 C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from bein...

Page 8: ...he one proposed by the washing machine Maximum temperatures are 90 C for cotton 60 C for synthetic fabrics 40 C for delicate fabrics wool and fabrics to be hand washed 30 C for silk and Quick 30 programme 4 Spin Speed button Spin Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spin at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine and the releve...

Page 9: ...thetics delicates and silk programme This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft 3 Easy Iron Selecting this option the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing in this way ironing is easier 4 Time Save This option can be used for lightly soiled not for wool hand wash silk and miniprogramme in order to obtain a good w...

Page 10: ...ns of the relevant button appears on the display for 3 seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The countdown is updated every hour and for the last 2 hours it is updated for each 30 min Delayed start Duration of the selected programme If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for 2 seconds In the ev...

Page 11: ...ting phase The level of the water is not high The drum is not turning Important You must pause the washing machine before you make any change in the programme in progress by pressing START Add Clothes button 9 Programme Phase indicator Light By selecting the wash programme the LED corresponding to the various phases making up the programme lights After you have started the programme only the LED r...

Page 12: ...st efficient 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 towels 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 Remo...

Page 13: ...y additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just b...

Page 14: ...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 temperature low temperature Do n...

Page 15: ...pour it into the main wash compartment If you wish to carry out the prewash or soak phase pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked 3 Measure out the additive If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked without exceeding the MAX mark C0065 C0064 P0004 4 Switch the machine ON and OFF Turn the selector dial to the desired programme to the switch appliance on To switch t...

Page 16: ...ppear on the display During this period it is possible to load other laundry Press Start Add clothes button load the laundry close the door and press Start Add clothes button again 10 Start the Programme Press the Start Add clothes button The relevant LED will stop flashing and only the LED relevant to the phase that is in progress will remain lit If you have chosen a delayed start the washing mac...

Page 17: ...al If the No Spin option has been selected the LED of the Start Add clothes button goes off the LED and the End LED remain lit to indicate that the spin phase is eliminated To spin the laundry select the spin speed by means of the relevant button and then press the Start Add clothes button The laundry is spun at the selected spin speed Turn the programme selector dial to position Off to switch the...

Page 18: ...ain wash at 30 C 3 rinses Short spin Clothes labelled Pure new wool non shrink machine washable and silk fabric Main wash at Cold 40 C 3 rinses Short spin Wash programmes Fabrics Type of Laundry Description of Programme Max Load Prewash Extra Rinse Easy Iron No Spin Prewash Extra Rinse Easy Iron No Spin Prewash Extra Rinse No Spin Time Save No Spin Extra Rinse No Spin No Spin Prewash Extra Rinse E...

Page 19: ...Spin Spin Delicate Spin Special programme for hand washing fabrics Special Programme for extremly delicate items Seperate Spin for Cottons Seperate spin for delicate items Main Wash at 30 C 3 Rinses Short Spin Draning Of Water 3 rinses with liquid additive if required long spin at maximum speed 2 kg 4 5 kg 8 kg 8 kg No Spin Main Wash at 30 C 40 C 3 Rinses Short Spin No Spin Drain and Spin at maxim...

Page 20: ...of the additive compartments can be removed C0067 C0066 P1050 Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning 4 Drain pump The pump should be inspected if the machine does not empty and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows Di...

Page 21: ...by gravity into the bowl Whe the bowl is full put the cap back on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out clean the pump if necessary as previously described replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it screw the pump cover again and close the door 7 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could dr...

Page 22: ...e machine does not fill The water tap is closed E10 The filter in the inlet hose is blocked E10 The inlet hose may be squashed or kinked E10 The door has not been closed E40 The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain hose is too low The end of the drain hose is submerged in water There is no vent in the end of thA drain hose The machine does not empty and or does not spin The ...

Page 23: ... reverse rotation of the drum 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 programme The door will not open The programme is still running The door lock has not been released There is wa...