Electrolux EWS 6170 W, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual Washing Machine EWS 6170 W EWS 7170 W EWS 8170 W ...

Page 2: ...hs when there are minus tempera tures Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash pro grammes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before...

Page 3: ...ains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Under wired bras must NOT be machine washed 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 garment before placing in the machine Never pull the power supply cable to re move the plug from the s...

Page 4: ...e or for stain remover used during the stain action phase if availa ble The prewash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pro gramme The stain remover is added during the stain action phase Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash If using liquid de tergent pour it just before starting the pro gramme Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch F...

Page 5: ...RAMME selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE selector dial 3 SPIN reduction button 4 OPTIONS button 5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 START PAUSE button 7 DELAY START button 8 Pilot Lights Programme selector dial Cottons Cold Energy saving programmes Synthetics with Prewash phase Delicates Easy iron Handwash Wool Rinses Soak Spin Drain Temperature selector dial and buttons Temperature Cold Rinse hold No spin Indicator ...

Page 6: ...n synthetic or delicate items Super a very short cycle for slightly soiled items that have been worn for a short time Extra Rinse This appliance is designed for saving energy If it necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water extra rinse select this option Some additional rinses will be performed This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas w...

Page 7: ... until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent re quired pour it into the main wash compart ment or in the appropriate compartment if the selected programme option it requires see more details in Detergent dispenser drawer If required pour fabric softener into the com partment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently Select the required program...

Page 8: ...y the start press the button 7 repeat edly to select the desired delay The relevant light illuminates You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you start the pro gramme You can cancel or modify the delay time at any moment before you press button 6 Selecting the delayed start 1 Select the programme and the required options 2 Select the delay start by pressing the but ...

Page 9: ...o switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O After a few mi nutes the door can be opened pay atten tion to the water level and tempera ture After closing the door it is necessary to se lect the programme and options again and to press button 6 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically The pilot light of button 6 the pilot lights 8 1 and 8 2 go off The light 8 3 illu...

Page 10: ...sheet man s pyjamas 500 g tablecloth 250 g pillow case towelling towel night dress man s shirt 200 g tea cloth ladies briefs nap kin blouse men s underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a special dete...

Page 11: ...ion system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent Follow the product manufacturer s recom mendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called de grees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company ...

Page 12: ... phase This programme can be selected for normally soiled cotton items with stains The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE SYNTHETICS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Spin at the maximum speed Max load 3 kg Red load 1 5 kg 1 Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured gar ments non shrink shirts blouses SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN DAIL...

Page 13: ...x load 2 kg Special programme for delicate fabrics with hand washing care symbol SPIN REDUCTION NO SPIN RINSE HOLD SOAK 30 Prewash Soak for about 40 minutes Stop with water in the tub Max load 6 kg Special programme for heavily soiled laundry The ma chine performs a soak at 30 C At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub Before starting a new washing pha...

Page 14: ...m load as indicated Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results 2 If using liquid detergents a programme without PREWASH must be selected Care and cleaning Warning You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work Descaling The water we use normally contains lime It is a good idea to periodically use ...

Page 15: ...er Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with a brush Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle w...

Page 16: ...le tool that you can find in the bag con taining the instruction booklet depend ing on the model 1 2 4 Place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover using a pliers 6 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover using a pliers and remove the filter Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when...

Page 17: ...placing the cover ensure it is securely re tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters Important If the appliance doesn t fill takes long to fill water the starting button blinks yellow or the display if available shows the relevant alarm see chapter What to do if for more details check if the water inlet filters are blocked To clean th...

Page 18: ...til water stops flowing out 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described 7 screw the pump again and close the door Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows 1 Pull out the plug from the power socket 2 Turn off the water tap 3 Unscrew the inlet hose 4 Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor o...

Page 19: ...d Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6 again The delay start has been selected If the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The machine does not fill The water tap is closed the button 6 red light blinks Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked the button 6 red light blinks Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose is blocked ...

Page 20: ...ck the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not ...

Page 21: ...0 8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg Spin Speed Maximum 800 rpm RWS8170W 700 rpm RWS7170W 600 rpm RWS6170W Consumption values Programme Energy consumption KWh Water consumption litres Programme duration Minutes White Cottons 95 2 1 62 140 Cottons 60 1 3 59 130 Cotton ECO 60 1 1 02 45 155 Cottons 40 0 75 59 125 Synthetics 40 0 5 45 80 Delicates 40 0 55 55 70 Wool Handwash 30 0 3 50 60 1 Cottons Eco at ...

Page 22: ... moved before using the appliance You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 Unscrew the...

Page 23: ...he set ting with a spirit level Any necessary adjust ment can be made with a spanner Accurate levelling prevents vibration noise and dis placement of the machine during operation Caution Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Warning This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply 1 Connect the water inlet...

Page 24: ... hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the ma chine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm abo...

Page 25: ...ectrical 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 council your household waste disposal service or the shop...

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