user manual Washing Machine EWF 168540 W
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 8 8 11 12 Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 15 19 22 22 23 26 26 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important! Read carefully & keep for future reference.
electrolux 3 Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • 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.
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 Selector dial sticker With the instruction booklet you will also find stickers for the programme selector dial. Choose the sticker in the desired language. Clean the control panel with a dry cloth to eliminate duster residue. Remove the back of the sticker and place it around the programme selector dial. 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.
electrolux Extra Rinse This appliance is designed to save 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 where the water is very soft. Delay Start The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.
electrolux 7 2.9: • Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. • End of programme When the programme has finished three flashing zeros ( ) are displayed, the icon 2.8 disappears and the door can be opened.
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 Synthetics 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD NO SPIN PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER2) Delicates 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max.
electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Spin Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm Max. load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
electrolux 15 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Cool clean Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 3 kg Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for lightly soiled laundry made of cottons, synthetic or mixed fabrics. This programme requires the use of detergent which is already active in cold water.
electrolux Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. Clean all parts with water. 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.
electrolux 17 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). Warning! Before opening the pump door, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket. Proceed as follows: 1. Unplug the appliance. 2.
electrolux 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. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. 9. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 10.
electrolux 19 The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, refit the cap into the filter. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; 6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described; 7. screw the pump again and close the door. 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1.
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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