user manual Washing Machine EWF 147540 W
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electrolux 3 • 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. • After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall. • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
electrolux Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available).
electrolux 5 Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
electrolux Display 2.12 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The display shows the following information: 2.1: Temperature value 2.2: Temperature icons , Cold . During the washing cycle the display shows the temperature icon animated to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. 2.3: Spin value 2.4: Spin speed icons. • No spin • Rinse Hold • Night Cycle During the spinning phase the spiral is animated.
electrolux 7 In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see paragraph «What to do if...»). • Delay Time value 2.10: Soil degree icons • Intensive • Normal • Daily • Light • Quick • Super Quick • Refresh • Super Refresh (see paragraph «Select Time Manager option»). 2.11: Clock icon After the programme has started, the duration is displayed and the clock icon is animated. 2.
electrolux Personalisation Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: • at the end of the cycle • if there is a fault. By pressing the 5 and 6 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds , the acoustic signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
electrolux 9 Reduce the spin speed by pressing button 4 By selecting a programme, the appliance proposes automatically the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press button 4 repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a different speed. Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
electrolux Cancelling the delayed start after having pressed button 8 : 1. Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 . 2. Press button 7 once until the symbol ’ is displayed 3. Press button 8 again to start the programme. Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme.
electrolux 11 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!) . After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 8 . At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. Three blinking zeros ( ) appear on the display and the pilot light of button 8 goes off. Some acoustic signals sound for a few minutes. If a programme or an option that ends with water left in the tub has been selected, the icon 2.
electrolux Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
electrolux 13 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SYNTHETICA - SYNTHETIQUES - SYNTHETICS PFLEGELEICHT 60°-Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 900 rpm Max. load 3,5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg1) Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options DRAIN Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected. SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option selected.
electrolux 15 Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SPORT KORT - SPORT CLASSIQUE - SPORT LIGHT - SPORTWÄSCHE KURZ 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 700 rpm Max. load 2,5 kg Short programme for lightly soiled mixed fabric sports clothes. SPIN REDUCTION, NO SPIN COOL CLEAN Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max.
electrolux External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out.
electrolux 17 Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more details). 4.
electrolux 11. Close the pump door. 8. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
electrolux 19 8. Turn on the water tap. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow. 6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5.
electrolux Problem Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed.
electrolux 21 Problem Possible cause/Solution Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. 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 the laundry load. The door will not open: The programme is still running.
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electrolux 23 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed 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. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 2.
electrolux Caution! Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Water inlet Warning! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
electrolux 25 machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
electrolux Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
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