EWW1686HDW EN Washer Dryer User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7 5. PROGRAMMES ....................................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • 5 Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. Never stop the wash dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. • • • • • • 2.
ENGLISH 7 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for the appliance level 5 6 7 3.2 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. Available from your authorized dealer. If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.
www.electrolux.com 5 Drying time asciugatura) (Tempo di 9 Start/Pause 6 Delay start (Partenza ritardata) 10 Time manager Manager) 7 Additional rinse (Avvio/Pausa) (Time (Extra risciacquo) 8 Automatic drying level asciugatura) (Livelli di 4.2 Display H G F A B E D The time area C : The programme duration. Selected drying time. : The delay start. : The alarm codes. : The message of error. A : The programme is completed. Time programme indica‐ tors : Normal duration indicator.
ENGLISH E , The indicators of dryness level. , F Steam indicator. G The drying phase indicator. H The washing phase indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES 5.1 Programme Chart Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 8 kg 1600 rpm White cotton and coloured cot‐ ton. Normal soil and light soil. 8 kg 1600 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil.
www.electrolux.com Programme Temperature range Piumoni 60°C - Cold Centrifuga/Scarico3) Risciacquo Cold Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 3 kg 800 rpm Special programme for one syn‐ thetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. 8 kg 1600 rpm To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics. 8 kg 1600 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range 11 Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Vapore 40°C 1) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at a 60ºC with a load of 8 is the ref‐ erence programme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption.
www.electrolux.com 5.2 Automatic drying Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Extra Dry For towelling materials Cottons and Linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) up to 6 kg Cupboard Dry1) For items to put away Cottons and Linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) up to 6 kg Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, under‐ wear, household linen) up to 3 kg Silk items (blouse, shirt, clothing..
ENGLISH Dryness Level Type of fabric Load (kg) Cupboard Dry Synthetics and mixed For items to put away fabrics (jumpers, blouses, under‐ wear, household linen) Iron Dry Suitable for ironing Suggested duration (mins) 3 1200 100 - 110 1 1200 40 - 50 Wool (wool jumpers) 1 1200 110 - 130 Silk (blouses, shirts, clothes etc) 1 1000 80 Cottons and Linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc) 6 1600 150 - 170 4 1600 85 - 105 2 1600 55 - 65 5.
www.electrolux.com At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal‐ culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
ENGLISH 7.3 Tempo di asciugatura • With this option you can set the time for the fabrics you have to dry. The display shows the set value. • Each time you press this touchpad the time value increases by 5 minutes. You cannot set all time values for different types of fabrics. 7.4 Partenza ritardata With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours. Cupboard dry level for cotton, synthetic, silk and wool items Iron dry level for cotton items 7.
www.electrolux.com 8.3 Acoustic signals If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. The acoustic signals operate when: • • The programme is completed. The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press and time for 6 seconds. at the same 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. 2.
ENGLISH 17 10.3 Detergent compartments CAUTION! Use only specified detergents for washing machine. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. Detergent compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Flap for powder or liquid detergent. 10.4 Bleach 3. At the end of the programme, run the programme RINSE. Use softener, if desired. This helps to eliminate any bleach residues.
www.electrolux.com B 3. 4. • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. • Do not set the prewash phase. • Do not set the delay start. 10.6 Setting a programme • 1. Turn the programme knob and set the programme: indicator • • flashes.
ENGLISH 19 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start 10.10 Cancelling a running programme 1. Press again and again until the display shows the delay you want to set. The related indicator comes on the display. 1. Turn the programme knob to position : 2. Press • The appliance starts the countdown. • The door locks, the display shows the indicator to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Turn the programme knob again to activate the appliance.
www.electrolux.com • • • • Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty. Close the water tap. Turn the programme knob to position • to deactivate the appliance. The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately 18 hours (except for Wool programme). to deactivate the appliance. Keep the door ajar, to prevent the mildew and odours.
ENGLISH • : CUPBOARD DRY level indicator for cotton, synthetic, silk and wool items • : EXTRA DRY level indicator for cotton items The drying indicator starts to flash. The display shows the door 21 . If you set only 10 minutes of drying, the appliance performs only a cooling phase. If the laundry is not sufficient dry, set again a short drying time. 11.4 End of the drying programme You cannot set all dryness levels for any type of laundry. The appliance stops automatically. 11.
www.electrolux.com To have a good drying performance do not exceed the maximum drying loads recommended in the user manual. Do not set a spin speed lower than the automatic speed of the set programme. 3. Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment. 4. Turn the programme dial to the washing programme. The display shows the indicators of the different washing phases. 5. Set the available options. 12.2 Washing & Automatic drying again and again until the 1.
ENGLISH • • • • To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light coloured fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt ) and the contrary. To dry this type of fabrics at open air when they are washed the first time. To clean the drain filter. After the drying phase, clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. 23 1. Empty the drum. 2. Clean the drum, the gasket and the door with a wet cloth. 3. Set the rinse programme. 4.
www.electrolux.com • • Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. If your appliance has not the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer). 13.4 Ecological hints • • • • Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil. Always start a washing programme with the maximum allowed load of laundry.
ENGLISH 13.11 General Tips Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the average drying times. The experience will help you to dry the laundry in a more correct way. Take note of the duration drying time of the cycles done before. 25 1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. 2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry in a short time. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 14.
www.electrolux.com 14.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 2. 1. 1 2 3. 4. 14.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2.
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www.electrolux.com 14.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 2. 1. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 14.8 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again the drain system: 1.
ENGLISH 29 15. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 15.1 Introduction The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the Authorised Service Centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • • - The appliance does not fill with water properly. - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible solution The appliance does not Make sure that the water tap is open. fill with water properly. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to “Care and cleaning”. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution You cannot open the appliance door. Make sure that the washing programme is finished. 31 Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open the door, please read carefully «Emergency door opening». The appliance makes an unusual noise.
www.electrolux.com After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 16. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING In case of power failure or appliance failure the appliance door remains locked. The washing programme continues, when the power is restored.
ENGLISH Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Maximum wash load Cotton 8 kg Maximum dry load Cotton Synthetics 6 kg 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm 33 18. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances * marked with the symbol with the household waste.
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